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DITCH DOMINATION: Macedo Masters Riverside Return for 11th Victory of Season
The Californian equals his personal best for wins in a year by leading every lap at Riverside
WEST MEMPHIS, AR (October 25, 2024) - The championship odds might be against him, but Carson Macedo refuses to go down quietly.
It’s been an electric last couple months for he and the Jason Johnson Racing team. A magical run ignited when the pairing topped the opening night of the Jackson Nationals midway through August. Entering this weekend, Macedo had won seven of the last 18 races with the World of Outlaws.
And as the stage shifted to West Memphis, AR’s Riverside International Speedway, nothing was going to slow Macedo and company.
The Lemoore, CA native started on the pole and never looked back during the 30-lapper. An incident with a lapped car put the win in question briefly, but ultimately Macedo drove away from David Gravel to claim the first World of Outlaws race at “The Ditch” since 2018.
“I was nervous,” Macedo admitted. “A lot of those double-file restarts, I didn’t know where to be. The top was kind of where the grip was, but I didn’t want to be too high and miss it and not get off (Turn) 4 nice then him (David Gravel) beat me down into Turn 1.
“I want to say I’m sorry to that lapper. I could see David behind me on the big screen. He was breathing right down my back and knew I had to make moves, or I was going to get ate up. We were just going so slow down into Turn 3, and I was getting nervous. I saw the opening and drove it in there, and it was probably silly with the track being the way it was. I didn’t want to get complacent and end up getting passed, so I’m sorry to that team and feel back their stuff is tore up.
“Nevertheless, my guys did an incredible job. Philip Dietz, he just delivered all night. We went out late there in Qualifying, and we did a great job in the Heat Race that put us in a position. Then we drew a good front row spot in the Dash and executed from there.”
Macedo’s 11th victory of 2024 matches his personal best for a season, a mark he also reached in 2021 and 2022. He’s now at 46 for his career as he closes in on becoming the 18th different driver with 50 checkered flags. It was the 70th World of Outlaws trophy for Jason Johnson Racing.
A win in the Toyota Racing Dash put Macedo on the pole of the main event. He jumped out to an early lead when the green flag flew as the battles broke out behind him. Giovanni Scelzi and Logan Schuchart swapped the second spot. Then fourth-starting David Gravel rolled by both of them.
A red flag with 11 laps complete gave Macedo a break as it took him out of lapped traffic. Sheldon Haudenschild capitalized with a huge restart. The Wooster, OH native rolled the bottom to clear multiple cars and take third by the time the pack got to the back straightaway.
Up front Gravel kept the pressure on Macedo, but a yellow at the halfway point again eliminated the concern of traffic.
The next restart saw Gravel maintain pace with Macedo as the second half of the race clicked away. It was near disaster for Macedo with seven laps remaining as he made a move to lap Ayden Gatewood in Turns 3 and 4. Macedo’s slider didn’t quite clear, and the result was hard contact. Macedo managed to keep rolling, but Gatewood wound up on his lid.
With only seven laps to go when the green lights came back on, Macedo never had to worry about traffic again as he aced the restart and drove away to yet another victory with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
“Winning Outlaw races is not easy to do,” Macedo said. “It’s a tough thing, and it’s really tough to do on a consistent basis. I’ve got a really good race team behind me in Jason Johnson Racing. We’re racing in memory of Jason Johnson and everything he stood for, so to be winning races like this is awesome.”
While Macedo might’ve gotten the win, David Gravel didn’t let him gain many points in the battle for the title. Gravel brought the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 home second for his third consecutive podium. The advantage sits at 74 markers with four races to go. The Watertown, CT native wanted the victory, but he also had the big picture in mind.
“Good night for us,” Gravel said. “Didn’t get a great Dash draw and was able to gain a row there in the Dash. Felt good there early on and was searching, and then on Lap 10 or 11, and I kind of just got in line. Little bit of a bummer there. Wish I had a shot to win that.”
The third spot belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild as he charged from ninth to continue a recent strong stretch. The Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 has strung together six top fives in the last eight races including four podiums. The major move on a restart helped lead Haudenschild to another good finish.
“The one restart really just made my race,” Haudenschild explained. “I was able to get under Gio (Scelzi) and three other guys and roll the bottom in (Turns) 1 and 2 really nice. I just got back in line after that. I was a little nervous when I got stuck on the top of that restart, but hats off to (Kyle) Ripper and the guys.”
Logan Schuchart and Bill Balog completed the top five.
An 18th to sixth drive earned Donny Schatz the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Bryce Lucius claimed his first career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heat One, Three, and Four belonged to Logan Schuchart, Buddy Kofoid, and Joe B. Miller. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to David Gravel.
Carson Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Skylar Gee won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Dylan Cisney.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the Bull Ring Blitz at West Memphis, AR’s Riverside International Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 26. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[4]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[12]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[18]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 8. 55C-Chris Windom[11]; 9. 83-Michael Kofoid[6]; 10. 1-Sammy Swindell[5]; 11. 44-Derek Hagar[15]; 12. 23-Garet Williamson[10]; 13. 51B-Joe B Miller[8]; 14. 7S-Landon Crawley[7]; 15. 27-Emerson Axsom[19]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 17. 23B-Brian Bell[23]; 18. 99-Skylar Gee[21]; 19. 7C-Brad Bowden[14]; 20. 37-Ayden Gatewood[17]; 21. 32-Bryce Lucius[13]; 22. 6-Dylan Cisney[22]; 23. 20G-Noah Gass[24]; 24. 55-Kerry Madsen[16]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/ditch-domination-macedo-masters-riverside-return-for-11th-victory-of-season/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6237
TRACK INFO: https://riversideinternationalspeedway.com/
FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
FULL COMMITMENT: Crawley Reflects on Rookie World of Outlaws Campaign With Home Race Ahead at Riverside
The teenager has faced challenges but is happy with his debut season
WEST MEMPHIS, AR (October 24, 2024) - Not many 16-year-olds can say they traveled the country competing with the best Sprint Car drivers in the world on a weekly basis. But that’s Landon Crawley’s story.
A couple races in the Sides Motorsports No. 7S near the end of 2023 evolved into Crawley joining forces with Jason Sides to compete full-time on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour in 2024, traveling coast-to-coast for 80-plus races – including a home visit this weekend at Riverside International Speedway, Oct. 25-26.
The teenager had a few years of 360 Sprint Car experience but minimal 410 starts under his belt entering the season. Despite the challenges of acclimating to an entirely new lifestyle, Crawley has adapted well and gelled comfortably with Sides.
“The first three or four months, I’m not going to lie, it was hard,” Crawley admitted. “You leave every single thing you have at home. It’s full commitment. If you’re not fully committed, you get the results that aren’t fully committed. It’s tough. You miss kind of everything at home. You miss birthdays and all of the events, but it’s still been fun. I’ve learned more about adulting and life in the past year than I have ever.”
His growing maturity hasn’t been lost on Sides either.
“It’s been really good. He’s 16 but really mature for his age. It’s never like ‘Let’s go play some arcade games,’ or nothing like that,” Sides said with a laugh. “It’s mainly about the race cars and stuff. Everywhere we went for the first time I know it was a struggle for him a lot. But sometimes he caught on really quick. Sometimes it wasn’t as good as we wanted, but we’d go back there the second time and make the shows.”
The season started with a bang for Crawley. The Volusia Speedway Park season opener was also his Series debut, and Crawley promptly went out and set Simpson Quick Time to announce his presence and lift a little weight off his shoulders.
“It helped a lot going into it knowing that I can qualify, and I can race halfway decent against the guys I’m racing with,” Crawley said. “They’re the best in the country, and they run with the Outlaws for a reason. It was a big confidence booster.”
Another major highlight of Crawley’s first season is visiting Eldora Speedway. In May, he came home with a top 10 during his debut at the intimidating 1/2-mile dirt track, but he wasn’t done there. Fast forward two months, and Crawley made the Feature at Eldora’s crown jewel – the Kings Royal.
“That was honestly one of the coolest parts of the year,” Crawley said of racing at Eldora. “That was one of the tracks I’d been looking forward to since February. Right when the season started, I wanted to race there, and I’ve always wanted to race there. Racing there in general was really cool, let alone being somewhat fast. It was pretty awesome. Everything about that place is pretty special to me.
This season has so often been about visiting new tracks for Crawley, but this weekend he finally gets to head home. Two nights at Crawley’s home track, West Memphis, AR’s Riverside International Speedway, are on the agenda. “The Ditch” is home to many firsts for the Benton, AR native.
First race in a Micro. First Sprint Car win. And now he gets to head back to race in front of friends and family as a full-time World of Outlaws driver.
It's not only a home race for Crawley. Sides’ hometown of Bartlett, TN is right across the Mississippi River. It’s a weekend the team has had circled on their calendar all year.
“I’m really looking forward to this race,” Crawley said. “I’m not going to lie, I’m kind of nervous about it just because I feel like there’s so much pressure for this race compared to any other race I’ve ran this year. Even the first race at Volusia, there was literally no pressure. I go into this week, and you kind of have that feeling like you have to perform. It’s going to be tough. It’s a really tricky racetrack. It’s not super noticed, but the local guys are really good. (Derek) Hagar can run anywhere in the country and run pretty good, especially once the track gets slick. He has an All-Star win. It’s going to be a tough race, but I think it’s going to be a good one. I’m really looking forward to it.”
“For both of us to be able to come run it, and then everybody goes home to their own bed, it’ll be pretty nice,” Sides said. “Being home and racing and seeing the people that have supported us for all of these years. We’ll get to see everybody and hoot and holler and hang out with them.”
For tickets to this weekend’s racing at Riverside, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/full-commitment-crawley-reflects-on-rookie-world-of-outlaws-campaign-with-home-race-ahead-at-riverside/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6236
TRACK INFO: https://riversideinternationalspeedway.com/
FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Two-night Return to Riverside Awaits the World of Outlaws
The Greatest Show on Dirt heads back to “The Ditch” for the first time in six years
WEST MEMPHIS, AR (October 22, 2024) - One of the country’s most exciting bullrings is ready to welcome back The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Marc Cohn might’ve been “Walking in Memphis,” but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are trucking to West Memphis, AR to invade Riverside International Speedway for the first time since 2018. The country’s best Sprint Car drivers are prepared to battle for two nights (Oct. 25-26) on the 1/4-mile dirt track, west of the Mississippi River.
This weekend’s Bull Ring Blitz is the year’s penultimate event with #AllDirtRoads leading the tour to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the World of Outlaws World Finals in two weeks (Nov. 6-9).
Spots in the standings are still up for grabs with an increase in the higher you climb. The stage is set for two can’t-miss nights of Sprint Car racing at “The Ditch.”
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HOME AT LAST: Much of the 2024 season has been about venturing to unfamiliar tracks for World of Outlaws rookie Landon Crawley. But this weekend he’ll be the one with the experience advantage.
The 16-year-old is a native of Benton, AR, roughly two hours west of Riverside. It’s the first track where he made a lap in a Micro Sprint back in 2017. It’s where he’s turned plenty of laps in a Sprint Car. And now it’s where he’ll get to race in front of home state fans as a full-time World of Outlaws driver.
Crawley has competed several times at Riverside over the past few years with the United Sprint Car Series (USCS). He’s been on the podium four times including a pair of runner-ups. He also won the Greg Hodnett Memorial at Riverside last year.
This weekend will also serve as a home game for Crawley’s car owner Jason Sides who hails from right across the Mississippi River in Bartlett, TN. Sides finished sixth with The Greatest Show on Dirt 15 years ago at Riverside.
MAKING THE BOSS HAPPY: Jason Sides isn’t the only World of Outlaws car owner with ties to the area.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., co-owner of the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17, calls Olive Branch, MS home. Just like Sides, it’s a quick trip across the river to reach the current NASCAR Cup Series star’s hometown. Stenhouse Jr. beat the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) at his home track back in 2004 when he was rising through the ranks. He also finished a career-best fourth with the World of Outlaws there in 2009.
Haudenschild has plenty of motivation to visit Victory Lane this weekend at Riverside. There’s the bossman’s connection, and there’s the fact that he and the team are still chasing their 10-win goal for the year. Currently, they’re two short of what would mark a career high for “Haud.” The Wooster, OH driver has finished second in two of the last four races this season.
The lone visit to Riverside for Haudenschild saw him start on the pole of the Feature and lead a lap before tipping over late.
ONE RIVERSIDE WINNER: Only one competitor on the 2024 World of Outlaws roster owns a Series victory at Riverside, and to no surprise his name his Donny Schatz.
Schatz celebrated Fourth of July weekend with a July 5 win at “The Ditch” in 2008. The 10-time champion led all 40 laps of the main event. It’s by far Schatz’s top performance in West Memphis through four tries with an eighth in 2018 being his next best.
The Fargo, ND driver enters the weekend on a mini-hot streak. He’s finished no worse than sixth in the last three races highlighted by a Lincoln Speedway victory, his fifth of the season. Schatz sits third in points looking at potentially a 17th year of finishing within the top three.
ROTH RESUME: Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports have only been teamed for a little more than a year, but Kofoid is already establishing himself as one of the top drivers in team history. A rookie season for the records books has largely contributed to this effort.
The Penngrove, CA native is up to seven wins and 25 podiums in 2024, numbers that a veteran would be proud of let alone a rookie. Thirteen of those top three finishes have come in the last 16 races as Kofoid and Dennis and Teresa Roth’s team ride an unforgettable run.
Kofoid’s seven victories this year is already the fourth winningest World of Outlaws season in Roth’s history, trailing Danny Lasoski’s totals of 16 and 12 in 1999 and 2000 and Tim Kaeding’s nine in 2013. Kofoid is also tied as the team’s third winningest driver behind Lasoski (41 wins) and Kaeding (19 wins) and equaled with James McFadden with eight overall victories.
Kofoid will make his Riverside debut this weekend, but Roth has won at Riverside in the past with Kaeding in 2009.
“WALKING IN (WEST) MEMPHIS”: While most local Sprint Car racing at Riverside is done with a 360 under the hood, a collection of the track’s talent can drop a 410 between the frame rails and compete with the best in the country.
The local that most stands out to deliver a strong performance on the big stage is Marion, AR’s Derek Hagar. His trophy room is full of hardware from “The Ditch.” Hagar added two more this past weekend by sweeping the World Short Track Challenge with ASCS, bringing his 2024 Riverside win total to six.
Memphis, TN’s Howard Moore is another potent shoe anytime Sprint Cars battle at Riverside. He’s beat the USCS several times over the past handful of years including this season in June. Moore also owns multiple ASCS regional wins in West Memphis.
Brian Bell calls Arlington, TN, a little northeast of Memphis, home and is a frequent Riverside competitor. He’s got this weekend circled on his calendar and is prepared to battle the nation’s toughest competition at his home track.
This trio is expected to be joined by more locals along with a healthy cast of invaders from all over.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, October 25-26 at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (62/67 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (8436 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-78 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-168 PTS)
4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-266 PTS)
5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-348 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-394 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-430 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-974 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1366 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1674 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (17 Drivers):
14 Wins – David Gravel
10 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Wins – Michael Kofoid
5 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts, Aaron Reutzel
FEATURE LAPS LED (27 Drivers):
441 Laps – Carson Macedo
329 Laps – David Gravel
220 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
201 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
169 Laps – Michael Kofoid
142 Laps – Donny Schatz
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
52 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts, Aaron Reutzel
20 Laps – Anthony Macri
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
14 Laps – Shane Golobic
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
6 Laps – D.J. Netto
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
10 Quick Times – David Gravel
8 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley, Chase Dietz
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon Brooks
HEAT RACE WINNERS (56 Drivers):
33 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
31 Heat Wins – David Gravel
27 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
12 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Brent Marks
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney
4 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson, Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom
2 Heat Wins – Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto, Kasey Kahne, Chase Dietz
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon Brooks, Tyler Ross, Zach Hampton
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (75 Drivers):
45 Dashes – Carson Macedo
43 Dashes – David Gravel
38 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
36 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
32 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
22 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
21 Dashes – Donny Schatz
17 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
8 Dashes – Brent Marks, Landon Crawley
7 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Emerson Axsom, Aaron Reutzel
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Brian Brown, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Brady Bacon, Daryn Pittman, James McFadden
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Justin Peck, Landon Brooks, Danny Sams III
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery, Skylar Gee, Tim Kaeding
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Kasey Kahne, Tyler Ross, Kyle Reinhardt, Chris Windom, Zach Hampton
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (48 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss
3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig Kinser, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Justin Whittall, Darin Naida
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Garet Williamson
3 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid, Tim Kaeding
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane Golobic, Matt Campbell, Dylan Cisney
PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers):
31 Podiums – Carson Macedo
30 Podiums – David Gravel
25 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
23 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
18 Podiums – Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
4 Podiums – Brad Sweet
3 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim Kaeding, Daryn Pittman, Chase Dietz
TOP 10 FINISHES (83 Drivers):
56 Top 10s – David Gravel
51 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo
50 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
47 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
43 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
31 Top 10s – Bill Balog
16 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
11 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, James McFadden
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Brad Sweet
8 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
7 Top 10s – Emerson Axsom
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Cole Macedo, Justin Peck
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding, Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Skylar Gee
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Zeb Wise, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Daryn Pittman, Troy Wagaman Jr.
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi, Chris Windom
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer, Kyle Moody, Kyle Reinhardt
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3)
53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8)
54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4)
55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5)
56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)
58. Sat, Oct 5 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (6)
59. Sat, Oct 5 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Carson Macedo (10)
60. Sat, Oct 12 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Donny Schatz (5)
61. Fri, Oct 18 / Dirt Oval 66 / Joliet, IL / Aaron Reutzel (1)
62. Sat, Oct 19 / Dirt Oval 66 / Joliet, IL / Michael Kofoid (7)
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JOLIET JET: Kofoid Continues Hot Streak with Dirt Oval 66 Victory
Kofoid fends off Haudenschild, Gravel for sixth win in the last 12 races
JOLIET, IL (October 19, 2024) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports flipped a switch two months ago, and they’ve got no intentions of shutting it off.
The pairing rolled into Dirt Oval 66 for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown on a hot streak that included five wins and 12 podiums in the last 14 races. Mechanical woes ended their night before it truly started on Friday. And Kofoid and company came back hungry on Saturday night.
The Penngrove, CA native started second for the 30-lap finale, slid ahead of Sheldon Haudenschild on the opening circuit, and then held off Haudenschild’s late run to secure his seventh World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory of the year.
“My Roth Motorsports crew guys are unbelievable,” Kofoid said. “Like I’ve said, this is the most fun I’ve ever had racing and best I’ve ever felt in any race car. Like I always say, that’s just a testament to Dylan (Buswell) and his talent and making me a better driver. And then I feel like Nate (Knotts) and Gage (Tyra) just complement him really well. It just shows what it’s like to be with good people.”
Kofoid’s lucky number seven win of 2024 pushes him to 10 for his career, making him the 50th driver with double digit victories in the history of The Greatest Show on Dirt. Ten victories equals him with Danny Smith and Joe Gaerte on the all-time win list and makes him the ninth winningest Californian. Roth Motorsports is now up to 114 World of Outlaws checkered flags.
Haudenschild brought the field to green for the main event with Kofoid to his outside. Haudenschild slid in front of Kofoid in the first set of corners, but Kofoid built momentum for a run down the back straightaway. Kofoid had enough speed to duck under the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 entering Turn 3. He finished the slider exiting the corner to lead the opening lap.
A restart with 18 laps to go got wild as battles erupted all over the place including toward the front of the field. Gravel drove ahead of Haudenschild for second, but Haudenschild returned the favor with a slider. Gravel turned underneath him to retake the spot, and this time he held off Haudenschild’s counter.
Donny Schatz threw his name into contention during a halfway point restart as he rolled the bottom by Haudenschild for third.
Multiple yellow flags continued to set up restarts with drivers looking to capitalize. Haudenschild started to make his way back toward the front as he found some grip on the bottom of the oval.
The low side of the Joliet, IL track lifted Haudenschild to third on Lap 26 and then to the runner-up spot with two circuits remaining. However, the hourglass ran out as Kofoid held off Haudenschild’s last gasp when he stuck the bottom in Turns 3 and 4 but couldn’t muscle around Kofoid.
“The exit of (Turn) 4 was just really wide earlier in the race,” Kofoid said. “I could fire off good and get to the top, and I was able to diamond under Sheldon’s slider and kind of control the race. I was nervous with all of those yellows. I didn’t want to see that one with, I think, two to go. I couldn’t see my guys well, but they weren’t telling me I was doing anything wrong. I didn’t want to choose the outside or fire on the outside and try take the long way around because I feel like there was just so much meat on the front stretch on the bottom to take off on. Then it was just a matter of getting to the top and not tripping on the cushion.”
Settling for second was Haudenschild and the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing crew. He became more and more comfortable with the handling of his machine throughout the race but simply ran out of laps to get the job done.
“Being able to move around and find the bottom there in (Turns) 3 and 4,” Haudenschild said of what helped his late surge. “I feel like I was getting better the more fuel I burned off and was able to rotate down there. But Buddy was really good all night. I couldn’t keep up with him there the first 10 to 15 laps. The restarts were really hard starting on the outside as well. Happy with the weekend, a second and a fifth.”
Rounding out the podium was Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports crew as they continue to march toward a title. The Watertown, CT native is now up to 30 World of Outlaws podiums the season, the fourth time he’s reached that mark. His lead atop the standings is up to 78 markers with five races left.
“Man, I could not get a good restart behind him single file on the bottom,” Gravel said. “I just would start spinning and then hit the grip and just not get down the front stretch very good. Then I was kind of in defense going into (Turn) 1 where I kind of wanted to attack. Definitely didn’t want that caution because I feel like we were coming. I think lap traffic would’ve benefitted us.”
Donny Schatz and Carson Macedo completed the top five.
A run from 23rd to 11th in the Bill Rose Racing No. 6 earned Dylan Cisney the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Buddy Kofoid earned his sixth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 11th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Buddy Kofoid, Emerson Axsom, and Zach Hampton. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Carson Macedo.
Sheldon Haudenschild topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Darin Naida won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Bill Balog.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars return to Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, AR) for the first time in six years on Oct. 25-26. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 3. 2-David Gravel[6]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[11]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[13]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 9. 27-Emerson Axsom[4]; 10. 55C-Chris Windom[12]; 11. 6-Dylan Cisney[23]; 12. 23-Garet Williamson[19]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog[3]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee[18]; 15. 7S-Landon Crawley[20]; 16. 2KS-Danny Sams III[16]; 17. 45X-Scott Bogucki[15]; 18. 7N-Darin Naida[21]; 19. 70-Kraig Kinser[22]; 20. 22-Riley Goodno[17]; 21. 55-Kerry Madsen[14]; 22. 79-Blake Nimee[24]; 23. 17X-Zach Hampton[5]; 24. 87-Aaron Reutzel[8]
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ALL A-ARON: Reutzel Survives Gravel’s Last Lap Charge to Keep Perfect Dirt Oval 66 Record
The Clute, TX native leads every lap to bag his first Series victory in three years
JOLIET, IL (October 18, 2024) - Aaron Reutzel doesn’t know how to lose at Dirt Oval 66.
The Clute, TX native rolled into the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown and put his perfect record on the line. Reutzel beat the All Stars at the Illinois oval back in 2018 and 2019 and was prepared to face off with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars as the Series returned for the first time since 2017.
Five years since his last race at the track. The country’s toughest competition. Could Reutzel rise to the occasion and make it three straight at Dirt Oval 66?
Absolutely he could.
Reutzel earned the pole for Friday’s main event and never looked back during the 25-lapper. A sketchy restart and late lapped traffic created some drama, but ultimately neither were enough to derail the Ridge & Sons Racing driver. Reutzel fended off a final lap charge from David Gravel to secure his third consecutive win in Joliet.
“This is awesome,” Reutzel said. “It’s been a long time. Just not going up and down the road like I used to you kind of lose your race craft a little bit. This feels great. I couldn’t feel more excited. My entire family is here. This is the first Outlaw win they’ve ever seen. Brian and Lisa Ridge, this is their first true Outlaw win. I just couldn’t be more happy to get it for them. They deserve it. They’ve given me everything. This one is definitely for them.”
Reutzel’s win ended a drought dating back to 2021 as he scored his first victory with The Greatest Show on Dirt in three years. It’s the seventh of Reutzel’s career, equaling him with Chad Kemenah, Brian Brown, and Jeff Shepard for 57th on the all-time win list. He’s the seventh different competitor to visit Dirt Oval 66 Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws.
A win in the Toyota Racing Dash set Reutzel up on the pole for the NOS Energy Drink Feature. Second-starting Chris Windom gave him a fight on the opening circuit, but ultimately Reutzel powered ahead of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 to lead Lap 1.
An early caution for Windom slowing with problems set up a chaotic restart with 15 laps left. Gravel, who inherited third, got into Reutzel as the field came to restart. The collision caused a stack-up behind them and dominoed through the field until Sterling Cling and Geoff Dodge wound up upside down. Both drivers were okay.
Reutzel and Gravel both escaped with no considerable damage and prepared for the restart.
A fierce battle between Gravel and Carson Macedo was unleashed when the green lights returned. The two traded several slide jobs and crossovers before Gravel finally secured the runner-up spot.
A few more yellow flags continued to keep the leaders out of traffic, and one final one with seven laps remaining looked like it might seal the deal for Reutzel. But he wasn’t safe quite yet.
As the laps faded, he got closer and closer to the tail of the field, and Gravel managed to pace him aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. With only two circuits remaining, Reutzel found himself in traffic.
The white flag waved, and Gravel erased most of the gap between the two as they navigated Turns 1 and 2. Reutzel looked to dive under a lapped car in the final set of corners, but the car ahead also went low. Reutzel quickly adjusted and aimed back toward the top and slid in front of Gravel. As Reutzel caught the cushion Gravel turned underneath him but didn’t quite have the power needed to drive by. Reutzel used the momentum of the top to finish off his first World of Outlaws win in 1,176 days.
“I just had a lapped car make an erratic lane change,” Reutzel said of the final lap. “I knew I needed to do something, so I hurried up and went back to the top, and I just slid into it too hard. I’m glad we came out on top of that. That would’ve really sucked to lose it that way.”
Gravel had to settle for second, his 10th World of Outlaws runner-up of the season. While he was hungry for his 15th Series triumph of 2024, Gravel came away satisfied with a strong points night as he looks to close out his first championship.
“I thought we were a little bit better than Aaron there at the end,” Gravel said. “He really had to lean on the cushion, I thought. I felt like he was coming back to us a little bit, and obviously lapped traffic was coming there. He got over the cushion that one time. That lapped car looked like he was going high and then went low, and Aaron was going low then he went high. I was committed to the top at that point, so I couldn’t really do much from there. It was superior grip on the top of (Turns) 3 and 4. Man, it was close.”
Rounding out the podium was Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew. They tallied their Series-leading 31st top three of the year. The Lemoore, CA native felt the race could’ve been even more interesting if traffic became more of a factor.
“He (Gravel) was able to slide me with a big run into Turn 1,” Macedo explained. “And, man, once somebody gets by you, the top has a lot of speed once you get up there leaning on it. It was going to be tough to get back by him. Seems like we really needed traffic to kind of mix things up. When we got there, it was one of those deals where a red or a yellow would come out.”
Logan Schuchart and Sheldon Haudenschild completed the top five.
A 19th to eighth drive earned Garet Williamson his fourth KSE Racing Hard Charger of 2024.
Sheldon Haudenschild earned his eighth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 37th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild, David Gravel, and Logan Schuchart. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Carson Macedo.
Aaron Reutzel topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Brock Zearfoss won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race belonged to Buddy Kofoid.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Dirt Oval 66 on Saturday, Oct. 19 for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 87-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[3]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[10]; 8. 23-Garet Williamson[19]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog[18]; 10. 99-Skylar Gee[11]; 11. 27-Emerson Axsom[16]; 12. 17X-Zach Hampton[14]; 13. 7S-Landon Crawley[8]; 14. 45X-Scott Bogucki[22]; 15. 6-Dylan Cisney[13]; 16. 32-Bryce Lucius[17]; 17. 51-Ayrton Gennetten[24]; 18. 2KS-Danny Sams III[6]; 19. 55-Kerry Madsen[20]; 20. 55C-Chris Windom[2]; 21. 34-Sterling Cling[9]; 22. 77-Geoff Dodge[23]; 23. 83-Michael Kofoid[12]; 24. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[21]
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How Cannon McIntosh Matured, Reunited with KKM to Clinch 2024 Championship
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 18, 2024) — Cannon McIntosh’s run to the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota championship was one defined by reunion, maturity and redemption.
After a bitter defeat in the final races of 2023, he returned home empty-handed, unsure of his plans for a return to the national Midget circuit in 2024. But after some off-season discussion, the 21-year-old from Bixby, OK, struck a deal to return to his former team at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) for the first time in three years, seeking to reclaim what slipped away the year before.
Paired with the knowledge and expertise of veteran crew chief and team co-owner Keith Kunz, McIntosh was a model of discipline and consistency in 2024 — winning six Features, recording zero DNFs and stringing together 18 consecutive top-five finishes in the first 18 races. He set new personal-best with the Xtreme Outlaw Series in wins (six), podiums (15) and top-five finishes (20) to clinch his first national championship, redeeming himself to sit atop the national Midget world once again.
“I feel like it’s those times where you’re down on yourself and down on your confidence that shape things like this up,” McIntosh said. “You learn a lot in those seasons. It’s really just about not giving up.”
REUNION
At the dawning of his Midget career, McIntosh drove the flagship car for Dave Mac Motorsports (DMD) — the team owned and operated by his father. For the 2020 season, he took an opportunity to join the driver roster at KKM, and made his mark, winning five races on the national circuit and two Chili Bowl Nationals preliminary Features before returning to DMD for 2021.
After a record season in 2022 with DMD — scoring 16 wins across USAC, POWRi and Xtreme — McIntosh returned to chase the Xtreme championship in 2023. Four wins and eight podiums in the first 10 races gave him a 121-point lead in the chase for the championship but struggles over the final 19 races evaporated that lead and knocked him back to a fourth-place finish in the final standings.
With broken spirits and morale running low, McIntosh questioned his future in Midget racing.
“I’m not sure what else I was gonna do, whether I’d go back to my own car, I would have had to find a new crew chief and learn to work together again,” McIntosh said. “I spent a whole year in 2021 learning with (crew chief Robert Dalby) and trying to figure our stuff out; we didn’t really win much. Then, 2022 was kind of our breakout year — we were able to win races and compete up front. Then, in 2023, he informed me that he was leaving, and things just went south after that.”
Soon after the regular season, McIntosh and KKM reconnected and struck a deal with Toyota Racing and GEARWRENCH to contest the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals. McIntosh made his third A-Main start in the marquee event as part of the KKM team (2020, 2021, 2024), which then led to a discussion about his return for the regular season.
However, when KKM experienced a departure of multiple star crew chiefs after the Chili Bowl, team management knew others were going to have to step up and fill those roles as more new drivers made commitments to join the team.
And who better to step up than the man who coached so many drivers to numerous open-wheel championships over the last 30 years than Kunz himself.
“For three or four years, I kinda stepped back and let my guys do stuff, and I had to step back in this year,” Kunz said. “I knew if I was gonna step back in, I had to have me a guy that could go win races, and I knew Cannon could win and win championships.”
Kunz has been at the helm of Midget racing’s most decorated team since the late 1990s, having won 17 national Midget titles, including Jade Avedisian’s history-making Xtreme championship in 2023. But after spending a few seasons away from his primary role as head crew chief, Kunz was beginning to feel the itch to get back on the wrenches in pursuit of an 18th championship.
He found his driver, and over the next eight months, he rejuvenated his competitive edge.
“For me, I think a little bit of the excitement was gone because I was so hands-on all my years,” Kunz said. “It’s hard to sit back and watch and sit in the grandstands and not be that hands-on when you’ve done it for that long. That was the thing knowing I was gonna be hands-on, I needed a guy that I could go win with. And I knew Cannon could win.
“It took me a little bit, but having somebody as good as Cannon kinda put the drive back in me. It made me want to go to the races again.”
MATURITY
The new driver-crew chief combo got to work right away, winning their second start together in Xtreme Outlaw Series competition inside the Southern Illinois Center (Du Quoin, IL) in March. Though he went to Victory Lane on Saturday night of the two-day event, McIntosh left Du Quoin with some uncertainty, and his crew chief noticed as well.
“Even when we won DuQuoin, the second race of the season, I didn’t feel great; there were a lot of things I had to learn on my end,” McIntosh said. “Even quite a few races after that, I kept trying to tell [Keith] what I wanted to feel out of the car and what I was used to. Finally, it got to the point where I just started listening to him and drove the car how it needed to be driven.”
“When he came back, he was a little nervous I think, a little unsure,” Kunz said. “As the year went on, the maturity in him really kinda showed because he settled into that role — more of the driver role, because in the beginning, he was trying to still be that mechanic a little bit.”
Over the next nine races, McIntosh began to build his record-setting streak of consistency, building his top-five streak up to 11-straight through the first 11 races and scoring another Feature win at 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS) on May 11 after teammate Ryan Timms blew a tire while leading in the closing laps.
Despite the success, Kunz said he felt like the wins were still coming at a premium.
“There was a period there where I was getting him comfortable, but we were losing ground,” Kunz said. “We were starting to run fifth, sixth, and was backing up from the front row in a few of the races. We just didn’t have the speed, more or less we were just kinda hanging in there and getting decent finishes.
“He was comfortable, but we weren’t fast. And there was finally one night I just told him, ‘Comfortable isn’t fast.’ He asked me something about what he should do, and I was like, ‘Dude, you’re the driver. That’s your job. Figure it out.’”
And figure it out, he did. Two weeks after the win at 81, McIntosh delivered his most dominant performance of the season at Atomic Speedway in Ohio, when he led all 25 laps around the high-speed, 3/8-mile dirt oval to bank his third win of the season, showing a more complete growth as a driver with the ability to both win and tally consistent finishes up front.
“At that point, I think he kinda realized and he changed his whole tune to just more driving and letting me do what I do and trusting my experience,” Kunz said. “And something just all-of-a-sudden clicked. I kinda got back into what I thought we should do, and he fully concentrated on just the driving part of it, and we figured it out pretty quickly at that point.”
McIntosh’s hot streak continued as the summer months began, winning three times in the next five races at Spoon River Speedway (Lewistown, IL), Doe Run Raceway (Doe Run, MO) and Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK — one where he bested Timms, who was his biggest opponent in the chase for the championship.
“I think after our win at Arrowhead, what we were able to do there and just go out and win with Ryan (Timms) behind us most of the race and he not being able to do much, I was confident in our abilities to be able to just go and flat-out beat him,” McIntosh said. “That told me that we had a good chance at it. He was running second in points, and he was the guy to beat, and we went out and just beat him that night.
“We just continued to build on that win. That was a cool win for me as well, being in my home state in front of family and friends.”
REDEMPTION
After Arrowhead, McIntosh closed-out his 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Series campaign with three more top-five finishes in the final five races and clinched the championship by 156 points over Timms. One week later, he clinched another national championship with POWRi — finally hoisting the championship trophies that slipped through his fingers in the final races of 2023.
“I had a really good year,” McIntosh said. “Obviously, not a lot of things went wrong for us. It was just really good car preparation and the team effort that put us in position every night to either win or be close to winning. It was a team effort that got us here.”
While 2023 is now nothing but a faded memory in his book, McIntosh has honed several of his skills since then and learned a new level of discipline that brought him more consistency to pair with his trips to Victory Lane in 2024.
“I feel like we’ve just continued to get better and better,” McIntosh said. “We didn’t start winning and then flatline. We’ve always been trying to get better. Keith’s always been looking for new things to improve.”
Kunz was both a witness and a benefactor of McIntosh’s late-season decline in 2023, but still saw his potential. He took that potential and grew it with his own efforts in 2024 and saw his driver evolve from a race winner to a championship closer.
“I think you’ve gotta lose one to really know how to win one,” Kunz said. “That’s the thing is knowing how to win championships. It isn’t your normal mentality of just going racing and racing hard. You really have to have some maturity to win a championship because you’ve gotta take your seconds, your thirds, and not throw away a race. You can’t throw away a top five for a DNF trying to get that win that just ain’t there. Sometimes, you’ve just gotta take what it gives you and settle in.”
Now, McIntosh places his name alongside the other KKM greats of the 21st century. Drake, Clauson, Bell, Larson — the list of open-wheel racing heroes he’s joined goes on for miles, and the path he took to become a part of it is one he won’t forget.
“There’s a lot of big names that have come through Keith and Pete’s stable and a lot of people they’ve put their trust in to go out and do the job,” McIntosh said. “It’s a good feeling when a team like that believes in you to do your job and then you can go out and do it. It’s rewarding, for sure.”
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WELL-OILED MACHINE: Hamm-Reilly Fitting Right in with Big Game Motorsports
The native of New York brought plenty of experience to Tod Quiring’s team and hasn’t missed a beat as they chase a championship
JOLIET, IL (October 17, 2024) - Plenty of focus has been placed on David Gravel’s pursuit of his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship, but there’s another member of the Big Game Motorsports team on a similar path toward a first title.
Both Gravel and car chief on the No. 2, Stephen Hamm-Reilly, come from the northeast. And while one drives and the other wrenches, both worked their way through the ranks to earn a spot with one of Sprint Car racing’s premier organizations.
Hamm-Reilly is originally from New York, but a move to Pennsylvania early in life ignited his interest in Sprint Cars. He cites watching Greg Hodnett winning the 2009 National Open aboard Jim and Sandy Kline’s No. 22 as the moment that caused his passion for the sport to take off.
His involvement began by helping friends at the racetrack, and the desire to do more grew and grew.
“What really got me going and wanting to do it for a job was I helped Aaron Ott with my buddy Jake,” Hamm-Reilly said. “And we started running good and being more competitive, and it was a higher level of racing than what I was used to. We would do good when the Outlaws came to town and just be competitive. I had friends of mine like my buddy at the time Derek Miller, we both helped Ryan Wilson, and then he went on the road a little bit before me. And I was like, ‘Well, if he could do it, then it’s something that I’d really like to do.’ And at the time I had a really good job, but I always wanted to go racing. I just took the plunge of going racing full-time.”
That plunge led to his first chance with a nationally touring team as he joined CJB Motorsports midway through 2015. It also brought his first trip to World of Outlaws Victory Lane when Paul McMahan grabbed a Lawrenceburg Speedway win late that year.
But it wasn’t exactly the experience Hamm-Reilly had anticipated, and he chose to head home and get a little more experience.
“My first race was the Kings Royal because they had somebody leave or needed somebody, so that was my first opportunity really,” Hamm-Reilly recalled. “I will say it was a massive eye-opener at the end of the year. It was a struggle at times. I was probably not as well-prepared as I thought I was. At the end of 2015, realizing that, I actually decided to come back to PA and race locally a little more.”
The time in Pennsylvania that followed allowed him to better prepare himself. Along with adding more knowledge, Hamm-Reilly acquired his CDL to be a more valuable asset when he decided to return to the road. And in 2019, that time came.
Hamm-Reilly hit the highway with Rudeen Racing as the first stop of what would become a stretch of working for some of the sport’s powerhouses. After the year with Rudeen, he spent time working at Roth Motorsports, Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing, and CMS Racing before making his way to Tod Quiring’s South Dakota-based operation. It was a step that brought his career to new heights.
The team, consisting of himself, Gravel, Cody Jacobs, and Zach Patterson lead the nation with 15 Sprint Car victories. Among those is a Kings Royal crown worth $175,000. They lead the World of Outlaws standings by 72 points with seven races remaining.
“Part of the reason why I came here is having the chance to win those races and do those things,” Hamm-Reilly said. “To be honest with you, I was pretty well set on not racing anymore at the end of 2023. And then I talked to Cody a little bit, and he said he’d like to have me and this and that. That’s probably the biggest reason I came here is the fact that we could be in position, I felt like, to win these big races, win big events, and have a shot night in and night out.”
The season has been a rejuvenating one for Hamm-Reilly. At the end of last year, he wasn’t certain if he wanted to continue racing across the country. The 2023 season didn’t go the way he’d hoped, and he wasn’t sure what the future held. Then, a talk with Cody Jacobs persuaded him, and an unforgettable season followed. Now, he’s positioned himself to potentially be a part of a World of Outlaws championship team.
“It’s definitely worked out to be a good decision,” Hamm-Reilly said of joining Big Game Motorsports. “Everything is working really good. I really enjoy working with David, Cody, and Zach. I feel like we all really work well together. It’s like a well-oiled machine at this point.”
Gravel, Hamm-Reilly, and the Big Game crew continue their pursuit of a championship at this weekend’s Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown hosted by Joliet, IL’s Dirt Oval 66. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Return to Dirt Oval 66 After Seven-Year Absence
The Illinois oval welcomes The Greatest Show on Dirt for Two Nights as the championship battle heats up
JOLIET, IL (October 15, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are ready for one last stop in the “Land of Lincoln” as #AllDirtRoads continue to bring the tour closer to World of Outlaws World Finals.
After seven years away, The Greatest Show on Dirt is set to return to Joliet, IL’s Dirt Oval 66 for this weekend’s (Oct. 18-19) Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown. The facility, less than an hour south of Chicago, has hosted the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers on nine occasions and will welcome them for the 10th and 11th times this weekend.
The fight atop the standings is tightening, and other battles throughout the points still need settled. Dirt Oval 66 takes center stage this weekend as the action continues to unfold and the 2024 World of Outlaws season rolls toward its conclusion.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
CLOSER AND CLOSER: Carson Macedo is doing everything he can to bring a fight to David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports when the World of Outlaws World Finals decides a champion, Nov. 6-9.
Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew looked like they might be out of contention a little less than two months ago. They sat third in the standings – a distant 142 markers behind Gravel. But then they caught fire.
Six of the 13 races since that point have been won by Macedo, and he’s only missed the top 10 once. The Lemoore, CA native not only sits second in points, but he’s also slashed the gap between he and Gravel down to 72 points with seven races to go.
The two are even in terms of experience at this weekend’s venue with one appearance apiece. Gravel took the CJB Motorsports machine to a fourth-place finish when the World of Outlaws last visited Joliet in 2017. Macedo’s lone night at Dirt Oval 66 also led to a fourth, but that came with the All-Star Circuit of Champions in 2018 aboard Joe Gaerte’s No. 3G.
WINDY CITY WHEELMAN: There’s no doubt that Donny Schatz will have the upper hand this weekend when it comes to experience.
While many of the current full-timers have only seen the 3/8 mile a time or two or not at all, Schatz has made nine trips to Dirt Oval 66. The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 is the winner of the two most recent Series visits (2005 and 2017). His average finish there is 5.78, and he’s never come home worse than 12th.
Schatz heads to Joliet fresh off a $20,000 payday from Lincoln Speedway. He’s currently third in the standings with Macedo 86 points ahead.
THE NIGHTMARE’S KNOWLEDGE: There’s one other driver among the current World of Outlaws full-time roster that’s visited Victory Lane at Dirt Oval 66.
In 2017, Bill Balog scored one of his more than 100 wins with the Interstate Racing Association (IRA). The “North Pole Nightmare” also took part in the World of Outlaws race that year, finishing 14th.
But that’s not the extent of Balog’s Joliet laps. He visited the track in 2019 and 2021with the All-Stars and brought home top fives on both occasions. He enters the weekend as one of the most experienced competitors at the northern Illinois facility.
ROOKIE ON A ROLL: Michael “Buddy” Kofoid is piecing together one of the best rookie seasons in World of Outlaws history.
Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports team were solid in the first half of 2024, but since late August they’ve arguably been the fastest car on tour. In the last 14 races, Kofoid has won five, bagged a dozen podiums, and only been outside the top five once. The No. 83’s average finish over that stretch is a staggering 3.2.
The run has helped Kofoid climb to fourth in points with history reasonably within sight. Schatz resides in third with a 72-point advantage over Kofoid. If the Penngrove, CA native can surpass the 10-time champ, he’ll establish a new record for the highest finishing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year.
Kofoid’s only trip to Dirt Oval 66 led to a top 10 with the All-Stars driving a Keith Kunz Sprint Car in 2021.
READY FOR REDEMPTION: One competitor heading to Joliet this weekend with redemption in mind is Kraig Kinser.
Seven years ago, Kinser came so close to an impressive Dirt Oval 66 win. The Bloomington, IN native drove all the way from 11th to the lead in five laps. Kinser led for 21 circuits before Donny Schatz came along and wrestled the top spot away with only four circuits remaining as Kinser slipped to eighth in the closing laps.
Kinser is closing in on the conclusion of another season with the World of Outlaws. His best finish with the Premier Motorsports team, so far, is a seventh at Eldora Speedway – a mark he’ll look to better this weekend at a track where he’s proven to have speed.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, October 18-19 at Dirt Oval 66 in Joliet, IL
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (60/67 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (8146 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-72 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-158 PTS)
4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-230 PTS)
5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-332 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-390 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-418 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-940 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1312 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1628 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
14 Wins – David Gravel
10 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Michael Kofoid
5 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):
441 Laps – Carson Macedo
329 Laps – David Gravel
220 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
201 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
142 Laps – Donny Schatz
139 Laps – Michael Kofoid
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
52 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
20 Laps – Anthony Macri
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
14 Laps – Shane Golobic
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
6 Laps – D.J. Netto
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
10 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley, Chase Dietz
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon Brooks
HEAT RACE WINNERS (55 Drivers):
31 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
30 Heat Wins – David Gravel
26 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Brent Marks
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney
4 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson, Brian Brown
2 Heat Wins – Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto, Kasey Kahne, Chase Dietz
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon Brooks, Tyler Ross
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (73 Drivers):
42 Dashes – Carson Macedo
41 Dashes – David Gravel
35 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
16 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
8 Dashes – Brent Marks
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Anthony Macri
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson, Brian Brown, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Brady Bacon, Daryn Pittman, James McFadden
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Justin Peck, Landon Brooks
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery, Skylar Gee
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, Jamie Veal, Kasey Kahne, Tyler Ross, Kyle Reinhardt
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (47 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog
3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig Kinser, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Justin Whittall
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (34 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane Golobic, Matt Campbell
PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers):
30 Podiums – Carson Macedo
28 Podiums – David Gravel
24 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
22 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
18 Podiums – Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
4 Podiums – Brad Sweet
3 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim Kaeding, Daryn Pittman, Chase Dietz
TOP 10 FINISHES (83 Drivers):
54 Top 10s – David Gravel
49 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
45 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
41 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Top 10s – Bill Balog
15 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
11 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson, Brent Marks, James McFadden
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Brad Sweet
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Justin Peck
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding, Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Daryn Pittman, Troy Wagaman Jr.
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer, Kyle Moody, Kyle Reinhardt
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3)
53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8)
54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4)
55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5)
56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)
58. Sat, Oct 5 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (6)
59. Sat, Oct 5 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Carson Macedo (10)
60. Sat, Oct 12 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Donny Schatz (5)
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A LITTLE LINCOLN LUCK: Schatz Claims Commanding Keystone Showdown Victory After Haudenschild’s Troubles
The 10-time Series champion banks $20,000 by claiming the year’s final battle with the PA Posse
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (October 12, 2024) - The old saying states that it’s better to be lucky than good. But when you’re both lucky and good, you’re going to be nearly unbeatable.
Such was the case on Saturday night at Abbottstown, PA’s Lincoln Speedway for Donny Schatz. Luck was on his side on the 26th lap when leader Sheldon Haudenschild tagged the fence and got upside down. Haudenschild’s misfortune gifted the lead to Schatz, but a tinge of luck alone wouldn’t lead him to Victory Lane.
When the race restarted, Schatz had arguably the two hottest drivers in Sprint Car racing lined up right behind him. Carson Macedo and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, who had combined to win 12 of the last 15 races entering Lincoln, restarted second and third.
But the 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion was unphased by the potent pair behind him. Schatz drove away over the final 10 laps. He perfected the middle of the 3/8 mile on his way to a nearly three-second win and $20,000 payday.
“Sheldon obviously was the class of the field all night,” Schatz said. “I can’t go up and do that. He did an awesome job up there. It just bit him, and we capitalized on his misfortune, obviously.
“This is huge. At this point in the game, it’s beyond confidence. We’re all confident in what we do. It’s just the results. This isn’t a game of I said I did this. It’s about putting it on paper and putting money in the bank. These guys work their tails off. The funny part is, I don’t think people realize that you have to work just as hard to run 14th as you do to win a race. So, hats off to them. It’s just an awesome night all around. Going out late (in Qualifying), we didn’t know that we were going to have a great shot at getting qualified well, but we did. We got ourselves through that Heat Race after I made a mistake on the first lap. We just kept digging all night long, and sometimes that’s what it takes.”
Schatz’s fifth win of 2024 bumped him up to 316 for his career with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Saturday marked his second score at Lincoln, becoming the 10th different driver with multiple World of Outlaws wins at the Pigeon Hills Oval. It’s Schatz’s first checkered flag from the state of Pennsylvania since his 2020 National Open title.
The night also punctuated a statement season from the World of Outlaws in their rivalry with the PA Posse. The band of travelers claimed five of the seven faceoffs in 2024 to carry bragging rights into next year.
Well before the luck came around for Schatz, he showed that his Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 would be in contention early in the race.
He lined up seventh for the 35-lapper and wasted no time getting to work by moving to fifth on the opening circuit. The Fargo, ND driver settled in there for a while before advancing to fourth on the 10th circuit and third two laps later.
Lap 18 is when Schatz muscled by Kofoid for the runner-up spot and looked to chase down Haudenschild. Schatz stayed with Haudenschild on a restart shortly after he took over second, but he couldn’t quite find the speed to pass him. The Carquest No. 15 paced the NOS Energy Drink No. 17, but that was all Schatz could manage.
And then disaster struck for Haudenschild with only 10 laps to go as he got a little too high in Turn 3 and clipped the wall before getting upside down.
That proved to be all Schatz needed as he took advantage of the good fortune by pulling away on his path to victory.
“I was just trying to roll with what speed I had there,” Schatz explained. “Early in the race, I tried to stay down there, but there was just a little bit of moisture right up next to the wall. Your car gets really weird when you’ve got two tires on the edge of it and two in the slick. I guess I was just doing too much seesawing. I just tried to slow it down and keep it stuck, and it worked obviously.”
The runner-up position belonged to Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew. With David Gravel finishing ninth, Macedo trimmed 14 more points off the gap between the two, and it now sits at 72 markers with seven races to go.
“Hats off to Philip Dietz, Adam Zimmerman, and Robby McQuinn, they gave me a great race car,” Macedo said. “I felt like I was really competitive the whole race. I started fifth and was able to kind of march up through there. Happy to put this JJR No. 41 back on the podium.”
Kofoid brought the Roth Motorsports No. 83 home third at Lincoln. The Penngrove, CA native and the Roth team continued their incredible recent stretch with a 12th podium in the last 14 races.
“Happy to be on the podium in central Pennsylvania,” Kofoid said. “This is probably one of the toughest tracks we come to. With it being that slick and that wide and that technical, it makes it even harder. That’s just a testament to Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra) and their abilities and giving me a good car that can race good and be good in dirty air.”
Danny Dietrich and Chase Dietz completed the top five to represent the PA Posse.
A 25th to 11th drive earned Matt Campbell the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Chase Dietz claimed his second career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild, Chase Dietz, and Carson Macedo. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Tyler Ross.
Sheldon Haudenschild topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Justin Whittall won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Logan Schuchart.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their only appearance in the “Land of Lincoln” this year with a two-night (Oct. 18-19) return to Joliet, IL’s Dirt Oval 66 for the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[7]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 4. 48-Danny Dietrich[14]; 5. 2D-Chase Dietz[8]; 6. 99M-Kyle Moody[18]; 7. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[16]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]; 9. 2-David Gravel[19]; 10. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[4]; 11. X-Matt Campbell[25]; 12. 8-Freddie Rahmer[12]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog[9]; 14. 5R-Tyler Ross[2]; 15. 1X-Chad Trout[20]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[24]; 17. 23-Justin Whittall[21]; 18. 7S-Landon Crawley[22]; 19. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 20. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[11]; 21. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[15]; 22. 1S-Logan Schuchart[10]; 23. 19R-Mark Smith[13]; 24. 75-Cameron Smith[17]; 25. 39-Kody Hartlaub[26]; 26. 6B-Ryan Smith[23]
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GRATEFUL: McQuinn’s Change of Plans Leads to Unforgettable Year with Jason Johnson Racing
After no plans to be on the road in 2024, the JJR car chief is now looking at a possible World of Outlaws championship
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (October 11, 2024) - Eight months ago, a text appeared on Robby McQuinn’s phone that completely changed the trajectory of his year.
He was in Florida helping Zach Daum during Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Nationals already with change on the horizon. After two years on Noah Gass’ team following the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour, McQuinn’s 2024 plans featured a move to Washington to work for Greg Hamilton.
And then came a text from Carson Macedo asking him to call.
Macedo wanted to know if he might want to join Jason Johnson Racing as they were in search of a car chief. Before he knew it, McQuinn had moved into their team shop in Eldon, MO and was back with a full-time World of Outlaws team.
It didn’t take long for a breakthrough moment to come. On McQuinn’s fourth night with the team, Macedo took the No. 41 to Victory Lane at Kennedale Speedway Park. It’ll forever be a special moment for McQuinn as it marked his first night on a World of Outlaws winning crew.
“Just talking about it now I get chills. It’s something that, for a while, I never thought I’d get the feeling of achieving,” McQuinn said of the Kennedale victory. “I can remember standing up there and watching it. There’s five to go, and I’m counting down. We’re catching traffic, and David (Gravel) is charging. Carson doesn’t know the top is coming in in (Turns) 3 and 4. I’m getting nervous. Then the checkered flies, and it was just a surreal moment that you’re never going to feel again because you’re never going to win your first Outlaw race again. It was super cool and a moment I’ll never forget and a night I’ll never forget.”
Macedo and company haven’t slowed since. They’re up to 10 wins and in the thick of the title fight, 86 markers behind David Gravel with eight races to go. McQuinn has fit right into the mold of JJR.
“He came on board and has just done a phenomenal job,” Macedo said. “We knew that he was going to be a good fit right away because we had seen his ethic. When we reached out to Randy Gass and asked, ‘What do you think of Robby?’ he had nothing but great things to say. That really helped us make that decision, and he’s kind of hit the road running ever since. He does a great job. He’s got a great work ethic. He’s got a great attitude. He’s really been a great asset to our team.”
A year on the road with the team established by the “Ragin’ Cajun” has not only allowed McQuinn to enjoy loads of success, it’s also been a major learning experience. Working for JJR means working for one of the most respected car owners/crew chiefs in the sport, Philip Dietz.
“It’s been a blessing for me,” McQuinn said. “I’ve learned a lot this year, almost a different way of thinking for me personally because Phil is very calculated. He doesn’t make a change that he hasn’t already thought through in his head once if not twice maybe even three times. He’s an engineer by trade, so his mind thinks a little differently than most. For me, it’s been a real eye opener to see the way he goes about setting up a Sprint Car and just handling day to day operations.”
The peak of their 2024 campaign arrived just this past weekend at Williams Grove Speedway. Macedo drove to a National Open title, making McQuinn a winner of one of the sport’s most prestigious crown jewels.
It’s a moment that caused McQuinn to reflect. Less than a year before his racing journey looked to be heading in an entirely different direction. One that would’ve removed him from the national scene. Instead, his dreams are coming true with Jason Johnson Racing.
“When we were driving back from “The Grove” I was sitting there in the passenger seat just thinking to myself, ‘Wow, I almost wasn’t even in this position’” McQuinn said. “I was almost in Washington not even on the road. To me just riding in the truck I think that’s when it hit me. Not even that we won the National Open, but it hit me that I was about a month away from not even being in this position to contend for a championship and win a crown jewel and win 10 races and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. In the moment, I was just very grateful for everything that has happened.”
And while the National Open is currently the highlight of the season, there’s an opportunity for McQuinn to reach the sport’s mountaintop. Macedo sits second in the standings with a handful of races to go and a manageable gap between himself and Gravel. That single text back in February has led McQuinn to a dream season and put him in a position he never imagined.
“We’ve just kept rolling and rolling, and the next thing you know we’re not too far behind David again in the points,” McQuinn said. “And we’ve got one goal in mind for the rest of the year.”
Macedo, McQuinn, and the entire Jason Johnson Racing crew continue their pursuit of a World of Outlaws championship this Saturday, Oct. 12 at Abbottstown, PA’s Lincoln Speedway. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series Bringing Exciting Championship Battles to World Finals
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 9, 2024) – Dirt racing’s three premier series are set to bring close championship battles to the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Nov. 6-9.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series will be on track for four straight days with qualifying on Wednesday (Nov. 6) and Feature action Thursday through Saturday (Nov. 7-9).
All three series have championships up for grabs and history to be made with each one. For the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, David Gravel currently leads the charge with Carson Macedo in tow – both looking for their first World of Outlaws championship. However, they still have five more races before making the trek to Charlotte.
The World of Outlaws Late Models have a three-way battle for the title with Brandon Sheppard leading, looking for a record fifth series title, Bobby Pierce in second (-44 points) looking for his second straight title and Nick Hoffman in third (-50 points) looking for his first title in his second full-time season.
Super DIRT Week 52 will set the stage for the Super DIRTcar Series title fight, currently led by 10-time Series champion Matt Sheppard. Mat Williamson is behind him by 27 points. An 11th title for Sheppard would give him the most all time. And for Williamson, it would be his second Series title. He won his first in 2019 – beating Sheppard.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Series will run their normal World Finals programs with qualifying on Wednesday for Thursday and Friday’s events. They'll collect points those two days to line up the Heat Races on Saturday.
But the Late Models will utilize the “every lap matters” format where drivers will earn points for where they qualify, where they finish in their Heat Race, where they finish in the Last Chance Showdown (if they don’t make the Feature) and where they finish in the Feature – Thursday and Friday only. That will determine which 16 Late Model drivers are locked into Saturday’s Feature (based on their best points finish between the two nights). Two Dashes will determine how the top 16 drivers start in Saturday’s Feature.
Along with the on-track action, fans will be treated to a plethora of activities and entertainment throughout the week.
Wednesday kicks off the fun with a Fan Fest party at noon in the midway. The Sage Fruit Stage will feature pre-race shows and music all week long.
Friday will feature one of the most unique visuals in all of motorsports with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models and Big Block Modifieds on track together for the 3X4 parade lap.
And before the start of the event, fans can watch their favorite team haulers parade into the track (in front of the ZMax Dragway) on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m.
Opening ceremonies is schedule for 4:45 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday and then will start at 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For the full World of Outlaws World Finals schedule, click here.
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2023 VIDEO RECAPS
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars (Nov. 4, 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oXvAyrhMIc
World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models (Nov. 4, 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBZJLnjVGDM
Super DIRTcar Series (Nov. 4, 2023)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1hYketHdGk
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final World of Outlaws, PA Posse Battle of 2024 Brings Rivalry to Lincoln
The last Pennsylvania race of the year puts $20,000 up for grabs at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (October 8, 2024) - Another chapter of Sprint Car racing’s most historic rivalry writes its final page this weekend.
Abbottstown, PA’s Lincoln Speedway is set to host the last round of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars battling the Pennsylvania Posse for 2024. The oval nestled in the Pigeon Hills welcomes the two sides this Saturday, Oct. 12 for a $20,000-to-win punctuation to the year’s PA slate.
The Greatest Show on Dirt has made 53 trips to Lincoln (tied for 16th-most visited), but this weekend’s bout will be the first in the month of October.
One last opportunity for bragging rights awaits the World of Outlaws and PA Posse on Saturday. It’s a chance to get the last laugh for the year before the rivalry is rekindled in 2025. Both sides are ready for one last battle.
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Let’s look at Saturday’s top storylines:
THE SCOREBOARD: One race may remain, but the World of Outlaws have already secured bragging rights for the year.
Six battles between the two have taken place so far in 2024. The travelers of the World of Outlaws have claimed four. David Gravel kicked things off with a victory at this weekend’s venue – Lincoln – on May 8, giving Big Game Motorsports 100 Series wins. He also topped Williams Grove’s Summer Nationals in July to give himself 100 Series wins. Then this past weekend Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Carson Macedo split Williams Grove glory to make it a sweep for California Outlaws.
The Posse’s one night of bragging rights came in July when T.J. Stutts pulled off an all-time upset at Williams Grove to give PA possession of the Morgan Cup. Then the one other contest saw James McFadden invade BAPS Motor Speedway in the summer and steal the spotlight.
Of the last 10 World of Outlaws races at Lincoln, six have went to the World of Outlaws, a trio to the PA Posse, and one to an invader.
NOT GOING QUIETLY: National Open weekend started off looking like it might put the nail in the coffin for Carson Macedo, but he refuses to go quietly in the 2024 championship battle.
The Lemoore, CA native lined up 25th in the prelim Feature after using a provisional while point leader David Gravel lined up 19 spots ahead in six. By the time the checkered flag waved, Macedo had moved all the way up to 12th while Gravel slipped back two positions to eighth. The next night Macedo won the National Open while Gravel finished sixth, keeping hope alive as he trimmed Gravel’s advantage to 86 markers.
Now the championship fight between the two shifts to Lincoln. Macedo took the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 to a third place finish at the 3/8 mile in May when Gravel won. Macedo has conquered Lincoln twice, beating the All-Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) in 2018 and topping a 2020 local race.
LINCOLN LOVE: The current roster of World of Outlaws sure seems to enjoy trips to Abbottstown, PA. Along with Gravel and Macedo’s prior success, every driver currently in the top seven of the Series standings has won at Lincoln at some point in time.
Donny Schatz made a trip to Lincoln Victory Lane back in 2016 in World of Outlaws competition. The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing pilot also came close in 2013 with a runner-up.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid holds the fourth spot in points, and two years ago the Penngrove, CA native invaded a local show aboard Bernie Stuebgen’s No. 71 and came out on top. He and Roth Motorsports roll to Lincoln with the momentum of five wins in the last nine races this year.
Back in their “true outlaw” days, Giovanni Scelzi and KCP Racing dropped into central PA in October of 2022 and walked away with a Lincoln score from a local contest. “Hot Sauce” finished second in the May World of Outlaws visit.
Wooster, OH’s Sheldon Haudenschild is one of 27 competitors to top a Lincoln World of Outlaws race but only the fourth from the “Buckeye State” alongside Rick Ferkel, Brad Doty, and Dave Blaney. Haudenschild drove the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 to victory in 2020.
Logan Schuchart is yet to best The Greatest Show on Dirt at Lincoln, but back before he joined the tour the Hanover, PA native earned a pair of local trophies in 2013. His best World of Outlaws finish at his home track is a runner-up in 2020.
While he’s not an active full-time driver, Dylan Cisney is filling in for the sidelined Bill Rose and has experienced Lincoln success. “The Mayor” picked up a pair of local triumphs in 2020 at the 3/8 mile.
PA PRIDE: While the World of Outlaws may have already locked up rivalry bragging rights for 2024, that won’t stop the Posse from putting forth their best effort to go out on top in the final bout of the season.
To no surprise it’s been Anthony Macri leading the way among the locals at Lincoln in 2024. The Gettysburg, PA native owns five Lincoln checkered flags this year including $20,000 scores at the Weldon Sterner Memorial (April 20) and Kevin Gobrecht Memorial (Sept. 1). Last year Macri beat the World of Outlaws at Lincoln in May with a last lap, last corner pass.
Both Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg, PA) and Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA) are united in being one-time winners at Lincoln this year that have also toppled the World of Outlaws there. Dietrich and Gary Kauffman Racing went back-to-back in 2012 and 2013 while Rahmer got the job done in 2018.
Back in May Troy Wagaman Jr. scored his first career World of Outlaws top 10 at Lincoln. He and the Heffner Racing team have been a potent pairing and have topped a pair of local Lincoln races this year.
York, PA’s Chase Dietz is fresh off bagging his first podium with The Greatest Show on Dirt during the National Open prelim. He’s won once at Lincoln this year back on April 7 and has been on the podium with a second and a third in his two most recent appearances in the Pigeon Hills.
Other Lincoln winners in 2024 expected to compete on Saturday include Matt Campbell (Fawn Grove, PA), Aaron Bollinger (Birds Boro, PA), and Tyler Ross (Lincoln University, PA).
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday, October 12 at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (59/67 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (8014 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-86 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-176 PTS)
4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-242 PTS)
5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-318 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-370 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-392 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-932 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1288 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1610 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
14 Wins – David Gravel
10 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):
441 Laps – Carson Macedo
329 Laps – David Gravel
220 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
138 Laps – Michael Kofoid
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
52 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
20 Laps – Anthony Macri
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
14 Laps – Shane Golobic
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
6 Laps – D.J. Netto
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
10 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon Brooks
HEAT RACE WINNERS (54 Drivers):
30 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
25 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Brent Marks
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney
4 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson, Brian Brown
2 Heat Wins – Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto, Kasey Kahne
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon Brooks
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (70 Drivers):
41 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
35 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
34 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
29 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
16 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
8 Dashes – Brent Marks
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson, Brian Brown
4 Dashes – Brady Bacon, Daryn Pittman, Chase Dietz, James McFadden
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Justin Peck, Landon Brooks
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery, Skylar Gee
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, Jamie Veal, Kasey Kahne
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (46 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog
3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig Kinser, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane Golobic
PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers):
29 Podiums – Carson Macedo
28 Podiums – David Gravel
23 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
22 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
4 Podiums – Brad Sweet
3 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim Kaeding, Daryn Pittman, Chase Dietz
TOP 10 FINISHES (81 Drivers):
53 Top 10s – David Gravel
49 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
48 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
45 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
41 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Top 10s – Bill Balog
15 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, James McFadden
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Brad Sweet
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Justin Peck
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Chase Dietz Daryn Pittman
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Troy Wagaman Jr., Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3)
53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8)
54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4)
55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5)
56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)
58. Sat, Oct 5 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (6)
59. Sat, Oct 5 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Carson Macedo (10)
For the remaining 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/what-to-watch-for-final-world-of-outlaws-pa-posse-battle-of-2024-brings-rivalry-to-lincoln/
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NATTY O NUMBER TWO: Carson Macedo Survives Haudenschild’s Last Gasp for Second National Open Title
A National Open title continues the recent hot stretch for Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing
MECHANICSBURG, PA (October 5, 2024) - What a difference a handful of hours makes for Carson Macedo.
After fog postponed the remainder of Friday’s program, Saturday at Williams Grove Speedway began with he and the Jason Johnson Racing crew requiring a provisional to start the prelim Feature for the WEIS Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.
Macedo was able to salvage the evening by advancing from 25th to 12th to earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger. But it was still a subpar showing from the championship caliber crew.
Fast forward a few hours to a fresh start, and Macedo and the JJR crew brought out their A-game when it mattered most. They topped the charts in Flight B of Sea Foam Qualifying, won their Heat Race, and moved from third to second in the Toyota Dash to secure a front row starting spot. Then in the main event, Macedo secured the lead on Lap 8 with a pass on Anthony Macri and survived a late charge from Sheldon Haudenschild for his second National Open title worth $75,000.
“Man, hats off to Philip Dietz (crew chief). That was incredible,” Macedo said. “The first half of that race was unbelievable. I’ve never had a car that was that good here. It just could basically go anywhere that Anthony wasn’t and make more speed. I just like I was really stuck and really maneuverable. Hats off to Philip, Robby McQuinn, and Adam Zimmerman. They’ve worked their tails off. They came back from a rough night last night and the day show. We came back and won the National Open. That’s pretty special.
“It means a lot to be standing up here. I never thought I’d be a two-time National Open champion. The first time I came here I was so bad, so to win the National Open twice is pretty incredible.”
Adding the 62nd National Open to his 2021 title in the crown jewel, Macedo became the 14th different driver with multiple victories in the event and first from the state of California. He’s now up to 10 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car wins in 2024, marking his third double-digit win season. His third Series win at Williams Grove is the 45th overall of his career with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It’s also been a nice, little lucrative stretch for Macedo as he adds the $75,000 to the $83,000 he scored at the Dennis Roth Classic two weeks ago.
Macri sat as the pole-sitter for the 40 lapper, and the “Concrete Kid” pulled ahead early when the green flag flew.
But Macedo didn’t let him get far as he stayed within striking distance and searched all over the track for a little extra speed. No matter where he moved the #41, his ride was fast. Macedo completed an early slider for the lead that Macri crossed over. But the next one on Lap 8 stuck as Macri couldn’t find the momentum to slip back ahead of Macedo.
“I think my car was just so maneuverable,” Macedo said. “It seemed like he was maybe not quite as maneuverable. It maybe seemed like I was going really hard early in the race, but I just knew track position was going to be so important. I knew I couldn’t let it slip. I needed to get to the lead as quick as I could and kind of pace my own race. It’s crazy the difference in how your car feels when you’re out front here.”
Once he got the top spot, Macedo was off to the races for a while. The Lemoore, CA driver took off and settled into a rhythm at the front of the pack. It wasn’t until lapped traffic became a bigger issue that the result looked in doubt.
The 28-year-old got a little held up and allowed Haudenschild to close in during the final laps. Haudenschild had the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 glued to Macedo by the time the white flag waved. He looked for a run as they made their final trip down the back straightaway, but he couldn’t quite locate the speed necessary as Macedo narrowly claimed the “Natty O” for the second time.
“Late in the race the top was really far around,” Macedo said. “There were some grip strips that I was able to kind of catch and drive through most of the race, and those started going away at the end. Traffic was all running the bottom. I just didn’t know what to do. I didn’t want to go down there and follow them. I got to Chad Trout there and just was struggling. I didn’t know what to do in (Turns) 1 and 2. Sheldon kind of showed me a nose down there on the bottom, and I moved down for a lap or two. Then we took the white (flag), and I was so nervous to run down in there and follow him and end up in no man’s land off of (Turn) 2 and get passed going into (Turn) 3. So, I moved up a lane and luckily got off Turn 2. Once I got off Turn 2 okay, I knew I was going to be okay.”
Haudenschild earned a nice $30,000 payday with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing crew for finishing runner-up – his best National Open outing. He needed just a little more time and perhaps some slightly better track position when the race was winding down.
“I think we were really good there at the beginning,” Haudenschild explained. “We made some changes after that red. I wasn’t very comfortable with my fuel load. Once it got burnt off, I had to work on J-Mac (James McFadden) there again. Once I got by him, I felt really good. I felt like I could move around in (Turns) 1 and 2 and (Turns) 3 and 4. Once I moved up in (Turs) 3 and 4, I could make a lot of straightaway speed.”
Rounding out the National Open podium was Brad Sweet in the Kasey Kahne Racing No. 49 after wheeling from 12th. The five-time Series World of Outlaws champion might’ve been in the battle for the National Open title had he started a tad closer to the front.
“We had a really good car,” Sweet said. “We came from 12th. I’m just disappointed because we had such a good car in the main event but kind of gave up so much track position with a bad start in the Heat. That one was on me. I just didn’t get going and over-slowed my entry into (Turn) 1 and missed the Dash. It’s really important to have track position here. But my guys rallied, and we had a really good car in the main event.”
James McFadden and Anthony Macri completed the top five.
Bill Balog grabbed the night’s KSE Racing Hard Charger with a massive 27th to ninth drive.
David Gravel scored his 10th Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 120th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to David Gravel, Carson Macedo, and Sheldon Haudenschild. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Brian Brown.
Anthony Macri topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Daryn Pittman won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Giovanni Scelzi.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars battle the PA Posse one last time in 2024 with $20,000 on the line on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Abbottstown, PA’s Lincoln Speedway. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[12]; 4. 83SR-James McFadden[6]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri[1]; 6. 2-David Gravel[3]; 7. 19-Brent Marks[10]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[9]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog[27]; 10. 1S-Logan Schuchart[17]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[11]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 13. 58-Chase Randall[15]; 14. 48-Danny Dietrich[24]; 15. 99-Skylar Gee[7]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[13]; 17. 11-TJ Stutts[14]; 18. 83-Michael Kofoid[25]; 19. 9-Kasey Kahne[20]; 20. 21-Brian Brown[8]; 21. 1X-Chad Trout[18]; 22. 7S-Landon Crawley[19]; 23. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[22]; 24. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[28]; 25. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[23]; 26. 69K-Daryn Pittman[21]; 27. 2D-Chase Dietz[4]; 28. 8R-Freddie Rahmer[26]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/natty-o-number-two-carson-macedo-survives-haudenschilds-last-gasp-for-second-national-open-title/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6231
TRACK INFO: https://www.williamsgrove.com
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Cannon McIntosh Crowned 2024 Champion, Gavin Miller Wins Finale at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Oct. 5, 2024) — Cannon McIntosh has waited since the dawning of his Midget career in 2017 for the day he’d hoist a national championship trophy. At last, his day has arrived.
McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, was officially crowned 2024 champion of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Saturday night at Jacksonville Speedway after a runner-up finish in the main event.
With a total of six Feature wins, 20 top-fives and 21 top-10 finishes through 22 events, McIntosh clinched his first career national Midget series championship, as well as the 18th in team history for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM). The Columbus, IN-based team, led by co-owners Keith Kunz and Pete Willoughby, also garnered its second consecutive Xtreme Outlaw Series championship after capturing the gold in 2023.
Only minutes removed from his crowning moment, McIntosh was already beginning to feel the weight of his accomplishment.
“It’s a special feeling, obviously I won’t ever forget it,” he said. “Hopefully, I continue to grow in my career, and hopefully this is just the beginning.”
Parked next to McIntosh in Victory Lane was KKM teammate and Feature winner Gavin Miller, who topped the field in the 30-lap main event, leading all but two laps to score his first Midget win of 2024 and third career Series victory.
Before Saturday, Miller, 17, of Allentown, PA, had not won a Midget race since Xtreme Outlaw Series championship weekend in 2023. He battled injury in the beginning of the season and was forced to take time off, but soon recovered and for championship weekend was paired with veteran KKM crew chief Beau Binder.
Together, the duo put together one of the car’s strongest showings of the season.
“I felt amazing, thanks to Beau with this new pairing coming into this weekend and knowing that he communicates very well to me, and all his drivers in general,” Miller said. “He got the car where I liked it, and it felt great.”
From the drop of the green, Miller was strong, passing polesitter Ethan Mitchell on the outside lane on Lap 3 — right-rear tire leaning hard on the 1/4-mile bullring’s cushion. Miller soon sped off, opening up a gap of over two seconds as he entered lapped traffic near the halfway point.
When second-place Corbin Rueschenberg brought out the caution with 14 laps complete, Miller was tasked with surviving the one and only restart of the race with Chase McDermand and Mitchell on his tail.
“I felt confident that I could put that car wherever I needed to be on that racetrack,” Miller said. “I didn’t really know where anybody was when I got to lapped traffic, but luckily the lapped cars were on the bottom, so I felt confident enough where I could just circle the top and they wouldn’t be able to slide me if they were behind me.”
Miller handled the restart with great skill, keeping the field behind him as McDermand and McIntosh — who made the pass on Mitchell to take third on the restart — began to mount a charge for the lead.
When McDermand and McIntosh engaged in a slidejob-filled battle for the runner-up spot in the closing laps, Miller pulled away and crossed underneath the checkered flags to secure the $5,000 check.
Shut out of Xtreme Victory Lane for almost a full year, Miller said he had begun to question his abilities in the driver’s seat, but kept his trust in the process and has finally made it back.
“There was a lot of doubting myself just because of that, and a lot of [asking], ‘Is this for me?’ because of that,” he said. “Just being confident every night and having people who believe in you is probably the best thing for me.”
After winning the slider war with McDermand in the final laps, McIntosh crossed the finish line in second, officially sealing his championship points title.
“We almost closed it out the best way you can, with a win, but I just came up short,” McIntosh said. “I think starting too far back on a track with that fast of a pace is hard to make up ground with only one caution. It was tough to really do anything. But we did our job going into tonight, so it took the weight off of our shoulders early and we were able to just go have fun.”
McIntosh’s first national championship will be one he’ll remember forever, especially considering what he lost the year prior. The Midget world watched as his 121-point gap slowly withered away in the second half of the 2023 schedule, later losing the lead entirely to eventual champion Jade Avedisian before championship weekend in Oklahoma.
But over the offseason, McIntosh reconnected with Kunz and the KKM team — where he’d spent the entirety of the 2020 season — and later set out on the road to chase the Xtreme Outlaw Series championship. Their decision paid off, winning six races and now a championship, restoring McIntosh’s confidence and continuing KKM’s strong grip on the national Midget world.
“Last year was tough,” McIntosh said. “Midway through the season feeling great about it, winning races, and then everything went dead on us. Having to change teams midway through the year and feeling really down on my confidence… just not knowing if I’m able to win races again.
“Being able to get back in Keith’s car this year and win races and close it out with a championship is a good feeling.”
For their 2024 campaign, Kunz took up crew chief duties with McIntosh, working with him on several driving skills that improved his consistency from years previous. That shows in the stats column, as McIntosh recorded only two finishes outside the top five all season.
Now, McIntosh adds his name to a long list of open-wheel heroes to have won a championship with KKM, dating back to the team’s formation in the late 1990s.
“It’s cool, even as long as Keith’s been doing this — he’s won so many races — seeing how happy he still is every single race we win; he’s pumped as much as I am,” McIntosh said. “It’s cool for us to be able to do this together and enjoy moments like these.”
McDermand crossed the stripe in third, and in doing so, sealed himself a third-place finish in the championship points standings after coming into the weekend 35 points behind Ashton Torgerson. Karter Sarff drove from 10th on the starting grid to finish fourth, and Kameron Key completed the top five.
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller[2]; 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[9]; 3. 40-Chase McDermand[3]; 4. 21K-Karter Sarff[10]; 5. 5U-Kameron Key[5]; 6. 67-Ryan Timms[12]; 7. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[14]; 8. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[1]; 9. 7U-Zach Daum[19]; 10. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[7]; 11. 68-Jacob Denney[17]; 12. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[20]; 13. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[4]; 14. 83-Will Armitage[8]; 15. 51B-Joe B Miller[15]; 16. 55-Trevor Cline[6]; 17. 50-Daniel Adler[11]; 18. 98-Gunnar Setser[21]; 19. 16TH-Kevin Newton[13]; 20. 16C-David Camfield Jr[16]; 21. 14S-Tyler Edwards[18]; 22. 17-Parker Jones[22]
ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/recap/cannon-mcintosh-crowned-2024-champion-gavin-miller-wins-finale-at-jacksonville/
EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6140
TRACK INFO: https://jacksonvillespeedway.com/
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DAYTIME SPECIAL: Buddy Kofoid Wins WEIS Markets National Open Prelim
MECHANICSBURG, PA (Oct. 5, 2024) – Taking a moment to himself in his No. 83 Sprint Car, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid held his head against his helmet, eyes closed.
He’d just picked up his sixth win of his rookie season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, but his first at the historic Williams Grove Speedway during the WEIS Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit opener.
“I don’t know what to say. I don’t think I’ve ever finished in the top 10 here with the Outlaws and we just won it,” Kofoid said. “Probably my hardest track I’ve been to. But it is just a testament to Dylan (Buswell, his crew chief) and his abilities. I’m just the lucky guy that gets to drive it.
“This is the most fun I’ve ever had and best I’ve ever been in a Sprint Car. Any race car in my career.”
Kofoid started fourth in the 25-lap prelim Feature – which was pushed to Saturday evening before the $75,000-to-win WEIS Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit after dense fog created safety issues Friday night. PA Posse member Chase Dietz scored the pole position by winning the Toyota Dash and Giovanni Scelzi started next to him.
When the race commenced, Scelzi darted ahead of Dietz in the first corner and Kofoid tested a three-wide pass through the middle off Turn 2 but eased out of it and fell in line behind Scelzi, taking second from Dietz.
With clean air, Scelzi pulled away from Kofoid by about a second in the opening laps, but the Roth Motorsports No. 83 found its rhythm early.
By the time Scelzi caught the back of the field on Lap 6, Kofoid was also breathing down his neck. The two drag raced down the front stretch and Kofoid threw his car ahead of Scelzi going into Turns 1 and 2, taking the lead. Two laps later, Scelzi also fell victim to Dietz.
As Kofoid battled slower traffic, Dietz started to close in. Their runs came to a halt on Lap 15 when Brent Marks and Scelzi collided in Turn 4, sending Scelzi outside the track. Scelzi walked away unharmed.
When the race resumed, Kofoid launched ahead of the field and Pittman made a charge to second-place past Dietz. But before Pittman could try to formulate a run, another red flag came out three laps later for T.J. Stutts getting upside down.
On the final restart of the Feature, Kofoid had another stellar launch, pulling ahead of Pittman by several car lengths. That propelled him to a more than four second lead by the time he found the checkered flag.
“I don’t believe in perfection, but this car was damn near perfect,” Kofoid said. “Probably the only thing that made me nervous was we couldn’t take off good. I kind of stumbled quite a bit. But I figured if I keep my pace up and just go around the top the long way I could get a good enough gap to enter on the top.”
Pittman, who finished second in the National Open last year, finished second in the prelim, knowing what he'll need to do to win his first National Open title later in the night.
“I had a shot at him. We restarted right on his bumper, that was the closest I got to him for the rest of the race,” Pittman said. “We just didn’t have anything for him. They’ve been one of the cars to beat in the country, no matter where they go the last month or two.
“But our car is really good, for us to go from seventh to second… We just didn’t have the all-out speed. Face it, I’m not going to pound the top as hard as some of these guys do and Buddy is one of the best at it. Our shot is to get around the bottom or middle.”
Dietz rounded out the podium, scoring his career-best finish with the World of Outlaws and first top-five finish with the Series.
“This is awesome for our team,” Dietz said. “Just a massive thank you to all of my crew, sponsors, family. It has been a helluva ride the last two years now. We’ve been very strong and just getting better and better. There, in the Feature, I didn’t want that red flag with Gio, because I was just getting up there to Buddy. I felt like we were better at that point. Just how these races play out.”
With a 25th to 12th run, Carson Macedo earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Reigning National Open champion Brent Marks claimed the Simpson Pole Award in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Daryn Pittman, Brent Marks and David Gravel. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Kasey Kahne.
Jacob Allen won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
And the Smith Titanium Break Systems Brake of the Race went to Scelzi.
UP NEXT: Later this evening, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars battle the PA Posse for the biggest crown jewel prize in Pennsylvania – the $75,000-to-win WEIS Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit at Williams Grove Speedway.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 laps) 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[4]; 2. 69K-Daryn Pittman[7]; 3. 2D-Chase Dietz[1]; 4. 19-Brent Marks[5]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 6. 39M-Anthony Macri[8]; 7. 83SR-James McFadden[10]; 8. 2-David Gravel[6]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 10. 13-Justin Peck[12]; 11. 67-Justin Whittall[13]; 12. 41-Carson Macedo[25]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne[3]; 14. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[22]; 15. 1S-Logan Schuchart[27]; 16. 24D-Danny Sams III[16]; 17. 58-Chase Randall[14]; 18. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[18]; 19. 8-Cory Eliason[24]; 20. 1A-Jacob Allen[21]; 21. 28M-Conner Morrell[23]; 22. 11-TJ Stutts[11]; 23. 8R-Freddie Rahmer[26]; 24. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[28]; 25. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 26. 49-Brad Sweet[19]; 27. 22-Brandon Spithaler[20]; 28. 21-Brian Brown[17]
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/daytime-special-buddy-kofoid-wins-weis-markets-national-open-prelim/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6230
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/tracks/?track=Williams+Grove+Speedway
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Zach Daum Wins at Jacksonville After Timms, Miller Tangle in Final Corner
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Oct. 4, 2024) — Speed. Slider. Crash. Checkered. Friday’s Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota main event had a finish like none other in 2024.
When race leader Ryan Timms and teammate Gavin Miller tangled and crashed into the inside wall in the final corner on the last lap, Zach Daum was there to capitalize, slipping by both drivers on the bottom out of Turn 4 and crossing the stripe to steal the win — the second of his Midget career at Jacksonville Speedway.
“Honestly, when I came around, obviously I was happy, but I just felt really bad for Ryan because I felt like he drove a really good race,” Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, said. “He kinda deserved to win that.”
Daum’s second win of the season was his first trip to Victory Lane since May, when he and Trifecta Motorsports won at Millbridge Speedway (NC). The $4,000 score marked the Oklahoma-based team’s seventh career Xtreme Outlaw Series win — all seven of which have come with Daum in the seat since the dawning of their long-term partnership in June of last year.
Not having been to Victory Lane in five months had left Daum and the team scratching their heads looking for an answer to their competition. Now, they’ve found it and brought it out in front of the driver’s home state crowd.
“We’re back on the right path of where we should’ve been all year,” Daum said. “We kinda got off-track there searching for stuff, and now we’re back to how we were last year. Hopefully, we can just maintain that.”
While Timms established himself as the most dominant car throughout the first half of the main event — expanding his lead out to over four-and-a-half seconds at its largest — Daum and teammate Kameron Key battled side-by-side through the halfway point of the race. Key and Series points leader Cannon McIntosh later collided battling for position on Lap 19, sending McIntosh into a single rollover and Key to the pits with a flat tire, but both recovered to finish 13th and 14th, respectively.
On the ensuing restart, Timms took off and created a slight gap between himself and Daum, with his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) teammate Miller right behind in third place. With Miller on the high side and Daum rolling the bottom lane, the two closed the gap to Timms and with the white flag in the air, both were in a position to make a move for the lead in the final corners.
“When I saw the white, I was thinking about either sliding myself or running the bottom or diamonding or something in (Turns) 3 and 4,” Timms, 18, of Oklahoma City, OK, said. “But I figured I’d just keep doing what I was doing. I thought Zach was in second, and I’ve been in that situation with him. He’s not the guy to throw a Hail Mary, so I was expecting to go in 3 and 4 and just coast through there and take the checkered.”
Miller got the best run off Turn 2, zooming past Daum on the bottom to take second and charged into Turn 3 with great speed. While Timms rode the high side through Turn 3, Miller used his momentum to make one last-ditch effort for the lead, sliding up in front of Timms with a big slide-job as they rounded the corner.
“Gavin actually pulled alongside of me one lap before that on the outside, so I kinda figured he was diamonding or somehow carrying more speed through there than I was and then was getting the run down the straightaway,” Daum said. “I beat him off of (Turn) 4 and I didn’t hear him into 1 and then he set me up to come off of 2, but he was so low down the straightaway that I didn’t know where he was going. He got to Turn 3, and I don’t think he knew where he was going.”
Though Miller’s car executed the pass without contact, a big rebound off the cushion pitched his car back down toward the bottom of the track, right into the path of Timms. The two collided and spun into the jersey barriers in the infield as Daum snuck by underneath both of them to take the lead and the win on the final lap.
“Whenever I went to try slide and hit the cushion, I kinda ramped up on it, so it kinda shot my car down the track,” Miller said. “Ryan wasn’t doing anything wrong, just trying to cross me back over using the middle and I’m already coming down because the way the cushion is here, you can’t blow it in like that.”
“They went out of my peripheral, and I just tried to get across the line first at that point; I didn’t realize they had crashed until I came back around,” Daum said.
In the end, Timms was scored with a 15th-place finish. A podium finish would have likely meant a large points gain in the championship standings after McIntosh’s incident, but now his gap has expanded to 139 points with only one race left.
“I can’t say I wouldn’t have done the exact same thing Gavin did,” Timms said. “If this was a night 10 races ago, I probably wouldn’t be so torn up about it. It sucks; I’d say that pretty much takes me out of the championship.”
Fellow Illinois racer and new track record holder Chase McDermand crossed the finish in second while Indiana-native Rylan Gray scored his first career national Midget Series podium with a third-place finish. Joe B. Miller came home fourth after starting 17th, and Karter Sarff completed the top five.
McDermand was awarded the Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award in Qualifying (new track record 11.814). Hayden Reinbold won Toyota Racing Heat 1 while Daum took the checkered in TJ Forged Heat 2.
UP NEXT
Championship weekend for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets continues at Jacksonville Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 5. Tickets will be available at the gate or in advance at XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7U-Zach Daum[6]; 2. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 3. 87-Rylan Gray[8]; 4. 51B-Joe B Miller[17]; 5. 21K-Karter Sarff[9]; 6. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[2]; 7. 68-Jacob Denney[10]; 8. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[14]; 9. 14S-Tyler Edwards[11]; 10. 55-Trevor Cline[12]; 11. 98-Gunnar Setser[21]; 12. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[13]; 13. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[7]; 14. 5U-Kameron Key[3]; 15. 67-Ryan Timms[4]; 16. 97-Gavin Miller[5]; 17. 3N-Jake Neuman[15]; 18. 50-Daniel Adler[20]; 19. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[18]; 20. 83-Will Armitage[16]; 21. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[19]; 22. 66-Jayden Clay[22]
ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/recap/zach-daum-wins-at-jacksonville-after-timms-miller-tangle-in-final-corner/
EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6141
TRACK INFO: https://jacksonvillespeedway.com/
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POTENT PAIRING: Daryn Pittman Ready to Chase Elusive National Open Title with Kreitz Racing
The 2013 World of Outlaws champion has come so close so many times to capturing the crown jewel
MECHANICSBURG, PA (October 3, 2024) - The stars looked to be aligning last year for Daryn Pittman at Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open.
He moved forward from fourth to second in his Heat Race to make the Dash, advanced two spots in the Dash to line himself up sixth for the Feature, and charged all the way to the lead on Lap 12 of the main event. After five runner-ups in one of the sport’s most prestigious crown jewels, Pittman appeared bound for victory aboard the iconic Kreitz Racing No. 69K.
But it wasn’t quite meant to be. Eventual champion Brent Marks found the speed he needed to drive back around Pittman on Lap 23 and pull away, forcing Pittman to settle for second a sixth time.
But a new year brings another opportunity. Pittman, the 2013 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion, is once again teamed with the Kreitz crew for a run at this weekend’s Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit (Oct. 4-5). The pairing has raced only 10 nights together in 2024 but have been fast every time.
They won their first night out locally at Williams Grove on May 31. A couple weeks later at Knoxville Raceway with the World of Outlaws in June, Pittman went Quick Time and earned a top 10. At Williams Grove’s Summer Nationals in July, Pittman started on the front row before finishing fourth. Then, on the sport’s biggest stage at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Pittman put the No. 69K on the front row of the finale before finishing 11th.
“It’s been a lot of fun, and it’s just a pleasure to work with the whole team, the whole group of guys,” Pittman said. “It’s a good group that, I think, right now fits me really well. It fits my schedule. It fits the races I want to run. I think what I fit what they’re looking for as well. It’s been good to be able to have success, and it’s a lot of fun to be able to get behind the wheel of a car that you know if going to be maybe the car to beat every night it hits the track especially at Williams Grove.”
Pittman and the Kreitz crew now prepare to enter a weekend circled on everyone in the Sprint Car community’s calendar. The National Open creates a distinct vibe, unique from the sport’s other major events. It’s the ultimate “us against them” and brings out the utmost passion of all fans that venture to Williams Grove.
“Honestly, the (Knoxville) Nationals are cool. The Kings Royal is cool. They’re all really neat, huge events in their own right,” Pittman said. “But I just think that the atmosphere on Saturday night at the National Open at Williams Grove with the people in the infield so much closer to the action. You don’t feel as separated as you do at Knoxville and Eldora from the fans. It’s a big event, and you know it. The atmosphere is unlike any other in Pennsylvania the rest of the year.”
A National Open title is at the top of Pittman’s bucket list. Last year’s heartbreak was the latest in what’s been a tale of coming up just short at the prestigious event. His six second place finishes have come with four different teams – Kasey Kahne Racing (2013 and 2018), Titan Racing (2005), Heffner Racing (2011), Roth Motorsports (2019), and Kreitz Racing (2023). And he’s led laps in three of those runner-ups. The hunger has grown and grown.
“Obviously, it would mean the world to me,” Pittman said of potentially winning. “Would it be the biggest win of my career? Honestly, I don’t know. I feel like we’ve been really blessed and had a lot of big ones and success along the way. I hope I get the chance to think about where that race fits, but I can tell you it’s the one I’ve wanted to win the most for a long time. And that’s mainly because we’ve been so close to doing it and just haven’t been able to seal it off.”
And if Pittman pulls it off, there’s another burning question to be answered – one sure to inspire debate among World of Outlaws and PA Posse fans. He’s a World of Outlaws champion from Oklahoma that also spent four years racing primarily in Pennsylvania. Now, he’s in one of the “Keystone State’s” most famed cars. So, who gets to claim him?
“I would be a National Open winner, and they can call me whatever they want,” Pittman said with a laugh. “I’ve competed for it on a lot of fronts as far as full-time Outlaw and full-time PA. I love that side of it from the fans at the banter that goes along with it.”
The Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit kicks off at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday, Oct. 4, before the $75,000-to-win/$2,500-to-start finale on Saturday, Oct. 5. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/potent-pairing-daryn-pittman-ready-to-chase-elusive-national-open-title-with-kreitz-racing/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6231
TRACK INFO: https://www.williamsgrove.com
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TRACK TALK: Jacksonville’s Banking, Speeds Bring Thrills, Challenges to Midget Racers
Xtreme Outlaw Series championship to be decided at demanding 1/4-mile bullring Oct. 4–5
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 2, 2024) — Banked, curbed and fast. Jacksonville Speedway hosts the 2024 season finale for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota this Friday–Saturday, Oct. 4–5, and will offer drivers one of the biggest challenges of the season.
Located approximately two hours north of St. Louis, the black dirt, banked 1/4-mile oval located inside the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, IL, has been a host of Midget racing every year since 2005 and has hosted the Xtreme Outlaw Series in each of its first two seasons. This weekend, its hosts one final Midget special for the year with a 25-lap, $4,000-to-win main event on Friday and a 30-lap, $5,000-to-win program to close the season on Saturday.
Home-state racers Chase McDermand and Karter Sarff — last year’s Xtreme winner at Jacksonville — will race points leader Cannon McIntosh and the rest of the field on both nights of the event. Each offered their sentiments on competing at the venue and the excitement surrounding championship weekend.
Generally speaking, what are your thoughts on racing at Jacksonville?
McDermand: I really like Jacksonville. We seem to have good speed there. I’m super familiar with the track; I’ve grown up going there from when my dad raced Stock Cars there to various Midget races growing up, and then racing there with the D2 and Badger stuff even before Xtreme came along.
McIntosh: I feel like all year, it’s been kind of breaking down those barriers of tracks that I’ve either not been great at or not enjoyed racing at. We’ve went out and kind of changed the narrative for me this year. I’ve won at tracks that I’ve struggled at in the past this year, and actually enjoyed a lot of the tracks that I didn’t enjoy racing at before.
I feel like I’ve lacked a bit of comfort when it comes to running there. It’s probably a little bit of [a mental thing], but I’d say a lot of it is just really understanding the way the track works. I’ve raced there quite a bit, but I feel like I’ve just never got a full understanding of it and what I need to do when I go there.
Sarff: I always look forward to racing at Jacksonville. It’s close to home, not too far of a drive to get there. It’s a little bullring, a lot of action. I have a lot of laps around there, so we’re usually pretty good there. I always look forward to going back to Jacksonville.
Do you like racing at the tiny bullrings like Jacksonville?
McDermand: I do. Jacksonville at least has a little room to move around and race compared to some of the other places we go to. I feel like the big tracks kind of suited me for a couple races this year, but I’ve had good runs on the small tracks too. It helps having some familiarity with the venue that we’re going to, and just having a good notebook is always important to success.
Sarff: Yeah, it seems to be the places we usually stand out, with the big ol’ cushion. But I don’t know, this year we’ve been pretty good on the big tracks as well. I think just getting our whole package put together has been a big thing for us. I’ve always been a short track racer and like the cowboy-up, big-cushion tracks, and that’s usually what Jacksonville is. It suits me pretty well.
What makes Jacksonville stand out from all the other 1/4-mile “bullring” type tracks that Midgets so commonly race on today?
McDermand: For the classification of a 1/4-mile, I feel like it’s pretty small. Seems like we go to a vast majority of 1/4-miles, and they all seem to be a little bit different in length. It’s a tight 1/4-mile and it’s got a lot of banking, which I feel like races well. It seems like it always builds a nice cushion up on the wall, which helps with the sliders and that type of racing. The track’s usually pretty good when we go there in terms of being pretty slick. That bodes well for our type of racing, and it seems like we’re always putting on good shows when we go there.
McIntosh: I’d say one of the things that makes it stand out is how hard you have to run it. It’s usually up around the fence, and you’ve gotta be pretty much running 99 percent the whole time to keep a good pace.
Sarff: I feel like it’s one of the fastest 1/4-mile bullrings that we go to. It usually puts on some good races no matter what; I feel like we’ve never really had a boring race there. It’s close to home too, so that stands out to me. Not too far of a drive to get there and a short drive home as well. We’ve always ran well there. It’s the place I ran my first 305 Sprint Car race at, so I have a lot of special laps I’ve made there.
What is something that only a driver would know about racing at Jacksonville, something a fan can’t understand by just watching?
McDermand: As a driver, something that always sticks out to me about Jacksonville is the frontstretch. When you’re racing on the frontstretch — that’s where you pull on and off the racetrack, so there’s no wall or anything there — so you have to be careful of the huge berm going into Turn 1 and off of Turn 4. That’s something that’s definitely bitten a lot of people.
McIntosh: The top is trickier than it seems. Being able to trust your car. I feel like it definitely tests the balance of your car, especially early in the night — it’s a lot more rough than it may look. Each corner you get into, there’s always a little bit of a hump that the car goes over, and it unloads the car. It definitely tests the balance and whether or not you can trust your car throughout the night.
Sarff: It’s just fast. It’s one of those places where, as a driver, you go up to watch a Heat Race that you’re not in and it’s just kinda wild to see how fast they’re going.
What are your expectations for the atmosphere and the racing in the final weekend of the season?
McDermand: Me and Ashton (Torgerson) that are kind of tight [in points], maybe a little bit harder racing there compared to the rest. You might get a couple of those throughout the top 10 maybe that are close, but nothing changes for me, really. You still have to go out there. My philosophy is if you win, you do everything that you can to get the points anyway. We always show up to win, so nothing really changes from my perspective.
McIntosh: I feel like it’ll be pretty normal. Obviously, people know what’s on the line, but at the same time, I’d like to think that a few of us have enough respect to race each other the way we have all year and not try to overdo it. There’s a lot of guys that aren’t in contention anymore and can make up some places, but I’d say that everyone is gonna be smart about it and respectful.
Sarff: I think some drivers may be a little on the cautious side, but then again, they gotta be running up front, doing all they can and taking advantage of every spot they can get. For drivers that are racing for the championship, I think their mindset shouldn’t change much because they still need to try and win to try and seal up a championship. But for me, how it’s been all year long — we just want to win races.
ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/news/track-talk-jacksonvilles-banking-speeds-bring-thrills-challenges-to-midget-racers/
EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6141
TRACK INFO: https://jacksonvillespeedway.com/
FAN 101: https://about.dirtcar.com/
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World of Outlaws, PA Posse Find Common Ground Working With Milton Hershey School Students
MECHANICSBURG, PA (Oct. 2, 2024) – While the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit puts the World of Outlaws/PA Posse rivalry on the highest pedestal of the year, it also brings the rivals together for an important initiative.
Drivers from both camps will again host students from the Milton Hershey School (MHS) to be honorary crew members for the night at Williams Grove Speedway.
It’s the third year that the World of Outlaws and MHS have collaborated on the initiative, providing students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get hands-on experience with a Sprint Car.
“It is so important for our students to have positive, hands-on career experiences as they think about their futures,” said Shaun Turner, MHS senior director of enrollment management & family relations. “Working with World of Outlaws drivers is a tremendous opportunity to learn from the best and gain new skills in the motorsports and automotive industries. We’re very grateful for the continual partnership that Milton Hershey School has with World of Outlaws, and we’re excited to see our students once again so involved in this event.”
The drivers welcoming a student as an honorary crew member this year include World of Outlaws drivers Brock Zearfoss and Carson Macedo and PA Posse drivers Chase Dietz and Chad Trout.
This will be Zearfoss’ third straight year working with a MHS student, having been a part of the initiative since its inception. He’s been one of the biggest supporters of the school and its programs, making multiple appearances in MHS classes and playing a leading role in the Milton Hershey Sprint Car Experience.
“I think it is really cool that Milton Hershey incorporates the kids with coming in and being a crew person for the night,” Zearfoss said. “It’s really neat for us too, to show them what we do and how a whole night goes from start to finish. It’s pretty special to be able to be a part of that and show the kids all what we do here from the driving aspect to working on the cars.
“I’m excited to see who we can show that to this year. It’s definitely unique to be able to do that, but hopefully at the end of the day when they’re there it’s not just about having fun, they learn a little bit about a different type of automotive side of that industry. Hopefully it gains a little bit of interest in racing for them.”
Dietz shared the same sentiment. While the National Open is the biggest event of the year to him and attracts most of his focus, working with the MHS student will be just as important. “It is an awesome opportunity, not only for the kids, but also us as teams. Really, for the sport to get the kids involved,” Dietz said. “I think it is a great idea that the Series and the Outlaws have been able to bring to reality. I think other places and tracks around the country need to start getting some of these into events to get the younger fans involved. Let them see what goes on behind the scenes. Going into this weekend, I’m looking forward to being a part of the program and being able to show the individual what we do throughout the night. Obviously, a lot of the work is done prior to the event but there is also a ton that’s done in a short period of time throughout these events.”
The York, PA native got to visit MHS and meet with its students for the first time this year during the Sprint Car Experience in May. It was a chance for him to see what the school has to offer and experience the students’ excitement about racing.
“It’s very important to get the younger generation involved,” Dietz said. “They’re what’s going to keep the sport alive. Also, for these kids from Milton Hershey, it’s a great opportunity for them to see something different and maybe be a part of something they’re interested in, whether it’s the auto side or just working on vehicles. Anything about the sport, it gives them a new opportunity to see something new.”
Between the pit crew opportunity and Milton Hershey Sprint Car Experience, Turner said he’s already seen an increased interest in racing across the school.
“The atmosphere at Williams Grove is special and our students are thrilled to be there,” Turner said. “Even in high school, they can see the career possibilities—they want to be the next generation of talent on the track.”
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Williams Grove Speedway for the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5. For tickets, click here.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
About Milton Hershey School
Founded by Milton S. Hershey, and his wife Catherine, in 1909, Milton Hershey School is one of the nation’s best private schools, where qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade live on campus in Hershey, PA and receive a high-quality education at no cost to the students or their families. For more information, click here.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/world-of-outlaws-pa-posse-find-common-ground-working-with-milton-hershey-school-students/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6231
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 62nd Weis Markets National Open Brings World of Outlaws, PA Posse Rivalry to New Heights
The Sprint Car crown jewel puts bragging rights and big money on the line this weekend at Williams Grove
MECHANICSBURG, PA (October 1, 2024) - Sprint Car Racing’s fiercest rivalry reaches its peak this week.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are set to venture into Pennsylvania where the PA Posse await to defend home turf on the biggest stage.
The two sides will converge on Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway this weekend (Oct. 4-5) for the 62nd running of the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit. The crown jewel elevates even more in 2024 with nearly $300,000 in purse money up for grabs over the two nights, all culminating in a $75,000-to-win/$2,500-to-start finale.
But it’s not only about the massive money on the line this weekend, it’s about the prestige. It’s being able to forever call yourself a National Open champion. It’s the World of Outlaws invaders ready to face off with the country’s toughest locals. It’s the Posse ready put up their best defense. It’s a collection of invaders aiming to steal the glory. It’s thousands of fans creating a fierce atmosphere.
The next chapter of National Open history is ready to be written.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
DONNY’S DOMINANCE: Williams Grove Speedway may be the pinnacle of Posse country, but no driver has experienced greater success at the National Open than 10-time World of Outlaws champion and North Dakota native Donny Schatz.
The 47-year-old owns a record six titles (2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2020) in the crown jewel. In addition to the four victories, Schatz has also bagged four runner-ups and a trio of thirds, giving him 13 podiums in 25 attempts. His average finish in the event is a stout 5.96.
Schatz’s strength at Williams Grove doesn’t stop with the “Natty O.” The half mile is home to 21 of his 315 career Series triumphs, which is more than any other track on his list and ranks behind only Steve Kinser’s massive tally of 38.
This weekend supplies Schatz the chance to extend his record with a seventh National Open win in the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15.
GRAVEL’S GROUND: With a hometown of Watertown, CT, David Gravel may not quite come from a PA Posse background, but Williams Grove Speedway is a special place for him.
It’s where he first raced a Sprint Car. It’s where he burst onto the scene with a 2014 National Open victory before adding another in 2017. Earlier this year, Williams Grove became home to his 100th career World of Outlaws checkered flag. The Mechanicsburg, PA oval is also most responsible for getting Gravel to triple digits as nine of his now 102 victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt have occurred there.
Gravel can further cement his place in the Williams Grove history books this weekend. Only seven legendary drivers – Donny Schatz, Lance Dewease, Steve Kinser, Kenny Weld, Steve Smith, Doug Wolfgang, and Stevie Smith – have a least a trio of National Open trophies. Gravel could join the exclusive club this weekend aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. A win on either night would make him only the sixth different driver with double digit World of Outlaws scores at the historic facility.
GLORY AT THE GROVE: Schatz and Gravel aren’t the only two current World of Outlaws competitors to visit Williams Grove Victory Lane.
Carson Macedo is the one other full-timer with a National Open title. The Lemoore, CA native topped the 2021 running with Jason Johnson Racing for a $75,000 payday. Another on Saturday would make him the 14th different multi-time champion of the event.
Fellow Californian Giovanni Scelzi scored at Williams Grove in 2018. The current driver of the KCP Racing No. 18 steered the Indy Race Parts No. 71 to victory to become the youngest winner in Series history – a record that still stands.
Back before he even joined the World of Outlaws tour, Brock Zearfoss upset the World of Outlaws in 2017 at the Mechanicsburg, PA oval.
Another Pennsylvania native, Logan Schuchart, finally broke through last year after more than 50 Williams Grove attempts when he claimed the Morgan Cup for the World of Outlaws.
And lastly, Sheldon Haudenschild has one Williams Grove triumph, taking the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 across the finish line first in July 2021.
MAYOR OF THE OUTLAWS: As Bill Rose continues to heal from injuries sustained earlier this year, Dylan Cisney has been tabbed as the driver of the No. 6 machine for the remainder of the World of Outlaws campaign.
The partnership was supposed to begin this past weekend in Ohio, but Mother Nature had other plans. So, Cisney’s stint with Rose is set to begin on home turf this weekend for the Port Royal, PA native.
“The Mayor” is yet to win at Williams Grove, but he did collect local runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2022. He’s won once in 2024, topping a Port Royal Speedway race on April 20.
POSSE PRIDE: There’s no event on the calendar that the Pennsylvania Posse want more than the National Open. It’s the ultimate stage to represent the home state, make the fans proud, and compete for major cash. As always, the Pennsylvania contingent boasts a stout set of locals ready to square off with the World of Outlaws.
Anthony Macri stands out as a prime candidate to make the Posse proud. He’s tied as the nation’s winningest Sprint Car driver this year with 15 wins under his belt including four at Williams Grove. The Dillsburg, PA driver has never beaten the World of Outlaws at “The Grove,” but he’s been knocking on the door with 10 top fives.
Fayetteville, PA’s Lance Dewease may have the best résumé in the history of Williams Grove Speedway. His record 115 total victories outrank the second most by 25. Seventeen of those wins have come against the World of Outlaws including five National Open championships. A sixth this weekend would equal him with Schatz for the most.
Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg, PA) already toppled the World of Outlaws for a “Natty O” title in 2016 with Gary Kauffman Racing. A trio of his 11 victories this season have happened at Williams Grove.
In July, Liverpool, PA’s T.J. Stutts stunned the World of Outlaws by holding off David Gravel to grab the Morgan Cup. He’s tallied two more Williams Grove trophies on a local level this year amid what’s been a resurgent season for the 44-year-old.
These four are expected to be joined by several others including Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA), Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover, PA), Lucas Wolfe (Mechanicsburg, PA), Steve Buckwalter (Royersford, PA), and more.
INVADERS: The World of Outlaws and the PA Posse won’t be the only groups to keep an eye on this weekend. A cast of invaders with no current connections to either group will be shooting to steal the show.
Daryn Pittman invades from Owasso, OK but may serve as honorary Posse as he will again get behind the wheel of the iconic Kreitz Racing No. 69K. Last year, Kreitz became the fifth different car Pittman has taken to a runner-up finish in the National Open. The pairing won a local Williams Grove race earlier this year, and Pittman is hungry to seal the deal on his first “Natty O” title.
Brent Marks calls Pennsylvania home but now races nationally. The defending National Open champion will head back to familiar territory looking to become the first back-to-back winner since Donny Schatz in 2004-2005.
Tyler Courtney is expected to bring some "Sunshine" to Williams Grove this weekend with the Clauson Marshall Racing crew. He debuted at the National Open last year with a top 10, and the team NOS Energy Drink driver has a best finish of fourth (twice) at the half mile.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, October 4-5 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (57/67 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7742 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-90 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-170 PTS)
4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-234 PTS)
5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-250 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-366 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-370 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-882 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1266 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1534 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
14 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):
408 Laps – Carson Macedo
329 Laps – David Gravel
214 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
119 Laps – Michael Kofoid
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
52 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
14 Laps – Shane Golobic
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
6 Laps – D.J. Netto
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
9 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon Brooks
HEAT RACE WINNERS (54 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
28 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman, Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon Brooks
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):
40 Dashes – Carson Macedo
39 Dashes – David Gravel
34 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
33 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
28 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
16 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Landon Brooks
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, Jamie Veal
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (44 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog
3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig Kinser
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane Golobic
PODIUM FINISHES (28 Drivers):
28 Podiums – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
21 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim Kaeding
TOP 10 FINISHES (81 Drivers):
51 Top 10s – David Gravel
49 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
47 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
44 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
40 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
29 Top 10s – Bill Balog
14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3)
53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8)
54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4)
55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5)
56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: McIntosh, Timms Lead Storylines for Championship Weekend at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Sept. 30, 2024) — The final weekend of the 2024 season for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota has arrived, and the chase for the championship has reached fever pitch.
The black dirt, banked 1/4-mile of Jacksonville Speedway will play host to the final two races and settle the points championship chase between Cannon McIntosh and Ryan Timms. Two full programs are on tap, including a 25-lap, $4,000-to-win main event on Friday, Oct. 4, and a 30-lap, $5,000-to-win finale on Saturday, Oct. 5.
A championship ceremony will follow the conclusion of Saturday’s Feature and include the championship trophy presentation along with the $30,000 championship check.
The Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) 410 Winged Sprint Cars and WFO Winged Outlaw Micro Series are also scheduled to compete on both dates. Other racing activities include the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Pinewood Derby competition, scheduled for Saturday at 1pm in the indoor concourse area behind the main grandstands. Anyone who would like to build a car and race is encouraged to do so; rules can be found at JacksonvilleSpeedway.com.
Tickets for both days are on sale now at the link below. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
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Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
EYES ON THE PRIZE — With two races left, 133 points is all that stands between the two championship contenders Cannon McIntosh and Ryan Timms.
McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, has been the points leader for nearly the entire season while his teammate at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) Ryan Timms — the 18-year-old from Oklahoma City, OK — has trailed in second place. While that points gap has expanded and contracted intermittently throughout the season, McIntosh remains the top driver with the most wins (six), top fives (19) and top-10 finishes (20) of any driver. Timms trails with three Feature wins and second-most top fives (15) and top 10s (18).
Read Also — TITLE BOUT: McIntosh, Timms Ready to Compete for Championship at Jacksonville
Both drivers have had past success at Jacksonville. McIntosh has the most with two wins in POWRi National Midget League competition (July 2022, June 2023) and finished runner-up to Karter Sarff at the Xtreme Outlaw Series race there last year. Timms has not reached Victory Lane there in a Midget, but has with his 410 Winged Sprint Car, scoring a Feature win with MOWA in April 2023.
In addition to fighting for their first national Midget series championships as drivers, a bit of Xtreme Outlaw Series history is on the line as well in the team category. Either driver can clinch KKM’s 18th national Midget points title and in doing so would make the Columbus, IN-based organization the first in Xtreme history to win back-to-back championships.
PODIUM SPOT — While the spotlight in the battle for the Series championship remains on the points leaders, there’s still a score left to be settled for third place in the standings between Ashton Torgerson and Chase McDermand.
Torgerson, the 18-year-old national Midget rookie from Glendale, AZ, is one of KKM’s newest breakout stars, garnering three Feature wins with Xtreme Outlaw Series this year to compliment six top-fives and 16 top-10 finishes. After finishes of fifth and sixth in the two most recent events at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in August, Torgerson overtook McDermand in the points standings and now sits 35 points ahead.
McDermand, 24, of Springfield, IL, will attempt to surpass the 35-point gap he faces in the final two races. He’s never been to Jacksonville Victory Lane but has had many laps around the track before, both with the Xtreme Outlaw Series, POWRi and in the D2 Midget ranks. He’ll also be coming in with a surge of momentum after going to Victory Lane with USAC at The Dirt Track at IMS last weekend in the marquee BC39 event.
DEFENDING WINNER — This weekend, Karter Sarff returns to Jacksonville where he defeated the Xtreme Outlaw Series regulars one year ago.
Last September, the 21-year-old from Mason City, IL, came to challenge the Xtreme Outlaw regulars at Jacksonville and gave them all they could handle, coming from sixth on the starting grid and passing McIntosh with five laps-to-go to score his second career Series win.
Sarff is also the most recent Series winner, going to Victory Lane in back-to-back fashion at I-55 in August, and will be among the local favorites to potentially win again on Xtreme championship weekend.
HOME COOKING — Local open-wheel favorite Jake Neuman, of New Berlin, IL, is scheduled to be in action with the Midgets and the MOWA Sprint Cars this weekend at his home track.
The 27-year-old is set for back-to-back nights of double-duty racing at Jacksonville, piloting both his own 410 Winged Sprint Car and the O’Dell Racing No. 3N Midget. He’s had success in the Sprint Car ranks this season, going to Victory Lane at both Jacksonville and Sycamore Speedway (Maple Park, IL) in local competition.
In addition to his two MOWA wins at Jacksonville (2021, 2022), he also won at the 1/4-mile bullring with the POWRi National Midget League in 2016, defeating a host of local and regional talent.
A NEW FACE — National Midget series regular Jacob Denney, of Galloway, OH, is set to make his first-ever appearance in a KKM-prepared car this weekend.
The 19-year-old racer will get behind the wheel of the Curb Records, Toyota-powered LynK Chassis No. 68 and compete on both nights with the Xtreme Outlaw Series. Denney makes up a packed KKM roster of seven cars this weekend, joining teammates McIntosh and Timms, Gavin Miller, Ashton Torgerson, Kale Drake and Gunnar Setser.
Denney was a winner with the POWRi National Midget League at Jacksonville in June, capturing the checkers and defeating a strong roster of drivers including Drake, Thomas Meseraull, McDermand and McIntosh.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday–Saturday, Oct. 4–5, at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Illinois
On the internet
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Cannon McIntosh: 4360 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K
- Ryan Timms: 4227 points (-133) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67
- Ashton Torgerson: 3980 points (-380) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K
- Chase McDermand: 3945 points (-415) | CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Zach Daum: 3860 points (-500) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Hayden Reinbold: 3756 points (-604) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Trevor Cline: 3446 points (-914) | Cline Racing #55
- Gavin Miller: 3341 points (-1019) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97
- Tyler Edwards: 3301 points (-1059) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #14S
- Karter Sarff: 3198 points (-1162) | Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers)
6 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K)
4 wins – Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K)
3 wins – Ashton Torgerson (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler Racing #7x), Kale Drake (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U), Chase McDermand (CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40)
Toyota Feature laps led (15 drivers)
113 laps – Cannon McIntosh
95 laps – Ryan Timms
80 laps – Karter Sarff
72 laps – Ashton Torgerson
44 laps – Kale Drake
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
30 laps – Chase McDermand
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull
25 laps – Zach Daum
29 laps – Hayden Reinbold
12 laps – Taylor Reimer
11 laps – Jade Avedisian
5 laps – Michael Pickens, Tyler Edwards
1 lap – Jason McDougal
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (12 drivers)
4 awards – Ethan Mitchell
3 awards – Kale Drake, Karter Sarff
2 awards – Ryan Timms
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Kyle Jones, Trevor Cline, Zach Daum, Tyler Edwards, Hayden Reinbold, Chase McDermand, Joe Wirth
Heat Race winners (22 drivers)
8 wins – Ashton Torgerson
6 wins – Chase McDermand, Ryan Timms, Cannon McIntosh
5 wins – Kale Drake, Zach Daum, Gavin Miller
4 wins – Tyler Edwards
3 wins – Trevor Cline, Karter Sarff
2 wins – Jade Avedisian, Nick Hoffman
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Ethan Mitchell, Jason McDougal, Gunnar Setser, Hayden Reinbold
High-points honors (12 drivers)
4 honors – Cannon McIntosh
3 honors – Ryan Timms
2 honors – Zach Daum, Ashton Torgerson, Chase McDermand, Gavin Miller
1 honor – Tyler Edwards, Karter Sarff, Kale Drake, Michael Pickens, Hayden Reinbold
Last Chance Showdown wins (10 drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell, Ashton Torgerson, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
Hard Charger Awards (15 drivers)
3 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Ryan Timms
2 awards – Chase McDermand
1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms, Kayla Roell, Gunnar Setser, Jade Avedisian, Elijah Gile, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller, Jacob Denney, Ashton Torgerson, Corbin Rueschenberg
Podium finishes (16 drivers)
14 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
10 podiums – Ryan Timms
7 podiums – Zach Daum
5 podiums – Chase McDermand, Karter Sarff
4 podiums – Ashton Torgerson, Hayden Reinbold
3 podiums – Kale Drake, Gavin Miller
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Jade Avedisian, Michael Pickens, Trevor Cline, Jacob Denney, Jason McDougal
Top-10 finishes (38 drivers)
20 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh
18 top-10s – Ryan Timms
17 top-10s – Chase McDermand
16 top-10s – Ashton Torgerson
15 top-10s – Zach Daum
12 top-10s – Karter Sarff
11 top-10s – Hayden Reinbold, Gavin Miller
8 top-10s – Kale Drake, Jade Avedisian, Trevor Cline
6 top-10s – Tyler Edwards
5 top-10s – Taylor Reimer, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
3 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell, Gunnar Setser
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Sam Johnson, Jacob Denney, Jason McDougal, Thomas Meseraull
1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Will Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray, Todd McVay, Kevin Thomas Jr, Elijah Gile, Brayton Lynch, Nick Drake, Jacob Dykstra, Briggs Danner, Michael Pickens, Andrew Felker, Drake Edwards, Jonathan Beason, Shannon McQueen, Corbin Rueschenberg
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs, MO / Kale Drake (1)
5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan Timms (1)
6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton Torgerson (1)
7. Fri, May 10 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Ashton Torgerson (2)
8. Sat, May 11 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Cannon McIntosh (2)
9. Tue, May 21 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Karter Sarff (2)
10. Wed, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Zach Daum (1)
11. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Ryan Timms (2)
12. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Cannon McIntosh (3)
13. Thu, May 30 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Cannon McIntosh (4)
14. Fri, May 31 / Coles County Speedway / Mattoon, IL / Ashton Torgerson (3)
15. Fri, July 19 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Ryan Timms (3)
16. Sat, July 20 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Cannon McIntosh (5)
17. Fri, July 26 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Cannon McIntosh (6)
18. Sat, July 27 / Tulsa Speedway / Tulsa, OK / Chase McDermand (1)
19. Fri, Aug. 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (3)
20. Sat, Aug. 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (4)
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EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6141
TRACK INFO: https://jacksonvillespeedway.com/
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Persistent Showers from Hurricane Helene Cancel Sharon’s Federated Auto Parts Showdown
With persistent showers hitting Hartford, OH Saturday evening and weather models projecting steady rain throughout the night, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car and track officials have agreed to cancel Sharon Speedway’s Federated Auto Parts Showdown.
The showers came as a result of remnants from Hurricane Helene shifting course toward Sharon Speedway. The decision to cancel comes with guidance from Precision Weather Service, who have closely monitored the hurricane throughout the week.
If you purchased a ticket in advance for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown, you will receive a face-value credit to your MyDirtTickets.com account – good for two years – to be used toward any World of Outlaws event available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. If a credit to your account does not work for you, then you have until Oct. 28 to request a refund.
If you purchased a ticket or pit pass at the race track, please mail the ticket or wristband to 7575 W Winds Blvd NW Ste D, Concord, NC 28027 in an envelope postmarked by October 28 for a refund.
The Series now shifts its focus to one of Sprint Car Racing’s crown jewels. Williams Grove Speedway’s Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit (Oct. 4-5) serves up a $75,000-to-win/$2,500-to-start finale as the World of Outlaws and PA Posse battle for big money and bragging rights. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
David Gravel currently sits atop the standings in pursuit of his first championship with Carson Macedo within striking distance 90 points behind.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
TITLE BOUT: McIntosh, Timms Ready to Compete for Championship at Jacksonville
CONCORD, NC (Sept. 27, 2024) — With two races left on the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota schedule, Fri–Sat, Oct. 4–5 at Jacksonville Speedway, Cannon McIntosh and Ryan Timms are ready to settle the score.
The two teammates at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) are vying for their first career national Midget series championships and are currently separated by 133 points in the standings.
McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, has led the points standings nearly the entire season and also tops the win column with six Feature wins in 20 starts. He’s been the most consistent driver on tour throughout the year with 19 top-five finishes (18 consecutive), no DNFs and a worst finish of sixth (Aug. 2 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55).
Timms, 18, of Oklahoma City, OK, currently sits second in the standings and will need to surpass the 133-point gap to take the championship from McIntosh over the final two races. He’s compiled three Feature wins so far this year and amassed 15 top-fives and 18 top-10 finishes in 20 starts.
In addition to their first championships as drivers, McIntosh and Timms are aiming to bring an 18th national Midget series championship (12 with USAC, four with POWRi, two with Xtreme) home for team co-owners Keith Kunz and Pete Willoughby. KKM won the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Series championship with driver Jade Avedisian, which will make the Columbus, IN-based team the first in Series history to win back-to-back championships.
Both growing up around the Oklahoma Micro Sprint scene, McIntosh and Timms were familiar with each other in their first years on the dirt, racing at Micro hotbeds Port City Raceway and I-44 Riverside Speedway. Now, they’re teammates competing against each other for their first national dirt track racing championship.
While they took different paths to become teammates in 2024, they’ve earned each other’s respect along the way.
“I remember watching [Timms] and seeing that he was gonna be good,” McIntosh said. “His dad was a big part of our team. They were a big sponsor for us and helped us a lot. He drove our Midget for a bit actually, and then made the transition over to CB Industries, and now KKM. He’s developed really well; he’s done a good job. He races hard, and I feel like he and I have raced back-and-forth plenty and never really had any problems with each other. We both give each other the respect that we deserve.”
“When I was in the Micros, I was in the lower classes just because I was a lot younger, but we grew up racing at the same tracks as one another and some of the same races,” Timms said. “I remember watching Midget racing when I was still in Micros and Cannon was running for his dad. He’s been in it for a while now and he’s got a lot of Midget laps under his belt. He’s a tough guy to compete with, but I feel like we help one another and push each other to be better every night. I enjoy racing with him, and I’ve enjoyed this whole season so far.”
McIntosh has been through championship-clinching situations in the past, most recently in 2023 when he battled eventual champion Jade Avedisian through the final three races of the season in Oklahoma. Though the sting of the defeat still lingers in his memory, McIntosh made big changes to his career this year — rejoining KKM in January for the first time since 2021 — and said 2024 has been among the most comfortable seasons he’s ever had in the national Midget ranks.
“We were good right off the bat, but I feel like there was still a lot for me to do to get to the point where I was just really comfortable in the car and everything was flowing nice and Keith (Kunz, crew chief) and I were fully trusting each other,” McIntosh said. “It’s really gotten better every weekend we’ve raced.
“We just ran Eldora, and I feel like we were as confident as ever and as good as we’ve ever been. It’s just been flowing really nice.”
This year, McIntosh set a new Series record of 18 consecutive top-five finishes. From the season opener inside the Southern Illinois Center until the first night of the Ironman 55 weekend at I-55 in August, he finished inside the top five in every Xtreme Outlaw Series main event. Never before in his career has he strung together such consistency, now seven years into his Midget career.
“It’s taken time to learn and get better together, because this stuff doesn’t happen overnight,” McIntosh said. “It’s just taken time to build, and we at least had really good runs while we were still doing that. I’m definitely happy with where we’re at.”
McIntosh has also taken a leap in racing discipline this year, evident by his DNF-less season (recorded four in 2023) and change of mindset.
“I think you’ve got to look at the big picture,” McIntosh said. “All the way from the beginning, if you’re not in contention to win every single night, you gotta take those fourths and fifth and just go to the next weekend and fight again. Winning one night and running ninth the next night is just not going to do it. I feel like we’ve been very aware of that, and just known the goal all year.”
Timms has had a strong season as well, tying his personal best for wins in a season at three. He’s been trailing McIntosh by 133 points since early August but has not been able to close the gap due to the rain-related cancelations of the last seven Series events. However, he said he doesn’t hold the rain solely responsible for that gap, as the two 12th-place finishes (Southern Illinois, Millbridge) showing in his results did cost him valuable points in the standings.
“This year has definitely been the most comfortable and confident I’ve been in a Midget,” Timms said. “It really sucks having seven rainouts; that definitely makes it much tougher to get the top spot. But I’ve felt really good all year. I can remember times when I was running top five and would overdrive it or get in the cushion too hard, take myself out or have to restart at the back, or just have bad luck.”
Despite his deficit, Timms is a past winner in 410 Winged Sprint Car competition at Jacksonville and has plenty of laps around the track in Midget. Combined with some good fortune, it could potentially be enough for him make up the gap in two races.
“[Jacksonville is] a technical track; it gets a big lip and can sometimes get really curbed-up right against the wall,” Timms said. “It’s a track I feel like anything can happen on, for sure, and a track I feel like I can definitely get a win or two at.”
Tickets for both days of racing at Jacksonville are on sale now at the link below. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return to Riverside For October Doubleheader
WEST MEMPHIS, AR (Sept. 25, 2024) – For the first time since 2018, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make the trek to Arkansas for a doubleheader weekend at Riverside International Speedway.
The World of Outlaws Bullring Blitz will be Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26, paying $12,000 to win both nights. It’ll be the final weekend of the 2024 season before the championship finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte during the World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 6-9).
When the Series last visited the 1/4-mile track in 2018, Daryn Pittman held off attacks from Sheldon Haudenschild and Brad Sweet to score the victory – his second at the dirt track.
Of active full-time drivers, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz is currently the only World of Outlaws driver with a victory at Riverside. However, that win came in 2008.
Both nights will be crucial for championship contenders David Gravel, Carson Macedo and Schatz. With World Finals looming, a good or bad night could make or break a championship run.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26
Location – West Memphis, AR
Track Record – 11.060 sec. by Jason Solwold on May 5, 2007
Times (CT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.
-Opening ceremonies & racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (April 20, 2018) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spc3fMChnDA
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Riverside –
2018 – Daryn Pittman on April 20
2009 – Tim Kaeding on April 24
2008- Donny Schatz on July 5
2007- Daryn Pittman on May 5
1981 – Sammy Swindell on March 27, Steve Kinser on March 28, Doug Wolfgang on May 29, Sammy Swindell on August 1
1980 – Rick Ferkel on April 4, Tim Green on April 5, Doug Wolfgang on September 15, Terry Gray on September 16
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 7, Sammy Swindell on August 25, Steve Kinser on August 26
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/1-month-alert-world-of-outlaws-return-to-riverside-for-october-doubleheader/
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/tracks/?track=Riverside+International+Speedway
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final Ohio Weekend of 2024 Brings World of Outlaws to Wayne County, Sharon
The northeast Ohio ovals take The Greatest Show on Dirt to the Buckeye State one last time this year
ORRVILLE, OH (September 25, 2024) - The trek to World Finals marches into Ohio this weekend for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars with the Series final trip of 2024 to the “Buckeye State.”
First on the agenda is a return to Orrville, OH’s Wayne County Speedway on Friday, Sept. 27, for the $15,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS Energy Drink. Then, it’s back to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown on Saturday, Sept. 28.
It’ll be The Greatest Show on Dirt’s first time back at Wayne County since 2020 and its 15th visit in Series history to Sharon.
Less than 10 races remain before #AllDirtRoads lead the tour to The Dirt Track at Charlotte to close out the 2024 campaign. And with the championship still up for grabs, both races will be crucial to the title fight.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
HAUD’S HOMECOMING: Any race in his home state of Ohio is special for Sheldon Haudenschild. But Friday’s trip to Wayne County is especially meaningful for the 31-year-old.
Haudenschild’s hometown of Wooster, OH is only 15 minutes down the road from the Orrville, OH oval. He loves the track, and the fans love him. Haudenschild’s sights will be firmly on victory Friday.
He rolls into the weekend as the most recent Series winner at Wayne County, claiming the 2020 visit. The driver of the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink also has several more victories at his home track including five with the All-Star Circuit of Champions.
Haudenschild is also no slouch at Sharon. He beat the All-Stars there in the 2015 Lou Blaney Memorial, and he’s been on the World of Outlaws podium three times including a 2021 runner-up.
RELATED: NOS Energy Drink Boosts Buckeye Brawl at Wayne County; Overall Purse Increased
EVERY POINT MATTERS: The last five World of Outlaws championships have all been decided by less than 100 points, and a similar battle looks to be shaping up in 2024.
David Gravel has sat atop the standings for the bulk of the season with his Big Game Motorsports crew, but Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing are still within striking distance (-90 points) with a dozen races remaining. Both are chasing their first title.
Gravel finished ninth at the 2020 World of Outlaws trip to Wayne County. Back in 2012 he picked up an All-Star podium. Over at Sharon, Gravel grabbed his first win at the Hartford, OH, dirt track earlier this year after two straight runner-up finishes.
Macedo has been consistent in eight Wayne County races with no finish worse than eighth. The highlight of that experience is an All-Star runner-up in 2018. Sharon is a similar story for the Lemoore, CA driver with eight top 10s in nine Feature starts including four podiums.
BUDDY ON THE BRINK: Michael “Buddy” Kofoid moved one step closer to making history as the California swing wrapped up last weekend.
A third and a second pushed his current podium streak to seven in a row with Roth Motorsports and moved him to fourth in the standings. He’s now in position to tie the record for the highest finishing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year in Series history, but he could also set a new mark. Donny Schatz sits just 64 points ahead of the Penngrove, CA native.
Kofoid has been successful at both tracks on this weekend’s agenda. The 22-year-old claimed an All-Star Race at Wayne County in 2019 and podiumed there that same season.
His experience is a little more limited at Sharon but still with flashes of speed. Kofoid posted an All-Star top five in 2022 and drove from 12th to seventh last May with the World of Outlaws.
BUCKEYE BRILLIANCE: Any trip to Ohio is a welcome part of the schedule for Donny Schatz.
The 10-time Series champion has tallied 32 of his 315 career World of Outlaws victories in the “Buckeye State” at six different facilities – Eldora Speedway (18), Attica Raceway Park (five), Atomic Speedway (four), Fremont Speedway (two), Limaland Motorsports Park (two), and Sharon Speedway (one).
Schatz could make Wayne County the seventh on Friday. His only start at the 3/8 mile led to a fourth place run in 2020 aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15. Schatz’s lone Sharon score came last year in May. He’s also run second there on three occasions including earlier this season.
OHIO EXPERTISE: Ohio is one of the most booming hotbeds in the Sprint Car landscape, and many of the area’s top locals plan to join the action this weekend to see how they stack up against the nation’s best.
Rawson, OH’s Ricky Peterson has already topped a pair of Wayne County races this year. He’s also been victorious with both the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) and FAST on Dirt in Orrville, OH.
Cale Thomas may call Ohio’s neighboring state of Indiana home, but the “Buckeye State” is where he races most often. He’s won eight times in 2024 all within the borders of Ohio including a $10,000 payday at Wayne County’s Pete Jacobs Memorial.
Evans City, PA’s Brandon Spithaler is another out-of-state native that often crosses state lines to compete in Ohio. He’s won two times at Wayne County so far this year. He also owns several podium finishes at Sharon.
These three will be joined by several others from the region ready to battle the World of Outlaws.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, Sept. 27 at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH
Saturday, Sept. 28 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (57/69 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7742 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-90 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-170 PTS)
4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-234 PTS)
5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-250 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-366 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-370 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-882 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1266 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1534 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
14 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):
408 Laps – Carson Macedo
329 Laps – David Gravel
214 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
119 Laps – Michael Kofoid
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
52 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
14 Laps – Shane Golobic
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
6 Laps – D.J. Netto
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
9 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon Brooks
HEAT RACE WINNERS (54 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
28 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman, Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon Brooks
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):
40 Dashes – Carson Macedo
39 Dashes – David Gravel
34 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
33 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
28 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
16 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Landon Brooks
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, Jamie Veal
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (44 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog
3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig Kinser
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane Golobic
PODIUM FINISHES (28 Drivers):
28 Podiums – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
21 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim Kaeding
TOP 10 FINISHES (81 Drivers):
51 Top 10s – David Gravel
49 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
47 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
44 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
40 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
29 Top 10s – Bill Balog
14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3)
53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8)
54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4)
55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5)
56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)
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STEAK DINNER: Carson Macedo Tops Dennis Roth Classic for Biggest Win of Career
The Californian sweeps the night in his home state’s biggest World of Outlaws race ever
TULARE, CA (September 21, 2024) - Only a few short weeks ago Carson Macedo saw the potential biggest win of his career fall from his grasp.
The white flag waved at Huset’s Speedway, and he threw everything he had at Michael “Buddy” Kofoid with a final corner slider. Macedo cleared him but couldn’t stop Kofoid’s crossover as he watched $100,000 and Huset’s High Bank Nationals glory slip away.
But he refused to suffer the same fate at the Dennis Roth Classic.
It was a special event for several reasons for Macedo. First, the host track – Thunderbowl Raceway – is only about 30 miles from his hometown of Lemoore, CA. Secondly, the event boasted the largest winner’s share in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car history with $83,000 going to the champion. And the event saluted perhaps his home state’s most impactful car owner in Sprint Car racing.
There was plenty of motivation. He and the Jason Johnson Racing simply needed to execute, and that’s exactly what they did to perfection.
Macedo pieced together a full sweep of the night. It started off with his second straight Simpson Quick Time. He then went on to top both his Heat Race and the Toyota Racing Dash. And he finalized the special evening by leading every circuit of the 35-lap finale to collect the massive payday.
“What a night to have a perfect night,” Macedo said. “Philip (Dietz) just delivered tonight. It was, from start to finish, an absolutely excellent performance by this JJR 41 team. Adam Zimmerman and Robby McQuinn, they worked their tails off. They did a great job. They just made phenomenal adjustments. I wasn’t that comfortable in Hot Laps. Phil just knocked it out of the park for Qualifying really. We just never faded from that point on. It was just unbelievable to drive from start to finish.”
The sweep of the night not only netted Macedo the massive check, it also came with some tasty rewards. With 20 pounds of choice New York steaks, 20 pounds of choice Tri-Tip, and 30 pounds of ribeye steaks collected courtesy of Roth Motorsports, Macedo walked away with 70 pounds of meat.
Macedo’s ninth win of the year was his 44th overall with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He became the 20th different competitor to top a Series race at the Thunderbowl. The Tulare, CA 1/3 mile is the 26th different track where Macedo has won with the World of Outlaws and fourth in his home state.
Macedo started on the pole for the main event and drove ahead to an early advantage. The 28-year-old may have gapped the field early on, but the action behind him was plentiful. Sixth-starting David Gravel charged by Buddy Kofoid to grab third, but Kofoid returned the favor by ripping the top in Turns 3 and 4 to take it right back.
A little further behind them Sheldon Haudenschild was giving the fans a show all on his own aboard the NOS Energy Drink No. 17. He glued his right rear tire to the cushion and beat down the boards. After starting 12th, the Wooster, OH native had cracked the top five by Lap 7. A lap later he took fourth from Gravel. Up ahead of them Kofoid started to battle with Shane Golobic for the runner-up spot.
A Lap 9 restart proved to be pivotal as Kofoid, Gravel, and Haudenschild all rocketed ahead of Golobic for spots second, third, and fourth.
Kofoid looked to run down Macedo to deliver a storybook win for his Roth Motorsports crew, but it wasn’t in the cards on Saturday night. He did everything he could to keep up with Macedo through traffic, but he never managed to close in.
Macedo maintained a healthy advantage throughout the race’s second half on his way to $83,000 and a mountain of meat to feed him and the Jason Johnson Racing cast for weeks.
“Man, what a night,” Macedo said. “Obviously, we were racing for the Dennis Roth Classic. Dennis and Teresa Roth, they’ve given a lot to the sport of Sprint Car Racing. It feels special to win this race. I’ve been competing against the Roth 83 for a while. Obviously, out here in California driving the Tarlton Motorsports 21 and through the transition of my career.”
Kofoid collected his sixth straight podium and $40,000 with a runner-up finish. The Penngrove, CA native had high hopes of bringing the Dennis Roth Classic trophy back to Roth’s Fresno, CA shop, but he didn’t hang his head over yet another strong run as he and the No. 83 team continue to click as the season winds down.
“I feel like I could pace Carson,” Kofoid said. “And I felt like I was just as good as him, but clean air is huge, and when you��re behind him and he kicks up dust, it’s hard to see the wall sometimes when you’ve got to ride the wall. It was a really fun track. I’m just super happy that this event was able to happen for Dennis and Teresa. I feel like they deserve a race like this. I just feel very honored to be the guy to drive this car and be close to getting it done.”
The final spot of the podium belonged to Haudenschild as his charge from 12th led him all the way to third. Combine that with his Friday run, and Haudenschild passed a total of 23 cars in two nights at the Thunderbowl. Time simply ran out for him to have an opportunity at potentially moving by Kofoid and Macedo for victory.
“I had a beautiful race car honestly,” Haudenschild said. “I had confidence right from the drop of the green. I just knew I had to clear a few of those guys that would give a little bit of trouble. Once I got to the guys I knew I could race with like David (Gravel) and a couple other ones, I feel like we had the pace with them for sure. Just too little too late.”
David Gravel and Shane Golobic rounded out the top five.
A 23rd to 10th run earned Tim Kaeding the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo completed a weekend sweep of Simpson Quick Time Awards by claiming his 12th of the season and 45th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart, and Landon Brooks. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Kaleb Montgomery.
Carson Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Bill Balog won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Break Systems Brake of the Race went to Bill Balog.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head east for an Ohio doubleheader beginning with Wayne County Speedway’s (Orrville, OH) Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS Energy Drink on Friday, Sept. 27. Then it’s off to Hartford, OH’s Sharon Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 28 for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 4. 2-David Gravel[6]; 5. 17W-Shane Golobic[2]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[19]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 9. 23-Garet Williamson[11]; 10. 0-Tim Kaeding[23]; 11. 3-Kaleb Montgomery[7]; 12. 45-Landon Brooks[8]; 13. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[22]; 14. 17B-Bill Balog[21]; 15. 21-Cole Macedo[15]; 16. 29-Bud Kaeding[18]; 17. 88N-DJ Netto[9]; 18. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[20]; 19. 88-Austin McCarl[17]; 20. 2K-Gauge Garcia[16]; 21. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[24]; 22. 83T-Tanner Carrick[14]; 23. 2X-Justin Sanders[13]; 24. 57W-Jock Goodyer[10]
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THUNDERBOWL THRILLER: David Gravel Tops Wild Dennis Roth Classic Opener
The point leader arises victorious from four-leader Feature at Tulare for 14th win of season
TULARE, CA (September 20, 2024) - Thunderbowl Raceway delivered yet again.
The California oval always produces some of the best Sprint Car racing in the country. A cushion right against the fence. A technical but fast bottom. Passing everywhere you look. And the Thunderbowl lived up to all the hype on Friday as the Dennis Roth Classic weekend kicked off.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars rolled into town for the first time in two years and gave the fans 30 laps on non-stop excitement. Four different competitors led laps all looking to write various stories of victory. A home state hero now on the World of Outlaws tour in search of a triumphant homecoming. A local eying his first Series win against the nation’s best. A Pennsylvanian looking for a late season surge. And perhaps the country’s most dominant driver hoping to shake a slump.
Ultimately it was the final scenario that played out as David Gravel navigated through a subpar first half of the main event before piecing together a fierce charge to victory. The current point leader with The Greatest Show on Dirt started sixth, slipped back to seventh, and rallied to take the lead on Lap 19 and never looked back.
“We were not good in the Dash at all, and Cody (Jacobs), Stephen (Hamm-Reilly), and Zach (Patterson) changed a bunch of stuff there for the Feature,” Gravel said. “And the car was really good. Hats off to them for rebounding really well there. Just a much needed win for our team.
“It’s Sprint Car racing. A lot of good competition here. Every night is going to be a fight. Obviously, for our confidence, it’s going to help us a bunch. We just haven’t been in position to even lead laps really even if we finish on the podium or top five. We haven’t had the opportunity to lead laps. Tonight was maybe looking the same way, but things went our way, found a lane that worked, and our car was really, really good.”
The victory was Gravel’s 14th of the season with the World of Outlaws and ended a 14-race winless streak dating back to July 28 at Weedsport Speedway. His 15th overall Sprint Car checkered flag of 2024 puts him in a tie with Anthony Macri as the country’s winningest driver. Gravel’s third Tulare triumph equals him with Donny Schatz for the second most at the 1/3 mile, and a weekend sweep would equal him with Tim Kaeding and Joey Saldana for the most.
It was Fresno, CA’s Giovanni Scelzi bringing the field to green with Roseville, CA’s Colby Copeland alongside. Scelzi jumped out to the early advantage while D.J. Netto slid ahead of Copeland on the opening lap to take second.
Scelzi opened up the advantage through the early laps while cars throughout the pack jockeyed for spots. Gravel dropped to seventh on Lap 6 as Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Bill Balog drove around him.
The introduction of traffic into the equation ignited a wild war for the top spot. Netto began to reel in the KCP Racing No. 18 piloted by Scelzi. On the ninth circuit Netto showed him a nose in Turns 3 and 4. And then one lap later he fired a slider in the same set of corners to grab the top spot.
Netto then looked to put some distance between himself and the field as he chased his first career World of Outlaws victory. Disaster nearly struck when he almost got together with a lapped car entering Turn 3, but he rebounded by turning under the car and clearing him exiting Turn 4.
The bid for his first Series win ended when Netto smacked the Turn 2 wall on Lap 16. The contact allowed both Logan Schuchart and Kofoid to drive around him.
Behind them Gravel was suddenly on the move having gotten the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 rolling on the bottom. The Watertown, CT native was seventh on Lap 13. Four trips around the track later he took third. On Lap 18 he rolled by Kofoid for second. Then on the following lap Schuchart slipped up ever so slightly exiting Turn 4, but it was all the space Gravel needed as he motored by the Shark Racing No. 1S.
That moved punctuated an exhilarating 10-lap stretch of swapping the top spot. Once Gravel had the lead, there was no stopping him. He stretched the advantage to more than four seconds and crossed the finish line comfortably ahead.
“I fell back to sixth or seventh or eighth there,” Gravel recalled. “Buddy and Balog passed me with their hair on fire sliding across. I was running up there and didn’t feel that great, and then I sniffed the bottom one time in (Turns) 3 and 4 and felt pretty good and then figured it out. I kind of had that lane a little bit to myself. Logan sniffed it out there. Gio started falling back and then Netto got in the wall. I just was trying to be patient, and it worked out really good.”
Schuchart brought the Shark Racing machine home second. While there was a hint of disappointment after leading laps and not winning, the night proved to be overall encouraging for the Hanover, PA native at a track that hasn’t always been the kindest to him.
“I feel like the bottom was definitely the place to be,” Schuchart said. “David just did a better job than I did for a few laps there. He got underneath me in (Turns) 3 and 4, and I went in a little too hot and just didn’t stick the bottom as good as I needed to. Definitely the best I’ve felt at this place in a long time. Happy to get a podium and run up front.”
The final step of the podium belonged to Kofoid as he and Roth Motorsports continued their hot streak. They’ve now pieced together 10 consecutive finishes of fourth or better including the last six all on the podium. Dennis and Teresa’s car appears poised to be in the running for $83,000 at Saturday’s Dennis Roth Classic finale.
“I was just really stuck on the bottom,” Kofoid said of his charge from ninth. “I figured some people were probably indecisive on where to be. And since I started on the bottom, I committed to just staying down there for a while at least until it moved around. Then it got slick and dirty, and when I moved up to try and race with Logan for the lead and get around lappers, I think the top had just gotten dirtier by that point, and I let David back by. I thought we had a really good Roth Motorsports, Mobil 1, Toyota 83. It was a hectic race. I would’ve liked a yellow. I feel like we had a car capable of winning.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and D.J. Netto completed the top five.
An 18th to fourth run earned Sheldon Haudenschild the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo claimed his 11th Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 44th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heat Races One, Three, and Four belonged to Carson Macedo, D.J. Netto, and Logan Schuchart. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to David Gravel.
Giovanni Scelzi topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Cole Macedo won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Giovanni Scelzi.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars compete for a massive $83,000 payday at Thunderbowl Raceway’s Dennis Roth Classic finale on Saturday, Sept. 21. Tickets will be available at the gate.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[6]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[9]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[18]; 5. 88N-DJ Netto[3]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 9. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[11]; 10. 17W-Shane Golobic[12]; 11. 5V-Colby Copeland[2]; 12. 3-Kaleb Montgomery[15]; 13. 2X-Justin Sanders[14]; 14. 45-Landon Brooks[8]; 15. O-Tim Kaeding[19]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[24]; 17. 10-Dominic Gorden[20]; 18. 29-Bud Kaeding[10]; 19. 57W-Jock Goodyer[13]; 20. 18T-Tanner Holmes[22]; 21. 88A-Joey Ancona[16]; 22. 7S-Landon Crawley[17]; 23. 21-Cole Macedo[21]; 24. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[23]
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MVP: Beau Binder Still Holding KKM Shop, Road Crew Together in 20th Season
CONCORD, NC (Sept. 20, 2024) – Seventeen-time national Midget championship-winning team Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) has been fueled by the experience of co-founders Keith Kunz and Pete Willoughby since its inception in the late 1990s. But there’s one other man they’ve consistently relied on.
Beau Binder.
Fabricator. Shop foreman. Crew chief. Driver coach. The El Paso, TX, native has worked in several roles with KKM since his first season with the team in 2004. This year, he celebrates 20 years with the team as the dependable, dedicated veteran and role model for KKM’s small army of mechanics.
“He’s like Keith and I were back when we first started,” Willoughby said. “It didn’t matter what the clock said, you didn’t leave until you were done. And Beau was always right there by our side.”
As KKM’s longest-tenured crew member, Binder has spent the past four seasons back on the road with the team as a crew chief and driver mentor, chasing points championships with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, USAC National Midget Series and POWRi National Midget League after several years primarily in the team shop in Columbus, IN.
In that time, he’s been able to learn from the best, which he said has helped transform him into the racing brain he is today.
“Being able to work with Keith who is just a master at reading the tracks and knowing what changes to make,” Binder said. “Being able to work with him and his resources has just taught me so much. Where we run so many different drivers, and you learn so quick that you have to watch the car, not the driver to be able to tell what changes to make. That’s such an important telltale sign there of what direction to go.”
Before his first introduction to Midgets, Binder grew up a Sprint Car fan in Texas, attending races with his family locally and wherever their travels took them. At 13, his father gave him his first opportunity as a driver when a new dirt go-kart track opened in nearby Las Cruces, NM. As a neighbor to local Sprint Car racers Joe Yearwood and Dennis Pellicotte, he also took on crew member duties for them, giving him his first lessons in full-size open-wheel race car anatomy.
In 1998, Pellicotte was getting out of Sprint Car racing. Binder’s father bought the equipment and stuck his son in the seat on the condition he got a job to help pay for the expenses and worked on the car himself. As he established himself as a regular competitor around the local 360 Sprint Car scene, Binder doubled his knowledge as both a driver and a mechanic of his own operation.
At the turn of the millennium, Binder was hired as a welder and fabricator at renown drag racing shop Don Davis Race Cars — one of his biggest lessons in motorsports education.
“He taught me all my basic fabricating,” Binder said. “He taught me how to weld, how to build frames and how to repair frames. I knew at that point I probably didn’t have enough money to always go and buy replacement parts. So, it was kinda nice to know how to fix the stuff myself.”
A similar role at Avenger Chassis in 2002 allowed him to focus more on the inner workings of the Sprint Car frames the company produced. This opened the door for his own fledgling 360 Non-Wing Sprint Car career in 2004, when he won the USAC Southwest Sprint Car championship.
During that season, Binder towed to Indiana to compete in USAC’s Indiana Sprint Week. It was there he met Kunz and Willoughby when he visited the KKM shop while searching for a new job. Willoughby soon called and hired him as a crew member on the road for the rest of 2004 before moving him into the shop full-time for the 2005 season to assist with their own increasing production of Sprint Car frames.
“When I first started, we were way more focused on Sprint Cars than Midgets,” Binder said. “At the time, we didn’t follow the entire USAC series with Midgets, we would hit the banner events. We would do Sun Prairie, Chili Bowl, Belleville, but weren’t chasing all that. We were more oft to go run a local Sprint Car race than we were some of the Midget stuff.”
When KKM was approached by Chip Ganassi Racing — and later Toyota Racing — to start a driver development program in the late 2000s, the team began to dedicate more time to Midget racing, later producing champions like Cole Whitt, Bryan Clauson and Christopher Bell.
As the team’s priorities began to change, Binder adapted his skills and began to earn his standout status.
“As he saw that was kinda what takes to survive, the way we do it, he just jumped on board,” Willoughby said. “Honestly, I don’t think we could do it without him.”
Throughout the 2010s, Binder served in various capacities in the KKM shop, including a break from his full-time role in 2011 before rejoining the team in 2014. During that period, he worked only nights at the KKM shop, spent more time with his family and even got back in the seat, winning the 2012 and 2013 Midwest Mini Sprint Association championships.
Binder returned to a crew chief role in 2021 with driver Daison Pursley, rejoining the road crew full-time for the first time in many years. By then, the KKM Midget program had expanded to upwards of four cars at any given event, and more staff, more time, and more effort became necessary to stay competitive.
“It has helped us learn to keep the setup evolving because essentially, we are running four-to-eight races in one night,” Binder said. “Granted, we’re not trying to take big swings, but there’s still a factor of trying to make the car comfortable for each driver, and sometimes you see that watching the car and not the driver. You see where you gain some speed by trying to help one of them somewhere and now you go and apply it to everybody.
“We’re able to learn faster because we’re running more races every night. That has really kept our cars, even with more rookie drivers, up front and in contention for the lead every night.”
To keep up with the extensive maintenance schedule on the team’s expanding fleet, Binder helped to organize the team’s pre-race and post-race habits, still in use today.
“One of their biggest things they tell us is to treat this place like it’s our own,” Binder said. “A lot of the processes and stuff, I’ve been able to take and mold myself. A lot of the way we do stuff, granted it’s all still based on Keith’s original processes, there’s always a little bit here and there where you can figure out how to save some time or save some money or save some work and make the process, while still productive, you make it a little more efficient.”
Reflecting on 20 years working for one of Midget racing’s most successful organizations, Binder has learned several things from Kunz but mentioned one that stands out as the difference maker over their competition.
“It’s that attention to detail,” he said. “It’s not always about having the prettiest car out there, it’s about having the most functional car out there. It’s about making sure the details that do matter are correct every time it goes on the track.”
Binder and the KKM team now prepare to wrap-up the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series season and earn their 18th national championship in the final two races — Friday–Saturday, Oct. 4–5 at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, IL.
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BREATH OF FRESH AIR: Kofoid Clear Headed, Confident Heading to Dennis Roth Classic
The Californian is on a heater entering the event he and Roth Motorsports have had circled all season
TULARE, CA (September 19, 2024) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid admits there was a time not too long ago when he wasn’t enjoying Sprint Car racing the way he used to.
It’s the sport he grew up in. It’s the sport he loves. It’s the sport where his talent was evident right when Dan Simpson put him behind the wheel in his earliest teenage years. But a short stretch of his career brought him to a place he didn’t want to be mentally.
Like any racer battling through a slump, Kofoid fought through it. Now, he’s landed in a spot where he’s having perhaps the most fun he’s ever had racing Sprint Cars.
Kofoid is navigating the second half of his rookie World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign with Roth Motorsports, and the pairing have caught fire. They’ve topped four of the last five races and haven’t finished worse than fourth in the last nine. The run of unflinching consistency has Kofoid knocking on the door of fourth in points, which would equal the best showing for a rookie in Series history.
“I grew up going to Outlaw races and watching,” Kofoid said. “Steve Kinser was always my hero and still is. So, to go on a run like this is still surreal and kind of hard to believe because I know how hard it is to win. And the people that compete with the Outlaws is as hard as it gets. You can’t take it for granted. You have to cherish it. It’s special to me because of how I view Sprint Car racing and what the Outlaws mean to me.”
The peak of the stretch came three weeks ago at Huset’s Speedway when Kofoid and the Roth crew found redemption. A little more than a year after engine troubles broke their hearts, the same powerplant motored them to victory at the Huset’s High Bank Nationals for a six-figure payday.
“I do know that I’ve probably watched that video from then to now 50-plus times. I feel like I watched it 20 times on the way back to the shop,” Kofoid said. “I feel like it all came full circle. That motor is the same motor we won with this year. We figured she was worthy of one more chance, and she didn’t disappoint. That and when they announced the dates, Dylan (Buswell) and I messaged each other about the Huset’s race and the money, and we were like, “Well, it’s time for redemption.’”
A common thread of Kofoid’s comments this year has been a reference to his crew chief Dylan Buswell. He’s been around the sport for several years and worked with many top talents. His impact on Kofoid has been a catalyst to returning to the right headspace.
“There was a little bit where I wasn’t really enjoying racing to the fullest extent to where I knew how I used to enjoy it or the way that I feel like you should still enjoy it to do it at a professional level and to grind and do it every single day,” Kofoid recalled. “And then working with Dylan was kind of a breath of fresh air for me again. He helped me subconsciously believe that I could still do it and that there are people that could help me enjoy it and want to show up to work every day.”
It's been a mutually beneficial partnership between Kofoid and Buswell.
“I know he’s talked about me making him enjoy racing again,” Buswell said. “And honestly it was the same for me. I kind of got to a point where I was kind of burnt out. Getting the chance to race with him rejuvenated me as well.”
The recent hot streak couldn’t have come at a better time for Kofoid and company. Next up on the calendar is Thunderbowl Raceway’s Dennis Roth Classic (Sept. 20-21). A huge payday of $83,000 awaits Saturday’s winner, but it’s about more than the money for the No. 83 team. It’s about honoring Dennis and Teresa Roth in the best way possible by putting their car in Victory Lane at the race that salutes their dedication to the sport.
And perhaps even more important than the momentum they’ve built, Kofoid and Buswell head to Thunderbowl feeling revitalized and confident in the sport they love.
“I hope we haven’t peaked too early,” Buswell said with a laugh. “It’s definitely the right time to be fast. I’m definitely looking forward to this weekend. I think if some things roll our way, we can definitely get it done. I would love nothing more than to win the Dennis Roth Classic for these guys. Obviously, they’ve put so much into the sport. They’ve done a lot for me and now Buddy. I would really, really love to win this race for them.”
“I want to win it for Dennis,” Kofoid said. “Obviously, it pays well, and that’s a lot of incentive, but I’m kind of a history person. I’ve learned to appreciate things that have come before me and the people that have paved the way for where we get to stand right now and get to do what we love to do. So, I want to win it for Dennis and Teresa because I feel like they deserve this race for everything they’ve done.”
Tickets will be available at the Thunderbowl Raceway gate for this weekend’s Dennis Roth Classic. If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/breath-of-fresh-air-kofoid-clear-headed-confident-heading-to-dennis-roth-classic/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6226
TRACK INFO: http://www.thunderbowlraceway.com
FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Ride Into Dirt Oval 66 For Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown in October
JOLIET, IL (Sept. 18, 2024) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ 2024 journey brings the best Sprint Car drivers in the world back to Dirt Oval 66 for the first time since 2017.
About an hour south from Chicago, the 3/8-mile dirt track will host The Greatest Show on Dirt for a doubleheader weekend, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19, with a $12,000 payday on the line both nights of the Federated Auto Parts Route 66 Showdown.
The last time the Series visited the track, Donny Schatz scored his second straight victory at Dirt Oval 66. Although, those two wins were 12 years apart. The Series’ return to the track in 2017 was its first time there since 2005.
With that, Schatz, the 10-time World of Outlaws champion, is currently the only full-time driver on the tour with a Series win at the track. However, Rookie of the Year contender Bill Balog has also won at the track, picking up an IRA win there in 2017.
In addition to his win, Balog has a top-five finish there with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2019 – the last premier Sprint Car series to race at the track. Brock Zearfoss finished one spot behind him in sixth in that race too.
The event will be the second to last race weekend before the championship finale at the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Nov. 6-9). David Gravel, looking for his first title, is the current points leader, but Carson Macedo, also looking for his first title, has been gaining steam and cutting into Gravel’s lead.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19
Location – Joliet, IL
Track Website – DirtOval66.com
Times (CT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 4 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremonies: 7:30 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (June 27, 2017) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjAfPvQB9cY
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Dirt Oval 66 –
2017 – Donny Schatz on June 27
2005 – Donny Schatz on July 8
2002 – Joey Saldana on July 12
2001 – Mark Kinser on July 13; Jeff Sheppard on July 12
2000 – Steve Kinser on June 29
1999 – Stevie Smith on Oct. 10; Steve Kinser on May 9
1998 – Stevie Smith on July 26
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/1-month-alert-world-of-outlaws-ride-into-dirt-oval-66-for-federated-auto-parts-route-66-showdown-in-october/
FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Thunderbowl’s Dennis Roth Classic Ready to Offer $83,000 Payday
The World of Outlaws salute one of the sport’s most dedicated car owners with two huge nights of racing
TULARE, CA (September 17, 2024) - The time has come for the biggest California race in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car history.
A three-week stay in the “Golden State” wraps up in a huge way this weekend (Sept. 20-21) at Tulare, CA’s Thunderbowl Raceway. The third annual Dennis Roth Classic is set to serve up a beefy $83,000 payday to the winner of the finale as a nod to Roth’s car number. His cars have become an iconic staple with many of the sport’s greats climbing behind the wheel of a Roth ride over the years.
The pay won’t be the only prize on Saturday night as Roth is adding some other goods to the menu. The Simpson Quick Time and Toyota Dash winners will head home with 10 pounds of choice New York steaks. Each NOS Energy Drink Heat Race winner receives 20 pounds of choice tri-tip. The event winner gets 30 pounds of choice ribeye steaks while second and third collect 20 and 10 pounds.
Danny Lasoski will also be making a special appearance as he reunites with his 1998 Knoxville Nationals winning Roth Motorsports ride. The team has kept the car maintained since that night, and Lasoski is heading to California to pace the field aboard the historic machine.
All in all, it’s shaping up to be a memorable weekend saluting one of the most important figures in Sprint Car racing history.
Tickets will be available at the gate, or fans can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
BRING HOME THE BEEF: The stars could be aligning for a storybook weekend for Michael “Buddy” Kofoid.
He’s living out his dream in 2024 as he tackles his rookie World of Outlaws campaign thanks to none other than Dennis and Teresa Roth giving him the opportunity. The Californian grew up watching the California car, and now he has the honor of piloting the No. 83 alongside the nation’s best. Kofoid would love nothing more than to bring the Dennis Roth Classic trophy to Roth’s Fresno, CA shop.
Kofoid rolls into the weekend as, arguably, the hottest driver on tour. Four of the last five races have belonged to the 22-year-old including a sweep of Bakersfield and Merced last weekend. He hasn’t finished worse than fourth in the last nine races.
Thunderbowl has seen Kofoid visit its Victory Lane multiple times in the past. Back in 2016 he topped a Trophy Cupprelim at only 14 years old. He claimed another prelim in 2021 that helped lead him to a Trophy Cup title. It’s also where he made his World of Outlaws debut in 2018.
CARSON IS CLOSING: With only 14 races remaining before the 2024 World of Outlaws champion is crowned, there may be a battle brewing for the title.
Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team have strung together eight podiums in the last 11 races, including five victories. A pair of third place finishes over the weekend helped Macedo trim David Gravel’s advantage down to 86 markers.
Thunderbowl gives Macedo two more chances in home territory to make up some ground before the tour ventures back east. Macedo won a Kings of Thunder 360 Sprint Car race at the Tulare, CA oval in 2021, and his best World of Outlaws finish there is fifth (2018).
ROTH’S WINNERS: A record 16 different drivers have steered Dennis and Teresa Roth’s race cars to World of Outlaws Victory Lane, and along with Kofoid two more of those names will be in the Thunderbowl pit area this weekend.
Current Series point leader David Gravel got his first national touring opportunity when Roth put him in the seat during the 2014 World of Outlaws season. The pairing claimed four races that year including a crown jewel triumph at Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open. Through Gravel hasn’t won with Roth at the Thunderbowl, he has claimed a pair of events with CJB Motorsports. The richest Sprint Car driver in the country this season eyes $83,000 this weekend.
The other is Roth’s second winningest driver with the World of Outlaws, Tim Kaeding. The San Jose, CA native collected 19 of his 21 career checkered flags behind the wheel of the No. 83, and a trio of those came at Thunderbowl. “TK” added one more Tulare triumph in the Kinser No. 11K (2007). Kaeding’s four Series victories at the 1/3 mile are tied with Joey Saldana for the most.
TAMING TULARE: In addition to Gravel, two more current full-time World of Outlaws competitors have won with The Greatest Show on Dirt at Thunderbowl.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz has topped three Tulare visits (2005, 2007, 2017). One more at the Dennis Roth Classic would equal him with Kaeding and Saldana for the most, and a weekend sweep in the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 would give him sole possession of the most.
Giovanni Scelzi grew up less than an hour from Tulare, calling Fresno, CA home in his youth. Two years ago, Scelzi came out on top of a Thunderbowl thriller after trading sliders with Kyle Larson and David Gravel in the closing laps. “Hot Sauce” has also won there with both the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) and Sprint Car Challenge Tour (SCCT).
CAN CALI CASH IN?: With such major money on the line, a big cast of local California talent is expected to join the field in search of an Outlaw upset.
Rocklin, CA’s Shane Golobic has made it abundantly clear that he knows his way around Thunderbowl. He’s claimed a trio of the coveted Trophy Cup titles, and he’s won with a 410 under the hood in NARC action. Golobic is already a two-time Series winner with both scores coming in his home state at Antioch (2013) and Placerville (2019).
Dominic Scelzi has been a force at Tulare to the tune of 12 career triumphs. Three of those have come in NARC action. The Fresno, CA native is still seeking his first World of Outlaws victory, and he led laps at the most recent Series visit in 2022.
Cole Macedo was impressive this past weekend, posting finishes of sixth and fifth in the Tarlton Motorsports No. 21 at Bakersfield and Merced. Before he joins the tour full-time next year, the Lemoore, CA native looks to win one as a California local this weekend at the Thunderbowl. He topped a 360 show last year at Tulare and finished fourth with NARC back in May this year.
Hanford, CA’s D.J. Netto has been perhaps the most impressive “Golden State” local through the California swing with a pair of top five finishes at Kings Speedway and Merced Speedway. Netto is a four-time Thunderbowl winner including two last year.
These three will be joined by many more including the likes of Justin Sanders (Aromas, CA), Caeden Steele (Fresno, CA), Kaleb Montgomery (Templeton, CA), and many more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, Sept 20-21 at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (55/69 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7450 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-86 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-132 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-226 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-232 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-360 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-362 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-848 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1184 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1438 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo
5 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
373 Laps – Carson Macedo
317 Laps – David Gravel
205 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
119 Laps – Michael Kofoid
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
14 Laps – Shane Golobic
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
10 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
9 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon Brooks
HEAT RACE WINNERS (52 Drivers):
27 Heat Wins – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman, Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, D.J. Netto
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):
38 Dashes – Carson Macedo
37 Dashes – David Gravel
33 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
32 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
27 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
15 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Kaleb Montgomery, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Landon Brooks, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, D.J. Netto, Jamie Veal
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (44 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig Kinser
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Tim Kaeding
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane Golobic
PODIUM FINISHES (28 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
20 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
17 Podiums – Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim Kaeding
TOP 10 FINISHES (81 Drivers):
49 Top 10s – David Gravel
47 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
46 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
45 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
42 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
38 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
28 Top 10s – Bill Balog
14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Garet Williamson
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Chase Randall
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Tim Kaeding, D.J. Netto, Justin Sanders
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer, Dominic Scelzi
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3)
53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8)
54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4)
55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5)
For the remaining 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/what-to-watch-for-thunderbowls-dennis-roth-classic-ready-to-offer-83000-payday/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6226
TRACK INFO: http://www.thunderbowlraceway.com
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GAMERS UNITE: Midgets Ready to Race in World of Outlaws Dirt Racing 24
All-new Xbox-PlayStation title includes 35 real-life Midget drivers plus Millbridge, Micro Sprints
CONCORD, NC (Sept. 17, 2024) — The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to the home console world of gaming for the second consecutive year with the official release of the all-new World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 title on Xbox and PlayStation.
Thirty-five authentic national Midget drivers are represented on the in-game Midget roster, included along with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, ASCS Elite Non-Wing 410 Sprint Cars, DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals and several other dirt track racing divisions.
The game is available for purchase today on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The full roster of drivers included with the initial release is listed below and includes all new paint schemes for 2024 with additional schemes for select drivers to be added in a future DLC pack.
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship chasers Ryan Timms and Chase McDermand are included in the playable drivers and shared their anticipation to continue dirt racing’s reach beyond the racetrack.
“When I was younger, I’d play the World of Outlaws 2002 game on my PlayStation, and that’s how I learned who a lot of the older drivers were,” Timms said. “Now me, and I’m sure a lot of other people are getting kids coming up to you and saying they use your car in the video game. It’s just pretty cool to see.”
“It’s one thing to see kids at the racetrack and stuff, but to hear from the kids outside of that playing as me in a video game is pretty cool,” McDermand said. “I’ve actually gotten a lot of feedback and comments from various fans and just friends and their kids sending me pictures and stuff of my car on a videogame. It’s pretty cool.”
New for the 2024 edition of the game is the addition of Winged Micro Sprints, as seen in the weekly program of the birthplace of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series — Millbridge Speedway. Several present-day open-wheel stars began their careers in Micro Sprints as kids, racing both on the real track and in the virtual world, which will continue to draw in new racers into 2025 and beyond.
“Chances are, if a kid likes to play a certain type of car on a video game, they’re gonna be able to make that connection when they go to the racetrack,” McDermand said. “That’s the same thing that they can do with drivers themselves, and that’s how you build fans and build and fanbase.
“Just being able to connect more people to our sport in whatever way possible is something that’s super important to be able to continue the sport that we all love.”
Both the Midgets and Millbridge Speedway are available for download today with all of the other car types, tracks and new features — including Outlaw Challenge mode, improved graphics, streamlined career mode, variable track conditions and more.
For more information about World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 or to purchase your copy of the game, visit WorldofOutlawsGame.com or your home console’s digital store today.
Xtreme Outlaw Midget drivers included:
Chase McDermand
Ryan Timms
Zach Daum
Cannon McIntosh
Jade Avedisian
Ashton Torgerson
Karter Sarff
Hayden Reinbold
Tyler Edwards
Gavin Miller
Luke Drotschie
Peter Smith
Trevor Cline
Brayton Lynch
Jayden Clay
Kale Drake
TJ Smith
Elijah Gile
Austin Torgerson
Thomas Meseraull
Kyle Beilman
Kyle Jones
Nick Hoffman
Ethan Mitchell
Jake Neuman
Mitchell Davis
Gunnar Setser
Taylor Reimer
Andrew Felker
Casey Shuman
Gary Taylor
Tyler Robbins
Corbin Rueschenberg
Branigan Roark
Sean Robbins
ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/news/gamers-unite-midgets-ready-to-race-in-world-of-outlaws-dirt-racing-24/
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TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlawsgame.com/
FAN 101: https://about.dirtcar.com/
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
UNBEATABLE BUDDY: Kofoid Cruises to Merced Victory, California Weekend Sweep
The Californian bags fourth victory in the last five races with a perfect night at Merced
MERCED, CA (September 14, 2024) - Another day, another Michael “Buddy” Kofoid win.
The 22-year-old has quickly established himself as the hottest driver on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour with Roth Motorsports. And he delivered yet another piece of evidence at Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown hosted by Merced Speedway.
Kofoid flexed his muscle every time he hit the track on his way to a clean sweep. It started with his fifth Simpson Quick Time of the year, moved on to victories in NOS Energy Drink Heat One and the Toyota Racing Dash, and the punctuation mark was made with a commanding showing in the Feature.
The Penngrove, CA native started on the pole and led every circuit at the “Golden State” bullring. Thick traffic made things interesting on multiple occasions, but Kofoid made all the right moves on the path to yet another home state triumph.
“I feel like our car has just been exceptional,” Kofoid said. “It’s all those guys – Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra). They work so hard. They’ve just got us rolling. They’ve got me really comfortable and confident. You’ve got to have confidence on the Outlaw tour and really any Series that you’re doing. I feel like I just have a ton of confidence and know exactly what I’m going to get.
“Happy to get another win. Just want to say thank you to Dennis and Teresa Roth. I can’t thank them enough for letting me live my dream on the Outlaw tour. Being this good is just a lot of fun right now.”
After earning four victories in his first 121 Feature starts with The Greatest Show on Dirt, Kofoid has now reeled off four more in the last five starts, elevating his career total to eight. Half of them have come in his home state of California. He’s now made three total trips to Merced Victory Lane to go along with USAC National Midget checkered flags in 2021 and 2022. The Roth team now hasn’t finished worse than fourth in the last nine races with an average finish of second over that span.
The pole position for the 35-lapper belonged to Kofoid after taming the Toyota Racing Dash. One the green was displayed he darted ahead to an early advantage.
Some early yellows offered Kofoid a hand as they kept him out of lapped traffic throughout the early portion of the race with Tim Kaeding looking to pounce. A restart with 26 laps remaining nearly gave Kofoid a new challenger as Carson Macedo slid Kaeding for second, but another caution before the lap was complete returned the spot to “TK.”
That yellow proved to be the final one of the evening as the laps clicked away fast once the action resumed. Kofoid faced heavy traffic with a hungry Kaeding looking for his first Series win since 2015 right behind him.
A couple close calls nearly gave Kaeding the chance he needed as first Kofoid almost slipped over the cushion and off track in Turn 2, but he managed to keep the car within the banking. Then when he attempted to lap Landon Crawley, Kofoid slid sideways and nearly spun but managed to maintain control.
After the two near misses, Kofoid drove much smoother on his way to win number five in 2024 against the country’s best Sprint Car drivers.
This hot streak couldn’t come at a better time for Kofoid as the Series now steers toward one of the season’s biggest events that happens to honor Kofoid’s car owner – the Dennis Roth Classic. Next weekend’s two-night event at Tulare, CA’s Thunderbowl Raceway will send the winner home with a massive $83,000 payday as a nod to Roth’s iconic car number. With the great help of his crew chief Dylan Buswell, Kofoid is heading to Tulare having the most fun racing he’s ever had and with all the momentum in his corner.
“Dylan has helped me enjoy Sprint Car racing again,” Kofoid said. “There was a while where I wasn’t enjoying it and not questioning things, but I wasn’t in the best place I wanted to be in and should be in. Dylan, and of course Dennis and Teresa Roth and everyone involved, helped me find that drive again to just enjoy it. Obviously, you’ve got to have fun to enjoy it even at this professional level. Without Dylan, Nate, and Gage it wouldn’t be this fun. And obviously running good helps it become fun. Hopefully we can just keep this rolling and try to bring the Dennis Roth Classic back to the shop.”
Finishing second was San Jose, CA’s Tim Kaeding in the Williams Motorsports No. 0, marking his first appearance on the World of Outlaws podium since the 2019 Gold Cup opener at Silver Dollar Speedway. Kaeding has now finished second in four of the six Series races contested at Merced. He thought traffic might’ve given him a shot, but overall came away happy with the runner-up.
“He (Kofoid) kept trying to dive bomb some lapped cars there,” Kaeding said. “And I thought he was going to maybe slide across the racetrack and miss it a little bit, but he didn’t. Buddy is having the time of his life right now running for the Dennis Roth car. We just needed a little bit of luck there. I’m going to take second. That’s a win for us. We’ve struggled almost all year. We’ve had a fast race car, and it finally showed tonight.”
The final step of the podium belonged to Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing. The No. 41 has been within the top three in five of the last six outings as they continue to click away consistency. A 13th place run for David Gravel allowed Macedo to trim his point lead down to 86 markers.
“Ultimately, we’ve just got to keep putting good nights together,” Macedo said. “That’s what we’ve been able to do lately, and it’s paying off. Man, it was a wild race there. I felt like on that one restart I wish it would’ve went. We jumped up into second, but we didn’t quite go a lap so we ended up getting put back.”
D.J. Netto and Cole Macedo completed the top five.
A 24th to 14th run earned Shane Golobic the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Buddy Kofoid claimed his fifth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 10th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Buddy Kofoid, D.J. Netto, and Sheldon Haudenschild. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Carson Macedo.
Buddy Kofoid topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Kraig Kinser won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Chance Grasty.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars finalize the California swing in a big way with Thunderbowl Raceway’s (Tulare, CA) Dennis Roth Classic on Sept. 20-21 offering an $83,000 payday to the winner. Tickets will be available at the gate.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. O-Tim Kaeding[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 88N-DJ Netto[3]; 5. 21-Cole Macedo[6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[8]; 7. 2X-Justin Sanders[16]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[14]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[12]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[18]; 11. 10-Dominic Gorden[15]; 12. 17AU-Jamie Veal[7]; 13. 2-David Gravel[17]; 14. 17W-Shane Golobic[24]; 15. 57W-Jock Goodyer[13]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[22]; 17. 83T-Tanner Carrick[23]; 18. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[10]; 19. 7S-Landon Crawley[19]; 20. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 21. 70-Kraig Kinser[21]; 22. X1-Chance Grasty[11]; 23. 45-Landon Brooks[9]; 24. 73-Ryan Bernal[20]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/unbeatable-buddy-kofoid-cruises-to-merced-victory-california-weekend-sweep/
EVENT INFO:
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Merced+Speedway
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BULLRING BANGER: Kofoid Bests Scelzi in Bakersfield Thriller
The two Californians trade the lead several times before Kofoid pulls away for fourth win of 2024
BAKERSFIELD, CA (September 13, 2024) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid cut his teeth on the bullrings of California. And that upbringing was on full display Friday as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars rolled into Bakersfield Speedway.
The “Golden State’s” tight ovals are never easy to tame. Bakersfield proved to be no different. A narrow bottom, slick middle, and fast but technical cushion. But Kofoid couldn’t have looked more comfortable in the Roth Motorsports No. 83.
After charging from sixth to third in the Toyota Racing Dash, Kofoid lined up inside the second row for the 35-lap finale at the 1/3-mile. He quickly got to second before igniting a race-long war with pole sitter Giovanni Scelzi.
Kofoid fired slider after slider at the fellow Californian. Scelzi countered with crossover after crossover. They sliced through heavy traffic. They fought for every inch of space as the laps wound down. The winning move came on Lap 28 as Kofoid threw the slide job that stuck as Scelzi couldn’t drive back around exiting Turn 2.
A caution shortly after the move supplied Kofoid with clean air, and he used it to drive away to a victory on home turf.
“That was a really fun race with Gio,” Kofoid said. “Good, clean racing really hard. This is one of my favorite tracks in a Midget. I’d never ran a Sprint Car here. Now, it’s definitely up there. I just can’t thank Dylan (Buswell) enough. I’m super grateful to have someone like Dylan in my corner. In Sprint Car racing, you’re competing with guys that have been on the tour for a while. I’ve never really had a guy this long until now. I feel like Dylan and I just work well when it’s going good. It just feels easy. Not that it is because these are the best guys in the world.”
The win continued Kofoid and the Roth crew’s recent hot streak as they’ve won three of the last four races with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The 22-year-old hasn’t finished worse than fourth in the most recent eight outings. His fourth win of 2024 equals him with Donny Schatz for the fourth most this year.
Scelzi led the field to green with Landon Brooks alongside, but the initial start caused some carnage as Brooks spun from the front row in Turns 1 and 2 and collected several other vehicles.
Brooks’ misfortune lined Kofoid up on Scelzi’s outside for the second attempt to get the main event going. The second start proved to be much smoother as Scelzi pulled ahead of Kofoid to pace the first circuit.
It didn’t take long for the battle to start as Kofoid took his first shot at the lead only a few laps in. A Turn 1 slider cleared Scelzi, but the Fresno, CA driver crossed him over to get the lead right back down the back straightaway.
Cat and mouse became the story of the race’s opening half as Kofoid stayed all over Scelzi. It didn’t matter if they were in clean air or heavy traffic, Kofoid refused to let the KCP Racing No. 18 out of his sights. He attempted multiple more slide jobs that cleared but Scelzi countered each one.
A restart with 15 laps to go proved to be pivotal in the outcome. Kofoid stuck with Scelzi when the green lights flashed and tried another slider into Turn 1 that didn’t quite clear. The missed attempt gave Scelzi the chance to drive away, but Kofoid had no plans of allowing that.
He stayed focused and up on the wheel as he reeled him back in. With seven laps remaining the necessary door opened as Kofoid cleared Scelzi in Turns 1 and 2, and Scelzi didn’t have the run he needed to roll back under Kofoid.
A caution one lap later opened up the track for Kofoid, and he took advantage by wheeling away to a popular triumph in his home state.
“I felt like I was really good in clear air,” Kofoid said. “So, when we had that yellow I wasn’t super worried. I knew we needed a shot. I just needed to not get tight.”
After leading the first 27 laps, Scelzi brought the KCP machine home second. He didn’t feel there was much he could’ve done different to hold off Kofoid. The Roth ride simply proved to be a little too fast to keep behind.
“I was hanging on from pretty early in the race,” Scelzi said. “We made changes every session because the track was changing so much. I felt like we stayed on top of it, just missed it. We got beat by a better driver and a better car tonight. So, I can’t be too upset. It’s our best run in a while.”
The three California World of Outlaws competitors swept the podium as Carson Macedo brought the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 home third. An ill-timed yellow flag took away a potential shot for Macedo to take the lead, but he still came away satisfied with his ninth top three in the last 14 races.
“It would’ve been nice for it to stick just because I think I would’ve at least came out of there in second. It seemed like Gio was going to cross me over there, but you never know,” Macedo explained. “At least I would’ve had somewhat of a shot at it. I feel like we were pacing pretty decent before then. It seemed like after that it was a little harder for me to keep pace. Buddy got good toward the end of the race there and was able to get aggressive, especially when they got to traffic. All in all, still a great effort for this team.”
Logan Schuchart and David Gravel completed the top five.
A 23rd to 11th run earned Garet Williamson the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Landon Brooks earned his first career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three belonged to Buddy Kofoid and Giovanni Scelzi. Milton Hershey Heat Two went to Dylan Bloomfield.
Giovanni Scelzi topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Caeden Steele won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Austin McCarl.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their sixth appearance in Series history at California’s Merced Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 5. 2-David Gravel[7]; 6. 21-Cole Macedo[9]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[12]; 8. 57W-Jock Goodyer[10]; 9. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[8]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog[15]; 11. 23-Garet Williamson[23]; 12. 10-Dominic Gorden[24]; 13. 121-Caeden Steele[19]; 14. 17AU-Jamie Veal[20]; 15. 7S-Landon Crawley[11]; 16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 17. 70-Kraig Kinser[21]; 18. 88N-DJ Netto[13]; 19. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[6]; 20. 6-Lachy McDonough[16]; 21. O-Tim Kaeding[18]; 22. 88-Austin McCarl[22]; 23. 45-Landon Brooks[2]; 24. 3-Kaleb Montgomery[14]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/bullring-banger-kofoid-bests-scelzi-in-bakersfield-thriller/
EVENT INFO:
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Bakersfield+Speedway
FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
Hurricane Francine Remnants Cancel Races at Southern Illinois, Highland
MARION, IL (Sept. 12, 2024) — Remnant storms from Hurricane Francine are projected to make their way into Illinois Thursday night and Friday morning and linger in the area throughout the day Saturday.
With the best financial interest of traveling teams of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and the POWRi National Midget League along with the safety of traveling fans in mind, Series and track officials have agreed to cancel both Friday and Saturday’s races at Southern Illinois Raceway and Highland Speedway.
While both races have been canceled and will not be made up in 2024, the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is exploring options to return to both tracks in 2025.
With the cancelations, the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series is complete. Oklahoma racer Ryan Timms is the champion by 21 points over fellow Oklahoman Cannon McIntosh. Final Challenge Series points standings can be viewed here.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series now shifts its focus to the final weekend of the season — Fri-Sat, Oct. 4-5, at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, IL. Advance sale tickets for both days are available now at the link below.
If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/news/hurricane-francine-remnants-cancel-races-at-southern-illinois-highland/
EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6287, https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6138 TRACK INFO: https://southernillinoisraceway.org/, https://highlandspeedway.com/ FAN 101: https://about.dirtcar.com/
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
NOS Energy Drink Boosts Buckeye Brawl at Wayne County; Overall Purse Increased
ORRVILLE, OH (Sept. 12, 2024) – Sprint Car drivers have been given an extra incentive to get after it at Wayne County Speedway in September with NOS® Energy Drink joining as the presenting sponsor of the World of Outlaws event.
More than $10,000 was added to the overall purse for the World of Outlaws Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS® Energy Drink (Friday, Sept. 27), increasing the payout for every position. The event now pays $15,000 to win/$1,500 to start.
“We’re excited to join the Buckeye Brawl at Wayne County Speedway and support Sheldon Haudenschild as the event is set to bring out Ohio’s most passionate race fans,” said Lauren Albano, NOS® Energy Drink marketing director. “Between the increased off-track activations for fans and increased purse for the drivers, there will be no shortage of energy throughout the night.”
The Buckeye Brawl will be the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ first time back at the 3/8-mile Ohio dirt track since 2020. That race was won by Sheldon Haudenschild – who grew up 15 minutes from the track in Wooster, OH.
“Obviously, excited to get another race back home, and to have NOS Energy Drink on board is pretty special for me,” Haudenschild said. “The race fans definitely show up when we get to Wayne County. Honestly, the track produces good racing. I feel like it’s probably the closest thing we have to a West Coast type of track. The track is always on point and puts on a good show.”
The 2020 race was also the Series’ first time back at Wayne County since 1985. There have been five World of Outlaws races at the track, so far, and three different winners – Steve Kinser (1979, 1981, 1985), Bobby Davis Jr. (1984) and Haudenschild (2020).
The NOS® Energy Drink sampling station will be on site at the Buckeye Brawl, providing fans with a complimentary NOS® Energy Drink. The World of Outlaws Fan Entertainment team will also be handing out NOS® Energy Drink giveaways throughout the night.
Tickets for the World of Outlaws Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS® Energy Drink are on sale now HERE. Use code HAUDENSCHILD17 to get $5 off your ticket when purchasing online.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/nos-energy-drink-boosts-buckeye-brawl-at-wayne-county-overall-purse-increased/
EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6228
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Wayne+County+(OH)+Speedway
FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series Champion to be Crowned at SIR, Highland
MARION, IL (Sept. 11, 2024) — With the season winding down, the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota moves into the home stretch this weekend and will crown a champion of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series.
A stop at Southern Illinois Raceway (SIR) in Marion, IL, kicks off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 13, before a visit to Highland Speedway in Highland, IL, on Saturday, Sept. 14. Both programs will feature 30-lap, $4,000-to-win main events, and will be co-sanctioned by the POWRi National Midget League.
Both races will also count as the final two events in the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, which will award the points champion with a $2,500 cash bonus and additional cash bonuses going to the rest of the top-five in the final standings. Ryan Timms is the current Challenge Series points leader by 21 over Cannon McIntosh and 81 over Ashton Torgerson.
Tickets for both events are on sale in advance at the links below and will also be available at the track on race day. If you can’t be at the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
TO THE WIRE – With only four races left, time is running out to settle the season-long points battle.
Cannon McIntosh has led the way for most of the season, tallying six Feature wins — a new personal best with the Xtreme Outlaw Series — and carries a points lead of 133 over his teammate at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM), Ryan Timms. McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, drove from 15th on the starting grid up to a fifth-place finish at Southern Illinois last year and ran ninth at Highland. He’s maintaining a far better record of consistency this year (2.9 avg. finish) than in the second half of 2023 (7.53 avg. finish) and could potentially clinch his first national Midget series championship at the finale in October.
Timms, the 18-year-old open-wheel standout from Oklahoma City, OK, has won three Features this season and trails McIntosh by 133 points. He’ll debut at both Southern Illinois and Highland this weekend, trying to close the gap before championship weekend at Jacksonville Speedway, Oct. 4-5. He’ll also have a shot to clinch the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series championship, holding a 21-point lead over McIntosh.
PROVEN GROUND – Reigning Xtreme Outlaw Series champion Jade Avedisian returns to SIR and Highland this weekend, both tracks where she had strong results in the main events last year.
The 17-year-old Toyota Racing driver from Clovis, CA, will take the wheel of the Yahoo!, Toyota/LynK No. 71 for KKM, first at SIR on Friday, where in 2023 she took the lead from Kyle Jones on a late restart to get the win — her second of the season — which led to three more before collecting the points championship at season’s end.
Her charge through the field at Highland last year was among the largest in positions advanced as she started 18th on the grid and made up 15 spots in 30 laps to finish third, saving what could have been a potentially bad points night in her run to the championship.
SHARK SWIMMING – Coming off a sweep of the Ironman 55 weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in early August, Karter Sarff is set for Xtreme Outlaw Series competition again this weekend in search of his fifth win of 2024.
Sarff, 21, of Mason City, IL, has made four trips to Victory Lane with the Series this year — second-most of any driver — at US 36 Raceway in April, Millbridge Speedway in May, and back-to-back at I-55 last month.
He’s got some improvements to make, however, if he is to compete for another win this weekend, considering his finishes of 11th at SIR and 18th at Highland one year ago.
FAMILIAR TERRITORY – Chase McDermand is heading back to Highland on Saturday, where he won his fifth race of the season one year ago.
McDermand, 24, of Springfield, IL, captured the checkered flag with a strong performance at the 1/4-mile bullring in his home state last September, leading 21 of 30 laps of the main event. This weekend, he makes his return in search of a second win of 2024 after scoring at Tulsa Speedway in July.
Sitting fourth in the Series points standings, McDermand aims to start the week off by bettering his run of seventh with the Series at SIR from 2023.
DOUBLE DUTY – Highland Speedway is a home track to Xtreme Outlaw Series full-timer Zach Daum, where he’ll race both the Midget and a 410 Winged Sprint Car this Saturday.
Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, lives only 15 minutes from Highland Speedway, and will get behind the wheel of both the Trifecta Motorsports No. 7U Midget and the McGarry Motorsports No. 31 Sprint Car for an appearance with the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA).
Last year, Daum charged from 11th on the starting grid to finish second at SIR and placed fifth in the Midget at Highland.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday, Sept. 13, at Southern Illinois Raceway in Marion, IL
Saturday, Sept. 14 at Highland Speedway in Highland, IL
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter/X – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 4360 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K
Ryan Timms: 4227 points (-133) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67
Ashton Torgerson: 3980 points (-380) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K
Chase McDermand: 3945 points (-415) | CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
Zach Daum: 3860 points (-500) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
Hayden Reinbold: 3756 points (-604) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
Trevor Cline: 3446 points (-914) | Cline Racing #55
Gavin Miller: 3341 points (-1019) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97
Tyler Edwards: 3301 points (-1059) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #14S
Karter Sarff: 3198 points (-1162) | Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers)
6 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K)
4 wins – Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K)
3 wins – Ashton Torgerson (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler Racing #7x), Kale Drake (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U), Chase McDermand (CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40)
Toyota Feature laps led (15 drivers)
113 laps – Cannon McIntosh
95 laps – Ryan Timms
80 laps – Karter Sarff
72 laps – Ashton Torgerson
44 laps – Kale Drake
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
30 laps – Chase McDermand
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull
25 laps – Zach Daum
29 laps – Hayden Reinbold
12 laps – Taylor Reimer
11 laps – Jade Avedisian
5 laps – Michael Pickens, Tyler Edwards
1 lap – Jason McDougal
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (12 drivers)
4 awards – Ethan Mitchell
3 awards – Kale Drake, Karter Sarff
2 awards – Ryan Timms
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Kyle Jones, Trevor Cline, Zach Daum, Tyler Edwards, Hayden Reinbold, Chase McDermand, Joe Wirth
Heat Race winners (22 drivers)
8 wins – Ashton Torgerson
6 wins – Chase McDermand, Ryan Timms, Cannon McIntosh
5 wins – Kale Drake, Zach Daum, Gavin Miller
4 wins – Tyler Edwards
3 wins – Trevor Cline, Karter Sarff
2 wins – Jade Avedisian, Nick Hoffman
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Ethan Mitchell, Jason McDougal, Gunnar Setser, Hayden Reinbold
High-points honors (12 drivers)
4 honors – Cannon McIntosh
3 honors – Ryan Timms
2 honors – Zach Daum, Ashton Torgerson, Chase McDermand, Gavin Miller
1 honor – Tyler Edwards, Karter Sarff, Kale Drake, Michael Pickens, Hayden Reinbold
Last Chance Showdown wins (10 drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell, Ashton Torgerson, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
Hard Charger Awards (15 drivers)
3 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Ryan Timms
2 awards – Chase McDermand
1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms, Kayla Roell, Gunnar Setser, Jade Avedisian, Elijah Gile, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller, Jacob Denney, Ashton Torgerson, Corbin Rueschenberg
Podium finishes (16 drivers)
14 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
10 podiums – Ryan Timms
7 podiums – Zach Daum
5 podiums – Chase McDermand, Karter Sarff
4 podiums – Ashton Torgerson, Hayden Reinbold
3 podiums – Kale Drake, Gavin Miller
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Jade Avedisian, Michael Pickens, Trevor Cline, Jacob Denney, Jason McDougal
Top-10 finishes (38 drivers)
20 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh
18 top-10s – Ryan Timms
17 top-10s – Chase McDermand
16 top-10s – Ashton Torgerson
15 top-10s – Zach Daum
12 top-10s – Karter Sarff
11 top-10s – Hayden Reinbold, Gavin Miller
8 top-10s – Kale Drake, Jade Avedisian, Trevor Cline
6 top-10s – Tyler Edwards
5 top-10s – Taylor Reimer, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
3 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell, Gunnar Setser
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Sam Johnson, Jacob Denney, Jason McDougal, Thomas Meseraull
1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Will Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray, Todd McVay, Kevin Thomas Jr, Elijah Gile, Brayton Lynch, Nick Drake, Jacob Dykstra, Briggs Danner, Michael Pickens, Andrew Felker, Drake Edwards, Jonathan Beason, Shannon McQueen, Corbin Rueschenberg
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs, MO / Kale Drake (1)
5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan Timms (1)
6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton Torgerson (1)
7. Fri, May 10 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Ashton Torgerson (2)
8. Sat, May 11 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Cannon McIntosh (2)
9. Tue, May 21 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Karter Sarff (2)
10. Wed, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Zach Daum (1)
11. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Ryan Timms (2)
12. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Cannon McIntosh (3)
13. Thu, May 30 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Cannon McIntosh (4)
14. Fri, May 31 / Coles County Speedway / Matoon, IL / Ashton Torgerson (3)
15. Fri, July 19 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Ryan Timms (3)
16. Sat, July 20 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Cannon McIntosh (5)
17. Fri, July 26 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Cannon McIntosh (6)
18. Sat, July 27 / Tulsa Speedway / Tulsa, OK / Chase McDermand (1)
19. Fri, Aug. 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (3)
20. Sat, Aug. 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (4)
ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/news/what-to-watch-for-xtreme-powri-challenge-series-champion-to-be-crowned-at-sir-highland/
EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6287, https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6138
TRACK INFO: https://southernillinoisraceway.org/, https://highlandspeedway.com/
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Lincoln Speedway Replaces Selinsgrove Speedway Event on World of Outlaws Tour
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (Sept. 9, 2024) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will return to Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 12, replacing the originally scheduled event at Selinsgrove Speedway with a new $20,000-to-win, $1,200-to-start main event.
Following discussions between Selinsgrove Speedway staff and World of Outlaws officials, it was deemed it would be in the best interest of both parties to cancel the Jim Nace Memorial at Selinsgrove. World of Outlaws officials will explore options on a potential return to Selinsgrove Speedway in 2025.
Lincoln Speedway, in Abbottstown, PA, was one of the original tracks on the World of Outlaws inaugural schedule in 1978 and has been host to The Greatest Show on Dirt every year since 2012. Earlier this season, current championship leader David Gravel fought off Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo and Anthony Macri to earn Big Game Motorsports its 100th World of Outlaws victory.
The World of Outlaws will be joined at Lincoln Speedway by the Flying Iron Limited Stocks.
Fans who purchased a ticket in advance for the World of Outlaws event at Selinsgrove Speedway and would like to roll it over to the new event at Lincoln Speedway can call 844-347-8849 or email tickets@dirtcar.com. Otherwise, they will receive a face-value credit to their MyDirtTickets.com account — good for two years — to be used toward any World of Outlaws event available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. If a credit to the account does not work for them, then they have until Oct. 9 to request a refund.
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HANFORD’S HERO: Carson Macedo Banks $21,000 with Third Tom Tarlton Classic Title
The Californian holds off Haudenschild and Kofoid at Kings for another special win
HANFORD, CA (September 7, 2024) - There are so many reasons that the Tom Tarlton Classic is one of the most meaningful races to Carson Macedo.
First and foremost, the event honors his great uncle, who also played a major role in Macedo ascending to the highest level of the sport with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The Tarlton family put the aspiring driver in their iconic No. 21 during his teenage years, allowing him to show his potential and hone his skills. He even took the car to a World of Outlaws win at Silver Dollar Speedway back in 2014 when he was only 18 years old.
Secondly, Hanford, CA’s Kings Speedway hosts the race. The track is a mere 10 miles from Macedo’s hometown of Lemoore, CA. It’s an event that brings his family, friends, and many fans ready to reunite with the local who made it to the big leagues.
It’s easy to see why the race is near the top of Macedo’s list of those he wants to win every year. He topped the first two editions back in 2020 and 2021, and after a two-year hiatus from Victory Lane, Macedo made a popular return on Saturday night.
The 28-year-old started on the pole and fended off several challenges from Sheldon Haudenschild and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid for a $21,000 payday. Like always the home state crowd warmly welcomed Macedo to Victory Lane with a huge cheer as he climbed atop the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41.
“Man, what a cool event,” Macedo said. “Hometown crowd in Hanford. It feels good to see all of these awesome fans here. You guys are the best in the country. It feels good to win this race for Tom Tarlton. The Tom Tarlton Classic is near and dear to my heart. Robby Tarlton, my grandfather, and Tom Tarlton is my great uncle and really the reason I am a Sprint Car driver today. My parents kind of got me going in the Micro ranks, and he was the one that gave me an opportunity. Had it not been for him I don’t think I ever would’ve had the chance to race a Sprint Car.”
Macedo’s eighth win of 2024 is the 43rd of his career with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The victory breaks a four-way tie with Andy Hillenburg, Logan Schuchart, and Sheldon Haudenschild, giving Macedo sole possession of 18th all-time. He also took over second in points and still sits within striking distance of David Gravel – 110 points ahead – as the 2024 season winds down.
Macedo led the field to green for the 35-lapper with Kofoid alongside. On the race’s opening lap Macedo took the early advantage as Haudenschild drove by Kofoid to grab second.
An early restart allowed Haudenschild to take his first swing at Macedo as he looked low when they entered Turns 1 and 2. But the driver of the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 didn’t quite have the momentum he needed as Macedo drove away.
Macedo’s run was nearly brought to a heartbreaking halt with 21 laps to go when a lapped car spun directly ahead of him, but he reacted quickly to narrowly avoid disaster.
Haudenschild nearly got the top spot on the ensuing restart as he got a strong launch on the top. Macedo had just enough momentum and muscle to slide ahead of Haudenschild in the first set of corners. And then Kofoid snuck by Haudenschild for the runner-up spot.
The latter half of the race became a story of well-timed or ill-timed cautions depending on who you asked. Macedo enjoyed the yellow lights as each seemed to remove him from heavy traffic when the two behind him were closing. The yellow flag was the last thing Haudenschild and Kofoid wanted to see as they gave Macedo clean air.
With less than 10 laps to go, Haudenschild drove back by Kofoid and closed quickly on Macedo. A wild finish appeared to be in the works, but one last yellow flag again eliminated traffic concerns for Macedo. He nailed one final restart, and that was all she wrote on the path to his third Tom Tarlton Classic win.
“Other than myself, I feel like they’re (Haudenschild and Kofoid) two of the most aggressive drivers on the tour,” Macedo said. “I knew they were going to be coming and coming hard. Little bit more money on the line. Everybody is running a little bit more up in the seat. Just had to switch up my game a little bit. Roll the dice a different direction, make sure they weren’t timing my restarts.”
Haudenschild brought the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 home second to continue his recent consistency. The Wooster, OH native is up to six podiums in the last nine races.
“I was really good the whole race honestly,” Haudenschild said. “It put me behind once Buddy got in front of me and kind of killed my runs there. Overall, I’m really happy with the car. I feel like we made gains on the car all night, and (Kyle) Ripper did a good job there. I was hoping we could stay in traffic there a little bit more. Traffic was really slow and still running the top, and it was pretty exciting.”
Another driver on a hot streak is Buddy Kofoid as he and the Roth Motorsports crew have been firing on all cylinders as of late. The Penngrove, CA native finished third for his seventh straight finish of fourth or better with a 2.3 average finish over that span. If it wasn’t for the cautions, Kofoid felt he could’ve been celebrating a third consecutive victory.
“I just didn’t need any yellows,” Kofoid said. “It’s hard to say if I could’ve got the lead if I would’ve been okay out front. On the short runs, both of them were probably just a little bit better, but I felt like on the long runs like when we’d get to traffic or even before, I felt like I could kind of close back up to them. But I just didn’t quite have the opportunity. Again, I felt really in traffic and thrived in traffic. Just needed to not have a yellow come out.”
D.J. Netto and David Gravel completed the top five.
A 24th to 10th run earned Ryan Bernal the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Bill Balog earned his third career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three belonged to Buddy Kofoid and Carson Macedo. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Giovanni Scelzi.
Brock Zearfoss won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Tim Kaeding.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car California swing rolls into Bakersfield Speedway on Friday, Sept. 13 before a trip to Merced Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 4. 88N-DJ Netto[9]; 5. 2-David Gravel[8]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 7. 23-Garet Williamson[17]; 8. 17AU-Jamie Veal[7]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[20]; 10. 73-Ryan Bernal[24]; 11. 88-Austin McCarl[14]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[11]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[19]; 14. 3-Kaleb Montgomery[16]; 15. 29-Bud Kaeding[13]; 16. 57W-Jock Goodyer[6]; 17. 2K-Gauge Garcia[22]; 18. 7S-Landon Crawley[21]; 19. 21-Cole Macedo[12]; 20. 6-Lachy McDonough[15]; 21. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[18]; 22. 12B-Dawson Faria[23]; 23. O-Tim Kaeding[5]; 24. 17B-Bill Balog[10]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
WELCOME HOME: Kofoid Stays Hot with Stockton Score to Kickoff California Swing
The Californian wins on home turf to secure back-to-back victories
STOCKTON, CA (September 6, 2024) - What better place to visit after the biggest win of your Sprint Car career than home?
Such was the case for Michael “Buddy” Kofoid on Friday night as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour rolled into California’s Stockton Dirt Track. Last week the Penngrove, CA native banked $100,000 with a last lap pass at Huset’s Speedway ahead of three straight weeks of racing on home turf.
Momentum and confidence rode with Kofoid into the “Golden State,” and he put together another impressive drive to score back-to-back victories with Roth Motorsports.
It all started with a determined charge in the Toyota Racing Dash. Kofoid started seventh in the eight-lap tilt and wheeled all the way to second to earn a front row starting spot. After near disaster in the NOS Energy Drink Feature when he biked up on two wheels, Kofoid regained composure and slipped by early leader Shane Golobic on Lap 15. He then held on in heavy lapped traffic to secure the checkered flag.
“I didn’t feel great when I took the lead,” Kofoid said. “But I felt good on the bottom. It was just hard to hit. And then with lapped traffic, they’d pull away then I’d pull up, and then they’d pull away again. I was like, ‘Man, the guys behind me are they better than me? Are they catching up to me? What do I need to do better?’ I just decided to stick with running the bottom and try to protect the runs off the bottom.
“Really happy to get another win with the best and to do it in front of a home crowd. I can’t thank Dylan (Buswell), Nate (Knotts), and Gage (Tyra) enough. It’s been a lot of fun these last few weeks. I feel like we’ve gotten our game back. I just want to say hey to Dennis and Teresa Roth. Can’t thank them enough.”
It's the first time in his career that Kofoid has topped two races in a row with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He became the eighth different driver to win with the World of Outlaws at Stockton and fifth Californian to do so. His home state is now the first state where he’s topped a pair of Series races as he adds Stockton to his Placerville triumph from a year ago.
Golobic led the field to green in search of a perfect night after earning Simpson Quick Time, a NOS Energy Drink Heat victory, and the Toyota Dash checkered flag. The driver of the Matt Wood Racing/NOS Energy Drink #17W pulled ahead early and set a strong pace at the front of the field.
The first few cars of traffic didn’t slow Golobic much as he navigated through them. But as the group of cars in front of him grew larger, the gap between himself and Kofoid shrank.
Then the door Kofoid needed opened on Lap 15. As Golobic drifted high out of Turn 2, Kofoid kept the No. 83 glued to the bottom on exit. The grip gave him a run to pull alongside Golobic down the back straightaway. He finished off the move for the lead by sticking the bottom in Turns 3 and 4 and driving ahead out of the corner.
The race was by no means over with Kofoid now in control. The pass lit a fire under Golobic as he looked to rally and reclaim the top spot. The Rocklin, CA driver closed back in several times in the race’s second half.
But ultimately, Kofoid proved to be too fast as he maintained enough of a gap to drive comfortably to a second victory this week with roughly 1,700 miles between the two dirt tracks. And just like the Huset’s glory, a fast, stable Sprint Car led him to Victory Lane.
“I feel like as the runs went on my car got more equal and maybe a little bit better,” Kofoid said. “Just like Huset’s last week, our car can just maneuver so good and doesn’t really know what dirty air is even if you’re going a lot slower pace. It’s still nice to know that your car is not really going to be affected.”
Golobic held on for the runner-up spot to lead the local California contingent. Traffic proved to be the deciding factor as he came up a spot short of his third career World of Outlaws victory but still collected his fifth career podium with the country’s top Sprint Car talent.
“I just think I needed to make better decisions there in traffic, or more aggressive ones I guess,” Golobic said. “You can’t really make any mistakes with these guys. They’re good, and he (Kofoid) pounced on one there. I didn’t know where the 1S was going. Just kind of guessed wrong and got myself hung up. It sucks. You don’t get a lot of opportunities to win an Outlaw show, and I feel like I kind of gave one up there.”
Justin Sanders completed the podium on what was a strong night for the California locals. The Aromas, CA native took the Mittry Racing No. 2X to his fourth Series podium to start the swing in home territory. Like Golobic, struggles in traffic prevented him from putting forth a stronger challenge for victory.
“I don’t really have much to say about the race,” Sanders said. “I just really couldn’t go anywhere with a lapped car in my way for half the race, but we’ll take this third.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and David Gravel completed the top five.
A 24th to 13th run earned Tim Kaeding the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Shane Golobic claimed the first Simpson Quick Time of his career and established a new track record in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, and Buddy Kofoid. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to David Gravel
Shane Golobic topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Logan Schuchart won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Garet Williamson.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car California swing rolls into Hanford, CA’s Kings Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic[1]; 3. 2X-Justin Sanders[4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 5. 2-David Gravel[6]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[3]; 7. 3-Kaleb Montgomery[7]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 9. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[13]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 11. 21-Cole Macedo[18]; 12. 7S-Landon Crawley[11]; 13. O-Tim Kaeding[24]; 14. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[14]; 15. 88-Austin McCarl[16]; 16. 88N-DJ Netto[22]; 17. 1S-Logan Schuchart[21]; 18. 5V-Colby Copeland[17]; 19. 83T-Tanner Carrick[8]; 20. 88A-Joey Ancona[9]; 21. 73-Ryan Bernal[20]; 22. 23-Garet Williamson[15]; 23. 57W-Jock Goodyer[19]; 24. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[23]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
WHAT IT TAKES: How National Midget Racers, Teams Stay Competitive in 2024
Thomas Meseraull, Jade Avedisian, KKM crew chief Beau Binder shoot on the work, dedication necessary to stay ahead
CONCORD, NC (Sept. 6, 2024) – Nearly 100 years of Midget racing in the United States means nearly 100 years’ worth of evolution, change and other positive advancement for one of dirt track racing’s most exciting disciplines.
They’re still four-cylinder engine cars with four wheels and a driver cockpit, capable of putting on some of the most entertaining programs in motorsports. But with modern-day advancements in technology and season-long points championships, the effort necessary to keep a competitive car on the track, almost year-round, is now at an all-time high.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is the newest organization in the national Midget world and has hosted several different driving, building and coaching talents at its events since its inception in 2022 — all of whom have experienced firsthand each of the elements that go into putting a car into Victory Lane.
Experience Matters
Ask any veteran open-wheel racer in the pit area today and they’ll not be shy in talking about it — Midget racing has changed over the last 25 years.
For better or worse, Midget racing and its constant evolution has given the motorsports world some of the best racing action and most iconic moments. And there’s a reason for that.
“Midgets are always about as exciting as it gets,” said veteran open-wheel racer and multi-time Xtreme Outlaw Series Feature winner, Thomas Meseraull. “That’s because you’ve got these awesome race cars, and they’re a little bit smaller than everybody else like a Stock Car or a Sprint Car, and they’re racing on the same track, so you’ve got way more room to be two, three and four-wide.”
Meseraull, 43, of San Jose, CA, began his professional Midget career in the 1990s and has since established himself as one of the nation’s most experienced open-wheel racers. He’s seen the evolution of the sport firsthand, from equipment and technology upgrades to several different driving talents come through the ranks.
Though he’s now one of the few remaining veterans on the national Midget scene, he recalls his days as an up-and-comer racing against the generational heroes.
“When you went to the national scene, you had to bring your best A-game, for sure,” Meseraull said. “It was (Dave) Darland, Jerry Coons, Jay Drake… it was pretty obvious that the big teams — you had Steve Lewis, and even back then, Keith (Kunz) was one of the veterans of the sport — there were some teams you could tell it wasn’t a family operation, it wasn’t built out of their garage. It was tough in the beginning.”
Racing with his family-owned operation, Meseraull admits he was, at first, more focused on the pavement side of Midget racing over dirt. In turning laps on the asphalt, and through extensive testing sessions at his home tracks in California — including Madera Speedway, Stockton 99 Speedway and Altamont Speedway — he learned the discipline and determination necessary to be competitive, which he still uses to this day on dirt.
“We would test a lot and just try things,” Meseraull said. “I really feel like that kind of put me where I am now, where I’m just open for whatever because that’s kinda how we grew up racing. You buy a car, and you just put every bar package you have in it and see what it does. You put all the springs in it and see what it does. You talk to your neighbor and see what they’re doing. Try to get faster.”
In the dawning of his career at the national level, Meseraull raced with the equipment his family team could bring together. Now piloting a new package for car owner and engine builder Tim Engler, featuring a special-built EA Stealth engine and MF1 Chassis by Farrell FrameWorks, he’s experienced the change in dirt racing technology and the impact it’s had on the racing.
“Even Midget motors were starting to make more power,” Meseraull said. “When I started, the Midget motor I was running made 300 horsepower. Now, they’re making over 400, 420, I think. And that’s kinda changed the way the cars race.
“I think the shock packages and the technology, and the torsion bars and springs have come a long way, and maybe even so the tires. Because the cars didn’t do what they do now. They’ve really figured out how to make these dirt cars have so much grip in the middle of the corner, where back then, they didn’t, and it was kind of just… the bravest man wins.”
Not only have the cars changed, so have the tracks they race on. The 2000 USAC National Midget Series schedule featured 23 completed events on both dirt and asphalt — only seven of which were on tracks of less than a half-mile in length. Fast forward to 2024, and it’s rare to see a single half-mile track on any of the three national touring Midget schedules.
“Nowadays, the big tracks are harder on equipment, motors, and (are) more dangerous,” Meseraull said. “Things have definitely gotten to smaller tracks, which probably made the racing a little more aggressive too because the risks aren’t as big on some of these smaller tracks. But it seems like the racing is at a high either way.”
The route in which most of national championship contenders take into the sport has changed as well. While several of the sport’s most historic names began in Quarter Midgets — including inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series champion Zach Daum — much of the new wave of youth sweeping the sport was brought into Midget racing an entirely different way.
“It’s impressive how Micros and Outlaw Karts can really hone a driver,” Meseraull said. “Keith (Kunz) has a Micro program and Chad Boat has a Micro program, and those guys are at the Micro races and can see the kids that have potential and bring them into the next round and bring them in right away in good equipment. Stuff that’s capable of winning.”
Lessons in Laps and Life
From the most experienced veterans to the newest rookies, time in the seat is invaluable at the professional level. The more laps driven in the car — any car — the shorter the learning curve.
Reigning Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series champion Jade Avedisian is getting more laps in more cars than she thought possible in 2024 after signing a multi-year agreement with Toyota Racing’s driver development program after clinching her first national Midget series championship last fall.
This year, the 17-year-old from Clovis, CA, is taking on the entire Toyota GR Cup Series schedule, piloting a Toyota GR-86 car on a nationwide tour consisting of 14 races at some of the country’s famed asphalt road courses. She said it’s been an onslaught of new racing information far different than what she applies to Midget racing.
“An asphalt car or a road course car — you have to have a lot of patience,” Avedisian said. “The simple race craft is a lot different. I feel like when you go get in the Midget, yeah, you have to have patience at some points, but for the most part it’s as hard as you can go for 30 laps.”
While she’s been developing her skills outside the Midget world, Avedisian’s not been shy about staying active on the dirt. In both 2023 and 2024, she’s taken to the 1/6-mile red clay oval of Millbridge Speedway multiple times in the track’s weekly events for Micro Sprints — the division in which she first made headlines in after winning several marquee events in 2020 and 2021.
After being discovered by CB Industries team owner Chad Boat, Avedisian set sail on her Midget career and signed with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) for the 2023 season, where she joined several teammates who also came from the Micro Sprint ranks.
“I’ve always said this, but I think it’s hard to beat someone with a lot of experience and a lot of laps,” Avedisian said. “You can take Gavin Miller, for example, during Mid-America Midget Week — he ran the Micro and the Midget in the same nights, and he said it’s helped.”
While both drivers saw new heights of success in 2023 — Avedisian with five wins and a national championship; Miller with two wins and a third-place championship finish — both were separated from the KKM crew chiefs they worked with throughout the season. Together, they formed bonds that made them more successful than the sum of their individual abilities — another crucial attribute of successful Midget racers.
“Last year, I clicked with the team from weekend one,” Avedisian said. “Times have changed; my crew chief left last year and I’m now working with a different group of guys, but it’s the same thing.
“It’s whoever can build the best relationship the fastest. Honestly, whatever crew chief and driver clicks the best is who’s gonna do the best.”
In racing with her new teammates and crew members at several new tracks across the country, Avedisian and her life have never been the same since breaking through in the motorsports world with her first Midget win in 2022. She’s since moved out to Mooresville, NC, to be closer to the Toyota Racing family and get access to their amenities and receive direct coaching on her lifestyle to help improve her game at the track.
“I’m grateful that my family was able to move me out to North Carolina full-time,” Avedisian said. “My family has probably sacrificed more than I have. I’m not with them all the time, and I’m sure that’s hard on my parents.”
Most 17-year-old kids don’t get to live a life anything like Avedisian’s. She admits it’s been a thrill ride that’s only getting started but knows the sacrifices she and her family have had to make for her to be in her position. What were once math tests, homework and after school athletics are now midweek track walks, morning meetings with fitness trainers and late nights at dirt ovals in the Midwest.
And she wouldn’t trade it for anything.
“My life is definitely very different than your average 17 or 18-year-old kid,” Avedisian said. “But I can’t really complain; this is obviously what I want to do.”
A Strong Team
From Feature events to season-long points championships, staying consistently competitive in Midget racing takes a team of dedicated professionals behind every driver, armed with the right equipment and knowledge of both car and track.
For the past 25 years, few teams have been able to match the preparedness and professionalism shown at Midget racing’s most dominant team – Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM). Led in part by veteran crew chief Beau Binder — now in his 20th year with KKM — the Texas native and former Sprint Car/Micro Sprint racer has applied his knowledge of fabrication, team management, car setup and driving experience to become one of the team’s most valuable players next to co-owner Keith Kunz.
With upwards of five cars racing at any event on the team’s calendar, Binder has helped to develop and manage the team’s weekly maintenance routine. With multiple different car chiefs, tire specialists and other crew members in the shop and at the track, KKM has improved their process over the years as their driver roster grows.
“That’s one of the big things, just trying to make everything manageable,” Binder said. “We’ve got so many cars, so many guys, so many hands, everything that we’ve got a torque spec for. That’s the biggest thing — getting our checklist reset for the week and then going through and making sure that motor milage, valve spring mileage, driveline mileage, all the things we need to check on a regular basis gets done on all these cars.”
Like any extensive process, the maintenance checklist — which Binder keeps on a large Google Sheet, accessible to all members of the team — starts with a single step after a race weekend.
“Once the first car’s done being washed, one of us will go over, get the water blown off, get it all WD-ed and bring it back inside — that’s when we start our post-wash maintenance that all gets done the first day,” Binder said. “We oil the cylinders, blow out the torsion tubes, grease our bird cage bearings, our spindles, things like that.”
While most Midget teams service only one or two cars after a race weekend, KKM works on five-to-eight cars during the regular season and has prepared as many as 15 to bring to the marquee Chili Bowl Nationals event in January. These cars, while well-built with top-of-the-line parts and materials, can sometimes get damaged and also require repair or more in-depth inspection.
“Lately, we’ve been running closer to seven or eight cars, and with that, the driveline mileage and motor mileage is all kind of — we try not to get to where everything is needing changed at the same time,” Binder said. “So, every week, we’re gonna have at least one that needs a motor swapped or driveline gone through.”
While reliable equipment is crucial to success on the national circuit, Binder indicated that coachable drivers and the rapport they develop with the crew is the element that wins not only the races, but the season-long championships as well.
“All of our crew guys and crew chiefs — they’re all reliable,” Binder said. “I feel like it’s really the bond they build with the crew chief that gives them that confidence.
“You see Cannon and Ryan right now — their confidence gets so high that a lot of times, it’s not even necessarily about the setup, it’s about them being confident that the car is capable, and they go make it happen.”
With 17 national Midget series championships in the trophy room, KKM has seen more than its fair share of driving talent come through the walls of its Columbus, IN-based headquarters over the years — all of whom have become better drivers because of the team around them.
“You look at Keith and Cannon and the relationship they’ve built, and we had Kaz Townsend work with Brenham Crouch when they won the POWRi championship, Brandon Selph work with Gavin Miller and they ended up second in the Xtreme points,” Binder said. “I’ve always felt like I’ve had a good relationship with Taylor (Reimer) and Ryan (Timms), and I had Kaylee Bryson and Bryant Wiedeman when we won the POWRi championship.
“I just feel like this group — we know what the goal is, we know what the job is. But at the same time, everybody’s still human. We’re able to build these good relationships with these kids where they always end up with that confidence no matter who they’re with.”
The New Era
Since the turn of the decade, a new generation of Midget racers have taken center stage on the national circuit. The Oklahoma Micro Sprint scene has produced several of today’s Midget frontrunners, including Cannon McIntosh, Daison Pursley, Ryan Timms, and recent graduates Taylor Reimer and Kaylee Bryson.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series has been a proving ground for several of these names, and in 2024 features another championship points battle as the season nears its conclusion. McIntosh and Timms account for nine of the 20 Feature event wins this season, and with only four races left, the two are separated by 133 points.
The two KKM teammates have been in the spotlight of national Midget racing for the past several seasons, learning from both the veteran crew members and drivers in the efforts to hone their own skills. What comes out of their hard work will be on full display as the Xtreme Outlaw Series wraps-up its 2024 campaign with the final four races in Illinois — Southern Illinois Raceway (Sept. 13); Highland Speedway (Sept. 14); Jacksonville Speedway (Oct. 4-5).
Tickets for the Xtreme Outlaw Series event at Southern Illinois Raceway are on sale in advance at the link below. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
1 MONTH ALERT: Xtreme Outlaw Midget 2024 Championship to be Determined at Jacksonville Speedway, Oct. 4-5
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Sept. 6, 2024) – A new Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota champion will be crowned at Jacksonville Speedway in October.
The two-day Ron Milton Race of Champions, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5, will serve as the championship finale for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets – presenting a $30,000 check to this year’s title winner.
Before then, drivers will battle for a $4,000 payday on Friday and then a $5,000 top prize on Saturday.
The Series has made two visits to the 1/4-mile dirt track, so far. Reigning Series champion Jade Avedisian won the Series’ debut race at the track in 2022 and Karter Sarff made a late race pass on Cannon McIntosh to score the win last year.
McIntosh is the current Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series points leader, looking for redemption this year after leading the points most of last year before falling out of the top-three in the last few races of the season. He holds a more than 100-point lead over Ryan Timms going into the two-day Illinois race weekend in September – Southern Illinois Raceway (Friday, Sept. 13) and Highland Speedway (Saturday, Sept. 14).
In his two Series starts at Jacksonville, McIntosh has finished fourth and second. He also has two wins at the track with POWRi. Timms has yet to run with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets at Jacksonville, but did win a 410 Sprint Car race there last year.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5
Location – Jacksonville, IL
Times (CT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 4 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 5:30 p.m.
Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (Sept. 15, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOyyDThIPtc
Previous Xtreme Outlaw winners at Jacksonville –
2023 – Karter Sarff on Sept. 15
2022 – Jade Avedisian on June 26
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Three-Week California Stretch Kicks Off with Trips to Stockton, Kings
A return to Stockton starts the Golden State stay before the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic
STOCKTON, CA (September 4, 2024) - The time has come for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour to venture west.
After wrapping up a major money Labor Day weekend at Huset’s Speedway, teams are trucking across the continental divide amid a 1,700-plus mile drive into California for a three-week stay in the “Golden State.”
First up is a return to Stockton Dirt Track on Friday, Sept. 6, after a five-year absence from the central valley oval. Stockton is ready to welcome the country’s best Sprint Car drivers since being reconfigured over the off-season.
Then, it’s south to Hanford, CA where Kings Speedway is ready to host The Greatest Show on Dirt for the 38th time. The Tom Tarlton Classic offers up a $21,000 payday to the winner as a nod to the iconic car owner’s number on his famous matte black Sprint Car.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
CALIFORNIA OUTLAWS: Three weeks in California means three weeks at home for a trio of current full-time World of Outlaws competitors.
Currently conquering his sixth year on tour, Lemoore, CA’s Carson Macedo is the longest tenured of the three. He’s never won at Stockton but owns a few podiums there with the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) and a World of Outlaws top five (2018). Saturday’s trip to Kings is always special for Macedo as the race honors his family member and a foundational figure in his career, Tom Tarlton. The Jason Johnson Racing pilot topped the first two runnings of the event for a pair of his four overall victories at the Hanford, CA oval.
Series sophomore Giovanni Scelzi also hails from the central valley, calling Fresno, CA home. The last time he visited Stockton, Scelzi swept a pair of Sprint Car Challenge Tour (SCCT) races in one weekend. The driver of the KCP Racing No. 18 will seek his first win at Kings as his best outing there is a 2020 runner-up in Kings of Thunder Sprint Car action.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid completes the west coast trio. The town of Penngrove, nestled between Napa Valley and the Pacific Coast, is where Kofoid comes from. He’s fresh off banking $100,000 at Huset’s with Roth Motorsports. The pairing claimed a NARC race at Stockton last November. His best finish at Kings is fifth with SCCT in 2018.
CENTRAL VALLEY SHARK: The two tracks on the agenda this weekend have treated Logan Schuchart kindly over the years.
Courtesy of a win in September of 2019, Schuchart rolls into the weekend as the most recent victor at Stockton. That same season he claimed the spring visit as well with the Shark Racing team. A win on Friday would both equal him with Donny Schatz as the winningest Series driver at Stockton and make him the first to top three in a row.
The Hanover, PA native also owns a pair of Kings checkered flags. He put together a remarkable drive from 19th to victory in 2017. And then, in 2022, Schuchart topped the Tom Tarlton Classic with a charge from 10th. He’s only led a combined five laps at Kings but come away with two triumphs. A third on Saturday would put him alongside Stevie Smith and Danny Lasoski as the third winningest driver at the 3/8 mile.
NIGHTMARE MAKING NOISE: Things are clicking right now for Bill Balog as he navigates the second half of his rookie World of Outlaws campaign with his family-owned team.
He’s strung together five consecutive top 10 finishes, his longest streak so far of 2024. Three of those results were within the top five including a podium on the big stage of the High Bank Nationals finale this past Saturday.
While many tracks have been new to Balog this year, the “North Pole Nightmare” does have some laps at the two California tracks ahead. He’s been in the top five at Stockton on three occasions all aboard a Clayton Snow entry. Snow also put him in a car for three races at Kings in the past.
SHAKING THE SLUMP: Five consecutive top 10s isn’t a slump for most drivers and teams, but most teams aren’t David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports.
Gravel’s best finish over the past five races is a sixth at River Cities Speedway, marking his longest stretch outside the top five during what’s been a remarkable 2024. He still holds a healthy 110-point lead over Donny Schatz in the standings but shaking the current slump will help provide extra security.
The last time Gravel visited Stockton he scored a personal best third-place run. Friday will be his first Stockton trip with the Big Game crew. He’s a former winner at Kings, charging from seventh to victory with Jason Johnson Racing in 2019.
CALI CLIQUE: California is ready to send its strong contingent of locals to the national scene with hopes of defending home turf this weekend. The west coasters always put up a good fight when The Greatest Show on Dirt comes to town.
Justin Sanders has established himself as one of California’s top talents, and he’s hungry to add a World of Outlaws win to the résumé with Mittry Racing. The Aromas, CA native has already won twice at Stockton this year – once apiece with NARC and SCCT. His Kings accomplishments include a NARC victory last year and an eighth with the World of Outlaws in 2022.
Dominic Scelzi is another potent left coaster eying his first Series triumph. Gio’s brother has plenty of success at both tracks with a 410 under the hood, beating NARC three times at Stockton and five times at Kings. Scelzi podiumed last year in Hanford with the World of Outlaws.
Shane Golobic is already a two-time Series winner – 2013 at Antioch and 2019 at Placerville. The Rocklin, CA driver owns several Stockton scores wheeling both Sprint Cars and Midgets. He’s also topped NARC at Kings.
Before he joins the World of Outlaws tour next year with TwoC Racing, Cole Macedo eyes his first Series win during the California swing with Tarlton Motorsports. The pairing already visited Stockton Victory Lane earlier this year and topped Kings in the latter half of 2023.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, Sept. 6 at Stockton Dirt Track in Stockton, CA
Saturday, Sept. 7 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (51/70 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6906 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-110 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-114 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-222 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-282 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-332 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-340 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-812 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1062 PTS)
10. Kraig Kinser – Premier Motorsports No. 70 (-1346 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Wins – Carson Macedo
4 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (24 Drivers):
338 Laps – Carson Macedo
317 Laps – David Gravel
178 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
65 Laps – Michael Kofoid
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
36 Laps – Emerson Axsom
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Chase Randall
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
10 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
9 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom
HEAT RACE WINNERS (49 Drivers):
26 Heat Wins – David Gravel
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
23 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
14 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
3 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman, Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (60 Drivers):
36 Dashes – David Gravel
35 Dashes – Carson Macedo
32 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
31 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
24 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
18 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
13 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (41 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (31 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Kaeding, Tim Estenson, David Gravel
PODIUM FINISHES (25 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel
24 Podiums – Carson Macedo
19 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Donny Schatz
16 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
8 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall
TOP 10 FINISHES (72 Drivers):
46 Top 10s – David Gravel
44 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
43 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
41 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
39 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
36 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
25 Top 10s – Bill Balog
14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Chase Randall
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki
2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Tim Kaeding
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7)
51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2)
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1 MONTH ALERT: National Open Presents $75,000-to-win Outlaw Versus PA Posse Battle
World of Outlaws
October brings another crown jewel event for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series with the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit.
The two-day event, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5, also pits the World of Outlaws and local Pennsylvania Posse in a duel for Saturday’s $75,000-to-win finale.
Pennsylvania’s own Brent Marks scored his second triumph in the event last year and became the fourth consecutive different winner since 2020. The PA Posse have claimed victory in the marquee event the last two years as Lance Dewease, of Fayetteville, PA, won it for the fifth time.
Ten-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz has the most National Open titles of active drivers with six. His last came in 2020 which is also his last Series win at Williams Grove.
Carson Macedo still holds the title as the last World of Outlaws driver to win a National Open title. He scored his victory in 2021, which was his second Series win at the famed 1/2-mile track.
Current Series points leader David Gravel is the last driver to win a World of Outlaws race at Williams Grove after winning the Summer Nationals in July – his ninth World of Outlaws win at the dirt track.
Gravel was denied victory the night before by TJ Stutts, of Liverpool, PA, who scored his first World of Outlaws victory. He also has three wins at the track this year.
Freddie Rahmer, of Salfordville, PA, is the current points leader at Williams Grove with one victory, so far. He’ll be poised to join his father, Fred Rahmer, as a National Open champion. Fred scored his title in 2013.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5
Location – Mechanicsburg, PA
Track Record – 16.089 sec. by TJ Stutts on April 8, 2023
Times (ET) –
Pit Gate Opens: 4 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 7 p.m.
-Opening Ceremonies & Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (July 27, 2024) –
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Williams Grove –
2024 – T.J. Stutts on July 26, David Gravel on July 27
2023 – Brad Sweet on May 12, Logan Schuchart on July 21, Rico Abreu on July 22, Brad Sweet on Sept. 29, Brent Marks on Sept. 30
2022 – Brent Marks on May 14, Lance Dewease on July 22, Sept. 30 & Oct. 22, Brad Sweet on July 23
2021 –Carson Macedo on May 14, Aaron Reutzel on May 15, Sheldon Haudenschild on July 23, Brent Marks on July 24, Kyle Larson on Oct. 1, Carson Macedo on Oct. 2
2020 – Shane Stewart on July 24, David Gravel on July 25, David Gravel on Oct. 2, Donny Schatz on Oct. 3
2019 – David Gravel on May 17, Lance Dewease on May 18, Tim Shaffer on July 26, Donny Schatz on July 27, David Gravel on Oct. 4, Brent Marks on Oct. 5
2018 – Lance Dewease on July 20, Gio Scelzi on Sept. 28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29,
2017 – David Gravel on May 19, Shane Stewart on May 20, Brock Zearfoss on July 21, Greg Hodnett on Sept. 28 (makeup from 7/22), David Gravel on Sept. 28, James McFadden on Sept. 29, David Gravel on Sept. 30
2016 – Lance Dewease on May 20, Daryn Pittman on July 22, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Dietrich on Oct. 14
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 15, Danny Dietrich on July 24, Stevie Smith on July 25, Stevie Smith on Oct. 4
2014 – Daryn Pittman on May 16, Daryn Pittman on May 17, Greg Hodnett on July 18, Lance Dewease on July 19, David Gravel on Oct. 4
2013 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July 20, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 4, Fred Rahmer on Oct. 5
2012 – Fred Rahmer on May 11, Steve Kinser on May 12, Cody Darrah on July 21, Paul McMahan on Sept. 28, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2011 – Daryn Pittman on May 13, Greg Hodnett on July 22, Jason Meyers on July 23, Jason Meyers on Sept. 30, Jason Meyers on Oct. 7
2010 – Chad Layton on May 13, Fred Rahmer on May 14, Lance Dewease on July 23, Greg Hodnett on July 24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 2
2009 – Greg Hodnett on May 14, Greg Hodnett on July 24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 3, Cody Darrah on Oct. 3 (Completion of July 25 event)
2008 – Steve Kinser on May 15, Daryn Pittman on July 18, Donny Schatz on July 19
2007 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on May 18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brian Leppo on July 20, Donny Schatz on July 21, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2006 – Fred Rahmer on May 26, Fred Rahmer on May 27, Terry McCarl on July 20, Craig Dollansky on July 21, Daryn Pittman on July 22, Jason Solwold on Sept. 29, Doug Esh on Sept. 30
2005 – Craig Dollansky on May 26, Steve Kinser on May 27, Jason Johnson on July 21, Paul McMahan on July 23, Fred Rahmer on July 23, Donny Schatz on Oct. 1
2004 – Fred Rahmer on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr. on May 28, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Lasoski on July 24, Mark Smith on Oct. 1, Donny Schatz on Oct. 2
2003 – Don Kreitz, Jr. on July 24, Donny Schatz on July 25, Donny Schatz on July 26, Donny Schatz on Oct. 3, Steve Kinser on Oct. 4
2002 – Steve Kinser on May 16, Danny Lasoski on July 25, Joey Saldana on July 26, Greg Hodnett on July 27, Lance Dewease on Sept. 28
2001 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July 26 (completed May 18 event), Donny Schatz on July 26, Don Kreitz Jr., on July 27, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29
2000 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Fred Rahmer on May 19, Lance Dewease on July 27, Sammy Swindell on July 29, Steve Kinser on Sept. 29, Donny Schatz on Sept. 30
1999 – Mark Kinser on May 27, Steve Kinser on May 28, Mark Kinser on July 29, Mark Kinser on July 30, Cris Eash on Oct. 1, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1998 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Johnny Herrera on May 22, Stevie Smith on May 29, Kevin Gobrecht on July 31, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1997 – Sammy Swindell on May 22, Mark Kinser on May 23, Jac Haudenschild on May 30, Mark Kinser on July 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 3, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4
1996 – Johnny Herrera on May 24, Mark Kinser on May 25, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on Aug. 1, Mark Kinser on Aug. 2, Lance Dewease on Oct. 4, Lance Dewease on Oct. 5
1995 – Steve Kinser on May 26, Dave Blaney on Aug. 3, Mark Kinser on Aug. 4, Mark Kinser on Sept. 29, Mark Kinser on Sept. 30
1994 – Dave Blaney on May 26, Steve Kinser on May 27, Andy Hillenburg on June 3, Jeff Swindell on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5, Lance Dewease on Sept. 30, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1
1993 – Dave Blaney on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 28, Dave Blaney on June 4, Steve Kinser on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 3
1992 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 22, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 31, Keith Kauffman on Oct. 2, Steve Kinser on Oct. 3
1991 – Steve Kinser on May 23, Steve Kinser on May 24, Sammy Swindell on May 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4, Stevie Smith on Oct. 6
1990 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 25, Sammy Swindell on June 1, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Sept. 28, Steve Kinser on Sept. 29
1989 – Bobby Allen on May 25, Sammy Swindell on May 26, Bobby Allen on June 2, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 27, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 28, Stevie Smith on Sept. 29, Stevie Smith on Sept. 30
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on May 27, Mark Kinser on June 3, Cris Eash on July 28, Steve Kinser on July 29
1987 – Ron Shuman on May 21, Steve Kinser on May 22, Steve Kinser on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 31
1986 – Doug Wolfgang on May 22, Doug Wolfgang on May 23, Bobby Allen on May 30, Jac Haudenschild on July 31, Bobby Allen on Aug. 1
1985 – Keith Kauffman on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 31, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 2
1984 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 25, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Brad Doty on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on May 27, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5
1982 – Sammy Swindell on May 13, Bobby Allen on May 14, Bobby Allen on May 21
1981 – Steve Kinser on June 5, Steve Kinser on June 12
1980 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Bill Stief on July 25, Keith Kauffman on July 26
1979 – Lynn Paxton on July 27
1978 – Kramer Williamson on Sept. 24
REDEMPTION: Kofoid Scores Biggest Win of Career in Huset’s High Bank Nationals Thriller
Kofoid takes the Roth Motorsports No. 83 to a $100,000 payday, sealing it with a last lap crossover on Carson Macedo
BRANDON, SD (September 1, 2024) - Michael “Buddy” Kofoid entered this year’s BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards with one thing on his mind – redemption.
Last year’s edition served up the ultimate heartbreak. After leading every lap from the drop of the green in 2023, mechanical woes with 10 laps remaining ended his chances at a six-figure payday. The Penngrove, CA native was forced to watch the final laps from the infield as David Gravel celebrated what could’ve been the biggest day of Kofoid’s career.
Needless to say, he was motivated heading to Huset’s this Labor Day weekend, and he got the redemption he was looking for and a huge paycheck to go with it.
Kofoid started second in the 40-lap NOS Energy Drink Feature aboard the Roth Motorsports No. 83 and went to work on tracking down pole-sitter Carson Macedo. He snatched the lead on Lap 24, gave it back up, and then reclaimed it on the 30th circuit. It all came down to a last lap that’ll go down in the history books. Macedo threw a Hail Mary slider in the final set of corners, but Kofoid had the speed he needed to cross him over and beat him to the line for $100,000.
In Victory Lane Kofoid climbed all the way atop the wing of the Roth ride as the huge crowd roared. Emotion overwhelmed the celebration. From devastation to jubilation. He’d done it. A victory he’ll cherish forever and a huge payday.
“I’m so glad we just won this race. Redemption from last year,” Kofoid said. “I’m so blessed to be driving this car. This is for Dennis and Teresa (Roth). Man, I don’t even know. One hundred thousand, that’s a lot of money, but just to win another Outlaw race is awesome. I owe it all to Dennis and Teresa Roth.
“We fought pretty hard, almost turned her over when he slid me before I got back by him, and I thought that was it. I drove back up to him, and I could just maneuver the bottom really well. I feel like that’s what kept me close to him. Obviously, clean air was good, so I wanted to be the one to control the start. Coming down the frontstretch I missed the moisture and thought, ‘I just ruined this one, too.’ I was able to protect and get back up and didn’t see him. I was setting a torrid pace I felt like and could see the screen and saw that they were filming me but there wasn’t someone behind me, so I thought I’d be okay. I was just catching the lappers a little too quick. You can’t back down here because it’s easy to get caught back up to and easy to get passed.”
With the 56th six-figure winner’s check in Sprint Car history going to Kofoid, he became the 25th different driver to visit Victory Lane with that kind of cash on the line. The 22-year-old is up to five career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victories and two this season. It was also his second at Huset’s Speedway to go along with the first of his career back in 2022. The $100,000 is the most money legendary car owners Dennis and Teresa Roth have scored with a victory.
After beating Kofoid in the final round of the Toyota Racing King of the Hill, Macedo was the one leading the field to green with 40 laps ahead. The Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 jumped ahead to the early lead as Kofoid settled into second.
Kofoid kept pace with Macedo through the opening portion of the main event, patiently waiting for a way to close in.
The patience paid off when the door opened on Lap 24. Kofoid got a strong run off the bottom exiting Turn 2 to pull alongside Macedo. He then fired a slide job in Turn 3 to take the top spot. It was nearly disaster for Kofoid on the next lap when Macedo returned the favor in Turn 3. The two nearly collided as Macedo slid ahead of Kofoid. The No. 83 drifted above the cushion and got sideways, but he managed to hold on and resume the pursuit.
It didn’t take long for Kofoid to reel Macedo back in, and another opportunity quickly arose on Lap 30 for him to bring the battle back to the No. 41. Macedo looked to clear a lapped car with a slider in Turn 3 but couldn’t get by him. Kofoid used the moment to duck under him exiting Turn 4. Macedo tried to shut the door but couldn’t get there in time as Kofoid muscled ahead.
A caution for a slowing Tim Kaeding set up a seven-lap dash to the finish. Kofoid first pulled away when the green lights returned, but as he neared traffic in the final laps, Macedo started to erase the gap.
When the white flag flew Kofoid rolled under a lapper in Turns 1 and 2 allowing Macedo to build one last run as he ripped the cushion. Kofoid slid himself in Turns 3 and 4 but left Macedo the one lane he needed. The Lemoore, CA driver launched under Kofoid and slid ahead of him, but Kofoid managed to get the car turned under Macedo and drive back ahead for an unforgettable triumph and $100,000.
“Carson and I were going at it pretty good,” Kofoid said. “And I could pace him really well in traffic. I’ve said all weekend this car doesn’t really know what dirty air is here. You’d think dirty air wouldn’t be as bad on short tracks, but it can upset your car a lot with how much you spin the tires here. The air here is just super crucial. I knew getting in front of him would be crucial as early as I could.”
Macedo gave it everything he had, but ultimately it wasn’t enough as he and the Jason Johnson Racing crew settled for second. After coming so close to the biggest victory of his career, the runner-up definitely left a bit of a bitter taste in his mouth.
“I was watching the lap counter,” Macedo recalled. “I could see it out of the corner of my eye when I’d leave Turn 2 every lap. I saw we had two to go and knew we were coming for the white. He was closing in on the lapper, and I didn’t know that I was going to have enough really. He got by the lapper. I was hoping he’d try to slide him and not clear him, but the lapper kind of checked up and got tight. It gave me just enough of a run to throw a Hail Mary at it. It was definitely everything I had. I was going really fast at the wall off of (Turn) 4 and knew I was going to clobber it. I knew that was the only shot I had was maybe bouncing it off the fence and getting to the line. I held it wipe open until I got there and hit it, and he must have crossed back over okay and just got me at the line. Hats off to them. Congrats on the win.”
Rounding out the podium was a feel-good story with Bill Balog bringing his personally-owned No. 17B home third. The “North Pole Nightmare” put together a good 40 laps for an impressive showing on a big stage at Huset’s.
“This is huge,” Balog said. “It’s been a really good three days. It’s just a huge night for us. We seem to be going in the right direction with this Triple X car. I pay full price for my engines, but I feel like I’m on an engine deal sometimes. These HP Engines just run great. I’m just super happy with tonight.”
Giovanni Scelzi and Donny Schatz completed the top five.
A 17th to 10th run earned Emerson Axsom the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz, and Giovanni Scelzi. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Buddy Kofoid.
Carson Macedo beat Buddy Kofoid in the final round of the King of the Hill.
Christopher Thram won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Tim Kaeding.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars kick off a three-week stretch in California with visits to Stockton Dirt Track on Friday, Sept. 6 and Hanford, CA’s Kings Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 7 for the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 3. 17B-Bill Balog[3]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 7. 14H-Chase Randall[6]; 8. 2-David Gravel[7]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[10]; 10. 27-Emerson Axsom[17]; 11. 55-Kerry Madsen[8]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 13. 87-Aaron Reutzel[12]; 14. 13-Mark Dobmeier[18]; 15. 2KS-Hunter Schuerenberg[15]; 16. 22-Riley Goodno[16]; 17. 23-Garet Williamson[19]; 18. 14T-Tim Estenson[13]; 19. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[14]; 20. 10-Scott Bogucki[20]; 21. 3-Tim Kaeding[23]; 22. 17GP-Justin Henderson[24]; 23. 24T-Christopher Thram[21]; 24. 83S-Sam Henderson[22]
HOT HAND AT HUSET’S: Carson Macedo Tops Huset’s Thriller After Charge from Eighth
The Jason Johnson Racing pilot wins his fourth race in the last six and is the high point man for Sunday
BRANDON, SD (August 31, 2024) - There’s no driver hotter on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour than Carson Macedo.
He and Jason Johnson Racing rolled into BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards weekend with three victories in the last four races. A seventh place run on Friday at Huset’s Speedway cooled them off slightly, but their fire reignited in a big way on Saturday night.
Macedo started eighth for the 35-lap NOS Energy Drink Feature and pieced together a fierce charge to the front. The Lemoore, CA native punctuated the drive with a slider on Chase Randall with only two laps remaining. Randall tried to return the favor as they wheeled toward the white flag, but Macedo kept his foot in the gas and narrowly drove around the slider to hold on and make his way to Victory Lane.
“Hats off to this race team – Philip Dietz, Adam Zimmerman, and Robby McQuinn – they’ve been working really hard,” Macedo said. “It feels good to have a lot of speed here. That was fun, hard racing late in the race. No points on the line, just good, hard, authentic racing. Hats off to this race team.
“It feels good to have speed here. When you start eighth and drive by everybody to get the win, it makes you have a lot of confidence going into a night like tomorrow where it pays a hundred grand.”
A fourth win in the last six races puts Macedo at 42 for his career and into a four-way tie for 18th all-time, and two of the others are a pair of current full-time World of Outlaws competitors. The trio tied with him is Andy Hillenburg, Logan Schuchart, and Sheldon Haudenschild. His seventh victory of 2024 already equals his 2023 total. It also set Macedo up as the high point man entering Sunday’s $100,000-to-win High Bank Nationals finale.
Randall led the field to green thanks to Hunter Schuerenberg giving him the one in the Toyota Racing Revenge Redraw. But it was Schuerenberg, who was handed the two in the Redraw, powering around Randall’s outside to lead the first lap.
Schuerenberg paced the opening four circuits aboard the TKS Motorsports No. 2KS, and then a caution and the resulting restart shook things up at the front.
Randall used a great start to throw a slider and clear Schuerenberg to take over the top spot. Schuerenberg stayed within striking distance as Randall quickly neared the tail of the field, but a yellow with 25 laps remaining just as traffic was getting thick served up some welcome clean air to Randall and the Krull Racing team.
As the second half of the 35-lapper unfolded, Randall pulled away and started to slice his way through traffic. The 19-year-old looked like a veteran as he continued to put more cars between himself and Schuerenberg. Even when Macedo took second on Lap 23, he couldn’t seem to cut much into the gap.
But then a yellow flag for a spinning Schuerenberg set up an eight-lap dash to the finish and put the hottest driver in the sport right on Randall’s tail as he pursued his first Series victory.
Randall wasn’t rattled when the green lights brought the action back to life as he powered ahead on the low side of Turn 4 as Macedo looked to get a launch on the top. Randall built a sizeable lead over Macedo on the first lap back under green.
But little by little Macedo cut into the margin. Randall struggled to pick his way through lappers as the race fell to five laps to go, and Macedo closed in on his tail tank on Lap 33. The door opened with two rotations remaining as Macedo launched a slide job in Turns 1 and 2 that cleared Randall. Down the back straightaway Randall looked to cross him over. He threw a slider of his own, but Macedo made a daring move to drive back by him on the cushion, narrowly slipping by.
It proved to be the winning move as he drove away comfortably on the final lap to claim another checkered flag.
“That caution helped a lot,” Macedo admitted. “I don’t think we would’ve ever got to him if we wouldn’t have had that restart there. I actually tried to fire off on the cushion there on the restart, and it was really bad, gave up a lot of time. He got a sizeable lead, and I thought, ‘Man, it’s going to be tough to get him.’
“And then we got to lap traffic really quick there. And then the lapped cars were kind of all over the place. I felt like I was in the cat-bird seat. When he (Randall) went the wrong way, I was there to see what the difference was. Sometimes it’s better to be running second in that situation. He was having a real hard time getting off (Turn) 4 even coming to the traffic. He really had a hard time there. One of the lappers kind of got beside him and took some of the air off his wing. He struggled off of (Turn) 4, and I was able to get just enough of a run and really didn’t know if I was going to clear him or not but kind of grabbed a little bit of that grip on the bottom, and it shot me across.”
While slightly disappointed to lose out on his first World of Outlaws win late, Randall kept his head high after the race with the runner-up finish. It was only his second night in the Krull No. 14, and he’s happy with the quick chemistry they’ve found especially with a six-figure payday on the line Sunday.
“I don’t know if I could’ve done a little too much,” Randall said about the closing laps. “I feel like anywhere I would’ve went he would’ve been the other way. It’s just how the cars fell tonight. I can’t say enough about this team. Just a short notice to come to this weekend. They’re great guys, awesome people and have my back 100-percent. We’re really excited with a good run. They deserve it.”
Rounding out the podium was Donny Schatz, completing a strong rebound after a crash on Friday night. The 10-time champion put together a complete event with the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 and slotted himself third in points for Sunday’s big finale.
“All in all the guys did a great job,” Schatz said. “A big positive over last night. The Carquest guys, everybody helped dig us out of a big hole to put us in a good spot for tomorrow. So, now we go back and discuss what we need to do for tomorrow and go from there.”
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Bill Balog completed the top five.
Kofoid got to fourth from 17th to earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Emerson Axsom grabbed his first career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Donny Schatz, Chase Randall, and Scott Bogucki. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Kaleb Johnson.
Scott Winters won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Scott Bogucki.
UP NEXT: All the focus for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars shifts to the $100,000-to-win finale of the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on Sunday, Sept. 1. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 2. 14H-Chase Randall[1]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 4. 83-Michael Kofoid[17]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[16]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[10]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[19]; 8. 2-David Gravel[18]; 9. 23-Garet Williamson[14]; 10. 55-Kerry Madsen[13]; 11. 5-Ryan Timms[15]; 12. 27-Emerson Axsom[6]; 13. 3-Tim Kaeding[24]; 14. 87-Aaron Reutzel[12]; 15. 22-Riley Goodno[20]; 16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 17. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[9]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 19. 17GP-Justin Henderson[23]; 20. 16-Brooke Tatnell[22]; 21. 24T-Christopher Thram[5]; 22. 23W-Scott Winters[21]; 23. 2KS-Hunter Schuerenberg[2]; 24. 10-Scott Bogucki[3]
HUSTLIN’ HAUD: Sheldon Haudenschild Bests Axsom for $25,000 Huset’s Hustle Victory
Haudenschild gets first win since early June and his eighth of 2024 at Huset’s
BRANDON, SD (August 30, 2024) - Sheldon Haudenschild was ready to win for so many reasons entering Friday night.
Firstly, he’s been wanting to get a victory for his longtime friend and World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car official Eloy Gutierrez, who passed away last week. Both nights in North Dakota led to podiums for Haudenschild, heightening the hunger to win even more.
He’d also been enduring a winless drought. After an incredible start to 2024 with seven victories in the first 27 races, the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing crew hadn’t been to Victory Lane in 21 straight events. Five times over that stretch he’d come home second.
No more motivation was necessary, and Haudenschild got the job done at Huset’s Speedway.
With $25,000 on the line at the Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking, Haudenschild gave the fans a show. The NOS Energy Drink gasser outdueled Emerson Axsom in a back-and-forth battle. Haudenschild pulled ahead and held off a late charge from Michael “Buddy” Kofoid for his first win since Ogilvie in early June.
“This is big. I said we needed a win here,” Haudenschild said. “(Kyle) Ripper is focused right now, and he’s got it going on. He’s giving us fast race cars, and we’re qualifying well. If we can keep starting up front, I think we can keep clicking off wins all season. Hats off to Luke (Vaughn), Steve (Kinzer Dussel), and Ripper.
“We wanted to win in Jackson for Eloy. Good to get a win for Eloy and all of these Outlaw officials and everybody on the road that loved Eloy. This is what he lived for.”
Haudenschild’s eighth win of 2024 moves him within one of the most he’s collected in one season with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The 42nd of his career equals him with Andy Hillenburg and fellow full-timer Logan Schuchart for 18th on the all-time win list. His third Huset’s victory makes it the fifth track where he’s topped at least a trio of races.
Axsom and Haudenschild brought the field to green after drawing the front row in the Toyota Racing Redraw. Axsom used a strong launch off the bottom to grab the top spot and lead the first lap.
Haudenschild had no plans of letting him escape as he stalked the Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27. The gap between the two never grew north of one second as Haudenschild kept Axsom firmly within his sights. Axsom worked the bottom around the 1/3 mile while Haudenschild searched for speed on the top.
Traffic allowed Haudenschild to close in and peek under Axsom at one point, but the Franklin, IN native closed the door on the Buckeye as the lively crowd cheered on the intensifying action.
The battle really got going on Lap 23 when Haudenschild built a run off Turn 2 and ducked to Axsom’s inside heading into the next set of corners. Haudenschild cleared him with a slider and led the lap, but Axsom fought back. As Haudenschild got slightly slowed on the cushion in Turns 1 and 2 Axsom rolled the bottom to perfection to slip back ahead. Haudenschild fired a slider back at him in Turn 3 but couldn’t quite clear it. Fast forward a lap, and Haudenschild fired it off under Axsom, but a yellow flag halted the action.
Axsom opted for the bottom groove on the restart, and that decision helped lift Haudenschild to the front. While Axsom rolled the low line, Haudenschild ripped the cushion and nosed ahead down the back straightaway. Axsom didn’t have positioning to move back in front, so Haudenschild secured the spot and quickly pulled away.
As the laps faded, Buddy Kofoid surged into contention as he drove around Axsom to take the second spot. Up ahead Haudenschild worked through traffic which allowed the Roth Motorsports No. 83 to cut into his lead. But ultimately Kofoid ran out of laps as Haudenschild secured a trip to Huset’s Victory Lane and $25,000.
“I feel like we got him (Axsom) in traffic and was probably a little nice, and he got back by us there,” Haudenschild said. “I didn’t really know what to expect on that restart. He was starting really slow and really soon. I just kind of figured I’d try to get down and follow him in there. I’m really surprised he didn’t rip the top and was just able to get around him.”
Kofoid brought the Roth No. 83 home second, marking his sixth podium in 11 Sprint Car races at Huset’s for the Penngrove, CA native. It marked a strong start on his path to redemption after his devastation last June at Huset’s when troubles ended a potential six-figure payday for him.
“I got to third and then got back in line on the top,” Kofoid said. “I was able to chase people down in dirty air. I feel like every time we come here, we’re just exceptional and really good. We race good, and I feel like this thing doesn’t know what dirty air is at Huset’s. I feel like if you can play that into your favor, you’re going to be pretty good. I was able to run Sheldon down. I just feel like I kind of ran out of time.”
Completing the top three was early leader Emerson Axsom.
“I think our speed was there, but I feel like on the restart I kind of like didn’t get in hard enough to kind of load the right rear and kind of like slid across the bottom,” Axsom explained. “That allowed Sheldon to just drive around us. I hate it for my guys to be in position and kind of give one away there. Obviously, these guys are really good, and it’s hard to out Haud Haud.”
Garet Williamson and Ryan Timms completed the top five.
A 20th to 10th drive in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 earned David Gravel the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Sheldon Haudenschild earned his seventh Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 36th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Logan Schuchart, Emerson Axsom, and Garet Williamson. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Kaleb Johnson.
Mark Dobmeier won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Logan Schuchart.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars begin the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards with a $15,000-to-win prelim on Saturday, Aug. 31, setting the stage for Sunday’s $100,000-to-win finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[9]; 3. 27-Emerson Axsom[1]; 4. 23-Garet Williamson[3]; 5. 5-Ryan Timms[4]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[13]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo[14]; 8. 10-Scott Bogucki[6]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog[18]; 10. 2-David Gravel[20]; 11. 13-Mark Dobmeier[21]; 12. 7S-Landon Crawley[11]; 13. 3J-Dusty Zomer[5]; 14. 8-Jacob Hughes[12]; 15. 88-Austin McCarl[15]; 16. 2KS-Hunter Schuerenberg[23]; 17. 24T-Christopher Thram[16]; 18. 64-Andy Pake[17]; 19. 70-Kraig Kinser[24]; 20. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[7]; 21. 55-Kerry Madsen[10]; 22. 1S-Logan Schuchart[8]; 23. 83S-Sam Henderson[22]; 24. 27X-Carson McCarl[19]
RACER ON THE WRENCHES: Zach Patterson Blending Racing with Big Game Motorsports Role
The tire specialist is a racer himself with a Sprint Car victory under his belt this year
BRANDON, SD (Aug 29, 2024) - Nearly every weekend from February through November you can find Zach Patterson working on the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 Sprint Car.
But the tire specialist for the team atop the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car standings doesn’t only work on the cars, he likes to get behind the wheel himself occasionally.
Patterson has jumped in a 305 Sprint Car a handful of times in 2024 when time permits, even getting help from his Big Game teammates David Gravel, Cody Jacobs, and Stephen Hamm-Reilly.
The love for racing stems from a youth fixed firmly within the sport. Patterson hails from Merkel, TX with Abilene Speedway 10 minutes down the road. He grew up spending nearly every weekend at a racetrack watching family members win in the Late Model and Modified ranks of the region.
A move to Oklahoma didn’t halt Patterson’s racing involvement. Instead, it enhanced it as his family helped operate multiple dirt tracks in the “Sooner State.” The move also led to his first laps in a go kart. He also got his first opportunity in a real race car at 11 years old, but a frightening crash paused his driving career.
“We had that bomber class,” Patterson said. “That was my first chance to actually get behind the wheel of a real car. I went out there and absolutely destroyed that thing. That was kind of the end of it for a while.”
Racing restarted for Patterson after high school, and the result was a 2019 I-44 Speedway track championship in a Micro Sprint. The following year brought his first season in a Sprint Car, and then, with the help of Joe Madore, a door opened that facilitated his current career ahead of 2021.
“He (Madore) comes into the shop one night and says, ‘I have a really good opportunity for you. One of Wayne Johnson’s guys just quit. There’s an opportunity for you to go on the road for the 2021 season,’” Patterson recalled. “Four days later I was at Wayne’s shop getting interviewed.”
After one season with Johnson, an opportunity arose to join one of Sprint Car racing’s powerhouses when a spot opened at Tod Quiring’s Big Game Motorsports. Patterson got the job, and three races in was standing in World of Outlaws Victory Lane for the first time as Gravel won at Volusia Speedway Park.
Patterson has been a good fit as he now navigates his third year with the team. The time has allowed him to learn from one of the sport’s most renowned crew chiefs – Cody Jacobs.
“It’s been great,” Patterson said of working with Jacobs. “In my mind, he’s the best at what he does. Working with him has been amazing. There’s so much to learn from him. Overall, it’s been everything I imagined and more. I’m super grateful for the time he’s put in to teach me.”
The last couple years have given Patterson the chance to hop back in a Sprint Car. Jay Masur of Med Star Dirt Track Rescue Team let Patterson take his Sprint Car for a spin last year, and that led to more time in his car along with a couple other opportunities this season.
“Really, it’s a dream come true,” Patterson said. “Them supporting me and getting the opportunity to race and Stephen and Cody coming down to the infield here and there and helping me, that means a lot. Tod allows me to do it. Everyone has just been really supportive.”
The highlight of Patterson getting back behind the wheel came in June this year when he drove from 11th to the front at Huset’s Speedway for his first Sprint Car win. It was a storybook evening as he had Gravel, Jacobs, and Hamm-Reilly working on the car that night and ready to greet him in Victory Lane.
“I can’t even explain the emotions,” Patterson said. “It’s a completely different feeling. That’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. Genuinely, I didn’t know if it was ever going to happen, if I was going to get the opportunity to be there. It was so cool with all of those guys being there. Really, it was perfect timing. The whole team was there. I about cried going around the track. I was pumped up. I couldn’t quit yelling. That’s been a goal of mine ever since I got in a Sprint Car, and I’d been so close but hadn’t ever made it happen. That was just unreal.”
While Patterson enjoys the occasional opportunity to race, his focus remains locked on the ultimate goal of 2024 – a World of Outlaws championship. Since joining Big Game Motorsports, Patterson has experienced finishing runner-up in the standings two straight seasons. Gravel holds more than a 100-point advantage right now, but the job isn’t done until it’s done.
“The past couple years have been a little heartbreaking,” Patterson admitted. “I genuinely feel like we were the best car last year and maybe even the year before, but definitely last year. I felt like we were the better car but just had some bad luck. Running second in the points is just heartbreaking. You want to win this championship. Until it happens, I don’t know what it’s going to feel like because I’m so focused. Having somebody like Donny Schatz behind you, he isn’t going to give up. Carson (Macedo) isn’t going to give up. There’s still a long way ahead of us.”
Patterson and the Big Game crew continue their pursuit of a World of Outlaws title this weekend at the $25,000-to-win Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking on Friday, Aug. 30, and the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, with a $100,000-to-win finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return to Ohio For September Doubleheader at Wayne County, Sharon
ORRVILLE, OH (Aug. 27, 2024) – Ohio will welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the final time this year with a doubleheader weekend to conclude September.
The Series will make its highly anticipated return to Wayne County Speedway, in Orrville, on Friday, Sept. 27, and then venture back to Dave Blaney’s Sharon Speedway, in Hartford, on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Wayne County Speedway becomes a prime stop on the tour again for the first time since 2020. Sheldon Haudenschild, who grew up about 15 minutes from the track in Wooster, won that event – his first Series win at his home track.
The World of Outlaws Buckeye Brawl event will see the World of Outlaws stars go up against Ohio’s best local talent, such as Brandon Spithaler, Trey Jacobs, Leyton Wagner – the current 410 Sprint Car points leader at the track – and more.
Then, the World of Outlaws return to Sharon Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown – the Series’ second visit to the 3/8-mile dirt track this year. During the Series’ last visit in May, David Gravel held off 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz and Carson Macedo to score his first Series win at the track.
The weekend will also start the road to the World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 6-9) as there will only be 10 races left until the championship determining weekend.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action from both races live on DIRTVision.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday, Sept. 27
Location – Orrville, OH
Track Record – 13.808 sec. by Spencer Bayston on April 21, 2018
Times (ET) –
Pit Gates Open: 2 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 4 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (Sept. 25, 2020) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKUtGve0F8Y
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Wayne County –
2020 –Sheldon Haudenschild on Sept. 25
1985 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 6
1984 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on June 9
1981 – Steve Kinser on June 14
1979 – Steve Kinser on July 29
EVENT INFO
Date – Saturday, Sept. 28
Location – Hartford, OH
Track Record – 12.704 sec. by Danny Holtgraver on Aug. 20, 2013
Times (ET) –
Pit Gates Open: 2 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 4 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (May 18, 2024) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ2whoFW-T0
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Sharon –
2024 – David Gravel on May 18
2023 – Donny Schatz on May 20, Brad Sweet on Sept. 23
2022 – Brad Sweet on Sept. 24
2021 – Dave Blaney on May 22
2007 –Steve Kinser on June 1
2006 – Jac Haudenschild on May 20
2005 – Jason Meyers on June 3
2004 – Danny Lasoski on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 28
2003 – Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 30
2002 – Danny Lasoski on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 31
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: High Bank Nationals Brings World of Outlaws to Huset’s for Six-Figure Payday
Three nights of South Dakota racing will culminate in a $100,000-to-win finale on Sunday
BRANDON, SD (August 27, 2024) - Another huge stop on the Summer of Money awaits the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars this weekend.
The rescheduled BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards invites The Greatest Show on Dirt back to Huset’s Speedway for three nights (Aug. 30-Sept. 1) of action with major money up for grabs.
It kicks off with Friday’s $25,000-to-win Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking. Then a $15,000-to-win High Bank Nationals prelim on Saturday sets the stage for Sunday’s finale with $100,000 being deposited in the winner’s bank account.
With so much money on the line, the weekend is expected to bring a healthy roster of the country’s best Sprint Car drivers to the pit area. Huset’s Speedway is the place to be over Labor Day weekend.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
MONEY MAN: When the large bags of cash are up for grabs, it’s been hard to stop David Gravel in 2024. His earnings this year with the Big Game Motorsports team have already eclipsed $600,000, roughly $160,000 more than the sport’s second highest earner this season.
The biggest contributor toward Gravel’s lucrative year was a nearly $300,000 week at Eldora Speedway in July that included his first Kings Royal crown worth $175,000. He also made history during that stretch as the first Sprint Car driver to take home six-digit paychecks from three different racetracks with Knoxville Raceway and Huset’s Speedway being the other two.
And speaking of that Huset’s payday, it came in the form of last year’s High Bank Nationals title. Gravel heads into the weekend looking to make the boss proud once again as his car owner Tod Quiring also owns Huset’s and has invested so much into making the 1/3 mile one of the country’s premier facilities.
Overall, the Watertown, CT native has topped a trio of Huset’s races with the World of Outlaws. His résumé suggests a high chance of success this weekend as he continues the march toward a potential million-dollar season.
HAUD’S HUNGRY: There’s one driver on the World of Outlaws tour that may be hungrier to break into Victory Lane than any other, and his name is Sheldon Haudenschild.
After topping seven of the first 27 races this year, he’s gone winless over the last 21. The speed has been there, but Victory Lane has simply eluded the Wooster, OH driver. Since his last win, Haudenschild has podiumed nine times including the last four races. Five of those have been second place finishes.
Haudenschild has stated he and the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing team’s goal of reaching double-digit wins for the first time, and Huset’s serves up a prime opportunity for them to not only end the slump, but also pad their wallets. Back in 2020 Haudenschild won when the Series returned to the South Dakota oval for the first time in four years. Then in 2022 he made an unbelievable charge from sixth to victory in the final five laps to top the inaugural High Bank Nationals for $100,000.
$CHATZ: While Gravel’s bank account may be the one most growing in 2024, Donny Schatz has been the biggest earner in the history of the sport when it comes to six-figure paydays.
The Fargo, ND legend has won 13 of the sport’s 54 races that paid at least $100,000. Schatz first cashed in at Eldora’s Historical Big One in 2002, broke the bank with 11 Knoxville Nationals, and added to his riches with the 2023 Kings Royal. Add it all up, and Schatz has totaled $1,775,000 in those 13 events alone.
Huset’s presents Schatz an opportunity to replicate the feat Gravel accomplished earlier this year. A victory on Sunday would make the 10-time champion the second driver to collect six-figure paydays at three different dirt tracks. Schatz is already a four-time Feature winner at Huset’s, topping visits in 2001, 2007, 2015, and 2016.
ROTH REDEMPTION: Last year left Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports wondering what could’ve been. Mechanical woes with less than 10 laps remaining knocked them from the lead and a potential High Bank Nationals title to a heartbreaking DNF.
It’s all about redemption heading into the event this year as Kofoid now rolls in as a World of Outlaws rookie. After coming so close last year, his sights will be squarely on a redemptive victory.
Huset’s is home to Kofoid’s first career World of Outlaws win back in 2022. The Penngrove, CA gasser also topped a pair of USAC National Midget races at Huset’s that same year. He’s been overall consistent in a Sprint Car at the 1/3 mile with podiums in half of his 10 starts.
HIGH BANK HOPEFULS: The four listed above aren’t the only current Series competitors who’ve experienced Huset’s success and will be in search of some serious coin this weekend.
Carson Macedo topped a Huset’s visit in 2022 during a High Bank Nationals prelim with Jason Johnson Racing. He’s missed the top 10 just once in his last nine visits to the South Dakota oval. Macedo is fresh off a North Dakota weekend sweep, and he’s won three of the last four races.
Last year Logan Schuchart grabbed his first Huset’s win by topping the final High Bank Nationals prelim. He’s been in the top 10 in 11 of his last 14 tries at the facility with Shark Racing. Schuchart is no stranger to big paydays having topped the richest race in the sport’s history at last year’s Eldora Million.
HUSET’S HEROES: Along with the full-time stars on the World of Outlaws tour, a hefty batch of competitors is expected to join and chase the big money. Among them are plenty with Huset’s success under their belt.
Ryan Timms enters the weekend as the track’s most recent 410 Sprint Car winner. He took Guy Forbrook’s car to Victory Lane in Sunday’s Bull Haulers Brawl for $7,000. The Oklahoman will be teamed with Forbrook again this weekend but only for Friday and Saturday as a prior commitment requires his presence on Sunday.
Garet Williamson and the Fischer Motorsports team have won in their two most recent visits to Huset’s (July 7 and July 28). The Columbia, MO native is fresh off recovering from a Heat Race flip to a top 10 at Red River Valley with the World of Outlaws. He’ll continue an eight-week stretch with the World of Outlaws this weekend at Huset’s.
Tim Kaeding plans to be in Dave Lunstra’s ride for the weekend. The pairing already topped a local Huset’s show this year on May 27. “TK” has also been to World of Outlaws Victory Lane at Huset’s, winning with Roth Motorsports back in 2013.
Kerry Madsen has been a frequent visitor to Huset’s all year with Vermeer Motorsports. The “Mad Man” has been close to a World of Outlaws win at the facility no matter what car he’s in as he’s run third with both Keneric Racing (2014) and Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing (2021) and grabbed a fourth in Dave Helm’s Selma Shell No. 11H in 2007.
These four will be joined by many more for three nights of South Dakota Sprint Car racing.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (48/70 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6636 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-110 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-114 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-222 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-282 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-332 PTS)
7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-340 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-812 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1062 PTS)
10. Kraig Kinser – Premier Motorsports No. 70 (-1346 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Carson Macedo
4 Wins – Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (22 Drivers):
317 Laps – David Gravel
308 Laps – Carson Macedo
178 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
53 Laps – Michael Kofoid
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
10 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
9 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl
HEAT RACE WINNERS (49 Drivers):
26 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
23 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
13 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
8 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
3 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Emerson Axsom, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Chase Randall, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (60 Drivers):
36 Dashes – David Gravel
35 Dashes – Carson Macedo
32 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
31 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
24 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
18 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
13 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (38 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (30 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Garet Williamson
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Tim Kaeding, Tim Estenson
PODIUM FINISHES (24 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel
22 Podiums – Carson Macedo
18 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Podiums – Donny Schatz
14 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
8 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
2 Podiums – Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Emerson Axsom, T.J. Stutts
TOP 10 FINISHES (72 Drivers):
43 Top 10s – David Gravel
41 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Giovanni Scelzi
38 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
37 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
34 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
22 Top 10s – Bill Balog
14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Garet Williamson
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Emerson Axsom, Ryan Timms
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Kerry Madsen, Andy Pake
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, August 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, August 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, August 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, August 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, August 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
47. Fri, August 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
48. Sat, August 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6)
For the remaining 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
How Karter Sarff Ascended from Regional Racer to National Midget Phenom
CONCORD, NC (Aug. 27, 2024) – There’s a new rising star on the national Midget circuit. His name: Karter Sarff.
Six career Feature wins with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota ranks the 21-year-old racer from Mason City, IL, fourth on the Series’ all-time wins list, following his sweep of the Ironman 55 weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in early August.
Each of those wins have come in the last 12 months, all built on the hard work he and his father put into their operation. No hired crew members, no major corporate sponsors — just father and son both at the track and in their home shop, as it’s been since Sarff began his racing career at five years old.
“It’s been pretty surreal, and it’s been a lot of fun, obviously,” Sarff said. “Our team I feel like has come a long way from when we first started. I’m just happy to see where it’s come.”
For two consecutive nights at I-55, Sarff was the fastest driver in the national Midget world. He led 39 of 60 contested Feature laps, won a Heat Race and garnered his third Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award of the season. When the weekend was over, he had collected a grand total of $11,500, including a $7,500 check as victor of the richest race in Series history Saturday night and his fourth win of the season — second only to championship points leader Cannon McIntosh.
Looking back, Sarff said he’s proud of the feat and knows the weight of what he was able to accomplish that weekend, but that hasn’t changed his mindset going forward.
“I still feel like I’m just a little kid racing Quarter Midgets; I don’t feel any more special than I did back when I was a little kid,” Sarff said. “I’m just hoping to keep growing and stay humble just to show kids that are coming up that you don’t have to change when you start winning races. Just keep being you.”
In keeping his sharp skills and humble personality, Sarff has gained the respect of his competitors — most notably fellow Illinoisan and inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Series champion, Zach Daum.
“Karter Sarff – you’ll never have an issue racing with him, and he’s still a kid,” Daum said. “He’s only 21. I remember when Karter started racing Quarter Midgets.
“Karter’s just a good kid and his results are showing it right now. For not being a full-time guy, he’s won just as many races as anybody else has. He does it cleanly. He doesn’t tear nobody up, he doesn’t crash nobody, he races hard.”
“I’ve always been a big fan of Zach’s; I have his Midget diecast here at the house,” Sarff said. “He was always someone I watched when I was real young and wanted to run Midgets. It’s really cool to have the respect from him and be able to race with him every weekend.”
In his time watching the veterans of Midget racing like Daum, Sarff has picked up on their techniques and applied them to his own style, which he said keeps him going fast and out of trouble.
“Maybe it’s the way I was raised, but I always wanted to gain the respect of everyone I was racing,” Sarff said. “Especially racing adults being a young kid, I didn’t want to be one of those kids that just went out there and drove like an idiot and crashed everyone.
“That’s just the way I was raised; it’s the way I want to win races.”
His surge of success in the Midget, which began after his first two Xtreme Outlaw Series wins in 2023 afforded him several new opportunities in 2024 with Chase Briscoe Racing (CBR). The NASCAR Cup Series star and former dirt track racer tapped Sarff to drive a second CBR entry at the Chili Bowl Nationals in January, where he qualified for his first career A-Main in the marquee Midget event.
His crew chief during the event was Paul May — the former Winged Sprint Car racer from Terre Haute, IN, and Briscoe’s Sprint Car crew chief before he made his move to full-time NASCAR competition in the late 2010s. Together, May helped Sarff punch his ticket into the Chili Bowl main event via transfer spot in the final B-Main and finished 18th in his first A-Main start.
Since then, May has continued to provide Sarff with his Midget and Sprint Car expertise throughout the season, resulting in four Xtreme Outlaw Series wins and his first career Sprint Car victory with the Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA) in April.
“I work on all my own stuff here at my house, and Paul usually just texts me what he wants on it,” Sarff said. “We scale it and go through it over the phone. Paul never gets to come to our shop because he’s in Indiana and I’m in Illinois. So, we just have a package that we go through, scale the car, show up to the track and that’s what we got. It seems to be working good so far.”
That Sprint Car win also came driving for CBR — one month after Briscoe announced Sarff would be in the driver’s seat for the reopening of his Sprint Car team.
“Once I started the NASCAR journey, I always knew I wanted to stay a part of the sport as an owner give back to drivers I felt like deserved opportunities because I wouldn’t be where I am today without the same thing,” Briscoe said in a team press release in March. “I’m super excited this year to have Karter Sarff try wing Sprint Car racing, he did an amazing job in our midget at Chili Bowl and he has a bright future ahead. It will be a lot of fun for me to be able to race a few races this year with my dad again and then watch him and Karter go run as well.”
Sarff started on the pole and led all 25 laps around the 4/10-mile of Red Hill Raceway in his first race out with the CBR Sprint Car team, led by Briscoe’s father, Kevin.
“With Kevin, he’s just real knowledgeable with everything as well,” Sarff said. “Listening to what he says about things, how things work, I’ve been able to build a pretty good notebook in my head of how things work and how things should work.
“They’ve been a lot of help to get my knowledge to where I want it to be. Obviously, I still have a lot to learn, and I’m just happy to be around a good, smart group of guys.”
As the Midget season winds down, Sarff has reflected on what’s brought his career to this point. Thirteen months ago, he was a regional Midget racer still looking for his first major breakthrough. Now, he’s a budding open-wheel talent racing for a NASCAR star’s team and a threat to win any national Midget series event he competes in.
“I’m not sure what clicked for me, but I think the Sprint Cars helped a lot,” Sarff said. “Just slowing the Midget down, and I think my racecraft has improved a lot for whatever reason. I guess just watching, paying attention and learning from my mistakes.”
Sarff will be back in action with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota — Sept. 13-15 for a three-race swing through his home state at Southern Illinois Raceway, Highland Speedway and Adams County (IL) Speedway. Advance sale tickets are available at the link below.
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BREAK OUT THE BROOM: Red River Valley Domination Leads Carson Macedo to Weekend Sweep
Carson Macedo grabs third win in four races, closes on Schatz in the points
WEST FARGO, ND (August 24, 2024) - Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing are getting hot.
On Friday Macedo pieced together an impressive drive from sixth to victory at River Cities Speedway.
On Saturday when the stage shifted to West Fargo, ND’s Red River Valley Speedway, Macedo made things a little easier on himself. There would be no need to drive from the third row as he earned the pole of the 30-lap Feature. And the Lemoore, CA native put together a nearly perfect race to punctuate a perfect night.
Macedo earned Simpson Quick Time, won the first NOS Energy Drink Heat Race, topped the Toyota Racing Dash, and sealed the deal by leading every lap of the Feature. The performance earned Macedo and JJR a weekend sweep in North Dakota and their third victory in the last four races.
“I just felt extremely good,” Macedo said. “Philip Dietz knocked it out of the park again. He’s done an incredible job this weekend. Robby McQuinn and Adam Zimmerman putting the whole package together and working really hard. It just feels good to get a win here.
“We’ve got a lot of momentum. It just feels good to be running up front, contending for wins, and then closing it out and getting the job done. The 41 is just fast right now. When your race car is fast and things are clicking, it seems like things just go your way. I remember Jason Meyers telling me at one point, ‘When the iron is burning, it burns hot. When it’s cold, it’s tough to get out of that wintertime.’”
The weekend sweep marked Macedo’s first back-to-back wins since April of 2022. He’s up to 41 career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victories, equaling him with fellow full-timer Sheldon Haudenschild for 20th on the all-time win list. A night after claiming his second River Cities checkered flag, he grabbed his second Red River Valley trophy, making it the 11th track where he’s a multi-time winner. He also closed to within four points of Donny Schatz for second in the standings.
Macedo rolled right out to an early advantage when the green flag flew for the finale. He established control early and made it clear it was going to be difficult to pass him. In only two laps, his lead grew to a second and a half.
Even when he first encountered traffic, Macedo showed no signs of slowing. The Albaugh No. 41 sliced through slower cars and clicked off laps. The gap between himself and second-running Sheldon Haudenschild expanded to north of two seconds by the halfway point.
But you can’t ever count out Haudenschild. He’s known for incredible feats behind the wheel and looked to achieve another by erasing Macedo’s huge advantage and stealing the victory.
The lead dropped back under two seconds on Lap 21 as Macedo met some struggles navigating traffic. And then a close moment nearly cost him. Two lappers collided just ahead of Macedo exiting Turn 4 forcing him to slow down considerably. The contact allowed Haudenschild to pull right up to Macedo, but he couldn’t find a path around him.
The yellow flag flew with four laps remaining as Donny Schatz slowed with a flat tire. The caution was just what Macedo needed as the clear track allowed him to drive away and complete the statement win.
“The track turned out to be really wide and racy,” Macedo said. “I was surprised. It took a while to get worked in early in the night and then was fast through the Heat Races. It was just a great track and a lot of fun.”
Haudenschild brought the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 home second as he continues to build momentum. The Wooster, OH native has strung together four consecutive podiums. The recent stretch of consistency has lifted Haudenschild from seventh to sixth in points.
“We ran him back down,” Haudenschild commented. “Lapped traffic was hectic. He did a great job getting through them. Then I kind of had to pick my way back through them. It’s frustrating as a driver having this good of a car and to not pick up a win this weekend. But hats off to (Kyle) Ripper, Steve (Kinzer Dussel), and Luke (Vaughn). They’ve been putting the work in, and we’re getting better each week I feel.”
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid came home third to round up the podium with Roth Motorsports. The effort capped a strong weekend for the Series rookie as he landed in the top three on both nights. Kofoid is buildings some momentum with his home tracks in California on the horizon.
“It was a great weekend for us,” Kofoid said. “I feel like we’re back to how I felt my best here and even in general. I always love coming here. I was a little apprehensive when I saw how wet it was, but it turned out really good.”
Bill Balog and Giovanni Scelzi completed the top five.
A 19th to ninth drive earned Garet Williamson the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo earned his 10th Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 43rd of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three belonged to Carson Macedo and Sheldon Haudenschild. Milton Hershey Heat Two went to Andy Pake.
Carson Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Garet Williamson won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
Scott Bogucki earned the Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to South Dakota for the rescheduled Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale on Friday, August 30 before the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on August 31-September 1 with a $100,000-to-win finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[7]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 6. 64-Andy Pake[2]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 8. 2-David Gravel[12]; 9. 23-Garet Williamson[19]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[14]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 12. 7S-Landon Crawley[9]; 13. 24T-Christopher Thram[13]; 14. 70-Kraig Kinser[17]; 15. 17GP-Justin Henderson[16]; 16. 6-Max Guilford[21]; 17. 13-Mark Dobmeier[15]; 18. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[11]; 19. 8-Jack Croaker[24]; 20. 27-Weston Olson[20]; 21. 52-Adam Sobolik[23]; 22. 14T-Tim Estenson[18]; 23. 11M-Brendan Mullen[22]; 24. 10-Scott Bogucki[6]
FOR ELOY: Carson Macedo Tops River Cities Thriller for 40th Career Victory
The Jason Johnson Racing driver holds on to win on the night the World of Outlaws honored Eloy Gutierrez
GRAND FORKS, ND (August 23, 2024) - There looked to be no stopping Carson Macedo on Friday night at River Cities Speedway.
The Californian lined up sixth for the 40-lap finale with a stacked five names ahead in the lineup, but it didn’t matter. None of them would get in Macedo’s way on his charge toward Victory Lane.
Macedo moved the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 wherever he wanted to march forward. After starting on row three, he snatched the lead from Michael “Buddy” Kofoid on Lap 19. A fierce battle ensued for the next few laps before Macedo secured the spot. He then picked his way through heavy traffic and survived Kofoid’s final surge to grab the win.
An emotional celebration followed as the evening was all about honoring Eloy Gutierrez who passed away on Monday. Gutierrez helped implement the use of electronic timing and scoring, evolving Sprint Car racing to a new level. He dedicated many years of his life to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. But most importantly, he was one of the kindest humans to ever grace the racing community. Gutierrez treated everyone he met with kindness and as a friend.
“I just want to give a huge shoutout to Eloy,” Macedo said. “We miss him very much. It just sucks not having him here. He was a guy that was a friend to you no matter who you were. You felt like Eloy was your best friend because he made it a point to make you feel that way every time you saw him. I know we’re going to miss him very much.”
Macedo’s win bumped his career tally up to 40 with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He became the 21st driver in Series history to reach the milestone. The victory was his second at River Cities, making him the eighth with at least a pair of checkered flags at the Fargo, ND bullring. River Cities also became the 10th track where he’s won at least twice with the World of Outlaws.
Macedo might’ve made the drive to the front look easy, but it by no means was a simple cruise to the lead on the exciting quarter mile that is River Cities Speedway.
When the green flag dropped on the 40-lapper, it was second starting Kofoid getting the jump on the pole sitter Haudenschild to lead the first lap. Kofoid established command in the early going as the Roth Motorsports No. 83 pulled ahead of the field.
It didn’t take long for Macedo to begin charging, and right before the halfway point of the race he grabbed second when Haudenschild got tripped up on the cushion in Turns 1 and 2. Right after Macedo secured the spot the yellow flag flew for the first time.
The caution set up a pivotal restart as Kofoid opted for the bottom and gave Macedo the top for the double-file formation. Macedo took advantage by ripping by Kofoid in Turns 1 and 2 when the green flag brought the action back to life.
Kofoid fought back a few laps later as he got a strong run down the back straightaway and slid Macedo into Turn 3. Then during the next lap Macedo returned the favor as he pulled off a Turn 3 slider to regain the lead.
The laps clicked away quickly in the second half of the race. Kofoid and Haudenschild gave it everything they had in their hopes to catch Macedo, but it simply wasn’t enough. Both closed in on the final lap, but Macedo held on comfortably on his way to his fifth World of Outlaws victory of the season.
“I started to kind of second guess what I was doing there at the end,” Macedo admitted. “I started to kind of second guess what I was doing there at the end. I was starting to get a little free up top in (Turns) 3 and 4, but if I got my wing back a little bit, I’d get tight other places. I kind of found a happy medium there and moved around just enough. I could see him (Kofoid) exiting to my inside off of (Turn) 4 a little bit, so I tried the bottom. It was really slick on entry, but it was really center off, so I could see where he was using that and making up a little bit of ground. It was slick up top in (Turns) 3 and 4 as well.”
Buddy Kofoid settled for runner-up after leading 19 laps. It gave the Penngrove, CA native 13 podiums for the year with the World of Outlaws. After how the restart unfolded, Kofoid found himself second guessing his choice to take the bottom groove on the racetrack.
“I knew I obviously took the lead on the top on the initial start,” Kofoid said. “But it had been almost 20 laps since to where I figured the middle had kind of slicked up just enough to where I could take off on the bottom. But I just needed to be on the outside on the restart. Carson and the 41 guys did a good job. To be honest I felt like I could still pace them in their dirty air. There were times I felt like I was faster. Everyone is just hauling ass here. They did a good job. I just made a mistake, and it cost me.”
Rounding out the top three in the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 was Sheldon Haudenschild. The hunger continues to grow for a River Cities victory for the team NOS Energy Drink driver as he looks for his first win at the quarter mile.
“We kind of got going there towards the end,” Haudenschild explained. “We were just kind of hanging on there at the beginning and tried to burn some fuel off and just get rolling. (Kyle) Ripper and the boys did a great job all night. I rolled the bottom good there the last two laps or so and kind of got my nose and really threaded the needle with the one lapper. I really wanted to get a win for Eloy, but we’ve got tomorrow and we’ll keep fighting.”
Giovanni Scelzi and Donny Schatz completed the top five.
Tim Estenson earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 24th to 16th drive.
Sheldon Haudenschild claimed his sixth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 35th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog, and Buddy Kofoid. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Logan Schuchart.
The Toyota Racing Dash was won by Sheldon Haudenschild.
Scott Bogucki topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Justin Henderson.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their only appearance at West Fargo, ND’s Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday, August 24. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[11]; 6. 2-David Gravel[7]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 8. 23-Garet Williamson[8]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 10. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 11. 64-Andy Pake[13]; 12. 13-Mark Dobmeier[10]; 13. 6-Max Guilford[19]; 14. 7S-Landon Crawley[16]; 15. 70-Kraig Kinser[22]; 16. 14T-Tim Estenson[24]; 17. 24T-Christopher Thram[15]; 18. 17GP-Justin Henderson[12]; 19. 17Z-Zach Omdahl[18]; 20. 8-Jack Croaker[14]; 21. 10-Scott Bogucki[21]; 22. 11M-Brendan Mullen[17]; 23. 26-Blake Egeland[20]; 24. O-Nick Omdahl[23]
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Zach Daum’s Veteran Skill, Mind Propels Trifecta Motorsports Forward
Mechanical, incidental woes won’t slow experienced Illinois racer in fight for wins
CONCORD, NC (Aug. 22, 2024) – In a sea of teenage and 20-something phenoms of the national Midget ranks, Zach Daum remains the lone veteran presence on the roster of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Armed with years of experience behind the wheel of several open-wheel rides, the 32-year-old from Pocahontas, IL, has learned a lot from racing alongside the heroes of the non-winged world. Clauson, Darland, Hines, East, Kuhn – Daum could go on all day listing the names he learned invaluable techniques from, and still applies to his game today.
He’s fielded cars with his own support for most of his Midget career before becoming a hired gun in the 2020s, winning the inaugural Xtreme Midget championship in 2022 with Bundy Built Motorsports and later making the move to his current home at Trifecta Motorsports in June 2023.
Team co-owners Steve Carbone and Staton Flurry are in their seventh year of partnership and second full season chasing a national Midget series championship. The two have fielded Midgets at the Chili Bowl Nationals every year since 2018, and since linking with Daum last summer, they’ve been pleased with Daum’s veteran skills and the care he takes with the cars.
To Daum, it’s an essential attribute for modern Midget racers.
“I kinda pride myself on not tearing up a lot of stuff,” Daum said. “Carbone yells at me all the time because I never go through a front bumper or right-side nerf bar or anything like that. You can race without making contact.
“I know that when you’re racing, you’re gonna make contact with people. But these aren’t bumper cars. We don’t need to be hitting people.”
Racing hard, yet clean, has afforded Daum several opportunities over his career, most recently the opportunity to drive the Trifecta team and be part of the successful stretch they experienced in the 2023 season. In the last two thirds of the schedule, the pairing came nearly all the way back from over 200 points down in the Xtreme Outlaw Series championship standings, won five races and clinched the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge miniseries championship.
Daum’s no-quit attitude and on-track intensity is why Carbone keeps him in the seat, even in the roughest of times.
“We’re extremely serious about what we’re doing, and Zach is a perfect example,” Carbone said. “You will see him have some flare-ups on the racetrack, especially with his famous one-finger salute, and that is his passion coming out. If you’ve met him or talked to him, he’s one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. If you jeopardize his racecraft or put a sour note on Midget racers, he just flips a switch.
“It’s a guy you’ll never meet anywhere else.”
While the Oklahoma-based team was looking forward to replicating the numbers they produced in 2023, the 2024 season has fallen short of their championship expectations. They began the year strong with back-to-back podiums in Du Quoin, however, mechanical issues and on-track incidents hindered their progress through the first half of the season, leaving them 500 points behind the championship points leader in fifth place.
“Highs and lows, I guess; it hasn’t been as good of a year as it was last year,” Daum said. “Last year, we won a couple USAC races and five Xtreme races. This year, we’ve won one Xtreme race, so obviously not been as good of a year. But you’ll have those years – the peaks and valleys of racing. You ride the wave as long as you can when they’re going up and you try to find the next one when you’re down to get back up.”
Despite the struggles, the team had a career-best trip out to North Carolina’s Millbridge Speedway in May, where they ran runner-up to Karter Sarff in the first race of the two-day event before scoring their lone Feature win of the season in the finale Wednesday night. All of this, only one year after Daum finished 15th on the opening night before taking a hard crash in a Last Chance event the next night.
“There was a few races on my schedule that I was like, ‘OK, we can win here, we can win here, we’re good at these places,’” Daum said. “We were all dreading going to Millbridge, and that’s the only highlight of our year so far.
“That was our worst racetrack last year and it’s our best racetrack this year. It’s funny how things like that work.”
While they work to get back to Victory Lane again before the end of the season, each of the five remaining races on the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Series schedule are in Daum’s home state of Illinois, including one of his home tracks – Highland Speedway.
“It’d be cool to at least win one or a couple of them,” Daum said. “We’re finally getting back to being better. I’ve complained about the racecar every night we’ve raced and not being comfortable and not being the same as what we were last year. I feel like we’re finally getting back to feeling pretty good again.”
Daum and Trifecta Motorsports get back into action with the Xtreme Outlaw Series at Southern Illinois Raceway on Friday, Sept. 13. Advance sale tickets are available now.
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A NEW LENS: Bill Rose Learning Even More from Crew Chief Role
The Series veteran is taking the opportunity to give young drivers a chance on the sport’s biggest stage
GRAND FORKS, ND (August 22, 2024) - Bill Rose wants to be behind the wheel of a Sprint Car.
It’s what he loves. It’s what he knows. It’s what he’s done for nearly his entire life.
Unfortunately for Rose, injuries have intervened over his last two seasons on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour. Broken ribs last fall and a fractured sternum in May of this year have forced the Plainfield, IN native to the sidelines.
But the time out of the seat hasn’t been entirely negative for Rose. It’s given him the opportunity to work solely on the other side of the street as a crew chief and give aspiring drivers a chance on the sport’s biggest stage.
He’s kept his No. 6 machine on tour with a variety of competitors being tabbed to fill in. While veterans such as Tim Kaeding and Brian Paulus have been part of the rotation, Rose has prioritized putting younger talent in the seat. Kody Hartlaub (East Berlin, PA), Kelby Watt (Adel, IA), Robbie Price (Cobble Hill, BC, Canada) and most recently Max Guilford (Auckland, New Zealand) have all joined The Greatest Show on Dirt to keep Rose’s car on track.
The last couple seasons haven’t been Rose’s first rodeo of a promising racer jumping in the No. 6. In 2013, a 21-year-old named David Gravel got the call from Rose and even won a World of Outlaws race at I-94 emr Speedway. The stint helped Gravel gain recognition on his path to becoming currently the eighth winningest driver in Series history with 101 victories.
“I like working with the younger guys,” Rose said. “As long as they’re willing to learn because some of these guys do have some talent. I mean, they really do. Actually, all three of the younger guys I’ve put in the car, they got talent. And they’re just like me when I was starting, I’ve always had to work on my own stuff and do everything myself. And maybe if these guys get a little bit of a break getting into something, it could grow into something big. I mean, Gravel got in my car. Of course, he’s got big talent as we all know. But these other kids, they could have that opportunity, too.”
The veteran does have one main requirement beyond flashes of talent to drive for him. Rose wants his drivers to know their way around the car, not to simply show up and race.
“I think it means a lot,” Rose said of his drivers understanding the mechanical side. “As a driver, I think if you know more about the race car, you’re going to learn more about driving them, too. If you understand how the car works, it’s easier to tell someone that’s working on your car that it’s this in the corner and this here. Some of these young kids have no clue. They just drive the wheels off of it.”
Being forced out of the seat due to injury is the last thing Rose wants, but he expects his current role to be beneficial when he returns to the seat. Even when he’s the driver, he calls the shots on the car. Serving as only a crew chief has allowed him to watch the car more and even discover issues that he’s been able to solve.
“I’m always trying to drive it, wrench it, and do it all by myself,” Rose said. “Now that I’ve gotten to watch the car and what the car is doing, the setups I’m doing are totally different than what I was doing when I was driving the car. The car was just way, way too tight for me, and I didn’t even realize it. When Kelby got in the car, it was so tight it was unbelievable. So, I started freeing the car up, and of course he got faster and faster as everybody saw.”
The short-term plan is for Guilford to continue to drive for Rose through at least the California stretch that wraps up with the $83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic at Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA). Guilford’s drive and attitude impressed Rose last weekend at Jackson Motorplex.
But don’t be mistaken, Rose fully plans to be ripping a Sprint Car again. The recovery goes on for his broken sternum, but he has no plans of retiring from driving just yet, especially with a milestone year awaiting him.
“As soon as I can get healed up and get back in the car I will,” Rose said. “If it’s this year, fine. If it’s February, great… I know I’m racing next year. I just don’t know what the caliber of it is going to be. I know 100 percent, one way or the other, I will be racing next year because next year is 50 years of driving race cars for me. I’ve got to race next year. I started racing go-karts when I was 10 years old.”
Looking a little further down the road, Rose knows father time is undefeated and will eventually lead to him exiting the car for good. But whenever that time does come, he has no intentions of leaving the sport. The passion burns as bright as ever for the 59-year-old, and the last two years of operating as a crew chief may be a preview of Rose’s future.
“I can’t get away from this crap,” Rose said with a laugh. “I love it too much.”
Rose plans to have Guilford behind the wheel this weekend as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Aug. 23 and Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Aug. 24. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: Two-Day Dennis Roth Classic at Tulare Presents $83,000 Payday For World of Outlaws in September
TULARE, CA (Aug. 21, 2024) – One the most iconic figures in Sprint Car racing will be honored in September with a two-day marquee World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event.
Thunderbowl Raceway will host the Dennis Roth Classic, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21, which will conclude the World of Outlaws’ Cali Outlaw Valley Swing with a $83,000 payday to Saturday’s victor.
While this will be the third Dennis Roth Classic – first two with the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) – it’ll be the first sanctioned by the World of Outlaws. It’ll also mark the World of Outlaws’ first time back at the fan-favorite California dirt track since 2022.
Rico Abreu and Justin Cox won the first two editions of the event.
Kyle Larson and Giovanni Scelzi are the last two World of Outlaws winners at Thunderbowl. Of active full-time Series drivers, 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz has the most Series wins at the track with three; his last came in 2017.
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, of Penngrove, CA, will carry the flag for Roth Motorsports at the event, piloting Roth’s famed No. 83 Sprint Car. He has two Trophy Cup preliminary night victories at the track.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21
Location – Tulare, CA
Track Record – 12.582 seconds set by Brad Sweet on March 13, 2015
Times (PT) –
Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Hot Laps: 5 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at track.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (March 12, 2022) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlB5MbSebMs
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Thunderbowl –
2022 –Giovanni Scelzi on March 11, Kyle Larson on March 12
2019 – Ian Madsen on March 9
2018 – Aaron Reutzel on March 9
2017 – David Gravel on March 17, Donny Schatz on March 18
2016 – David Gravel on March 12
2015 – Tim Kaeding on March 13, Rico Abreu on March 14
2014 – Daryn Pittman on March 14, Rico Abreu on March 15
2013 – Tim Kaeding on March 15, Craig Dollansky on March 16
2012 – Tim Kaeding on March 16
2011 – Joey Saldana on March 19
2010 – Jason Meyers on March 5, Joey Saldana on March 6
2009 – Randy Hannagan on March 20, Joey Saldana on March 21
2008 – Jac Haudenschild on Oct. 18
2007 – Joey Saldana on Feb. 23, Tim Kaeding on Feb. 24, Donny Schatz on Oct. 13
2005 – Tim Shaffer on Feb. 25, Donny Schatz on Oct. 14, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 15
2004 – Erin Crocker on Oct. 29, Terry McCarl on Oct. 30
2003 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 2
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: North Dakota Welcomes World of Outlaws for Final Time This Year
River Cities and Red River Valley close out 2024 North Dakota slate
The 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign rolls on into North Dakota this weekend.
The late summer stretch continues with the final visits to the “Peace Garden State” for the year. First up is a Friday, Aug. 23, trip to Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. The quarter mile bullring always produces some of the most thrilling action of the season with its high banks and tight confines. Out of the more than 400 tracks he’s visited, longtime Series announcer Johnny Gibson ranks it as his favorite.
Then, it’s an hour south down I-29 to West Fargo, ND where Red River Valley Speedway awaits. The 3/8 mile is set to host The Greatest Show on Dirt for the 69th time on Saturday, Aug. 24, which will equal it with Eagle Raceway for the eighth most visited track in Series history.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
HOME SWEET HOME: The final weekend in North Dakota this season means the final chance for Donny Schatz to race in front of home state fans – something the 10-time Series champion has always excelled at doing.
Schatz’s River Cities numbers are staggering. He’s competed in all 32 World of Outlaws races contested at the bullring and made a dozen trips to Victory Lane – a 36% winning clip. Twenty-three of those 32 starts have resulted in podiums. Only three times has he missed the top five, and he’s never missed the top 10 with a worst result of eighth. His average finish is 2.7.
Over at Red River Valley, the track closest to his current home, Schatz hasn’t been quite as strong as he is at River Cities but still boasts a solid résumé. The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 has made 46 Series appearances at Red River Valley and won six times. It’s where he made his World of Outlaws debut back in 1993.
Schatz could use a strong weekend on home turf as he looks to catch David Gravel in the battle for the championship. Gravel is currently 106 points ahead.
SHARK SWEEP: Last year, the August trip to North Dakota proved to be a fruitful one for Logan Schuchart.
He and the Shark Racing team swept the River Cities and Red River Valley weekend. The Hanover, PA native pulled off a late pass to steal the win. Then, the next night, he dominated by leading all 30 laps for his first Red River Valley checkered flag.
This year, Schuchart rolls into the “Peace Garden State” locked in a tight battle for a top five in the standings. He’s 40 markers behind Michael “Buddy” Kofoid who currently holds down the fifth spot, but he’s got Sheldon Haudenschild just 10 behind him. The stats stay Schuchart could piece together a productive weekend toward that effort.
GRAND FORKS GLORY: Schatz and Schuchart aren’t the only full-timers among the current crop of World of Outlaws competitors to enjoy success at River Cities. In fact, half of the roster has topped a Series race at the 1/4-mile dirt track.
Current point leader David Gravel owns a pair of River Cities trophies. Back in 2017 he took the CJB Motorsports No. 5 to a win and then added a second last year with Big Game Motorsports.
Two years ago, Carson Macedo took home his sole River Cities victory to date. It came aboard his current ride, the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41.
In 2012, Kraig Kinser made an impressive drive at River Cities to collect one of his 17 career wins. The Bloomington, IN native rolled from 10th to Victory Lane.
The latest to add his name to the list is Fresno, CA’s Giovanni Scelzi. The 22-year-old outdueled Sheldon Haudenschild and crossed the finish line first in the KCP Racing No. 18.
A MATTER OF TIME: Friday’s visit to River Cities looks like the perfect opportunity for Sheldon Haudenschild to break through into Victory Lane.
After topping seven of the first 27 World of Outlaws races this season, Haudenschild and the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing crew are now on a 19-race winless streak. This past weekend at Jackson, the hunger to win again intensified even more as he finished second both nights, his sixth and seventh podium efforts since his last victory.
Coincidentally, Haudenschild’s last two visits to River Cities have led to runner-up results. He’s come so close to a River Cities triumph with laps led in six different Features and three total second place finishes in his career at the North Dakota bullring. It’s a track where he’s undoubtedly ready to find a way to win.
BULLRING BREAKTHROUGH: Another driver that can be expected to be in contention at Friday’s River Cities tilt is Brock Zearfoss.
The “Jonestown Jet” might’ve developed his skills on the big tracks of Pennsylvania, but the bullring of River Cities has suited him well on the World of Outlaws tour. He’s raced there six times and come away with five top 10s. The last two visits have seen him drive from 22nd to 10th and 21st to ninth.
Zearfoss will head to River Cities already carrying some momentum. Since the break for Fourth of July weekend, he’s earned four top 10s in 11 Feature starts including a ninth in this past weekend’s Jackson Nationals finale.
NORTH DAKOTA KNOWLEDGE: North Dakota always offers up a solid collection of local talent ready to face off with the country’s best when the World of Outlaws come to town.
Mark Dobmeier headlines the North Dakota contingent. The Grand Forks, ND driver has been dominant at his home track to the tune of more than 100 career River Cities wins including six this year. He’s yet to beat the World of Outlaws there but has come close with a pair of podiums. Over at Red River Valley, Dobmeier is a former Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) winner.
Fellow Grand Forks native and reigning NOSA champion, Jade Hastings, is another local to keep an eye on. He’s already topped four River Cities races this year. Hastings picked up a World of Outlaws top 10 at the 1/4-mile track in 2018.
The only person not named Dobmeier or Hastings to claim a River Cities NOSA race this season is Nick Omdahl. He’s from East Grand Forks, MN and frequently makes the trip across the Red River when the World of Outlaws visit. He also owns a pair of NOSA runner-ups at Red River Valley.
This trio is likely to be joined by additional local competitors including Brendan Mullen (Grand Forks, ND), Jack Croaker (East Grand Forks, MN), Adam Sobolik (Grand Forks, ND), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, August 23 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Saturday, August 24 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, ND
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (46/70 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6364 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-106 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-142 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-232 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-300 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-340 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-350 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-812 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1052 PTS)
10. Kraig Kinser – Premier Motorsports No. 70 (-1316 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (22 Drivers):
317 Laps – David Gravel
257 Laps – Carson Macedo
178 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
132 Laps – Donny Schatz
97 Laps – Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
34 Laps – Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
9 Quick Times – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley
1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl
HEAT RACE WINNERS (48 Drivers):
26 Heat Wins – David Gravel
23 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
21 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
12 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
4 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
3 Heat Wins – Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Emerson Axsom, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Chase Randall, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (59 Drivers):
35 Dashes – David Gravel
33 Dashes – Carson Macedo
30 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
20 Dashes – Donny Schatz
16 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
11 Dashes – Bill Balog
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson,
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (29 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Tim Kaeding
PODIUM FINISHES (24 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel
20 Podiums – Carson Macedo
16 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
8 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
2 Podiums – Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Emerson Axsom, T.J. Stutts
TOP 10 FINISHES (71 Drivers):
41 Top 10s – David Gravel
40 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
39 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
36 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
35 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
32 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Top 10s – Bill Balog
12 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Brian Brown
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, Ryan Timms
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Kerry Madsen
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, August 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, August 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, August 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
45. Fri, August 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
46. Sat, August 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4)
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SCHATZ SURVIVES: Donny Schatz Holds On for Second Jackson Nationals Title
The 10-time Series champ narrowly beats Sheldon Haudenschild to the line at Jackson for $25,000
JACKSON, MN (August, 17, 2024) - When the white flag flew on Saturday night the 46th FENDT Jackson Nationals looked to already be decided.
Donny Schatz had led from the drop of the green in the 35-lapper. The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion worked through traffic masterfully, did what he needed to do on a restart, and held a comfortable advantage when the final lap began.
But Sheldon Haudenschild can never be counted out.
The Wooster, OH native was more than a second behind Schatz as the white flag was displayed. He put the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 right where he’s most comfortable – against the cushion – and let it rip. As they exited Turn 2 the gap visibly shrank. And then in the final set of corners Haudenschild went full send around the top and closed in, but Schatz narrowly held him off for $25,000 in a finish that brought the Jackson Motorplex crowd to their feet.
“I guess you’ve got to look at stats and look back at things, and I think we’ve taken these two-day shows, almost every one of them on the first night we’ve kind of tried something to get where we're at," Schatz explained of his speed on Saturday night. “Then when Scuba (Steve Swenson), Todd (Devnich), and Dauson (Heitritter) come back the second day it’s game on. Tonight was another one of those nights. We took what we learned from the first night for the second night. Obviously, we had help with that pill draw.
“Man, on the racetrack you could go everywhere. We could run the bottom and the top. I ran the middle there at the end. I kind of knew I needed to keep my tires underneath me. I was kind of hanging off of (Turn) 4. I don’t know what was going on up there, but that’s my own fault. I asked to get really tight, and sometimes you pay the price when you get over that crown that way.”
Schatz’s win gave him his second Jackson Nationals title to go along with his 2018 triumph. The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian driver now owns four Series victories at Jackson, putting him in a four-way tie with Logan Schuchart, Brad Sweet, and Carson Macedo for the most wins at the Minnesota oval with The Greatest Show on Dirt. His fourth of 2024 is the 315th of his legendary career.
Schatz led the field to green after coming out on top of the Toyota Racing King of the Hill. Second-starting David Gravel attempted to give him an opening lap challenge. Schatz committed to the bottom on the first circuit while Gravel rolled about a lane higher in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. Exiting Turn 4 on the first lap Gravel nearly got his left front alongside Schatz but couldn’t quite get there. Schatz began to extend the advantage on Lap 2.
Disaster nearly struck Schatz with 24 laps remaining as he worked through traffic. Landon Crawley and Kelby Watt got together right in front of him and spun. Schatz quickly reacted by driving between the two, narrowly avoiding disaster.
When the green flag brought the action back to life Gravel looked to Schatz’s outside, but just like the race’s initial start he couldn’t find the momentum necessary.
Haudenschild momentarily slipped back to fourth as Aaron Reutzel rolled by, but Haudenschild rallied to drive back around him. Haudenschild then got to work on tracking down Gravel. Haudenschild’s first move for second was countered as Gravel crossed him over. But on Lap 28 Haudenschild ripped the cushion to secure the runner-up spot.
Three lapped cars stood between Schatz and Haudenschild once he snagged the second spot. Victory appeared entirely out of reach until the 30-year-old got clear of traffic. The margin fell bit by bit as Haudenschild prepared for one final swing on the last lap. He gave it everything he had but couldn’t quite make the pass.
The veteran felt especially grateful to hold off Haudenschild’s charge.
“All I can say is if you’re a fan, it’s a good time to be alive,” Schatz said. “These kids, I criticize them a lot there’s no question. But it makes me damn proud to race with guys like Sheldon and Carson (Macedo) and seeing what’s happening because not only are they awesome, but they make the old guys like me even better. And that’s what this is all about. Happy to steal one from them tonight, that’s for sure.”
The runner-up run for Haudenschild’s was his second consecutive second place finish. He and the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing crew are building some momentum with their fourth podium run in the last five points races.
“I think just rolling around there in third and fourth and being able to search especially with a really good race car. That’s the only way you’re able to do that,” Haudenschild said of his late surge. “Hats off to Donny. It’s fun racing Donny. He’s the best at it. I’m just happy with our speed this weekend and looking forward to the next.”
Rounding out the top three was David Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. The Watertown, CT native bagged his second straight third place finish at Jackson. If the initial start of the race could’ve gone a little differently for the point leader, it might’ve changed the entire race’s trajectory.
“The top of (Turns) 1 and 2 was pretty good early on, but the top of (Turns) 3 and 4 wasn’t. I felt like I was right there on his (Schatz’s) right rear, but I just wasn’t able to get around him. I feel like that would’ve changed our race a lot there. Donny was good through lapped traffic. I just feel like in the middle of that race I kind of struggled to find a place in (Turns) 1 and 2 where I felt good.”
Aaron Reutzel and Emerson Axsom completed the top five.
Tim Kaeding grabbed the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a drive from 24th to 15th.
Landon Crawley claimed his second career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, and Sheldon Haudenschild. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Aaron Reutzel.
Donny Schatz topped the Toyota Racing King of the Hill.
Landon Crawley won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Break of the Race went to Landon Crawley.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on a North Dakota doubleheader at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, August 23 and Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, August 24. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 3. 2-David Gravel[2]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel[6]; 5. 27-Emerson Axsom[8]; 6. 83-Michael Kofoid[10]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[4]; 10. 5T-Ryan Timms[18]; 11. 10-Scott Bogucki[11]; 12. 41-Carson Macedo[19]; 13. 17B-Bill Balog[12]; 14. 55-Kerry Madsen[9]; 15. 3-Tim Kaeding[24]; 16. 23-Garet Williamson[17]; 17. 2KS-Kelby Watt[16]; 18. 70-Kraig Kinser[13]; 19. 3J-Dusty Zomer[22]; 20. 17GP-Justin Henderson[20]; 21. 16-Brooke Tatnell[14]; 22. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[23]; 23. 7S-Landon Crawley[21]; 24. 24T-Christopher Thram[15]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
MINNESOTA MASTERPIECE: Carson Macedo Leads Every Lap to Begin Jackson Nationals in Victory Lane
The Jason Johnson Racing driver equals the record for the most Jackson victories with his fourth
JACKSON, MN (August 16, 2024) - Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing continue to be nearly unstoppable at Jackson Motorplex.
Since teaming in 2021, Macedo and JJR have established themselves as the team to beat at the Minnesota oval. Heading into Friday’s FENDT Jackson Nationals race, Macedo hadn’t missed the top five in eight Jackson attempts behind the wheel of the No. 41. Two of those outings were wins, and another three were podiums.
All eyes were on them entering the evening, and they met the moment with ease.
Macedo started second in the 30-lapper and put on a clinic. He drove away from the field in the early portion of the race and sliced through traffic. A late restart served up a potential challenge from Sheldon Haudenschild, but Macedo stayed composed and moved by a couple lapped cars in the closing laps to punctuate a statement victory.
“Man, what a great job by this Albaugh, JJR 41 team,” Macedo said. “It was a great night overall. I feel like we were good in Qualifying and the Heat Race. The Dash I just didn’t really know that the top was that good. But I was able to get a really good start in the Feature and get back by Logan (Schuchart) and kind of take command of the race. Hats off to Philip Dietz. He did a great job. Adam Zimmerman and Robby McQuinn both did a great job working hard.”
The fourth World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car win of 2024 for Macedo is the 39th of his career. With his fourth overall Jackson checkered flag, it now stands alone as the track where he’s won most often with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It also equaled him with Logan Schuchart and Brad Sweet for the most victories at the facility.
It was Schuchart leading the field to green with Macedo alongside. The Lemoore, CA native used a strong start on the top to rocket around Schuchart in the first set of corners to lead the opening lap.
The first few laps saw Macedo waste no time in building his advantage over the Shark Racing No. 1S. The gap grew north of a second in only two laps as Macedo rolled around the 4/10 mile oval.
Macedo went unchallenged throughout the race’s opening half as he masterfully negotiated traffic. Schuchart and third-running Garet Williamson closed in a couple times but never could get close enough to make a move.
Just beyond the halfway point David Gravel and Sheldon Haudenschild worked around Williamson to claim the third and fourth positions.
The yellow lights flashed for the first and only time in the Feature with 10 laps remaining setting up a quick dash to the finish.
On the restart Macedo pulled ahead while Gravel peeked to Schuchart’s inside. The Hanover, PA native closed the door which left the top lane wide open for the fourth-running Haudenschild. He quickly ripped the cushion and cleared both Gravel and Schuchart by the time they reached the back straightaway.
Unlike early in the race, Macedo couldn’t manage to distance himself from the runner-up after Haudenschild had taken the spot. The NOS Energy Drink No. 17 stalked Macedo as the laps wound down. Traffic became a factor with only five laps remaining, and the gap shrank even more.
But right when it looked like a final lap thriller might be brewing, Haudenschild tripped up in Turns 3 and 4 right as Macedo managed to put another lapper between himself and Haudenschild. That proved to be the winning move as Macedo drove away to a comfortable victory.
“I could feel that my pace was slowing down when we got to traffic,” Macedo explained. “A lot of guys were running the same lane as we are. I got held up big time once off of (Turn) 4 by a lapper. He kind of got sideways, and I knew I was in trouble. Then I fired it off into (Turn) 1 and cleared him. Then I took the white and got around that last lap well.”
Haudenschild brought the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing machine home second to record his best career Jackson finish. The Wooster, OH native was happy with the speed he had but left a little disappointed that he couldn’t make a move to get by Macedo in traffic.
“I just had a lane open and went around them,” Haudenschild said of the restart that got him to second. “I felt like I was pacing the 41 really nice there. I just didn’t capitalize in traffic. He did a good job. I think he got by two of them in (Turns) 3 and 4. Hats off to (Kyle) Ripper, Steve (Kinzer Dussel), and Luke (Vaughn). They’re working hard here to get this NOS Energy Drink 17 another win. We want to get to that double-digit win mark pretty bad this year, so to come this close hurts a little bit, but we’ll take it and move on to tomorrow.”
The final step of the podium was occupied by David Gravel. He and the Big Game Motorsports crew continue to show unflinching consistency with their 26th top three of the year. If the late restart had unfolded a little differently, the point leader might’ve had a real shot at stealing the win.
“I thought we had a really good race car there,” Gravel said. “The track was slightly top dominant, but the lapped traffic really made it exciting. You could run the bottom groove there. On that restart Logan chose to go high, and I just stayed low like Macedo. And he (Schuchart) just kind of ran defensive down there and bottled us both up and Sheldon got around us. I would’ve loved to have the opportunity to run second there and then in lapped traffic I thought Sheldon had an opportunity to win the race. But man, those lapped cars were not getting off the top, and it was kind of hard to pass them sometimes. I’m really, really happy with the car.”
Aaron Reutzel and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.
Emerson Axsom earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a run from 17th to 11th.
David Gravel claimed his ninth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 119th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Dusty Zomer, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Bill Balog. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Carson Macedo.
Logan Schuchart topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Kelby Watt won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Michael “Buddy” Kofoid.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on the $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start FENDT Jackson Nationals finale at Minnesota’s Jackson Motorplex on Saturday, August 17. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 3. 2-David Gravel[3]; 4. 87-Aaron Reutzel[6]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 6. 23-Garet Williamson[4]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 8. 55-Kerry Madsen[13]; 9. 3-Tim Kaeding[11]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[14]; 11. 27-Emerson Axsom[17]; 12. 10-Scott Bogucki[18]; 13. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[19]; 14. 5T-Ryan Timms[20]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[12]; 16. 17GP-Justin Henderson[10]; 17. 3J-Dusty Zomer[8]; 18. O9-Matt Juhl[15]; 19. 24T-Christopher Thram[24]; 20. 7S-Landon Crawley[16]; 21. 2KS-Kelby Watt[21]; 22. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[22]; 23. 44-Chris Martin[23]; 24. 83-Michael Kofoid[9]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
TRUE PASSION: Bob Curtis’ Commitment to Sprint Car Racing Has Led to Long Career With Top Teams
The KCP Racing car chief has spent more than two decades in the sport and worked alongside some of the brightest mechanical minds
JACKSON, MN (August 15, 2024) - Sprint Car racing is a passion. Working in it is a commitment.
It’s more than unloading at the track, racing, and heading to the next destination. It’s early mornings at the shop or in hotel parking lots throughout the week. It’s late nights at the car wash. It’s afternoon maintenance under a relentless, hot sun in the summer.
KCP Racing’s Bob Curtis knows that lifestyle well. The car chief for the team that Giovanni Scelzi competes with full-time on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour has been involved in the sport for more than 20 years.
“I’ve always said that once you get your foot in the door and you’re willing to work and have a little work ethic, you’ll be in,” Curtis said. “If you get in and you don’t want to work and you want to be lazy, you’re not going to be in very long. But if you’re willing to put the time in and have a little bit of work ethic, once you get in the Sprint Car world, you’re in. It’s a hard, hard thing for teams to find people that want to do this, that realize how much time and effort it takes. When you break it down money-wise for time and money, it’s not that great. It’s definitely a passion.”
His passion has led him to work with some of the most notorious Sprint Car teams in the sport. He worked with Jason Meyers and Elite Racing; Rudeen Racing brought him aboard when they ran with the World of Outlaws; he tried his hand in USAC with Kasey Kahne Racing; a reunion with Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing led him to a 2011 Knoxville Nationals win; and he helped Larson-Marks Racing in its early years.
Curtis, a Warrensburg, MO native, first gained an interest in racing during childhood when his father spent some years competing in Micros. He first attended a World of Outlaws race in his teenage years at Odessa, MO’s I-70 Motorsports Park, but when his first experience working on race cars came in the Late Model and Modified worlds.
The fire to make a living in racing grew for there, and Curtis decided Sprint Cars were the direction he wanted to go. He was in his 20s and had a good job but gave it up to go racing when the opportunity to work for Brian Paulus arose near the end of 2000.
“Transitioning, I was committed,” Curtis said. “I knew going in I wasn’t going to make as much money, but it wasn’t about the money. I wanted to work on race cars. That’s what I did. I lived for it on the weekends. I wanted to work on race cars.”
After ending the year with Paulus, Curtis got the opportunity for the first part of 2001 to work with Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team as they joined the World of Outlaws trail with Danny Lasoski behind the wheel. That stint allowed Curtis to learn from legendary crew chief Jimmy Carr.
But later in the season when he moved over to Daryn Pittman’s team it signaled the start of the most impactful stretch of his journey. It led to more responsibility and as a result, more knowledge.
“It was the best two years of Sprint Car Racing for me. I learned in a hurry because I didn’t have a choice,” Curtis said. “The two years with Daryn I learned so much. I had to. There was literally a stretch where it was just me and Daryn on the road. Joe (Gaerte) would fly out on the weekends, and I kind of had to learn everything. Motor stuff. Stuff on the car.”
From there, he had a successful stretch, working for some of the best teams in the sport, but eventually got to a point where he considered stepping away. Then came the opportunity to join Matt Barbara and Bret Nehring’s KCP Racing as their car chief this year.
“I thought I wanted to be done,” Curtis admitted. “I was just kind of sitting around not sure what I wanted to do and saw where these guys (KCP) were kind of looking, and I thought, ‘Well, I don’t need to be a crew chief. I don’t have to be a crew chief there. It would be a lot less stress, a lot less pressure.’ So, I reached out to them and one thing led to another.
“They’ve got a good package. Obviously, there was a lot of learning curves for them last year. But they went through the goods and the bads and stuck with each other. And then rolling into their second year (with the World of Outlaws), everything has been rolling pretty smooth.”
Curtis’ presence has been a welcome addition to the team. His years of experience have not only made him entirely reliable, but also helpful in other elements of being on the road with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
“I think anytime you can get someone with experience, whether it’s knowledge of the race car, someone you trust tightening bolts and making a nice race car that’s serviced right and someone that knows their way around the country, whether it’s roads to take, getting in and out of a racetrack, hotels to stay at, someone with that knowledge that isn’t completely green helps a race team,” Scelzi said. “To have someone you trust fully and someone that really wants to win races and has been in the position of winning races definitely helps.”
Scelzi and the KCP team sit fourth in points with 44 races in the books. They’ve already bagged a trio of victories in 2024 and are fresh off a runner-up in the 63rd running of the Knoxville Nationals. The best season of Scelzi’s career looks to be shaping up, and it’ll be yet another successful season in Curtis’ long career powered by an unwavering love for the sport.
“It’s a passion,” Curtis said of what keeps him going. “You either love it or you hate it. There’s no in-between. The demand that you have. The hours on the road, hours in the shop, hours in the parking lots at the motels and wherever you can find a place to work. If you don’t love it, you’re not going to make it. It’s a true passion.”
Scelzi and the KCP crew continue their World of Outlaws campaign this weekend (Aug. 16-17) at Jackson Motorplex’s 46th Fendt Jackson Nationals. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: California Swing Brings World of Outlaws Back to Bakersfield, Merced in Mid-September
BAKERSFIELD, CA (Aug. 13, 2024) – The halfway point of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ California Swing will bring the Series back to two West Coast tracks for the first time in two years.
The weekend will kick off at Bakersfield Speedway for the “Nashville West” Showdown on Friday, Sept. 13, and then venture to Merced Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts Yosemite Showdown on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Both events have produced a variety of winners with six straight different Series winners at Bakersfield and three straight different winners at Merced. California natives conquered the two tracks during the World of Outlaws’ last trip to both in 2022. Giovanni Scelzi, of Fresno, CA, won at Bakersfield and Carson Macedo, of Lemoore, CA, won at Merced. Scelzi also set the track record that day with a 10.057 second lap around the 1/4-mile track.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, of Penngrove, CA, will try to join his fellow Outlaw Californians as a winner at the two tracks. Of his four Series victories, one has come at California, so far – Placerville Speedway in 2023.
Currently, no driver has a World of Outlaws win at both dirt tracks.
If you can't make it to the tracks, you can watch both races live on DIRTVision.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday, Sept. 13
Location – Bakersfield, CA
Track Record – 10.342 by Jason Sides on 3/18/06
Times (PT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (March 25, 2022) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcj7H5W9eBE&t=223s
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Bakersfield –
2022 –Giovanni Scelzi on March 25
2018 - Sheldon Haudenschild on March 24
2016 - Brad Sweet on April 15
2005 - Craig Dollansky on February 26
1995 - Dave Blaney on September 10
1992 - Steve Kinser on February 29
1991 - Steve Kinser on March 2, September 22
1990 - Dave Blaney on February 16, Doug Wolfgang on September 2
1989 - Bobby Davis Jr. on September 3
EVENT INFO
Date – Saturday, Sept. 14
Location – Merced, CA
Track Record – 10.057 sec. set by Gio Scelzi on March 18, 2022
Times (PT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m.
Grandstands Open: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (March 18, 2022) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIoYbIm5cEA
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Merced –
2022 - Carson Macedo on March 18
2014 – David Gravel on March 28
2013 – Sammy Swindell on March 29
2012 – Sammy Swindell on March 30
2011 – Sammy Swindell on April 1
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 46th Jackson Nationals Brings World of Outlaws to Minnesota
The two-night event puts more than $100,000 in purse money up for grabs on Saturday
JACKSON, MN (August 13, 2024) - The “Summer of Money” rolls on for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars with Minnesota the next destination.
The Greatest Show on Dirt trucks to Jackson Motorplex this weekend (Aug. 16-17) for the 46th running of the FENDT Jackson Nationals. The final night offers up a purse exceeding $100,000 with $25,000-to-win and $2,000-to-start the NOS Energy Drink Feature.
Friday’s show will feature a standard World of Outlaws format, but Saturday will showcase a slight twist. The drivers that lock into the Toyota Dash will instead partake in a King of the Hill. They’ll draw for seeding, and the lowest seed will take on the second lowest seed in a race against the clock with the fastest time advancing to face the next seed. The winner of the last round will sit on the pole of the $25,000-to-win finale.
The event has more than four decades of history. Marv DeWall won the first in 1979, and the list of champions features many of the best to ever wheel a Sprint Car. This weekend will attract a hungry roster of competitors ready to add their names.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT RESUMES: Last week at the Knoxville Nationals points weren’t a concern, but the battle for the 2024 World of Outlaws title resumes at Jackson.
David Gravel still sits atop the standings as he has for the last several weeks. While a 12th-place run at the Knoxville Nationals wasn’t what he and Big Game Motorsports were hoping for, Gravel still hasn’t missed the top 10 in a standard points race since May 25 at Atomic.
Donny Schatz is still within striking distance but has some work to do with a 98-point gap between himself and Gravel. Consistency has carried the 10-time Series champion to a chance at his 11th this year. The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 hasn’t finished worse than 11th in a standard points night in 2024.
Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team currently reside 42 markers behind Schatz. The Lemoore, CA driver has only missed the top five four times in the last 15 races, but he’ll have to limit the bad nights to climb back into the battle with Gravel.
Giovanni Scelzi and KCP Racing (204 points behind Gravel) and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports (252 points behind Gravel) round out the top five.
THREE-PEAT: There’s been one man to beat over the last two years when the big money is on the line at Jackson, and his name is Carson Macedo.
Two years ago, Macedo drove from eighth to the front and led the final 19 laps for his first Jackson Nationals title. Then, in 2023 the Lemoore, CA native slipped by James McFadden with 10 laps to go and survived a wild duel with Brad Sweet in the closing laps for another $25,000 payday.
History is on the line this weekend for Macedo as no driver has ever topped three in a row through 45 events. The stats suggest he has a strong chance with the Jason Johnson Racing team. Since joining forces with JJR in 2021, Macedo hasn’t missed the Jackson top five in eight tries and owns a 2.9 average finish over that stretch.
In addition to chasing three Jackson Nationals championships in a row, if Macedo can win either night he’ll equal Logan Schuchart and Brad Sweet for the most overall Jackson victories with the World of Outlaws with his fourth.
RETURN TO FORM?: Only a few years ago Logan Schuchart was nearly unbeatable at Jackson, and he’ll see if he can return to that form this weekend.
Schuchart put together a dominant stretch from 2020 to 2022 when he won four of six races at Jackson including the 2020 and 2021 Nationals. The two races he didn’t win resulted in finishes of second and third leading to a 1.5 average finish over the six races.
Since that magical run, the Shark Racing pilot has experienced some struggles at the Minnesota dirt track. In his last four starts he’s posted finishes of 11th (twice), a 21st, and a sixth. If he can find his way to Victory Lane again either night this weekend, he’ll take sole possession of the most Series wins at Jackson.
THE BOSS’ HOUSE: It’s an important weekend for David Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports crew. Team owner Tod Quiring is also the owner of Jackson Motorplex.
The current point leader has already won 13 World of Outlaws races this year, but he’ll be in search of his first ever visit to Jackson Victory Lane. He’s yet to break through in his 24 attempts.
Gravel has been close on many occasions to a Jackson win. He’s been on the podium five times including a trio with the Big Game team. Two of those podium efforts were runner-ups in 2019 and 2021.
JETTIN’ IN JACKSON: In addition to the roster of full-time World of Outlaws competitors, the Jackson Nationals is likely to attract a variety of other drivers who’ve experienced success at the facility.
Chase Randall and the TKS Motorsports team plan to make the trip to Jackson. The Waco, TX native rolls into the weekend as the most recent 410 Sprint Car winner at the oval, topping a 38-car field at the Midwest Sprint Touring Series (MSTS) race on July 26. The “Quickest Chicken” also won a Jackson 360 race in 2022.
If Kerry Madsen joins the field at Jackson, he’ll undoubtedly be one to watch. The “Mad Man” owns a trio of World of Outlaws victories there. He won with Big Game Motorsports in 2017 and then twice with Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing in 2021. Now, he wheels the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55.
Scott Bogucki is a Jackson winner this year, claiming the season opener in the Liebig Motorsports No. 10. The Australian and the Liebig crew are fresh off an impressive eighth-place run in the Knoxville Nationals championship Feature.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, August 16-17 at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, MN
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (44/70 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6076 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-98 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-130 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-204 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-252 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-326 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-354 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-784 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1016 PTS)
10. Kraig Kinser – Premier Motorsports No. 70 (-1232 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (22 Drivers):
317 Laps – David Gravel
227 Laps – Carson Macedo
178 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
97 Laps – Donny Schatz, Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
34 Laps – Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
8 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
8 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl
HEAT RACE WINNERS (47 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
22 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
19 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
12 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz
6 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Emerson Axsom, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Aaron Reutzel, Chase Randall, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (58 Drivers):
33 Dashes – David Gravel
32 Dashes – Carson Macedo
29 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
28 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
19 Dashes – Donny Schatz
14 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney
5 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Anthony Macri
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson, Landon Crawley,
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
PODIUM FINISHES (24 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Donny Schatz
14 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
8 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
2 Podiums – Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Emerson Axsom, T.J. Stutts
TOP 10 FINISHES (70 Drivers):
39 Top 10s – David Gravel
38 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Giovanni Scelzi
35 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
33 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
30 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Top 10s – Bill Balog
11 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, August 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, August 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, August 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
For the remaining 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
BACK-TO-BACK: Kyle Larson Leads All 50 Laps for Third Knoxville Nationals Title in Four Years
Larson becomes the seventh driver with at least three Knoxville Nationals Victories and Banks $190,000
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 10, 2024) - Kyle Larson continues to cement his place as one of the best to ever wheel a Sprint Car.
And he does so by defying all logic.
He doesn’t get to race a Sprint Car 80 times a year. Typically, his count ends up somewhere between 20 and 30. But it doesn’t seem to matter when he shows up to race against the best Sprint Car drivers in the country.
Larson’s latest conquest came on Saturday night at Knoxville Raceway. A prelim win on Thursday helped the Elk Grove, CA native secure the pole for the 63rd running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. He rolled into Championship Saturday as the clear favorite, and he delivered.
“Yung Money” led all 50 laps around the historic half mile for the second consecutive year. He fended off challenges from multiple drivers – Daryn Pittman, Carson Macedo, and Giovanni Scelzi – to top his third Knoxville Nationals in the last four years aboard the Silva Motorsports No. 57 and bank $190,000.
“It doesn’t get any bigger than the Knoxville Nationals,” Larson said. “It feels great to lead back-to-back 50 lappers from start to finish because the best Sprint Car drivers in the world are lined up behind me. They don’t make it easy. It was a tricky race there. I know at times it maybe doesn’t look like it, but those lappers were just fast enough around the bottom. I felt like I was just slowing myself down. I was able to get clear of a couple of them and able to get rolling back near the bottom and the middle actually came in, so I felt like I strung together some good laps there at the end.”
Larson’s third win in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” puts him in a list alongside legendary names as those who’ve topped at least three – Steve Kinser (12), Donny Schatz (11), Doug Wolfgang (five), Kenny Weld (four), Danny Lasoski (four), and Mark Kinser (three). He also became the eighth different competitor to tame back-to-back Knoxville Nationals.
The triumph on the sport’s biggest stage also adds to what’s been a remarkable run from Larson and the Silva Motorsports crew that will go down in the history books. It began last Friday when Larson charged from 21st to victory at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. He backed that up the following night with a drive from 12th to his third Ironman 55 dumbbell. Then on Monday at Southern Iowa Speedway he stormed form 13th to Victory Lane. The Knoxville Nationals Thursday prelim saw him pick up the trophy from starting sixth. And now he adds the sport’s biggest race to the roll.
Five straight Sprint Car wins for Larson in the No. 57. For a team that performed below their standards earlier in the year, the celebration was even more rewarding.
“Hats off to Paul, Trevor, and Doug,” Larson said. “Everybody knows we’ve been really bad this year until the last couple weeks. They’ve been working extremely hard. It’s been a very disappointing year to our standards. For them to never give up and myself to never give up either is tough to do. Like I said, they work so hard. All of this goes to them for continuing to push and push and try to get better and better. All of these teams are racing 90 times a year. We’re only getting to race 25 to 30, so we have to work extra hard. It makes these wins feel extra great.”
A few different competitors offered up challenges to Larson throughout the 50 laps.
First it was second-starting Daryn Pittman taking a swing right off the bat. Larson opted for the bottom on the first lap, so Pittman moved the Kreitz Racing No. 69K to the top. The Owasso, OK native nearly pulled alongside Larson out of Turn 4, but he couldn’t keep the momentum up to make the move.
Larson then pulled ahead of Pittman, and the next to take a shot at the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion was Carson Macedo. He slipped by Pittman for second on Lap 16 and quickly began to close the gap. The Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 whittled what was over a two-second lead down under half a second in traffic right before the yellow flag for the fuel stop halted the action.
After the restart, another name looked to challenge Larson, and it was Giovanni Scelzi. “Hot Sauce” wheeled around Macedo for second on Lap 28. The distance between the No. 57 and the KCP Racing No. 18 dwindled as Scelzi worked the bottom smoothly.
But ultimately Larson proved to have too much speed as he drove off and constructed a big lead through traffic. By the time the checkered flag waved it had grown to nearly four seconds.
Three wins at the sport’s biggest race over four years. If the One and Only in 2020 during the pandemic had been the traditional event, he’d be up to four in five years since he also won then. Steve Kinser had his stretch of dominance. Donny Schatz had a turn. And Larson wants to put together a similar chapter in the history books. He’s off to a strong start.
“Any time you win a crown jewel it’s up there,” Larson said of the race’s significance. “To win back-to-back Knoxville Nationals, that puts it right up there as well. Donny Schatz had dominated this place for so long. I feel like we’re on our own little streak of dominance like he was. With 2020 not really counting, I feel like we could have four of these things.”
Giovanni Scelzi held off a charging Corey Day to secure the runner-up spot and an $85,000 payday for he and KCP Racing. The Fresno, CA native was filled with emotion as he posted his best finish in the Knoxville Nationals. He knew he had a chance to stand in Victory Lane but couldn’t quite find his way around Larson.
“I know I look upset, but I can’t be more proud of my guys,” a choked up Scelzi said. “Adam (Clark), to come from a beer delivery truck to a crew chief on a Sprint Car. I really wish Tim Mallicoat was here to see us run second. I want to win this race more than anything in my life. Man, thank you to Danny Lasoski, my mom and my dad, everyone on this race team. Damn, I want to win this race so bad. You’ve got to lose them before you can win them.”
Rounding out the top three and earning the KSE Racing Hard Charger was Corey Day in the Jason Meyers Racing No. 14. The 18-year-old rolled from 11th to third to claim his best finish in the sport’s biggest race and $45,000. The résumé continues to grow for the California phenom.
“I feel like we had a really good car there,” Day said. “A caution on that last run would’ve helped, I think. Just hats off to my guys. To run third and be beat by Kyle and Gio is awesome. You always want to win, but I’ve just got to give it up to them. We weren’t too great on Wednesday night in the Feature there, and then we got our car a lot better there.”
Carson Macedo and Anthony Macri completed the top five.
Brad Sweet won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their final Minnesota stop of 2024 at the Fendt Jackson Nationals at Jackson Motorplex (August 16-17) with a $25,000-to-win finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (50 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[1]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 3. 14-Corey Day[11]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri[8]; 6. 21-Brian Brown[7]; 7. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[3]; 8. 10-Scott Bogucki[10]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[14]; 10. 1A-Jacob Allen[16]; 11. 69K-Daryn Pittman[2]; 12. 2-David Gravel[19]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz[21]; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart[22]; 15. 21H-Brady Bacon[9]; 16. 13-Justin Peck[18]; 17. 83SR-James McFadden[20]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog[13]; 19. 49-Brad Sweet[17]; 20. 27A-Emerson Axsom[24]; 21. 19-Brent Marks[12]; 22. 2KS-Chase Randall[15]; 23. 24R-Rico Abreu[6]; 24. 5X-Justin Henderson[23]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
NOT DONE YET: Donny Schatz Dominates Knoxville Nationals Hard Knox Night
The 11-time Nationals winner locks into his 26th consecutive Championship Feature
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 9, 2024) - Hope is alive for Donny Schatz at the 63rd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s.
Wednesday’s prelim night at Knoxville Raceway didn’t go according to plan for the 11-time Knoxville Nationals champion. He nearly missed the Heat Race invert with a 38th place Qualifying effort. And then in the Feature he could only move forward once spot from 19th to 18th. The night left Schatz well outside the lock-ins for Saturday’s 50-lap finale and forced him to Friday’s FVP Hard Knox Night.
And Hard Knox Night is just what Schatz needed. It’s all about a clean slate. It’s designed to give those with a forgettable prelim a chance to make up for it, and that’s exactly what Schatz did with the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team.
After setting Simpson Quick Time, Schatz had a little help in his Your Life Iowa Heat Race. He finished fourth, one spot outside a transfer to the Feature, but Jack Dover missing the scales and the resulting disqualification lifted Schatz into a transfer spot. With the main event lined up on Qualifying times, Schatz earned the pole. Logan Schuchart gave him a challenge in the first few laps, but Schatz went on to drive away and secure the checkered flag along with a starting spot in Saturday’s finale.
“You’ve got to get in the show first,” Schatz said. “I just think that’s something that’s getting harder and harder to do all the time. Obviously, I’m not getting any younger, but I’m not going anywhere either. I feel like experience sometimes kicks in, and we’ll see if we can’t put a little experience to the test tomorrow and get through there. We’ve done it before. We’re going to have to be a little bit better than we were right there. But I’ve got all the faith in the world in my guys that they’ll go to work and get us there.”
The victory put Schatz in his 26th consecutive Knoxville Nationals Championship Feature, equaling him with Danny Lasoski for the third most appearances. He’ll start 21st with his sights on a record tying 12th event title. Schatz started one other finale back in 2013. The result? He charged all the way to Victory Lane.
Schatz pulled out to an early advantage but narrowly led the first circuit over Logan Schuchart. On the second lap Schuchart snuck under Schatz in Turns 3 and 4 to take the top spot. Schatz refused to be rattled as he used a similar move in the same set of corners on Lap 3 to reclaim the lead.
“I needed to get off that bottom and wanted to go up there and try it,” Schatz explained. “I figured I better do it early in the race. So, when I did go to the top, I changed lanes and Logan went right by on the bottom. And then he went up there and I went back down, and I was like, ‘Well, we’re not going to do that again.”
“I felt comfortable on the top,” Schuchart said of their early battle. “When we switched lanes on me, I went to the bottom of (Turns) 3 and 4. I felt good, felt like I ran a really good corner and obviously was able to come out in the lead. But I didn’t know what the bottom of (Turns) 1 and 2 was going to feel like, and I didn’t feel like the bottom of (Turns) 3 and 4 was going to last the whole time I felt comfortable running it. So, I went back to the top, and once Donny passed me I knew I was going to have trouble getting back by him.”
Getting back by Schuchart proved to be the winning move for Schatz as he went effectively unchallenged for the remainder of the 25 laps.
But behind him the battle for the other three tickets to Saturday’s finale was far from over. Schuchart held down the second spot while a mix of Austin McCarl, Justin Henderson, Emerson Axsom, and Lynton Jeffrey began to go at it for the final two transfer spots.
Henderson blasted into third on Lap 7, putting Austin McCarl on the bubble. Then on Lap 13 McCarl fell outside the lock-in spots as Axsom went by him for fourth. Shortly after losing the spot McCarl slowed to a stop due to rear end damage.
Up ahead Schatz pieced together a strong drive through traffic on his way to a Hard Knox checkered flag and a spot in the sport’s most prestigious race.
“It wasn’t the prettiest, but this is the Knoxville Nationals, and I guess sometimes you’ve got to be lucky too. I guess when it happens to you it’s great, and when it happens to doesn’t happen to you it’s not so great… We’re going to have to be a little bit better tomorrow if we’re going to come through the field. You’ve got to take it in steps. The first thing you’ve got to do is get it in the show.”
Schuchart held on for second and locked into his eighth consecutive Knoxville Nationals Championship Feature with Shark Racing. The Hanover, PA native is no stranger to charging toward the front in the finale, and he’ll look to do so again from 22nd this year.
“It’s definitely a relieving feeling,” Schuchart said. “This whole week is so stressful. What it means for a driver to want to run for a Knoxville Nationals championship. We were so close to it last year, 10 laps to go running second to Kyle (Larson), and a little 50-cent piece of plastic took us out of the race.”
Rounding out the podium and clinching a spot in his sixth finale of “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All was Justin Henderson in the Forbrook No. 5X. The former podium finisher in the Championship Feature (2013) is eager for Saturday’s main event.
“Super happy to make the Feature,” Henderson said. “This is the Knoxville Nationals. It doesn’t get any bigger than this obviously. There’s more stress in this race right, I think, than in any other race.”
The final lock-in spot belonged to JETCO Rookie of the Year contender Emerson Axsom. The Indiana driver nearly won the 360 Nationals last weekend and now has secured a spot in the sport’s biggest race.
“We made the Knoxville Nationals,” Axsom said. “My stuff is really good. I feel like I was making really good laps there trailing Logan. I was surprised that Justin was able to sneak back by us. I feel like we were making solid laps, so it surprised me to see his nose down there. I’m really happy with it, but I guess it hasn’t really sunk in yet.”
Lynton Jeffrey completed the top five.
A 22nd to 12th run earned Parker Price-Miller the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Donny Schatz earned the Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
Your Life Iowa Heats One, Three, Four, Five, and Six belonged to Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, and Cale Thomas. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Austin McCarl.
Chris Windom and Ayrton Gennetten won the two Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdowns.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Austin McCarl.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars wrap up the 63rd running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s with Championship Night on Saturday, August 10 with $190,000 going to the winner.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 3. 5X-Justin Henderson[5]; 4. 27A-Emerson Axsom[6]; 5. 2X-Lynton Jeffrey[7]; 6. 21T-Cole Macedo[14]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston[15]; 8. 58-Kaleb Johnson[13]; 9. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[17]; 10. 18T-Tanner Holmes[9]; 11. 99-Skylar Gee[4]; 12. 9P-Parker Price Miller[22]; 13. 19S-Hunter Schuerenberg[10]; 14. 9-Kasey Kahne[8]; 15. 48-Danny Dietrich[24]; 16. 1C-Brenham Crouch[11]; 17. 3G-Ayrton Gennetten[20]; 18. 55C-Chris Windom[19]; 19. 22X-JJ Hickle[23]; 20. 17GP-Cale Thomas[16]; 21. 24T-Christopher Thram[18]; 22. 42-Sye Lynch[21]; 23. 52-Blake Hahn[12]; 24. 88-Austin McCarl[3]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
UNSTOPPABLE: Kyle Larson Charges from Sixth for Knoxville Nationals Prelim Victory
Yung Money wins his fourth consecutive Sprint Car race and earns the pole for Saturday’s $190,000-to-win Knoxville Nationals finale
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 9, 2024) - Not too long ago many questioned Kyle Larson’s chances at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. But in one short week, every trace of doubt has been erased, and he stands likely as the favorite.
A big week at Eldora Speedway served up struggles for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion. It started with a strong runner-up, but then he closed out the week with a 13th during the Knight Before and missing the Kings Royal main event.
And then it all began to turn around at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. Larson opened Ironman weekend with an unforgettable drive from 21st to victory. Then he topped his third Ironman 55 the following night by charging from 12th. The stage then moved to Southern Iowa Speedway (Oskaloosa, IA) on Monday, and “Yung Money” rolled from 13th to Victory Lane.
Knoxville Raceway then welcomed the Sprint Car world for “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” this week. And Larson delivered yet another statement on Thursday during Toyota Qualifying Night.
Larson lined up sixth for the 25-lapper and put on another show in the Silva Motorsports No. 57. He methodically picked his way forward, passing some strong cars in the process. The Elk Grove, CA native punctuated his rise to the top of the leaderboard with a slider on Rico Abreu with only two laps remaining. Four straight wins for Larson with a combined 49 Sprint Cars passed. The Knoxville triumph was his 10th overall at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.”
And just like that, Larson looks like the clear-cut favorite for Saturday as he aims to go back-to-back on the sport’s biggest stage. His performance earned him 490 points, enough to put him on the pole for the 50-lap finale.
“Rico was doing a good job as the leader and doing a good job through traffic,” Larson recalled. “And Carson (Macedo) got kind of rolling there for a minute and thankfully I was able to get by him. I didn’t know exactly what to do. I felt like if you could hit the bottom, it was the best place to be, and I think Rico knew that as well. But then he got to that lapper and couldn’t follow him, had to go to the top or middle. And that lapper just hit the berm in front of me, gave me a bunch of clean air and probably messed him up. So, right place at the right time, but you always have to execute every lap. We were able to put ourselves in position to get another win. It feels really good. The car felt great during the Feature.”
Bill Balog and Abreu led the Feature to green, and it was Balog inching ahead to lead the opening lap.
Throughout the opening half of the race, the action remained relatively tame up front. Balog made some daring moves in traffic to stay ahead of Abreu, but the action really warmed up beyond the halfway mark.
Abreu made his move with a slider on Balog on Lap 12. The battle between the two allowed third-running Carson Macedo to close in. Right after Abreu stole the lead, Macedo ripped by Balog to secure the runner-up spot.
It wasn’t much longer before Larson followed the footsteps of the two Californians up front and went by “The North Pole Nightmare” for third. Up ahead Abreu got trapped behind a lapped car allowing Macedo to look low down the back straightaway, but the No. 24 closed the door on the No. 41.
That allowed Larson to close in, and on Lap 18 he rolled by Macedo for second. Then the sights were set on his childhood friend Abreu just ahead.
Larson got to work building momentum to chase down Abreu as he was nearly a second behind once he grabbed the runner-up position. It didn’t take long for the gap to shrink, but Abreu made some moves in traffic to hold Larson off at first as the race hit five laps to go.
But Larson stayed on the gas, and the opportunity he needed presented itself with only two laps remaining. As the two navigated Turns 1 and 2, Larson looked low as Abreu went to the cushion. Larson managed to pull alongside, and a lapped car drifted in Abreu’s lane exiting the corner. The disruption to Abreu’s line allowed Larson to power ahead down the back straightaway and head toward the white flag.
Abreu stayed close with Larson throughout the final rotation around the half mile, but there was no stopping Larson as he held on for the prelim win.
Now all the focus is on Saturday for Larson. With NASCAR duties in Richmond, VA, it’s going to be a busy day but he’s confident. It’s not his first rodeo of jumping between race cars and a few flights over a weekend.
“It’s always fun to run the 57. We’ve definitely been on it lately and no better time than now,” Larson said. “I’ve been fortunate enough now to be able to do double duty between NASCAR and the Sprint Car. No doubt it’s on your mind through the whole weekend. Richmond is a tough place for us. I’ll definitely be focused on that as well. I’m looking forward to getting back in the 5 car. It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve seen all of them with the break. Excited to see the 5 guys. And then hopefully Qualifying goes well then we’ll get back here and try to win another Knoxville Nationals.”
Abreu come home second and only a couple laps short of prelim glory. The St. Helena, CA driver earned some valuable lessons as he prepares to chase his first Knoxville Nationals title on Saturday. He’ll line up sixth.
“I’ve got to do a little better job managing traffic and knowing the race pace,” Abreu said. “I felt like I left the bottom open there, but I just wanted to keep it up on the pipes toward the end of the race. The top was just really far around. On the cushion my right front would get up a little bit where I had to give up some in the center. Other than that, Ricky (Warner), Zack (Middlebrooks), and Brady (Forbrook) did an awesome job.”
Rounding out the Knoxville Nationals prelim podium was Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew. It was a strong night from beginning to end that will set them up fourth in the lineup for Saturday’s finale.
“The race was in stages for me,” Macedo said. “I feel like early I got my wing back too far, and I had to push it back forward. I started catching them back once we got to traffic. I felt pretty good. And then once we got to traffic I felt really good. I could maneuver really nicely anywhere I wanted to go. I got to Rico when he kind of got messed up with a lapper and thought I was going to be able to squeeze underneath him and then just had to pace behind him for a minute.”
Tyler Courtney and Bill Balog rounded out the top five.
A 23rd to 13th run in the Roth Motorsports ride earned James McFadden the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Daryn Pittman claimed Simpson Quick Time honors in Sea Foam Qualifying.
Your Life Iowa Heat Races One, Three, Four, and Five belonged to Daryn Pittman, Tasker Phillips, Carson Macedo, and Ayrton Gennetten. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Hunter Schuerenberg.
Dusty Zomer won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
16 KNOXVILLE NATIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP FEATURE LOCK-INS:
Row 1: Kyle Larson – Daryn Pittman
Row 2: Tyler Courtney – Carson Macedo
Row 3: Giovanni Scelzi – Rico Abreu
Row 4: Brian Brown – Anthony Macri
Row 5: Brady Bacon – Scott Bogucki
Row 6: Corey Day – Brent Marks
Row 7: Bill Balog – Sheldon Haudenschild
Row 8: Chase Randall – Jacob Allen
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on FVP “Hard Knox” Preliminary Night on Friday, August 9 with four more tickets up for grabs to Saturday’s $190,000-to-win NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[6]; 2. 24R-Rico Abreu[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[1]; 6. 69K-Daryn Pittman[8]; 7. 49-Brad Sweet[9]; 8. 21H-Brady Bacon[4]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise[11]; 10. 21-Brian Brown[5]; 11. 58-Kaleb Johnson[14]; 12. 19S-Hunter Schuerenberg[13]; 13. 83SR-James McFadden[23]; 14. 8-Cory Eliason[24]; 15. 5T-Ryan Timms[17]; 16. 1D-Tasker Phillips[18]; 17. 24D-Danny Sams III[10]; 18. 36-Jason Martin[12]; 19. 3J-Dusty Zomer[21]; 20. 7S-Landon Crawley[16]; 21. 3G-Ayrton Gennetten[20]; 22. 13JT-Mark Dobmeier[15]; 23. 33W-Cap Henry[22]; 24. 25-Daison Pursley[19]
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Cole Macedo Joining World of Outlaws in 2025 with TwoC Racing
The Californian will make a run at the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year next season
KNOXVILLE, IA (Aug. 8, 2024) – Cole Macedo, one of Sprint Car Racing’s top rising talents, is heading to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour in 2025.
The 24-year-old has linked Todd Carlile’s TwoC Racing for a rookie run with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The jump to the World of Outlaws tour will fulfill a childhood dream for Macedo as he follows the path of his older brother Carson.
“I’m definitely excited,” Macedo said. “The goal from when I was a little kid for me and Carson both was to race with the World of Outlaws. It’s pretty surreal. Obviously, he’s already made it, but for me to follow his footsteps I’m super excited. I’m super grateful that Wayne and Todd and everybody there at TwoC Racing is giving me a shot. I’m definitely nervous, but I think it’s going to be an awesome deal. I think me and Wayne and the crew guys will work really well together. Todd seems like an awesome car owner.”
It will also bring 2020 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, Wayne Johnson, back on the tour as the former driver for TwoC Racing has moved to the crew chief role for the No. 2C. Johnson recently announced his retirement from being in the seat after a racing accident sidelined him earlier this year.
“Man, I’m pumped,” Johnson said. “I’ve said this over and over about going out when I did. I wish I would’ve got the chance at 24 or 25 years old with the car owner that I have now, and I just never got the opportunity basically until I was too damn old to be doing it. I have a great car owner, and he didn’t want to do it without me driving. But when I mentioned that we could get Cole, he was like, ‘Well, let’s go back full-time Outlaw racing.’”
Macedo has spent the last few years proving his potential. The Lemoore, CA native cut his teeth on the California bullrings before broadening his horizons in 2020 with a heavy slate of Ohio racing. He had a breakout 2021 that saw him bag seven 410 Sprint Car wins including his first with the All-Star Circuit of Champions.
This year has been especially busy for Macedo as he racks up airline miles traveling from the west coast to the Midwest for racing. Out on the left coast he’s pursuing a Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) championship with Tarlton Motorsports. They’ve tallied a trio of wins and sit just three markers behind the point lead. In the country’s heartland he’s made plenty of starts aboard the 2nd Law Motorsports No. 16T.
“About a year and a half ago I told myself I’m going to race as much as I possibly can and never sit at home,” Macedo said. “Even if it’s a car that I don’t feel like is the best, I’m going to try to go make the best of it. Some of those nights were my best nights out there. I think racing as much as possible is a key to having success.”
One of Macedo’s 47 races in a 410 Sprint Car this year came with the TwoC Racing crew at Knoxville Raceway. Macedo jumped in for a local show on June 8 and drove from 16th to fifth.
“We just sat down and talked about next year and this that and the other, and I asked him if he’d like to run a couple races for us this year to just kind of see if we could work together,” Johnson said. “And we came to Knoxville for a weekly show and ran fifth. Then, we just talked ever since then about wanting to do it and kind of put it all together from that.”
While Macedo and the TwoC team are ready to hit the road with the World of Outlaws, they both remained focused on their tasks at hand. Macedo has his sights on the NARC title in the Tarlton No. 21. TwoC Racing is chasing the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) owner’s championship with Hank Davis in the seat.
But once the checkered flag flies on 2024, the focus turns to fulfilling a lifelong goal for Macedo in 2024.
“There’s a long list of people from when I grew up that I looked up to that raced World of Outlaws races,” Macedo said. “And I always told myself I want to be one of those guys one day. I feel like it’s the best of the best.”
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SCELZI STRIKES FIRST: Giovanni Scelzi Charges from Sixth to Knoxville Nationals Prelim Victory
Scelzi steals night one with a late pass on Jacob Allen and grabs the point lead
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 7, 2024) - “Hot Sauce” is hungry.
Giovanni Scelzi is a Californian by birth but now calls Iowa home. KCP Racing, the team he competes with, is located roughly an hour’s drive from Knoxville Raceway. The pairing have won the 360 Nationals. They’ve sat on the pole of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. They’re hungrier than ever for a Knoxville Nationals.
And they made a big step toward that goal on Wednesday’s BRANDT Professional Agriculture Qualifying Night at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.”
Scelzi lined up sixth for the 25-lapper and put on a show with a charge to the front. After an uneventful first half of the race for the Fresno, CA driver, Scelzi got up on the wheel to move forward. On Lap 17 he took over second. Then he sealed the deal with a daring move between leader Jacob Allen and a lapped car entering Turn 1.
Emotion flowed in Victory Lane. Scelzi yelled with joy as he rose atop the wing, and the crowd joined him with a roar.
“I don’t even know what to say. I’ve never run a prelim night. I’ve run second. This definitely sets us up good for Saturday,” Scelzi said. “Living just outside Des Moines now in Grimes, this is kind of a home for me. The first time I came here in I think 2016 or 2017 I got to work for Aaron Reutzel. And you know, Danny Lasoski being my idol was one that was obviously super successful here. And I think sometimes when you really put your mind to something at a place you want to be successful at, it makes you work harder to really do that. It’s the best racetrack in the world. Best fans in the world. There’s no question. Best racing surface you get all year long. Whether the track is a little bit wetter like it was tonight or it’s super dry, you almost have three lines of racing every time you come here. My guys did an incredible job. Hats off to Adam (Clark), Bob (Curtis), and Aaron (Beiler).”
Scelzi’s victory was his first in a 410 at Knoxville since topping a local show in 2019. But perhaps more important than the prelim win itself is where it’s currently slotted him for championship Saturday. A tally of 471 points has him atop the table after the opening night, nearly guaranteeing he’ll be starting in the first couple rows for the 50-lap finale.
The NOS Energy Drink Feature was led to green by Jacob Allen and Justin Peck. Allen inched ahead of Peck and narrowly led the first circuit. Peck built up momentum on the top and looked as if he may challenge Allen for the top spot in Turn 1 on Lap 2, but Allen got the bottom rolling and scooted away.
Allen checked out as the opening portion of the race unfolded. Back behind Scelzi looked to begin his march forward but met a tough challenge in the form of Brent Marks. The Myerstown, PA native fended off several attempts from the No. 18. Even when Scelzi got by him the first time, the yellow flag flew before the lap was completed, giving the spot back to Marks.
Scelzi finally managed to escape Marks on the 11th circuit, and then the real fun began. Two laps later he drove right by Chase Randall to grab third. And then in four more rotations he wasted no time wheeled around Justin Peck for second.
Then the pursuit of race-long leader Allen began. Up front the Shark Racing No. 1A navigated heavy traffic which allowed Scelzi to close in. The first attempt at the top spot was thwarted by Allen as he protected. But only a few laps later Scelzi made a magnificent move for the lead.
A big run off the exit of Turn 4 allowed Scelzi to dip under Allen heading down the front straightaway. With Allen to his outside, the 22-year-old was also faced with a lapped car directly ahead. Scelzi had just enough momentum to clear Allen entering Turn 1 and slice ahead of him to get to the cushion and clear the traffic in the set of corners.
And that was all she wrote. The KCP No. 18 was dialed in with a motivated driver in the seat, and Scelzi set sail on his way to the checkered flag.
“What an incredible job by my guys,” Scelzi said. “Normally yellows are my kryptonite. And I just got by Brent Marks and the yellow came out of course. But man, the bottom got easier and easier to run as all of those crumbs got thrown up in the middle. Thank you, fans, for coming out. This is the busiest I’ve ever seen a Wednesday night. I hope everyone goes to Dingus because they can serve all of you.”
Allen held on for second wheeling his father, Bobby Allen’s, Sprint Car. It was a strong night for the Hanover, PA native as he sits eighth in points and likely on the bubble of locking into Saturday’s finale after Thursday’s prelim. Despite losing the lead late, Allen showed no signs of disappointment once the checkered flag flew.
“Honestly, I think I ran a pretty good race, a race that I’m pretty proud of running,” Allen said. “I felt like my race car was really good. We didn’t go through much lapped traffic, but I made a nice pass that I thought would maybe be a defining move on Blake Hahn. But obviously Gio had a really good car as well. There’s honestly nothing to hang our heads about. Last year I didn’t even race this race and took some time off. To come back, lead my prelim night, and run second is a huge accomplishment.”
Rounding out the Knoxville Nationals opener podium was Justin Peck aboard the Buch Motorsports machine. Peck is confident he and the Buch crew have something to build on after Wednesday but have a couple areas with room for improvement if they want to challenge for a Knoxville Nationals title.
“I feel like we’re pretty close, just need to find a little bit more speed,” Peck said. “I think our straight-line speed or straight-line grip is pretty good. I’m struggling kind of getting in the corner, and then depending on how that goes maybe struggling through the rest of the corner. Like I said, we’ll keep working. It’s cool to put it on the podium on a prelim night of the Knoxville Nationals.”
Chase Randall and Brent Marks completed the top five.
A 21st to 10th drive earned Anthony Macri the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Matt Juhl claimed Simpson Quick Time honors in Sea Foam Qualifying.
Your Life Iowa Heats One, Three, Four, and Five belonged to Sam Hafertepe Jr., Donny Schatz, Aaron Reutzel, and Chase Randall. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Jamie Ball.
Anthony Macri won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Michael Kofoid.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Knoxville Raceway for the second split-field prelim for the 63rd running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on Thursday, August 8. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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FEATURE RESULTS:
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 2. 1A-Jacob Allen[1]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[2]; 4. 2KS-Chase Randall[3]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 6. 10-Scott Bogucki[5]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel[13]; 9. 14-Corey Day[7]; 10. 39M-Anthony Macri[21]; 11. 9P-Parker Price Miller[15]; 12. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne[9]; 14. 27-Carson McCarl[10]; 15. 2-David Gravel[24]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich[12]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[17]; 18. 15-Donny Schatz[19]; 19. 23-Garet Williamson[23]; 20. 09-Matt Juhl[22]; 21. 4W-Jamie Ball[18]; 22. 52-Blake Hahn[14]; 23. (DNF) J2-John Carney II[20]; 24. (DNF) 6B-Brandon Wimmer[16]
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Head to Iowa for 63rd Knoxville Nationals
The entire Sprint Car world has converged on Knoxville Raceway for “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All"
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 6, 2024) - No more waiting. The 63rd running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s is here.
The Sprint Car world has traveled to the small town of Knoxville, IA. The population sits just north of 7,000 but grows exponentially this week as “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” invites people from all over the globe to the Marion County Fairgrounds. More than 100 drivers are ready to chase Sprint Car immortality, and tens of thousands of fans are ready to watch.
To go along with the unparalleled prestige of the Knoxville Nationals, the event offers up a massive purse that hands out more than a million dollars to the competitors on championship Saturday alone. This year’s winner will bank $190,000, and it pays $15,000 to simply make the finale.
It’s the most anticipated week of the year in Sprint Car Racing, and it has arrived. Another important chapter in the sport’s history books is ready to be written.
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Let’s look at the week’s top storylines:
SCHATZVILLE NATIONALS: As always when the Knoxville Nationals take center stage, many eyes will be firmly fixed on Donny Schatz and the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15.
The numbers for Schatz at the sport’s most prestigious race are astonishing. He’s made the Saturday finale 25 consecutive years. The Fargo, ND native has won the main event 11 times including streaks of four in a row (2006-2009) and five in a row (2011-2015). He’s finished second another eight times and brought home his first third place run last year, marking his 20th podium finish.
The 10-time World of Outlaws champion again enters the week with one of the sport’s most coveted records within reach. Steve Kinser claimed 12 Knoxville Nationals titles during his illustrious career. Another checkered flag on Saturday would equal Schatz with “The King.”
BACK-TO-BACK?: Winning one Knoxville Nationals is difficult enough. Going back-to-back in the iconic event is another level of challenging.
27 different competitors can call themselves a Knoxville Nationals champion, but only seven have topped two in a row. The opportunity stands in front of Kyle Larson, courtesy of him leading all 50 laps in last year’s 62nd running.
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion is entered aboard the Silva Motorsports No. 57 as the pairing seek a second straight victory in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All.” It would also be Larson’s third overall, which would put him in the company of Steve Kinser (12), Donny Schatz (11), Doug Wolfgang (five), Kenny Weld (four), Danny Lasoski, (four), and Mark Kinser (three) as the seventh with at least three Knoxville Nationals wins on their résumé.
Larson is fresh off sweeping the Ironman 55 weekend with drives to victory from 21st and 12th along with a charge from 13th to the win at Monday’s Front Row Challenge.
RETURNING WINNERS: Beyond Schatz and Larson, the pre-entry list also features five more former event champions.
1983 winner Sammy Swindell will make a popular return after not partaking in the 2023 edition. In addition to his one Nationals win, the three-time World of Outlaws champion also owns seven more podiums including a trio of runner-ups (1981, 1985, 1990).
Back in 2005 Kraig Kinser sat on the pole and joined his father Steve Kinser on the list of champions by leading all 30 laps. The Bloomington, IN native also picked up a top five in 2012. He’ll be aboard the Premier Motorsports No. 70 for the second consecutive year at Knoxville in August.
2010 winner Tim Shaffer is looking to make his 17th main event. Shaffer’s triumph 14 years ago halted Donny Schatz’s run of four straight. The “Steel City Outlaw” is entered behind the wheel of the Deyman-Rudzik No. 49X.
Brad Sweet will be aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing No. 49 in search of his second visit to the hallowed ground of Knoxville Nationals Victory Lane. The “Big Cat” won in 2018, podiumed in 2015 and 2021, and has been in the top 10 in eight of his 11 starts in the finale.
David Gravel, the 2019 victor, may be the favorite to become the ninth different driver to earn multiple Knoxville Nationals victories. He and Big Game Motorsports have already amassed 13 World of Outlaws wins in 2024 including one at Knoxville in June. Gravel grabbed the first gem of the triple crown by winning the Kings Royal less than three weeks ago, and Knoxville could be the second piece to the puzzle for the current Series point leader.
A NEW CHAMP?: Only 27 drivers have been crowned a Knoxville Nationals champion through 62 runnings, but several current stars of the sport stand out as potential favorites to add their name to the list of legends and Hall of Famers.
Carson Macedo would love nothing more than to take the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 to Victory Lane for the third time on the sport’s biggest stage. Johnson himself topped the wild 2016 edition, and David Gravel took JJR to the top again in 2019. Last year, Macedo won his prelim and finished a personal best fifth in the finale.
Giovanni Scelzi has posted fourth-place finishes in two of the last three Knoxville Nationals Features with KCP Racing. “Hot Sauce” also topped the 2021 360 Nationals, one of his three victories at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.”
Logan Schuchart continues to bang on the door of a Knoxville Nationals title. He finished in the top five in three straight runnings including drives from 22nd to second in 2019 and 17th to third in 2022. Last year, he was running second in the Shark Racing No. 1S before a flat tire derailed his effort.
Brian Brown is always one to watch at Knoxville when August rolls around. “Blackjack” put together three consecutive runner-ups in the finale from 2012 through 2014. He’s a 66-time Feature winner and five-time track champion at Knoxville and ready to add a Nationals victory to his résumé.
Rico Abreu is undoubtedly one of the sport’s best that is still lacking a Knoxville Nationals title. He scored a top 10 back in 2017 and looked primed to challenge Larson last year until an issue while running second ended those hopes. He’s fresh off an impressive victory in the Capitani Classic.
Many more talented gassers including Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, Corey Day, Brent Marks, recent 360 Knoxville Nationals champion Tyler Courtney, and more will be in search of their first Knoxville Nationals win.
DARK HORSES: While it’s a rare occurrence, not always do the favorites pull into Victory Lane when the checkered flag flies on Saturday night. And the 2024 roster features a handful of names that might make some noise up front in the finale.
Chase Randall continues to prove he’s one of the sport’s top rising stars, and his performance at Knoxville has been a key contributor toward that reputation. He’s won three times at the half mile this season including a pair in 410 action. Last year, he earned JETCO Rookie of the Year honors with TKS Motorsports.
It may be strange to think of a former World of Outlaws champion as a dark horse, but with Daryn Pittman only running a limited schedule these days, he’s behind most in terms of recent laps. The 2013 Series titlist linked with Kreitz Racing to bring the No. 69K out from Pennsylvania to Iowa. He owns a trio of top fives in the finale, peaking at third in 2019.
Austin McCarl would love to be the first Iowan to claim a Knoxville Nationals title. The “Big Unit” sat on the pole two years ago in what was his third Feature appearance. McCarl is a two-time and the reigning Knoxville track champion in the 410 division.
ADDITIONAL ACCOLADES: Of course, the main goal of this week for every driver is to become a Knoxville Nationals champion, but there are plenty of other opportunities for achievement and recognition.
The battle for the MPV Express Jesse Hockett Mr. Sprint Car Award has already started as it takes points from the 360 Nationals, Capitani Classic, Front Row Challenge, and 410 Nationals to decide the winner of the $6,500 prize.
The JETCO Rookie of the Year acknowledges the highest finishing driver making their event debut. Every year the Knoxville Nationals invites a wide array of first timers looking to be the best among the rookie class.
With all the special paint schemes that team roll out, the DGRD Best Appearing Car Award rewards the one that stands out from the rest.
To go along with those unique liveries, many teams also create special uniforms for the week leading to the Avanti Windows and Doors Best Dressed Crew Award.
For the Saturday finale, there will also be the SprintCarUnlimted.com Pole Award and the KSE Racing Hard Charger and MPI Steering Wheel Hard Charger Award.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday-Saturday, August 7-10 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (43/73 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (5986 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-98 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-130 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-204 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-252 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-326 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-354 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-784 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1016 PTS)
10. Kraig Kinser – Premier Motorsports No. 70 (-1232 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Kyle Larson
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (22 Drivers):
317 Laps – David Gravel
227 Laps – Carson Macedo
178 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
97 Laps – Donny Schatz
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
47 Laps – Kyle Larson
44 Laps – James McFadden
34 Laps – Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
8 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
8 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz
HEAT RACE WINNERS (36 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
19 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
12 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Daryn Pittman
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Emerson Axsom, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (58 Drivers):
33 Dashes – David Gravel
32 Dashes – Carson Macedo
29 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
28 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
19 Dashes – Donny Schatz
14 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney
5 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (33 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson, Landon Crawley, Anthony Macri
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (23 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson, Brent Marks, Larry Wight
PODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Donny Schatz
14 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
7 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Kyle Larson
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
2 Podiums – Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Emerson Axsom, T.J. Stutts
TOP 10 FINISHES (70 Drivers):
39 Top 10s – David Gravel
38 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
37 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
35 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
34 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
33 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
29 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Top 10s – Bill Balog
11 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
9 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden
7 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Kyle Larson
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Jacob Allen, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, August 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, August 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
Tropical Storm Remnants Cancel Entirety of Appalachian Midget Week
KUTZTOWN, PA (Aug. 6, 2024) – Tropical Storm Debby has ravaged the East Coast with record rainfall and is projected to make its way into Pennsylvania by Wednesday. With the best financial interest of traveling teams of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota in mind, Series and track officials have agreed to cancel all Milton Hershey School Appalachian Midget Week events.
The decision comes with professional weather guidance from Chief Meteorologist Wayne Mahar of Precision Weather Service. None of the canceled events will be made up, which includes Action Track USA (Aug. 7); Linda’s Speedway (Aug. 8); Path Valley Speedway Park (Aug. 9); Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway (Aug. 10).
The Xtreme Outlaw Series will now take a month off and return to action with a three-day swing through Illinois, which includes the final two races of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series at Southern Illinois Raceway (Sept. 13) and Highland Speedway (Sept. 14) before a trip to Adams County (IL) Speedway to cap the weekend on Saturday, Sept. 15.
Advance sale tickets for Southern Illinois Raceway are on sale now at the link below; Highland and Adams County will be selling tickets at the track on race day. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
UNDEFEATED IRONMAN: Kyle Larson Drives From 12th for I-55 Weekend Sweep, Third Ironman Title
“Yung Money” equals Craig Dollansky for the most victories in the demanding event and banks $25,000
PEVELY, MO (August 3, 2024) - There seems to be no stopping Kyle Larson at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.
To open Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 weekend on Friday Larson pieced together a miraculous charge from 21st to victory in 30 laps. He punctuated that performance with a last lap, last corner pass to seal the deal. That marked the longest drive to a win with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars in 11 years.
The stage set for “Yung Money” on Saturday was a 12th place starting position with 55 laps to get the job done. Looking at the math from the night before, the task seemed like a simple one. But of course, driving through a field with the country’s best Sprint Car drivers in it two nights in a row is far from easy. But Larson managed to pull it off anyway.
The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion methodically picked his way to the front over the course of the longest race in laps on the 2024 World of Outlaws calendar. It started with a strong first rotation that saw him go from 12th to ninth. Six circuits later he cracked the top five. And then on Lap 44 he slipped under race-long leader Giovanni Scelzi to take the top spot and then sped away.
“I was just fortunate enough to get a good initial start and kind of be the first one to the top to get to fifth,” Larson said. “I was really struggling there before the open red, so that was nice to be able to get Paul (Silva) to turn some wrenches on this thing and get me freed up. That really allowed me to kind of get through the waves in (Turn) 1 and get through the middle and get pointed off of (Turn) 2 much better.
“That was a fun race. I hope all of you fans enjoyed that. Ironman 55 is probably my favorite Sprint Car race of the year. It’s tough, long. I really enjoy these long races. Cool to three-peat this.”
The three-peat Larson mentioned is due to the fact that he’s won all three Ironman 55 editions that he’s entered (2020, 2023, and 2024). The three wins ties Craig Dollansky’s record mark for the most that had stood alone since he topped three straight from 2011 to 2013. He’s now up to five wins in seven tries at I-55 with The Greatest Show on Dirt, putting him just one checkered flag away from tying Sammy Swindell and Brad Sweet for the most. It also moves the Pevely, MO bullring within one of Knoxville Raceway for the winningest track on Larson’s World of Outlaws résumé.
He passed a total of 31 Sprint Cars over the course of 85 Feature laps through the two nights and banked $37,000.
Giovanni Scelzi and Donny Schatz led the field to green for the 55-lapper. Scelzi used the pole position to pull ahead of Schatz and lead the opening lap.
Scelzi managed to stretch out the advantage a bit through the early laps. Schatz settled into second with Carson Macedo in third. A little way behind them Larson began his journey through the field.
Even once traffic became a factor Schatz struggled to find the speed necessary to catch Scelzi. One lap he’d cut into the advantage, and the next Scelzi would pad it again.
Macedo used a restart with 34 laps remaining to muscle by Schatz for second shortly before a red flag ended the night for a pair of frontrunners. Contact with a lapped car sent fourth-running Corey Day into Michael Kofoid and sent Day upside down.
The stoppage turned into an open red to allow teams to refuel, and on the restart Schatz found his way back into second as Larson jumped into third. And then a restart with 22 laps remaining gave Larson the opportunity he needed to snatch second from Schatz, leaving only Scelzi between himself and a weekend sweep.
Larson patiently worked the low and middle grooves of the racetrack as Scelzi stayed committed to the top. Little by little Larson chipped away, and on Lap 44 he pulled the trigger on a slider that stuck for the top spot. From there Larson never looked back on his way to a record-tying third Ironman 55.
“I was actually really surprised about the restart after the fuel stop,” Larson recalled. “I almost got to second into (Turn) 3 by diamonding (Turns) 1 and 2. I didn’t expect that, so I knew my car was better right away. I knew I needed to take advantage of that. I lined up third, caution came right back out, and the bottom was better. My engine took off really good, and then I just kind of paced and hoped for no caution because I didn’t want to be on the outside for a restart. It just worked out really good for us.”
Donny Schatz brought the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 home second. The 10-time World of Outlaws champion continues to bang on the door of an Ironman 55 as the dumbbell trophy has eluded him to this point. Saturday marked five runner-up finishes in the grueling race.
“Every time I was on the outside I was getting passed by cars on the inside,” Schatz said of restarts. “Being on the inside of the second row was probably better on those restarts. We capitalized on it, just tried to move around the racetrack. I guess I’m just glad that’s over with a decent run. It was pretty demanding. It feels like 200-degrees in the car. I’m not used to that, but that’s the way it goes. It was a good race. Kyle did a good job.”
Rounding out the Ironman 55 podium was Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing machine. The Lemoore, CA native continues to be one of the most consistent drivers at I-55 with his fifth consecutive top five run and seventh podium in the last 10 tries at the bullring.
“I think Philip Dietz, Adam Zimmerman, and Robby McQuinn gave me a great race car,” Macedo said. “I feel like I was pretty versatile. I’d get to bouncing a little bit through the middle, but I could make a lot of speed up top. I just had one big mistake on my part. I think I got a little eager on the fuel and kind of maybe got it too loaded up. Then when I went to fire off on that restart there and kind of got stuck out there and let Donny and Kyle get by.”
Giovanni Scelzi and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.
Larson’s run from 12th to the win also earned him back-to-back KSE Racing Hard Chargers.
Carson Macedo claimed his Series leading ninth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 42nd of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, and Logan Schuchart. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Giovanni Scelzi.
Giovanni Scelzi topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Jessie Attard won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Brock Zearfoss.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll to Knoxville Raceway for the 63rd running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s on August 7-10. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (55 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[12]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[8]; 6. 2-David Gravel[10]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid[14]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[13]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 10. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[4]; 11. 53-Jessie Attard[21]; 12. 49J-Josh Schneiderman[19]; 13. 20G-Noah Gass[16]; 14. 34-Sterling Cling[18]; 15. 70-Kraig Kinser[11]; 16. 37B-Bryce Norris[23]; 17. 6-Kelby Watt[17]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 19. 14-Corey Day[5]; 20. 37-Ayden Gatewood[15]; 21. 21R-Gunner Ramey[20]; 22. 7A-Will Armitage[7]; 23. 50K-Thomas Meseraull[24]; 24. 24T-Christopher Thram[22]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
SHARK SWEEPS: Karter Sarff Wins Second-Straight at I-55, Sweeps Ironman Weekend
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 3, 2024) – Karter Sarff’s first-ever win with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota came at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 last year. Fast forward to 2024, and he’s swept the track’s most prestigious event.
Sarff, the 21-year-old racer from Mason City, IL, led flag-to-flag for the win Friday night and then made it back-to-back trips to Victory Lane with his fourth Series victory Saturday, taking the lead from Ryan Timms late in the race and leading the rest of the way untouched to claim the $7,500 grand prize – the largest winner’s share in Series history.
“It’s just super cool, especially with this night paying $7,500 to win,” Sarff said. “Obviously, the Saturday race is the big one to win – I feel like there’s a lot more people here, and the [World of] Outlaws run the Ironman 55.
“It’s just a prestigious race and it’s turning into a prestigious Midget race too; just happy to put my name in the record books [and get my] biggest Midget win this year so far.”
In seven career starts with the Series at I-55, Sarff has won three of them. Saturday’s win, co-sacntioned by the POWRi National Midget League, counted as his fourth of the season with the Xtreme Outlaw Series – second-most only to points leader Cannon McIntosh – and sixth of his career.
The driver known as “The Shark” accomplished the feat all while pulling double duty on both nights of the event, driving his own No. 21K Midget and the Chase Briscoe Racing No. 5 Sprint Car with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
“I was already worn out from running the Sprint Car all night too,” Sarff said. “That was really tiring, and it just seemed non-stop all night long. I was tired before the race even started for the Midget Feature. I had noodle arms the whole race.”
While Sarff was on top in the end, points leaders Cannon McIntosh and Ryan Timms opened the Feature action. McIntosh led the opening four circuits around the 1/3-mile track before hitting a rut in Turn 1 and coughing-up the top spot to Timms.
Timms took the top spot and began to run with it before a red flag halted the action on Lap 9. On the restart, Timms hit a bump in the track entering Turn 3 and gave the lead back to McIntosh, but only for two corners as Timms came right back with a move of his own around the bottom of Turns 1-2 to regain the lead.
“I was so good on the top there before the red and was running Ryan down just that little bit the couple laps I changed my line,” McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, said. “We had the red and just could never fire off the same. I feel like we sat too long.”
Meanwhile, Sarff was working on his push to the head of the field. Sitting third for a restart on Lap 17, Sarff threw a slider of his own on McIntosh in Turns 3-4 for the second spot, racing through the middle groove.
“I thought for sure Cannon would rip it through the middle there right in front of me and kinda block it,” Sarff said. “He just went up and I was able to do the same exact thing.”
Now riding second, Sarff got his first look at the lead on a restart three laps later. Timms led the field into Turn 3 after taking the green and jumped a rut again, allowing Sarff to scoot by out of Turn 4.
Though Timms retook the spot with a slide job in Turns 1-2, he hit yet another bump in Turn 1 on Lap 23 and shot up the track, opening the door for Sarff once more down low to take the lead for good.
“I got to Ryan and got real lucky with him hitting the holes wrong,” Sarff said. “I could just get through them really good; our stuff is usually always good through the rough.”
“I knew the bottom was coming in and I saw the 21 got to second and I knew he’s really good on the bottom here,” Timms, 17, of Oklahoma City, OK, said. “I knew he was gonna be there, but I thought as long as I didn’t hop to where it would screw me up too bad and get could get under us, then I’d be fine. Sure enough, that’s what happened.”
Now armed with the race lead, Sarff began to distance himself from the field. He made quick work of the lapped traffic in front of him, and by the time he crossed under the checkered flag, he held a 1.6-second gap over Timms.
McIntosh crossed the stripe in third, re-entering the top-five after his streak of 18 consecutive top-five runs came to a halt with a sixth-place run Friday.
“Good podium finish but still disappointing for leading there at the beginning, losing the lead, getting it back and losing it again,” McIntosh said. “Obviously wanted more when you start on the pole; the only goal is to win.”
Seventh-starting Zach Daum climbed to finish fourth aboard the Trifecta Motorsports No. 7U while Thomas Meseraull drove the Engler Machine & Tool No. 7x to round out the top five.
Joe Wirth earned the Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award in Qualifying. Toyota Racing Heat 1 was won by McIntosh, TJ Forged Heat 2 was won by Sarff and Heat 3 went to Gavin Miller.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will take the next three days away from the track to rest, repair and make the trip east to Pennsylvania for the start of Milton Hershey School Appalachian Midget Week. The four-day stretch of racing begins Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Action Track USA in Kutztown, PA.
Tickets for all Midget Week races will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’ be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (35 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[3]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 3. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[1]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 5. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[4]; 6. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 7. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[5]; 8. 40-Chase McDermand[23]; 9. 14S-Tyler Edwards[9]; 10. 55-Trevor Cline[11]; 11. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[12]; 12. 71-Jade Avedisian[10]; 13. 97-Gavin Miller[6]; 14. 98-Gunnar Setser[8]; 15. 50-Daniel Adler[17]; 16. 51B-Joe B Miller[15]; 17. 44-Branigan Roark[21]; 18. 7-Shannon McQueen[20]; 19. 77-Joe Wirth[14]; 20. 66-Jayden Clay[24]; 21. 33-Jacob McFarlin[22]; 22. 72J-Sam Johnson[19]; 23. 5U-Peter Smith[18]; 24. 56D-Mitchell Davis[13]
Photo credit – Trent Gower
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
YUNG MONEY MADNESS: Last Lap Pass Completes Drive From 21st to I-55 Victory for Kyle Larson
Larson beats McFadden to the line to finish off a memorable charge from the Last Chance Showdown to Victory Lane
PEVELY, MO (August 2, 2024) - Kyle Larson continues to do things behind the wheel of a Sprint Car that will be talked about for years and years.
The Elk Grove, CA native has already achieved so much in his career despite seldom being a full-time Sprint Car driver due to NASCAR commitments. A 2011 Gold Cup Race of Champions triumph at only 19 years old. A pair of NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. A Kings Royal. A 12-win World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season in only 26 Feature starts in 2020.
Those are only a few of the many accomplishments Larson has chalked up, and he pulled something off on Friday night that’ll go down as one of the best drives he’s ever put together.
“Yung Money” lined up 21st for the 30-lap Feature at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 after having to go to the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown and winning it. A victory in the main event was hardly on his mind when he rolled out for it. Maybe a strong charge for a solid finish, but a win? That didn’t seem likely.
And then one by one Larson started to pick off cars. By Lap 8 he’d cracked the top 10. But even 10 laps later when he entered the top five, Victory Lane still seemed out of reach. Then came a pivotal restart.
Larson roared into third in two circuits after restarting fifth with 11 laps to go. Then on Lap 26 Sheldon Haudenschild tripped up and allowed him by for second. With only four laps remaining, all that stood between the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion and completing an unforgettable drive to victory was James McFadden.
And even as McFadden took the white flag he appeared to be too far ahead with nearly a full second advantage. But then hope arose down the back straightaway. A lapped car slipped in front of the Roth Motorsports No. 83SR exiting Turn 2 allowing Larson to close in. McFadden went to slide the car in Turn 3, and Larson stuck the Silva Motorsports No. 57 to the bottom. They both picked their front wheels up in a drag race down the front straightaway, and Larson edged him out by .053 seconds.
The crowd went wild. He’d really pulled off the unthinkable. From the Last Chance Showdown to Victory Lane. Don’t put anything past Kyle Larson.
“I’m out of breath,” Larson said. “I’ve been screaming the whole time since I got the checkered flag. I can’t say enough about Paul, Trevor, Doug, everybody on this team for working so hard. We’ve been terrible, and really, really bad tonight, too. And they’ve just been working hard, trying to get the car better each time. I felt like we were pretty good there in the Feature. I felt like we could move around, get my wheels underneath me, and get grip through the center on restarts. I’m just super thankful. This is amazing. There was a kid that came up during the Midget A-main and said, ‘You think you’re going to win tonight?’ And I said, ‘No.’ I did not think we would win. So, this is pretty amazing.”
Larson is up to 33 career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt. His fourth win in six tries at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 equals it with Attica Raceway Park as the second winningest track on his Series résumé. He’s behind only Sammy Swindell and Brad Sweet (six wins apiece) and Steve Kinser and Craig Dollansky (five wins apiece) on the track’s World of Outlaws victory list. The drive from 21st marked the farthest back someone has won a World of Outlaws race from since Donny Schatz’s legendary drive to the Knoxville Nationals title in 2013.
Sheldon Haudenschild and James McFadden brought the field to green, and it was McFadden getting the early advantage on the outside.
The Australian pieced together a nearly perfect race. McFadden knifed his way through traffic in search of his first I-55 victory. Right when it seemed Haudenschild might be able to close in, McFadden added another slower car to the buffer between the two.
Even when Larson got to second with only a few laps remaining, McFadden’s lead didn’t seem in jeopardy. But one small slip from a lapped car on the final lap was enough to break his momentum down the back straightaway and hurt his entry angle into Turn 3. Larson had one shot, and he took full advantage to steal the checkered flag on the final lap by putting together a perfect set of corners in the Silva Motorsports No. 57.
“I could see those two (McFadden and Haudenschild) running the top in (Turns) 3 and 4,” Larson explained. “And I knew my opportunity to get by them was if they made a mistake in (Turns) 3 and 4. Then we caught traffic, and all those lappers were on the bottom. I thought I probably wouldn’t get there. Then he got hung up real tight behind the lapper off (Turn) 2, kind of choked his momentum and forced him to the bottom. And I figured his angle was too bad to be able to stick it and he would probably be cautious or nervous of Sheldon or somebody coming up top in (Turns) 3 and 4. So, I figured he’d drive across, and I knew I just needed to square up my corner and just try and grab the moisture in the middle of the straightaway. I was able to do that and just edge him out.”
After leading all but the final few feet, McFadden was forced to settle for second in the Dennis and Teresa Roth-owned machine. He handled the heartbreak well and is confident an I-55 breakthrough is coming.
“I ran the top, and Noah (Gass) was sort of running the middle, and I thought it was all good because he left me a lane,” McFadden said. “He just lost a bunch of traction off the corner, and I don’t know if he got into the fence a little bit. It just stopped him and parked him there, and I ran into the back of him. I peeled left to get under him, but my angle was sort of bad to get in there, so I had to slide across. That’s racing, mate. That’s the way it goes. Our car was fast. You win them that way, you lose them that way. We’ll come back tomorrow. I think this place owes me one.”
Rounding out the top three was Sheldon Haudenschild in the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17. The result marked his 10th World of Outlaws podium at the Pevely, MO oval. The result was also his third top three in the last five races.
“I feel like I ran a really careful race,” Haudenschild commented. “I really didn’t push the limits at all. That curb was tricky. I didn’t want to run her too hard and wad her up. I think my car was really close. James did a great job that whole race, and obviously Kyle was really good. I probably should’ve just moved around a bit more at the end and tried to get back to the bottom.”
Carson Macedo and Donny Schatz completed the top five.
Larson’s incredible drive from 21st to first also earned him the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Sheldon Haudenschild claimed his second consecutive Simpson Quick Time and the 34th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, and Kelby Watt. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went Carson Macedo.
Sheldon Haudenschild won the Toyota Racing Dash.
Kyle Larson won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Brock Zearfoss.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are right back at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely, MO) for the $25,000-to-win Ironman 55 finale on Saturday, August 3. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[21]; 2. 83SR-James McFadden[2]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[9]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[8]; 7. 2-David Gravel[13]; 8. 83-Michael Kofoid[5]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 10. 49-Brad Sweet[11]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog[10]; 12. 6-Kelby Watt[7]; 13. 20G-Noah Gass[14]; 14. 7S-Landon Crawley[22]; 15. 70-Kraig Kinser[18]; 16. 24T-Christopher Thram[17]; 17. 53-Jessie Attard[24]; 18. 51B-Joe B Miller[19]; 19. 22M-Rees Moran[16]; 20. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[23]; 21. 24D-Danny Sams III[12]; 22. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[3]; 23. 23B-Brian Bell[15]; 24. 14-Corey Day[20]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
Karter Sarff Dominates I-55 for Second-Straight Ironman Opening Night Win
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 2, 2024) – There’s something about Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 that just clicks with Karter Sarff. Two years in-a-row, he’s gone to Victory Lane at the Missouri oval with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Sarff, the 21-year-old reigning champion of the POWRi National Midget League from Mason City, IL, won on opening night of Ironman 55 weekend last year and did it again Friday night, leading all 25 laps of the main event to bank the $4,000 grand prize and his third Series victory of the year.
“It’s just one of those tracks that clicks for me, and our stuff just seems to go around here really well,” Sarff said. “I think it’s just a combination of our car always being really good here, and I always have the confidence coming here that we’re gonna be good.”
Sarff was strong from the drop of the green, taking the lead on the opening lap from the pole and immediately going to work on opening up a gap between himself and the field. At its largest, Sarff led by 2.7 seconds before Timms began to reel him in.
As Sarff dipped into lapped traffic, taking the bottom lane around the 1/3-mile oval, Timms took advantage of the open top lane, using the “diamond” line to gain extra speed on corner exit at both ends of the track. Lap-by-lap, Timms cut into Sarff’s gap and with five laps left, only .7 seconds separated them.
“I definitely didn’t want to see a caution,” Sarff said. “I felt like I had a good rhythm going, especially there at the end. I kinda figured out where I needed to be and slowing the car down as the track slowed down. I noticed I got a lot better once I started slowing down.”
Once more, Timms gathered speed from the high side momentum and gave it everything he had in pursuit of Sarff, but in the end was unsuccessful.
“On that last lap, I followed it all the way around in (Turn) 2 on the top and it was a lot faster doing that than my diamond, at least later on,” Timms said. “Earlier on, the diamond was working and then it kinda just went away.”
Sarff was able to maintain the .7-second gap he had on Timms, despite the long line of lapped traffic he faced throughout the race, most of which was racing directly in his lane on the bottom.
“I was struggling to get around them there for quite a few laps,” Sarff said. “I just started running one lane higher than them and actually figured out that it was better than what I was doing. Part of it helped me out quite a bit.
“If the race would’ve been a little longer, don’t know if we would’ve held on, but I’m excited to get it done.”
Timms crossed the stripe second, garnering his ninth podium finish of the season in the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) No. 67. He said there were a few things that might have helped his case in getting to make a move on Sarff for the lead, but he wasn’t able to get close enough to execute.
“I think heavier lapped traffic, or a yellow, or me changing my line – any of those three would have made a difference,” Timms said.
Hayden Reinbold rounded out the podium with his third top-three finish in the last four Series races. Inaugural Series champion Zach Daum climbed climbed from seventh to finish fourth while Ashton Torgerson rounded out the top five.
Gavin Miller won Toyota Heat Race 1, Timms topped TJ Forged Heat 2 and Torgerson won the third and final Heat of the night. Sarff also won his third Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award of the year for his best lap in Qualifying at 12.768 seconds.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw and POWRi Midgets are back in action at I-55 Saturday night, Aug. 3, for the richest race of the season – $7,500-to-win and $500-to-start.
Tickets are on sale at XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be there, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[1]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[3]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 5. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[5]; 6. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[12]; 7. 97-Gavin Miller[4]; 8. 7-Shannon McQueen[10]; 9. 56D-Mitchell Davis[6]; 10. 26-Corbin Rueschenberg[18]; 11. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[11]; 12. 71-Jade Avedisian[9]; 13. 55-Trevor Cline[13]; 14. 14S-Tyler Edwards[16]; 15. 5U-Peter Smith[15]; 16. 50-Daniel Adler[14]; 17. 98-Gunnar Setser[21]; 18. 40-Chase McDermand[24]; 19. 51B-Joe B Miller[17]; 20. 72J-Sam Johnson[19]; 21. 77-Joe Wirth[8]; 22. 44-Branigan Roark[22]; 23. 66-Jayden Clay[23]; 24. 33-Jacob McFarlin[20]
DREAM WEEK: David Gravel Reflects on Reaching Two Massive Milestones
The point leader claims a huge crown jewel and 100th win in a seven-day span
PEVELY, MO (August 1, 2024) - Confetti blasted and towers of flames rose up behind David Gravel as he climbed all the way atop his wing in front of a massive Eldora Speedway crowd. A few minutes later Royal Sovereign Jason Sides crowned him to forever cement his status as King David XLI. In his 16th try, Gravel had finally become a Kings Royal champion.
Wearing the crown made him only the sixth driver to win the trio of the Knoxville Nationals, Kings Royal, and National Open, joining the legendary list of Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Doug Wolfgang, Mark Kinser, and Donny Schatz.
But he wasn’t done there.
Only seven days later Gravel lined up fourth at Williams Grove Speedway and made a spirited drive to top the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals, securing his 100th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory. He became the eighth to join the triple-digit club alongside Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Donny Schatz, Mark Kinser, Doug Wolfgang, Danny Lasoski, and Joey Saldana.
Two exclusive clubs joined one week apart. The celebration from the Kings Royal had barely concluded for the 100-win began. Nearly every Sprint Car driver would love to have the chance to check either accomplishment off the list, let alone nab both in a seven-day span.
“It was just a dream week,” Gravel said. “Finally checking off the Kings Royal. I had some good runs and opportunities just never was able to capitalize and get the job done. Very rewarding to win that race. How we won it. Who we won it against. It was a great race.
“From there getting the 100th, when the season started, I knew it was possible to get to 100. But it’s not easy to win over 10 World of Outlaws races in a season. So, you just don’t know how that’s going to go. Luckily, it’s been going really, really well.”
Both victories were by no means easy. One of the best to ever wheel a Sprint Car and someone who already reached both achievements Gravel was after, Donny Schatz, made him earn it.
The 10-time Series champion drove from 20th in the Kings Royal and took the lead from Gravel with less than 10 laps remaining. But Gravel got his elbows up, went straight to the cushion, and ripped back around Schatz to claim the crown.
Then at Williams Grove Schatz started ahead of Gravel. He wheeled the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 around Schatz early, but the Fargo, ND native got back around him. Gravel then reclaimed the lead on Lap 18 and had to hold off Schatz in the closing laps.
“Battling it out, each of us leading laps, he’s a guy that’s really good in long races taking care of his stuff,” Gravel said of his duels with Schatz. “I feel like I’m good as well at taking care of my stuff. Sometimes you’ve got to be creative in how you win these races. I’ve won a couple of these races kind of uncharacteristically and just had to get out of my comfort zone and get the job done.”
The Williams Grove win had an additional layer of significance. It was a fitting place for Gravel to reach triple digits. As a native of Connecticut, Gravel isn’t a Pennsylvania Posse member, but he did spend plenty of his youth in PA. “The Grove” is also where his Sprint Car career began.
“Williams Grove was the first place I ever stepped foot in a Sprint Car,” Gravel said. “It’s been a place that I went to quite a bit early in my career with the All-Stars and would run the National Open and stuff like that. We probably went to Williams Grove six, seven, eight times a year. I ran Linda’s (Speedway) on Friday’s racing Micros when I was in high school. Yeah, I’ve just been to PA a lot in my life, and it was kind of the closest state that had a lot of Sprint Car Racing.”
It's been an amazing season so far for Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports crew with 13 World of Outlaws wins already, but they’ve got no intentions of slowing down. More crown jewels and big paydays await, and they roll into every track as one of the clear favorites.
The Ironman 55 ($25K-to-win) is this week. The NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s ($190K-to-win) the week after that. Down the road a little farther is the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit ($75K-to-win). Could Gravel join Doug Wolfgang and Donny Schatz as the third driver to claim the triple crown (Kings Royal, Knoxville Nationals, National Open) in one season? He’s shown no reason to doubt him in 2024.
And of course, he’ll look to punctuate a dream season with his first World of Outlaws title in November at World Finals.
“It’s just been a really good year,” Gravel said. “We’re firing on all cylinders. Things are going our way, and we’re taking advantage of it most of the time. When we’re in position to win, I feel like we haven’t really let many slip away.”
Gravel and the rest of the World of Outlaws head to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 this weekend (August 2-3) for the Ironman 55. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Meseraull Set for Return; Avedisian, Sarff Aim for Repeats at I-55
PEVELY, MO (July 30, 2024) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for one of its biggest paying events of the year during the Ironman 55 weekend, Aug. 2-3.
Co-sanctioned by the POWRi National Midget League, the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will contest a 25-lap, $4,000-to-win main event Friday night before the richest race of the 2024 season Saturday – paying $7,500 to the winner and at least $500 to each starter of the 35-lap main event.
Racing alongside the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, the two-day event will showcase the talent of the country’s best open-wheel racers, some of which will be competing in both divisions.
Both Series events also count as the seventh and eighth races of the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, which awards the points champion of the 10-race miniseries with a $2,500 bonus at the end of the season in September, in addition to checks for each of the top-five in final points.
Advance-sale tickets for both days of the Ironman 55 are available at the World of Outlaws website and will also be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t be at the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
GUESS WHO’S BACK – For the first time since the season opener in March, Thomas Meseraull is expected to be part of the Xtreme Outlaw Series roster, returning to the seat of the Engler Tool & Machine, EA-Stealth-powered MF1 Chassis No. 7x in Xtreme competition after being sidelined due to injury sustained in a Non-Wing Sprint Car crash at Paragon Speedway (IN) in late March.
Meseraull, the 43-year-old open-wheel veteran from San Jose, CA, won the 2024 Xtreme season opener inside the Southern Illinois Center in March. After taking several weeks off for recovery, Meseraull returned to Midget action for POWRi’s Illinois SPEEDweek in June and has since won twice with POWRi at Lake Ozark Speedway (MO).
When it comes to Midgets at I-55, Meseraull has had success at the 1/3-mile oval before, scoring a win during Ironman weekend in 2015 – POWRi’s first time as the support division in the marquee Sprint Car event.
DEFENDING WINNERS – The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets put on two exciting races during Ironman weekend one year ago, won by Karter Sarff and Jade Avedisian, both of whom are expected to be back in action with the Series again this weekend.
Sarff, 21, of Mason City, IL, scored his first career Series victory in Friday night’s main event last year, outrunning 2022 Series champion Zach Daum to bag the win. He’s won twice in Xtreme competition already this year – US36 in April and Millbridge Speedway (NC) in May – and will go for his fifth career Series victory this weekend piloting his own Provisio Partners, Spike/Toyota No. 21K.
Avedisian, the 17-year-old reigning Series champion from Clovis, CA, won the Saturday portion of the two-day event last year in a slide job-filled battle with Sarff late in the race to score her sixth career Series win. However, she has struggled throughout the 2024 season, appearing on the podium only once in 14 starts with a best finish of second at Atomic Speedway (OH) in May.
POINTS CHASE – A trip through Oklahoma this past weekend meant another Feature win for points leader Cannon McIntosh – his sixth of the season – and an expanded 160-point gap over teammate Ryan Timms in the championship standings.
McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, is still in search of his first career national Midget series championship driving for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM). He’s had success at I-55 in the past, winning the April 2023 visit, but couldn’t break the top five during the Ironman weekend last year with finishes of eighth and sixth.
Timms, 17, of Oklahoma City, OK, has trailed McIntosh in the standings for most of the season but has seen Victory Lane three times, most recently at Spoon River Speedway (IL) two weeks ago. Unlike McIntosh, Timms has not won at I-55, but finished third to Daum and McIntosh there in April 2023.
ILLINOIS BOYS – Zach Daum and Chase McDermand have also triumphed in Pevely in the past, both with the POWRi National Midget League.
Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, won the Midget Feature during the Saturday portion of Ironman weekend in 2016, topping Kyle Jones and Dave Darland in the 24-car main event. More recently, he ran second to McIntosh at the Xtreme/POWRi show at I-55 in April 2023 and also claimed the runner-up spot on Friday during last year’s Ironman.
McDermand, 24, of Springfield, IL, won with POWRi at I-55 in April 2022. He’s coming into the weekend as the most recent Feature winner, taking the checkered flag in the Series debut at Tulsa Speedway (OK) last Saturday night after leading all 30 laps of the main event.
HEY JOE – After coming a handful of laps away from his first career Xtreme Outlaw Series Feature win in the 2024 season opener, Joe B. Miller is projected to be back in action with the Midgets this weekend at I-55.
Miller, 33, of Millersville, MO, was leading late in Saturday’s Feature at the Southern Illinois Center this past March when he was involved in an incident while battling Meseraull for the lead. While he ended up scored 12th in the official finishing order, the speed and skill Miller showed in traffic that night demonstrated his abilities in the Midget, which he does not get to display often due to his Sprint Car and Micro Sprint schedule.
However, Miller has found success in the Midget at I-55 in the past, finishing runner-up to McDermand in the POWRi event in April 2022.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter/X – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Cannon McIntosh: 3940 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K
- Ryan Timms: 3780 points (-160) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67
- Chase McDermand: 3624 points (-316) | CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Ashton Torgerson: 3575 points (-365) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K
- Zach Daum: 3438 points (-502) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Hayden Reinbold: 3335 points (-605) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Trevor Cline: 3094 points (-846) | Cline Racing #55
- Gavin Miller: 2957 points (-983) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97
- Tyler Edwards: 2947 points (-993) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #14S
- Karter Sarff: 2742 points (-1198) | Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers)
6 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K)
3 wins – Ashton Torgerson (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67)
2 wins – Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler Racing #7x), Kale Drake (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U), Chase McDermand (CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40)
Toyota Feature laps led (15 drivers)
108 laps – Cannon McIntosh
77 laps – Ryan Timms
72 laps – Ashton Torgerson
44 laps – Kale Drake
41 laps – Karter Sarff
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
30 laps – Chase McDermand
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull
25 laps – Zach Daum
29 laps – Hayden Reinbold
12 laps – Taylor Reimer
11 laps – Jade Avedisian
5 laps – Michael Pickens, Tyler Edwards
1 lap – Jason McDougal
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (11 drivers)
4 awards – Ethan Mitchell
3 awards – Kale Drake
2 awards – Karter Sarff, Ryan Timms
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Kyle Jones, Trevor Cline, Zach Daum, Tyler Edwards, Hayden Reinbold, Chase McDermand
Heat Race winners (22 drivers)
7 wins – Ashton Torgerson
6 wins – Chase McDermand
5 wins – Kale Drake, Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Zach Daum,
4 wins – Tyler Edwards
3 wins – Gavin Miller, Trevor Cline
2 wins – Jade Avedisian, Nick Hoffman, Karter Sarff
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Ethan Mitchell, Jason McDougal, Gunnar Setser, Hayden Reinbold
High-points honors (12 drivers)
3 honors – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms
2 honors – Zach Daum, Ashton Torgerson, Chase McDermand
1 honor – Tyler Edwards, Karter Sarff, Gavin Miller, Kale Drake, Michael Pickens, Hayden Reinbold
Last Chance Showdown wins (10 drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell, Ashton Torgerson, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
Hard Charger Awards (14 drivers)
3 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Ryan Timms
1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms, Kayla Roell, Gunnar Setser, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Elijah Gile, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller, Jacob Denney, Ashton Torgerson
Podium finishes (16 drivers)
13 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
8 podiums – Ryan Timms
7 podiums – Zach Daum
5 podiums – Chase McDermand
4 podiums – Ashton Torgerson
3 podiums – Karter Sarff, Kale Drake, Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Jade Avedisian, Michael Pickens, Trevor Cline, Jacob Denney, Jason McDougal
Top-10 finishes (37 drivers)
18 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh
16 top-10s – Chase McDermand, Ryan Timms
14 top-10s – Ashton Torgerson
13 top-10s – Zach Daum
10 top-10s – Karter Sarff, Gavin Miller
9 top-10s – Hayden Reinbold
8 top-10s – Kale Drake, Jade Avedisian
7 top-10s – Trevor Cline
5 top-10s – Taylor Reimer, Tyler Edwards, Kyle Jones
4 top-10s – Mitchell Davis
3 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell, Gunnar Setser
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Sam Johnson, Jacob Denney, Jason McDougal
1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Thomas Meseraull, Will Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray, Todd McVay, Kevin Thomas Jr, Elijah Gile, Brayton Lynch, Nick Drake, Jacob Dykstra, Briggs Danner, Michael Pickens, Andrew Felker, Drake Edwards, Jonathan Beason
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs, MO / Kale Drake (1)
5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan Timms (1)
6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton Torgerson (1)
7. Fri, May 10 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Ashton Torgerson (2)
8. Sat, May 11 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Cannon McIntosh (2)
9. Tue, May 21 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Karter Sarff (2)
10. Wed, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Zach Daum (1)
11. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Ryan Timms (2)
12. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Cannon McIntosh (3)
13. Thu, May 30 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Cannon McIntosh (4)
14. Fri, May 31 / Coles County Speedway / Matoon, IL / Ashton Torgerson (3)
15. Fri, July 19 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Ryan Timms (3)
16. Sat, July 20 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Cannon McIntosh (5)
17. Fri, July 26 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Cannon McIntosh (6)
18. Sat, July 27 / Tulsa Speedway / Tulsa, OK / Chase McDermand (1)
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return to Huset’s for Hustle Finale, High Bank Nationals, Aug. 30-Sept.1
BRANDON, SD (July 30, 2024) – Huset’s Speedway will welcome back the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at the end of August to give drivers and fans the marquee event they’ve been waiting for.
After torrential rain flooded the South Dakota facility in June, the crown jewel event was moved to Labor Day weekend with the $25,000-to-win Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale now on Friday, Aug. 30, and the Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, with Sunday’s race paying $100,000 to win.
The first night of the Huset’s Hustle was completed in June with Tyler Courtney scoring his first victory at the track.
Current World of Outlaws points leader David Gravel is the most recent Huset’s High Bank Nationals champion, winning the premier event for the first time last year. Since joining Tod Quiring’s Big Game Motorsports team in 2021, Gravel has been one of the best drivers at his owner’s track, picking up three wins there in the last three years. He’s now one win away from tying 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz for the most Series wins at the track of active drivers.
Huset’s has produced one of the most diverse list of winners, dating back to 2022. There have been nine different winners in the last nine World of Outlaws races at the bullring dirt track – they include Courtney, Gravel, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Kyle Larson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Spencer Bayston. It’s the longest streak of different winners the track as seen with the Series.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Sunday, Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Location – Brandon, SD
Track Record – 10.319 sec. by Terry McCarl on May 10, 2009
Times (CT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 3 p.m.
Grandstand Gate Opens: 5 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (June 19, 2024) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LpHvG5D0n8
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Huset’s –
2024 – Tyler Courtney on June 19
2023 – Kyle Larson on June 21, James McFadden on June 22, Logan Schuchart on June 23, David Gravel on June 24
2022 – Spencer Bayston on June 22, Michael Kofoid on June 23, Carson Macedo on June 24, Sheldon Haudenschild on June 25
2021 - David Gravel on June 21, Aaron Reutzel on June 22, David Gravel on Aug. 22
2020 – Sheldon Haudenschild on Sept. 5, Kyle Larson on Sept. 6
2016 – Brad Sweet won on July 2, Donny Schatz won on July 3
2015 –Donny Schatz won on June 14
2014 – Mark Dobmeier won on July 2
2013 – Tim Kaeding won on July 3
2012 – Mark Dobmeier won on July 3
2011 –Steve Kinser won on Aug. 20
2010 –Sammy Swindell won on July 1
2008 – Craig Dollansky won on June 13, Craig Dollansky won on July 3
2007 –Donny Schatz won on July 3
2006 – Brooke Tatnell won on May 7, Terry McCarl won on July 3
2005 –Brian Paulus won on June 28
2004 – Sammy Swindell won on July 6
2003 – Steve Kinser won on June 18
2002 – Steve Kinser won on July 2
2001 – Donny Schatz won on April 29, Mark Kinser won on July 3
2000 –Mark Kinser won on May 7, Mark Kinser won on July 3
1999 – Mark Kinser won on May 3, Mark Kinser won on July 7
1998 – Stevie Smith won on July 7
1997 – Sammy Swindell won on April 27, Mark Kinser won on July 3
1996 – Mark Kinser won on July 3
1995 – Dave Blaney won on June 28
1994 – Mark Kinser won on June 29
1993 – Steve Kinser won on Aug. 23
1992 – Steve Kinser won on Aug. 21, Sammy Swindell won on Aug. 22
1991 –Sammy Swindell won on Aug. 23, Sammy Swindell won on Aug. 24
1990 – Doug Wolfgang won on July 4, Sammy Swindell won on Aug. 24, Sammy Swindell won on Aug. 25
1989 –Doug Wolgang won on July 5, Bobby Davis, Jr. won on Aug. 25, Doug Wolfgang won on Aug. 26
1984 – Steve Kinser won on July 11
1983 –Sammy Swindell won on April 30, Steve Kinser won on July 6
HAPPY BELATED: Chase McDermand Ends 20-Race Drought Day After 24th Birthday at Tulsa Speedway
TULSA, OK (July 27, 2024) – There was one thing Chase McDermand wanted for his 24th birthday; something he hadn’t experienced in 10 months. On Saturday night at Tulsa Speedway, albeit a day late, he got it – a win with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Last year, McDermand led all drivers in Feature wins with six, but 2024 started out a different story. In each of the 20 Xtreme Outlaw Series races held since his last win at Red Hill Raceway in September 2023, he was shut out of Victory Lane. He had gone 17 Series races this year with a best finish of second, three times, but still hungered for the top of the mountain.
After a 14th-place effort on his birthday at Arrowhead Speedway Friday night, he was desperate for a spark to help him break through. But after setting Whitz Racing Products Quick Time in Qualifying, winning Toyota Heat Race 1 and claiming the pole for the Feature, McDermand had been charged with the skill and speed he needed to finally punch through, leading all 30 laps of the main event to bank his eighth career Series victory.
“It feels almost as good as the first one; it’s been so long since we’ve been in Victory Lane,” McDermand, of Springfield, IL, said. “Everybody’s been working super hard over here and they deserve a lot better finishes than what we’d been putting together this season.”
Despite his early struggles, McDermand has found consistency this season, posting four podium finishes, nine top-fives and top-10s in each race except two coming into Saturday night’s program. All of which has combined to seed him third in the Series points standings – two spots higher from where he finished in the 2023 championship chase. So, what kept him out of Victory Lane for over half the season?
“I feel like we’ve had good speed at times – it’s kind of been sporadic – but I just wasn’t quite able to capitalize, maybe it was a second place or a third place,” McDermand said. “From last season to now, I feel like everybody else has kind of improved a little bit, and we stayed a little bit stagnant from last year to this year. Just didn’t do quite as good of a job over the winter as some of the other teams.”
Lining up on the pole of Saturday’s main event, McDermand jumped out to the lead on the first lap and began to open a gap on second-place Trevor Cline. He held strong through the race’s first restart on Lap 7 but soon had company at the head of the field from home-state racer Jason McDougal.
McDougal, the 26-year-old open-wheel standout from Broken Arrow, OK, had made passes on Zach Daum and Cline to move into second and by Lap 10 had caught McDermand. Into Turns 1 and 2 they raced – McDermand through the middle-high lane and McDougal with a big run around the bottom – before McDougal got a great drive off Turn 2 and sped by McDermand for the lead down the backstretch.
“I probably wasn’t running the right line, and that’s the thing about being the leader – you’re kind of a sitting duck out there when the track starts to change or a new line develops,” McDermand said. “His car was really good on the bottom and mine was really a little too tight to run down there, so I was a little bit worried when I saw he was peeking his nose.”
But McDermand wasn’t going to concede to McDougal. With great speed into Turn 3, McDermand ripped the high line around the 1/4-mile oval and got the speed he needed to nose back in front of McDougal at the start/finish line.
“I got a little antsy and showed my nose on the bottom of (Turns) 1 and 2 too much,” McDougal said. “I was fading a little bit in 3 and 4 but still maintaining, but I should’ve waited another half a lap or another two laps and just played my cards a little better.”
The two raced side-by-side for the next four corners before McDermand was able to get back in control of the spot on Lap 13 with a move to the outside through Turns 1 and 2. For the next nine laps, McDermand went to work on getting through lapped traffic as he proceeded to open a gap of two full seconds on McDougal in second.
That advantage held until Lap 22, when the caution was thrown for Tanner Conn stopped in Turn 4. This erased McDermand’s lead, restacked the field and put McDougal on his bumper for the restart.
With one final chance at the lead, McDougal made a bid for it down low in Turns 1 and 2 on the restart, but McDermand shut it down with a block and good speed off Turn 2. From there, McDermand was smooth and cruised to the $4,000 payday – a nice check for turning 24.
“Even though it came a day late, better late than never I guess,” McDermand said with a smile. “It was super nice to celebrate yesterday; it didn’t have a good night, but I was able to cap off the weekend with a good run.”
Over a second-and-a-half back, McDougal crossed the stripe with the runner-up spot to claim his first career Xtreme Outlaw Series podium in only his second Series start.
Behind McDougal came Zach Daum, crossing the stripe in third following a hard-fought battle after the final restart. Ryan Timms, who had come from ninth on the starting grid, took third from Daum on the Lap 22 restart and second from McDougal on Lap 26 after putting a slide job on the RAMCO No. 7P.
However, Timms was unable to hold it on the podium as McDougal executed the crossover on Timms’ slider, and Daum was able to get back by for third after Timms overshot Turns 1 and 2 and nearly spun on the final lap.
Racing only 10 minutes down the road from the Trifecta Motorsports shop in Tulsa, Daum was injected with confidence and good spirit after collecting his sixth podium of the seaon.
“With them being just down the road, you always want to run good,” Daum said. “There’s been a ton of people at the trailer all night. Anytime they get to run in front of a hometown crowd and friends and family that comes around. It’s good to end up on the podium.”
Timms held on to finish fourth while his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) teammate Cannon McIntosh completed the top-five with a last-lap pass to keep his streak of 18-straight top-five finishes going.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is back in action next Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 as part of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ marquee Ironman 55 event.
Pre-sale tickets for the Ironman 55 are on sale now at WorldofOutlaws.com. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 2. 7P-Jason McDougal[4]; 3. 7U-Zach Daum[2]; 4. 67-Ryan Timms[9]; 5. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[10]; 6. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[8]; 7. 3P-Drake Edwards[7]; 8. 97-Gavin Miller[5]; 9. 60X-Kyle Jones[13]; 10. 55-Trevor Cline[3]; 11. 11A-Andrew Felker[14]; 12. 71-Jade Avedisian[6]; 13. 14S-Tyler Edwards[17]; 14. 5U-Peter Smith[11]; 15. 93-Kyle Bellm[15]; 16. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[16]; 17. 98-Gunnar Setser[12]; 18. 21-Jonathan Beason[21]; 19. 66-Jayden Clay[20]; 20. 85-Tanner Conn[18]; 21. 19-Taylor Hall[23]; 22. 7-Shannon McQueen[19]; 23. 10J-Noah Harris[22]
SOONER THE BETTER: McIntosh Wins in Home State at Arrowhead for Sixth Xtreme Victory of 2024
COLCORD, OK (July 26, 2024) – In front of his home-state friends and family Friday night, Cannon McIntosh showed yet again why he remains one of the top Midget racers in the country.
The 21-year-old Oklahoma racer’s sixth win of the season with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota came after a slide job on Hayden Reinbold in lapped traffic at the halfway point. McIntosh then led the rest of the way and survived a late restart to take the checkered flag in national Midget racing’s first-ever event at Arrowhead Speedway.
“It took me a few laps to get going, and once I figured out the line, I think the car just came to life,” McIntosh, of Bixby, OK, said. “It just took me a few laps to figure out what I needed to do to make the car happy.”
In collecting the $4,000 grand prize and his 11th career Xtreme Outlaw Series Feature win, McIntosh increased his points lead to 165 over his teammate at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM), Ryan Timms, who came from ninth to finish second.
Polesitter Jason McDougal led the field to the green flag and grabbed the early lead over Gunnar Setser and Reinbold. As McDougal and Setser floated through the bottom and middle lanes, the top side was open for Reinbold, who threw it hard into Turns 1 and 2 on the second lap and drove by both drivers to take the lead down the backstretch.
“There was just a little lane around the top that I was able to slot-car around,” Reinbold, 20, of Chandler, AZ, said. “The car was just really good; I think it was just a bit too good early.”
After a quick restart on Lap 3, Reinbold began to expand on his lead, opening up a gap of nearly two seconds over second place at its largest. At this point, McIntosh had begun to make his charge to the front, taking over second from McDougal with a slide job in Turns 3 and 4 on Lap 6.
Lap-by-lap, McIntosh cut deeper and deeper into Reinbold’s lead and by Lap 11 had trimmed it down to only a few car lengths. McIntosh gave Reinbold his first challenge with a slider in Turns 3 and 4, but Reinbold stayed strong, crossing McIntosh over out of Turn 4 to take the spot back.
Two circuits later, Reinbold went into Turn 1 on the heels of two lapped cars and McIntosh right behind him. As Reinbold put a slider of his own on Kyle Bellm and slid up the track, McIntosh pointed his car down low and drove off Turn 2 with speed and made the pass on the inside of Reinbold for the lead.
“I could tell I was catching him in clean air even when he was by himself, but when he got to traffic, I was able to really close it up,” McIntosh said. “And then just make a couple good moves. I entered high and diamond-ed down; I had to wait on it a lot but was able to still close up on him and throw the move on him.”
“I just struggled a little bit through traffic; kind of hard to get through cars a little bit,” Reinbold said. “He must’ve just made strides through traffic a little bit better than us and was able to pull off the slider on us. “
From there, it was all McIntosh out front with Timms giving chase behind him. From ninth on the starting grid, Timms had raced his way to third when McIntosh took the lead, right before the caution flag was displayed on Lap 16 for a slowing Kyle Jones in Turn 2.
On the restart, Timms threw a slider on Reinbold in Turns 1 and 2 to take second, which he held through the checkered flag to claim the runner-up spot for the second-straight race. In the end, Timms said despite his strong Qualifying effort – which garnered him the Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award – his mistakes in the Heat Race may have hurt his chances to compete for the win in the Feature.
“I think staying in lapped traffic the first time we all got to it would have been a big difference,” Timms said. “Starting up front probably would have allowed that.”
Reinbold held onto third and crossed under the checkers to claim his second podium finish in the last two races while reigning Series champion Jade Avedisian crossed in fourth and Setser rounded out the top five.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets continue the Oklahoma swing with a visit to Tulsa Speedway on Saturday, July 27. Tickets will be available at the gate. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[3]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[9]; 3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[5]; 5. 98-Gunnar Setser[2]; 6. 7U-Zach Daum[11]; 7. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[17]; 8. 7P-Jason McDougal[1]; 9. 21-Jonathan Beason[19]; 10. 11A-Andrew Felker[8]; 11. 97-Gavin Miller[10]; 12. 55-Trevor Cline[12]; 13. 3P-Drake Edwards[13]; 14. 40-Chase McDermand[15]; 15. 93-Kyle Bellm[20]; 16. 5U-Peter Smith[16]; 17. 85-Tanner Conn[14]; 18. 66-Jayden Clay[21]; 19. 7-Shannon McQueen[22]; 20. 60X-Kyle Jones[7]; 21. 19-Taylor Hall[18]; 22. 14S-Tyler Edwards[6]
WEEDSPORT WONDER: David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports Top Fourth Weedsport Race in Five Tries
Gravel bests Macedo to become the winningest driver in Series history at the New York oval
WEEDSPORT, NY (July 28, 2024) - The pairing of David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports has been perhaps the fastest in Sprint Car Racing in 2024. Take them to one of their best tracks as a pairing, and it’s almost not even fair for the competition.
Such was the case Sunday night when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars journeyed to New York. Weedsport Speedway awaited to host The Greatest Show on Dirt’s only “Empire State” appearance of 2024. Entering the night Gravel and Tod Quiring’s team had contested four races together at Weedsport. Their results? Three visits to Victory Lane and a runner-up.
Add on to that résumé the fact that Gravel rolled into Weedsport on a streak of six straight top two finishes that included a Kings Royal triumph and the 100th victory of Gravel’s career, and Gravel and the Big Game crew entered the Weedsport pit area as odds on favorites. And they delivered.
Gravel started third in the 30-lap main event, took second early, and stalked Carson Macedo until the right time arose. And when the window opened, Gravel drove right by Macedo, and that was all she wrote. The point leader built up a sizeable lead and took the checkered flag with just under a four-second advantage.
“I know about every time we’ve been here in the 2 car we’ve won,” Gravel said. “Cody (Jacobs), Stephen (Hamm-Reilly), and Zach (Patterson) are continuing to do their jobs and give me great race cars. It’s been a lot of fun to drive. It’s been a dream season. We’ve still got a long ways to go, but, man, this is fun.”
The 13th win of the year for Gravel already makes 2024 the second winningest season in his tenure. His most is 18 in 2017 with CJB Motorsports. A fourth Weedsport victory gives him sole possession of the most at the New York oval, breaking a tie with Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz. One night after securing his 100th World of Outlaws triumph, Gravel pushed the total to 101 and closed within four of Joey Saldana for seventh on the all-time list. It was also Big Game Motorsports’ 107th Series win as a team, positioning Quiring’s crew just one behind Roth Motorsports.
The Empire State Challenge main event was led to green by Carson Macedo with Michael Kofoid alongside. Macedo pulled ahead to lead the first circuit, and Gravel quickly rolled by Kofoid to take over second right before a red flag flew for Davie Franek tumbling in Turn 3.
Macedo managed to maintain the lead on the ensuing restart. The Jason Johnson Racing pilot used the slider line in Turns 1 and 2 and stuck the bottom on the opposite end of the unique oval. Behind him Gravel ran a similar line in the first set of corners but ripped the top in Turns 3 and 4.
A yellow flag with 19 laps remaining set up another restart for Macedo with Gravel alongside him. The Lemoore, CA native again pulled ahead when the green lights brought the action back to life, but Gravel didn’t let him get far.
On the 13th circuit Gravel built a huge run on the cushion in Turns 3 and 4 and down the front straightaway. The momentum allowed him to duck under Macedo and complete the pass in Turns 1 and 2. Macedo had no counter as Gravel drifted in front of him, caught the grip, and pulled ahead.
Gravel drove away in the second half of the race while a battle brewed for the runner-up spot behind him. Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Stewart Friesen all jockeyed for podium positioning.
Up ahead Gravel had the Huset’s Speedway No. 2 on a Sunday drive as he rolled comfortably to victory to make it a baker’s dozen in the win column this year.
“I felt like with him (Macedo) being down in (Turns) 3 and 4 I was getting really good runs down the front stretch,” Gravel said. “This place continues to change, and as the fuel load comes off you really got to get aggressive on your wing. In lapped traffic, I was getting out of the racetrack a little bit, so when we got that clean track there with that caution, I felt like it was my time to pounce and try to get in front of him and control the race after that. It all worked out.”
Haudenschild came out on top of the war for second. The runner-up result aboard the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 equaled his best Weedsport finish.
“Just being able to see kind of where he was running,” Haudenschild said of getting by Macedo late. “He was trying different things to catch David obviously. I was probably entering (Turn) 1 higher than anybody and trying to get down the track. The 41 was ripping the top, and the 2 was kind of through the middle, so I think they were all pretty even. It’s just a tricky track. What do you do? These races are hard to win, and the 2 is on it right now. Happy to get out of here with a podium rolling into Pevely and give our guys a little bit of confidence.”
After leading the first 13 laps, Macedo brought the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 home third. He and the JJR crew were stout all night but just needed a little more speed to have a better shot at holding on for the victory.
“It seemed like after the restart there I felt like I was hitting pretty good laps,” Macedo said. “I went back down to the bottom, and I could hear him and see him enter off my right rear on the top. And when I hit the bottom, I felt like it was pretty good, and he still was able to get a run on me and cross me over and beat me down into Turn 1. Then I paced behind him. Then the caution came out and I thought, ‘Okay, I know what he’s going to do.’ And he actually peeled off and went down to the bottom where I was running in (Turns) 3 and 4, and I tried to run the top and he was still faster than me down there. I really don’t know what I could’ve done different, but nevertheless we ended up third.”
Stewart Friesen and Donny Schatz completed the top five.
And 19th to 10th run earned Larry Wight the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Sheldon Haudenschild claimed his fourth Simpson Quick Time of the year and the 33rd of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild and David Gravel. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Carson Macedo.
Carson Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Larry Wight won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Davie Franek.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Pevely, MO’s Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the grueling Ironman 55 on August 2-3. The winner of the 55-lap finale takes home the iconic dumbbell trophy and $25,000. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[4]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 4. 0-Stewart Friesen[9]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[8]; 6. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 7. 28-Jordan Poirier[10]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 10. 10B-Larry Wight[19]; 11. 70-Kraig Kinser[15]; 12. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 13. 79-Jordan Thomas[12]; 14. W20-Greg Wilson[21]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 16. 10-Billy VanInwegen Jr[24]; 17. 22P-Jonathan Preston[16]; 18. 7S-Landon Crawley[18]; 19. 7NY-Matt Farnham[13]; 20. 6-Kelby Watt[20]; 21. 41X-Dalton Rombough[14]; 22. 36-Logan Crisafulli[23]; 23. 28F-Davie Franek[17]; 24. O1-Danny Varin[22]
100: David Gravel Fends Off Donny Schatz for Summer Nationals Glory, Milestone World of Outlaws Victory
The Watertown, CT native earns his 100th career World of Outlaws checkered flag in thrilling fashion at Williams Grove
MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 27, 2024) - Two straight races David Gravel had been denied a milestone moment by a single spot. But he simply refused to let it happen again on Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway.
After claiming the Kings Royal crown at Eldora Speedway last Saturday, Gravel sat at 99 career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car wins.
On Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway, an ill-timed red flag potentially took away an opportunity at reaching 100. Then two nights later as the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals kicked off at Williams Grove, Gravel made a pass on T.J. Stutts for the lead with only five laps to go but couldn’t quite hold him back as he drove back by.
And on Saturday a similar story looked to be writing itself. Gravel charged from fourth to the lead, but Donny Schatz drove back around him and looked to shut him out of Victory Lane for the third straight race. A hungry Gravel motored back into the lead on Lap 18, but Schatz didn’t make it easy. A late restart set up a duel between the two drivers leading the World of Outlaws points. Schatz stayed all over Gravel as the final laps clicked away and even showed him a nose multiple times. But Gravel dodged every punch thrown by the 10-time Series champion to prevail and claim his 100th victory with The Greatest Show on Dirt and a $20,000 payday.
“It’s pretty crazy,” Gravel said. “To achieve that milestone. Beat Donny Schatz at Williams Grove. What a place to do it. This 2 car, we haven’t been in Victory Lane here together at Williams Grove. This is a tough track to win at. It felt like I was hanging on there a little bit at the end. I saw Donny poking his nose, but I felt like doing what I was doing it would’ve been hard for him to pass me, and this feels really good.”
Gravel became the eighth driver in Series history to reach 100 victories, joining Steve Kinser (690 wins), Sammy Swindell (394), Donny Schatz (314), Mark Kinser (203), Doug Wolfgang (140), Danny Lasoski (122), and Joey Saldana (105). Gravel’s triumphs have come with seven different race teams – Big Game Motorsports (42), CJB Motorsports (32), Jason Johnson Racing (19), Roth Motorsports (4), DDR Motorsports (1), Bill Rose Racing (1), and Rod Tiner Racing (1).
His 12th World of Outlaws win of 2024 equals the second most he’s had in one season. The Summer Nationals score marked Gravel’s ninth Series win at Williams Grove, equaling him with a pair of legends – Fred Rahmer and Greg Hodnett – on that list.
The 30-lap NOS Energy Drink Feature was brought to green by Donny Schatz and Daryn Pittman. Schatz pulled narrowly ahead of Pittman to lead the opening circuit.
Throughout the first several laps Pittman stayed glued to the tail tank of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15. Pittman, aboard the iconic Kreitz Racing No. 69K, stalked the Fargo, ND pilot lap after lap. And then on the ninth circuit, Pittman found an opening to take a swing at the top spot. The 2013 World of Outlaws champion fired a slide job in Turns 3 and 4 that cleared, but Schatz dipped under Pittman to reclaim the lead.
Schatz managed to pull slightly ahead of Pittman after fending off the challenge, and Gravel quickly close on the No. 69K. He snatched second from Pittman on Lap 19, and the gap between himself and Schatz began to tighten.
Only two laps later Gravel got a great launch off the bottom of Turn 2 to power by Schatz down the back straightaway and lead the lap. The pass lit a fire under Schatz as he pulled off a tight slider in Turns 3 and 4 on the next circuit to take it back right before a yellow flag.
Once the restart brought the action back to life, Gravel went back to work building momentum on the cushion around the entire half mile. He remained committed to the top while Schatz rolled the low line. A massive run out of Turn 4 and down the front straightaway allowed Gravel to turn under Schatz and clear him heading into Turn 1.
The yellow flag was again displayed right when Gravel was set to encounter traffic in the closing laps. But instead of the clean air helping him on the restart, it let Schatz make one last run at the win. Schatz kept his machine glued to the bottom as low as he could and even showed Gravel a nose multiple times.
“I thought as long as I exited off of (Turn) 4 good I would be okay. And then I was kind of running the middle on entrance in (Turns) 1 and 2. I thought that was better, but they (his team) said he was running just below me, so maybe I should’ve kept going low there, but it was good enough to get the job done.”
The final laps unfolded, and Schatz let Gravel have everything he had. He searched for speed on the bottom but it wasn’t quite enough. Gravel didn’t flinch despite the pressure and went on to win with a half a second margin of victory over Schatz. 100 wins. History had been made.
Reaching the milestone caused an emotional Gravel to reflect on the journey.
“I bounced around a lot in my career and was able to win in a lot of different cars,” Gravel said. “I wouldn’t be here without all of those people giving me opportunities. As a Sprint Car driver trying to make a living, people have to take chances on you. Going out with Bill Rose and Rod Tiner and having a s****y season. And then CJB hiring me. All of those things just catapulted my career. Roth (Motorsports) gave me my first big national opportunity. It’s been a fun ride. I’m 32 years old. Hopefully we can keep getting a lot more.”
Schatz came home second for his third runner-up in the last six World of Outlaws Features. He and the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team continue to flex plenty of muscle as they look to hunt down Gravel in the title chase.
“We were decent,” Schatz said. “From the word go we were okay, and the longer I ran the looser I got. I tried moving the wing, and it kind of made me a little bit worse, so I kind of had to go back. I just kind of started searching around the racetrack. I tried the top. I tried the middle. It seemed like that yellow helped. It cooled the tires down and I could go for a few laps. I just couldn’t get in the racetrack the way we needed to. We were there, but I guess we’ll have to settle for second tonight.”
Brent Marks rounded out the podium aboard the Murray-Marks Motorsports No. 19. It was a strong night for the defending National Open champion on home turf.
“We just started the race off a little too tight there and just weren’t able to build momentum,” Marks explained. “But once the fuel load wore off a little bit we started coming on. I just wasn’t able to get the right momentum built up to get by Donny there for second and challenge David for the win. We just weren’t quite good enough for that, but all in all I’m really happy with a good, solid night.”
Daryn Pittman and Justin Peck completed the top five.
A 17th to 10th drive aboard the Gary Kauffman No. 48 earned Danny Dietrich the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Brent Marks grabbed his third Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the sixth of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Brent Marks, Carson Macedo, and Daryn Pittman. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to David Gravel.
Donny Schatz topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Anthony Macri won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Kelby Watt.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their only New York stop of 2024 for the Empire State Challenge at Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, July 28. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[4]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 4. 69K-Daryn Pittman[2]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[7]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 8. 12-Lance Dewease[6]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[17]; 11. 8-Cory Eliason[10]; 12. 83-Michael Kofoid[16]; 13. 2D-Chase Dietz[13]; 14. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[11]; 15. 39M-Anthony Macri[21]; 16. 8R-Freddie Rahmer[23]; 17. 5-Spencer Bayston[18]; 18. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[25]; 19. 67-Justin Whittall[14]; 20. 11-TJ Stutts[19]; 21. 1S-Logan Schuchart[22]; 22. 1A-Jacob Allen[24]; 23. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 24. 6-Kelby Watt[12]; 25. 35-Austin Bishop[15]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
POSSE PRIDE: T.J. Stutts Stuns World of Outlaws with Williams Grove Morgan Cup Victory
The PA Posse veteran gets his first career World of Outlaws victory and the Morgan Cup by holding off a hungry David Gravel
Mechanicsburg, PA (July 26, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and Pennsylvania Posse rivalry has given us so many memorable moments. And it delivered another gem on Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway.
Liverpool, PA’s T.J. Stutts lined up on the front row alongside the hottest driver in the sport through recent weeks – David Gravel. Stutts is no slouch. He’s been driving Sprint Cars for more than two decades in the “Keystone State” and picked up a handful of wins. But he’d never topped The Greatest Show on Dirt heading into the Morgan Cup finale/opener for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals.
Could he really give Gravel a run for his money? The man that was fresh off being crowned a Kings Royal champion. The man that already owns 11 World of Outlaws wins in 2024. The man that’s won more money than any other Sprint Car driver in the nation by a wide margin this year. The man with eight World of Outlaws wins at Williams Grove. Could he make the Posse proud against all odds? Absolutely he could.
Stutts ripped around Gravel on the initial start and had to earn every bit of a trip to Victory Lane. Gravel threw everything he had at him, but Stutts was up for the challenge. He aced multiple restarts. He didn’t back down when Gravel slid him in the closing laps and crossed over to take the lead back. He never stumbled in lapped traffic. And he drove the Stutts Racing No. 11 to one of the biggest upsets in World of Outlaws history for a $17,000 payday.
An explosion of emotion erupted in Victory Lane. Stutts’ team welcomed him with shouts and slaps on the panels of his machine. Once he climbed out, the hugs were long and abundant in number. Chants of “T-J” roared from the stands. And then cheers when Stutts climbed all the way atop his wing might’ve registered on the Richter scale. Stutts had done it. He’d topped the Outlaws on the hallowed ground of Williams Grove and held off perhaps the fastest car in the country to do it.
“We beat the damn Outlaws,” a thrilled Stutts said. “And not just any Outlaw, but David Gravel. There’s about five Outlaws that are in that league, and we just got to drive with one of them and beat him. You’ve got to understand. We just go to work every day. This is our version of golf. If this was the PGA, they wouldn’t even let us play with them. I don’t even know what to say. This is beyond words.”
Stutts became the 153rd different winner in World of Outlaws history by grabbing his first checkered flag in his 56th career Feature start. He’s the 54th different driver to top a Series race at Williams Grove through 235 visits. The win will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the biggest upsets in World of Outlaws history. It’ll be in the realm with Travis Jacobsen’s 2012 triumph at Skagit, Jason Statler’s Santa Maria stunner in 1999, and others.
When the green flag dropped, Stutts set the tone for the 25-lapper. Despite Gravel having the pole position, Stutts didn’t back down and blasted around the outside of the Big Game Motorsports machine to lead the opening lap.
Gravel stayed within striking distance as the opening laps unfolded. Stutts opted for the low line in Turns 1 and 2 while Gravel hammered the cushion and got a run each time they exited the corner. But he couldn’t quite get the run he needed to make a move.
Right when the lead duo was poised to enter lapped traffic, the yellow flag flew for the first time as Justin Whittall went around in Turn 3.
Stutts aced a pair of restarts to maintain the lead while Gravel continued to hunt for a route around him. The race cleared the halfway point, and Gravel tripped on the cushion allowing Stutts some breathing room with only 10 laps to go. But Gravel wasn’t done.
The gap between the two shrank, and Gravel pulled right back up to the tail tank of Stutts in the closing circuits. On Lap 20, Gravel found his opening. The Watertown, CT native used a big run down the back straightaway to fire a slider at Stutts and clear him in Turns 3 and 4. But Stutts didn’t blink. He promptly turned down the banking and completed a crossover to quickly reclaim the lead.
Stutts and Gravel then faced traffic, but with a car he could move wherever he needed, the lapped cars played to Stutts’ favor.
“Honestly the lapped cars just fell right,” Stutts said. “The longer we went we just kept getting better and better, and we could move off that curb. I think being able to run (Turns) 3 and 4 like we did the last couple laps was the only reason we were able to beat him.”
The laps dwindled, and Stutts’ advantage grew as he smoothly worked the bottom around the historic half mile. The 44-year-old cruised to the checkered flag and put his name in the history books. He’s forever a World of Outlaws winner, and he made the Posse proud.
“Well, I gave Justin (Loh) and some of the Grove people a little bit of crap the other week,” Stutts said. “I said, ‘What’s the point in us racing every week here?’ And, Justin, this is your answer. We get to stand with the World of Outlaws, and we get to drive by them.”
Gravel brought the Huset’s Speedway No. 2 home second as he missed his 100th World of Outlaws Feature victory by one spot for the second straight race. He and the Tod Quiring-owned team continue to flex their muscle, and hitting triple digits looks likely to come sooner than later for Gravel.
“I probably should’ve maybe slid more aggressive across and got to the cushion a little faster,” Gravel explained. “Man, the lapped cars were running the top there, and that really slowed me up those last five laps. T.J. was really, really good those last three or four laps and could really maneuver around. It seemed like as the fuel load came off, I just got a little bit up in the left rear and had to rely on the top really bad. I tried to get some more wing back, but then it was harder and harder to run the cushion, and I think that’s where T.J. got us. He didn’t have to rely on the cushion.”
Rounding out the podium was Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team. Macedo and company earned a much needed rebound after some recent struggled. They now own 17 top three runs during the 2024 World of Outlaws campaign.
“It definitely builds some confidence,” Macedo said. “I feel like we were pretty good. I think that ultimately just starting on the front row tonight probably would’ve helped. It’s crazy at “The Grove” how much air makes a difference. You get close to somebody, and it just totally changes the way you feel in the car. Hats off to Philip Dietz. He turned this thing around. We were struggling a little bit at BAPS, and he came in here and gave me a great race car all night. And I feel like Robby McQuinn and Adam Zimmerman worked really hard, too.”
Anthony Macri and Freddie Rahmer completed the top five to give the Posse three of the first five finishers.
Brent Marks earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
David Gravel picked up his eighth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 118th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, and T.J. Stutts. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Anthony Macri.
David Gravel topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Lucas Wolfe won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Michael Kofoid.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals with a $20,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start finale on Saturday, July 27. Then on Sunday, July 28 The Greatest Show on Dirt makes its only New York stop of 2024 with Weedsport Speedway’s Empire State Challenge. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 11-TJ Stutts[2]; 2. 2-David Gravel[1]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri[6]; 5. 8R-Freddie Rahmer[4]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 7. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[7]; 8. 19-Brent Marks[14]; 9. 13-Justin Peck[9]; 10. 48-Danny Dietrich[12]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 12. 1A-Jacob Allen[8]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 14. 5-Spencer Bayston[20]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 16. 1S-Logan Schuchart[18]; 17. 8-Cory Eliason[22]; 18. 2D-Chase Dietz[16]; 19. 83-Michael Kofoid[23]; 20. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[21]; 21. 67-Justin Whittall[10]; 22. 35-Austin Bishop[26]; 23. 6-Kelby Watt[19]; 24. 7S-Landon Crawley[25]; 25. 70-Kraig Kinser[24]; 26. 69K-Daryn Pittman[13]
J-MAC’S BACK: McFadden Bests Scelzi for World of Outlaws Bricker’s Bash Victory
The Australian goes back and forth with Giovanni Scelzi at BAPS to claim his first World of Outlaws triumph of 2024
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 24, 2024) - James McFadden returned to one of his favorite places on Wednesday night – World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Victory Lane.
Last year the Alice Springs, NTR, Australia native had a breakout year with Roth Motorsports to the tune of six wins with The Greatest Show on Dirt. His 2024 calendar limited him to only nine World of Outlaws appearances entering Wednesday at BAPS Motor Speedway, but he made the most of number 10.
McFadden used a great move on the initial start to slot himself in second and then came out on top of a fierce duel with Giovanni Scelzi to snag the lead on Lap 15 before holding off the tour’s winningest drivers this year – David Gravel and Sheldon Haudenschild – to top the Bricker’s Bash.
And of course, the Australian celebrated the special return to Victory Lane with a NOS Energy Drink shoey atop the Roth No. 83SR.
“To rebound tonight and win against the Outlaws is special,” McFadden said. “Anytime you can win a race in America is great, but against the Outlaws is something that I grew up wanting to do as a kid. And we beat them and to take a little bit of money away from David. He’s been hogging it all lately.”
McFadden’s first win of 2024 is the 12th of his career with the World of Outlaws. It’s the second of 2024 for Roth Motorsports to go along with Michael “Buddy” Kofoid’s victory at Attica back in May. BAPS became the 11th track where the 35-year-old has won a Series event, and he’s the fourth different winner through four races at BAPS.
Scelzi led the field to green with Gravel alongside him, but it was McFadden powering from fourth to second in the opening set of corners.
The opening half of the 30-lapper saw the leaders mostly stay in line. An early yellow with six laps complete kept Scelzi in clean air as he was just about to encounter traffic. McFadden peeked to Scelzi’s inside on the restart but couldn’t pull alongside.
As traffic became a factor near the halfway point, the battle for the top spot intensified. Scelzi slipped up out of the groove ever so slightly in Turns 3 and 4 allowing McFadden to drive under him and lead Lap 15. Scelzi refused to go down without a fight as he wheeled the KCP Racing No. 18 under McFadden in Turns 1 and 2 to take it back. But McFadden used a big run out of Turn 2 to slice around “Hot Sauce” again in Turn 3. This time, McFadden kept his momentum up enough to hold Scelzi off in the next set of corners.
McFadden began to build up a lead after taking command. Behind him Gravel moved by Scelzi for the runner-up spot on Lap 19. The World of Outlaws point leader looked to be closing on McFadden, but a red flag with seven laps to go for contact between Scelzi and Brad Sweet halted his progress.
The restart allowed McFadden to power away in clean air, and that was all she wrote as he drove off to his 12th career World of Outlaws checkered flag.
“It was a super tough race,” McFadden said. “You just didn’t know where to run in (Turns) 1 and 2. There was really big holes in the middle there. My car was really good rotating underneath them. I just thought if we bide our time there and hope Gio made a mistake or lapped traffic slowed him down we’d be able to get by. Super happy that we did. My car was unbelievable tonight. Thanks to Brent (Ventura), Wood (Gary Patellaro), and Rob (Beattie).”
Gravel came home second aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 2, coming up one spot short of his 100th World of Outlaws win. He continued his incredible consistency in 2024 with his 22nd podium of the season. If it weren’t for the timing of the red flag, Gravel’s 100th win might’ve come at BAPS.
“Our car really started coming to life there before that red flag,” Gravel said. “I wish we didn’t see a red flag there. We just added some fuel in the car, and were just really, really tight early and the car was coming to us. And then we added that fuel again and were not good after that red flag. Happy to finish second. J-Mac was pretty damn good. I felt like if it went to checkered there, we had a real shot to win that race.”
Rounding out the Bricker’s Bash podium was Sheldon Haudenschild in the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing machine. The Wooster, OH native improved in his second ever BAPS appearance, going from sixth last year to third in 2024 aboard a fast NOS Energy Drink No. 17.
“It was a great race honestly,” Haudenschild said. “My car felt really good all night. I thought we might’ve had something for them. I just didn’t do a good enough job those first six laps there. James got a really good start, and I got a really bad start. He got going there. Hats off to (Kyle) Ripper, Luke (Vaughn), Steve (Kinzer Dussel). They’ve been working hard.”
Brock Zearfoss and Cory Eliason completed the top five.
Carson Macedo earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 22nd to 13th drive in the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41.
Chase Dietz claimed his first career Simpson Quick Time in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heat Races One, Three, and Four belonged to Chase Dietz, Sheldon Haudenschild, and David Gravel. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Giovanni Scelzi.
Giovanni Scelzi topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Kody Hartlaub won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Giovanni Scelzi.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars battle the PA Posse once again at Williams Grove Speedway’s C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on July 26-27 with $20,000 going to Saturday’s winner. Then it’s off to the season’s lone stop in New York with Weedsport Speedway’s Empire State Challenge on Sunday, July 28. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83SR-James McFadden[4]; 2. 2-David Gravel[2]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 5. 8-Cory Eliason[9]; 6. 2D-Chase Dietz[8]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[12]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[7]; 9. 39M-Anthony Macri[10]; 10. 23-Devon Borden[18]; 11. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[11]; 12. 83-Michael Kofoid[13]; 13. 41-Carson Macedo[22]; 14. 17B-Bill Balog[14]; 15. 8R-Freddie Rahmer[16]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 17. 48-Danny Dietrich[15]; 18. 19B-Aaron Bollinger[24]; 19. 5-Tyler Ross[23]; 20. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 21. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[19]; 22. 39-Kody Hartlaub[21]; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen[17]; 24. 19R-Mark Smith[20]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Oklahoma Doubleheader Features Home-State Stars at Arrowhead, Tulsa
CONCORD, NC (July 24, 2024) – Midget racing is headed for the “Sooner State” during the summer this year as the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota visit Oklahoma for a two-race event this Friday and Saturday night.
The trip begins with a stop at the brand-new Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK, on Friday, July 26, featuring a 30-lap, $4,000-to-win main event. The track, formerly known as Flint Creek Speedway, underwent new ownership and complete property renovation, which was completed last year, and hosts national Midget series racing for the first time ever in 2024.
Teams will then head west to Tulsa for a visit to the Tulsa Speedway on Saturday, July 27. Focus Midgets made several appearances at the track before it ceased operations in 2005, but with its revival in 2021 comes a national Midget series for the first time in track history this year with a 30-lap, $4,000-to-win Feature on Saturday.
Tickets for both events will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
CHAMP HATH RETURNED – Reigning Series champion Jade Avedisian returns to the seat of the Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM), Toyota-powered LynK Chassis No. 71 alongside a brand-new teammate.
Avedisian, 17, of Clovis, CA, missed last weekend’s Xtreme races due to her Toyota GR Cup Series duties at Virginia International Raceway. She’s projected to rejoin the Xtreme Outlaw roster for the rest of the season, excluding the season finale at Jacksonville Speedway in October, still searching for her first win of the season.
She’ll be joined on track by new KKM teammate, Gunnar Setser. The 15-year-old from Columbus, IN, suffered mechanical failure in his own car during Friday’s main event at Spoon River and was offered to fill the vacant seat in the KKM No. 98 for Saturday’s program, which he will keep for this upcoming weekend.
OKIE FROM BIXBY – Xtreme Outlaw Series points leader Cannon McIntosh comes into his home state holding a 153-point lead in the standings, fresh off a fifth win of the season last Saturday at Spoon River Speedway.
The 21-year-old from Bixby, OK, is still riding his streak of 16 consecutive top-five finishes – the most ever strung together by one driver in Series history. This weekend, he would love nothing more than to get another win in front of his home-state fans, friends and family, racing only 20 miles from his hometown Saturday night.
While national Midgets have never competed at neither Arrowhead nor Tulsa, McIntosh has turned laps at both. He finished 10th with the POWRi West Midget League at Arrowhead in 2017 and has also tested a Sprint Car at Tulsa in the past.
OKC THUNDER – Fellow Oklahoma racer Ryan Timms also took a checkered flag at Spoon River last weekend, topping McIntosh for his third Series victory of the season.
Timms, 17, of Oklahoma City, OK, chipped into McIntosh’s lead slightly after the win Friday but lost more following McIntosh’s victory Saturday. Timms started sixth on the grid and moved up only one spot to collect his 11th top-five finish of the season but lost a net total of eight points over the weekend.
He’ll be looking for another win this weekend as he tries to cut further into McIntosh’s points lead in efforts to claim his first career national Midget series championship.
STOUT BUNCH – The Collinsville, OK-based operation Mounce/Stout Motorsports has a home game this weekend, as do two of their four drivers set to be in the field this weekend, racing in front of friends and family with a national Midget series for the first time.
Series regulars Tyler Edwards and Jayden Clay are the resident Oklahoma drivers on the team, both in their rookie national Midget seasons. Edwards, 31, of Salina, OK, bagged his fifth top-10 of the season Friday at Spoon River and moved up to ninth in the Series points standings. Clay, 16, of Newcastle, OK, is still navigating the learning curve in his first full season of Midget racing, but both he and Edwards will have a leg up on their opponents this weekend, having tested at Arrowhead with their Midgets earlier this summer.
Additionally, young California racer Taylor Hall will join the roster for the weekend, piloting a Mounce/Stout, Stanton-powered Spike Chassis No. 19. The 17-year-old from Roseville, CA, has dabbled in various areas open-wheel racing this year, racing Midgets with both POWRi and USAC Western States and driving a Velox Racing Micro Sprint entry at the Tulsa Shootout over the winter.
HOMETOWN TEAM – The Trifecta Motorsports team makes its home directly in the city of Tulsa, OK, utilizing the former OFIXCO Racing shop that housed several famed Sprint Cars in the 1970s and 1980s. This weekend, they’ll take two cars to race in front of their biggest fans, friends and family.
Inaugural Series champion Zach Daum – 32, of Pocahontas, IL – posted finishes of eighth and fourth last weekend in his home state and now turns his attention to his team’s homeland for two races at two tracks brand-new to him. While still down 490 points in the standings, Daum is going for his second win of the year in his second season under team owners Steve Carbone and Staton Flurry.
Returning to the seat of the No. 5U Midget for the first time since suffering injury at 81 Speedway in May, Peter Smith is back as Daum’s teammate for both races this weekend. Smith, 19, of Anthony, NM, has fully recovered from the concussion he sustained and will return to the roster with brother and crew chief Mark Smith on the wrenches.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday, July 26, at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OK
Saturday, July 27, at Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa, OK
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter/X – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Cannon McIntosh: 3506 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K
- Ryan Timms: 3353 points (-153) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67
- Chase McDermand: 3227 points (-279) | CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Ashton Torgerson: 3184 points (-322) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K
- Zach Daum: 3016 points (-490) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Hayden Reinbold: 2958 points (-548) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Karter Sarff: 2742 points (-764) | Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K
- Trevor Cline: 2728 points (-778) | Cline Racing #55
- Tyler Edwards: 2642 points (-864) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #14S
- Gavin Miller: 2577 points (-929) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers)
5 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K)
3 wins – Ashton Torgerson (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67)
2 wins – Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler Racing #7x), Kale Drake (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U)
Toyota Feature laps led (14 drivers)
96 laps – Cannon McIntosh
77 laps – Ryan Timms
72 laps – Ashton Torgerson
44 laps – Kale Drake
41 laps – Karter Sarff
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull
25 laps – Zach Daum
17 laps – Hayden Reinbold
12 laps – Taylor Reimer
11 laps – Jade Avedisian
5 laps – Michael Pickens, Tyler Edwards
1 lap – Chase McDermand
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (10 drivers)
4 awards – Ethan Mitchell
3 awards – Kale Drake
2 awards – Karter Sarff
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Trevor Cline, Zach Daum, Tyler Edwards, Hayden Reinbold
Heat Race winners (19 drivers)
7 wins – Ashton Torgerson
5 wins – Kale Drake, Cannon McIntosh, Chase McDermand, Ryan Timms
4 wins – Zach Daum
3 wins – Tyler Edwards, Gavin Miller
2 wins – Jade Avedisian, Nick Hoffman, Trevor Cline, Karter Sarff
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Ethan Mitchell, Tyler Edwards
High-points honors (10 drivers)
3 honors – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms
2 honors – Zach Daum, Ashton Torgerson
1 honor – Tyler Edwards, Chase McDermand, Karter Sarff, Gavin Miller, Kale Drake, Michael Pickens
Last Chance Showdown wins (10 drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell, Ashton Torgerson, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
Hard Charger Awards (13 drivers)
3 awards – Hayden Reinbold
2 awards – Ryan Timms
1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms, Kayla Roell, Gunnar Setser, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Elijah Gile, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller, Jacob Denney
Podium finishes (15 drivers)
12 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
7 podiums – Ryan Timms
5 podiums – Zach Daum
4 podiums – Chase McDermand, Ashton Torgerson
3 podiums – Karter Sarff, Kale Drake, Gavin Miller
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Jade Avedisian, Michael Pickens, Trevor Cline, Hayden Reinbold, Jacob Denney
Top-10 finishes (33 drivers)
16 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh
15 top-10s – Chase McDermand
14 top-10s – Ryan Timms
12 top-10s – Ashton Torgerson
11 top-10s – Zach Daum
10 top-10s – Karter Sarff
9 top-10s – Gavin Miller
8 top-10s – Kale Drake, Hayden Reinbold
7 top-10s – Jade Avedisian
6 top-10s – Trevor Cline
5 top-10s – Taylor Reimer, Tyler Edwards
4 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
3 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Gunnar Setser, TJ Smith, Sam Johnson, Jacob Denney
1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Thomas Meseraull, Will Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray, Todd McVay, Kevin Thomas Jr, Elijah Gile, Brayton Lynch, Nick Drake, Jacob Dykstra, Briggs Danner, Michael Pickens
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs, MO / Kale Drake (1)
5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan Timms (1)
6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton Torgerson (1)
7. Fri, May 10 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Ashton Torgerson (2)
8. Sat, May 11 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Cannon McIntosh (2)
9. Tue, May 21 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Karter Sarff (2)
10. Wed, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Zach Daum (1)
11. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Ryan Timms (2)
12. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Cannon McIntosh (3)
13. Thu, May 30 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Cannon McIntosh (4)
14. Fri, May 31 / Coles County Speedway / Matoon, IL / Ashton Torgerson (3)
15. Fri, July 19 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Ryan Timms (3)
16. Sat, July 20 / Spoon River Speedway / Lewistown, IL / Cannon McIntosh (5)
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Swing Back Through North Dakota With River Cities, Red River Stops in August
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 24, 2024) – North Dakota will welcome the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for the second time this year with stops at two fan-favorite tracks in August.
The Greatest Show on Dirt will visit River Cities Speedway on Friday, Aug. 23, and Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 24 – both races paying $12,000 to win.
It’ll be the Series’ second trip to River Cities this year. In June, Giovanni Scelzi held off a hard-charging Sheldon Haudenschild for his first win at the bullring. In doing so, he became the fifth different winner in five races at the track, joining David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo and Brad Sweet.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz, of Fargo, ND, still holds the most Series wins of any World of Outlaws driver at the track with 13. His last came in 2019.
Of active full-time World of Outlaws drivers, Schatz also holds the most Series wins at his home track Red River Valley Speedway with six. He’s the only driver with a repeat victory there in the Series’ last 10 visits to the 3/8-mile dirt track.
Pennsylvania’s Logan Schuchart is the most recent winner at the track, outrunning Gravel and Scelzi for his first win at the track last year.
If you can’t make it to either North Dakota track, you can watch both races live on DIRTVision.
RIVER CITIES EVENT INFO
Date – Friday, Aug. 23
Location – Grand Forks, ND
Track Record – 9.269 sec. by Jason Meyers on Aug. 21, 2009
Times (CT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m.
Grandstand Opens: 4 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (June 7, 2024) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX9pjLK577c
Previous World of Outlaws winners at River Cities –
2024 – Giovanni Scelzi on June 7
2023 – David Gravel on June 2, Logan Schuchart on Aug. 25
2022 – Carson Macedo on June 3, Brad Sweet on Aug. 26
2021 – Brad Sweet on Aug. 25
2020 –Kyle Larson on Aug. 21
2019 – Logan Schuchart on June 7, Donny Schatz on Aug. 16
2018 – Donny Schatz on June 15, Donny Schatz on Aug. 17
2017 – David Gravel on June 16, Donny Schatz on Aug. 18
2016 – Donny Schatz on June 17, Donny Schatz on Aug. 26
2015 – Donny Schatz on June 19, Donny Schatz on Aug. 21
2014 – Donny Schatz on June 20, Daryn Pittman on Aug. 15
2013 – Cody Darrah on June 21, Donny Schatz on Aug. 16
2012 – Kraig Kinser on June 15, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 17
2011 – Craig Dollansky on June 17, Craig Dollansky on June 18, Steve Kinser on Aug. 19
2010 – Steve Kinser on June 19, Joey Saldana on June 20
2009 – Donny Schatz on June 19, Craig Dollansky on Aug. 21
2008 – Donny Schatz on June 27
2007 – Joey Saldana on June 29
RED RIVER EVENT INFO
Date – Saturday, Aug. 24
Location – West Fargo, ND
Track Record – 11.460 sec. by Kasey Kahne on Aug. 21, 2021
Times (CT) –
Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m.
Grandstand Opens: 4 p.m.
Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m.
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
Last Race Video Recap (Aug. 26, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmBIuMhZ5v0
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Red River –
2023 – Logan Schuchart on Aug. 26
2022 - Carson Macedo on Aug. 27
2021 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 21
2020 – Kyle Larson on Aug. 22
2018 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 18
2017 – Jason Johnson on Aug. 19
2012 – Sammy Swindell on June 16
2009 – Jason Meyers on June 20
2008 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 12
2007 – Jac Haudenschild on June 30
2006 – Donny Schatz on June 16, Donny Schatz on June 17
2005 – Brian Paulus on July 1, Jason Meyers on July 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 16
2004 – Joey Saldana on July 8, Jason Meyers on July 9, Joey Saldana on July 10
2003 – Steve Kinser on June 12, Donny Schatz on June 13, Danny Lasoski on June 14
2002 – Joey Saldana on July 4, P.J. Chesson on July 5, Donny Schatz on July 6
2001 – Steve Kinser on July 5, Sammy Swindell on July 6, Craig Dollansky on July 7
2000 – Sammy Swindell on July 6, Danny Lasoski on July 7, Sammy Swindell on July 8
1999 – Andy Hillenburg on July 8, Stevie Smith on July 9, Steve Kinser on July 10
1998 – Steve Kinser on July 9, Steve Kinser on July 10, Sammy Swindell on July 11
1997 – Steve Kinser on July 11, Stevie Smith on July 12
1996 – Mark Kinser on July 6, Sammy Swindell on July 7
1995 – Sammy Swindell on July 7, Sammy Swindell on July 8
1994 – Dave Blaney on July 9, Steve Kinser on July 10
1993 – Steve Kinser on July 9, Johnny Herrera on July 10
1992 – Steve Kinser on July 10, Steve Kinser on July 12
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on July 5, Doug Wolfgang on July 6
1990 – Doug Wolfgang on July 6, Doug Wolfgang on July 7
1989 – Doug Wolfgang on July 7, Jeff Swindell on July 8
1988 – Sammy Swindell on July 8, Doug Wolfgang on July 9
1987 – Steve Kinser on July 11
1986 – Sammy Swindell on July 11, Steve Kinser on July 12
1985 – Mark Kinser on July 12, Steve Kinser on July 13
1984 – Jeff Swindell on July 13, Steve Kinser on July 14
1983 – Sammy Swindell on July 8, Sammy Swindell on July 9
1982 – Sammy Swindell on July 12, Steve Kinser on July 13
1981 – Sammy Swindell on July 13
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Three Pennsylvania Races, 2024’s Lone New York Stop
BAPS and Williams Grove rekindle the PA Posse rivalry before a Sunday visit to Weedsport
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 23, 2024) - The summer stretch continues with another busy week of action for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.
First, Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry resumes with three races over four nights in Pennsylvania where the Posse awaits. Then, it’s north to New York for the season’s one visit to the “Empire State.”
The Greatest Show on Dirt gets the week started with a Wednesday, July 24, visit to York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway for the Bricker’s Bash. The Series made a thrilling return to BAPS for the first time in 32 years last season. Then, the weekend brings the tour to the iconic Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA) for the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals on July 26-27. With weather wiping out the Morgan Cup finale in May, the traditional $5,000 bonus carries over to Friday’s opener, making it $17,000-to-win before a $20,000-to-win finale on Saturday.
After racing wraps up at “The Grove,” the teams will journey to New York’s Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, July 28. The Empire State Challenge will be 2024’s lone visit to New York for the World of Outlaws.
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FEELING LIKE A KING: There’s no denying David Gravel is atop the Sprint Car world. Last week he won three of the five races he contested including Eldora Speedway’s 41st running of the Kings Royal, pushing his 2024 earnings over half a million dollars. The Watertown, CT native hasn’t finished outside the top 10 since May 25 at Atomic Speedway. Gravel leads the Series standings by 66 markers as he chases his first title.
The stats suggest the hot streak could continue for Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports team with four races in five nights ahead. Last year, Gravel topped the return to BAPS in his debut at the facility. Williams Grove is the winningest track on his résumé as he’s taken eight trips to Victory Lane.
Weedsport has also been incredibly kind to the 32-year-old. Three of the last four races at the New York oval were topped by him, putting him in a tie with Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz for the most Weedsport wins. The one race he didn’t win was a runner-up in 2022.
NOT GOING QUIETLY: While Gravel may look unstoppable at the moment, Donny Schatz continues to lurk and won’t go down without a fight in the hunt for his 11th title. Gravel said it himself after the Kings Royal of Schatz, “You can’t put that guy away.”
Despite Gravel’s incredible week, Schatz only gave up eight points in the championship chase. He passed a combined 48 cars in the three Series races leading to finishes of second, fourth, and second and also grabbed a win a week and a half ago at Wilmot.
Schatz’s only BAPS start led to a 12th place run last season, but his success at Williams Grove is off the charts. The 10-time Series champion owns 21 World of Outlaws victories at the half mile, which ranks behind only Steve Kinser’s tally of 38. Over at Weedsport, the driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 hasn’t missed the top 10 in seven tries and has three victories (2015, 2016, 2022).
POSSE TURNED OUTLAWS: With the strong landscape of Sprint Car racing in Pennsylvania, the Posse often send stars to the national ranks. And such is the case for a pair of World of Outlaws stars returning to their roots this week.
Logan Schuchart is amid his 11th season with the World of Outlaws since departing the Hanover, PA porch for the tour in 2014. Last year, Schuchart got a long-awaited first Williams Grove victory when he pulled off a miracle last lap pass to top the Summer Nationals opener. The Shark Racing driver picked up a BAPS podium when the Series returned last year.
Jonestown, PA native Brock Zearfoss is taking on his fourth season with The Greatest Show on Dirt. In 2017, before he even became a full-time competitor, Zearfoss drove Aaron Long’s No. 58 to a World of Outlaws win at Williams Grove to represent the Posse. The “Jonestown Jet” owns four local podiums at BAPS.
CA POSSE: California is thousands of miles from Pennsylvania with dirt tracks characterized much differently, but a pair of current World of Outlaws drivers from the “Golden State” have excelled in PA.
Fresno, CA’s Giovanni Scelzi has won at both Pennsylvania tracks on the agenda. Two years ago, he and KCP Racing topped a local show before joining the World of Outlaws tour. Rewind the clock even further back to 2018 when “Hot Sauce” scored his first Series victory at Williams Grove to become the youngest winner in World of Outlaws history – a record that still stands.
Carson Macedo has collected a trio of Williams Grove trophies including the 2021 National Open, making him only the second Californian to claim the crown jewel. The Lemoore, CA driver is yet to win at BAPS in two attempts with a best of fourth last year.
PA PRIDE: As always when the World of Outlaws invade the “Keystone State,” the Posse will be ready to give their best to protect the porch. Pennsylvania always gives the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers some of the toughest competition they’ll face all year.
Anthony Macri (Dillsburg, PA) leads the way for the local contingent. His 12 wins in 2024 are tied for the most in the nation, and 10 of them have come within the borders of Pennsylvania including one at BAPS and a trio at Williams Grove. The “Concrete Kid” has beaten the World of Outlaws three times in his career, but those checkered flags came courtesy of Port Royal Speedway (twice) and Lincoln Speedway.
Gettysburg, PA’s Danny Dietrich is always a threat in the Gary Kauffman Racing No. 48 when the World of Outlaws come to town. A pair of his five career Series victories occurred at Williams Grove, and he’s topped a total of 31 races at the half mile, including two this year. He’s won twice locally at BAPS this year, upping his total there to 20.
Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover, PA) and Heffner Racing have proven to be a potent combo this season. Wagaman took the iconic No. 27 to Williams Grove Victory Lane on April 26, and he’s run on the podium in half of his 12 Feature starts there this season. He also won at BAPS last October and has finished sixth or better in four of his five tries at the York Haven, PA oval this year.
Expect these three to be joined by the likes of Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA), Chase Dietz (York, PA), Dylan Norris (Hanover, PA), and many more at BAPS and Williams Grove.
EMPIRE STATE EXCELLENCE: While not as notorious as the PA Posse, New York boasts its own group of locals eager to have strong showings when the country’s top Sprint Car talent invades.
Sharon Springs, NY’s Danny Varin is always stout at Weedsport. He started on the pole of last year’s World of Outlaws visit, and he’s already an Empire Super Sprints (ESS) winner there in 2024, topping a race earlier this month.
Super DIRTcar Series star Larry Wight likes to trade the Big Block Modified for a Sprint Car when The Greatest Show on Dirt visits New York. “Lightning” has finished in the top 10 in his last three World of Outlaws runs at Weedsport and won there with ESS last October.
Matt Farnham (Tanawanda, NY) nearly won with the All-Stars at Weedsport last year, leading many laps before finishing fifth.
This trio along with more New Yorkers are expected to enter the Weedsport pit area on Sunday.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday, July 24 at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA
Friday-Saturday, July 26-27 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA
Sunday, July 28 at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (37/73 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (5120 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-66 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-98 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-140 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-158 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-232 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-310 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-608 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-856 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1010 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
11 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart
FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers):
287 Laps – David Gravel
214 Laps – Carson Macedo
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
120 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
80 Laps – Donny Schatz
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
34 Laps – Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Kyle Larson
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (15 Drivers):
8 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
7 Quick Times – David Gravel
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
HEAT RACE WINNERS (33 Drivers):
22 Heat Wins – David Gravel
16 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
11 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Logan Schuchart
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Daryn Pittman, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (51 Drivers):
29 Dashes – David Gravel
27 Dashes – Carson Macedo
24 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
21 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
16 Dashes – Donny Schatz
11 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brock Zearfoss
6 Dashes – Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney
5 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Corey Day
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Daryn Pittman, Danny Sams III, Justin Peck, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (28 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson, Landon Crawley
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (21 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Cale Thomas
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson
PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers):
21 Podiums – David Gravel
16 Podiums – Carson Macedo
13 Podiums – Donny Schatz
12 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
11 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson
2 Podiums – Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Emerson Axsom
TOP 10 FINISHES (60 Drivers):
33 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, David Gravel
32 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
29 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
24 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
18 Top 10s – Bill Balog
10 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
9 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
7 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
6 Top 10s – Brent Marks, James McFadden
5 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Zeb Wise
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Jacob Allen, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Cory Eliason, Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Scotty Milan, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Daryn Pittman, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
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Cannon McIntosh Charges from Eighth to Win Tom Knowles Memorial at Spoon River
LEWISTOWN, IL (July 20, 2024) – Lining up eighth on the starting grid, racing one of the fastest tracks on the schedule and a host of talent in front of him. No problem for Cannon McIntosh.
The 21-year-old from Bixby, OK, put on a display of speed and racetrack smarts Saturday night at Spoon River Speedway, taking the lead from Hayden Reinbold late in the race and leading the rest of the way to bag the win in the finale of the Tom Knowles Memorial.
The main event, co-sanctioned by the POWRi National Midget League, stood as McIntosh’s fifth win of the season with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and second as part of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series – both of which he now leads the points standings in.
From eighth on the grid, McIntosh also becomes the deepest-starting Xtreme Outlaw Series Feature winner this season. So, how’d he do it?
“Really just trying to go where they aren’t at that point, you’re already starting eighth and really have nothing to lose there,” McIntosh said. “I didn’t really jump all the way up there right from the beginning, I kinda was searching and got to about third and decided to just commit to the top and get on the very edge.
“It took time to build the momentum, but once I got it, I was able to get to the lead and try to run away.”
While third-starting Reinbold got out to the early lead, fending off early challenges from polesitter Ashton Torgerson, McIntosh searched for the fast lane further back in the field. By the halfway point, he was up to fourth and challenging his Keith Kunz Motorsports/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) teammates Gavin Miller and Torgerson for a spot on the podium and got it with a great burst of speed off the top side of Turn 2 on Lap 16.
After getting by Torgerson for third, McIntosh set his sights on Miller. By this point, McIntosh had made the decision to commit to the top side around the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval and build his speed for a run at Miller in second and Reinbold at the head of the field.
“During that long run, I could just work up to the cushion slower and slower,” McIntosh said. “Once you’re on it, you’re already in a rhythm at that point. I think it was just a matter of getting the laps together and how long it to get the speed.”
As Miller followed in Reinbold’s tracks on the bottom, McIntosh’s high side momentum began to showcase the speed as he zoomed past Miller for second on Lap 19. Two laps later, he did the same to Reinbold for the lead, beating the Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports No. 19AZ to the stripe by .225 seconds on Lap 21.
Reinbold said it was all about hitting his marks on the bottom side of the racetrack, which he said became more difficult to do as the race progressed.
“It was kind of a gamble – you could drive it hard in and it would maybe stick or maybe not, and I just took too many where I just floated it and missed it,” Reinbold said. “[Cannon] would just get out and get a run and building momentum up.”
As McIntosh began to open up a gap on the field, his progress was soon halted by a red flag displayed on Lap 23. Mark McMahill made contact with McIntosh going into Turn 1 and ended up flipping numerous times in the air before coming to a rest outside Turns 1 and 2. McMahill climbed from his car under his own power, uninjured in the incident.
On the restart, McIntosh went back to the top as the laps wound down, but he soon switched to running the low lines at both ends of the track in an effort to keep Reinbold at bay behind him.
“At the end, with the red, tires just change a little bit, and you lose your rhythm too,” McIntosh said. “I kinda struggled to get back into that rhythm and just started falling over that cushion out of (Turn) 4, and I saw the 19 car poke a nose there right at the end, so I just decided to go down and protect.”
The strategy worked as McIntosh held off all challengers to collect the win and the $5,000 prize.
Reinbold crossed the line in second, setting a new personal best finish with the Series in 2024. Try as he may on the last restart, he was unable to catch McIntosh despite his best effort.
“I knew the bottom was still there and I was gonna have a good chance, so I took time to mess with my shocks and stuff and get it dialed-in,” Reinbold said. “Tied the right-rear down, opened-up the fronts and just got better with the car. Made sure I hit my marks and gave it a good shot.”
Ohio racer Jacob Denney crossed the stripe in third after a fruitful last five laps. Coming from 11th on the grid, Denney piloted the Tom Malloy-owned No. 25 car up to fifth by the final restart. He chose the bottom lane at the drop of the green and, even after slipping back to sixth at one point, picked off three spots in the last five laps to finish third.
Inaugural Series champion Zach Daum crossed the stripe fourth in the Trifecta Motorsports No. 7U while KKM’s own Ryan Timms drove the No. 67 to a fifth-place run after winning at the track Friday night.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action next weekend for a doubleheader in Oklahoma – Friday, July 26 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, and Saturday, July 27 at Tulsa Speedway in Tulsa.
Tickets for both events will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[8]; 2. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[3]; 3. 25-Jacob Denney[11]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 5. 67-Ryan Timms[6]; 6. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[1]; 7. 40-Chase McDermand[4]; 8. 56D-Mitchell Davis[10]; 9. 97-Gavin Miller[5]; 10. 21K-Karter Sarff[13]; 11. 98-Gunnar Setser[15]; 12. 55-Trevor Cline[12]; 13. 14S-Tyler Edwards[2]; 14. 7T-Adam Taylor[16]; 15. 8-Zach Wigal[9]; 16. 66-Jayden Clay[17]; 17. 1K-Brayton Lynch[14]; 18. 00-John Heitzman[20]; 19. 57-Mark McMahill[18]; 20. 83-Will Armitage[19]
KING DAVID XLI: David Gravel Bests Donny Schatz in a Thriller for First Kings Royal Crown
Gravel and Schatz deliver a duel that’ll never be forgotten, and Gravel comes out on top for $175,000
ROSSBURG, OH (July 20, 2024) - There’s a reason Eldora Speedway is called “The World’s Greatest Dirt Track.”
The historic half mile located in Rossburg, OH gave the Sprint Car world a Kings Royal they’ll never forget on Saturday night. A driver at the top of his game hungry for his first crown. A legend of Sprint Car Racing charging through the field in search of a record-tying seventh. And the two coming together to clash with racing royalty and $175,000 on the line.
David Gravel entered Saturday’s 41st running of the Kings Royal with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars as one of the clear favorites. When he earned the pole for the 40-lap Feature, it felt like even more of a foregone conclusion. But it was anything but easy for the Watertown, CT native to become King.
First, he had to contend with Logan Schuchart, and then Schatz came charging. The 10-time Series champion roared all the way from 20th to take the lead from Gravel with eight laps remaining. But Gravel wouldn’t let it slip away. He simply refused. The 32-year-old got his elbows up and drove the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 as hard as he could right next to the Eldora fence to get back by. A tap on the wall with only a few laps to go nearly cost him, but he regrouped and held on to become King David XLI.
“Why is Donny Schatz so damn good? Damn,” Gravel said. “You can’t put that guy away no matter where he starts. I saw he was eighth on the open red, and I was like, ‘I know he’s going to be a factor.’ And when I looked down, I thought maybe it was Logan, and there he is – Donny Schatz again. I just had to drive my a** off, do my best Haud line impression, and just run the s**t out of it.
“I’ve let it be known I don’t like to ride the wall, but it’s Kings Royal and you’re in the lead and you see Donny Schatz. I always try to save a little bit of a second gear and was able to hit that second gear and plugged it in the wall, rode the wall for a little while, and luckily got out of it and didn’t hurt too much. I thought those lapped cars were going to mess with me a little bit and kind of did. Hats off to Donny for racing the right way. I try to race as clean as good as he does. Just a lot of respect for him.
“Like I said earlier, this is the coolest celebration for winning a crown jewel event, and to get that third crown jewel is just amazing.”
With the victory, Gravel secured his missing piece to complete the trio of Sprint Car Racing’s three most prestigious crown jewel events. He already owned a Knoxville Nationals and two National Opens and added the Kings Royal. He pushed his career win total with the World of Outlaws to 99 and looks destined to become the eighth to reach triple digits soon. The Kings Royal has now crowned 22 different Kings through 41 editions.
Gravel got the jump on the initial start, but a red flag for a flipping Parker Price-Miller necessitated a restart. Outside pole-sitter, Tyler Courtney, pulled ahead with the second attempt and led the opening lap.
It didn’t take Gravel long to begin searching around the wide half mile for speed as Courtney remained committed to the cushion. Sure enough, Gravel got the bottom rolling and pulled alongside and slid ahead to lead Lap 7.
Logan Schuchart then entered the discussion as he followed Gravel by “Sunshine” to take over the runner-up spot in the Shark Racing machine. Schuchart quickly closed the gap, and on the 16th circuit he rolled low under Gravel to grab the lead in pursuit of his first Kings Royal crown.
A restart with 23 laps remaining gave Gravel to opportunity he needed to regain the lead as he blasted the cushion right around Schuchart. A little way behind them, Schatz launched from eighth to fifth on the restart by the time he reached the back straightaway. He then made it three-wide Sheldon Haudenschild and Jacob Allen in Turns 3 and 4, clearing Haudenschild in the process. The Fargo, ND driver then moved by Allen in the next set of turns to grab third. A lap later Schatz cleared Schuchart for the runner-up spot.
Gravel easily proved to be the toughest challenge as Schatz sliced through the field. When he took the runner-up position, Gravel had over a second advantage on the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15. But slowly but surely the gap dwindled as Schatz masterfully worked the low line.
Schatz caught up and showed Gravel his nose on Lap 31, and Gravel moved down to block. But Gravel’s choice cost him momentum on the exit of Turn 2 as Schatz rolled by down the back straightaway, sending the huge crowd into a frenzy and completing the drive from 20th to the front.
And then Gravel got up on the wheel. He put the hammer down on the top and motored back around Schatz two laps later. He would not be denied the throne.
Gravel gave Schatz one last opportunity when he hit the wall hard in Turn 4 on Lap 36. Schatz pulled alongside and gave it everything he had, but ultimately Gravel prevailed as he pulled away on the path to forever being known as King David XLI.
“Cody (Jacobs) has a lot of confidence right now. I have a lot of confidence right now,” Gravel said. “Stephen (Hamm-Reilly) and Zach (Patterson) are doing a great job. It’s just been a lot of fun. We’ve had a couple DNFs this year, but every time we’re on the racetrack and this 2 car finishes, it’s typically in a good way. Man, what a race. I just got to thank Tod Quiring for hiring me four years ago.”
Schatz settled for second after the amazing drive from 20th. After taking the lead with less than 10 laps to go, the defeat definitely left Schatz feeling disappointed, but he gave credit where credit was due.
“We’re a little short,” Schatz said. “I guess I’m happy we got there. The guys did a great job all week. We had to change a few motors to get things the way we needed. That stings a little bit to get there. I felt really good. It’s just I’ve said it a hundred million times – the last eight laps of those 40 at this race are a whole different dynamic. I got the lead and started to just slip a little bit. I didn’t let my tires slip once, or I knew I was never going to get it back. And I didn’t slip them, but just as our fuel load came off, I started struggling. David got up on there and got the job done. He got in the fence there, and I don’t know how he drove out of that. I wasn’t going to do what he did, so he won.”
Justin Peck put together a strong charge of his own to wheel the Buch Motorsports No. 13 from 15th to third to round out the Kings Royal podium. His team made some strong changes under the open red with 23 laps to go and put Peck on the path to his best career finish in the Eldora crown jewel.
“That thing was a dream to drive there after that open red,” Peck said. “It just kind of was a slot car around there. I felt like I could run the slick or the bottom or run the top.”
Logan Schuchart and Jacob Allen completed the top five.
Schatz’s drive from 20th to second earned him the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
In Sea Foam Qualifying, Rico Abreu picked up Simpson Quick Time honors.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Four, Five, and Six belonged to Rico Abreu, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, and David Gravel. Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Sheldon Haudenschild, and Toyota Racing Heat Three went to Logan Schuchart.
Hunter Schuerenberg won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Pennsylvania with three battles against the PA Posse in four nights. It begins on Wednesday, July 24 at York Haven, PA’s BAPS Motor Speedway. Then on July 26-27, the C&D Rigging Summer Nationals brings the tour to Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA) for two nights of action capped with a $20,000-to-win finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[20]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[15]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen[7]; 6. 27-Emerson Axsom[13]; 7. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise[14]; 9. 19-Brent Marks[12]; 10. 83-Michael Kofoid[11]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 12. 5-Spencer Bayston[23]; 13. 39M-Anthony Macri[19]; 14. 83SR-James McFadden[10]; 15. 11-Hunter Schuerenberg[21]; 16. 99-Skylar Gee[9]; 17. 21H-Brady Bacon[22]; 18. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 19. 21-Brian Brown[16]; 20. 7S-Landon Crawley[17]; 21. 45-Landon Brooks[18]; 22. 16T-Cole Macedo[24]; 23. 42-Sye Lynch[8]; 24. 9P-Parker Price Miller[3]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
RICO! RICO!: Abreu Outduels Gravel for Eldora’s Knight Before the Kings Royal Triumph
A wild duel sees Abreu best Gravel for his 10th overall Eldora victory and $25,000
ROSSBURG, OH (July 19, 2024) - When the checkered flag waved on Friday night at Eldora Speedway, residents of towns miles away from Rossburg, OH knew who topped the Knight Before the Kings Royal. The massive Eldora crowd made sure of it.
The “RICO! RICO!” chants roared from stands at “The Big E.” And for good reason. They’d just seen Rico Abreu and David Gravel put on an absolute show with Abreu coming out on top.
One lap it looked like Abreu had it in the bag. Then Gravel surged ahead. And then Abreu came roaring back to deliver the knockout blow only three laps remaining and arise victorious with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. Eldora’s pyrotechnics provided the flames, and the fans provided a wave of cheers as Abreu celebrated with a full wing dance in Victory Lane.
“Being really patient and believing in your team,” an emotional Abreu said of what it took to win. “These guys do a really good job working on these race cars. It’s a lot of work to prepare these things. These moments get intense when you’re out there racing, and you’ve just got to be patient with your feet and be consistent and just understand the balance of your car.
“David is such a respectable race car driver. He’s going to be searching around. That’s how he got to the lead. In traffic I was probably just a little too hesitant at times and then knew I could really pick the pace up there at the end. I probably was a little resistant to the wing and just understood as the race went on I needed more of it. It’s just really incredible to be racing with Ricky Warner, Zach Middlebrooks, and Brady Forbrook. They’re relentless when it comes to this sport. They’re really passionate about it. It makes me really, really emotional.”
The victory was Abreu’s 17th with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He’s now at 10 total triumphs at Eldora Speedway, and four of them have come in World of Outlaws competition. Adding it on to his win at 81 Speedway back in March, Abreu became the second competitor that isn’t full-time with multiple Series checkered flags this season.
Tyler Courtney and Abreu led the field to green, and it was Abreu blasting around “Sunshine’s” outside to lead the opening lap.
Gravel took no time to ignite the battle for second as he rolled the bottom in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. He pulled alongside the NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC and nosed ahead on Lap 2. But Courtney refused to go down easy and inched back in front on the following lap.
Those two continued their duel for multiple laps while Abreu established a rhythm at the front of the field. Gravel managed to wrestle away the second spot from Courtney for good on the seventh circuit.
A couple red flags interrupted Gravel’s pursuit of Abreu, but in the 30-lapper’s latter half, the battle began. Gravel built a big run out of Turn 4 that he used to dive under Abreu and take the spot on Lap 18.
One rotation later Abreu threw a huge slide job to clear Gravel in Turns 3 and 4. Gravel refused to be rattled as he ducked under Abreu and slid ahead of him exiting Turn 2. Abreu fired another slider through Turns 3 and 4 in the back-and-forth battle, but Gravel countered with a crossover and secured the top spot down the front straightaway.
The laps dwindled, and time appeared to be running out for Abreu. But with traffic slowing Gravel in the closing laps, hope was restored for the pilot of the No. 2 as he closed back in. Gravel opted for the very low side of the half mile in Turns 3 and 4 coming to three laps to go, and it allowed Abreu to get a massive run. The St. Helena, CA native sliced under Gravel heading into Turn 1 and completed the slider in the middle of the corner.
From there it was smooth sailing as Abreu pulled ahead to secure the checkered flag. The $25,000 Knight Before check was nice. But now the focus shifts to the quest to become King Rico XLI on Saturday night.
“Hats off to Tony Stewart and Eldora Speedway. I love all of you guys,” Abreu said. “Man, this place is really, really special to me. I get emotional when I come race here, and I’ll do whatever it takes to win one of these things.”
Gravel had to settle for second, falling one spot short of back-to-back Eldora wins after his Joker’s Jackpot triumph on Thursday. But the Watertown, CT native didn’t hang his head. He knows he’ll be in the running for the Kings Royal crown and $175,000 on Saturday night.
“It got really slick and technical,” Gravel said. “I felt some parts of the race I was better then some parts of the race he was better. He got his wing all the way back and started running higher up the track. I really regret going low in (Turns) 3 and 4 that one lap. That’s when he got that big run on me. I didn’t feel in a good spot in (Turns) 3 and 4 no matter where I went. It was so slick. There was really no cushion left. I got hung up with the lapped cars a little bit. I wish I just stayed up and probably would’ve dirtied him up and maybe been able to hold on. But it was a great effort tonight.”
Rounding out the podium was Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing No. 1S. A sub-par Qualifying effort set them back early in the night, but Schuchart and company fought their way back to a strong effort heading into the Kings Royal finale.
“We started fifth in our Heat Race tonight, so it was an uphill climb from the very start,” Schuchart said. “We got ourselves in the Dash spot and went forward from there. I think we have a really good car to start out with tomorrow. The format is obviously a lot different. Hopefully we can get ourselves in a good spot because I think we have fast hotrod to go after $175,000.”
Donny Schatz and Tyler Courtney completed the top five.
Schatz came all the way from 25th to fourth to grab the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Michael Kofoid picked up his fourth Simpson Quick Time of the year in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four went to Buddy Kofoid, Rico Abreu, and David Gravel. Tyler Courtney topped Milton Hershey School Heat Two.
Tyler Courtney topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Bill Balog won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Garet Williamson.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars fight for racing royalty and a $175,000 payday when the 41st Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway concludes on Saturday, July 20. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 2. 2-David Gravel[3]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[25]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 6. 9P-Parker Price Miller[4]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid[8]; 8. 83SR-James McFadden[9]; 9. 49-Brad Sweet[17]; 10. 5-Spencer Bayston[11]; 11. 14-Corey Day[14]; 12. 13-Justin Peck[7]; 13. 57-Kyle Larson[24]; 14. 19-Brent Marks[6]; 15. 41-Carson Macedo[16]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[20]; 17. 26-Zeb Wise[15]; 18. 21-Brian Brown[13]; 19. 70-Kraig Kinser[27]; 20. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[26]; 21. 25-Daison Pursley[19]; 22. 17B-Bill Balog[21]; 23. 27-Emerson Axsom[12]; 24. 6-Kelby Watt[28]; 25. 23-Garet Williamson[18]; 26. 23J-Cale Thomas[10]; 27. 39M-Anthony Macri[22]; 28. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[23]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
Ryan Timms Dominates Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Debut at Spoon River Speedway
KKM sweeps podium with Timms, McIntosh and Miller
LEWISTOWN, IL (July 19, 2024) – Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) is firing on all cylinders. Ryan Timms’ victory Friday night at Spoon River Speedway has garnered them five-straight wins with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Timms, 17, of Oklahoma City, OK, dominated the Series debut at the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval, leading all 25 laps unchallenged for his second Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series victory of the season. Going back to Timms’ win at Atomic Speedway in May, KKM has now won the last five Xtreme Outlaw events including the second race at Atomic (Cannon McIntosh), Doe Run Raceway (McIntosh), and Coles County Speedway (Ashton Torgerson).
Standing by Timms’ side on the podium Friday night were two of his teammates – McIntosh and Gavin Miller – who finished second and third to give the KKM squad a podium sweep of the event.
For never having seen the track before Friday night, Timms made it look like an old stomping ground, building a lead as large as 3.6 seconds at the checkered flag as he ripped the top lane around the historic Illinois oval.
“It finally got widened out and slick up to the lip and you were able to just run it pretty much wide open,” Timms said. “It felt fast, but it was a lot of fun up there.”
Timms took the lead on the opening lap from the outside pole, racing around McIntosh and fending-off the challenge from third-starting Chase McDermand. While Timms began to expand his gap out front, McDermand was busy trying to keep McIntosh behind him.
McIntosh, who started on the pole, said he did not get the start he was looking for, which gave McDermand the opportunity to get by underneath him.
“I throttled up and I just didn’t really get a launch,” McIntosh said. “They were able to just take off a little better. I don’t know what it was, if I just timed it wrong and they got to the throttle sooner. But everyone told me it was a clean start.”
McIntosh chased McDermand through the halfway point of the race but was unable to get close enough to make a move. And then, the caution flag was thrown with nine laps remaining.
POWRi championship chaser Gunnar Setser sat still at the bottom of Turn 3 and took a push off the track. On the restart, McDermand tried to defend the second spot, but McIntosh had other plans.
“I kinda had a feeling he was gonna go down and try something different into (Turn) 1,” McIntosh said. “We went green, and luckily I didn’t follow him, and I went to the top where I’d been running and got a really good run on him out of 2 and chased him down the backstretch and slid him into 3.”
While McDermand did slide McIntosh back in Turns 1-2, he was unable to evade the crossover as McIntosh was able to wrestle away the runner-up spot for good on Lap 18.
“I feel like judging it right on the restart, I made the right decision and chose the right lane,” McIntosh said. “Little things like that can change your Feature around. I know third is not a big difference from second, but we most likely should have ran third in that race and just got a really good restart and got by him.”
While the two traded sliders, Timms was pulling away again out front. Though he originally said he did not want to see the yellow, he said he felt faster after the yellow.
“Before that caution, I was kinda peeling off of the cushion off Turn 2 and turning down and making the straightaway longer,” Timms said. “But after that caution, I just stayed all the way up against it and it felt way better. I think I was actually faster doing that.”
By the time he came across the stripe to take the checkered flag, Timms had built a 3.6-second gap over McIntosh, who notched his 15th-straight top-five finish with the Series. Behind him came Miller, who had run ninth the entire race until the yellow was displayed on Lap 17.
In the final nine laps, Miller advanced six positions to finish third, riding in the bottom lane and picking cars off one-by-one.
“I just kinda picked a line where everyone else wasn’t running,” Miller said. “Everyone was just running the top. I just ran the bottom nice and good. I had some guys (in front of me) trying to race each other and slide each other. I could just roll the bottom all the way to the tires and pass them. It ultimately worked out.”
Hayden Reinbold crossed in fourth to score his best finish of the season while McDermand held on to complete the top-five.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action at Spoon River on Saturday, July 20, for Round 6 of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series with a $5,000 grand prize on the line in the 30-lap main event.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance by clicking here. If you can’t make it to the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[1]; 3. 97-Gavin Miller[9]; 4. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[6]; 5. 40-Chase McDermand[3]; 6. 14S-Tyler Edwards[4]; 7. 25-Jacob Denney[10]; 8. 7U-Zach Daum[5]; 9. 97K-Kale Drake[11]; 10. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[8]; 11. 21K-Karter Sarff[7]; 12. 56D-Mitchell Davis[12]; 13. 55-Trevor Cline[13]; 14. 1K-Brayton Lynch[16]; 15. 66-Jayden Clay[18]; 16. 7T-Adam Taylor[15]; 17. 43-Gunnar Setser[14]; 18. 42-Kevin Battefeld[20]; 19. 83-Will Armitage[17]; 20. 98-Elijah Gile[19]
THE DOTY DOUBLE: David Gravel Nets Second Brad Doty Classic Win and 10th Victory of 2024
Gravel’s early pass on Macedo leads him to becoming the sixth different driver with multiple Brad Doty Classic titles
ATTICA, OH (July 16, 2024) - The incredible 2024 campaign for David Gravel keeps on rolling.
The Watertown, CT native entered the year carrying the weight of heaps of expectation. And he continues to meet them as he chases his first World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship.
Entering this huge week of Sprint Car Racing in Ohio, Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports crew had already made nine trips to Victory Lane. And they displayed on the same speed on Tuesday night at Attica Raceway Park that they’ve shown time and time again this year. This time it came with the prestige of the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products on the line.
Gravel waited patiently for the right moment and pounced to take the top spot on the 17th circuit of the 40-lapper and drove to his 10th win of 2024 with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He also helped his crew chief Cody Jacobs get some Brad Doty Classic redemption. Oddly enough, it was Gravel himself who denied Jacobs of the event back in 2017.
“Happy to get one for Cody because I stole one from him when I was in the CJB (Motorsports) car, and he was in the 49 car with (Tim) Shaffer,” Gravel said. “Happy to get him a Brad Doty Classic and Stephen (Hamm-Reilly) and Zach (Patterson) were working hard. It was hot as hell today. It feels good to get number 10 on the year.”
The victory made 2024 the fifth year in which Gravel has reached double-digit checkered flags as his career win total with the World of Outlaws grew to 98. He joined Donny Schatz, Kyle Larson, Steve Kinser, Danny Smith, and Dale Blaney as the sixth competitor to top multiple Brad Doty Classics. The 32-year-old also joined Schatz, Larson, and Blaney as those with at least three World of Outlaws victories at Attica.
The field was led to green by Carson Macedo with Gravel alongside him. Macedo jumped out to the early advantage.
The early stage of the race was marred by a flurry of yellow flags for several incidents. One early restart allowed Kyle Larson the opportunity to slide ahead of Gravel for second and lock his view on Macedo as “Yung Money” chased a third straight Brad Doty Classic win.
Another restart with 33 laps left gave Larson the opening to slide Macedo to take over the top spot and lead Lap 8. But the Jason Johnson Racing pilot slid back ahead of Larson in Turns 1 and 2. In the same set of corners, Larson got a little crossed up and also let Gravel roll back by him for the runner-up spot.
After he reclaimed second, it became a game of cat and mouse for Gravel and Macedo. Gravel searched around the Attica surface and found speed wherever he went. Macedo began to drive defensively, but it wasn’t enough as Gravel smoothly rolled the bottom of Turns 3 and 4 right by Macedo for the lead on Lap 17.
Gravel promptly built his advantage after taking possession of the top spot. While it might’ve been smooth sailing up front, the battles were wild behind the Huset’s Speedway No. 2. A hard charging Logan Schuchart passed Larson for third and went after Macedo for second. They traded sliders before Schuchart secured the spot. Larson, Corey Day, and Donny Schatz with a damaged nose wing went at it behind them.
An issue under a late caution period left Schuchart broken hearted as he gave up the runner-up position to head to the Federated Car Care Work Zone. The problem gave second to Larson, but Schatz passed him on the restart with 14 laps to go as Larson slipped off track in Turn 2 trying to get a run at Gravel.
Schatz did everything he could to close in on Gravel as the last handful of laps unfolded, but the No. 2 was too smooth. Gravel got win number 10 in 2024 with just over seven tenths of a second advantage when the checkered flag waved. A methodical approach paved the path for the current point leader.
“I was just biding my time,” Gravel said. “Carson was racing pretty defensive. I think he knew he was in trouble and was running a lot of different lines and just trying to figure out what the best line was before I could get the lead because you’re just guessing out there. All of those cautions. I don’t know how many cautions there were, but it was so many. It was hard to get a rhythm.
“We unloaded pretty well. Didn’t really feel good in Qualifying, but whatever Cody did to the car for the Dash gave me a really, really good car – something I didn’t have to push too hard and could kind of drive my own race.”
Donny Schatz brought the No. 15 home second for his seventh podium in the last 12 Attica races. It was also his 12th top three of the 2024 World of Outlaws campaign. The damaged nose wing didn’t slow the 10-time Series champion at all as he rolled from 11th to second.
“It (nose wing) didn’t really affect it like everybody thinks,” Schatz said. “We’re not on the gas that hard here, and I think there were probably parts of the racetrack where it helped. Ultimately, I think I would’ve liked to have had it there and seen what happened. All in all a good effort. The guys got things rolling, and they’re working. This is the type of racetrack that happens in the summer. We had an opportunity. That’s all you can ask for.”
Rounding out the podium was Kyle Larson in the Silva Motorsports No. 57. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion was strong all night, but a slight mistake on a late restart potentially cost him a shot at a third consecutive Brad Doty Classic.
“I wish I could have that last restart back,” Larson said. “Obviously, I knew all I could do was really blitz the top there with Gravel. He was really good. I just got my right-rear (tire) hung off the edge and fell back to fourth and had to battle Carson and Corey to get back to third. I was kind of hoping for another caution to get reset, but my car felt pretty good.”
Carson Macedo and Corey Day completed the top five.
A 23rd to 11th run earned Cale Thomas the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Giovanni Scelzi claimed his fourth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 13th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying presented by Jon and Janet Wright.
Gill Construction Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Giovanni Scelzi (51st Heat Race win of career), Kyle Larson (41st of career), and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid (25th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two presented by Gill Construction went to Carson Macedo (129th of career).
Carson Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash presented by Racing Optics.
Joel Myers Jr. won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown presented by CK Mechanical.
The Smith Titanium Brake System Break of the Race went to Logan Schuchart.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway for a massive two nights of racing. First up is the $25,000-to-win Knight Before on Friday, July 19. Then the 41st Kings Royal is offering up a $175,000 payday to the victor on Saturday, July 20. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[11]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson[3]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 5. 14-Corey Day[5]; 6. 83-Michael Kofoid[7]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 9. 25-Daison Pursley[10]; 10. 26-Zeb Wise[15]; 11. 23-Cale Thomas[23]; 12. 5T-Ryan Timms[19]; 13. 28M-Conner Morrell[20]; 14. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[18]; 15. 9-Trey Jacobs[22]; 16. 15K-Creed Kemenah[13]; 17. 19H-Joel Myers Jr[21]; 18. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 19. 29-Zeth Sabo[12]; 20. 97-Cole Macedo[24]; 21. 101-Kalib Henry[16]; 22. W20-Greg Wilson[17]; 23. 22-Brandon Spithaler[14]; 24. 99-Skylar Gee[9]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series Takes on Spoon River Doubleheader
LEWISTOWN, IL (July 16, 2024) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to action from the summer break this Friday and Saturday night for a doubleheader at Spoon River Speedway with the POWRi National Midget League.
Now entering the second half of the season, Cannon McIntosh leads the Xtreme Outlaw championship standings by 145 points over Ryan Timms with 14 races complete and 15 remaining. Spoon River kicks off another extended stretch of action with the Series, racing in each of the next four weekends through the middle of August.
Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2024 Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series hits the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval for a 25-lap, $4,000-to-win main event Friday, July 19, before the 30-lap, $5,000-to-win finale on Saturday. Ashton Torgerson currently leads Challenge Series points by 11 over Ryan Timms; the champion of the miniseries receives a $2,500 bonus check at season’s end in October.
Tickets for both nights at Spoon River are available by clicking here. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
HALFWAY THERE – Cannon McIntosh leads the Xtreme Outlaw Series back into action as the points leader with only half of the season remaining in the quest for his first career national Midget series championship.
McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, holds a 145-point lead over second place Ryan Timms with four Features wins in the first 14 races of 2024. He held similar statistics at the halfway point of the 2023 season, totaling four Feature wins and maintaining a points gap of over 100 on second place, but fell back to fourth in the championship standings after the season finale.
He’s also riding a streak of 14-straight top-five finishes in Xtreme Outlaw Series competition, going all the way back to the season opener in Du Quoin in March. This past weekend, McIntosh bagged two podium finishes in USAC Midget competition at Jefferson County Speedway (Fairbury, NE), giving he and his crew at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) a momentum boost before an extended stretch of Xtreme Outlaw Series racing for the next four weekends.
TARGET ACQUIRED – Sitting 145 points out of the lead in second place is McIntosh’s KKM teammate, Ryan Timms – a USAC winner over the weekend, now charged with momentum and ready to begin chipping away at his points deficit.
Timms, 17, of Oklahoma City, OK, scored his fourth Midget win of the season Saturday at Jefferson County and now has two wins with both Xtreme and USAC with half of each series’ schedule remaining. Timms is a winner with Xtreme at both Farmer City Raceway and Atomic Speedway this season, tying him for third-most wins with Illinois racer Karter Sarff at two apiece.
Though Timms has yet to see the high banks of Spoon River in a Midget, the speed and banking he experienced at Atomic will be similar, pointing to a potential third and fourth Xtreme Outlaw win of the year Friday and Saturday night.
GOT THE POWR – Similar to 2023, McIntosh leads the POWRi National Midget League points standings at the halfway point of the season but only by 10 points over full-timer Gunnar Setser.
McIntosh has two POWRi wins so far this season – one in the Challenge Series event at Doe Run Raceway in May and the other in the most recent POWRi National event at Macon Speedway during the tour’s annual Illinois SPEEDweek in June.
Karter Sarff clinched the 2023 POWRi National championship in the final race of the season over McIntosh last October. The 21-year-old from Mason City, IL, has won twice with the Xtreme Outlaw Series this year and currently sits eighth in Series points.
CHALLENGE SERIES – Spoon River will play host to Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2024 Challenge Series – a tight points race where the top-six drivers in the standings are separated by 100 points.
Ashton Torgerson currently leads the points standings by 11 over Ryan Timms. Torgerson, 18, of Glendale, AZ, has two wins and three top-fives in the four completed races and will go for his fifth Midget win overall this weekend. Between Xtreme and POWRi, he’s totaled four Feature wins so far in his rookie Midget season.
While Timms remains 11 points behind Torgerson, McIntosh sits 13 points back in third place, Chase McDermand is fourth at 30 points back, Gavin Miller is fifth at 96 points back, and Zach Daum is sixth, 100 points out of the lead.
PAST WINNERS – While national Midget series racing has not seen the high banks of Spoon River in three years, two Xtreme Outlaw Series full-timers and Illinois natives have graced its Victory Lane hill in Midget competition before.
Former Badger Midget Racing Association champion Chase McDermand won two D2 Midget-style IMRA-sanctioned races at the track in 2017. The 23-year-old from Springfield, IL, currently sits fourth in the championship standings, still looking for his first Feature win of the year.
Zach Daum – the inaugural Series champion from Pocahontas, IL – won a POWRi National event there in 2014, topping star open-wheel names like Rico Abreu, Tanner Thorson and Justin Peck in the main event. Fast forward to 2024 and the three-time POWRi National champion sits fifth in Xtreme championship standings with one win and seven top-five finishes in 14 races.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday-Saturday, July 19-20, at Spoon River Speedway in Lewistown, IL
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter/X – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 3056 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K
Ryan Timms: 2911 points (-145) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67
Chase McDermand: 2812 points (-244) | CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
Ashton Torgerson: 2792 points (-264) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K
Zach Daum: 2608 points (-448) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
Hayden Reinbold: 2525 points (-531) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
Trevor Cline: 2382 points (-674) | Cline Racing #55
Karter Sarff: 2375 points (-681) | Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K
Kale Drake: 2269 points (-787) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97K
Tyler Edwards: 2260 points (-796) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #14S
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K)
3 wins – Ashton Torgerson (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K), Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler Racing #7x), Kale Drake (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U)
Toyota Feature laps led (13 drivers)
86 laps – Cannon McIntosh
70 laps – Ashton Torgerson
52 laps – Ryan Timms
44 laps – Kale Drake
41 laps – Karter Sarff
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull
25 laps – Zach Daum
12 laps – Taylor Reimer
11 laps – Jade Avedisian
5 laps – Michael Pickens
4 laps – Tyler Edwards
1 lap – Chase McDermand
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (8 drivers)
4 awards – Ethan Mitchell
3 awards – Kale Drake
2 awards – Karter Sarff
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Trevor Cline, Zach Daum
Heat Race winners (19 drivers)
6 wins – Ashton Torgerson
5 wins – Kale Drake
4 wins – Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh, Chase McDermand
3 wins – Ryan Timms, Tyler Edwards
2 wins – Gavin Miller, Jade Avedisian, Nick Hoffman, Trevor Cline, Karter Sarff
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Ethan Mitchell, Tyler Edwards
High-points honors (10 drivers)
2 honors – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Zach Daum, Ashton Torgerson
1 honor – Tyler Edwards, Chase McDermand, Karter Sarff, Gavin Miller, Kale Drake, Michael Pickens
Last Chance Showdown wins (10 drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell, Ashton Torgerson, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones, Mitchell Davis
Hard Charger Awards (11 drivers)
3 awards – Hayden Reinbold
2 awards – Ryan Timms
1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms, Kayla Roell, Gunnar Setser, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Elijah Gile, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh
Podium finishes (13 drivers)
10 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
6 podiums – Ryan Timms
5 podiums – Zach Daum
4 podiums – Chase McDermand, Ashton Torgerson
3 podiums – Karter Sarff, Kale Drake
2 podiums – Gavin Miller
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Jade Avedisian, Michael Pickens, Trevor Cline
Top-10 finishes (32 drivers)
14 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh
13 top-10s – Chase McDermand
12 top-10s – Ryan Timms
10 top-10s – Ashton Torgerson
9 top-10s – Zach Daum, Karter Sarff
7 top-10s – Gavin Miller, Kale Drake, Jade Avedisian
6 top-10s – Trevor Cline, Hayden Reinbold
5 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
4 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Tyler Edwards
3 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell, Mitchell Davis
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Gunnar Setser, TJ Smith, Sam Johnson
1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Thomas Meseraull, Will Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray, Todd McVay, Kevin Thomas Jr, Elijah Gile, Brayton Lynch, Nick Drake, Jacob Dykstra, Briggs Danner, Michael Pickens
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs, MO / Kale Drake (1)
5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan Timms (1)
6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton Torgerson (1)
7. Fri, May 10 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Ashton Torgerson (2)
8. Sat, May 11 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Cannon McIntosh (2)
9. Tue, May 21 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Karter Sarff (2)
10. Wed, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Zach Daum (1)
11. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Ryan Timms (2)
12. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Cannon McIntosh (3)
13. Thu, May 30 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Cannon McIntosh (4)
14. Fri, May 31 / Coles County Speedway / Matoon, IL / Ashton Torgerson (3)
1 MONTH ALERT: Jackson Nationals Brings World of Outlaws to Another Marquee Stop in August
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Jackson Nationals 2023
A week after crowning a new Knoxville Nationals champion, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will crown another “Nationals” champion at Jackson Motorplex.
The Greatest Show on Dirt returns to Minnesota for the 46th FENDT Jackson Nationals, Aug. 16-17, with Saturday’s finale paying $25,000 to the champion.
Logan Schuchart and Carson Macedo are the most recent champions, having both won their two titles in back-to-back years. Schuchart won his with Shark Racing in 2020 and 2021 and then Macedo won his with Jason Johnson Racing the following two years.
Of current full-time World of Outlaws drivers, Schuchart and Macedo are tied with 10-time Series champion and 2018 Jackson Nationals champion Donny Schatz for the most wins (3) at the 4/10-mile track.
While Giovanni Scelzi has yet to win at Jackson Motorplex, he was one of the most consistent drivers at the Jackson Nationals last year with finishes of sixth, second and fifth, respectively. He and his KCP Racing team are championship contenders this year and entered the second half of the season by picking up a $20,000-to-win event at Beaver Dam Raceway.
In addition to the on-track action, fans will be treated to off-track fun with the Race Day Live show at the Sage Fruit stage both days before Hot Laps, featuring interviews with the biggest stars at the event.
Before the World of Outlaws role into town, the Jackson Nationals will kick off on Thursday with the Midwest Sprint Touring Series 360 Sprint Cars taking the top bill. They’ll also join the World of Outlaws Saturday night.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Aug. 16-17
Location – Jackson, MN
Track Record – 12.572 seconds by Carson Macedo on Aug. 20, 2022
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
How to Watch – Can’t be there? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Jackson Motorplex –
2023 – James McFadden on Aug. 17, James McFadden on Aug. 18, Carson Macedo on Aug. 19
2022 – Logan Schuchart on August 20 (Day), Carson Macedo on August 20 (Night)
2021 – Kerry Madsen on June 24, Kerry Madsen on June 25, Logan Schuchart on June 27
2020 – Brad Sweet on June 25, Logan Schuchart on June 26 and 27
2019 – Brad Sweet on June 29; Carson Macedo on June 28; Brad Sweet on June 27
2018 – Jason Johnson on June 8, Jason Johnson and Donny Schatz on June 9
2017 – Ian Madsen on June 1, Kerry Madsen on June 2, Brad Sweet on June 3
2016 – Daryn Pittman on June 24
2014 – Joey Saldana on June 13
2013 – Donny Schatz on June 14
2010 – Steve Kinser on May 1
2006 – Donny Schatz on Sept. 16
2005 – Daryn Pittman on Sept. 23
2004 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 24
1988 – Sammy Swindell on July 6, Steve Kinser on Aug. 20
1987 – Bobby Davis Jr. on July 9
DIRTVision Launches ‘Driven to Dirt’ Docu-Series
CONCORD, NC (July 16, 2024) – DIRTVision will immerse fans deeper into the world of dirt racing with the new “Driven to Dirt” docu-series, going behind the scenes with the stars of the World of Outlaws and the year’s biggest events.
The first round of the new series will feature drivers from the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models, giving fans never-before-seen access to their career and life away from the track.
There will also be episodes dedicated to exploring some of the World of Outlaws’ biggest events, such as the Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway, Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway and World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
“We’re excited to bring fans a new way to show them a side of the sport and drivers they rarely get to see,” said Charlie Mellilo, chief media and marketing officer at World Racing Group. “Fans will get to see World of Outlaws drivers’ lives away from the track, get to know their families, and hear their stories. This goes well beyond what’s presented on a regular race weekend.”
The first episode, featuring World of Outlaws Sprint Car driver David Gravel, will air exclusively on DIRTVision on Monday, Aug. 12. Then, there will be a new episode each month through January 2025 with a mix of Sprint Car and Late Model drivers like four-time Series champion Brandon Sheppard, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz, Giovanni Scelzi, Nick Hoffman and more – all available with a DIRTVision FAST PASS subscription.
Full trailer: https://x.com/WorldofOutlaws/status/1813242121710612983
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Brad Doty Classic, Kings Royal Create Huge Week of Sprint Car Racing in Ohio
Plenty of money and prestige are up for grabs this week at Attica and Eldora
ATTICA, OH (July 15, 2024) - One of the biggest weeks in Sprint Car Racing has arrived.
All eyes are on Ohio this week as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll into the “Buckeye State” for a trio of prestigious races.
First up is the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products on Tuesday, July 16. The summertime staple of the World of Outlaws calendar takes place at Attica Raceway Park for the ninth consecutive year since shifting back to the northern Ohio facility in 2016.
It’s not only about a race on Tuesday night, but it’s also about honoring a man who has dedicated so much of his life to Sprint Car Racing. Brad Doty starred behind the wheel in the 1980s, and ever since his career-ending injury in 1988, he’s stayed heavily involved through a variety of avenues helping elevate the sport.
Then it’s time for a trip to the Kingdom of Eldora Speedway. All of Sprint Car racing’s top names will journey to the castle constructed by Earl Baltes before he passed the torch to Tony Stewart in 2004.
The two nights (July 19-20) of action at “The Big E” begin with the Knight Before, dishing out $25,000 to the victor. Then on Saturday the 41st Kings Royal King will be crowned, cementing their name in Sprint Car history and taking $175,000 in riches to the bank.
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ATTICA ACES: A handful of names stand out as potential favorites to claim the Brad Doty Classic based on their success at the Ohio oval.
Donny Schatz leads the list of contenders with five Attica wins – the most through the World of Outlaws 24 visits to the track. He’s only missed the top 10 once in 18 Attica attempts. Schatz is already a four-time Brad Doty Classic winner (most all-time), splitting two victories apiece at Attica and Limaland.
Kyle Larson intends to pursue a few pieces of history on Tuesday at Attica. Last year he became the first driver to ever top back-to-back Brad Doty Classics. The three-time winner of the event could equal Donny Schatz’s record tally of four. “Yung Money” owns four overall World of Outlaws wins at Attica, and a fifth would also equal Schatz for the most in that category.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid is always stout at Attica. He’s made 24 overall Feature starts and posted podiums in half of them, highlighted by a thrilling World of Outlaws win earlier this year aboard the Roth Motorsports No. 83 and a local victory in 2020.
Brock Zearfoss added his name to the list of Brad Doty Classic winners in 2019 at Attica. That came with the All-Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC), and a World of Outlaws win on Tuesday would make him the sixth competitor with multiple Brad Doty Classic triumphs.
Attica will also attract many of its talented regulars that compete at the track on a weekly basis including 2024 winners Cap Henry, Craig Mintz, Cale Thomas, and Bryce Lucius.
KING OF KINGS: There’s only one king of Sprint Car Racing, and his name is Steve Kinser. But one current competitor has the opportunity to match one of “The King’s” royal records.
Kinser topped seven Kings Royal during his illustrious career, which is the most through 40 runnings. Last year, Donny Schatz drove the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 to his sixth Kings Royal title, making this year the first chance he’ll have to equal Kinser’s crown collection.
There’s no reason to think Schatz won’t be in contention for his seventh coronation. Eldora is home to 18 of the Fargo, ND native’s 314 career wins. The 10-time champion also topped the 2002 Historical Big One. Schatz has podiumed in seven of his last 11 Eldora races including both nights of #LetsRaceTwo back in May. He’ll enter the week fresh off his third win of 2024 after an impressive drive at Wilmot.
CROWN CHASING: The list of Kings Royal champions is filled with legends of the sport. But there are a handful of future Hall of Famers and noteworthy names on the World of Outlaws roster still seeking to grace the throne for the first time.
Logan Schuchart stands out among those eying their first Kings Royal victory. The Shark Racing pilot has won four times with the World of Outlaws at Eldora, making it tied for the winningest track on his Series résumé. He also claimed the first Sprint Car Eldora Million last year. The 2019 Kings Royal is Schuchart’s best showing to date when he started 12th and drove to the front and led 15 laps before finishing second.
David Gravel already owns wins in the sport’s two other top crown jewels – Knoxville Nationals and National Open – but the Kings Royal has eluded the current Series point leader. Last year he equaled his best Kings Royal run with a third-place outing in the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. Six times Gravel has stood in Eldora Victory Lane including the final night of #LetsRaceTwo earlier this year.
Carson Macedo has been rapping on the castle door through the last four Kings Royals. He’s finished no worse than eighth and grabbed a pair of third place runs in one of the two contested in 2021 and the 2022 editions. Macedo owns a trio of checkered flags at “The House that Earl Built” most recently in last year’s Knight Before in the Jason Johnson Racing ride.
Sheldon Haudenschild is an Ohio native, and he’s still looking to top his home state’s most prestigious Sprint Car event. He’s been in the top five in four of the last five editions, peaking a second in 2021. Haudenschild won at Eldora earlier this season. A victory on Saturday would add him to this list alongside his father and three-time King Jac Haudenschild, and they’d become the first father-son duo to don the Crown.
Giovanni Scelzi struggled at “The Big E” early in his career, but he’s found speed as of late at the historic half mile. Four of his last five Eldora starts have resulted in top fives including a trio of podiums. Back in May he posted his best career Eldora finish with a runner-up in the KCP Racing No. 18.
RETURNING KINGS: The Eldora roster is expected to include more former Kings in addition to Donny Schatz looking to sit atop the throne once again.
Brad Sweet is set to pursue his third crown in the Kasey Kahne Racing No. 49. The Grass Valley, CA native topped the 2013 edition for his second ever World of Outlaws victory. The five-time Series champ also earned the spoils of $175,000 when he won in 2019. He’ll look to join Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, Jac Haudenschild, and Sammy Swindell as those with at least three Kings Royal titles.
Two years ago, Myerstown, PA’s Brent Marks capped off an incredible week when he was crowned King. Marks also claimed the return of the Historical Big One two days before, totaling $275,000 in winnings between the two. He’ll attempt to become the ninth multi-time King.
Tyler Courtney’s first ever World of Outlaws triumph came in the form of a Kings Royal crown in 2021. “Sunshine” is always a threat at Eldora no matter what he’s wheeling as he’s won 13 times at the half mile between a winged Sprint Car, non-wing Sprint Car, Midget, and a Silver Crown car.
Kerry Madsen claimed the crown 10 years ago to become the first Australian Kings Royal champion. He’s expected to be behind the wheel of the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55 at Eldora this weekend.
STAR-STUDDED: On top of the hugely talented collection of names already listed, many more Sprint Car stars are planning to be at one or both of the events on this week’s agenda.
The nation’s winningest driver – Anthony Macri – intends to make the trip one state west from Pennsylvania to Ohio. Already in the month of July Macri has won three PA Speedweek races on his way to the event title.
Rico Abreu will be in the Eldora pit area in search of his first Kings Royal. The St. Helena, CA native ran second in 2016. Of his nine total wins at the half mile, three were in World of Outlaws competition including a pair last year.
Spencer Bayston has been to Victory Lane at both Attica and Eldora. He got his first ever World of Outlaws victory in the 2021 Brad Doty Classic, and he drove a Midget to an Eldora victory with USAC in 2017.
These few will be joined be so many more as huge fields are expected to fill both the Attica and Eldora pit areas this week.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Tuesday, July 16 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH
Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (34/73 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4312 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-58 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-64 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-98 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-136 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-194 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-250 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-508 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-760 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-894 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
9 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart
FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers):
224 Laps – David Gravel
199 Laps – Carson Macedo
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
120 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
78 Laps – Donny Schatz
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Logan Schuchart
34 Laps – Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
33 Laps – Kyle Larson
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
15 Laps – Ryan Timms
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tyler Courtney
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (14 Drivers):
8 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
7 Quick Times – David Gravel
3 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
HEAT RACE WINNERS (32 Drivers):
20 Heat Wins – David Gravel
15 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
7 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Tyler Courtney, Logan Schuchart
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Daryn Pittman, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (51 Drivers):
27 Dashes – David Gravel
26 Dashes – Carson Macedo
23 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
22 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
19 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
16 Dashes – Donny Schatz
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
8 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman, Danny Sams III
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Parker Price-Miller, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (26 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson, Landon Crawley
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (21 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson, Cale Thomas
PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers):
18 Podiums – David Gravel
16 Podiums – Carson Macedo
12 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
11 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney
2 Podiums – Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Kyle Larson, Aaron Reutzel
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Logan Schuchart, Emerson Axsom
TOP 10 FINISHES (60 Drivers):
31 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
30 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, David Gravel
29 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
28 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
27 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
22 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
18 Top 10s – Bill Balog
10 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
8 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
6 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, James McFadden
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen, Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Scotty Milan, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Parker Price-Miller, Daryn Pittman, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
For the full 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
DONNY DOMINATION: Masterclass in Traffic Leads Schatz to Second Badger 40 Victory
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WILMOT, WI (July 13, 2024) - The time of year is near when Donny Schatz begins to heat up. And he stoked the flames in a big way on Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway.
Sprint Car Racing’s crown jewels are where the Fargo, ND legend has always excelled. The Kings Royal and NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals are both less than a month away, and Schatz appears to be getting warmed up at the right time.
The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion delivered an absolute masterclass at Wilmot. Schatz lost the lead on the opening lap after starting on the pole, grabbed it back on Lap 10, and set sail through traffic on his way to a Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 victory.
After Friday’s opener didn’t go Schatz’s way when he started 14th and had to salvage a sixth place run, rolling into Victory Lane on Saturday felt even sweeter.
“Last night was really trying, but that’s what makes nights like this so much more important,” Schatz said. “The guys spent a lot of time today digging and changing things. It was a whole different race car tonight. Hats off to them – Scuba (Steve Swenson), Todd (Devnich), and Dauson (Heitritter). There’s a lot of communication there, and that’s what it takes to be in this situation.
“We won the Larry Hillerud Memorial, so that’s pretty damn cool. Larry was a North Dakota boy with tons of passion for this sport. I’m sure he’s up there arguing with my dad about something. I’m pretty honored to win this tonight.”
The triumph marked Schatz’s second Badger 40 triumph to go along with the one he topped in 2019. Schatz joins David Gravel (four) and Carson Macedo (three) as the only drivers with multiple World of Outlaws wins at Wilmot. His third win of the season snaps a 20-race winless drought dating back to I-55 in mid-April. Schatz’s career win total with The Greatest Show on Dirt grew to 314.
Schatz led the field to green for the 40-lap finale with Michael “Buddy” Kofoid alongside. The outside lane proved to be the place to be for the start as Kofoid jumped out ahead to lead the opening lap in the Roth Motorsports No. 83.
The opening laps belonged to Kofoid as he maintained a small advantage over Schatz. But when traffic came into play, the gap began to fade.
Schatz closed in on the top spot aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 as Kofoid struggled to work through slower cars. And on Lap 10 the door opened.
Kofoid drifted up the track in Turns 1 and 2 as he started down heavy traffic and Schatz pounced. He stuck the lowline perfectly in the No. 15 and powered ahead of Kofoid as the two raced down the back straightaway.
Schatz had no plans of letting Kofoid return the favor. Right away he began to masterfully carve his way through traffic. He went anywhere required to clear a lapper. Schatz could even float right through the middle of the turns to complete a pass. It didn’t matter where he went. Schatz would not be slowed.
Behind Schatz the battle for second heated up between Kofoid and Carson Macedo, who was in search of his fourth Wilmot triumph in a row. Macedo blasted around Kofoid on the high line on Lap 14 to secure the spot.
But even with a new runner-up, the distance between first and second expanded. Schatz pushed the margin over six seconds by Lap 21.
A caution with 18 laps to go gave the rest of the field a chance. It lined Macedo, winner of the past three at Wilmot, alongside Schatz. But it simply did not matter who was placed in his proximity. Schatz only had plans to drive away from them.
And that’s exactly what he did when the green flag brought the racing back to life. Schatz drove away from Macedo and went back to work navigating traffic when he reached the tail of the field. On multiple occasions he even split cars running side by side to clear both of them. When the checkered flag waved Schatz crossed the finish line nearly seven seconds ahead.
“That was a hell of a lot of fun,” Schatz said. “Traffic was actually pretty awesome for me there. There were a couple times we would get two or three-wide and split guys. That car was really good no matter where we went.”
Macedo’s pursuit of four in a row at Wilmot fell one spot shy as he brought the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 home in the runner-up spot. After putting on a dominating performance of his own on Friday, Macedo had a front row seat to watch Schatz do the same a night later.
“I think Donny tonight was a little bit like I was last night,” Macedo explained. “I feel like he could just maneuver and really go anywhere on the racetrack. I felt like I was decent in (Turns) 3 and 4 moving around a little bit. But I had to stay pretty committed other than that, especially in (Turns) 1 and 2. That allowed him to get through lapped traffic a little bit easier and better. But overall this is a great effort for this JJR team.”
Sheldon Haudenschild moved by Kofoid in the closing laps to claim the final spot on the podium. It was a productive 40 laps for the Wooster, OH native as his NOS Energy Drink No. 17 got better and better throughout the Feature.
“I worked on him (Kofoid) the whole race,” Haudenschild said. “Him and the 41 (Macedo) had a good battle, and I was just kind of sitting back there watching and was able to move around a little bit. I wasn’t sure what happened after that restart. I think Buddy’s car might’ve went away a little bit, and I think we got better and also kind of ran the 41 down there at the end, too.”
Buddy Kofoid and David Gravel completed the top five.
Logan Schuchart picked up the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a run from 17th to eighth.
Buddy Kofoid claimed his third Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the eighth of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Buddy Kofoid (24th Heat Race win of career), David Gravel (261st of career), and Giovanni Scelzi (50th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Donny Schatz (527th of career).
Donny Schatz topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Creed Kemenah won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Scotty Thiel.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Ohio for a huge trio of races. First up is the $15,000-to-win Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac® Pet Products at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday, July 16. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
Then it’s off to the iconic Eldora Speedway for the Knight Before ($25,000-to-win) on Friday, July 19 and the 41st Kings Royal on Saturday, July 20 offering up $175,000 in riches to the victor. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[4]; 4. 83-Michael Kofoid[2]; 5. 2-David Gravel[7]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[13]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[10]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[17]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 10. 21H-Brady Bacon[5]; 11. 70-Kraig Kinser[8]; 12. 29-Logan McCandless[9]; 13. W20-Greg Wilson[19]; 14. 45-Landon Brooks[23]; 15. 15K-Creed Kemenah[21]; 16. 7S-Landon Crawley[14]; 17. 24D-Danny Sams III[12]; 18. 79-Blake Nimee[16]; 19. 3N-Jake Neuman[20]; 20. 6-Kelby Watt[11]; 21. 96-Jake Blackhurst[18]; 22. 49J-Josh Schneiderman[22]; 23. 16-Anthony Knierim[24]; 24. 73-Scotty Thiel[15]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
BADGER BEATDOWN: Carson Macedo Engineers Flawless Drive to Third Consecutive Wilmot Victory
The Californian laps up to ninth on his way to victory in the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 opener
WILMOT, WI (July 12, 2024) - Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing have Wilmot Raceway figured out right now.
They entered Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 weekend as winners of the two most recent World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car races at the Wisconsin facility. And on Friday night the pairing delivered their strongest statement yet at the 1/3 mile.
Macedo started second for the 40-lap Feature and put on a masterclass. After surviving one early challenge from Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, he simply drove away. The Lemoore, CA native wheeled the Albaugh No. 41 wherever he wanted. He worked through traffic on the top. He worked through traffic on the bottom.
When the checkered flag waved to punctuate the beatdown, Macedo had lapped up to the ninth place finisher and crossed the line nearly six seconds ahead of Kofoid in the runner-up spot. From the moment the green flag dropped, Macedo knew he was steering a special setup on Friday night.
“That was ridiculous. My car was unbelievable there, especially when we got into traffic,” Macedo said. “I knew we were going to be in really good shape when we got to traffic just because I could pretty much run wherever I wanted as long as I had clean air on my wings. It would go pretty much everywhere. I could split cars. And you know when you’re good like that it’s going to be tough to get by you. Tonight was one of those nights. It was definitely a Philip Dietz race car, just incredible from start to finish.”
The third consecutive Wilmot victory matches David Gravel’s run of three straight in 2014, 2016, and 2017 for the longest streak at the track. Wilmot is also now tied with Tri-State Speedway, Eldora Speedway, and Jackson Motorplex as the track where Macedo has won most often with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He’s up to 38 career World of Outlaws triumphs. He also cut the gap between himself and Donny Schatz for second in the standings down to just two points.
Kofoid and Macedo led the field to green for the night’s 40-lap conclusion. It took no time for Macedo to flex his muscle as he powered ahead of Kofoid on the outside and led the first lap.
A flurry of early cautions forced Macedo to withstand multiple restarts. Kofoid kept him honest as Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, David Gravel, and Giovanni Scelzi all jockeyed for spots within the top five behind them.
A golden opportunity for Kofoid to challenge for the win arose on a restart with 30 laps remaining. Kofoid kept the Roth Motorsports No. 83 close to Macedo as the green brought the field back to life. Exiting Turn 4 on the next lap he got a strong run on the bottom and looked under Macedo in Turns 1 and 2. Right when it looked like he may slide him for the lead, the yellow lights flashed once again for a slowing car on the other end of the racetrack.
On the ensuing restart Macedo made sure Kofoid had no chance at slipping by. He powered ahead when the green flag flew and began to build what eventually became an enormous advantage.
Kofoid managed to stay within striking distance in clean air, but instead of traffic helping him erase the gap, it played to Macedo’s advantage. One the lead duo caught the tail of the field, Macedo went to work slicing his way through as Kofoid struggled to maintain pace. The margin grew over a second on Lap 22. Two laps later it was over two seconds. By Lap 30 he had pushed the lead to more than four seconds, and the next circuit it ballooned to more than five seconds.
Traffic stood no chance of slowing his march toward the checkered flag. The gap reached its peak on Lap 38 when Macedo crossed the line 6.785 seconds ahead. He sealed the deal with just under a six-second margin between himself and the runner-up.
After losing out on multiple wins this year late in races, Macedo and the JJR crew have prioritized maintaining speed through the duration of Features. And that’s exactly what they did at Wilmot.
“I think that we’ve been trying to work on that for the last few races,” Macedo said. “And I feel like we definitely hit it tonight. It seemed like as the race went on I kept getting my wing back and just kept getting better. I looked up at one point and was like, ‘Man, I’m all the way back.’ And I felt like I could maybe even grab a little more wing, but then at times I would get tight as well. Just hats off to this JJR team.”
Kofoid brought the Roth Motorsports machine home second to earn back-to-back runner-up finishes after claiming second on Wednesday at Beaver Dam. He knew Macedo had an incredibly fast machine but couldn’t help wonder what could’ve been if the early ill-timed yellow hadn’t occurred.
“The 41 guys were just really good, and Carson did a really good job,” Kofoid said. “Who knows if the green stayed and the yellow didn’t come out. There was still a whole race left, and they were extremely good, but it would’ve been nice to see how it played out at least.”
After slipping back to sixth early in the race, David Gravel clawed his way back to third to round out the podium. That marked his 18th World of Outlaws podium of the season in the Big Game Motorsports machine as the No. 2 really came alive late for yet another strong run.
“Man, we just weren’t really good around the bottom of (Turns) 1 and 2,” Gravel said. “I thought, if your car was operating good, that would’ve been the place to be. But we had to slide across, keep our wing speed up, hit that grip, and get down the backstretch really, really fast. Once I did that, I was able to gain on Sheldon and get past Brady. We closed on Buddy, but just like all positioning, if he got held up by a lapped car I caught him, and when I got caught up he pulled away.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and Brady Bacon completed the top five.
A 14th to sixth run earned Donny Schatz his Series-leading sixth KSE Racing Hard Charger of 2024.
Brock Zearfoss claimed his frist Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the second of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Brock Zearfoss (21st Heat Race win of career), Brady Bacon (fifth of career), and Carson Macedo (128th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Sheldon Haudenschild (114th of career).
Buddy Kofoid topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Landon Crawley won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Bill Balog.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday, July 13. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 5. 21H-Brady Bacon[3]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[14]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson[11]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[8]; 11. 73-Scotty Thiel[16]; 12. 23-Garet Williamson[15]; 13. 70-Kraig Kinser[10]; 14. 45-Landon Brooks[22]; 15. 6-Kelby Watt[18]; 16. 15K-Creed Kemenah[20]; 17. 24D-Danny Sams III[17]; 18. 17B-Bill Balog[12]; 19. 7S-Landon Crawley[21]; 20. 3N-Jake Neuman[23]; 21. 10V-Matt VanderVere[24]; 22. 96-Jake Blackhurst[19]; 23. 29-Logan McCandless[9]; 24. 10W-Mike Reinke[13]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
OF MIDGETS AND MONSTERS: Torgerson Family Keeping Open Wheel, Monster Truck Racing Tradition Alive
CONCORD, NC (July 11, 2024) – From Midgets to Sprint Cars, Micro Sprints and even Monster Trucks, dirt motorsports has run through the Torgerson family blood for over 40 years.
In 2024, Ashton Torgerson, along with brother Austin Torgerson, help carry the family tradition into the 21st century with their careers in Sprint Cars, Micro Sprints and most recently, Midgets, with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Ashton, a winner of three Features through the first 14 Series events – second most of any driver – has been a standout on the national Midget stage in his rookie season with Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM). With wins at Farmer City Raceway, Humboldt Speedway and Coles County Speedway, Ashton’s early stretch of success has been an eye-opener for himself, his team and even his own family.
“Once we first started with the season, I got talking with Keith and was saying that it would be cool to get one win,” Ashton said. “We’ll try to get one win and see how it goes. Coming out and winning the Turnpike Challenge with POWRi, that was pretty [cool]. It was like, ‘Wow, OK.’”
“Keith had told me, he’s like, ‘We’re going to win with Ashton this year,’” said Danny Torgerson, Ashton’s father. “And I’m like, ‘I’d be happy with a few top fives and just him progressing.’ For him to get a win that early I think surprised a lot of us.”
However, the foundation of Ashton’s racing success was built many years ago.
Ashton’s grandfather, Stanley Torgerson, began the family tradition with his first venture into Monster Trucks in the 1980s as the founder of International Promotions Incorporated – one of the earliest Monster Truck event brands. After selling the company in 2001, Danny repurchased it, which in 2010 evolved into the present-day AMP Live Events.
Now operating with over 20 different trucks and three different tours – including the Monster X Tour, Monster Truck Nitro Tour and WGAS – AMP puts on events both in the United States and overseas, having brought Monster Truck racing to fans in Europe, Asia and South America.
Ashton has always been around the Monster Truck scene, attending shows since he was a child. While he got his first opportunity to get behind the wheel of a truck several years ago, Ashton has been getting more involved this year in his free time when not racing Midgets.
In March, he made an appearance with one of AMP's many entities piloting the famed Monster Patrol truck at North Alabama Speedway in Tuscumbia, AL. This weekend, he’ll be in action again piloting a truck at Auto City Speedway in Clio, MI – a welcomed, fun escape from the dirt ovals he’s used to racing on.
“You get to go out there and pretty much just have fun doing jumps, crush some cars, do some donuts and sling mud,” Ashton said. “It’s super cool to be able to do that.”
While most racers with visions of a future in oval track racing tend to stick to the tracks with four turns throughout their careers, Ashton has never shied away from the opportunity to drive something different.
“If it has a steering wheel, a gas pedal and a brake pedal, I’m in,” Ashton said. “I like to drive anything and just keep in the seat in anything while I’m gone from the Midgets. If I’m not racing the Midget, I want to be racing something else. If I’m not racing anything else, I’ll be running the Monster Truck. Just to have fun and keep me on my toes.”
Recently, Ashton’s older brother Austin has been making waves of his own in Micro Sprints. With four-straight top-five finishes during the four-race CA Speedweek Micro Sprint event in California, Austin’s consistency garnered him the miniseries points championship in the Super 600 division.
Austin and Ashton also competed against each other in the first four races of the Xtreme Outlaw Series season in March and April – Austin with Mounce/Stout Motorsports and Ashton with KKM – keeping the competitive flame alive between the two brothers.
“We always give each other some crap,” Ashton said. “Normally, we’re always pretty good with each other about it and we’re definitely proud of each other. But either way, we’ll give each other some crap and see who will beat each other. Sometimes, I’ll even try and make him bet on it. There’s always a little rivalry going on.”
From a father’s perspective, Danny has enjoyed seeing the success his sons have had so early on in their careers and looks forward to the accomplishments that lie ahead.
“I’m pretty proud of what they’ve accomplished,” Danny said. “They’ve definitely worked for it. Some people, it just comes natural and super easy, and the boys have been racing literally since they were four.”
Watch Ashton Torgerson and the rest of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota get back in action Friday-Saturday, July 19-20, with the two-day Tom Knowles Memorial event at Spoon River Speedway in Lewistown, IL. Tickets for this event are on sale now at the link below.
BEAVER DAM BARNBURNER: Giovanni Scelzi Tops Thrilling JB Memorial for Another Beaver Dam Win
Scelzi bests Kofoid and Axsom for second Beaver Dam score and a $20,000 payday
BEAVER DAM, WI (July 10, 2024) - Beaver Dam Raceway continues to be a special place for Giovanni Scelzi and the KCP Racing crew.
Two years ago, it’s where current crew chief Adam Clark took the reins of the team to get his start calling the shots for a major Sprint Car operation. Then last year it’s where Clark got his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory as a crew chief when Scelzi took the car to Victory Lane at the Wisconsin oval.
And on Wednesday night Beaver Dam became the site of another noteworthy moment for the No. 18 team. Scelzi topped a thrilling three-way battle between himself, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, and Emerson Axsom to make Beaver Dam the first track where the Californian owns multiple victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The Series sophomore snatched the lead on Lap 15 and held off a late charge from Kofoid with a slick move in traffic to top the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial for a $20,000 payday.
“Man, what an incredible racetrack, incredible crowd on a Wednesday night. I’m so glad the Outlaws decided to reschedule this one,” Scelzi said. “This is turning into one of my favorite racetracks, for sure. It’s so nicely worked, smooth, two lanes – a top and a bottom. It kind of developed a middle at both ends, too. I knew the lappers were damn near three-wide in front of me, so I kind of had to play it safe but make my own lane as well. Great job to my guys.”
The win marked the third of 2024 for Scelzi and the ninth overall of “Hot Sauce’s” career with the World of Outlaws. Three victories are already a personal best in one season for the Fresno, CA native. Scelzi became the 10th different driver to top multiple World of Outlaws races at Beaver Dam through the Series’ 35 visits to the 1/3 mile.
The 40-lap finale was brought to green by Kofoid and Axsom with Scelzi close behind in fourth. Kofoid jumped ahead to the early advantage as Scelzi rocketed from fourth to second in the opening set of corners. Axsom quickly drove back by Scelzi and went right to work on Kofoid.
The door opened on Lap 3 as Axsom ducked under Kofoid and slid ahead of him to take over the lead in the Klaasmeyer/Petry No. 27.
Axsom wasted no time building an advantage in pursuit of his first World of Outlaws win. Behind him the battle brewed for second as Scelzi locked his sights on the Roth Motorsports No. 83. Scelzi stole the spot from Kofoid on Lap 5 but surrendered it back the following lap.
As the first quarter of the 40 laps came to a close Scelzi’s machine began to come to life. He used a big run down the back straightaway to slip under Kofoid and reclaim second on Lap 14. Then on the next circuit he got another strong head of steam heading into Turn 3 and used it to roll the bottom right by Axsom and take the lead.
Scelzi began to build his advantage as he worked smoothly through lapped cars. Axsom chopped into the gap on a few different laps but couldn’t ever find the speed to close back in on Scelzi’s tail tank. And behind him Kofoid was starting to piece together some solid laps as he looked to rejoin the battle for the win.
The contest for the runner-up spot reignited between Axsom and Kofoid with the Roth machine making its way back into second with seven laps remaining. The distance between Kofoid and Scelzi was more than a second when Kofoid got the spot, but it began to shrink right away as the laps clicked off. With only a few circuits remaining, Kofoid closed nearly to the tail tank of Scelzi.
But one slight slip up from Kofoid was all Scelzi needed to seal the deal. As the duo exited Turn 4 coming to two laps remaining, Kofoid narrowly missed the lane of grip on the bottom as Scelzi stayed glued to it and powered away down the front straightaway. Scelzi cleared a couple more lapped cars for breathing room and rolled to the checkered flag.
For Scelzi and company, the win served as a nice momentum boost with one of the biggest events in Sprint Car Racing on the horizon.
“They all dropped to the bottom in Turn 1, and I got to second and then got passed back by Buddy and just kind of rode there for a little bit,” Scelzi said of his race. “I felt like I could really go anywhere I wanted. Kudos to Adam for getting the car really good. I feel like we learned some stuff testing at Knoxville. Great job to my guys. Kings Royal is coming up.”
Kofoid settled for second after leading the opening two laps and making it close at the end. The Toyota Racing driver came away encouraged with the outing, especially with the speed of the No. 83 in the latter portion of the race.
“We really came alive probably the last 10, 15 laps and started trucking through the middle at least in (Turns) 1 and 2 and was good on the top in (Turns) 3 and 4,” Kofoid explained. “I just needed it to probably be slicker longer, but I felt like we were there at the end. Dylan, Nate, and Gage did a really good job. We’ve been off a little bit I feel like this last month or so. But to contend for a win today is, I feel like, a step in the right direction.”
Rounding out the top three was Emerson Axsom. The Franklin, IN native brought home his first career World of Outlaws podium in only his sixth Feature start with the Series. While happy with the result, it was a bit of a bittersweet moment for the 19-year-old as he felt a potential victory slipped away.
“I’m really happy with our speed, but I’m a little disappointed with some of the mistakes I made,” Axsom admitted. “But you’ve got to race with these guys to learn and make mistakes and then pick yourself up from it and learn. Leading it’s tough to tell where to run. Obviously Gio was running through the hole in (Turn) 3 and got a big run of me carrying a lot more speed through (Turns) 3 and 4. After I moved up, I felt really good. I just made some mistakes and let some professionals get by me that have been doing it a while. Obviously, I’m happy with our speed, but I want to win.”
Carson Macedo and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.
A 24th to 14th drive earned Cale Thomas the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo earned a Series-leading eighth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 is Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three and Four belonged to Giovanni Scelzi (49th Heat Race win of career), Garet Williamson (third of career), and David Gravel (260th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two went to Sheldon Haudenschild (113th of career).
Buddy Kofoid topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Kerry Madsen won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Brock Zearfoss.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Wisconsin’s Wilmot Raceway on July 12-13 for the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 3. 27-Emerson Axsom[2]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[10]; 6. 2-David Gravel[3]; 7. 83SR-James McFadden[9]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[7]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog[13]; 10. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 11. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 12. 45-Landon Brooks[11]; 13. 24D-Danny Sams III[15]; 14. 17GP-Cale Thomas[24]; 15. 55-Kerry Madsen[21]; 16. 73-Scotty Thiel[22]; 17. 6-Kelby Watt[17]; 18. 7S-Landon Crawley[14]; 19. 70-Kraig Kinser[20]; 20. 14-Sean Rayhall[18]; 21. 2W-Scott Neitzel[19]; 22. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[16]; 23. 29-Logan McCandless[12]; 24. 24T-Christopher Thram[23]
World of Outlaws World Finals Schedule Cements Four Nights of Dirt Track Racing, Entertainment
CONCORD, NC (July 9, 2024) – The World of Outlaws World Finals championship weekend at The Dirt Track at Charlotte is bringing four nights of on-track action with three premier dirt racing series, endless fan activities and celebrations like no other.
Set for Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 6-9, the championship crowning event will again feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds. However, this time, the Late Models will utilize the popular “every lap matters” format.
All three series will qualify on Wednesday, setting up the Heat Race lineups for Thursday and Friday. For the Late Model’s “every lap matters” format, drivers will earn points for where they qualify, where they finish in their Heat Race, where they finish in the Last Chance Showdown (if they don’t make it to the Feature) and where they finish in the Feature – Thursday and Friday only.
That will determine which 16 Late Model drivers are locked into Saturday’s Feature (based on their best points finish between the two nights) and who will have to race their way in through Saturday’s Last Chance Showdowns. Two Dashes (one for positions first through eighth, and the second for positions ninth through 16th) will determine how the top 16 drivers start in Saturday’s Feature.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Series will run their normal World Finals programs with points collected from Thursday and Friday setting up Saturday’s Heat Race lineups. All three series will crown their 2024 champion Saturday night with a confetti and fireworks filled celebration.
Along with the on-track action, fans will be treated to a plethora of activities and entertainment throughout the week.
Wednesday kicks off the fun with a Fan Fest party at noon in the midway. The Race Day Live show on the Sage Fruit Stage returns at noon all four days with driver interviews and music.
Friday will feature the one of the most unique visuals in all of motorsports with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models and Big Block Modifieds on track together for the 3X4 parade lap.
The final two nights of the week will be enhanced by NOS Energy Drink with the addition of Freestyle Motocross shows throughout the program.
Opening ceremonies is schedule for 4:45 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday and then will start at 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For the full World of Outlaws World Finals schedule, click here.
Last year’s World Finals saw milestone triumphs and a first-time champion. To follow the points battles for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series, click here, and follow the World of Outlaws World Finals’ Twitter (X) account.
Tickets are now on sale and available by clicking here. Make sure to purchase the four-day package by Aug. 31 to receive a free fan pit pass.
2024 Schedule Highlights
Wednesday, Nov. 6
• Fan Fest in midway (12 p.m.)
Race Day Live on Sage Fruit Stage (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Qualifying for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series
Thursday, Nov. 7
Race Day Live on Sage Fruit Stage (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Full race programs for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series
Friday, Nov. 8
Race Day Live on Sage Fruit Stage (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
3X4 Parade Lap
NOS Energy Drink Freestyle Motocross show during 3X4
Full race programs for World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series
Saturday, Nov. 9
Race Day Live on Sage Fruit Stage (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Auction (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
NOS Energy Drink Freestyle Motocross shows
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series championship finales
Championship Celebration
1 MONTH ALERT: Ironman 55 Weekend Pumps Up Excitement For World of Outlaws, Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
PEVELY, MO (July 4, 2024) – Drivers and fans will be treated to the biggest Ironman 55 yet at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in August with the largest purse in event history.
Between two days of racing, Aug. 2-3, more than $180,000 will be on the line for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota. That’s highlighted by Saturday’s Features paying $25,000-to-win for the World of Outlaws and $7,500-to-win for the Midgets.
Friday’s Feature will pay out $12,000-to-win/$1,200-to-start for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and $4,000-to-win/$300-to-start for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets.
Both nights will also count toward the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series title – awarding $2,500 to the Series champion at the end of the year – as POWRi will co-sanction the event with Xtreme.
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is home to some of the most iconic moments in Sprint Car racing, such as Sheldon Haudenschild’s dominating performance in 2019 where he won by over 10 seconds, Kyle Larson’s sub-10 second qualifying lap and Larson’s intense duel with Logan Schuchart last year.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets have produced a “new flavor of the week” vibe with every race at I-55, producing five different winners in their five trips there.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3
Location – Pevely, MO
Track Record –
9.995 sec. set by Kyle Larson on May 22, 2020 (Sprint Cars)
12.625 sec. set by Michael Pickens on Aug. 5, 2022 (Midgets)
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
Grandstand Gate Opens: 5 p.m. Friday / 4 p.m. Saturday
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (World of Outlaws, Aug. 5, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA7ZWv2i-JM
Last Race Video Recap (Xtreme, Aug. 5, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y458bOOLEY
Previous World of Outlaws winners at I-55 –
2023 – Brad Sweet on April 14, Spencer Bayston on Aug. 4, Kyle Larson on Aug. 5
2022 – Carson Macedo on April 16 & August 5, Brad Sweet on August 6
2021 – Brad Sweet on April 2, Brad Sweet on April 3, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 6, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 7
2020 – Brad Sweet on May 22, Kyle Larson on May 23, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 7, Kyle Larson on Aug. 8
2019 – Brad Sweet on Aug 2, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 3
2018 – Daryn Pittman on April 21, Rico Abreu on Aug. 3, Logan Schuchart on Aug. 4
2017 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 4
2016 – David Gravel on Aug. 5, Rico Abreu on Aug. 6
2015 – Christopher Bell on May 2, Donny Schatz on Aug. 7, Shane Stewart on Aug. 8
2014 – Sammy Swindell on April 26, Paul McMahan on Aug. 1, Kerry Madsen on Aug. 2
2013 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 3
2012 – Craig Dollansky on Oct. 13, Jason Sides on Oct. 13
2011 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 5
2010 – Joey Saldana on April 17, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 6, Jason Meyers on Aug. 7
2009 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 7, Joey Saldana on Aug. 8
2008 – Jason Meyers on April 5
2007 – Joey Saldana on July 7
2006 – Donny Schatz on April 1, Brooke Tatnell on July 8
2005 – Kraig Kinser on April 2, Chad Kemenah on July 8
2004 – Craig Dollansky on April 17, Danny Lasoski on Aug. 7
2003 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Tyler Walker on July 12
2002 – Jac Haudenschild on March 30, Daryn Pittman on July 13
2001 – Randy Hannagan on March 24, Stevie Smith on July 14
2000 – Jac Haudenschild on July 22
1999 – Jac Haudenschild on July 24
1998 – Stevie Smith on July 25, Andy Hillenburg on Oct. 10
1997 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 11
1996 – Mark Kinser on June 12
1992 – Steve Kinser on June 10
1991 – Sammy Swindell on May 4
1990 – Sammy Swindell on April 14
1989 – Doug Wolfgang on April 15, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 11
1988 – Steve Kinser on April 23
1987 – Brad Doty on April 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 25
Previous Xtreme winners at I-55 –
2023 – Cannon McIntosh on April 14, Karter Sarff on Aug. 4, Jade Avedisian on Aug. 5
2022 – Chance Crum on Aug. 5, Michael Pickens on Aug. 6
1 MONTH ALERT: Ironman 55 Weekend Pumps Up Excitement For World of Outlaws, Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
Drivers and fans will be treated to the biggest Ironman 55 yet at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in August with the largest purse in event history.
Between two days of racing, Aug. 2-3, more than $180,000 will be on the line for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota. That’s highlighted by Saturday’s Features paying $25,000 to win for the World of Outlaws and $7,500 to win for the Midgets.
Friday’s Feature will pay out $12,000-to-win/$1,200-to-start for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and $4,000-to-win/$300-to-start for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets.
Both nights will also count toward the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series title – awarding $2,500 to the Series champion at the end of the year – as POWRi will co-sanction the event with Xtreme.
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 is home to some of the most iconic moments in Sprint Car and dirt track racing, such as Sheldon Haudenschild’s dominating performance in 2019 where he won by 10 seconds, Kyle Larson’ sub-10 second Qualifying lap and Larson’s intense duel with Logan Schuchart last year.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets have produced a “new flavor of the week” vibe with every race at I-55, producing five different winners in their five trips there.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3
Location – Pevely, MO
Track Record –
9.995 sec. set by Kyle Larson on May 22, 2020 (Sprint Cars)
12.625 sec. set by Michael Pickens on Aug. 5, 2022 (Midgets)
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
Grandstand Gate Opens: 5 p.m. Friday / 4 p.m. Saturday
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (World of Outlaws, Aug. 5, 2023) –
Last Race Video Recap (Xtreme, Aug. 5, 2023) –
Previous World of Outlaws winners at I-55 –
2023 – Brad Sweet on April 14, Spencer Bayston on Aug. 4, Kyle Larson on Aug. 5
2022 – Carson Macedo on April 16 & August 5, Brad Sweet on August 6
2021 – Brad Sweet on April 2, Brad Sweet on April 3, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 6, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 7
2020 – Brad Sweet on May 22, Kyle Larson on May 23, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 7, Kyle Larson on Aug. 8
2019 – Brad Sweet on Aug 2, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 3
2018 – Daryn Pittman on April 21, Rico Abreu on Aug. 3, Logan Schuchart on Aug. 4
2017 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 4
2016 – David Gravel on Aug. 5, Rico Abreu on Aug. 6
2015 – Christopher Bell on May 2, Donny Schatz on Aug. 7, Shane Stewart on Aug. 8
2014 – Sammy Swindell on April 26, Paul McMahan on Aug. 1, Kerry Madsen on Aug. 2
2013 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 3
2012 – Craig Dollansky on Oct. 13, Jason Sides on Oct. 13
2011 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 5
2010 – Joey Saldana on April 17, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 6, Jason Meyers on Aug. 7
2009 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 7, Joey Saldana on Aug. 8
2008 – Jason Meyers on April 5
2007 – Joey Saldana on July 7
2006 – Donny Schatz on April 1, Brooke Tatnell on July 8
2005 – Kraig Kinser on April 2, Chad Kemenah on July 8
2004 – Craig Dollansky on April 17, Danny Lasoski on Aug. 7
2003 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Tyler Walker on July 12
2002 – Jac Haudenschild on March 30, Daryn Pittman on July 13
2001 – Randy Hannagan on March 24, Stevie Smith on July 14
2000 – Jac Haudenschild on July 22
1999 – Jac Haudenschild on July 24
1998 – Stevie Smith on July 25, Andy Hillenburg on Oct. 10
1997 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 11
1996 – Mark Kinser on June 12
1992 – Steve Kinser on June 10
1991 – Sammy Swindell on May 4
1990 – Sammy Swindell on April 14
1989 – Doug Wolfgang on April 15, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 11
1988 – Steve Kinser on April 23
1987 – Brad Doty on April 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 25
Previous Xtreme winners at I-55 –
2023 – Cannon McIntosh on April 14, Karter Sarff on Aug. 4, Jade Avedisian on Aug. 5
2022 – Chance Crum on Aug. 5, Michael Pickens on Aug. 6
Logan Schuchart Ends Slump with Statement Cedar Lake Victory
The Series veteran takes the Shark Racing machine to Victory Lane for the first time in 2024
NEW RICHMOND, WI (June 29, 2024) - Logan Schuchart isn’t afraid to admit the 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season hasn’t gone to plan.
Schuchart and the Shark Racing crew entered their 11th year with championship aspirations. After a six-win 2023 season, there was reason to hope.
But the first 30 races of the didn’t work out in their favor. Despite showing speed on several nights, the Hanover, PA native had not a win or a podium to show for it. The campaign hit a really low point two weeks ago at Knoxville when Schuchart wound up wrecked with a DNF after battling for a win.
But then it all turned around on Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway.
The Hanover, PA native simply refused to lose at the track where he earned his first career win with The Greatest Show on Dirt back in 2016. He started on the pole of the 30-lap finale, held off the season’s two winningest drivers in David Gravel and Sheldon Haudenschild, and took the Shark No. 1S to Victory Lane for the first time in 2024. After suffering through the struggles to start the year, the relief that the victory brought reminded him of that special night eight years ago.
“It almost feels like the very first one just with another eight years in between,” an ecstatic Schuchart said. “This stuff is tough. These guys are so good out here. The smallest things can make or break your night. It feels really good, for sure. It’s been a struggle. It’s been frustrating at times. I can say that I’ve got an amazing team with guys that stick by me and work their butts off no matter the outcome each week and are doing their best job to make us better. Huge thanks to my guys Lonnie Judy, Brendan Collum, Bill Klingbeil, my grandfather.”
The victory ends a 45-race winless streak for Schuchart dating back to September 4, 2023 at Elma, WA’s Grays Harbor Raceway. He’s now at nine consecutive seasons of topping at least one World of Outlaws race. The 42nd win of his career equals him with Andy Hillenburg for 18th on the all-time win list. Cedar Lake also became the 11th track in which he’s won at on multiple occasions.
The box score may show Schuchart led every lap, but it was far from a walk in the park. He lined up on the pole for the 30-lapper with three of the current best in the game – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Carson Macedo – starting in spots two through four. The trio behind him owned a combined 18 wins this year entering the night.
Schuchart darted ahead on the opening start as Haudenschild quickly stole second from Gravel. But the roles were reversed on an early restart with 26 laps to go as Gravel reclaimed second from Haudenschild. The point leader then set his sights on Schuchart and fired a slider attempt that didn’t quite clear him.
Schuchart pulled ahead as the battle for second again warmed up between Gravel and Haudenschild. After a few laps of jockeying that saw Gravel pull a massive wheelie down the entire front straightaway, Haudenschild took the position back. It didn’t take long for Haudenschild to run down Schuchart in traffic, but right as a battle looked to be brewing the red flag flew when Scott Winters flipped in Turn 2 with 12 laps to go.
The green flag brought the action back to life, and Schuchart again stretched his lead as Haudenschild and Gravel resumed their battle. A spinning Christopher Thram brought the yellow out quickly and necessitated a single-file restart.
The clean air on the restart allowed Schuchart to put some significant space between himself and Haudenschild as the race dipped inside 10 laps to go. The driver of the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 began to reel him back in as traffic became more of a factor and pulled within seventh tenths of a second with five laps to go.
But the Shark Racing machine proved to be too strong as Schuchart made some determined moves around lappers and went on to win by more than three seconds.
“I think the No. 2 car (Gravel) is obviously the fastest car out here this year,” Schuchart said. “And the two crew chiefs (Cody Jacobs and Kyle Ripper) are buddies, so I’m sure they’re sharing information. And Sheldon is always gassing it up, and I would expect him to be fast on this type of track. They’re a great group of guys. They’re always going to be fast. When they’re behind you, it’s going to be tough. We just wanted to make sure we got through lapped traffic at the right time.”
Bringing home the runner-up spot was Sheldon Haudenschild and his Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing crew. The Wooster, OH native had a car capable of winning, but the circumstances of the main event didn’t work out in his favor.
“I thought I had a shot there,” Haudenschild said. “Me and David did some racing, too, so that kind of slowed us up and let Logan get going even better. I thought we did alright through lappers. I probably could’ve done a little bit better. I feel like I searched around and did everything we could and just came up short.”
Rounding out the top three for his Series-leading 17th podium of 2024 was David Gravel. The third place outing allowed him to extend his points lead ever so slightly over fourth-finishing Donny Schatz. It was another night of speed out of the Big Game Motorsports machine as Gravel continues to march toward his first title.
“The track had some character,” Gravel said. “We were really good on the restarts. You could run the bottom for a couple laps then kind of had to move up and maintain momentum, but I just couldn’t run the top of (Turns) 3 and 4 very good for whatever reason. I couldn’t get it well and then it was getting rough. Sheldon struggled through there, and I couldn’t really see Logan, but it had a lot of character and just happy to finish third.”
Donny Schatz and Carson Macedo completed the top five.
Schatz drove his way forward from 10th to fourth to collect the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo claimed his seventh Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 40th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three went to Sheldon Haudenschild (112th Heat Race win of career) and David Gravel (259th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Three belonged to Logan Schuchart (124th of career).
Logan Schuchart topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
UP NEXT: The Wisconsin stretch continues for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars with a three-race week beginning with the $20,000-to-win Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial at Beaver Dam Raceway on Wednesday, June 10. Then it’s off to Wilmot Raceway for two nights (July 12-13) for the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 3. 2-David Gravel[2]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 6. 83-Michael Kofoid[7]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[12]; 9. 24T-Christopher Thram[6]; 10. 45-Landon Brooks[13]; 11. 7S-Landon Crawley[9]; 12. 49J-Josh Schneiderman[11]; 13. 70-Kraig Kinser[18]; 14. 6-Kelby Watt[19]; 15. 14T-Brooke Tatnell[14]; 16. 74N-Luke Nellis[16]; 17. 199-Ryan Bowers[21]; 18. 33-Scott Broty[22]; 19. 10J-Justin Jacobsma[23]; 20. 47-Todd King[20]; 21. 24D-Danny Sams III[5]; 22. 23W-Scott Winters[17]; 23. 91-Reed Allex[24]; 24. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[15]
A SPECIAL PLACE: Brock Zearfoss Reflects on 2022 Cedar Lake Victory
The Jonestown Jet revisits the site of one of his career’s most memorable moments this weekend
NEW RICHMOND, WI (June 27, 2024) - More than 5,000 drivers have competed with the World of Outlaws, but only 152 of them can call themselves winners with The Greatest Show on Dirt. And even less can call themselves multi-time winners – like Brock Zearfoss.
His first win came in his eighth career Series start, but it took another five years before he claimed his second at Wisconsin’s Cedar Lake Speedway in July of 2022; a victory that will forever be one of the most memorable moments of his career.
“It wasn’t handed to us,” Zearfoss said. “We had to work for it. It really wasn’t easy, but we did have a lot of luck that night. I think we were running fifth and Gio (Scelzi) crashed, and it ended up being second, third and fourth all going to the work area at the same time. So, we got up to second. That part was kind of a blessing.
“Also, the bottom was really good on the restarts, and Brad (Sweet) chose the high line and gave us the bottom. We just had a really good restart and was able to get in front of Brad and kind of run away a little bit. I think there were four or five cautions in 16 laps. It wasn’t toward the end of the race. We still had a long way to go. It just went our way. It was having some luck there and being in the right spot to capitalize. It all went right that night, and we were able to hold on to win.”
This night was different. First and foremost, the Cedar Lake triumph came aboard his family-owned No. 3Z. Brock Zearfoss Racing became a winning team against the toughest competition. Winning as a hired gun is one thing. Beating the best of the best in your own car that you’ve built into a contending organization is another.
“It had its own special feeling,” Zearfoss said. “Obviously, winning your first one is way different than anything else. This one was a little more gratifying. It’s hard to win Outlaw races, but we did it with our family team. We were doing things one step at a time, trying to make our program better each year. It’s not that our team wasn’t capable of doing it. It’s just hard when you’re running with the best cars every night, and you can’t make errors. A lot of learning. It was definitely gratifying to be able to do it with our family team and to be able to celebrate with my guys.”
This weekend offers the opportunity for Zearfoss to return to the meaningful site when the World of Outlaws campaign rolls into Cedar Lake for two nights of action on Friday-Saturday, June 28-29. No matter how many more victories he adds, no matter what other accomplishments he attaches to his résumé, he’ll always hold that night at Cedar Lake close to heart.
“I think it’s a special place for me to go back to,” Zearfoss said. “Being our first win as a family team and a full-time Outlaw, it’s always going to be a place that I’ll remember for a while. I always enjoy going back there. The fans are really great in Wisconsin for the Outlaws. This time of year is fun up there, lot of stuff going on. It’s always going to be a special place for me.”
Zearfoss heads to Cedar Lake beginning to piece together some momentum as he navigates his fourth campaign. After struggling last year, Zearfoss is on pace to put up better numbers in most statistical categories in 2024. Improvements that have Zearfoss not only looking forward to Cedar Lake, but to the duration of his fourth year with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
“We made some changes before Eldora, and our season has really gotten better since Eldora,” Zearfoss said. “We’re trending toward running where we should be… We’re working hard at it. Our program has gotten a lot better since making changes, and I’m excited to finish the rest of the season.”
How Kale Drake Evolved from Micro Sprint Champion to Xtreme Midget Winner with Keith Kunz Motorsports
CONCORD, NC (June 27, 2024) – Joining the driver roster of one of Midget racing’s most successful teams by way of hours in the shop is rare. But that’s the story of Kale Drake’s arrival at Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM).
The 18-year-old national Micro Sprint champion from Collinsville, OK, joined the Indiana-based organization as a full-time employee in the spring and has since become the team’s only current driver/crew member, competing full-time with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
With 17 national Midget series championships since KKM’s formation in the 1990s, a plentiful roster of crew members, countless Feature wins and a partnership with Toyota Racing, Drake’s decision to pursue a spot on the team was easy.
“Since day one, I’ve wanted to be a part of a team like that,” he said.
A regular of the Micro Sprint world for 12 years, Drake won his first national championship with the POWRi 600cc Outlaw Micro League in 2023. That October, he was runner-up to Gavin Miller in the annual KKM Giveback Classic event for Micro Sprints at Oklahoma’s Port City Raceway – an event that traditionally awards the winner with their choice of either a large sum of cash or a Midget with their name on it at the next running of the Chili Bowl Nationals in January.
Since Miller was already a full-time KKM Midget racer, team co-owner Keith Kunz made the offer to Drake. He elected to take Kunz’s offer for a car at the 2024 Chili Bowl and made the most of his debut in the famed event, qualifying for Saturday’s A-Main in his first attempt and garnering the Rookie of the Year honor following his 14th-place finish.
But Drake wasn’t done with Midget racing or being in the KKM environment. So, a few weeks later, he picked up the phone.
“I called Keith and told him that I wanted to take that next step in my career,” Drake said. “He told me that the best option for me was just to get out to Indiana and start making new connections, so that’s what I did.”
“I told him that if that’s what you want to do, I’ll actually hire you, you come back here and work for me,” Kunz said. “I really want to try to run [him] a couple races here and there in the Midget. And he decided to make that leap.”
Soon, Drake packed his things and made the one-way trip out to Columbus, IN, to join the team in the shop. Kunz immediately put him to work with KKM’s Micro Sprint division as a mechanic, working on and maintaining the fleet of cars for upcoming events.
Right away, Kunz noticed his natural ability and determination.
“For [not a lot] of Midget experience, the kid works really hard,” Kunz said. “He works on the stuff; he absorbs all the knowledge and what’s going on. He’s not just your typical show-up-and-drive, he gets it. He has that understanding of race cars. He works late; whatever it takes.
“I think everybody has taken such a liking to him because of his work ethic, but then he’s talented on top of it.”
As promised, Drake got a few chances for more time in the seat of a Midget, starting with a POWRi-sanctioned three-race weekend in Oklahoma in March, posting a best finish of seventh at Port City. It was a solid first showing in his home state, but one that paled in comparison to what came next.
When Miller was injured in a Micro Sprint crash in late March, Drake got the nod again, replacing Miller in the KKM No. 97 for the next Xtreme Outlaw Series weekend on the schedule in Missouri. After a seventh-place in Friday’s main event at US36 Raceway, Drake pulled-off the unthinkable on Saturday, reeling in teammate Taylor Reimer in the final laps and executing a last-lap, last-corner pass for the win at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex.
“Even midway through that main, I didn’t think we were gonna be able to pull it off,” Drake said. “Right toward the end of it, I was able to find another gear and just click-off really solid laps, and even that last lap, it was so perfect. It was crazy how well everything came together toward the end of that race in my favor.”
With a first career national Midget series win now in-hand, Kunz had once again taken notice of his skills behind the wheel.
“It really showed Keith that I was capable of winning races, and that’s what KKM is all about,” Drake said. “After that, it kind of rolled into, ‘You’ve proven you can win, so now you have a seat on the team.’”
“He has earned his ride, that’s the thing,” Kunz said. “Once he won that first race, we were like, ‘Well, we’ve gotta keep going now.’”
Now at the halfway point of his rookie season in the national Midget ranks, Drake continues both his crew member and driving duties in the Midget and Micro Sprint. When he’s not in the car at the track, he’s taking up duties such as adjusting stagger, changing torsion bars and preparing tires, among many other tasks on both he and his teammates’ cars.
He said that knowledge he gains from working on the same cars he races is invaluable.
“I think coming in and being a part of the team like that has also shown other drivers that it can be done, and it’s also shown others not to take things for granted,” Drake said. “I feel like there’s a lot of guys on the team now that are more hands-on than they were before, and it teaches them more than just what they know from driving the car.
“You can only learn so much behind the wheel. But once you get hands-on, it really opens a lot of doors and you see things from a different perspective, and it just makes everything come together a lot better.”
It’s not every year Kunz comes across a driver who understands as much about the inner workings of the cars as he does driving them, which he said makes Drake unique.
“His feedback’s really, really good in knowing when we make decisions of what to do, he’s in on that,” Kunz said. “He gets the things we’ve already done, and he remembers all that, so he can kinda lead us. That’s good for a driver that has some input and understands the changes you’re gonna make on it and what it’s gonna do.”
Drake and KKM return to Xtreme Outlaw Series competition Friday-Saturday, July 19-20, in a two-day event at Spoon River Speedway in Lewistown, IL. Tickets are on sale now at the link below and will also be available at the gate on race day.
1 MONTH ALERT: Big Paydays, Morgan Cup on Tap at Williams Grove Speedway's Summer Nationals
MECHANICSBURG, PA (June 27, 2024) – Sprint Car racing action heats up at Williams Grove Speedway in July for the two-day World of Outlaws C&D Rigging Summer Nationals, which will also crown this year’s Morgan Cup champion.
The doubleheader, Friday-Saturday, July 26-27, will be the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ first stop at the historic 1/2-mile dirt track this year after weather hindered its spring appearance.
Friday night will serve as the make-up night for the Morgan Cup, meaning the night’s winner will be crowned this year’s Morgan Cup champion and receive a $17,000 check.
Then, drivers will battle for a $20,000 payday on Saturday.
Both nights will continue the famed World of Outlaws v.s. PA Posse rivalry. World of Outlaws star Logan Schuchart, of Hanover, PA, scored the Morgan Cup last year, which was also his first Series win at Williams Grove Speedway.
Pennsylvania's Brent Marks is the last driver to win a World of Outlaws race at the dirt track, picking up his second National Open victory last year. He’s the only PA Posse member to have won a World of Outlaws race at Williams Grove last year as three of the five events were won by Outlaw drivers.
Of active World of Outlaws drivers, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz holds the most Series wins at the track with 21. He'll be looking for his first win there since 2020.
Freddie Rahmer and Troy Wagaman Jr. currently sit in positions one and two, respectively, in the weekly racing standings at Williams Grove Speedway – more than 100 points ahead of Lucas Wolfe in third.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, July 26-27
Location – Mechanicsburg, PA
Track Record – 16.089 sec. by TJ Stutts on April 8, 2023
Times (ET) –
4 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
5 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
7 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it to the track? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (Sept. 30, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf77q9_ZOkI
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Williams Grove –
2023 – Brad Sweet on May 12, Logan Schuchart on July 21, Rico Abreu on July 22, Brad Sweet on Sept. 29, Brent Marks on Sept. 30
2022 - Brent Marks on May 14, Lance Dewease on July 22, Sept. 30 & Oct. 22, Brad Sweet on July 23
2021 –Carson Macedo on May 14, Aaron Reutzel on May 15, Sheldon Haudenschild on July 23, Brent Marks on July 24, Kyle Larson on Oct. 1, Carson Macedo on Oct. 2
2020 – Shane Stewart on July 24, David Gravel on July 25, David Gravel on Oct. 2, Donny Schatz on Oct. 3
2019 – David Gravel on May 17, Lance Dewease on May 18, Tim Shaffer on July 26, Donny Schatz on July 27, David Gravel on Oct. 4, Brent Marks on Oct. 5
2018 – Lance Dewease on July 20, Gio Scelzi on Sept. 28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29,
2017 – David Gravel on May 19, Shane Stewart on May 20, Brock Zearfoss on July 21, Greg Hodnett on Sept. 28 (makeup from 7/22), David Gravel on Sept. 28, James McFadden on Sept. 29, David Gravel on Sept. 30
2016 – Lance Dewease on May 20, Daryn Pittman on July 22, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Dietrich on Oct. 14
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 15, Danny Dietrich on July 24, Stevie Smith on July 25, Stevie Smith on Oct. 4
2014 – Daryn Pittman on May 16, Daryn Pittman on May 17, Greg Hodnett on July 18, Lance Dewease on July 19, David Gravel on Oct. 4
2013 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July 20, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 4, Fred Rahmer on Oct. 5
2012 – Fred Rahmer on May 11, Steve Kinser on May 12, Cody Darrah on July 21, Paul McMahan on Sept. 28, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2011 – Daryn Pittman on May 13, Greg Hodnett on July 22, Jason Meyers on July 23, Jason Meyers on Sept. 30, Jason Meyers on Oct. 7
2010 – Chad Layton on May 13, Fred Rahmer on May 14, Lance Dewease on July 23, Greg Hodnett on July 24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 2
2009 – Greg Hodnett on May 14, Greg Hodnett on July 24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 3, Cody Darrah on Oct. 3 (Completion of July 25 event)
2008 – Steve Kinser on May 15, Daryn Pittman on July 18, Donny Schatz on July 19
2007 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on May 18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brian Leppo on July 20, Donny Schatz on July 21, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2006 – Fred Rahmer on May 26, Fred Rahmer on May 27, Terry McCarl on July 20, Craig Dollansky on July 21, Daryn Pittman on July 22, Jason Solwold on Sept. 29, Doug Esh on Sept. 30
2005 – Craig Dollansky on May 26, Steve Kinser on May 27, Jason Johnson on July 21, Paul McMahan on July 23, Fred Rahmer on July 23, Donny Schatz on Oct. 1
2004 – Fred Rahmer on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr. on May 28, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Lasoski on July 24, Mark Smith on Oct. 1, Donny Schatz on Oct. 2
2003 – Don Kreitz, Jr. on July 24, Donny Schatz on July 25, Donny Schatz on July 26, Donny Schatz on Oct. 3, Steve Kinser on Oct. 4
2002 – Steve Kinser on May 16, Danny Lasoski on July 25, Joey Saldana on July 26, Greg Hodnett on July 27, Lance Dewease on Sept. 28
2001 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July 26 (completed May 18 event), Donny Schatz on July 26, Don Kreitz Jr., on July 27, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29
2000 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Fred Rahmer on May 19, Lance Dewease on July 27, Sammy Swindell on July 29, Steve Kinser on Sept. 29, Donny Schatz on Sept. 30
1999 – Mark Kinser on May 27, Steve Kinser on May 28, Mark Kinser on July 29, Mark Kinser on July 30, Cris Eash on Oct. 1, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1998 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Johnny Herrera on May 22, Stevie Smith on May 29, Kevin Gobrecht on July 31, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1997 – Sammy Swindell on May 22, Mark Kinser on May 23, Jac Haudenschild on May 30, Mark Kinser on July 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 3, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4
1996 – Johnny Herrera on May 24, Mark Kinser on May 25, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on Aug. 1, Mark Kinser on Aug. 2, Lance Dewease on Oct. 4, Lance Dewease on Oct. 5
1995 – Steve Kinser on May 26, Dave Blaney on Aug. 3, Mark Kinser on Aug. 4, Mark Kinser on Sept. 29, Mark Kinser on Sept. 30
1994 – Dave Blaney on May 26, Steve Kinser on May 27, Andy Hillenburg on June 3, Jeff Swindell on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5, Lance Dewease on Sept. 30, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1
1993 – Dave Blaney on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 28, Dave Blaney on June 4, Steve Kinser on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 3
1992 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 22, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 31, Keith Kauffman on Oct. 2, Steve Kinser on Oct. 3
1991 – Steve Kinser on May 23, Steve Kinser on May 24, Sammy Swindell on May 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4, Stevie Smith on Oct. 6
1990 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 25, Sammy Swindell on June 1, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Sept. 28, Steve Kinser on Sept. 29
1989 – Bobby Allen on May 25, Sammy Swindell on May 26, Bobby Allen on June 2, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 27, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 28, Stevie Smith on Sept. 29, Stevie Smith on Sept. 30
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on May 27, Mark Kinser on June 3, Cris Eash on July 28, Steve Kinser on July 29
1987 – Ron Shuman on May 21, Steve Kinser on May 22, Steve Kinser on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 31
1986 – Doug Wolfgang on May 22, Doug Wolfgang on May 23, Bobby Allen on May 30, Jac Haudenschild on July 31, Bobby Allen on Aug. 1
1985 – Keith Kauffman on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 31, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 2
1984 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 25, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Brad Doty on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on May 27, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5
1982 – Sammy Swindell on May 13, Bobby Allen on May 14, Bobby Allen on May 21
1981 – Steve Kinser on June 5, Steve Kinser on June 12
1980 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Bill Stief on July 25, Keith Kauffman on July 26
1979 – Lynn Paxton on July 27
1978 – Kramer Williamson on Sept. 24
Huset’s Hustle, High Bank Nationals Rescheduled for Fall
Three-day Huset’s High Bank Nationals replaces originally scheduled two-day fall event
BRANDON, SD (June 25, 2024) - The remainder of Huset’s Speedway’s biggest weekend, including the Huset’s Hustle finale and both nights of the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards, has been rescheduled for Aug. 30-Sept. 1 after severe flooding postponed the events.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series was slated to return to Huset’s for the Huset’s Shootout, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, but the Shootout has been canceled to make room for the completion of the postponed dates.
This adjustment adds a night of racing to the previously scheduled fall event and sets up three consecutive evenings of action at the Brandon, SD dirt track. First up on Friday, Aug. 30, will be the $25,000-to-win Huset’s Hustle presented by Folkens Brothers Trucking finale.
Then, on Saturday, Aug. 31, it’s the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards prelim setting the stage for the $100,000-to-win finale on Sunday, Sept. 1.
All tickets purchased for the original date of the Huset’s Hustle finale (June 20) and High Bank Nationals (June 21-22), along with four-day wristbands, will be honored on the new dates.
Tickets are available now and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Cedar Lake Doubleheader Kicks Off World of Outlaws Wisconsin Stretch
Two nights at the New Richmond, WI oval signal the start of five straight in the Badger State
NEW RICHMOND, WI (June 25, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are set to head back to the “Badger State” for an extended stay.
New Richmond, WI’s Cedar Lake Speedway welcomes The Greatest Show on Dirt this weekend for two nights of action (June 28-29). Located less than an hour east of Minneapolis, the Wisconsin dirt track will extend its streak as the most visited track in the state with the Series, adding visits 53 and 54 this Friday and Saturday.
The weekend ignites a five-race stretch in Wisconsin for the World of Outlaws. After the Cedar Lake doubleheader and a weekend off, the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers head to Beaver Dam Raceway on Wednesday, July 10 for the $20,000-to-win Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial. Then, it’s off to Wilmot Raceway on July 12-13 for the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
BADGER GASSERS: There’s a trio of drivers on the 2024 World of Outlaws roster that have gotten quite comfortable on the ovals of Wisconsin. And it happens to be this year’s three winningest drivers – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild and Donny Schatz.
Schatz leads the way with nine career Wisconsin wins. Five times the 10-time champion has come out on top at Cedar Lake, most recently claiming a 2016 visit. Only Sammy Swindell and Brad Sweet’s seven Cedar Lake wins are ahead of Schatz.
Six of Haudenschild’s 41 career victories have come within Wisconsin’s borders – tied with Missouri as the state he’s won in most often. A majority of those triumphs (five) have come courtesy of Beaver Dam Raceway, but he’s made one visit to Cedar Lake Victory Lane in 2019. The Wooster, OH native also hasn’t missed the top 10 in his last 13 Cedar Lake visits.
The majority of Gravel’s Wisconsin winning has been done at Wilmot Raceway, where’s he come out on top four times. Last year, Gravel finally broke through for what had been an elusive Cedar Lake checkered flag. Before the win, the current point leader had posted seven runner-up finishes at the 3/8 mile. Gravel’s 2024 win tally already sits at nine as he continues to chase his first championship.
HOME STAND: There’s likely no driver more welcoming of the Wisconsin swing than Bill Balog. He’s originally from Alaska but has worn the cheese head for the last several years and will get to work out of his own shop during the upcoming stretch.
The “North Pole Nightmare’s” career is full of success at the trio of tracks on the agenda. It all starts with Cedar Lake this weekend where he’s bagged five Interstate Racing Association victories. He’s also been in the top 10 with the World of Outlaws on seven occasions at Cedar Lake with a best of sixth in 2013. Last year, Balog grabbed his first career Simpson Quick Time with The Greatest Show on Dirt courtesy of Cedar Lake.
After a strong stretch to close out May that included five top 10s in six races highlighted by an Attica podium, Balog’s rookie campaign has hit a slump with one top 10 in the last five. A multi-week stretch at familiar tracks offers up an excellent opportunity to build some momentum.
BROCK’S BREAKTHROUGH: Two years ago, Cedar Lake became the sight of a popular World of Outlaws winner.
Jonestown, PA’s Brock Zearfoss broke through for his first Series victory as a full-time competitor. He had already won with The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2017 at Williams Grove Speedway, but the Cedar Lake triumph featured another special layer. It was his first with his family-owned team that he took on the road with the World of Outlaws. It was validation. It was proof he belonged.
Zearfoss heads back to Cedar Lake in the middle of his fourth campaign with the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers. He’s collected eight top 10s so far in 2024 and ready to see if Cedar Lake brings another magical moment.
FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: Zearfoss isn’t the only competitor to experience an important first at Cedar Lake. The track is also home to Logan Schuchart’s first ever World of Outlaws victory.
Eight years ago, Schuchart snagged his first career win in his 198th Feature start. Like Zearfoss, the night supplied a measure of reassurance. After making the bold jump to the grind of the World of Outlaws in 2014, Schuchart took Shark Racing to Victory Lane. Since then, he’s added another 40, currently good enough for 19th all-time.
Schuchart could use the boost of another Cedar Lake triumph this weekend. He’s winless through 30 events in 2024 and recently got hit with heartbreak at Knoxville, crashing while battling for the lead. The Hanover, PA native is yet to return to Cedar Lake Victory Lane, but he’s been in the top five in three of his last five attempts including a runner-up last year.
BOUNCING BACK: The most recent points races didn’t go according to plan for Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing. The potent pairing wound up with finishes of 21st and 16th at Knoxville two weeks ago, ending a remarkable 17-race top five streak. The weekend knocked them from second in points and only 10 markers behind the top spot to third and 76 points back of the lead.
Macedo did rebound with a fourth-place run during the one completed night of BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards week, but the event offered only show-up points.
Cedar Lake serves up the opportunity for Macedo and the JJR crew to get back on the right track as they chase a title. The Californian is yet to win at the Wisconsin facility, but he’s been banging on the door. Four of his 11 Cedar Lake attempts have resulted in podiums including a pair of runner-ups. He’s also started on the pole three times and led laps in four Features.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, June 28-29 at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (30/76 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4168 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-56 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-76 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-86 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-142 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-186 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-244 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-458 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-670 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-800 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (12 Drivers):
9 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi, Tyler Courtney
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day
FEATURE LAPS LED (19 Drivers):
224 Laps – David Gravel
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
159 Laps – Carson Macedo
94 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Donny Schatz
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
33 Laps – Kyle Larson
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
23 Laps – Michael Kofoid
17 Laps – Logan Schuchart
15 Laps – Ryan Timms
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tyler Courtney
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (13 Drivers):
7 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
3 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks, Michael Kofoid
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman, Cory Eliason
HEAT RACE WINNERS (30 Drivers):
17 Heat Wins – David Gravel
14 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
7 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
6 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss
5 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Tyler Courtney
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer, Garet Williamson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (49 Drivers):
23 Dashes – David Gravel
22 Dashes – Carson Macedo
19 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
14 Dashes – Donny Schatz
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
8 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Logan Schuchart
6 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Brady Bacon, Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Garet Williamson, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Parker Price-Miller, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (23 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers):
5 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson
PODIUM FINISHES (18 Drivers):
16 Podiums – David Gravel
14 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney
2 Podiums – Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Kyle Larson, Aaron Reutzel
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms
TOP 10 FINISHES (57 Drivers):
27 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
26 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, David Gravel
25 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
24 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
23 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
19 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Top 10s – Bill Balog
8 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
6 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, James McFadden, Brian Brown
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Ryan Timms
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Brady Bacon, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen, Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Milan, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Parker Price-Miller, Daryn Pittman, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
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Jade Avedisian Reflects on New Life as Champion, Progress Made Outside Dirt Midget Racing
17-year-old Toyota Racing prospect returns to Xtreme Outlaw Series racing July 26-27 in Oklahoma
CONCORD, NC (June 20, 2024) – Jade Avedisian is quickly finding out that being champion of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota has its perks.
From corporate sponsor signings to special event appearances and even starring in television commercials, life in general for the 17-year-old racer from Clovis, CA, has never been the same since winning her first national Midget series championship eight months ago.
“It’s definitely changed a huge amount, even from the last three years,” Avedisian said. “The last few years, a lot has happened. I’ve had a lot of great people around me, even when I was at CBI and obviously the people around me right now. I don’t think I could get a better group of guys around me right now, or just better people around me in general right now.”
Avedisian returns to Series competition in five weeks’ time – July 26-27 at Arrowhead Speedway and Tulsa Speedway in Oklahoma. She clinched the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series points championship in the Sooner State and has since seen her stock in the motorsports industry rise, creating a level of attention around her unlike any she’d seen before.
Soon, her name began appearing on headlines written by high-profile media personalities. From Jeff Gluck to Bob Pockrass, even dirt racers-turned-NASCAR Cup Series drivers like Christopher Bell and Kyle Larson spoke of her accomplishments.
“She was just super, super fast, and really maximized the equipment,” Bell said in a December 2023 interview. “A key ingredient for a racecar driver is being able to perform and get lap time out of the car, and that’s one thing she was able to do consistently.”
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One month after hoisting the championship trophy, Avedisian signed a multi-year agreement with Toyota Racing Development (TRD), making her a part of their full-time driver development program and opening her up to several new opportunities. In the spring, she co-starred with NASCAR Truck Series driver Corey Heim in her first TV commercial for Toyota Racing.
“Being in the Toyota commercials, and with all the push I have right now is something super special. I feel like not many kids get to say that,” Avedisian said. “But at the end of the day, you still have to stay humble and keep working hard. Your racing gets you those opportunities to have your name out there and all that.”
In May, she made a special appearance at Milton Hershey Stadium in Pennsylvania as part of the annual Hershey Sprint Car Experience event with her championship-winning car on display alongside several World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series drivers. Looking back, she said she had never met so many kids younger than her wanting to know about motorsports and enjoyed catching up with several fans that came out to meet her.
“Fans make the racing just so cool,” Avedisian said. “I feel like when you have a line out there, or even when you have people come up to you at the track, it’s super cool. I always go back to the days when I was the little kid asking for people’s autographs. To kind of be on the flip side of it now and be the person getting asked for autographs is something super special. I know it makes their day.”
Since signing with TRD, she’s taken on a new venture in motorsports this year, competing full-time in the Toyota GR Cup Series driving a Mobil 1-sponsored Toyota GR-86 car on some of the country’s most historic road courses.
It’s been a complete 180-degree spin for her, transitioning from years of nothing but dirt oval racing to now taking on asphalt road courses in a sports car. But Avedisian has navigated the learning curve well, notching a best finish of fourth last month at Circuit of the Americas, and said she’s enjoyed the new challenges.
“The pace of the race is different, the race craft is different, it even goes down to how you qualify is different,” Avedisian said. “When you get in the dirt car, you have two-three laps of hard-as-you-can-go and that’s it.
“With the GR Cup side of things, we do timed sessions, so you have 15 laps. Obviously, your tires can only get so hot before they shelf-off, so you have a certain amount of time to make sure you’re in the realm of where the tire can perform the best. When you’re in that time, you hope you don’t mess up in one of the 20 corners.”
Back on the dirt side, Avedisian has continued to race with Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) as her schedule allows, but she’s encountered some difficulty this year. In 12 starts, she’s finished top-five three times and made the podium once. Though she’s now recovered from another hinderance – a concussion she suffered in a hard crash at Farmer City Raceway in April – she and KKM are still searching to find her the speed and consistency she demonstrated in 2023 to get her back to Victory Lane.
“I think if you just go back to the very start of the season in Du Quoin – I lost my crew chief to IndyCar racing and what he had to do for himself,” Avedisian said. “I think that played a huge role in it; obviously, I spent the whole last year with him. Some people you get with, you just click right off the bat, and I feel like that’s how Jarrett [Martin] and I were – we clicked right off the bat.”
Though it’s been rough waters in the Midget as of late, Avedisian is determined to right the ship and continue making progress in the motorsports world as one of the top up-and-comers dirt track racing has to offer.
“I’m glad I could put my name on the history board, but at the same time, it was just cool to celebrate it with the team and show off their hard work all season,” Avedisian said. “It’s a lot we went through last season, honestly. For us to kind of stick through it, and no one ever gave up on the KKM side, it’s truly unbelievable.”
1 MONTH ALERT: Kings Royal Throne Awaits New Champion During World of Outlaws Doubleheader
ROSSBURG, OH (June 20, 2024) – Hear ye! Hear ye! The throne at Eldora Speedway awaits a new king.
The best Sprint Car drivers in the world will duel for the crown when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to the “Big E” for the 41st Kings Royal weekend, Friday-Saturday, July 19-20.
Along with receiving royal honors, Saturday’s victor will be bestowed a $175,000 check – the third six-figure payout in a month’s time for the World of Outlaws.
Friday’s Knight Before will set the stage for the weekend with a 30-lap battle for $25,000.
Ten-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz (King Donny XL) claimed his sixth Kings Royal title last year after leading all 40 laps. He’s now one away from tying Steve Kinser (King Steve XXVII) for the most Kings Royal victories.
He’s also one away from 20 wins overall at the historic half-mile track – owned by his Sprint Car team owner Tony Stewart.
Schatz was the first repeat winner since 2018 as the last five editions of the Kings Royal have produced five different winners – Schatz (2023), Brent Marks (2022), Kyle Larson (2021), Tyler Courtney (2021) and Brad Sweet (2019).
Current World of Outlaws points leader David Gravel and Ohio’s Sheldon Haudenschild will enter the event as the most recent World of Outlaws winners at Eldora, having each scored a victory there in May. Both will be on a quest for their first Kings Royal title.
Haudenschild’s father, Jac Haudenschild (King Jac XV), is a three-time Kings Royal champion and was the fourth driver in the event’s history to win it. If Sheldon can score his own crown, the Haudenschilds will be the first father-son duo to win the Kings Royal.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, July 19-20
Location – Rossburg, OH
Track Record – 12.599 seconds by David Gravel on Sept. 23, 2020
Times (ET) –
12 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
1 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (July 15, 2023; 40th Kings Royal) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3wrnFqaP50
Previous Kings Royal winners –
2023 – Donny Schatz (6)
2022 – Brent Marks
2021 – Kyle Larson
2021 – Tyler Courtney
2019 – Brad Sweet (2)
2018 – Donny Schatz (5)
2017 – Donny Schatz (4)
2016 – Donny Schatz (3)
2015 – Shane Stewart
2014 – Kerry Madsen
2013 – Brad Sweet
2012 – Sammy Swindell (3)
2011 – Tyler Walker
2010 – Steve Kinser (7)
2009 – Donny Schatz (2)
2008 – Daryn Pittman
2007 – Donny Schatz
2006 – Joey Saldana (2)
2005 – Steve Kinser (6)
2004 – Jason Sides
2003 – Steve Kinser (5)
2002 – Joey Saldana
2001 – Mark Kinser
2000 – Dale Blaney
1999 – Sammy Swindell (2)
1998 – Jac Haudenschild (3)
1997 – Steve Kinser (4)
1996 – Johnny Herrera
1995 – Dave Blaney (2)
1994 – Jac Haudenschild (2)
1993 – Dave Blaney
1992 – Sammy Swindell
1991 – Steve Kinser (3)
1990 – Doug Wolfgang (2)
1989 – Bobby Davis Jr.
1988 – Steve Kinser (2)
1987 – Jac Haudenschild
1986 – Don Krietz Jr.
1985 – Doug Wolfgang
1984 – Steve Kinser
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Eldora Speedway –
2024 – Sheldon Haudenschild on May 3, David Gravel on May 4
2023 – Logan Schuchart on May 5, Rico Abreu on May 6, Carson Macedo on July 14, Donny Schatz on July 15, Rico Abreu on Sept. 22
2022 –David Gravel on July 13, Brent Marks on July 14, David Gravel on July 15 (Day), Brent Marks on July 15 (Night), Rico Abreu on Sept. 23
2021 – Brent Marks on May 8 (Day), Sheldon Haudenschild on May 8, Carson Macedo on July 14, Tyler Courtney on July 17 (Day), Kyle Larson on July 17, Carson Macedo on July 18, Logan Schuchart on Sept. 24
2019 – Donny Schatz on May 10, Donny Schatz on July 17, Brad Sweet on July 18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brad Sweet on July 20, Logan Schuchart on Sept. 27
2018 – Donny Schatz on May 11, Donny Schatz on May 12, Shane Stewart on July 12, Donny Schatz on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Brent Marks on Sept. 21, Christopher Bell on October 14
2017 – Logan Schuchart on May 12, Donny Schatz on May 13, Kerry Madsen on July 13, Christopher Bell on July 14, Donny Schatz on May 15, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 22
2016 – Kerry Madsen on May 6, Kerry Madsen on May 7, David Gravel on July 14, Daryn Pittman on July 15, Donny Schatz on July 16, Shane Stewart on Sept. 23
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 8, Donny Schatz on May 9, Shane Stewart on July 17, Shane Stewart on July 18, Greg Wilson on Sept. 25
2014 – Shane Stewart on May 2, David Gravel on May 3, Sammy Swindell on July 11, Kerry Madsen on July 12, Joey Saldana on Sept. 19
2013 – Kerry Madsen on May 3, Daryn Pittman on May 4, Kerry Madsen on July 12, Brad Sweet on July 13
2012 – Chad Kemenah on May 4, Sammy Swindell on May 5, Joey Saldana on July 13, Sammy Swindell on July 14
2011 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Tim Shaffer on July 15, Tyler Walker on July 16, Joey Saldana on Sept. 23
2010 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Paul McMahan on May 9, Joey Saldana on July 16, Steve Kinser on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 24
2009 – Donny Schatz on May 9, Terry McCarl on July 17, Donny Schatz on July 18, Jason Sides on Sept. 25
2008 – Craig Dollansky on April 11, Donny Schatz on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 11, Daryn Pittman on July 13, Joey Saldana on Sept. 19
2007 – Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul McMahan on June 2, Steve Kinser on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on Sept. 21
2006 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Sammy Swindell on April 8, Craig Dollansky on June 3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana on July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4
2005 – Sammy Swindell on April 8, Steve Kinser on April 9, Sammy Swindell on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on July 16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5
2004 – Steve Kinser on April 9, Steve Kinser on April 10, Danny Lasoski on June 5, Dale Blaney on July 16, Jason Sides on July 17, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6
2003 – Donny Schatz on April 18, Sammy Swindell on April 19, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Jason Meyers on Aug. 8
2002 – Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve Kinser on June 1, Daryn Pittman on July 19, Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2
2001 – Stevie Smith on April 13, Mark Kinser on April 14, Andy Hillenburg on June 2, Andy Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on July 21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser on June 3, Johnny Herrera on July 13, Sammy Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July 15, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4
1999 – Steve Kinser on April 2, Tim Shaffer on June 5, Mark Kinser on July 15, Greg Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July 17, Stevie Smith on Aug. 6
1998 – Joey Saldana on April 10, Sammy Swindell on April 11, Sammy Swindell on June 13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 7
1997 – Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave Blaney on June 14, Dave Blaney on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8
1996 – Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve Kinser on June 15, Mark Kinser on July 19, Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on Aug. 9
1995 – Dave Blaney on April 14, Jac Haudenschild on April 15, Steve Kinser on June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11
1994 – Jeff Swindell on April 16, Kenny Jacobs on April 17, Kenny Jacobs on June 11, Dave Blaney on Aug. 12
1993 – Dave Blaney on Dave Blaney on April 17, April 18, Dave Blaney on June 11, Steve Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 12
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on April 20, Steve Kinser on June 7, Sammy Swindell on June 8
1990 – Steve Kinser on April 21, Steve Kinser on April 22, Rickey Hood on June 8, Steve Kinser on June 9
1989 – Lee Brewer on April 22, Jeff Swindell on April 23, Bobby Davis, Jr. on June 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5
1988 – Sammy Swindell on April 9, Doug Wolfgang on April 10, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 26, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Aug. 8
1986 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Kenny Jacobs on Aug. 8, Bobby Allen on Aug. 9
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on April 13, Doug Wolfgang on April 14, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 10
1984 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Ron Shuman on April 8
1983 – Steve Kinser on May 21, Brad Doty on May 22
1982 – Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell on May 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 12, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 4, Ronnie Daniels on Aug. 5, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 6, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 17
1981 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 17, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18
1980 – Sammy Swindell on April 13, Steve Kinser on May 3, Steve Kinser on May 4, Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on July 5, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Sammy Swindell on Aug.8, Steve Kinser on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 31, Steve Kinser on Oct. 19
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on May 27, Steve Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1, Shane Carson on Oct. 21
1978 – Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel on April 30, Steve Kinser on May 21, Rick Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 3, Shane Carson on Oct. 29
SUNSHINE STRIKES FIRST: Tyler Courtney Opens High Bank Nationals Week with Huset’s Hustle Prelim Win
A fast NOS Energy Drink No. 7BC and a little luck led Sunshine to a $20,000 Wednesday victory
BRANDON, SD (June 19, 2024) - The stars appeared to be aligning for a battle for the win on Wednesday night at Huset’s Speedway.
One NOS Energy Drink machine – Tyler Courtney – stalked fellow NOS Energy Drink driver – Sheldon Haudenschild – in the closing stages of the Huset’s Hustle prelim. Courtney rolled the bottom while Haudenschild held down the top. Laps clicked away, and the gap between the two shrank. And then disaster struck for Haudenschild. Courtney suddenly got a huge run out of Turn 4 and slipped under Haudenschild to take the lead with only eight laps remaining. Haudenschild’s issue was soon revealed as he slowed exiting Turn 2 on the next lap with a shredded right rear tire.
The caution flew and set up a restart, but Courtney went on unchallenged to the checkered flag and a $20,000 payday to kickoff BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards week. Sunshine struck first as the four-day stretch of mega money on the line with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars at Huset’s began.
“Just an awesome, awesome night for us,” Courtney said. “I didn’t even remember running top 10 a couple of the nights last year. I just felt like it was one of our worst performances of the year last year, so to come out first night and put this thing in Victory Lane is just awesome. It speaks huge to what my guys can do and what we’ve been doing this year, and hopefully we’ll be in this same spot tomorrow with a little bit bigger check.”
The win not only earned “Sunshine” a healthy payday, but it also set him up in a great spot for Thursday’s $100,000-to-win Huset’s Hustle finale. Courtney stands as the high point man, which puts him on the pole of Heat One tomorrow. If he can win the Heat, he’ll be guaranteed a front row starting spot in the Clauson Marshall Racing machine as he chases the second six-figure payday of his Sprint Car career.
Courtney is up to four career World of Outlaws wins, and Huset’s was his first not on a half mile with the other three coming at Eldora Speedway, Port Royal Speedway, and Volusia Speedway Park. The Indianapolis, IN native became the sixth driver this year with multiple Series victories, and he’s the first who isn’t a full-time World of Outlaws competitor.
The race kicked off with outside pole-sitter Ryan Timms getting the jump on Sheldon Haudenschild to take the early top spot. Timms, who was chasing his first career World of Outlaws checkered flag, led through the early circuits with Haudenschild not too far behind.
The pressure on Timms intensified as they encountered lapped traffic only a handful of laps into the 35-lapper. The top two having issues with slower cars allowed the third-running Courtney to join the battle.
On Lap 16 Haudenschild managed to slip by Timms to snag the top spot and lead the lap. But a hungry Timms rolled low under Haudenschild in the next set of corners to move back atop the leaderboard.
Then one lap later Haudenschild came right back at Timms even stronger. The Wooster, OH driver ripped around Timms and didn’t leave the door open for Timms to come back at him. Haudenschild secured the lead and began to drive away.
Right after Haudenschild passed Timms, Courtney followed suit and rolled by the No. 5T. It didn’t take long for Courtney to begin to eat away at Haudenschild’s advantage. Courtney stuck the low line and cut into the lead piece by piece. And right when the battle looked ready to ignite as Courtney ducked under Haudenschild to take the lead, the right rear tire went down on the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17.
Haudenschild’s issue paved the path for Courtney to drive away to a $20,000 Huset’s paycheck.
“I just knew I was going to have to go somewhere else to beat Sheldon,” Courtney said. “He was really, really good around the top. And I knew when we got to traffic, we were going to have to move around. It was getting a little rough there through (Turns) 1 and 2, so you kind of had to slow down quite a bit. He could just carry momentum, and I think he just cut a tire or something there. That sucks. I really wanted to have a good race with our NOS Energy Drink teammate there.”
Bringing home the second spot was Ryan Timms as he equaled his best career World of Outlaws finish. The Oklahoma teenager showed speed all race with the best in the business and needed just a little more speed to grab that first World of Outlaws win.
“I felt really good early on,” Timms said. “We got a really good initial start and took the lead there. I had no idea 20 laps had already gone by. It went by super quick, and then that caution came out and Haud and Courtney got by me. I knew I had to figure something out because I could kind of hang with them at times, but for the most part they would kind of inch away. I’m happy with the run. I felt like we had a really good car.”
Rounding out the Huset’s Hustle prelim podium was Aaron Reutzel in the Ridge & Sons Racing No. 87. The Clute, TX native slipped back slightly early on but came back to life later in the race and outdueled Carson Macedo for the final step of the podium.
“I just struggled a little bit early,” Reutzel said. “With a full fuel load, I wasn’t very good. It was actually a handful. But there at the end when the fuel started coming off, my car came back to life. That was something we’re going to have to figure out the next couple nights.”
Carson Macedo and Tim Kaeding completed the top five.
Buddy Kofoid took the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a run from 22nd to seventh in the Roth Motorsports No. 83.
Cory Eliason claimed the fifth Simpson Quick Time of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three through Six went to Austin McCarl, Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet, Brock Zearfoss, and Spencer Bayston. Milton Hershey Heat Two belonged to Rico Abreu.
Cory Eliason won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Sheldon Haudenschild.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Huset’s Speedway for the $100,000-to-win Huset’s Hustle finale on Thursday, June 20. Then the week wraps up with the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards prelim ($20,000-to-win) and finale ($250,000-to-win) on June 21-22. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 2. 5T-Ryan Timms[3]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel[2]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 5. 3K-Tim Kaeding[9]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[12]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid[22]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 9. 2-David Gravel[20]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu[7]; 11. 88-Austin McCarl[5]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[17]; 13. 5-Spencer Bayston[14]; 14. 8R-Cory Eliason[21]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[23]; 16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 17. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[16]; 18. 39M-Anthony Macri[15]; 19. 2KS-Chase Randall[10]; 20. 45-Landon Brooks[18]; 21. 23-Garet Williamson[24]; 22. 7S-Landon Crawley[19]; 23. 25-Daison Pursley[11]; 24. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[13]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
1 MONTH ALERT: Attica Welcomes Back World of Outlaws in Mid-July For Brad Doty Classic
ATTICA, OH (June 19, 2024) – One of the biggest weeks of Sprint Car racing in Ohio commences with the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic at Attica Raceway Park on Tuesday, July 16.
The prestigious event will see World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series competitors return to Attica for the second time this year to challenge Ohio’s top local talent – all competing for the $15,000 payday.
Along with bringing fans The Greatest Show on Dirt, the event salutes Brad Doty, who’s give countless contributions to the sport and continues to do so today. Doty was one of the most promising talents in the 1980s before an injury ended his career as a race car driver. In the 35 years that have followed, the Apple Creek, OH native has found many avenues to remain an impactful figure.
Kyle Larson scored his second consecutive Brady Doty Classic victory last year, and fourth World of Outlaws win at the track in a four-year period.
Since 2016, only five different drivers have visited Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws at Attica – 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz, current Series points leader David Gravel, Larson, 2022 World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year Spencer Bayston and current Rookie of the Year contender Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, who's the most recent winner at the track.
Sheldon Haudenschild, of Wooster, OH, will be on the hunt for his first win at Attica and try to become the first Ohio native to win a World of Outlaws race at the track since Dale Blaney did so in 2015.
The event will lead into the Kings Royal weekend at Eldora Speedway, July 19-20.
EVENT INFO
Date – Tuesday, July 16
Location – Attica, OH
Track Record – 11.306 seconds by Butch Schroeder
Times (ET) –
3 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
3 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available HERE.
How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (May 17, 2024) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ__fOaAg8s
Previous World of Outlaws winners at Attica –
2024 – Michael Kofoid on May 17
2023 – Donny Schatz on May 19, Kyle Larson on July 11
2022 – Kyle Larson on May 20, Kyle Larson on July 12
2021 – David Gravel on May 21, Spencer Bayston on July 13
2020 – Kyle Larson on July 14
2018 – Donny Schatz on July 10
2017 – David Gravel on July 11
2016 – Donny Schatz on July 12
2015 – Dale Blaney on May 29
2014 – Dale Blaney on May 30
2011 – Donny Schatz on May 20
2009 – Dale Blaney on May 29
2008 – Donny Schatz on May 30
2007 – Joey Saldana on April 20
2005 – Stevie Smith on July 13
1994 – Sammy Swindell on May 21
1993 – Joe Garte on May 21
1992 – Joey Allen on Aug. 7
1991 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 9
1990 – Steve Kinser on May 18
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Huset’s Hustle, High Bank Nationals Put Up Huge Money
Two six-figure paydays and more than $800,000 in purse money are available over four days this week
BRANDON, SD (June 17, 2024) - The Summer of Money starts now, and it starts in a big way.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are rolling toward Huset’s Speedway, and teams are ready to build their bank accounts. This week, The Greatest Show on Dirt will tackle four consecutive nights of action at the Brandon, SD oval for two events in one.
First up is the Huset’s Hustle (June 19-20). Wednesday’s $20,000-to-win prelim will set the stage for Thursday’s $100,000-to-win main event. Then, the third BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals takes center stage, June 21-22. Like the Hustle, the opener offers up a $20,000 payday, but the stakes are raised for Saturday’s finale when drivers will fight for a huge $250,000 check, equaling the biggest winner’s share in World of Outlaws history.
Overall, the Bank of Huset’s Speedway is offering up more than $800,000 in purse money over four nights of racing. That kind of cash has lured a large and talented roster to South Dakota. This year’s edition again features a unique format guaranteeing fans a thrilling program from start to finish every night. For this week’s format, CLICK HERE.
This week begins a three-month stretch of big money races for the World of Outlaws. From June 19 to September 21, the Series will take on 17 nights that feature a winner’s share of at least $15,000 with 14 of them offering at least $20,000.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
BIG GAME GROUNDS: This week is a special one for David Gravel, Tod Quiring, and all of Big Game Motorsports.
Quiring – owner of Huset’s Speedway and the Big Game team – has invested so much in the sport of Sprint Car racing, and he’s continuing to develop this week into more and more of a marquee event in only its third edition.
Gravel rolls into Huset’s as the defending winner of the event, topping last year’s finale for the $250,000 prize, which is still the highest in Series history. He’s already driven to Victory Lane nine times in 2024 including one last weekend at Knoxville. A win during any of the four nights of racing ahead this week would mark his fifth season of reaching at least 10 victories.
ROTH REDEMPTION: While Gravel celebrated at the conclusion of last year’s High Bank Nationals, another driver was dealt a devastating defeat.
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid teamed with Roth Motorsports heading into Huset’s. Podium finishes on the second and third nights set them up strong for the finale. Kofoid grabbed the pole for the 40-lap Feature and looked to be on his way to winning a quarter of a million dollars. But engine troubles with only 10 laps remaining slowed the No. 83 and ended his hopes.
Now, Kofoid is a full-timer on the World of Outlaws tour with Dennis and Teresa Roth and ready to seek redemption this week. Huset’s is home to his first career Series win in June of 2022. He also won a pair of USAC National Midget races at the South Dakota oval that year. It’s been a productive rookie season so far for the Californian with 24 top 10s in 29 races highlighted by an Attica victory.
HAUD HEROICS: The inaugural High Bank Nationals in 2022 allowed Sheldon Haudenschild to give perhaps the best example of the magic he’s capable of behind the wheel of a Sprint Car.
With four laps remaining, Haudenschild sat in sixth place needing a heroic effort to win, and that’s exactly what he delivered. He went to the top of the track where he’s made a name for himself and passed two cars to move to fourth with three circuits remaining. A lap later he was third. And then, as the white flag waved, he blasted from third to first on the final lap to bank $100,000.
The Wooster, OH native owns one other win at Huset’s, driving the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 to Victory Lane in 2020. He’s already put seven tallies in the “W” column in 2024 heading to Huset’s.
SIX-FIGURE STUD: It’s rare that Sprint Cars race for a pair of six-figure paydays in the same week. There have only been 50 races in the sport’s history where the winner earned at least $100,000. And the man who has built his bank account most often is Donny Schatz.
The 10-time World of Outlaws champion has his name on 13 of the 50 six-figure checks handed out in Sprint Car history. That’s the most and nine more than the second highest total. He’s collected 11 of them at Knoxville Raceway and a pair at Eldora Speedway.
If he can deposit either Thursday’s $100,000 or Saturday’s $250,000, he’ll achieve something no Sprint Car driver has done before. Schatz would become the first to win a six-figure payday at three different racetracks. The Fargo, ND driver owns four Huset’s victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt, topping trips in 2001, 2007, 2015, and 2016.
Other six-figure Sprint Car winners expected to be in attendance this week are Kraig Kinser, Brad Sweet, David Gravel, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Logan Schuchart.
SO MANY STARS: The cast of full-time World of Outlaws drivers will be joined by many more talented gassers to create a huge field of competitors.
The country’s second winningest 410 Sprint Car driver this year – Anthony Macri – intends to make his High Bank Nationals debut. The Dillsburg, PA native has won eight times in 2024 including a local Huset’s race on June 2.
Last year, Kyle Larson was two spots away from Huset’s High Bank Nationals glory, and the Elk Grove, CA driver is on the entry list for the 2024 edition. “Yung Money” owns a pair of Huset’s victories with the World of Outlaws, driving the Silva Motorsports to wins in 2020 and during last year’s opening prelim. Like Schatz, Larson could also become the first driver with six-figure paydays at three different tracks.
The man who finished a spot ahead of Larson last year was fellow Californian Rico Abreu, and he intends to be back to chase the major money on the line. Abreu has collected 16 410 Sprint Car victories over the last year and a half.
One of the country’s top young talents Ryan Timms has the Hustle and High Bank Nationals on his calendar. He’ll roll into the week as the most recent Huset’s winner after winning their local race on Sunday, June 16. In addition to the Huset’s win, the versatile driver out of Oklahoma City, OK has also collected a trio of 360 Sprint Car victories this year and three Midget wins including a pair with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series.
Also expected to fill the roster are many of Huset’s regular competitors including the likes of Mark Dobmeier (Grand Forks, ND), Kaleb Johnson (Sioux Falls, SD), Dusty Zomer (Brookings, SD), Justin Henderson (Sioux Falls, SD), and many more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday-Saturday, June 19-22 at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (29/76 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (4078 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-56 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-76 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-86 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-142 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-186 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-244 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-458 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-670 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-800 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (12 Drivers):
9 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day
FEATURE LAPS LED (18 Drivers):
224 Laps – David Gravel
159 Laps – Carson Macedo
154 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
94 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Donny Schatz
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
33 Laps – Kyle Larson
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
23 Laps – Michael Kofoid
17 Laps – Logan Schuchart
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney, Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (12 Drivers):
7 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
3 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks, Michael Kofoid
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Daryn Pittman
HEAT RACE WINNERS (27 Drivers):
17 Heat Wins – David Gravel
13 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
6 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
5 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Tyler Courtney
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer, Garet Williamson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (49 Drivers):
23 Dashes – David Gravel
22 Dashes – Carson Macedo
19 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
14 Dashes – Donny Schatz
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
8 Dashes – Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Logan Schuchart
6 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Brady Bacon, Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Garet Williamson, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Parker Price-Miller, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (22 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers):
5 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson
PODIUM FINISHES (18 Drivers):
16 Podiums – David Gravel
14 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz
9 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Kyle Larson
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller
TOP 10 FINISHES (57 Drivers):
26 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi, Donny Schatz
25 Top 10s – David Gravel
24 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
23 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
19 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Top 10s – Bill Balog
8 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
7 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, Brad Sweet
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, James McFadden, Brian Brown
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Brady Bacon, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen, Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Milan, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Parker Price-Miller, Daryn Pittman, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER W: Corey Day Tops Knoxville for Second World of Outlaws Victory
The California phenom outduels Logan Schuchart and holds off Donny Schatz for first Knoxville win
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 15, 2024) - Corey Day is something special.
From the time he first climbed in a Sprint Car, it was clear he was heading for stardom. Winning Sprint Car races as early as 15 years of age on the west coast. A Northern Auto Racing Club championship last year. He even won his pavement late model debut earlier this year. And now the national star has an item on his résumé every Sprint Car driver strives for – a Knoxville Raceway win with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The Clovis, CA native started second in the 25-lap finale of the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash aboard the Jason Meyers Racing #14. He faced off with Logan Schuchart in a multi-lap battle for the top spot. After misfortune struck Schuchart, the 18-year-old held off one of the greatest of all time – Donny Schatz – to seal the deal.
“I always thought just winning at Knoxville would be badass,” Day said. “But to win an Outlaw race here means so much more. I’ve just got to give it up to my whole team.”
Day became the 102nd driver in World of Outlaws history with multiple Series victories. He got his first last September when he topped the Gold Cup Race of Champions. He’s also the 35th competitor to claim a Knoxville Feature with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Logan Schuchart brought the field to green for the main event. The Shark Racing driver opted to roll the bottom around the half mile through the early laps. Day jumped to the top and looked to build momentum on the cushion. He took a peek to Schuchart’s inside on the fourth lap, but Schuchart shut the door.
An early caution warranted a restart that saw the action heat up. Schuchart pulled ahead while Day, Donny Schatz and David Gravel squared off for the runner-up spot. Schatz attempted to split the two down the front straightaway, but Day slammed the door shut entering Turn 1 to hold him off. A couple laps later Schatz slipped under Day for second in Turns 3 and 4, but Day powered back around the 10-time champion on the top on the next lap.
As Schuchart worked through traffic his lead began to shrink. The advantage was above two seconds on Lap 11 and trimmed to only two tenths of a second by Lap 14. Two circuits later, Day made his move as he ripped the cushion and blasted by Schuchart.
Day moved away from Schuchart after taking the top spot, but it didn’t take long for Schuchart to begin to reel him back in. On Lap 21 Schuchart got a run off the bottom of Turn 2 and closed down the back straightaway. He stuck the bottom again in Turns 3 and 4 and cleared Day for the lead by the time they exited the corner.
But on the following lap Schuchart’s bid for his first win of 2024 ended in devastating fashion. The Hanover, PA native looked to go under a lapped car in Turns 1 and 2, but the car went to the bottom. Schuchart then looked to slide up to the cushion, but Day ripped by him before he could get there. And then when Schuchart’s right rear tire did meet the curb, it knocked him around and sent his front end into the wall, putting an early punctuation mark on his night.
The yellow set up a restart with only three laps remaining. The names Day would have to hold off right behind him were Donny Schatz, David Gravel and Kyle Larson – a trio of the sport’s best. But in typical Corey Day fashion, he didn’t flinch when the green lights restarted the action. He drove away from Schatz on his way to his first Knoxville checkered flag.
“I feel like around the top I was the better car for sure,” Day said of his battle with Schuchart. “He was really good. He left me by about a straightaway in that Dash, and I thought we were in trouble. But I think it got just slow enough in the middle of (Turns) 1 and 2 to where I could make enough speed on entry to get close to him and get a good drive off. I’m just so proud of my guys.”
Schatz brought the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 home second for his 10th World of Outlaws podium of the season. It’s the 26th consecutive season he’s earned at least 10 top threes. The outing helped him reclaim second in the standings. He’s 56 markers behind Gravel for the lead.
Completing the podium was Kyle Larson as he took the Silva Motorsports No. 57 from 13th to third. Earlier in the day he claimed the pole for the NASCAR Cup Series debut at Iowa Speedway, and he finished the evening by grabbing his second podium in three tries this year with the World of Outlaws.
David Gravel and Scott Bogucki rounded out the top five.
A 23rd to 10th run gave Aaron Reutzel the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
In Sea Foam Qualifying, Daryn Pittman picked up his first Simpson Quick Time in two years and the 62nd of his career.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four went to Donny Schatz (526th Heat Race win of career), Scott Bogucki (first of career), and Corey Day (fifth of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two belonged to Logan Schuchart (123rd of career).
Logan Schuchart topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Brent Marks won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Logan Schuchart.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Huset’s Speedway for a lucrative four days of racing. The High Bank Hustle (June 19-20) ends with a $100,00 main event before the High Bank Hustle (June 21-22) wraps up with a $250,000 finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 14-Corey Day[2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 3. 57-Kyle Larson[13]; 4. 2-David Gravel[3]; 5. 10-Scott Bogucki[6]; 6. 21-Brian Brown[10]; 7. 83SR-James McFadden[11]; 8. 88-Austin McCarl[7]; 9. 49-Brad Sweet[12]; 10. 87-Aaron Reutzel[23]; 11. 2KS-Chase Randall[17]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[9]; 13. 69K-Daryn Pittman[8]; 14. 83-Michael Kofoid[25]; 15. 19-Brent Marks[21]; 16. 41-Carson Macedo[15]; 17. 8-Cory Eliason[24]; 18. 27-Emerson Axsom[5]; 19. 27X-Carson McCarl[19]; 20. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[18]; 21. 24-Rico Abreu[22]; 22. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[14]; 23. 3P-Sawyer Phillips[28]; 24. 17B-Bill Balog[20]; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[27]; 26. 09-Matt Juhl[26]; 27. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 28. 2K-Lynton Jeffrey[16]
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BACK ON TOP: David Gravel Claims Opening Night of Knoxville’s Premier Chevy Dealers Clash
The point leader earns his ninth win of 2024 after Larson’s bid from 10th ended with mechanical woes
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 14, 2024) - The best race teams can’t be kept down.
There’s no denying David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports didn’t have the weekend they would’ve liked last week. A crash at River Cities forced them to rally to 10th, and they followed that up with a sixth place run at Ogilvie. Two top-10s may not seem like bad outings, but they’re below par for the high bar Gravel and Tod Quiring’s crew have established. Plus, Carson Macedo had closed within 10 points of Gravel’s position atop the standings heading into Knoxville Raceway’s Premier Chevy Dealers Clash. The talk through the week focused on the points battle shaping up, and how would Gravel respond to last weekend’s woes?
And the answer was he would respond emphatically.
Gravel started outside the front row of Friday’s 25-lap Feature, hunted down Parker Price-Miller for the top spot, and then had a little luck when mechanical issues ended an impressive charge from 10th to the lead from Kyle Larson.
“Once I got back to the bottom, I got right back to him (Larson),” Gravel said. “I really wish we could’ve raced that out. I think he was running really aggressive and was maybe going to run high one more lap, and I might’ve been able to get underneath him. I wish we could’ve race that out. I’ve got to thank Cody (Jacobs), Stephen (Hamm-Reilly), and Zach (Patterson) for working hard. This is a new car, and to debut it, qualify well going out late, and winning the race is really good.”
Gravel climbed to 97 career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Six of those checkered flags have come courtesy of Knoxville, which puts it in a tie for the second winningest track on Gravel’s World of Outlaws résumé. The Watertown, CT native is already up to nine wins in 2024. And perhaps most importantly, he added a solid 42 markers to his lead atop the standings, growing the gap to 52 points over Macedo.
Pole-sitter Parker Price-Miller brought the field to green with Gravel to his right. “The Law Firm” got the advantage into the opening set of corners and committed to the bottom during the opening circuits. Gravel stayed with the cushion and could stay right with Price-Miller but not build enough momentum to pass him.
A Lap 4 restart brought Sheldon Haudenschild into the fight for the lead as he slid by Gravel for second. He closed in on Price-Miller, but PPM moved up to the top just in time to break Haudenschild’s momentum. On Lap 9 a resurging Gravel rolled under Haudenschild on the bottom for second, and one rotation later he did the same to Price-Miller to take the lead. Price-Miller snuck back around in the next set of corners, but Gravel grabbed it right back and closed the door on Price-Miller’s next attempt.
Meanwhile 10th starting Kyle Larson was making moves to the front. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion claimed third on the 12th circuit, and then a lap later he drove the Silva Motorsports No. 57 into second. On Lap 16 “Yung Money” powered by Gravel to take the top spot and wasted no time pulling away as he started to slice through traffic.
Gravel got going on the bottom in the late stages of the race, and a duel to the checkered flag looked to be shaping up. But right as Gravel closed back in, a puff of smoke blew from Larson’s engine and he quickly slowed. Just like that, the magical drive from 10th was ended, and his night was over.
Larson’s misfortune was Gravel’s gain as he inherited the lead for the restart and went unchallenged over the final six circuits on his way to trophy number nine of 2024 in the Huset’s Speedway No. 2. With the Summer of Money on the horizon, Gravel has his mind set on some lucrative trips to Victory Lane.
“This Morrison Engine was ripping tonight,” Gravel said. “Hopefully everyone comes to the (Huset’s) High Bank Hustle for $100,000 and the High Bank Nationals on Saturday for $250,000.”
Price-Miller held onto the second spot. He led the first nine laps and earned his ninth career World of Outlaws podium in the PPM Racing No. 9. The Kokomo, IN native has had a consistent 2024 to this point, and another solid run fueled his hunger for a win even more.
“Our car is really good,” Price-Miller said. “I’m just really excited to be racing right now when the car is this good. You obviously want to win, but we’ll keep trying, and hopefully it doesn’t take us too much longer to knock off a win.”
The podium was rounded out by Rico Abreu for his fourth top three of the year with the World of Outlaws and the 49th of his career. The St. Helena, CA native came away satisfied with the result and added some pages to the notebook for August when the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s brings the entire Sprint Car world to Knoxville.
“I just focused on hitting my marks and understanding the race,” Abreu explained. “That outside lane was very, very difficult to take off in. I was kind of dependent on Sheldon (Haudenschild) who was obviously watching the leader go. The leader gets such a big advantage there on the inside row. I think you take a lot of notes from nights like this and work on bringing that back to the Nationals.”
James McFadden and Tyler Courtney completed the top five.
Sheldon Haudenschild claimed his third Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 32nd of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four went to Sheldon Haudenschild (111th Heat Race win of career), Rico Abreu (54th of career), and Tyler Courtney (18th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two belonged to Daryn Pittman (273rd of career).
Parker Price-Miller topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Donny Schatz won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Knoxville Raceway to complete the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash on Saturday, June 15. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 9P-Parker Price Miller[1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 4. 83SR-James McFadden[12]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[6]; 6. 69K-Daryn Pittman[8]; 7. 14-Corey Day[22]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[11]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[25]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[21]; 11. 39M-Anthony Macri[7]; 12. 88-Austin McCarl[9]; 13. 83-Michael Kofoid[23]; 14. 55V-Kerry Madsen[16]; 15. 49-Brad Sweet[20]; 16. 87-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 17. 13-Justin Peck[18]; 18. 1K-Kelby Watt[24]; 19. 6B-Brandon Wimmer[17]; 20. 21-Brian Brown[13]; 21. 41-Carson Macedo[14]; 22. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[4]; 23. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[19]; 24. 57-Kyle Larson[10]; 25. 17B-Bill Balog[26]; 26. 10-Scott Bogucki[15]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Stout Field Expected for World of Outlaws June Visit to Knoxville
Premier Chevy Dealers Clash gives the World of Outlaws teams their final chance to prepare for August’s Knoxville Nationals
KNOXVILLE, IA (June 11, 2024) - The time has come for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars to travel to “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.”
Knoxville Raceway is ready to welcome The Greatest Show on Dirt for two nights of early summer action. The Premier Chevy Dealers Clash brings the country’s best Sprint Car drivers to the Marion County Fairgrounds this weekend (June 14-15). The weekend will be the first chance for World of Outlaws teams to get some laps at the historic half mile this year. It’ll also be their only weekend to pad the notebook ahead of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store (August 7-10).
The stars of the World of Outlaws tour, a healthy contingent of locals, and a stout crop of invaders are all expected to make for a huge roster this weekend and put on two nights of can’t-miss Sprint Car racing.
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The time has come for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars to travel to “The Sprint Car Capital of the World.” Knoxville Raceway is ready to welcome The Greatest Show on Dirt for two nights of early summer action. The Premier Chevy Dealers Clash brings the country’s best Sprint Car drivers to the Marion County Fairgrounds this weekend (June 14-15).
The weekend will be the first chance for World of Outlaws teams to get some laps at the historic half mile this year. It’ll also be their only weekend to pad the notebook ahead of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store (August 7-10).
The stars of the World of Outlaws tour, a healthy contingent of locals, and a stout crop of invaders are all expected to make for a huge roster this weekend and put on two nights of can’t-miss Sprint Car racing.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
SCHATZVILLE: For as long as he’s racing Sprint Cars, Donny Schatz will headline any World of Outlaws trip to Knoxville.
The 10-time Series champion has assembled an astonishing résumé at the half mile over the course of his career. He’s collected 18 of his 313 career wins at Knoxville, and six of them have come during the month of June. The Fargo, ND driver is an 11-time NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals champion (second most), and he’s been on the podium in 20 of his 25 Feature starts in “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All.” The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 is a threat anytime it rolls into the small town in Iowa.
Schatz heads to Knoxville third in the standings with David Gravel (+40 PTS) and Carson Macedo (+30 PTS) not too far ahead. He’s currently on a streak of 11 consecutive top 10 finishes with seven of those being within the top five.
ALMOST THERE: It took a while, but Carson Macedo has almost dug himself out of the hole created at DIRTcar Nationals.
After four consecutive finishes of 12th or worse to begin the year, the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 hasn’t missed the top 10 in the 23 races since. The last 17 races have all been top fives for Macedo leading to a 3.1 average finish over that span. During the incredible stretch of consistency, he’s also stood on the podium 11 times. The run has moved Macedo and the JJR crew within 10 markers of the points lead.
And how fitting it would be if they could claim the top spot this weekend. Last year, Macedo entered Knoxville’s Premier Chevy Dealers Clash as the point leader, but a frightening crash cost him the top spot that he never regained. The Lemoore, CA native owns four victories at Knoxville – a 2018 360 Nationals prelim, a two-night sweep with the World of Outlaws in June of 2021, and a Knoxville Nationals prelim last year.
HAUD’S HOT: The temperatures are rising with summer near, and Sheldon Haudenschild is heating up with them.
After winning three races during all of the 2023 campaign, Haudenschild has reeled off three victories in the last five races. The hot streak has bumped him up to seven wins in 2024 with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing team, already marking the third most he’s produced in one year. He’s also been stringing together some consistency with 12 top 10s in the last 14 races.
A Knoxville victory has eluded Haudenschild to this point in his career. His best finish is third on four occasions – a trio of Knoxville Nationals prelims (2019, 2022, 2023) and a June World of Outlaws race in 2021.
HOME GAME: A trip to Knoxville means a weekend at home for Giovanni Scelzi and the KCP Racing team.
Scelzi is originally from Fresno, CA, but after being hired by the Des Moines, IA-based team in 2020, Scelzi made the move to the “Hawkeye State.” The Matt Barbara and Bret Nehring-owned team set up shop slightly more than an hour from Knoxville Raceway. KCP owns a pair of Knoxville track championships with Ian Madsen behind the wheel.
Scelzi is always stout at the iconic half mile. He and KCP topped the 2021 360 Nationals, and then a week later they sat on the pole of the 410 Nationals before finishing fourth. Last year, Scelzi matched that fourth place effort in the sport’s most prestigious race. Scelzi also picked up an All-Star Circuit of Champions win at Knoxville back in 2019.
It’s been a strong sophomore season for Scelzi to this point. He’ll head to Knoxville fourth in points with 16 top fives and 25 top 10s through 27 races.
KNOXVILLE NAMES: “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” always offers up plenty of talented regulars ready to challenge for a World of Outlaws win.
Brian Brown is always a driver to watch when the World of Outlaws invade Knoxville. He’s a five-time track champion, and his 65 wins rank second in track history. “Blackjack” has beaten the Outlaws at Knoxville on three occasions, each time during the month of June and most recently last year.
Rolling into the weekend as the most recent Knoxville winner is Altoona, IA’s Carson McCarl. The former 360 Knoxville track champion grabbed his first victory in the 410 class and joined his father (Terry) and brother (Austin) on the all-time win list.
The only two-time winner in the 410 division this year at Knoxville is Waco, TX’s Chase Randall. The 2023 Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year took the TKS Motorsports No. 2KS to Victory Lane on May 25 and June 1.
This trio is expected to be joined by many more regular visitors to Knoxville including Garet Williamson (Columbia, MO), Aaron Reutzel (Clute, TX), Tasker Phillips (Pleasantville, IA), Riley Goodno (Knoxville, IA), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, June 14-15 at Knoxville Raceway in Knoxville, IA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (27/76 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (3786 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-10 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-40 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-54 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-96 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-128 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-168 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-370 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-584 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-688 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (11 Drivers):
8 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
FEATURE LAPS LED (15 Drivers):
212 Laps – David Gravel
159 Laps – Carson Macedo
154 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
94 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Donny Schatz
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Kyle Larson
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
23 Laps – Michael Kofoid
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney, Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (11 Drivers):
7 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
3 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks, Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz
HEAT RACE WINNERS (26 Drivers):
17 Heat Wins – David Gravel
13 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
11 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
5 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Donny Schatz
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Landon Crawley
1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Logan Schuchart, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer, Garet Williamson, Nick Omdahl
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (45 Drivers):
22 Dashes – Carson Macedo
21 Dashes – David Gravel
19 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
18 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
13 Dashes – Donny Schatz
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Landon Crawley
6 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Brent Marks
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Garet Williamson
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (20 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Aaron Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson
PODIUM FINISHES (17 Drivers):
15 Podiums – David Gravel
14 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
9 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo
TOP 10 FINISHES (53 Drivers):
25 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
24 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid
23 Top 10s – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
22 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
19 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Top 10s – Bill Balog
8 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
6 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Corey Day, James McFadden, Cale Thomas, Brady Bacon, Garet Williamson
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen, Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Milan, Kyle Larson, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
For the full 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
HOLY HAUD: Wild Last Lap Leads Sheldon Haudenschild to Ogilvie Victory
Haudenschild slides Macedo and holds off Kofoid for seventh win of 2024
OGILVIE, MN (June 9, 2024) - Every now and then Sprint Car Racing delivers a moment that race fans will never forget. And that’s exactly what occurred Saturday night at Ogilvie Raceway.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars rolled into the Minnesota oval for the second time ever for the Big O Showdown presented by Wagamon Brothers. Mother Nature offered up a picturesque evening. The entire grandstands filled before Hot Laps began. The stage was set for the massive crowd to see a show. And they got one they’ll be talking about for a long time. In a bid to win the first two races in Series history at Ogilvie, Carson Macedo led nearly the entire race. He rocketed ahead early, sliced through traffic, and looked like he was on his way to Victory Lane.
Then the white flag flew, and a wild last lap followed.
Second running Sheldon Haudenschild cleared Macedo with a huge slide job in Turns 1 and 2 as Michael “Buddy” Kofoid got a run on both of them down the back straightaway. Kofoid then threw a slide job in the final set of corners, but Haudenschild narrowly held him off to claim a thrilling victory.
“We hounded him (Macedo) the whole race there, and it was just a deal where it was better to be running second, I think,” Haudenschild said. “I was just kind of able to see what he was doing and also the lappers. When we got to them, they were ripping the top and racing, too. He had to change his line up right there on the white. I was just able to pull a slide job there in (Turns) 1 and 2 and hoped to clear him down the backstretch and be able to pinch him enough into (Turn) 3 that he couldn’t get back there.”
The exciting win bumped Haudenschild up to seven in 2024 and 41 for his career, equaling him with fellow full-time driver Logan Schuchart for 19th on the all-time win list. He’s pulled within one of David Gravel for the most checkered flags this season. Ogilvie is the 25th different track where the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing driver has visited Victory Lane.
A fresh track rework set up a fast surface that evolved throughout the 30-lap Feature. Macedo owned the pole for the main event and took off when the green flag flew.
The early stages of the race were controlled by Macedo. The Jason Johnson Racing pilot pulled ahead and worked expertly through traffic. Behind him, battles broke out all over the place within the top 10.
Haudenschild and Kofoid faced off for the second spot with Kofoid claiming it early in the finale. But Haudenschild kept him well within sight as the race neared the halfway point. On the 17th circuit, Haudenschild found the run he needed to clear Kofoid with a tight slider in traffic in Turns 3 and 4. Then his sights locked on Macedo.
Haudenschild struggled to close in on Macedo upon first claiming the runner-up spot. In fact, Macedo pushed the advantage north of a second on the 21st circuit. But then Haudenschild went to work on slashing into the gap.
With two laps remaining Macedo was less than half a second ahead. And then as the white flag waved Haudenschild built a huge run down the front straightaway. He pounced on the opportunity with a Turn 1 slider that narrowly cleared. Macedo looked to cross back over, but Kofoid filled the gap and closed on Haudenschild heading into Turn 3. Kofoid pulled alongside Haudenschild but couldn’t quite slide ahead. As the two leaders slid toward the top, Macedo turned off the cushion toward the bottom and drove back around Kofoid, but up ahead Haudenschild crossed the finish line to put the punctuation on a wild conclusion that wowed the capacity crowd.
“Hats off to (Kyle) Ripper, Luke (Vaughn), and Steve (Kinzer Dussel),” Haudenschild said. “They’ve been putting the work in, and we ‘ve been fast through the whole night on all of these nights… I think we’ve been there all year.”
Carson Macedo, who has led all but one of the 60 Feature laps the World of Outlaws have contested at Ogilvie, didn’t mask the heartbreak after the race. Haudenschild’s last lap move to take the win left the Lemoore, CA driver puzzled when all was said and done. On the bright side, Macedo pushed his streak of top fives to 16 in a row, and he’s only 10 markers behind Gravel for the points lead.
“That was honestly devastating,” Macedo admitted. “I took the white and did feel like maybe I was starting to catch Brock (Zearfoss) and the other lapper, but I didn’t think that peeling off of the top with one to go was the thing to do. I guess I could’ve just ran the bottom in (Turns) 1 and 2. I don’t know. That was just really disappointing.”
After nearly driving from third to steal the victory on the final lap, Buddy Kofoid settled for a third place finish in the Roth Motorsports No. 83. Nearly getting the win left a slightly sour taste in the rookie’s mouth, but he came away satisfied overall with the strong showing.
“It’s frustrating because I feel like I had a chance,” Kofoid said. “We were right there and just as fast as them, but you can’t hang your head about it. Those two (Haudenschild and Macedo) are a couple of the best right now.”
Donny Schatz and Giovanni Scelzi completed the top five.
A 15th to eighth drive earned Garet Williamson the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Sheldon Haudenschild earned his second Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 31st of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three went to Sheldon Haudenschild (110th Heat Race win of career) and Brock Zearfoss (19th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two belonged to Giovanni Scelzi (48th of career).
Carson Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Brooke Tatnell won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Knoxville Raceway for the Premier Chevy Dealers Clash on June 14-15, giving the teams their final chance to prepare for August’s NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[9]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 6. 2-David Gravel[7]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 8. 23-Garet Williamson[15]; 9. 17B-Bill Balog[8]; 10. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[13]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 12. 70-Kraig Kinser[14]; 13. 13-Mark Dobmeier[20]; 14. 23W-Scott Winters[18]; 15. 7S-Landon Crawley[12]; 16. 11M-Brendan Mullen[16]; 17. 3-Tim Kaeding[11]; 18. 24T-Christopher Thram[10]; 19. 14T-Brooke Tatnell[19]; 20. 17Z-Zach Omdahl[22]; 21. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[17]; 22. 199-Ryan Bowers[21]; 23. 33-Scott Broty[23]; 24. 6-Bill Rose[24]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
GRAND FORKS GLORY: Gio Scelzi Outduels Sheldon Haudenschild in Traffic for River Cities Victory
Hot Sauce picks up his second win of the season in only his third ever start at the North Dakota track
GRAND FORKS, ND (June 7, 2024) - Giovanni Scelzi grew up racing on the bullrings of California. He ripped around the tracks often characterized by tight confines and tacky conditions in his teenage years. And that experience sure came in handy on Friday night at River Cities Speedway.
Mother Nature threw a wrench in the evening right before the start of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Feature. A shower delayed the conclusion to the Don Mack Classic and dropped plenty of moisture on the North Dakota quarter mile. The result? A fast, cowboy up racing surface for the 40-lap main event. Scelzi started on the pole of the Feature, carefully worked his way through thick lapped traffic, and bested Sheldon Haudenschild in a battle for the checkered flag. In only his third ever appearance at River Cities, “Hot Sauce” took the KCP Racing #18 to Victory Lane.
“I heard Donny (Schatz) on those restarts,” Scelzi said. “I didn’t know if it was just momentum building as he got going on the top. It worked for me in the Dash, but the track was obviously way wetter there. Kudos to the track crew for sticking this out. Whoever had the idea to add dirt to the racetrack was brilliant. It kind of helped it dry out a bit, but what a great show. The stands are packed. I got to meet some of you guys last time, so this is pretty cool.”
The victory bumped Scelzi up to eight in his career with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It gave KCP Racing double digit wins as the Des Moines, IA-based team climbed to 10 World of Outlaws triumphs. The Fresno, CA native became the 14th different driver to top a World of Outlaws race at River Cities.
The green flag dropped with Scelzi and Schatz leading the way. Scelzi grabbed the early advantage and opted for the bottom, but Schatz looked high and kept his left-front tire right behind the right-rear rubber of Scelzi’s machine.
An early caution set the stage for a restart and one of the race’s wildest moments. Garet Williamson came together with David Gravel as the green lights came back on. The contact stacked up the field as Bill Balog connected with Gravel and flipped, and Gage Pulkrabek also got collected and went over. The point leader Gravel was left with significant damage but managed to return to the track after a trip to the Federated Car Care Work Zone.
On the next restart Scelzi pulled ahead, and Schatz again kept him within sight for the first few circuits. When traffic became a factor, Carson Macedo used a lapped car as a pick to roll by Schatz for second on Lap 10. Sheldon Haudenschild followed Macedo by Schatz to take third on the same circuit. And then only two laps later the surging Haudenschild, who started seventh, drove around Macedo to take over the runner-up spot.
It didn’t take long for Haudenschild to drive the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 right up to the tail tank of Scelzi. The Wooster, OH native pressured Scelzi in traffic, and then on Lap 19 he blasted around Scelzi on the top side to take the lead.
But Scelzi refused to be rattled. It took him hardly any time to respond as two trips around the track later he snuck back around Haudenschild on the low line to regain the lead.
From there it became a game of cat and mouse through traffic. Haudenschild refused to let Scelzi get away, but Scelzi also refused to let Haudenschild alongside again. Haudenschild would close in as they navigated traffic, but then Scelzi would clear a slower car for breathing room. The gap between the two was close for many laps. But ultimately Scelzi managed to hold on for his second World of Outlaws win of 2024 and first since mid-March at Cotton Bowl Speedway.
“We freed up there a little bit during the rain and then left it after the Hot Lap session,” Scelzi said. “And our Hot Lap session was really kind of drying the racetrack out. 40 laps is a long time to run here and have the racetrack blow off, but it never really changed a whole lot. Definitely got tighter as I went, but the car was phenomenal.”
Sheldon Haudenschild brought the NOS Energy Drink machine home second after his fierce charge from seventh. He knew he had a car capable of winning, but the battle for victory came down to minimizing mistakes.
“I don’t think I needed anything out of my car. It was really good,” Haudenschild explained. It was a winning car for sure. (Kyle) Ripper had her dialed in. I could run Gio down there in a lap pretty quick, and then he kind of got behind David and David was trying things. And then I got to David and really couldn’t do anything with him. I think Gio made one mistake and I got him, and I made a mistake, and he got me back.”
Completing the podium at River Cities was Donny Schatz. The 10-time champion improved his already incredible résumé at the facility located in his home state. He’s now up to 23 top threes in 32 races at the North Dakota bullring.
“I was just too tight from the word go,” Schatz said. “The only shot I had really was on the restart trying to get around Gio on the outside and then obviously traffic. I don’t know what happened in traffic there. We lost a bunch of spots. I went in, got under someone, and I guess I got freight trained for a little bit, but I was able to make some spots back up.”
Carson Macedo and Mark Dobmeier rounded out the top five.
A huge 25th to seventh drive earned Buddy Kofoid the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson claimed his sixth Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the 39th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four went to Carson Macedo (126th Heat Race win of career), Garet Williamson (second of career), and Nick Omdahl (first of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two belonged to Sheldon Haudenschild (109th of career).
Giovanni Scelzi topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Brock Zearfoss won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Bill Balog.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway for the Big O Showdown presented by Wagamon Brothers on Saturday, June 8. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[2]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 5. 13-Mark Dobmeier[13]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[10]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid[25]; 8. 7S-Landon Crawley[5]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[21]; 10. 2-David Gravel[11]; 11. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[4]; 12. 64-Andy Pake[18]; 13. 0-Nick Omdahl[8]; 14. 70-Kraig Kinser[22]; 15. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 16. 17Z-Zach Omdahl[20]; 17. 4-Brendan Mullen[19]; 18. 3-Tim Kaeding[9]; 19. 6-Bill Rose[24]; 20. 8-Jack Croaker[23]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog[14]; 22. G5-Gage Pulkrabek[17]; 23. 14T-Tim Estenson[12]; 24. 4Y-Colton Young[15]; 25. 26-Blake Egeland[16]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
LESSONS IN FLYING: Donny Schatz’s Reliance on Aviation for Successful Sprint Car Career
The 10-time Series champion has been a pilot for nearly the entire duration of his World of Outlaws career
GRAND FORKS, ND (June 7, 2024) - Race fans across the country have watched Donny Schatz wheel a Sprint Car to a hall-of-fame worthy career over the past three decades – 10 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car titles, 313 wins, and on and on.
But there’s been a different type of driving going on behind the scenes for most of Schatz’s World of Outlaws career that began in 1997 – aviation. His air travel is different than most. He’s not slogging through a long TSA line and cramming into seat 28C. The 46-year-old is the pilot. He flies his own plane to nearly every race and back home to Fargo, ND during the week – a love for air time that trickles through the Schatz family tree.
“It all starts really with my grandfather,” Schatz said. “My grandfather was in the military, and airplanes were something that enamored him. He was a private pilot for recreation, and in the late ‘60s he was able to get his own plane. I think it’s what enticed my father to get involved in his aviation endeavors as kind of a recreational pilot.
“When we started racing in ’93, my father was trying to expand his business from Minot, ND to Fargo. And the only way that was going to work with living in Minot and having stuff to do in Fargo, going back and forth every day is 280 miles or four-and-a-half-hour drive, so it really brought aviation into play for my father to be able to make his dream come true at the Petro in Fargo.”
Schatz was on the path to acquiring a pilot’s license in his teenage years before racing became priority. Life on the road appealed to the up-and-coming driver as he began to travel the country with The Greatest Show on Dirt. After a handful of years of traversing the country’s highways in a motorhome and racing, the desire to be home more often emerged.
“I realized if I wanted to have somewhat of a normal life and still continue to race, the best balance was going to be to get my pilot’s license and I did,” Schatz explained. “And it’s not just a matter of getting your recreational pilot’s license. You need to be able to fly a twin-engine plane, an all instrument, basically the next thing below a commercial airline pilot without being a commercial airline pilot. You want to keep yourself safe and have the knowledge and be able to deal with weather, all the emergencies and things that happen.
“When you start racing with the World of Outlaws, anything you do, anything you inject into your life, whether it’s learning to be a pilot or learning to do this or that, obviously your priority is your racing,” Schatz said. “For me, it was a situation where I had to find somebody that would train me and was looking for a full-time gig that could work around my schedule. We would do training during the week here and there and then obviously go to the races. Flying is really about building time… It took me about a year from the time I got my private single engine to working multi-engine to working on instrument and the things I did. It took quite some time, but I was trained by great people.”
The ability to journey home between nearly every race has helped Schatz stay focused and content throughout his historic career. It’s given him a sense a normalcy through the grueling World of Outlaws calendar. It’s also helped put the bad nights behind him.
“The thing about flying is you can’t get in the plane and be mad about something on the racetrack or if you had a bad finish,” Schatz said. “When you get in the airplane it’s like getting in the race car, you better be switched on. You better be focused at what you’re doing or you could pay for it with your life and whoever is along with you could pay for it with their life as well.”
This year has been no different for Schatz as he continues to rely on flying to be home often throughout the year. The only difference has been the results. Back before the season started, the 10-time champion promised the racing community they’d see a different Donny Schatz. And he’s delivered on that promise.
After struggling to a sixth-place finish in the 2023 standings, Schatz has been one of the tour’s most consistent drivers in 2024 with his Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team. Through more than a quarter of the campaign he sits third in points and only 58 markers behind David Gravel for the top spot.
Schatz won’t have to travel far for this weekend’s racing as it kicks off on Friday at Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. The bullring is only 80 miles from his home in Fargo, and full of Schatz fans.
“I think a lot of people had the mentality that, ‘Well, he doesn’t care. He’s won 10 championships.’ That’s not the case,” Schatz said. “I never expected in my career to win those things, and I have won them, and I’m still going to try to win another one. That’s why I keep going. I love the competition.”
Schatz continues the 2024 World of Outlaws season this weekend at River Cities Speedway on Friday, June 7, and Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway on Saturday, June 8. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Ironman
Pumps
Up
Payouts
For
World
of
Outlaws,
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
PEVELY,
MO
(June
6,
2024)
–
This
year’s
edition
of
the
Federated
Auto
Parts
Ironman
55
will
present
the
biggest
payouts
in
the
event’s
history
for
the
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars
and
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota.
More
than
$180,000
will
be
on
the
line
during
the
two-day
event
(Aug.
2-3)
at
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at
I-55,
with
World
of
Outlaws
competitors
battling
for
a
$25,000
top
prize
on
Saturday
and
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
competitors
dueling
for
a
$7,500
check
the
same
day.
The
increased
payout
for
the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
also
reflects
an
increase
to
the
overall
purse
for
Saturday.
In
total,
$26,700
will
be
paid
out
through
the
field
for
Saturday’s
Xtreme
Outlaw
Feature
– a
more
than
$10,000
increase
to
the
Series’
standard
purse.
Every
Feature
position
will
see
an
increase.
Both
nights
will
also
count
toward
the
Xtreme
Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge
Series
title
–
awarding
$2,500
to
the
Series
champion
at
the
end
of
the
year
– as
POWRi
will
co-sanction
the
event
with
Xtreme.
“As
the
Federated
Auto
Parts
Ironman
55
continues
to
grow
into
one
of
the
biggest
events
of
the
year
for
Sprint
Cars
and
Midgets,
we’re
excited
to
be
able
to
increase
the
payouts
with
it,”
said
Jeff
Hachmann,
executive
director
of
events
for
World
Racing
Group.
“This
is a
marquee
event
for
everyone,
and
we
strive
to
make
it
bigger
for
drivers
and
fans
every
year.”
Friday’s
Feature
will
pay
out
$12,000-to-win/$1,200-to-start
for
the
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Cars
and
$4,000-to-win/$300-to-start
for
the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets.
Last
year,
the
Ironman
gave
fans,
and
drivers,
a
“race
of
the
year”
candidate
with
Logan
Schuchart
and
Kyle
Larson
battling
wheel-to-wheel,
inches
apart,
at
the
end
of
the
World
of
Outlaws
race.
It
was
a
battle
so
good,
Larson
said
“that
was
probably
the
most
fun
Sprint
Car
race
I’ve
ran
maybe
ever.”
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
have
brought
a
variety
of
action
with
every
stop
at
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at
I-55,
producing
five
different
winners
in
their
five
trips
there.
2023
Series
champion
Jade
Avedisian
won
the
Ironman
finale
last
year.
For
tickets
to
the
Ironman
weekend,
CLICK
HERE.
Grandstands
will
open
at 5
p.m.
(CT)
on
Friday,
Aug.
2,
and
then
at 4
p.m.
on
Saturday.
Hot
Laps
are
scheduled
to
start
at
6:30
p.m.
both
nights.
If
you
can’t
make
it
to
the
track,
you
can
watch
all
the
action
live
on
DIRTVision.
WHAT
TO
WATCH
FOR:
World
of
Outlaws
Northern
Swing
Continues
with
Trips
to
River
Cities,
Ogilvie
The
weekend
brings
The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt
to
North
Dakota
and
Minnesota
for
the
first
time
in
2024
GRAND
FORKS,
ND
(June
4,
2024)
-
The
2024
map
grows
even
more
this
weekend
as
the
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars
make
their
first
stops
of
the
season
in
two
more
states.
A
North
Dakota
bullring
that
never
fails
to
entertain
is
up
first.
The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt
makes
its
32nd
visit
to
Grand
Forks,
ND’s
River
Cities
Speedway
on
Friday,
June
7,
for
the
Don
Mack
Classic.
The
high-banked
quarter
mile
is
home
to
nine
second
laps
in
Qualifying
and
thrilling
racing
throughout
the
entire
program.
There’s
a
reason
longtime
Series
announcer
Johnny
Gibson
ranks
River
Cities
atop
the
list
of
nearly
400
tracks
that
he’s
visited.
Then,
the
tour
takes
off
on a
nearly
300-mile
drive
east
into
Minnesota
where
Ogilvie
Raceway
awaits.
Last
year,
the
World
of
Outlaws
debuted
at
the
fine
facility
with
a
record
crowd
filling
the
stands
and
are
coming
back
for
the
Wagamon
Brothers
presents
the
Big
O
Showdown.
BUY
RIVER
CITIES
TICKETS
HERE
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OGILVIE
TICKETS
HERE
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LIVE
ON
DIRTVision
Let’s
look
at
the
weekend’s
top
storylines:
DONNY’S
DOMAIN:
Racing
in
home
territory
has
always
been
important
for
Donny
Schatz.
Whether
it
was
his
rookie
World
of
Outlaws
season
in
1997
or
any
of
the
10
championship
campaigns
he’s
put
together,
Schatz
always
wants
to
make
the
North
Dakota
fans
proud.
And
his
River
Cities
results
prove
as
much.
Schatz
has
contested
all
31
World
of
Outlaws
events
at
River
Cities
and
won
a
dozen
of
them,
posted
28
top
fives,
and
never
missed
the
top
10
with
a
worst
finish
of
eighth.
The
10-time
champion’s
average
finish
at
River
Cities
is a
remarkable
2.7.
During
2015
and
2016,
Schatz
took
the
Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
Racing
machine
to
four
consecutive
River
Cities
victories.
The
Fargo,
ND
driver
is
in
search
of
his
11th
championship,
and
a
visit
to
River
Cities
could
offer
a
boost
toward
those
efforts.
Schatz
owns
a
pair
of
victories
so
far
this
year
and
only
missed
the
top
10
on
three
occasions.
All
three
times
he
only
missed
it
by a
spot
with
a
trio
of
11th
place
runs.
SHARK
SLUMP
ENDER?:
There’s
no
denying
2024
hasn’t
been
the
season
Logan
Schuchart
and
Shark
Racing
had
hoped
it
would
be.
They’ve
been
plenty
consistent
with
20
top
10s
in
25
races
but
haven’t
yet
had
race
winning
speed
or
been
able
to
crack
the
podium.
But
there’s
reason
to
believe
River
Cities
could
help
them
turn
things
around.
Schuchart
has
won
two
of
the
last
eight
visits
to
River
Cities,
including
the
most
recent
last
August.
Over
the
course
of
those
eight
races,
the
Hanover,
PA
native
has
finished
sixth
or
better
in
all
but
one.
Half
of
the
eight
have
resulted
in
podiums.
Despite
the
lack
of a
win
this
year,
Schuchart
still
sits
sixth
in
points
and
only
26
markers
outside
the
top
five.
A
night
at
River
Cities
may
be
just
what
Schuchart
needs
to
build
some
momentum
with
the
Summer
of
Money
on
the
horizon.
GRAND
FORKS
GLORY:
Schatz
and
Schuchart
aren’t
the
only
World
of
Outlaws
competitors
with
River
Cities
victories
under
their
belts.
Current
point
leader
David
Gravel
has
made
a
pair
of
trips
to
Victory
Lane.
Seven
years
ago,
he
scored
the
first
of
the
pair
with
CJB
Motorsports,
and
then
last
June
he
and
his
current
Big
Game
Motorsports
team
claimed
the
checkered
flag.
The
Watertown,
CT
native
already
owns
eight
wins
in
2024
and
is
only
four
away
from
reaching
100
for
his
career.
The
man
chasing
Gravel
in
the
standings
–
Carson
Macedo
–
topped
the
June
River
Cities
visit
in
2022.
That’s
his
only
win
at
the
quarter
mile,
but
in
eight
tries
he’s
only
missed
the
top
five
twice.
He
and
Jason
Johnson
Racing
enter
the
weekend
on a
roll
of
eight
consecutive
podiums
and
are
30
markers
behind
Gravel
for
the
top
spot.
The
final
full-timer
with
a
River
Cities
World
of
Outlaws
win
is
Kraig
Kinser.
The
Bloomington,
IN
native
pieced
together
an
impressive
drive
from
10th
to
victory
in
2012.
That
win
came
aboard
his
family’s
No.
11K,
and
he
returns
aboard
the
Premier
Motorsports
No.
70
this
Friday.
OGILVIE
TAKE
TWO:
After
an
exciting
debut
last
year,
the
World
of
Outlaws
are
eager
to
get
back
to
Ogilvie.
The
3/8
mile
doesn’t
often
host
Sprint
Cars,
leaving
little
data
to
suggest
potential
favorites
entering
Saturday.
The
one
previous
Ogilvie
winner
is
Carson
Macedo.
Last
year,
he
led
from
flag
to
flag
in
the
JJR
No.
41
to
tame
the
10th
Minnesota
track
visited
by
The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt.
Chasing
Macedo
to
the
line
a
year
ago
was
Logan
Schuchart.
His
past
success
at
River
Cities
coupled
with
a
strong
effort
last
year
at
Ogilvie
lays
out
a
prime
opportunity
at a
strong
weekend
to
get
him
and
the
Shark
Racing
team
on
the
right
track.
Rounding
out
the
podium
last
year
was
Donny
Schatz.
Eight
of
his
313
career
Series
wins
have
come
in
the
state
of
Minnesota
at
three
different
tracks
–
Jackson
Motorplex
(Jackson,
MN),
Princeton
Speedway
(Princeton,
MN),
and
Granite
City
Speedway
(Sauk
Rapids,
MN)
–
and
Ogilvie
could
become
the
fourth
this
weekend.
NOSA
KNOWLEDGE:
The
first
trips
to
North
Dakota
and
Minnesota
this
year
means
a
fresh
crop
of
locals
will
be
ready
to
test
themselves
against
the
best
in
the
business
on
home
turf.
The
Northern
Outlaw
Sprint
Association
(NOSA)
regulars
are
prepared
to
face
off
with
The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt.
It’s
no
surprise
that
the
most
recent
River
Cities
winner
this
year
is
Mark
Dobmeier.
A
May
31
victory
marked
the
latest
in
the
list
of
more
than
100
Dobmeier
has
compiled
at
the
1/4
mile.
The
Grand
Forks,
ND
native
has
competed
30
times
with
the
World
of
Outlaws
at
his
home
track,
and
the
closest
he’s
come
to
beating
the
nation’s
top
talent
is a
pair
of
podiums
(2016
&
2018).
Fellow
Grand
Forks
native
Brendan
Mullen
has
established
himself
as a
solid
competitor
in
recent
years.
He’s
won
at
least
one
River
Cities
NOSA
race
in
each
of
the
last
three
seasons,
and
he’s
fresh
off
a
podium
finish
this
past
weekend.
Jade
Hastings
regularly
joins
the
field
when
the
World
of
Outlaws
roll
into
River
Cities.
He
won
the
track’s
2024
season
opener
on
May
10.
Hastings
has
made
at
least
one
visit
to
River
Cities
Victory
Lane
every
year
since
2017.
This
trio
along
with
a
collection
of
others
from
the
country’s
northern
region
are
expected
to
be
in
action
this
weekend.
THIS
WEEKEND
AT A
GLANCE
WHEN
AND
WHERE
Friday,
June
7 at
River
Cities
Speedway
in
Grand
Forks,
ND
Saturday,
June
8 at
Ogilvie
Raceway
in
Ogilvie,
MN
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS
(25/76
Races):
1.
David
Gravel
–
Big
Game
Motorsports
#2
(3518
PTS)
2.
Carson
Macedo
–
Jason
Johnson
Racing
#41
(-30
PTS)
3.
Donny
Schatz
–
Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
Racing
#15
(-58
PTS)
4.
Giovanni
Scelzi
–
KCP
Racing
#18
(-76
PTS)
5.
Michael
Kofoid
–
Roth
Motorsports
#83
(-108
PTS)
6.
Logan
Schuchart
–
Shark
Racing
#1S
(-134
PTS)
7.
Sheldon
Haudenschild
–
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing
#17
(-196
PTS)
8.
Bill
Balog
– B
Squared
Motorsports
#17B
(-342
PTS)
9.
Brock
Zearfoss
–
Brock
Zearfoss
Racing
#3Z
(-576
PTS)
10.
Landon
Crawley
–
Sides
Motorsports
#7S
(-674
PTS)
NOS
ENERGY
DRINK
FEATURE
WINNERS
(11
Drivers):
8
Wins
–
David
Gravel
6
Wins
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
2
Wins
–
Donny
Schatz,
Carson
Macedo
1
Win
–
Brad
Sweet,
Tyler
Courtney,
Brent
Marks,
Giovanni
Scelzi,
Rico
Abreu,
Brady
Bacon,
Michael
Kofoid
FEATURE
LAPS
LED
(15
Drivers):
212
Laps
–
David
Gravel
151
Laps
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
130
Laps
–
Carson
Macedo
56
Laps
–
Giovanni
Scelzi
54
Laps
–
Rico
Abreu
47
Laps
–
Donny
Schatz
34
Laps
–
Brady
Bacon
29
Laps
–
Kyle
Larson
25
Laps
–
Brad
Sweet
23
Laps
–
Michael
Kofoid
13
Laps
–
Anthony
Macri
11
Laps
–
Bill
Balog
3
Laps
–
Brent
Marks
1
Lap
–
Tyler
Courtney,
Kalib
Henry
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME
AWARDS
(11
Drivers):
7
Quick
Times
–
David
Gravel
5
Quick
Times
–
Carson
Macedo
3
Quick
Times
–
Giovanni
Scelzi
2
Quick
Times
–
Brent
Marks,
Michael
Kofoid
1
Quick
Time
–
Landon
Crawley,
Brian
Brown,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Brady
Bacon,
Donny
Schatz,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
HEAT
RACE
WINNERS
(24
Drivers):
17
Heat
Wins
–
David
Gravel
12
Heat
Wins
–
Carson
Macedo
9
Heat
Wins
–
Giovanni
Scelzi,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
8
Heat
Wins
–
Michael
Kofoid
5
Heat
Wins
–
Rico
Abreu
4
Heat
Wins
–
Brent
Marks,
Donny
Schatz,
Brock
Zearfoss
3
Heat
Wins
–
Bill
Balog
2
Heat
Wins
–
Brian
Brown,
Tyler
Courtney,
Landon
Crawley
1
Heat
Win
–
Corey
Day,
Justin
Peck,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr.,
Logan
Schuchart,
Bill
Rose,
Ryan
Timms,
Danny
Sams
III,
Kyle
Larson,
Emerson
Axsom,
Anthony
Macri,
Tim
Shaffer
TOYOTA
DASH
APPEARANCES
(43
Drivers):
21
Dashes
–
David
Gravel
20
Dashes
–
Carson
Macedo
17
Dashes
–
Giovanni
Scelzi
16
Dashes
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
15
Dashes
–
Michael
Kofoid
12
Dashes
–
Donny
Schatz
10
Dashes
–
Bill
Balog
7
Dashes
–
Rico
Abreu
6
Dashes
–
Landon
Crawley
5
Dashes
–
Brent
Marks,
Logan
Schuchart,
Brock
Zearfoss
4
Dashes
–
Tyler
Courtney,
Brian
Brown
3
Dashes
–
Emerson
Axsom
2
Dashes
–
Brad
Sweet,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Anthony
Macri,
Brady
Bacon,
Cole
Duncan,
Cole
Macedo,
Kalib
Henry
1
Dash
–
Justin
Peck,
Zeb
Wise,
Corey
Day,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr.,
Bill
Rose,
Ryan
Timms,
Garet
Williamson,
James
McFadden,
Logan
McCandless,
Ayrton
Gennetten,
Danny
Sams
III,
Kyle
Larson,
Skylar
Gee,
Kody
Hartlaub,
Chase
Dietz,
Tim
Shaffer,
T.J.
Michael,
Craig
Mintz,
Brandon
Spithaler,
Sye
Lynch,
Cale
Thomas
MICROLITE
LAST
CHANCE
SHOWDOWN
WINS
(20
Drivers):
2
LCS
Wins
–
Logan
McCandless,
Bill
Balog
1
LCS
Win
–
Austin
McCarl,
Corey
Day,
Kasey
Kahne,
Koty
Adams,
Jace
Park,
Anthony
Macri,
Landon
Crawley,
Garet
Williamson,
Brock
Zearfoss,
Kevin
Newton,
Brenham
Crouch,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Brandon
Rahmer,
David
Gravel,
Nate
Dussel,
Cole
Macedo,
Zeth
Sabo,
Garet
Williamson
KSE
HARD
CHARGER
AWARDS
(18
Drivers):
4
Hard
Chargers
–
Logan
Schuchart,
Donny
Schatz
2
Hard
Chargers
–
Carson
Macedo
1
Hard
Charger
–
Aaron
Reutzel,
Jace
Park,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr.,
Brock
Zearfoss,
Chase
Randall,
Chris
Windom,
Noah
Gass,
Austin
McCarl,
Giovanni
Scelzi,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Danny
Dietrich,
Landon
Crawley,
Sye
Lynch,
Bill
Balog,
Scotty
Neitzel
PODIUM
FINISHES
(17
Drivers):
15
Podiums
–
David
Gravel
13
Podiums
–
Carson
Macedo
9
Podiums
–
Michael
Kofoid
8
Podiums
–
Donny
Schatz
7
Podiums
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
5
Podiums
–
Giovanni
Scelzi
3
Podiums
–
Brad
Sweet,
Rico
Abreu
2
Podiums
–
Tyler
Courtney,
Brent
Marks,
Bill
Balog
1
Podium
–
Justin
Peck,
Anthony
Macri,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Brady
Bacon,
Kyle
Larson,
Cole
Macedo
TOP
10
FINISHES
(51
Drivers):
23
Top
10s
–
Giovanni
Scelzi
22
Top
10s
–
Donny
Schatz,
Michael
Kofoid
21
Top
10s
–
David
Gravel,
Carson
Macedo
20
Top
10s
–
Logan
Schuchart
17
Top
10s
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
14
Top
10s
–
Bill
Balog
7
Top
10s
–
Brock
Zearfoss
6
Top
10s
–
Rico
Abreu,
Tyler
Courtney
5
Top
10s
–
Brent
Marks,
Anthony
Macri
4
Top
10s
–
Brad
Sweet,
Cole
Macedo
3
Top
10s
–
Brian
Brown,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Landon
Crawley,
Cole
Duncan,
Skylar
Gee
2
Top
10s
–
Ryan
Timms,
Chase
Randall,
Kraig
Kinser,
Corey
Day,
James
McFadden,
Cale
Thomas,
Brady
Bacon
1
Top
10 –
Justin
Peck,
Kasey
Kahne,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr.,
Zeb
Wise,
Cory
Eliason,
Jacob
Allen,
Chris
Windom,
Garet
Williamson,
Joe
B.
Miller,
Ayrton
Gennetten,
Emerson
Axsom,
Scotty
Milan,
Kyle
Larson,
Troy
Wagaman
Jr.,
Danny
Dietrich,
Chase
Dietz,
Brandon
Spithaler,
Kalib
Henry,
Tim
Shaffer,
Zane
DeVault,
Sye
Lynch,
Travis
Philo,
Trey
Jacobs,
Scotty
Thiel
2024
WORLD
OF
OUTLAWS
SPRINT
CAR
SCHEDULE
&
WINNERS:
No.
/
Day,
Date
/
Track
/
Location
/
Winner
(Total
Wins)
1.
Wed,
Feb
7 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park
/
Barberville,
FL /
Brad
Sweet
(1)
2.
Thurs,
Feb
8 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park
/
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(1)
3.
Fri,
Feb
9 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park
/
Barberville,
FL /
Tyler
Courtney
(1)
4.
Sat,
Feb
10 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park
/
Barberville,
FL /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(1)
5.
Mon,
March
4 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park
/
Barberville,
FL /
Donny
Schatz
(1)
6.
Fri,
March
15 /
Cotton
Bowl
Speedway
/
Paige,
TX /
Brent
Marks
(1)
7.
Sat,
March
16 /
Cotton
Bowl
Speedway
/
Paige,
TX /
Giovanni
Scelzi
(1)
8.
Sat,
March
23 /
Kennedale
Speedway
Park
/
Kennedale,
TX /
Carson
Macedo
(1)
9.
Sat,
March
30 /
81
Speedway
/
Wichita,
KS /
Rico
Abreu
(1)
10.
Fri,
April
5 /
US
36
Raceway
/
Osborn,
MO /
David
Gravel
(2)
11.
Sat,
April
6 /
Arrowhead
Speedway
/
Colcord,
OK /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(2)
12.
Fri,
April
12 /
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at
I-55
/
Pevely,
MO /
David
Gravel
(3)
13.
Sat,
April
13 /
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at
I-55
/
Pevely,
MO /
Donny
Schatz
(2)
14.
Fri,
April
19 /
Paducah
International
Raceway
/
Paducah,
KY /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(3)
15.
Sat,
April
20 /
Tri-State
Speedway
/
Haubstadt,
IN /
Brady
Bacon
(1)
16.
Wed,
May
1 /
Jacksonville
Speedway
/
Jacksonville,
IL /
David
Gravel
(4)
17.
Fri,
May
3 /
Eldora
Speedway
/
Rossburg,
OH /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(4)
18.
Sat,
May
4 /
Eldora
Speedway
/
Rossburg,
OH /
David
Gravel
(5)
19.
Wed,
May
8 /
Lincoln
Speedway
/
Abbottstown,
PA /
David
Gravel
(6)
20.
Fri,
May
17 /
Attica
Raceway
Park
/
Attica,
OH /
Michael
Kofoid
(1)
21.
Sat,
May
18 /
Sharon
Speedway
/
Hartford,
OH /
David
Gravel
(7)
22.
Fri,
May
24 /
Atomic
Speedway
/
Chillicothe,
OH /
David
Gravel
(8)
23.
Sat,
May
25 /
Atomic
Speedway
/
Chillicothe,
OH /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(5)
24.
Mon,
May
27 /
Fremont
Speedway
/
Fremont,
OH /
Carson
Macedo
(2)
25.
Fri,
May
31 /
Beaver
Dam
Raceway
/
Beaver
Dam,
WI /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(6)
CBS
Bringing
New
World
of
Outlaws
Docu-Special
on
June
9
CONCORD,
NC
(June
1,
2024)
–
The
path
to
the
World
of
Outlaws
will
be
showcased
on
CBS
with
a
new
one-hour
special
on
Sunday,
June
9,
at
12:30
p.m.
(ET).
In
the
documentary-style
show
–
World
of
Outlaws:
The
Dirt
Road
to
Stardom
–
the
ladder
system
of
going
from
racing
dirt
Midgets
to
410
Sprint
Cars
will
be
highlighted
with
a
focus
on
the
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
Series
and
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
from
the
April
Wildcat
Showdown
event
at
US
36
Raceway.
The
special
will
showcase
the
stars
of
both
Series,
including
10-time
World
of
Outlaws
champion
Donny
Schatz,
current
World
of
Outlaws
points
leader
David
Gravel,
Michael
“Buddy”
Kofoid
–
who
went
from
racing
Midgets
to
Sprint
Cars
–
and
those
trying
to
make
their
way
to
The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt
like
Cannon
McIntosh,
Ryan
Timms
and
more.
The
show
will
run
from
12:30
p.m.
to
1:30
p.m.
(ET),
on
Sunday,
June
9,
marking
the
World
of
Outlaws’
third
time
on
the
main
CBS
network.
Fans
will
also
get
to
see
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car,
World
of
Outlaws
CASE
Construction
Equipment
Late
Model
and
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
races
from
the
2024
season
throughout
the
year
on
CBS
Sports
Network
(CBSSN),
presented
in a
half-hour
special.
World
of
Outlaws
CBS/CBS
Sports
Schedule:
Sunday,
June
9 –
World
of
Outlaws:
The
Dirt
Road
to
Stardom
(CBS
main
network)
Sunday,
June
23 –
World
of
Outlaws
Late
Model
Dairyland
Showdown
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
July
7 –
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Car
Jim
“JB”
Boyd
Memorial
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
July
21 –
World
of
Outlaws
Late
Model
Gopher
50
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Aug.
4 –
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
DIAEDGE
Double
Down
Showdown
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Aug.
18 –
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Car
Summer
Nationals
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Sept.
1 –
World
of
Outlaws
Late
Model
Prairie
Dirt
Classic
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Sept.
15 –
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Car
Knoxville
Nationals
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Sept.
29 –
World
of
Outlaws
Late
Models
at
Highland
Speedway
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Oct.
13 –
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Car
Huset’s
Shootout
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Oct.
27 –
World
of
Outlaws
Late
Models
at
Atomic
Speedway
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Nov.
10 –
Xtreme
Outlaw
Championship
Finale
at
Jacksonville
Speedway
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Nov.
24 –
World
of
Outlaws
Late
Models
World
Finals
(CBS
Sports)
Sunday,
Dec.
8 –
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Cars
World
Finals
(CBS
Sports)
Ashton
Torgerson
Takes
Coles
County
Debut
for
Third
Xtreme
Outlaw
Win
of
2024
MATTOON,
IL
(May
31,
2024)
–
When
Ashton
Torgerson
cemented
his
plans
to
begin
his
rookie
season
on
the
trail
of
the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota,
he
was
unsure
about
how
he’d
perform
and
manage
the
pressure
of
driving
for
one
of
the
most
accomplished
teams
in
national
Midget
racing.
But
now,
only
halfway
through
the
season,
the
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
(KKM)
racer
has
collected
three
Xtreme
Outlaw
Feature
wins,
which
is
second-most
among
all
drivers.
The
latest
came
Friday
night
in
the
Series’
debut
at
Coles
County
Speedway,
when
he
took
the
lead
from
2022
Series
champion
Zach
Daum
on
Lap
10
and
led
the
rest
of
the
way
to
score
the
win
in
the
POWRi
co-sanctioned
Xtreme
Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge
Series
main
event.
“We
weren’t
sure
if
we
were
gonna
be
the
best
since
it’s
my
first
Midget
year,”
Torgerson,
17,
of
Glendale
AZ,
said.
“We
have
three
wins
already
this
year
with
Xtreme
and
one
with
POWRi.
Overall,
so
far,
it’s
been
amazing
already,
and
we’re
only
halfway
through.”
Earlier
in
the
program,
Torgerson
put
himself
in
shape
to
be
up
front
after
setting
the
fastest
lap
in
his
Qualifying
group
and
winning
his
Heat
Race
from
outside
Row
2.
After
the
four-car
invert,
Torgerson
took
the
green
flag
in
the
Feature
from
the
fourth
starting
spot
and
wasted
little
time
challenging
the
leaders
in
the
early
going.
A
red
flag
situation
appeared
on
Lap
5
for
a
Kale
Drake
rollover
in
Turn
2,
which
restacked
the
field
for
a
restart.
Daum
led
the
field
back
to
green
with
Gavin
Miller
right
behind
him
in
the
bottom
lane
around
the
1/8-mile
oval,
which
played
right
into
Torgerson’s
hand
as
he
soon
found
the
top
side
of
the
track
to
his
liking
and
began
to
close-in
on
the
two
leaders
ahead.
“We
looked
at
the
track
before
the
main
and
I
think
everybody
thought
it
was
gonna
be
right
around
the
bottom
with
how
much
track
work
they
actually
did
to
the
bottom,”
Torgerson
said.
“Rolling
around,
we
had
four
laps
I
think
and
then
a
red
came
out.
I
just
figured
I’m
third,
I
had
to
try
something.
“I
saw
the
top
in
(Turns)
1
and
2
and
it
was
kinda
cleaned
off
a
little
bit,
and
so I
figured
I’d
try
it
once,
see
how
it
goes
and
learn
from
there.
That’s
what
I
did.”
Torgerson
got
around
Miller
for
second
on
Lap
7
and
then
set
his
sights
on
Daum.
He
kept
it
smooth
on
the
top
side
and
reeled-in
the
Trifecta
Motorsports
No.
7U,
and
on
Lap
10
got
a
great
run
to
Daum’s
outside
in
Turns
1
and
2
and
zoomed
past
him
into
the
lead
down
the
backstretch.
“Really,
I
was
just
hoping
Daum
wouldn’t
come
up
in
(Turns)
1
and
2 to
block
me
the
one
or
two
times
I
showed
him
I
had
momentum,
and
luckily
he
didn’t,”
Torgerson
said.
“After
that,
I
was
able
to
jump
up
top
in 3
and
4
pretty
much
set
sail
after
that.”
And
set
sail
he
did.
Torgerson
navigated
his
way
through
traffic
without
a
single
fault,
ducking
and
weaving
his
way
around
the
slower
cars
en
route
to
the
win.
At
its
largest,
his
gap
to
second-place
Chase
McDermand
grew
to
nearly
two
seconds
in
the
final
laps.
“With
the
moves
I
was
making
and
how
fast
I
was
getting
around
them,
I
actually
think
it
calmed
me
down
a
little
bit
knowing
that
I
had
lapped
cars
in
between
us,”
Torgerson
said.
“Splitting
cars
there
– I
don’t
think
they
were
able
to
do
the
exact
same
moves,
so
it
probably
took
them
a
little
bit
longer
to
get
around
them.”
McDermand
crossed
the
finish
line
second
to
secure
his
fourth
podium
finish
of
the
season.
He
started
third
and
fell
back
to
fourth
in
the
beginning
of
the
race
but
was
able
to
climb
back
thanks
to
his
patience
on
the
top
side.
After
a
fierce
battle
with
Daum
around
the
midway
point
of
the
race,
complete
with
slide
jobs
and
repeated
contact
between
the
two,
McDermand
was
able
to
take
the
spot
away
for
good
on
Lap
13.
However,
he
was
unable
to
get
close
enough
to
Torgerson
in
the
end
to
make
a
bid
for
the
lead.
“I
think,
like
everybody
else,
I
just
needed
a
caution,”
McDermand
said.
“Just
couldn’t
get
there
in
the
dirty
air.
I
feel
like
we
were
better
in
clean
air.
I
ran
him
down,
but
then
right
when
I
caught
him,
we
were
getting
into
lapped
traffic
and
there
really
wasn’t
any
opportunity
to
get
by
him.”
Still,
the
23-year-old
Illinois
racer
collected
a
strong
finish
and
showed
progress
in
the
midst
of a
season
that’s
been
dotted
with
misfortune
and
results
he
said
has
not
been
up
to
his
standards.
“It’s
good
for
some
confidence
to
have
a
good
run
again
after
the
last
few
runs
we’ve
had,”
McDermand
said.
“I
feel
like
we’ve
just
been
buried
lately,
and
it
just
hasn’t
been
reflective
of
what
we’re
capable
of
and
what
we
know
we’re
capable
of.
To
get
a P2
finish
is
good
for
everybody
involved.”
Daum
hung
on
to
finish
third
while
KKM
teammates
Ryan
Timms
and
Cannon
McIntosh
completed
the
top-five.
The
Whitz
Racing
Products
Quick
Time
Award
went
to
Zach
Daum
for
his
fastest
lap
in
Qualifying
of
10.781.
Toyota
Racing
Heat
1
was
won
by
Chase
McDermand.
TJ
Forged
Heat
2
was
won
by
Ryan
Timms.
UP
NEXT
Following
the
postponement
of
Saturday’s
events
at
Wayne
County
Speedway
(IL),
the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
will
now
take
a
summer
break
and
resume
competition
Friday-Saturday,
July
19-20,
at
Spoon
River
Speedway
in
Lewistown,
IL.
Tickets
for
the
event
are
on
sale
now
at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com
and
will
also
be
available
at
the
gate
on
race
day.
If
you
can’t
be
there
to
watch
in
person,
stream
every
lap
live
on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
(view
full
results)
Feature
(30
Laps):
1.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[4];
2.
40-Chase
McDermand[3];
3.
7U-Zach
Daum[1];
4.
67-Ryan
Timms[5];
5.
71K-Cannon
McIntosh[12];
6.
71-Jade
Avedisian[8];
7.
97-Gavin
Miller[2];
8.
21K-Karter
Sarff[10];
9.
16-Kyle
Jones[17];
10.
55-Trevor
Cline[6];
11.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[9];
12.
56D-Mitchell
Davis[18];
13.
14S-Tyler
Edwards[19];
14.
54-Michael
Pickens[11];
15.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[13];
16.
97K-Kale
Drake[16];
17.
43-Gunnar
Setser[20];
18.
66-Jayden
Clay[21];
19.
98-Elijah
Gile[15];
20.
57-Mark
McMahill[22];
21.
19M-Ethan
Mitchell[7];
22.
86-Shane
Cottle[14]
HAUD
HEROICS:
Sheldon
Haudenschild
Drives
from
Sixth
for
Another
Beaver
Dam
Victory
A
thrilling
drive
leads
Sheldon
Haudenschild
to
his
fifth
Beaver
Dam
win
in
the
last
six
races
BEAVER
DAM,
WI
(May
31,
2024)
-
Sometime
a
track
just
fits
a
racer
perfectly.
Whether
it’s
the
size,
shape,
surface,
or a
blend
of
all
the
elements,
drivers
go
with
certain
racetracks
like
yin
and
yang.
And
that’s
certainly
the case
with
Sheldon
Haudenschild
and
Beaver
Dam
Raceway.
Heading
into
Friday’s
Jim “JB”
Boyd
Memorial
opener,
Haudenschild
had
topped
four the
last
five
Beaver
Dam
races
with the
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars.
Haudenschild
being up
front at
the
Wisconsin
oval
with the
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing
crew had
become a
foregone
conclusion.
And he
didn’t
let the
“Badger
State”
fans
down on
Friday.
Haudenschild
delivered
perhaps
his most
exciting
Beaver
Dam
victory
to kick
off the
Jim Boyd
Memorial.
He
hadn’t
started
worse
than
third in
his
previous
four
victories,
but he
lined up
sixth
Friday
night
and gave
the
crowd a
show.
The
Wooster,
OH
native
wheeled
his way
forward
from row
three,
snatched
the top
spot
from
Carson
Macedo
on Lap
17, and
held on
late for
his
fifth
win in
the last
six
Beaver
Dam
races.
“I
don’t
know,
maybe
I’m
Scott
Boyd’s
(track
owner)
long
lost son
or
something,”
Haudenschild
said
with a
laugh of
his
success
at
Beaver
Dam. “We
just
seem to
have
this
place
figured
out.
It’s
cool to
have the
wins
here and
be
friends
with the
Boyd
family.”
The
sixth
win of
2024 for
Haudenschild
moved
him to
40 for
his
career
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt as
he
becomes
the 20th
different
driver
to reach
40
victories.
Five
wins at
Beaver
Dam also
breaks a
tie with
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at I-55
to make
it the
winningest
track on
his
résumé.
It also
broke a
tie with
Brad
Sweet
and
Daryn
Pittman
to give
him sole
possession
of the
most
World of
Outlaws
wins at
Beaver
through
34
visits.
The
front
row of
Carson
Macedo
and Bill
Balog
led the
field to
green.
Macedo
slid
ahead of
Balog to
take the
top spot
and lead
the
opening
lap. As
the
front
four
cars all
opted
for the
cushion
on the
first
couple
circuits,
David
Gravel
gave the
bottom a
shot and
it paid
off. The
point
leader
rolled
all the
way from
the
fifth
starting
spot to
second
in two
laps.
The
forward
progress
for
Gravel
halted
when he
reached
second
as he
couldn’t
also
move by
Macedo
for the
top
spot.
The lead
duo
settled
into a
rhythm
while
Haudenschild
began to
make his
charge.
At the
completion
of the
first
lap
Haudenschild
was in
seventh.
Only
three
circuits
later
he’d
worked
his way
up to
third.
Haudenschild
quickly
closed
in on
the lead
duo as
they
navigated
traffic.
Lapped
cars
caused
the
leaders
to bunch
up and
make
daring
moves to
work
their
way
through.
Haudenschild
grabbed
the
runner-up
spot
from
Gravel
on Lap
8, but
Gravel
took it
right
back on
the
following
lap. Two
circuits
later
Haudenschild
passed
Gravel
again,
and then
a Lap 14
caution
cooled
off the
battle.
Gravel
used a
strong
run on
the
bottom
during
the
restart
to
reclaim
second,
but it
didn’t
take
long for
Haudenschild
to get
his
momentum
wound up
where
he’s
most
comfortable
– right
against
the
fence.
As
Macedo
and
Gravel
rolled
the
bottom
in Turns
3 and 4,
Haudenschild
blasted
by
Gravel
on the
top and
into
second
on the
16th
circuit.
One lap
later he
used the
same
move to
power by
Macedo
and into
the
lead.
There
was no
slowing
Haudenschild
after he
took the
top spot
as he
began to
stretch
the
advantage
while
Macedo
and
Gravel
battled
for
second.
A
yellow
flag
with six
laps
remaining
brought
Macedo
and
Gravel
to
Haudenschild’s
tail
tank,
but he
proved
to be
too
strong
on the
restart
as he
took off
and
drove to
his
sixth
victory
of 2024
in the
NOS
Energy
Drink
#17.
“Just
searching
the
track
and
knowing
when to
move,”
Haudenschild
said of
how he
got to
Victory
Lane.
“Me and
David
were on
the
bottom
pretty
early,
but he
was
still
trying
the top
in
(Turns)
1 and 2.
I kind
of
showed
him my
nose,
and then
he moved
down,
and that
just put
me
searching
again.
But you
can only
do that
with a
really
good
race
car. If
your car
is no
good,
you
can’t
search
like
that, so
hats off
to
(Kyle)
Ripper
and the
guys.
They
were on
it all
night
even
after
starting
in the
back of
that
Dash.”
Carson
Macedo
brought
the
Jason
Johnson
Racing
#41 home
second
for
their
eighth
consecutive
podium
finish.
They’re
down to
only 30
markers
behind
Gravel
for the
point
lead.
Macedo
found
himself
wishing
he’d
tried
something
different
to stay
in front
of
Haudenschild
with
hopes of
back-to-back
victories
after
winning
Fremont
on
Monday.
“I
feel
like
that was
obviously
the
wrong
move
now, but
hindsight
is
20/20,”
Macedo
said. “I
felt
like
during
the race
I was
getting
edged on
the
bottom.
I could
see
David
down
there,
and I
think I
could
see
Sheldon
down
there at
one
point.
It just
felt
like in
lapped
traffic
it was
decent
down
there
and
getting
so far
around
up top.
It was
weird. I
went
down
there,
and it
was
good,
and then
a couple
laps
later I
went
down
there
and spun
(tires),
and
Sheldon
blew my
doors
off.
Then
when I
moved
back up,
it was
way more
grippy
up there
all of a
sudden.”
David
Gravel
and Big
Game
Motorsports
rounded
out the
podium.
Like he
has most
of 2024,
Gravel
showed
he had
speed
capable
of
winning
but came
up just
a couple
spots
shy of
his
ninth
victory
of the
year.
“We
had a
race-winning
race car
right
there,”
Gravel
said.
“What a
racetrack.
It
changed.
The
fastest
lane
changed
a couple
times. I
felt
like if
Carson
just
continued
to run
the top
there
and
didn’t
dirty up
my air
on the
bottom
of
(Turns)
3 and 4,
then I
could’ve
maybe
got the
lead.
But that
just
opened
up the
top for
Sheldon,
and he
was
really
able to
rip it
and make
it
count.”
Giovanni
Scelzi
and
Logan
Schuchart
completed
the top
five.
A
23rd to
13th
drive
earned
Scotty
Neitzel
the KSE
Racing
Hard
Charger.
Giovanni
Scelzi
claimed
his
third
Simpson
Quick
Time of
2024 and
the 14th
of his
career
in Sea
Foam
Qualifying.
NOS
Energy
Drink
Heats
One,
Three,
and Four
went to
Brock
Zearfoss
(18th
Heat
Race win
of
career),
Buddy
Kofoid
(23rd of
career),
and
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(108th
of
career).
Milton
Hershey
School
Heat Two
belonged
to David
Gravel
(258th
of
career).
Carson
Macedo
topped
the
Toyota
Racing
Dash.
Garet
Williamson
won the
Micro-Lite
Last
Chance
Showdown.
Brock
Zearfoss
earned
the
night’s
Smith
Titanium
Brake
Systems
Break of
the
Race.
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World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars
finish
the Jim
“JB”
Boyd
Memorial
at
Beaver
Dam
Raceway
with a
$20,000-to-win
finale
on
Saturday,
June 1.
For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track,
catch
every
lap live
on DIRTVision.
FEATURE
RESULTS:
NOS
Energy
Drink
Feature
(30
Laps):
1.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[6];
2.
41-Carson
Macedo[1];
3.
2-David
Gravel[5];
4.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[7];
5.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[10];
6.
15-Donny
Schatz[3];
7.
83-Michael
Kofoid[4];
8.
17B-Bill
Balog[2];
9.
99-Skylar
Gee[17];
10.
73-Scotty
Thiel[9];
11.
W20-Greg
Wilson[13];
12.
23-Garet
Williamson[21];
13.
2W-Scott
Neitzel[23];
14.
70-Kraig
Kinser[14];
15.
6-Bill
Rose[15];
16.
49J-Josh
Schneiderman[11];
17.
14T-Tim
Estenson[19];
18.
7S-Landon
Crawley[12];
19.
10V-Matt
VanderVere[22];
20.
25-Danny
Schlafer[16];
21.
87A-Austin
Hartmann[20];
22.
65-Jordan
Goldesberry[24];
23.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[8];
24.
10W-Mike
Reinke[18]
Cannon
McIntosh
Wins at Doe
Run for
Second-Straight
Xtreme
Outlaw
Feature Win
DOE RUN,
MO (May 30,
2024) –
Cannon
McIntosh and
the Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
(KKM) team
are heating
up at
exactly the
right time
of the
season.
With a
summer break
in the
schedule
nearing,
McIntosh,
21, of
Bixby, OK,
scored his
fourth
Feature win
of the
season with
the Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented by
Toyota
Thursday
night at Doe
Run Raceway,
taking the
lead from
Michael
Pickens
early and
never
looking back
en route to
his ninth
career
Series
victory and
second in
two races,
going back
to his win
at Atomic
Speedway
last
Saturday.
The win
increases
his lead in
the
championship
standings up
to 154
points over
his KKM
teammate
Ryan Timms
with 13 of
the 30
scheduled
races
complete.
He’s now a
perfect
13-for-13 in
top-five
finishes
this season
– 10 of
which have
been on the
podium.
Thursday’s
program was
also run in
conjunction
with the
POWRi
National
Midget
League,
making for
his second
career win
in Xtreme
Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge
Series
events.
With his
fourth
Xtreme
Outlaw main
event win of
the season
in the can –
tying his
personal
record from
last year –
McIntosh is
beginning to
take the
form he
showed
during the
first half
of 2023
driving for
his
family-run
team. But he
made the
move back to
KKM this
past winter
and has been
increasingly
more of a
threat for
the win
every night
– essential
in his quest
to capture
his first
national
Midget
series
championship.
“I think
it’s just
Keith and
I’s
relationship,
when it
comes to the
racecars, is
just getting
better and
better with
every race,”
McIntosh
said. “As
good as we
looked
tonight, I
feel like we
keep better
and better
every race.”
When the
green flag
dropped in
the main
event,
McIntosh
wasted no
time in
making a
charge for
the leaders,
picking off
Tyler
Edwards for
second on
Lap 3 and
setting his
sights on
leader
Pickens.
A caution
flag was
thrown one
lap later
for Edwards
who spun and
collected
Jade
Avedisian in
Turn 4. On
the restart,
McIntosh
lined up
behind
Pickens and
took first
crack at a
slide job in
Turns 3-4 on
Lap 5.
Pickens
crossed him
over to
retake the
spot down
the
frontstretch,
but McIntosh
returned the
favor in
Turns 1-2.
Pickens
threw one
more slider
in Turn 3
and but
washed way
up the track
out of Turn
4, allowing
McIntosh to
take the
spot for
good.
“Pickens
was,
obviously, a
little bit
harder to
do; he had
more
momentum
built up,”
McIntosh
said. “But,
I was able
to
eventually
just build
enough
momentum to
get by him
there. I
know it was
probably a
close
slider, but
no contact,
which is
always a
good thing.”
“It got
trickier as
the race
went on,”
Pickens
said. “It
was really a
race of
understanding
the best
place to put
your car and
not make
mistakes and
trip
yourself up.
Cannon
obviously
did that the
best.”
Once he
got to the
lead, it was
all McIntosh
out front.
For the next
25 laps, he
put on a
clinic
around the
1/6-mile,
opening up a
gap as large
as three
seconds in
lapped
traffic as
the laps
wound down.
From
seventh on
the starting
grid, Zach
Daum was
making his
climb toward
the front,
and by Lap
11 had taken
second from
Pickens with
a pass in
Turns 1-2.
While Daum
tried to run
McIntosh
down later
in the race,
he was
unable to
find the
speed to
keep up as
McIntosh’s
gap grew in
traffic.
“First
thing is
having a
really good
car under
you, which I
had an
amazing
piece under
me; it was
lights-out,”
McIntosh
said. “From
that point
out, it was
just kind of
my job in
finding the
line early,
and I think
I found it
pretty
quick. After
that, it was
just kind of
finding the
fine line
between how
hard I could
drive it and
not going
too far.”
In the
closing
laps, Daum
appeared to
be settled
in for
runner-up
finish until
a rear-end
component
broke with
only two
laps left.
The 2022
Series
champion
pulled to
the infield
and gave up
his spot to
Pickens, who
crossed the
stripe with
a
second-place
finish in
his first
appearance
with Xtreme
since 2022.
“I
probably
struggled a
little bit
through the
midway
point,
figured a
few things
out and
maybe got a
tick better
at the end,”
said
Pickens, 41,
of Auckland,
NZ.
Coming
home third
was
16-year-old
national
Midget
rookie
Trevor
Cline, who
received the
Whitz Racing
Products
Quick Time
Award for
the first
time in his
career
earlier in
the program.
His
Qualifying
lap of
10.784 also
broke the
track record
and
contributed
to him later
starting
ninth on the
Feature
starting
grid.
Cline, of
Mooresville,
NC,
navigated
through the
top-10
gradually
throughout
the 30-lap
main event,
settling
into third
once Daum
dropped out
in the final
laps.
Toyota
Racing Heat
1 was won by
Karter Sarff;
Kale Drake
won TJ
Forged Heat
2; Tyler
Edwards won
Heat 3.
The Last
Chance
Showdown was
won by
Mitchell
Davis.
UP NEXT
The
Xtreme
Outlaw and
POWRi
Midgets next
head to
Coles County
Speedway in
Mattoon, IL,
on Friday,
May 31.
Tickets will
be on sale
at the gate.
If you can’t
be at the
track,
stream every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
Feature
(30 Laps):
1.
71K-Cannon
McIntosh[3];
2.
54-Michael
Pickens[1];
3. 55-Trevor
Cline[9]; 4.
21K-Karter
Sarff[5]; 5.
67-Ryan
Timms[15];
6.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[14];
7. 14S-Tyler
Edwards[2];
8. 97K-Kale
Drake[4]; 9.
40-Chase
McDermand[12];
10. 16-Kyle
Jones[16];
11.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[11];
12. 97-Gavin
Miller[18];
13.
98-Elijah
Gile[10];
14. 3N-Jake
Neuman[20];
15.
43-Gunnar
Setser[8];
16.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[21];
17.
66-Jayden
Clay[22];
18. 7U-Zach
Daum[7]; 19.
71-Jade
Avedisian[6];
20. 77-Joe
Wirth[13];
21.
56D-Mitchell
Davis[17];
22.
50-Daniel
Adler[19]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Jim Boyd Memorial Brings World of Outlaws to Wisconsin for First 2024 Visit
The Greatest Show on Dirt is set for two nights at Beaver Dam with $20,000 on the line Saturday
BEAVER DAM, WI (May 29, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are trucking from the “Buckeye State” to the “Badger State.”
Beaver Dam Raceway is this week’s destination for The Greatest Show on Dirt. The Wisconsin oval welcomes the country’s best Sprint Car drivers for two nights (May 31-June 1) of action at the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial. The opener offers up a $12,000 payday before the stakes are raised for Saturday’s $20,000-to-win finale. The pair of races will be the 34th and 35th in Series history at the 1/3 mile. This weekend is set to mark the first two of six scheduled nights of racing in Wisconsin in 2024 for the World of Outlaws.
The battle for the championship lead is tightening. Spots inside the top five are swapping. The summer of money is approaching. A region is ready to face off with the World of Outlaws for the first time in 2024. All pieces that promise to contribute toward another thrilling weekend of action.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
CLOSER AND CLOSER: A battle atop the point standings between two hungry drivers quickly appears to be shaping up. Eight wins and remarkable speed has carried David Gravel to the point lead for much of 2024. But an unflinching consistency has positioned Carson Macedo within striking distance as they both chase their first title.
Heading into Beaver Dam, Gravel leads Macedo by 32 markers – the closest Macedo has been all year. The last 17 races for Gravel have led to a whopping seven wins and a dozen top two finishes. But sprinkled in that stretch are also finishes of 23rd, 11th and 21st. Over that same time frame, Macedo has only won twice compared to Gravel’s seven, but he’s finished no worse than ninth and owns a 3.6 average result over the stretch.
Looking at Beaver Dam, Gravel is yet to win at the Wisconsin oval, but he’s been so close. The Watertown, CT native has been on the podium in five of his last six Beaver Dam tries including two runner-ups last year. Macedo also doesn’t own a World of Outlaws win at Beaver Dam, but he did drive Joe Gaerte’s #3G to Victory Lane at a 2017 Interstate Racing Association (IRA) race.
HOME GAME: For the first time during his rookie World of Outlaws campaign, Bill Balog will get the chance to race in front of home fans. The North Pole, AK native made the move to Wisconsin earlier in life and established himself as one of the best drivers in the region’s history before joining The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Balog owns a huge total of 19 IRA victories at Beaver Dam, most recently claiming a 2021 visit. It’s also home to his one career World of Outlaws victory. Back in 2016 Balog bested former champion – Daryn Pittman – to pick up a wildly popular upset win.
It’s been a productive debut season with the World of Outlaws for Balog and the B Squared Motorsports team. He’s picked up 13 top 10s in 24 races. He’s fresh off an 18th to fourth drive at Fremont for his sixth top five of the season. And the campaign has been highlighted by a pair of podiums at Paducah and Attica.
BADGER MASTER: Over the last few years Sheldon Haudenschild has been the clear man to beat whenever the World of Outlaws roll into Beaver Dam.
The Wooster, OH native has driven the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 to Beaver Dam Victory Lane in four of the last five visits. The Wisconsin 1/3 mile is currently tied with Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the winningest track on Haudenschild’s World of Outlaws résumé.
The 2024 campaign has already led to five victories for Haudenschild including one last weekend at Atomic. The next one will push the team NOS Energy Drink driver to 40 for his career.
CAN HOT SAUCE GET HOT?: After taking the point lead back in March, Giovanni Scelzi and KCP Racing have cooled off slightly.
Scelzi began the year with seven straight finishes of seventh or better including a pair of podiums and an average finish of fourth. The last five races have led to a best of fifth and an average result of eighth. The consistency is still there, but he’ll need slightly better results to climb back into the championship battle.
Fortunately for “Hot Sauce,” Beaver Dam could be the place to begin a hot streak. The Fresno, CA driver topped the opening night of last year’s Jim Boyd Memorial, and he’s always consistent at Beaver Dam. Scelzi hasn’t finished worse than eighth in five tries and also nearly won the 2021 visit, leading 19 laps before finishing second.
WISCONSIN WARRIORS: With this weekend being the first trip to Wisconsin of 2024, a collection of the state’s locals will be looking to see how well they can defend home turf against the nation’s best.
Sheboygan, WI’s Scotty Thiel is always stout at Beaver Dam. He’s bagged four IRA wins at the 1/3 mile, most recently taking a 2022 checkered flag. Thiel’s best Beaver Dam finish in 10 tries with the World of Outlaws is 13th (2022).
There’s another Scotty with plenty of experience under his belt, and it’s Beaver Dam’s own Scotty Neitzel. He’s fresh off claiming his first IRA win in two years at Wilmot Raceway. Neitzel picked up a Beaver Dam IRA victory back in 1995, and its home to his one career World of Outlaws top 10 (eighth in 2003).
This duo is expected to be joined by more “Badger State” locals including Austin Hartmann (Plymouth, WI), Dave Uttech (Kenosha, WI), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1 at Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, WI
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (24/76 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports #2 (3374 PTS)
2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing #41 (-32 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 (-52 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing #18 (-74 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports #83 (-100 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing #1S (-130 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 (-202 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports #17B (-332 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing #3Z (-536 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports #7S (-644 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (11 Drivers):
8 Wins – David Gravel
5 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
FEATURE LAPS LED (15 Drivers):
212 Laps – David Gravel
137 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
114 Laps – Carson Macedo
56 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Donny Schatz
34 Laps – Brady Bacon
29 Laps – Kyle Larson
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
23 Laps – Michael Kofoid
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney, Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (11 Drivers):
7 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks, Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
HEAT RACE WINNERS (24 Drivers):
16 Heat Wins – David Gravel
12 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
9 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
5 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Donny Schatz
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Brock Zearfoss
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Landon Crawley
1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Logan Schuchart, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (43 Drivers):
20 Dashes – David Gravel
19 Dashes – Carson Macedo
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
15 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
14 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
11 Dashes – Donny Schatz
9 Dashes – Bill Balog
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu
6 Dashes – Landon Crawley
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Brock Zearfoss
3 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (17 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Bill Balog
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (17 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Aaron Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog
PODIUM FINISHES (17 Drivers):
14 Podiums – David Gravel
12 Podiums – Carson Macedo
9 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
6 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo
TOP 10 FINISHES (50 Drivers):
22 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
21 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid
20 Top 10s – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
19 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
16 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Top 10s – Bill Balog
7 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
6 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Cole Macedo
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Landon Crawley, Cole Duncan
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Corey Day, James McFadden, Skylar Gee, Cale Thomas, Brady Bacon
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen, Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Milan, Kyle Larson, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme, POWRi Collide with Tripleheader Weekend in Midwest
DOE RUN, MO (May 29, 2024) – The busiest stretch of the season for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota continues this weekend with three races spread across Missouri and Illinois.
After four races through North Carolina and Ohio last week, the Series now heads to Missouri for an appearance at Doe Run Raceway on Thursday, May 30. The banked 1/6-mile oval is home to weekly Micro Sprint competition and hosted its first-ever national Midget series event with the Xtreme Outlaw Series’ debut in July 2023. The Xtreme stars will return to the track with a $4,000 grand prize on the line, racing in conjunction with the POWRi National Midget League.
Next, the Series heads back to Illinois for a first-time appearance at Coles County Speedway in Mattoon, IL, featuring another $4,000-to-win main event. The event will mark a moment in track history as the first time national Midget series racing has graced its 1/8-mile confines. This event will also be run in conjunction with POWRi as Race No. 4 of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series.
Finally, the weekend wraps up with a trip back to Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, IL, where the Series ran two races in 2023. A $4,000 grand prize is on the line for the Feature winner at the banked 1/5-mile oval.
Races three and four of the Challenge Series will commence at Doe Run and Coles County. Ashton Torgerson is the points leader of both the Challenge Series and the POWRi National standings with two Feature wins.
Tickets for all three races will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch for and storylines to follow this week:
CLIMBING BACK – Right when it looked as if Zach Daum and Trifecta Motorsports had freed themselves from their string of bad luck, fate tipped them off on another stretch of misfortune that they’ll again try to bounce back from this weekend.
Daum, the 2022 Series champion from Pocahontas, IL, scored his first win of the season last Wednesday at Millbridge Speedway, finally breaking through on the track that had frustrated he and his team for the past two seasons. However, two days later at Atomic Speedway, a crash took them out of the main event early, damaging their primary car and forcing them to go to a backup for Saturday.
But things may be looking up for the 32-year-old open-wheel veteran. He and the Trifecta team race Doe Run on Thursday, where they won in July of last year, and Wayne County on Saturday, where they won on back-to-back nights last June. All three of those wins came in succession, marking the first three-peat in Xtreme Outlaw Series history.
THE STREAK CONTINUES – Cannon McIntosh’s streak of top-fives continued last week, bringing him up to 12-straight Xtreme Outlaw Series races finishing no worse than fifth as he maintains his points lead.
McIntosh, 21, of Bixby, OK, scored his third Xtreme Outlaw Series win of the season last Saturday at Atomic over his Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) teammate Ryan Timms, who he leads in the standings by 127 points with 18 races left on the schedule.
Last year at Doe Run, McIntosh crashed out of the main event but had success at Wayne County, notching a third-place run at the Illinois oval.
HELLO, OLD FRIEND – New Zealand racer Michael Pickens begins his first racing trip to the States – aside from the Chili Bowl Nationals – since 2022 this weekend with the Xtreme Outlaw Series.
Pickens, 41, of Auckland, NZ, has not been seen in Series competition since 2022, when he won at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 during Ironman 55 weekend in August.
This weekend, he’ll join the Oklahoma-based Mounce/Stout Motorsports team, piloting a Spike/Stanton package for all three races as teammates to Tyler Edwards and Jayden Clay in his first Midget appearances at all three tracks.
DYNAMIC DUO – The partner drivers of Chase Briscoe Racing will be on the Xtreme Outlaw Series roster this weekend after a strong showing at Millbridge.
Briscoe, the NASCAR Cup Series regular from Mitchell, IN, plans to be in attendance Thursday at Doe Run and Saturday at Wayne County, where he finished eighth and sixth in the two Series events held there last year.
His part-time hired Sprint Car driver, Karter Sarff, is also scheduled to be in attendance in his family-owned ride. The 21-year-old from Mason City, IL, posted finishes of seventh at Wayne County and eighth at Doe Run last year. He scored his second Feature win of the season last Tuesday at Millbridge and ran second to Daum on Wednesday.
LOOKING UP – After being involved in a hard wreck last Wednesday at Millbridge, Gavin Miller is set to return to competition for all three races this weekend.
Miller, 17, of Allentown, PA, will head back to Doe Run on Thursday, where he ran fifth last July, and Wayne County on Saturday, where he ran second and third in the two starts he made there with the Series last year.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where Thursday, May 30 at Doe Run Raceway in Doe Run, MO Friday, May 31 at Coles County Speedway in Mattoon, IL Saturday, June 1 at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, IL
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 2625 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K Ryan Timms: 2498 points (-127) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67 Chase McDermand: 2401 points (-224) | CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40 Ashton Torgerson: 2378 points (-247) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K Zach Daum: 2236 points (-389) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U Hayden Reinbold: 2148 points (-477) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ Trevor Cline: 1979 points (-646) | Cline Racing #55 Karter Sarff: 1969 points (-656) | Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K Kale Drake: 1918 points (-707) | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97K Tyler Edwards: 1892 points (-733) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #14S
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers) 3 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #71K) 2 wins – Ashton Torgerson (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67K), Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #67) 1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler Racing #7x), Kale Drake (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports #97), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U)
Toyota Feature laps led (12 drivers) 61 laps – Cannon McIntosh 52 laps – Ryan Timms 49 laps – Ashton Torgerson 44 laps – Kale Drake 41 laps – Karter Sarff 35 laps – Joe B. Miller
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull 14 laps – Zach Daum
12 laps – Taylor Reimer 11 laps – Jade Avedisian
4 laps – Tyler Edwards 1 lap – Chase McDermand
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (6 drivers) 4 awards – Ethan Mitchell 3 awards – Kale Drake 2 awards – Karter Sarff 1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones
Heat Race winners (19 drivers) 5 wins – Ashton Torgerson 4 wins – Kale Drake, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh 3 wins – Chase McDermand 2 wins – Tyler Edwards, Ryan Timms, Gavin Miller, Jade Avedisian, Nick Hoffman, Trevor Cline
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane Cottle, TJ Smith, Karter Sarff, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Ethan Mitchell, Tyler Edwards
High-points honors (7 drivers) 2 honors – Cannon McIntosh, Ryan Timms, Zach Daum 1 honor – Tyler Edwards, Chase McDermand, Karter Sarff, Ashton Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Kale Drake
Last Chance Showdown wins (8 drivers) 1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell, Ashton Torgerson, Ryan Timms
Hard Charger Awards (10 drivers) 3 awards – Hayden Reinbold 1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms, Ryan Timms, Kayla Roell, Gunnar Setser, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Elijah Gile, Zach Daum
Podium finishes (11 drivers) 9 podiums – Cannon McIntosh 6 podiums – Ryan Timms 4 podiums – Zach Daum 3 podiums – Chase McDermand, Ashton Torgerson, Karter Sarff, Kale Drake 2 podiums – Gavin Miller 1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Jade Avedisian
Top-10 finishes (31 drivers) 12 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh 11 top-10s – Chase McDermand 10 top-10s – Ryan Timms 9 top-10s – Ashton Torgerson 8 top-10s – Zach Daum 7 top-10s – Karter Sarff 6 top-10s – Gavin Miller, Kale Drake, Jade Avedisian 5 top-10s – Taylor Reimer, Hayden Reinbold 4 top-10s – Trevor Cline 3 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell, Mitchell Davis, Tyler Edwards 2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Gunnar Setser, TJ Smith, Kyle Jones, Sam Johnson 1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Thomas Meseraull, Will Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray, Todd McVay, Kevin Thomas Jr, Elijah Gile, Brayton Lynch, Nick Drake, Jacob Dykstra, Briggs Danner
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins) 1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas Meseraull (1) 2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1) 4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs, MO / Kale Drake (1) 5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan Timms (1) 6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton Torgerson (1) 7. Fri, May 10 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Ashton Torgerson (2) 8. Sat, May 11 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Cannon McIntosh (2) 9. Tue, May 21 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Karter Sarff (2) 10. Wed, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Zach Daum (1) 11. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Ryan Timms (2) 12. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Cannon McIntosh (3)
BUCKEYE BREAKTHROUGH: Carson Macedo Finally Grabs Elusive Win with Rick Ferkel Tribute Victory
The Californian goes from third to first on the opening lap and holds on to claim first World of Outlaws race at Fremont since 2016
FREMONT, OH (May 27, 2024) - There’s knocking on the door. Then there’s beating the door nearly off its hinges. The latter certainly defines the past two months for Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing.
The pairing entered Monday’s Rick Ferkel Tribute on a stretch of 13 consecutive top five finishes that began on April 6 at Arrowhead Speedway. Eight of them were podiums including the most recent six. But none were wins. Since topping the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series debut at Kennedale Speedway Park on March 23, a second victory had eluded Macedo. Even when he appeared bound for a win at Attica Raceway Park less than two weeks ago, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid snatched it away in the final set of corners.
But on Memorial Day at Fremont Speedway, Macedo finally broke through.
The Lemoore, CA driver made a statement move to go from third to first in the opening set of corners, survived a flurry of restarts, and held on during a green-white-checkered finish to grab the first World of Outlaws checkered flag handed out at Fremont since 2016.
“I’m just really proud of this race team,” Macedo said. “It feels really good to get a win. It’s been a little while. It’s definitely not easy to win these World of Outlaws races, so you’ve got to cherish them when you get them. We hadn’t won in a little while, but we’d been really consistent and really close. We had nights where we almost won, lost on the last lap, things like that. I knew that we had the potential in us. We just had to put it all together. I feel like tonight we did.”
Macedo’s win marked the 37th of his career with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He now owns three wins in only seven attempts at Fremont as Monday’s victory joins his triumphs with FAST (2017) and on a local level (2016) at the northern Ohio oval. And the icing on the cake of the victory is it came a day after Macedo celebrated his 28th birthday.
There’s a common saying in racing that states you can’t win the race on the first lap, but that’s essentially what Macedo pulled off. At the very least he made the race winning move on the opening lap.
The front row of David Gravel and Cale Thomas led the field to green for the 35-lapper. Gravel pulled ahead of Thomas as the third-starting Macedo peeked to Thomas’ inside heading into Turn 1. Macedo edged ahead of Thomas halfway through the first set of corners while up ahead Gravel slipped off the bottom, opening a lane for Macedo. He quickly grabbed some grip to launch off the bottom of Turn 2 down the back straightaway and went on to lead the opening lap.
A Lap 2 caution brought the action to a halt and set the tone for much of the race. A bevy of yellow and red flags interrupted the early flow of the Feature as drivers fought for space on the hooked-up surface.
A common thread of each caution period proved to be Macedo’s potency on restarts. Every time the green flag resumed the action, Macedo powered ahead of Gravel. The pilot of the Big Game Motorsports #2 tried everything he could. He stayed high with hopes of the top coming in better but never found the necessary speed. He sliced through traffic. But no move could make Macedo flinch.
The race threw one last curveball at Macedo as the caution lights flashed one last time when he crossed under the white flag to begin the final lap. Tyler Gunn came to a stop in Turn 4 setting up a green-white-checkered finish.
But just like each restart before, Macedo aced the final one. He took off on the lowline as Gravel made one final attempt at passing Macedo by working the top. But as it had throughout the main event, the bottom proved to be too strong. Macedo launched ahead and managed to win by a little more than half a second for a special victory at a place that helped elevate his career.
“I thought we got better in the Dash, and we were just better again there,” Macedo said. “Back in 2016 I ran here for my first time ever in the state of Ohio when I moved back to the Midwest. I was driving for Craig and Les Mintz and was able to win my first time here. And to come here for the Outlaw show and win like this is pretty cool.”
Gravel brought his machine home second as he continued his 2024 consistency. The point leader has finished in the top two in 12 of the last 17 Features. Gravel came away satisfied to bounce back after a Saturday crash at Atomic Speedway.
“The track stayed a lot wetter than we anticipated,” Gravel said. “The only lane I had where I could keep up with him was hammering the top really, really hard. I had to rip a tear off every single corner, so if I did that I would last like 70 tear offs… The #41 guys were just really good tonight.”
Finishing third for his first career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car podium result was Cole Macedo. The Californian got comfortable at Fremont quickly upon arriving in the Midwest earlier in his career and was overjoyed to join his brother on the podium.
“It’s really rewarding,” Macedo said. “I want to start this off with thanking Kevin Newton. He gave me a shot this year when a lot of people weren’t, and we’ve had speed all year... It’s just a testament how hard these guys work. We crashed the other night. The Linder gang came and straightened me up, and we came and ran Fremont. I thought that was a smarter decision than going to back to Atomic, and it paid off.”
Bill Balog and Buddy Kofoid completed the top five.
Balog got to fourth with a drive from 18th to grab the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
David Gravel set his third consecutive Simpson Quick Time and the 116th of his career in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four went to David Gravel (257th Heat Race win of career), Carson Macedo (125th of career), and Sheldon Haudenschild (107th of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two belonged to Brock Zearfoss (17th of career).
David Gravel topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Zeth Sabo won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Zane DeVault.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their first visit to Wisconsin in 2024 for Beaver Dam Raceway’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts on May 31-June 1. The winner of the finale is going home with $20,000. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 2. 2-David Gravel[1]; 3. 16T-Cole Macedo[6]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[18]; 5. 83-Michael Kofoid[13]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 7. 23J-Cale Thomas[2]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[17]; 10. 9-Trey Jacobs[9]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[4]; 12. 101-Kalib Henry[8]; 13. 7S-Landon Crawley[25]; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart[24]; 15. 5T-Travis Philo[22]; 16. 22-Brandon Spithaler[20]; 17. 68G-Tyler Gunn[23]; 18. 29-Zeth Sabo[21]; 19. 16-DJ Foos[26]; 20. 4-Zane DeVault[10]; 21. 34-Sterling Cling[15]; 22. 15C-Chris Andrews[19]; 23. 35-Stuart Brubaker[11]; 24. 19H-Joel Myers Jr[14]; 25. 9P-Parker Price Miller[16]; 26. 99-Skylar Gee[12]
For complete results, CLICK HERE.
NO
PLACE
LIKE
HOME:
Sheldon
Haudenschild
Rebounds
with
Atomic
World
of
Outlaws
Victory
Haudenschild
collects
his
fifth
victory
of
2024
with
a
dominant
drive
at
Atomic
Speedway
CHILLICOTHE,
OH
(May
25,
2024)
-
They
say
there’s
no
place
like
home.
It’s
a
place
of
comfort.
It’s
a
place
filled
with
family
and
friends
always
ready
to
welcome
you.
Such was
the case
Saturday
night at
Chillicothe,
OH’s
Atomic
Speedway.
Friday
night
ended in
disappointment
for
Sheldon
Haudenschild
as he
got into
the wall
and
upside
down
running
third.
But the
Ohio
fans
welcomed
the
Wooster,
OH
native
as
warmly
as ever
the
following
night.
The
Buckeyes
watched
Haudenschild
bloom
into a
star and
appreciate
every
opportunity
to cheer
him on
at home.
And he
made
sure to
give
them a
reason
to cheer
on
Saturday.
Haudenschild
started
on the
pole of
the
30-lap
Feature
and ran
away to
claim
his
fifth
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
victory
of 2024.
The
30-year-old
worked
through
traffic
and
avoided
disaster
in the
same
spot
that bit
him on
Friday
night to
get the
job
done.
As
always
when
Haudenschild
parks in
an Ohio
Victory
Lane,
the
crowd
roared
as he
stood
atop the
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing/NOS
Energy
Drink
#17.
“It’s
so
special,”
Haudenschild
said of
winning
on home
turf.
“It’s so
cool to
see
these
guys
come
support
this
race and
all of
the Ohio
racing.
I’ve got
my
parents
here and
some
friends.
Hats off
to this
whole
NOS
Energy
Drink,
West
Tennessee
Expediting,
Frozen
Farmer
team.
Everybody
that
helps
out.”
Haudenschild
also had
his
close
friend
and
World of
Outlaws
icon
Eloy
Gutierrez,
who is
combatting
health
issues,
on the
mind.
“I’ve
been
wanting
to win
for Eloy,”
Haudenschild
said.
“He’s
back
home and
going
through
some
stuff
right
now, and
we’re
thinking
about
him.”
The
win gave
Haudenschild
39 for
his
career
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt. It
moved
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing
up to
40. Five
of
Haudenschild’s
career
victories
have
come in
his home
state,
and
Atomic
became
the
ninth
track
where
he’s won
multiple
times.
The
field
was
brought
to green
by
Haudenschild
with
David
Gravel
alongside.
Haudenschild
pulled
ahead on
the
initial
start as
Carson
Macedo
slid
ahead of
Gravel
in Turns
1 and 2,
but
Gravel
countered
with a
crossover
to hold
onto the
spot.
Haudenschild
pulled
away
from
Gravel
slightly
throughout
the
early
circuits,
but as
traffic
became a
factor
the lead
began to
dwindle.
And then
on Lap 8
came one
of the
race’s
wildest
moments.
In
Turns 1
and 2
Haudenschild
lapped
Keith
Baxter
with a
slide
job, but
Baxter
crossed
him over
down the
back
straightaway
as
Gravel
got a
huge run
behind
them.
Haudenschild
looked
to pass
Baxter
on the
top of
Turns 3
and 4 as
Gravel
looked
under
him to
take the
lead.
But
Gravel
slid
into
Baxter
sending
them
both
into the
wall and
leaving
Gravel
with
heavy
front
end
damage.
Macedo
came in
and got
a piece
of the
incident
but was
able to
continue.
The Big
Game
Motorsports
team
thrashed
to fix
the
Huset’s
Speedway
#2 but
couldn’t
get
Gravel
back out
before
the
restart.
When
the
green
flag
brought
the
action
back to
life
Haudenschild
darted
away as
Michael
“Buddy”
Kofoid
snatched
the
runner-up
spot
from
Macedo
who had
inherited
it after
Gravel’s
misfortune.
Traffic
again
quickly
became a
factor,
but
Kofoid
struggled
to
narrow
the gap
between
himself
and
Haudenschild.
But
right
when it
looked
like
Haudenschild
might
drive
away
comfortably,
drama
arose
when he
slapped
the wall
in
between
Turns 3
and 4 on
Lap 19.
Kofoid
closed
in right
on his
tail
tank.
But
even
with the
near
disaster
for
Haudenschild,
Kofoid
couldn’t
find the
run he
needed
to make
a move.
Haudenschild
went on
to cross
the
finish
line
with an
advantage
of just
under
seven
tenths
of a
second,
completing
the
ideal
rebound
after
Friday’s
crash.
“It
seems
like we
do this
every
other
week –
crash
one
night
and win
one
night,”
Haudenschild
said.
“It just
goes to
show
that my
guys are
willing
to put
the work
in to
win.
We’ll
just
keep
working.”
Buddy
Kofoid
drove
the Roth
Motorsports
#83 to a
runner-up
finish
for his
ninth
podium
of 2024
and
second
in a
row. The
Series
rookie
continues
to piece
together
an
impressive
stretch
of
consistency
with his
18th consecutive
top 10
finish.
The
Penngrove,
CA
native
keeps
building
more and
more
momentum
and took
over
fifth in
points.
“I
feel
like our
car has
been
really,
really
good
here,
and I
feel
like
this is
the best
I’ve
ever
felt
here,”
Kofoid
said.
“We’ll
take a
second.
I can’t
thank
these
Roth
Motorsports/Mobil
1/Toyota
guys
enough
for the
opportunity.
Dennis
and
Teresa
Roth,
they’re
watching
at home.
I
couldn’t
be
driving
for a
better
team.”
Carson
Macedo
came
home
third
and took
another
step
toward
the top
of the
standings
as he
moved
into
second.
The
strong
run
coupled
with
Gravel’s
troubles
positioned
Macedo
only 36
markers
behind
the top
spot.
Macedo
and
Jason
Johnson
Racing
are on
an
incredible
roll of
13
consecutive
top
fives
and six
straight
podiums.
“That
was race
weird,”
Macedo
explained.
“Early
in the
race I
felt
like I
had a
really
good
car. I
felt
like I
could
pace
David
pretty
effortlessly.
And then
obviously
David
had the
wreck,
and I
got into
him a
little
bit and
didn’t
think I
had any
damage.
But the
right-side
wing
board
was a
little
bit tore
up. All
of a
sudden
after
that I
felt
like I
was
sliding
in no
man’s
land. I
was
using
the
cushion
as much
as I
could
just to
get
going.
It’s
amazing
how big
of a
difference
that
little
bit of
side
board
makes.”
Cole
Duncan
and
Giovanni
Scelzi
completed
the top
five.
Donny
Schatz
drove
the Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
#15 from
20th to
ninth to
earn the
KSE
Racing
Hard
Charger.
David
Gravel
claimed
his
second
straight
Simpson
Quick
Time in
Sea Foam
Qualifying
giving
him the
most
(six) in
2024.
NOS
Energy
Drink
Heats
One and
Three
belonged
to David
Gravel
(256th Heat
Race win
of
career)
and
Giovanni
Scelzi
(47th of
career).
Milton
Hershey
School
Heat Two
went to
Carson
Macedo
(124th of
career).
Sheldon
Haudenschild
topped
the
Toyota
Racing
Dash.
Bill
Balog
won the
Micro-Lite
Last
Chance
Showdown.
The
Smith
Titanium
Brake
Systems
Break of
the Race
went to
David
Gravel.
UP NEXT: The
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars
return
to
Fremont
Speedway
for the
first
time in
eight
years on
Monday,
May 27
for the
Rick
Ferkel
Tribute.
For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track,
catch
every
lap live
on DIRTVision.
FEATURE
RESULTS:
NOS
Energy
Drink
Feature
(30
Laps):
1.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1];
2.
83-Michael
Kofoid[3];
3.
41-Carson
Macedo[4];
4.
22-Cole
Duncan[5];
5.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[6];
6.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[11];
7.
5T-Travis
Philo[7];
8.
99-Skylar
Gee[12];
9.
15-Donny
Schatz[20];
10.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[8];
11.
21H-Brady
Bacon[14];
12.
A79-Brandon
Wimmer[18];
13.
17B-Bill
Balog[19];
14.
11C-Kory
Crabtree[15];
15.
70-Kraig
Kinser[17];
16.
15K-Creed
Kemenah[10];
17.
24D-Danny
Sams
III[13];
18.
2S-Nathan
Skaggs[21];
19.
5J-Jake
Hesson[9];
20.
83X-Nate
Reeser[24];
21.
2-David
Gravel[2];
22.
42-Sye
Lynch[16];
23.
1B-Keith
Baxter[23];
24.
4-Danny
Smith[22]
For
complete
results, CLICK
HERE.
Cannon
McIntosh
Dominates
Atomic
Speedway for
Third Xtreme
Outlaw Win
of 2024
CHILLICOTHE,
OH (May 25,
2024) –
Cannon
McIntosh has
won races in
2024, but
none in as
dominant of
fashion as
his victory
Saturday
night.
McIntosh,
21, of
Bixby, OK,
took to the
high-banked,
3/8-mile
oval of
Atomic
Speedway and
put on a
clinic for
25 laps,
leading
flag-to-flag
for his
third win of
the season
with the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented by
Toyota.
His first
two wins on
tour this
year both
came after
some
misfortune
bit his
opponents in
the final
laps. But
this one was
different –
he didn’t
need
anything
other than
the speed of
his own car,
which there
was plenty
of as he
ripped
around the
top of the
track en
route to his
eighth
career
Series win.
“The car
had great
balance,
great speed
really all
night and it
showed,”
McIntosh
said.
“Definitely
had a good
piece under
us and
executed,
which was
the most
important
thing.”
For the
first 10
laps,
McIntosh
began to
separate
himself from
the field,
opening up a
gap of
nearly 1.5
seconds
before his
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
(KKM)
teammates
Ryan Timms
and Kale
Drake began
to reel him
in. As
McIntosh
neared
lapped
traffic,
Timms closed
the gap even
more.
“I
couldn’t
tell if what
I was doing
out of
(Turn) 2 was
good or
not,”
McIntosh
said. “I was
trying to
cut down the
track and
make speed.
It was
getting so
slick and I
felt like I
was starting
to lose
speed there.
I think
that’s when
Ryan started
to close on
me.”
Timms,
17, of
Oklahoma
City, OK,
got close
enough to
make his
first bid at
the lead on
Lap 16 with
a big slide
job on
McIntosh in
Turn 1, but
he was
unable to
clear
McIntosh as
they raced
out of Turn
2.
When
McIntosh
dove low in
Turn 1 to
slide up in
front of
lapped cars
the next
time by,
Timms was
waiting on
the doorstep
to try and
get a run on
him down the
backstretch.
He tried
another
slider on
his teammate
in Turns 3
and 4 but
again was
unable to
get clear.
“I think
I started to
catch
[McIntosh]
right before
we got to
lapped
traffic, and
then when we
got into
traffic, I
was right on
him,” Timms
said. “We
got racing
with lapped
cars there,
and I threw
a couple
bombs on
him, but
here it’s
just so hard
to clear
sliders.”
The
race’s only
break in the
action came
on Lap 18
when Jacob
Dykstra got
into the
wall and
flipped hard
in Turn 3.
After he
walked with
assistance
from medical
personnel to
the
ambulance
for further
evaluation,
and was
later
released,
the field
was
restacked
with eight
laps
remaining.
This took
the leaders
out of
lapped
traffic and
put them
back into
clean air,
which played
right into
McIntosh’s
favor.
“Once we
had the
[open] red,
Keith just
kinda told
me where I
needed to
make
adjustments
with my
line,”
McIntosh
said. “I was
able to take
off really
well on the
restart and
just set
sail.”
McIntosh
got the
restart he
was looking
for and
again opened
up a gap on
Timms that
grew every
lap – up to
a full
second by
the
checkered
flag.
“This
place is
big, it’s
fast, it’s
hard to get
runs on guys
so those
restarts are
key,”
McIntosh
said. “I
knew I had
to get a
good initial
start and
that
restart, and
I was able
to get a
good launch
on both of
those.”
Timms
crossed the
finish line
second,
backing up
the win he
scored on
Friday
night.
Though he
did not make
up any
points in
the
championship
standings,
needing to
beat points
leader
McIntosh to
decrease his
gap, he kept
things close
with another
podium
finish.
“To come
home with a
[first and
second] is
nothing to
hang your
head about
at all,”
Timms said.
“Really
happy with
the results
this
weekend. I
just kinda
need Cannon
to have some
bad luck –
not wishing
it upon him
– but if I
want to have
a shot to
catch up
here.”
Kale
Drake
crossed the
line third,
rebounding
from what
could have
been a
second win
of the
season on
Friday after
blowing a
tire while
leading late
in the race.
“Cannon
and Ryan
were racing
really hard
and it just
really
opened up
the door for
me, and I
could see
what was
going on
from the
outside
looking in,”
Drake said.
“I really
felt like we
were the car
to beat
there, but
the cards
just didn’t
fall our way
tonight.”
For the
second night
in-a-row,
Drake picked
up the Whitz
Racing
Products
Quick Time
Award in
Qualifying
with his
best lap of
14.324.
Chase
McDermand
won Toyota
Racing Heat
Race 1,
while Trevor
Cline won TJ
Forged Heat
Race 2.
UP NEXT
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
return to
competition
next
Thursday,
Friday and
Saturday –
May 30-31,
June 1 – for
a swing
through
Missouri and
Illinois at
Doe Run
Raceway,
Coles County
Speedway and
Wayne County
(IL)
Speedway.
Tickets
for all
three races
will be on
sale at the
gate on race
day. If you
can’t make
it to the
track to
watch in
person,
stream live
on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
Feature
(25 Laps):
1.
71K-Cannon
McIntosh[2];
2. 67-Ryan
Timms[3]; 3.
97-Kale
Drake[4]; 4.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[6];
5.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[11];
6. 40-Chase
McDermand[1];
7. 71-Jade
Avedisian[7];
8. 7U-Zach
Daum[10]; 9.
55-Trevor
Cline[5];
10.
98-Elijah
Gile[12];
11.
14S-Tyler
Edwards[9];
12.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[13];
13.
66-Jayden
Clay[14];
14.
76-Michael
Smith[16];
15.
26-Corbin
Rueschenberg[8];
16. 5D-Jacob
Dykstra[15]
Ryan
Timms
Victorious
at Atomic
After
Teammate
Kale Drake
Blows Tire
Late
CHILLICOTHE,
OH (May 24,
2024) –
Winning
national
Midget
series races
takes a
special
blend of
speed, skill
and good
fortune.
Ryan Timms
had all
three on his
side Friday
night at
Atomic
Speedway.
Timms,
17, of
Oklahoma
City, OK,
scored his
second
Feature win
of the year
with the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented by
Toyota,
driving from
third on the
starting
grid past
his Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
(KKM)
teammates
Jade
Avedisian
and later
Kale Drake
after a
right-rear
flat tire
struck him
on a restart
in the final
laps.
Timms
fended off
all
challengers
on the final
restart to
bank his
third career
Series
victory and
the $4,000
prize,
joining
Cannon
McIntosh,
Ashton
Torgerson
and Karter
Sarff as the
only drivers
so far this
year to win
more than
once.
“Overall,
it was just
an awesome
night,”
Timms said.
“I’m just
happy to
finally be
back in
Victory
Lane; it
feels like
it’s been a
while.”
While
Avedisian –
who won the
Series’
first-ever
main event
at Atomic in
2023 – led
the opening
11 laps from
the pole,
Drake and
Timms
followed
close
behind,
waiting for
an
opportunity
to make a
move for the
lead on the
reigning
Series
champion.
That
opportunity
knocked on
Lap 12, when
Avedisian
came up on
lapped
traffic in
front of her
and dove
from the top
to the
bottom lane
heading into
Turn 3 in an
attempt to
get around
the slower
cars. When
one of the
cars stuck
to the
bottom lane,
Avedisian
was forced
to check-up,
opening the
door for
Drake up
high.
“The
lappers,
about two
laps before,
I was
closing the
gap and
seeing where
they were
running,”
Avedisian
said. “They
were running
the top, so
when I went
down the
backstretch
and got
close enough
to slide
them, they
peeled down
to the
bottom.
“Honestly,
it was kind
of just a
bad decision
on my part;
I could’ve
turned at
the last
minute and
thrown a
half-slider
and still
had more
momentum
than what I
did. That’s
how Kale got
around me.”
Drake
kept his
right-rear
on the
cushion and
zipped past
Avedisian
out of Turn
4 to lead
Lap 12.
A red
flag halted
the action
one lap
later and
prompted a
restart with
Drake out
front and
Avedisian
and Timms
right behind
him.
Avedisian
nearly hit
the
frontstretch
wall coming
back to the
green,
allowing
Timms to
close the
gap behind
her and
eventually
make the
pass for
second down
the
backstretch.
“[Avedisian]
got kinda
jacked-up
down the
frontstretch
and it gave
me a big run
into (Turn)
1,” Timms
said. “I
knew she was
going to
protect, and
she did. I
still
managed to
have a big
run coming
off the
corner and
was able to
get her
going into
the next
corner.”
Now with
the second
spot, Timms
began his
hunt for
leader
Drake, who
had gapped
himself from
the other
leaders.
However,
another
caution flag
was
displayed
with 19 laps
complete,
restacking
the field
and forcing
Drake to
survive
another
restart.
But this
time, he did
not survive.
Drake’s
right-rear
was
reportedly
going soft
under the
caution
period,
which came
to the
forefront
when he hit
the throttle
on the
restart and
jumped the
Turn 4
cushion,
slowing
dramatically
down the
frontstretch
and bringing
out another
yellow.
Timms
said he
spotted the
flat under
caution and
knew it was
going to
create an
issue for
his
teammate.
“I pulled
up next to
him, we were
one-to-green,
and I didn’t
notice it
‘til then,
and I was
pointing at
my
right-rear
trying to
tell him his
right-rear
was going
down,” Timms
said. “I
think he was
just
zoned-in,
because I
don’t even
think he
looked
over.”
When
Drake took
his car to
the infield
to change
the tire,
Timms was
handed the
lead for
what would
be the final
restart of
the race and
held off
Avedisian
and all
other
challengers
for the win.
Avedisian
crossed the
line second,
notching her
best finish
of the
season.
Despite her
first Midget
podium
finish of
the year,
the
17-year-old
Californian
was
disappointed
with the
result after
starting on
the pole.
“I feel
like if I
didn’t make
that one
mistake on
that one
restart Kale
was leading,
we might
have been
able to
hold-off
Ryan,”
Avedisian
said. “It’s
hard to say
because he
was a lot
better than
me.”
Cannon
McIntosh, a
fellow KKM
teammate to
Timms and
Avedisian,
crossed the
stripe in
third,
garnering
his
11th-straight
top-five
finish and
eighth
podium
finish of
the season.
The
21-year-old
Oklahoman
had his
points gap
cut by nine
points, but
still leads
by 122 over
Timms.
National
Midget
series
rookie Tyler
Edwards
recorded his
best career
finish with
the Series
in fourth
place, while
19-year-old
Arizona
racer Hayden
Reinbold
rounded-out
the top
five.
The Whitz
Racing
Products
Quick Time
Award went
to Kale
Drake, who
also set a
new track
record in
Qualifying
with his lap
of 13.760.
Toyota
Racing Heat
1 was won by
Tyler
Edwards. TJ
Forged Heat
2 was won by
Cannon
McIntosh.
UP NEXT
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
return to
Atomic
Speedway
Saturday
night, May
25, for
another
night of
racing
action
alongside
the World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car
Series.
Tickets are
on sale in
advance at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com.
If you can’t
be at the
track to
watch in
person,
stream all
the action
live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
(view full
results)
Feature
(25 Laps):
1. 67-Ryan
Timms[3]; 2.
71-Jade
Avedisian[1];
3.
71K-Cannon
McIntosh[4];
4. 14S-Tyler
Edwards[5];
5.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[8];
6. 40-Chase
McDermand[9];
7. 5D-Jacob
Dykstra[10];
8.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[7];
9.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[11];
10.
55-Trevor
Cline[12];
11.
98K-Elijah
Gile[15];
12. 97-Kale
Drake[2];
13.
66-Jayden
Clay[16];
14.
76-Michael
Smith[17];
15. 7U-Zach
Daum[6]; 16.
98-Luke
Drotschie[13];
17.
26-Corbin
Rueschenberg[14]
Photo
credit –
Tyler Carr
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series is
brought to
fans by
important
sponsors and
partners,
including:
DIRTVision
(Official
Live
Broadcast
Partner),
Toyota
(Title
sponsor of
the Midgets
Series),
Racing
Electronics
(Official
Radio
Supplier)
and SIS
Insurance
(Official
Insurance
Provider).
Other
partners
include: TJ
Forged and
Whitz Racing
Products.
GRAVEL’S
GREATNESS:
David Gravel
Aces Atomic
for Fifth
Victory in
Last Seven
Races
The
point leader
claims sole
possession
of eighth on
the all-time
win list
with first
Atomic
triumph
CHILLICOTHE,
OH (May 24,
2024) -
Nothing
seems
capable of
stopping
David Gravel
and Big Game
Motorsports
right now.
No drivers.
No tracks.
Nothing.
The Watertown,
CT is taking no
prisoners as he
chases his first
World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car
title. Every
time the Huset’s
Speedway #2
touches the
track, it’s
fast. Gravel
entered Friday’s
race at Atomic
Speedway fresh
off his seventh
victory of the
season with a
Sharon win. And
he added another
with an
impressive
Atomic drive.
Gravel started
in the second
spot for the
30-lap finale,
slid ahead of
Brady Bacon on
Lap 9 for the
lead, and held
off a flurry of
challenges to
seal his eighth
win of 2024
with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt.
“Cody
(Jacobs), Zach
(Patterson), and
Stephen
(Hamm-Reilly),
man, they’ve
been working
really, really
hard,” Gravel
said. “Eight
wins this time
of year is
amazing, and
hopefully we can
continue to do
this.”
The
31-year-old
pushed his hot
streak to five
wins in the last
seven races. His
96th career win
gives him sole
possession of
eighth on the
all-time World
of Outlaws win
list. Atomic is
the
49th different
track he’s won
at against the
nation’s best
Sprint Car
drivers. And
perhaps most
importantly,
Gravel extended
his lead atop
the standings to
64 markers.
Brady Bacon
brought the
field to green
with Gravel
alongside. Bacon
powered ahead
heading into the
first set of
corners as
Carson Macedo
slid ahead of
Gravel. But
Gravel crossed
over down the
back
straightaway to
reclaim the
runner-up spot.
Bacon paced
the field as the
opening laps
unfolded, but
lapped traffic
threw the “Macho
Man” a
curveball. Bacon
stared down a
hornet’s nest of
traffic, and
Gravel quickly
closed. And then
on the ninth
circuit, the
window opened.
As Bacon made
contact with a
lapped car in
Turns 1 and 2,
Gravel got a
massive run down
the back
straightaway. In
Turns 3 and 4,
Gravel pulled
the trigger on a
slider and
surged ahead of
Bacon to
takeover the
lead.
After taking
the top spot,
Gravel began to
negotiate heavy
traffic as the
war for second
erupted. Carson
Macedo, Sheldon
Haudenschild,
and Michael
“Buddy” Kofoid
caught up to
Bacon and all
moved around
him. Then that
trio traded wild
slide jobs and
crossovers for
multiple laps
with Gravel just
ahead. Finally,
Macedo secured
the spot and the
yellow flag flew
with 11 laps
remaining.
Macedo
managed to stay
right with
Gravel on the
restart down the
front
straightaway,
but Gravel
muscled ahead in
Turns 1 and 2 to
maintain the top
spot.
One last red
flag set up a
restart with
eight laps to
go. Gravel
pulled away when
the green flag
brought the
field back to
life, but
traffic became a
factor in the
final few laps.
Macedo closed in
as Gravel
struggled with
lapped cars in
his lane. Macedo
got one final
run as Gravel
slipped in the
final corner,
but it wasn’t
enough as Gravel
held on to win
by just under
half a second.
“He (Bacon)
was getting
messed up pretty
early in lapped
traffic,” Gravel
explained. “He
got really
messed up off of
(Turn) 2 there,
and I was able
to slide him.
But when I went
to slide him, I
about spun out,
so I probably
parked it right
in front of him.
So, it probably
didn’t look very
good. But I felt
like that was my
opportunity to
pass. Man,
lapped cars were
so hard to get
by. I felt like
the top was the
fastest, but
guys would just
kind of park it
in front of you.
I just tried to
be really
patient.”
Carson Macedo
brought the
Jason Johnson
Racing #41 home
second to
continue his
impressive
streaks of
consistency.
He’s now up to
17 straight top
10s, 12 top
fives, and five
podiums. While
he’s hungry for
a win, Macedo
maintained a
positive outlook
as he and the
JJR crew
continue to be
one of the
fastest cars on
tour.
“I felt like
we had a really
strong car
tonight,” Macedo
said. “We
qualified pretty
good, won our
Heat Race, then
we drew, I
think, sixth in
the Dash, and
ran up to
second. So, I
really can’t
complain about
that. We just
got to keep
trying to get
that win.”
Rounding out
the top three
was Buddy Kofoid
in the Roth
Motorsports #83.
The Penngrove,
CA native hasn’t
missed the top
10 in the last
17 races. He’s
also up to eight
World of Outlaws
podiums in 2024.
The third place
outing required
a major effort
as mechanical
troubles kept
Kofoid from
making a
Qualifying
effort. He drove
from last to
third in his
Heat and from
seventh to third
in the main
event.
“Honestly, it
didn’t feel that
crazy,” Kofoid
said of his
night. “Our car
is just so good
right now. I
feel like I can
race well from
behind or up
front. The car
just races good.
Hats off to
these Roth
Motorsports/Mobil
1/Toyota guys.”
Cole Duncan
and Donny Schatz
completed the
top five.
A 15th to
seventh drive
earned Sye Lynch
the KSE Racing
Hard Charger.
David Gravel
secured his
fifth Simpson
Quick Time of
2024 and the
115th of his
career in Sea
Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy
Drink Heats One
and Three went
to David Gravel
(255th Heat Race
win of career)
and Donny Schatz
(525thof
career). Milton
Hershey School
Heat Two
belonged to
Carson Macedo
(123rd of
career).
Brady Bacon
topped the
Toyota Racing
Dash.
Cole Macedo
won the Micro-Lite
Last Chance
Showdown.
UP
NEXT: The
World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars are
right back on
Atomic Speedway
on Saturday, May
25 before a
Monday, May 27
visit to Fremont
Speedway. For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t
make it to the
track, catch
every lap live
on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy
Drink Feature
(30 Laps): 1.
2-David
Gravel[2]; 2.
41-Carson
Macedo[3]; 3.
83-Michael
Kofoid[7]; 4.
22-Cole
Duncan[4]; 5.
15-Donny
Schatz[6]; 6.
21H-Brady
Bacon[1]; 7.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[8]; 8.
42-Sye
Lynch[15]; 9.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[12];
10. 17B-Bill
Balog[10]; 11.
5T-Travis
Philo[11]; 12.
16T-Cole
Macedo[19]; 13.
24D-Danny Sams
III[17]; 14.
70-Kraig
Kinser[13]; 15.
99-Skylar
Gee[16]; 16.
7S-Landon
Crawley[14]; 17.
5AU-Brock
Hallett[24]; 18.
A79-Brandon
Wimmer[18]; 19.
15K-Creed
Kemenah[23]; 20.
5J-Jake
Hesson[20]; 21.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5];
22. 2S-Nathan
Skaggs[22]; 23.
32-Bryce
Lucius[21]; 24.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[9]
For complete
results, CLICK
HERE.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Looking Back at Kofoid’s Time in Midgets Before Becoming an Outlaw
The World of Outlaws rookie put together a historic run in Midgets before moving to Sprint Cars full-time
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 23, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will be joined by some open-wheel companions this weekend (May 24-25) at Atomic Speedway. The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota are also set for two nights of action at the Chillicothe, OH oval.
The
pair
of
evenings
will
mark
the
seventh
and
eighth
times
the
two
Series
have
converged
since
Xtreme
was
born
in
2022.
Even
when
Sprint
Cars
and
Midgets
aren’t
competing
on
the
same
card,
the
worlds
are
often
intertwined.
Sprint
Car
drivers
occasionally
test
their
talents
in a
Midget,
especially
at
the
Chili
Bowl
Nationals,
and
sometimes
Midget
drivers
like
to
strap
some
wings
and
four
extra
cylinders
on.
For
one
current
full-time
World
of
Outlaws
driver,
a
stint
in
Midgets
elevated
his
career
and
helped
guide
him
to The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt.
Michael
“Buddy”
Kofoid
cut
his
teeth
in
Sprint
Cars
from
his
early
teenage
years
in
California.
Even
when
he
moved
to
Ohio
to
broaden
his
horizons
in
the
sport,
Midgets
weren’t
on
the
radar.
And
then
an
important
message
appeared
on
his
phone
on
his
way
to a
Sprint
Car
Race
at,
oddly
enough,
Atomic
Speedway.
“I
think
I
was
actually
on
the
way
to
Atomic
for
either
an
All-Star
race
or a
FAST
show,”
Kofoid
recalled.
“And
I
got
a
text
on
Twitter
from
Jack
Irving
from
TRD
(Toyota
Racing
Development)
saying,
‘Hey,
give
me a
call
Monday’
basically.
I
knew
who
it
was,
and
I
was
like
‘Oh
my
god.
I
wonder
what
this
could
be
about.
“I
called
him,
and
we
talked
Monday.
And
right
before
he
hung
up,
he
said
Keith
(Kunz)
and
Pete
(Willoughby)
from
KKM
(Keith
Kunz
Motorsports)
will
be
calling
you.
And
then
he
hung
up.”
The
call
proved
to
be
life
changing
for
the
then
17-year-old.
KKM
brought
Kofoid
on
to
test
the
waters
in a
Midget
late
that
year,
and
he
promptly
won
a
local
race
at
Jacksonville
Speedway
along
with
picking
up a
pair
of
POWRi
podiums.
The
following
year
Kofoid
tackled
his
first
full
USAC
NOS
Energy
Drink
National
Midget
campaign
and
finished
fourth
in
points.
Then
in
2021
and
2022,
Kofoid
claimed
back-to-back
USAC
championships,
becoming
the
12th driver
to
do
so.
His
13
wins
in
32
races
during
the
2022
season
established
a
new
record
for
highest
winning
percentage
in a
year
(40.63%).
He’s
also
won
a
pair
of
Chili
Bowl
prelim
Features
(2022
&
2024)
and
finished
runner-up
in
this
year’s
finale.
“I
think
first
and
foremost
running
for
KKM,
I
couldn’t
have
run
for
a
better
team,”
Kofoid
said
of
his
Midget
success.
“With
Mobil
1
and
Toyota,
who
I’m
happy
to
still
be
with
to
this
day,
having
them
in
my
corner
and
their
knowledge
and
ability
and
everything,
I
think
that
helped
speed
up
my
learning
curve.”
The
time
in
Midgets
not
only
developed
him
as a
driver,
but
it
also
established
connections
leading
him
to
where
he
is
today.
The
22-year-old
is
navigating
his
rookie
campaign
with
the
World
of
Outlaws
with
Roth
Motorsports
and
Toyota
Racing
Engines
under
the
hood.
Connecting
with
KKM
set
him
down
a
fruitful
path
with
Toyota.
“Toyota
has
changed
my
life,
for
sure,”
Kofoid
said.
“I’ve
gotten
to
do
things
that
I’d
never
done
before
and
that
I
never
thought
I’d
be
able
to
do
because
of
Toyota
and
Mobil
1…
Toyota,
they
work
harder
than
any
manufacturer
in
the
world.
If
there’s
a
problem,
they
get
it
fixed
and
want
it
done
right.
And
they
won’t
be
done
until
it’s
perfect.”
The
speed
with
Toyota
power
has
continued
in
the
Sprint
Car
for
Kofoid.
His
debut
campaign
with The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt has
been
nothing
short
of a
success.
He’s
taken
the
Roth
Motorsports
#83
to
18
top
10s
in
21
races
including
a
current
streak
of
16
in a
row.
The
Californian
has
podiumed
on
seven
occasions
this
year
including
a
win
at
Attica
Raceway
Park.
And
even
though
he’s
moved
into
racing
Sprint
Cars
full-time,
Midgets
will
always
be
important
Kofoid.
They
helped
shape
him.
They
established
important
connections
he’ll
always
value.
Kofoid
might
be
with
the
World
of
Outlaws
now,
but
he
has
no
plans
on
fully
giving
up
Midget
racing.
Especially
with
a
Golden
Driller
chip
on
his
shoulder.
“I’ll
run
Midgets
as
long
as I
can,
especially
Chili
Bowl,”
Kofoid
said.
“I
feel
like
I’m
close
to
being
able
to
win
it.
And
that’s
kind
of,
in
my
eyes,
the
last
thing
on
my
bucket
list
as
far
as
Midgets
that
I
feel
like
I
need
to
check
off
to
be
really
proud
of
what
I’ve
done
in
Midgets.
Pete
and
Keith
and
Toyota
have
said
whenever
I
want
to
run
a
Midget,
I’ll
have
a
place
at
KKM.”
The
rookie
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
season
for
Buddy
Kofoid
continues
this
weekend
at
Atomic
Speedway
(May
24-25)
alongside
the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series.
Then
the
tour
heads
to
Fremont
Speedway
on
Monday,
May
27.
For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make
it
to
the
track,
catch
every
lap
live
on DIRTVision.
Zach
Daum
Wins
Double
Down
Showdown
Finale
at
Millbridge
Speedway
SALISBURY,
NC (May
22,
2024) –
Zach
Daum was
in need
of a
spark.
Something
to get
he and
the
Trifecta
Motorsports
team
back on
track
after a
string
of
misfortunes
and
up-and-down
results.
Who
would
have
guessed
they’d
find it
at the
red-clay,
1/6-mile
North
Carolina
bullring
known as
Millbridge
Speedway
– a
place
Daum
took a
hard
crash at
and
destroyed
his own
car one
year
prior.
Daum,
the
33-year-old
open-wheel
champion
from
Pocahontas,
IL, took
the lead
on a
late
restart
in the
finale
of the
DIAEDGE
Double
Down
Showdown
Wednesday
night
and
drove
off to a
$5,000
grand
prize
and his
first
Feature
win of
the
season
with the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota.
“It was
cool; we
needed a
win,”
Daum
said.
“We’ve
had
struggles
with
engines
and
stuff.
You’ll
have
them
spurts.
Luckily,
we were
able to
put
together
a good
night
tonight.”
After
posting
back-to-back
third-place
finishes
to open
his 2024
Xtreme
Outlaw
Series
campaign,
Daum and
the team
ran into
an array
of
mechanical
issues
that
hindered
their
progress
and
efforts
to get
back to
their
2023
form
– in
which
they won
five
races
together.
First
came the
engine
issues
at Sweet
Springs
Motorsports
Complex
that
forced
them to
retire
before
Heats
were
run.
Next
came
more
mechanical
malfunctions
with
both the
primary
and
backup
car on
the same
night at
Humboldt
Speedway.
One
night
later,
Daum was
caught-up
in a
late-race
incident
at 81
Speedway,
leaving
him with
a
16th-place
finish.
But
that’s
all
behind
them
now. The
Oklahoma-based
operation
– over
15 hours
away
from
home –
finally
got back
in gear
with the
win
Wednesday
night.
“It just
goes in
spurts,”
Daum
said.
“Some
days,
you’re
on top
of the
world
and you
can’t do
anything
wrong,
and
other
days you
can’t do
anything
right.
It’s one
of them
deals.
Hopefully,
we’ve
got the
monkey
off our
back,
and we
can just
go for
some
more
wins the
rest of
the
year.”
At the
drop of
the
green
flag,
Oklahoma-racer
Kale
Drake
jumped
to the
lead
from the
outside
pole and
led
unchallenged
through
the
race’s
first
red-flag
period
on Lap
18. On
the
restart,
Daum
took
advantage
of the
opportunity
and
began
hounding
Drake
for the
lead
down
low.
Daum was
able to
pull
ahead by
a
bumper’s
length
on Lap
19, but
Drake
quickly
took the
lead
back the
next
time by,
beating
him with
his
top-side
momentum.
Another
red flag
halted
the
action
on Lap
23,
putting
Daum on
Drake’s
tail for
the
restart
once
more.
Behind
him was
Tuesday
night’s
main
event
winner
Karter
Sarff,
who had
started
seventh.
Daum was
bested
on the
restart
prior
but was
not
going to
allow
national
Midget
series
rookie
Drake to
get the
better
of him
again.
This
time,
Daum was
prepared
and had
his car
pointed
at a
more
favorable
angle
when
leader
Drake
hit the
throttle
on the
restart.
“When
[Drake]
picked
the
throttle
up, I
was
still
turned
the
wrong
way, so
it took
me two
car-lengths
to get
going
the
other
way,”
Daum
said.
“He did
that
restart
perfect,
and then
the next
one, I
was
turned
and I
was on
his
bumper
when we
came
across
there.
So, I
gained
two car
lengths
for
free,
basically,
and I
was able
to race
him a
lot
harder
and
quicker.”
Daum
slid
into the
lead out
of Turn
4 as he
crossed
the
stripe
to
complete
Lap 23.
Behind
him,
Sarff
began
hounding
Drake
for
second.
After a
couple
slider-crossover
combos,
Sarff
was able
to
wrestle
the
second
spot
away
with one
final
slide
job in
Turns
1-2 on
Lap 27.
“I was
just
trying
to keep
the
thing
wound-up
and not
get
tight on
the curb
when
following
those
guys in
there,”
Sarff
said of
the
battle
between
Daum and
Drake in
front of
him. “I
was
hoping
something
would
happen
and I’d
be able
to
squeak
though
because
I think
them
racing
was
holding
Zach up.
Once
Zach got
out past
him, he
was just
good
enough
on the
bottom.
I don’t
know
that I
could’ve
ran the
top any
harder
to catch
him.”
Now in
second
with
only
Daum in
front of
him,
Sarff
set his
sights
on his
fellow
Illinois
racer.
He stuck
with his
preferred
middle-top
lane and
made up
some
ground,
but not
enough,
and was
forced
to
settle
for
second.
“The top
was just
a little
bit
trickier
than it
was last
night,”
Sarff
said. “I
feel
like I
was
running
it just
as hard,
and Zach
was just
really
good on
the
bottom
like he
always
is.”
Points
leader
Cannon
McIntosh
crossed
the
finish
line
third
for the
second-straight
night,
once
again
extending
his
points
lead,
now up
to 131
over
teammate
Ryan
Timms.
Kale
Drake
crossed
in
fourth
while
Chase
McDermand
rounded
out the
top-five.
Karter
Sarff
won the
Whitz
Racing
Products
Quick
Time
Award in
Qualifying
with a
lap of
9.880.
Trevor
Cline
won
Toyota
Racing
Heat 1,
Ashton
Torgerson
won TJ
Forged
Heat 2
and Zach
Daum won
Heat 3.
Chase
McDermand
was the
Hard
Charger,
advancing
12
positions
on his
drive
from
17th to
finish
fifth.
UP NEXT
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
will now
make the
trip out
to
Chillicothe,
OH, for
another
two-day
event
– Fri-Sat,
May
24-25
– at
Atomic
Speedway
alongside
the
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
Series.
Tickets
are on
sale in
advance
at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com.
If you
can’t be
at the
track to
watch in
person,
stream
every
lap live
on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
(view
full
results)
Feature
(35
Laps):
1.
7U-Zach
Daum[1];
2.
21K-Karter
Sarff[7];
3.
71K-Cannon
McIntosh[5];
4.
97K-Kale
Drake[2];
5.
40-Chase
McDermand[17];
6.
67-Ryan
Timms[15];
7.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[3];
8.
72-Sam
Johnson[8];
9.
55-Trevor
Cline[4];
10.
25K-Taylor
Reimer[12];
11.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[20];
12.
55D-Nick
Drake[10];
13.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[14];
14.
98K-Elijah
Gile[16];
15.
71-Jade
Avedisian[11];
16.
89-Zach
Wigal[13];
17.
14S-Tyler
Edwards[6];
18.
5-Chase
Briscoe[21];
19.
19M-Ethan
Mitchell[9];
20.
97-Gavin
Miller[19];
21.
66-Jayden
Clay[18]
Karter
Sarff
Conquers
Millbridge
Speedway
for
Second
Win of
2024
SALISBURY,
NC (May
21,
2024) –
Karter
Sarff’s
recent
starts
with the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
since
garnering
his
first
win of
the
season
in early
April
haven’t
met his
expectations.
But
in
unfamiliar
territory
Tuesday
night at
Millbridge
Speedway,
he
turned
it
around,
leading
the
opening
round of
the
DIAEDGE
Double
Down
Showdown
flag-to-flag
for his
second
Feature
win of
the year
and
first-ever
at the
North
Carolina
oval.
“We
were in
a slump
the last
couple
races,
just
couldn’t
get
anything
out of
the
car,”
Sarff
said.
“Come to
a
bullring
like
this
kinda
takes
the
setup
out of
it a
little…
I guess
I
shouldn’t
say
that.
Paul May
(crew
chief)
had her
dialed
all
night
long.”
Between
his
first
win at
US 36
Raceway
in April
and his
second
Tuesday
night,
Sarff –
21, of
Mason
City, IL
– had
posted
three
finishes
of 10th
or worse
with a
best
result
of
seventh
two
weeks
ago at
Humboldt
Speedway.
But
those
results
are in
the
past,
and the
young
open-wheel
talent
once
again
stands
atop the
national
Midget
world
with his
third
career
Series
victory.
When
the
green
flag
dropped
in the
main
event,
Sarff
took off
immediately,
grabbing
the lead
from the
pole and
jumping
out to a
lead in
lapped
traffic
that
stretched
nearly
three
seconds
at its
largest.
“I
was
happy
when I
got to
lapped
traffic
because
I
usually
get
through
lapped
traffic
pretty
good,
and I
was
getting
through
them
fast,”
Sarff
said. “I
figured
I might
have
been out
a little
ways,
but I
didn’t
know if
they
were
right on
me or
not, so
I just
kept
hammering
on it.”
Behind
him,
Zach
Daum and
Cannon
McIntosh
began
their
battle
for the
third
spot –
Daum the
first to
throw a
slide
job in
Turn 1
and take
the
position,
only to
give it
right
back
after
stumbling
in Turns
3-4.
Daum was
able to
rebound
though,
getting
by
McIntosh
for good
with
another
Turn 1
slider –
one that
held up
through
Turns
3-4.
“Me
and
Cannon
have
come
back to
an
understanding;
we can
race
with
each
other
again,”
Daum
said.
“It’s
good.
That’s
how
racing
should
be – I
wasn’t
gonna
crash
him and
he
wasn’t
gonna
crash
me. I
had my
line; he
had his
line.
When he
was
better,
he would
drive
around
me and
if not,
we’d
drag
race
down the
straightaway.”
“You’d
see
[Daum]
and
you’d
lift,
and you
didn’t
know if
he was
sliding
all the
way
across
or gonna
keep it
in the
middle,”
McIntosh
said.
“When I
lifted,
he was
just
kinda
there,
and I
couldn’t
really
slide
him back
just
because
he was
running
the
middle.
I could
get
momentum
and get
back to
him,
just
nowhere
to
really
pass him
back.”
When
the
race’s
first
caution
flag
appeared
on Lap
22,
Sarff
led the
field
back to
green
ahead of
Ryan
Timms,
Daum in
third
and
McIntosh
in
fourth.
Daum
wasted
no time
going
after
Timms,
throwing
a slider
on him
in Turn
1 on the
restart.
But
Timms
held
strong,
crossing
back
underneath
Daum in
Turns
3-4 to
regain
the
spot, at
least
for the
moment.
When the
yellow
came out
again
for
Timms’
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
teammate
Kale
Drake on
Lap 25,
Timms
lined up
once
more
with
Daum on
his tail
for the
restart.
Timms
was
smooth
through
Turns 1
and 2
but
stumbled
in Turn
4,
hitting
the
outside
wall.
When
Daum and
McIntosh
got
underneath
him
heading
back
into
Turn 1,
Timms
jumped
up over
the
cushion
in Turn
2 and
tagged
the
wall,
which
slowed
him
dramatically.
Several
cars
drove by
cleanly
on the
inside
except
Ethan
Mitchell,
who hit
Timms’
left-rear
tire,
puncturing
it and
bringing
out the
yellow
once
again.
With
Timms
out of
the
picture,
McIntosh
assumed
third
place
for the
restart
with
Daum and
Sarff in
front of
him. Try
as he
may,
however,
McIntosh
was
unable
to make
a move
to
advance
position
and
crossed
the
stripe
third.
In doing
so, he
increased
his lead
in the
points
standings
to 108
with
Timms
ending
up 12th
and
McDermand
a DNF,
scored
in 20th.
Daum
challenged
Sarff on
the
final
restart,
nearly
pulling
even
with him
at one
point,
but was
unable
to get
close
enough
to make
a move
for the
lead.
Though
he fell
one spot
short of
his
first
win of
the
season,
he
notched
his
second
podium
of the
year and
first
since
the
season
opener
in March
with the
Trifecta
Motorsports
#7U
team.
“Hopefully,
we can
start
this
trend,”
Daum
said.
“This
race
last
year was
the last
race in
my car,
and we
started
off with
the 7U
after
these
races
and
kinda
went on
a tear.
Hopefully,
this is
the
start of
that
again.
Championship’s
pretty
well out
of grasp
right
now, so
we’re
just
gonna go
for wins
and try
to win
as many
races as
we can
by the
end of
the
year.”
When
he
pulled
into the
pit area
Tuesday
afternoon,
ready to
race a
track
he’d yet
to see
in a
Midget,
Sarff
had zero
fear.
Despite
his
recent
results,
he
wasn’t
surprised
how fast
he was
in the
main
event,
as the
track
conditions
played
right
into his
hand.
“I
like to
have
somewhat
high
expectations,
but it’s
Midgets
– you
never
know
what’s
gonna
happen,”
Sarff
said. “I
figured
it would
be
somewhat
my style
– big ol’
curb up
on the
cushion.
It
seemed
to be
that
way, and
I had a
lot of
fun.”
UP
NEXT
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midgets
jump
right
back
into
action
Wednesday,
May 22,
for the
finale
of the
third
annual
Double
Down
Showdown
at
Millbridge
Speedway.
Tickets
will be
available
at the
gate. If
you
can’t be
at the
track,
stream
every
lap live
on
DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Ohio Swing Concludes with Huge Atomic Doubleheader, Return to Fremont
The World of Outlaws are joined by the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets for two nights at Atomic before honoring Rick Ferkel at Fremont
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 21, 2024) - Three races in four nights lie ahead as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars wrap up a two-week stay in Ohio.
First on the agenda is a massive two-night holiday weekend event (May 24-25) at Chillicothe, OH’s Atomic Speedway. The greatest Sprint Car drivers in the country will be joined by the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota at the high-speed oval. Then on Monday, May 27 the World of Outlaws return to Fremont Speedway for the first time in eight years for the Rick Ferkel Tribute. The Memorial Day visit will mark the ninth race in Series history to the northern Ohio track.
More than a quarter of the 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign is in the books, and it’s been a thrilling season to date. A record number of winners to begin the year, last lap passes, a tight points battle, and so much more. And this week the second quarter of the season continues through the “Buckeye State.”
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
MACEDO’S MOMENTUM: The early season woes from DIRTcar Nationals are long gone for Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing.
Macedo and the Philip Dietz-led team are firing on all cylinders. The Albaugh #41 hasn’t missed the top five in the past 11 races with a 3.5 average finish over that stretch. He’s also qualified for 14 consecutive Toyota Dashes. The hot streak has allowed Macedo to claw his way up to third in the standings with Donny Schatz (+14 points) and David Gravel (+68 points) well within striking distance.
The numbers suggest Macedo could build even more momentum at the tracks ahead. Three of his last four Atomic races have led to podium runs including a World of Outlaws win last May. The Lemoore, CA driver has made six previous Fremont appearances and won twice, topping their 2016 season opener along with a 2017 FAST event.
WEIGHT LIFTED: The first win of a season is always the toughest. That especially proved to be true for Michael “Buddy” Kofoid as he navigated his rookie season. But after six podium runs, Kofoid finally broke through last weekend at Attica.
The Attica triumph is the highlight of what’s been an impressive debut season for the 22-year-old. Kofoid is on a streak of 16 consecutive top 10s, and he hasn’t finished worse than seventh in the last 13.
Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports team will look to add more checkered flags to the collection this weekend. The Penngrove, CA native has never won at Atomic, but he’s been consistent with five top 10s in six tries including a 2020 top five with FAST. He’s had plenty of success at Fremont to the tune of four victories and 12 top fives in 16 tries. One of the four wins came with the All-Star Circuit of Champions (2020).
A DONNY DOUBLE?: It comes as no surprise that the statistics suggest Donny Schatz should be a favorite at both Atomic and Fremont this weekend. No matter where he goes in Ohio, the 10-time Series champion always seems to find his way to the front.
Through The Greatest Show on Dirt’s 10 previous trip to Atomic, Schatz is the only driver with multiple victories. The Fargo, ND native has won four times in only nine tries. He’s also led Feature laps in six of nine races he’s contested on the high-banked oval.
The Fremont results have been just as strong for Schatz. He’s made four visits to the northern Ohio oval and topped two of them including an impressive drive from 11th to Victory Lane in 2014. He’s never finished worse than fourth at Fremont, and his average result is second.
A win at both tracks over Memorial Day weekend isn’t inconceivable for Schatz considering his previous success. And it would serve as a tremendous help as he looks to chase down David Gravel who leads him by 54 markers in the standings.
HONORING THE OHIO TRAVELER: Monday’s trip to Fremont is more than a race. It’s a night to celebrate the life of one of Sprint Car Racing’s most impactful figures.
Rick Ferkel was one of the original Outlaws among Ted Johnson’s band of travelers in 1978. He won the third race in Series history at Eldora Speedway and went on to claim 21 victories with the Series. Even when his time behind the wheel ended, Ferkel remained heavily involved via roles as a World of Outlaws official and Director of the Gumout Series. He also was a car owner and crew chief that mentored many rising talents in the sport. Ferkel passed away on New Year’s Day this year.
Monday is about honoring the “Ohio Traveler,” and where better to do so than the Ohio oval Fremont Speedway — less than 10 miles from Ferkel’s birthplace, Green Springs, OH? A stout field of racers will be on hand to compete for the honor of winning the inaugural Rick Ferkel Tribute.
BUCKEYE BRAWLERS: Both Atomic and Fremont are expected to attract a healthy contingent of local Ohio talent looking to impress on a national stage. Many of them put up strong performances last week at Attica. Fremont is already home to two popular occasions of a local upsetting the nation’s best when Fremont’s own Frankie Kerr won in back-to-back years (1991 & 1992).
The Atomic regulars are undoubtedly headlined by Cole Duncan. The Lockbourne, OH driver has won a whopping 20 races over the last four seasons at the Chillicothe, OH track. It’s also home to his most recent World of Outlaws top five. Bowling Green, OH’s Travis Philo is the most recent Atomic winner, claiming their 2023 season finale.
Fremont features a healthy heap of local talent, and Bellevue, OH’s Cap Henry is near the top of the crop. He’s already been to Fremont Victory Lane this year (April 27), and he made six visits last year. Henry is expected to be joined by many more including Fremont track record holder, Lee Jacobs (Dalton, OH) Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), Creed Kemenah (Alvada, OH), Zeth Sabo (Fremont, OH), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, May 24-25 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH
Monday, May 27 at Fremont Speedway in Fremont, OH
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (21/76 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports #2 (2970 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 (-54 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing #41 (-68 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing #18 (-78 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing #1S (-118 PTS)
6. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports #83 (-126 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 (-194 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports #17B (-324 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing #3Z (-492 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports #7S (-572 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (11 Drivers):
7 Wins – David Gravel
4 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
FEATURE LAPS LED (15 Drivers):
190 Laps – David Gravel
107 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
79 Laps – Carson Macedo
56 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Donny Schatz
29 Laps – Kyle Larson
26 Laps – Brady Bacon
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
23 Laps – Michael Kofoid
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney, Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (11 Drivers):
5 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
4 Quick Times – David Gravel
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks, Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
HEAT RACE WINNERS (24 Drivers):
13 Heat Wins – David Gravel
9 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
5 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Bill Balog
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Landon Crawley, Brock Zearfoss
1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Logan Schuchart, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Tim Shaffer
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (41 Drivers):
17 Dashes – David Gravel
16 Dashes – Carson Macedo
15 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
13 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
12 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Bill Balog
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu
6 Dashes – Landon Crawley
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, James McFadden, Logan McCandless, Ayrton Gennetten, Brady Bacon, Danny Sams III, Cole Macedo, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Chase Dietz, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Kalib Henry, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (17 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (15 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Aaron Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Danny Dietrich, Landon Crawley
PODIUM FINISHES (16 Drivers):
12 Podiums – David Gravel
9 Podiums – Carson Macedo
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
7 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
5 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Kyle Larson
TOP 10 FINISHES (47 Drivers):
19 Top 10s �� Giovanni Scelzi
18 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
17 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
14 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
11 Top 10s – Bill Balog
6 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Corey Day, James McFadden
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen, Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten, Brady Bacon, Emerson Axsom, Scotty Milan, Cale Thomas, Cole Duncan, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee, Troy Wagaman Jr., Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
For the full 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.
WHAT TO
WATCH
FOR:
Millbridge,
Atomic
to Host
Big
Names,
Midget
Stars in
Four-Race
Stretch
SALISBURY,
NC (May
20,
2024) –
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
takes on
one of
the
busiest
stretches
of the
season
this
week
with
four
races in
five
days
spread
across
North
Carolina
and
Ohio.
A
homecoming
at
Millbridge
Speedway
in
Salisbury,
NC,
kicks
off the
action
Tuesday-Wednesday,
May
21-22,
with the
third
annual
DIAEDGE
Double
Down
Showdown.
The
1/6-mile,
red clay
oval
hosted
the
first
event in
Series
history
in 2022
and will
present
a
30-lap,
$4,000-to-win
main
event
Tuesday
night
before a
35-lap,
$5,000-to-win
finale
on
Wednesday.
Teams
will
take
Thursday
to make
the
drive
north to
Atomic
Speedway
in
Chillicothe,
OH, and
get set
for
another
two-day
event at
the
high-banked,
3/8-mile
oval
Friday-Saturday,
May
24-25.
Running
adjacent
to the
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars,
Midgets
will
race a
25-lap,
$4,000-to-win
main
event on
both
nights.
Tickets
for both
events
will be
on sale
at the
gate on
race
day.
Advance
sale
tickets
are
available
for both
nights
at
Atomic,
which
can be
purchased
at the
link
below.
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can’t be
at the
track to
watch in
person,
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every
lap of
both
events
live on
DIRTVision.
Here
are the
drivers
to watch
and
storylines
to
follow
this
week:
CANNON’S
HOUSE
– Cannon
McIntosh
maintains
the lead
in the
standings
by 74
points
over
Ryan
Timms,
coming
into a
track
he’s
come to
know
better
than
most of
his
competition
since
moving
to the
Mooresville,
NC-area
in 2023.
McIntosh,
21, of
Bixby,
OK, was
dominant
with the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Series
on the
red clay
bullring
one year
ago,
sweeping
the
midweek
program
by
winning
both
Features
and
leading
42 of
the 66
total
Feature
laps
contested
between
the two
races.
In the
time
he’s
spent
living
and
working
in the
area,
the
1/6-mile
oval has
become
his
unofficial
home
track
away
from
home as
he
continues
to carve
into the
weekly
Micro
Sprint
program.
McIntosh
established
himself
as a
major
player
in both
the
Winged
and
Non-Wing
600cc
Micro
Sprint
ranks
last
year,
winning
several
races in
both
divisions,
and has
continued
his
involvement
in 2024
with the
spawning
of his
new
Micro
Sprint
team –
Cannon
McIntosh
Development.
READY
FOR
LAUNCH
–
Currently
sitting
third in
the
Series
standings,
Chase
McDermand
is still
searching
for his
first
win of
the
season,
which
could
come at
either
venue
this
week.
McDermand,
the
23-year-old
racer
from
Springfield,
IL, was
strong
in his
first
appearance
at
Millbridge
one year
ago,
posting
back-to-back
third-place
finishes
after
starting
on the
pole of
the
Feature
both
nights
of the
two-day
event.
He also
started
on the
pole of
the main
event at
Atomic
last
July but
faded
back to
eighth
by the
checkered
flag.
However,
McDermand
has not
been shy
about
his
fondness
for the
larger,
faster
tracks,
which
Atomic
is at
3/8ths
of a
mile and
a high
degree
of
banking.
THINK
PINK
– It’s
been
over a
month
since
Taylor
Reimer’s
near-victory
with the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Series,
but
she’s
set to
return
to the
roster
at
Millbridge
this
week – a
place
she’s
seen
success
at
before.
Reimer,
24, of
Tulsa,
OK, will
be back
behind
the
wheel of
the
BuzzBallz,
LynK/Toyota
No. 25K
for
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
(KKM) as
an owner
of two
podium
finishes
on the
red
clay.
Her
first
came as
a
runner-up
finish
to
McIntosh
on the
second
day of
the
two-day
event in
2022,
which
was
later
upgraded
to a win
via
McIntosh’s
disqualification
in the
following
weeks,
and the
second
came
last
year
when she
ran
second
to
McIntosh
again on
Wednesday
night.
She’s
also
seen
success
off the
dirt
track
recently,
scoring
her
first
career
Limited
Late
Model
Feature
win on
the
asphalt
at
Tri-County
Speedway
in
Hudson,
NC,
driving
for
Toyota
Racing
Development-associated
team Lee
Faulk
Racing.
FAMILY
TIES
– While
Nick
Hoffman
has
spent
most of
his
career
in
Modifieds
and Late
Models,
he might
still
know
Millbridge
Speedway
better
than
most
races on
the
roster.
Hoffman
– the
32-year-old
multi-time
DIRTcar
UMP
Modified
national
champion
and
current
World of
Outlaws
CASE
Late
Model
Series
points
leader
from
Mooresville,
NC – is
the
brother
of track
co-owner
Ashly
Burnett,
who,
with her
husband
Jeremy
Burnett,
have
owned
and
operated
the
facility
since
purchasing
the
property
in 2014.
Hoffman
has
turned
many
laps
around
the oval
in a
variety
of car
types,
including
one of
his
self-built
Elite
Chassis
Modifieds
in a
one-off
test
session.
This
weekend,
Hoffman
will
climb
back
behind
the
wheel of
the NOS
Energy
Drink,
King/Stanton
No. 2H
for
Rockwell
Security/RAMS
Racing
for the
first
time
since
the
season
opener
in Du
Quoin,
ready to
try for
his
first
career
victory
in a
Midget.
While he
did not
compete
with the
Midgets
at
Millbridge
last
year, he
finished
fourth
and
fifth at
the
Double
Down
Showdown
in 2022.
BIG
LEAGUE
STARS
–
Located
only 30
minutes
north of
Charlotte
Motor
Speedway
– the
site of
the
Coca-Cola
600
– Millbridge
is the
place to
race
Tuesday
and
Wednesday
night
for a
select
few
NASCAR
stars
before
competing
on the
big
track
Saturday
and
Sunday.
News
broke
last
Thursday
of J.J.
Yeley’s
plans to
make his
Xtreme
Outlaw
Series
debut at
Millbridge,
piloting
the
Avanti
Windows
& Doors,
Ripper/Stanton
No. 2
for
Petty
Performance
Racing
(PPR).
The
47-year-old
NASCAR
Cup and
Xfinity
Series
veteran
from
Phoenix,
AZ, has
not made
a
national
Midget
series
start
since
the
USAC-sanctioned
BC39
in 2022,
but has
made
multiple
starts
on dirt
in a
PPR-backed
Non-Wing
Sprint
Car this
year,
most
notably
logging
a top-10
finish
at a
USAC CRA
event in
April.
Chase
Briscoe
has been
a
Millbridge
entry to
count on
in each
of the
last two
years
and is
scheduled
to
compete
again in
the
Mahindra
Tractors
No. 5.
The
NASCAR
Cup
Series
regular
from
Mitchell,
IN,
originally
planned
to
compete
on both
nights
of last
year’s
event
but
suffered
terminal
mechanical
failure
in the
opening
Hot Lap
session
and was
forced
to sit
out the
remainder
of the
week.
However,
Briscoe
did
record
finishes
of 12th
and
eighth
in 2022.
ATOMIC
EXCITEMENT
– Last
July,
Jade
Avedisian
gave the
fans of
Atomic
Speedway
plenty
of
reason
to come
back to
see the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Series
in 2024.
The
17-year-old
Californian
stole
the show
and the
Feature
win from
fellow
California
racer
Daniel
Whitley
out of
Turn 4
on the
final
lap,
collecting
her
third
checkered
flag of
the
season
in one
of the
closest
finishes
in
Series
history.
This
year,
Avedisian
will be
back to
defend
her win
in the
Yahoo,
LynK/Toyota
No. 71
as part
of the
KKM
stable.
Last
weekend,
Avedisian
was back
on the
pavement
with the
Toyota
GR Cup
Series
at
Circuit
of the
Americas,
where
she
drove
21st-to-12th
and
eighth-to-fourth
in the
two
races at
the
Texas
road
course.
THIS
WEEKEND
AT A
GLANCE
When and
where
Tue-Wed,
May
21-22 at
Millbridge
Speedway
in
Salisbury,
NC
Fri-Sat,
May
24-25 at
Atomic
Speedway
in
Chillicothe,
OH
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Current
championship
points
standings
(view
full
standings)
-
Cannon
McIntosh:
1744
points
|
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#71K
-
Ryan
Timms:
1670
points
(-74)
|
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#67
-
Chase
McDermand:
1669
points
(-75)
|
CMR-Mounce/Stout
Motorsports
#40
-
Ashton
Torgerson:
1597
points
(-147)
|
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#67K
-
Karter
Sarff:
1524
points
(-220)
|
Karter
Sarff
Motorsports
#21K
-
Zach
Daum:
1422
points
(-322)
|
Trifecta
Motorsports
#7U
-
Hayden
Reinbold:
1407
points
(-337)
|
Reinbold/Underwood
Motorsports
#19AZ
-
TJ
Smith:
1294
points
(-450)
|
Mounce/Stout
Motorsports
#14S
-
Gavin
Miller:
1250
points
(-494)
|
Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#97
-
Trevor
Cline:
1231
points
(-513)
|
Cline
Racing
#55
Toyota
Feature
winners
(6
drivers)
2 wins
– Cannon
McIntosh
(Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports),
Ashton
Torgerson
(Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#67K)
1 win –
Thomas
Meseraull
(Engler
Racing),
Karter
Sarff
(Karter
Sarff
Motorsports
#21K),
Kale
Drake
(Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#97),
Ryan
Timms
(Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports
#67)
Toyota
Feature
laps led
(10
drivers)
49 laps
– Ashton
Torgerson
45 laps
– Ryan
Timms
36 laps
– Cannon
McIntosh
35 laps
– Joe B.
Miller
27 laps
– Thomas
Meseraull
16 laps
– Kale
Drake
12 laps
– Taylor
Reimer
11 laps
– Karter
Sarff
4 laps
– Tyler
Edwards
1 lap
– Chase
McDermand
Whitz RC
Racing
Products
Quick
Time
Awards
(5
drivers)
4
awards
– Ethan
Mitchell
1 award
– Cannon
McIntosh,
Kale
Drake,
Ryan
Timms,
Kyle
Jones
Heat
Race
winners
(16
drivers)
4 wins
– Ashton
Torgerson,
Kale
Drake
3 wins
– Cannon
McIntosh,
2 wins
– Tyler
Edwards,
Chase
McDermand,
Ryan
Timms,
Zach
Daum,
Gavin
Miller,
Jade
Avedisian
1 win –
Thomas
Meseraull,
Shane
Cottle,
TJ
Smith,
Nick
Hoffman,
Karter
Sarff,
Kyle
Jones,
Taylor
Reimer
High-points
honors
(7
drivers)
2 honors
– Cannon
McIntosh
1 honor
– Tyler
Edwards,
Chase
McDermand,
Karter
Sarff,
Ryan
Timms,
Ashton
Torgerson,
Gavin
Miller
Last
Chance
Showdown
wins (6
drivers)
1 win
– Taylor
Reimer,
Gunnar
Setser,
Austin
Torgerson,
Gavin
Miller,
Shane
Cottle,
Ethan
Mitchell
DIRTVision
Hard
Charger
Awards
(6
drivers)
1 award
– Will
Armitage,
Ryan
Timms,
Ryan
Timms,
Hayden
Reinbold,
Kayla
Roell,
Gunnar
Setser
Podium
finishes
(9
drivers)
5
podiums
– Cannon
McIntosh
4
podiums
– Ryan
Timms
3
podiums
– Chase
McDermand,
Ashton
Torgerson
2
podiums
– Zach
Daum,
Kale
Drake,
Gavin
Miller
1 podium
– Thomas
Meseraull,
Taylor
Reimer,
Karter
Sarff
Top-10
finishes
(25
drivers)
10
top-10s
– Cannon
McIntosh,
Chase
McDermand
7
top-10s
– Ryan
Timms
6
top-10s
– Ashton
Torgerson
5
top-10s
– Zach
Daum,
Karter
Sarff,
Gavin
Miller
4
top-10s
– Kale
Drake
3
top-10s
– Ethan
Mitchell,
Taylor
Reimer,
Mitchell
Davis,
Hayden
Reinbold,
Jade
Avedisian
2
top-10s
– Shane
Cottle,
Gunnar
Setser,
Tyler
Edwards,
TJ
Smith,
Kyle
Jones
1 top-10
– Joe B.
Miller,
Thomas
Meseraull,
Will
Armitage,
Trey
Marcham,
Rylan
Gray,
Todd
McVay,
Kevin
Thomas
Jr.
2024
Schedule
&
Winners
– Race
No. Day,
Date /
Track /
Location
/ Winner
(Total
Wins)
1.
Fri,
March 15
/
Southern
Illinois
Center /
Du
Quoin,
IL /
Thomas
Meseraull
(1)
2. Sat,
March 16
/
Southern
Illinois
Center /
Du
Quoin,
IL /
Cannon
McIntosh
(1)
3. Fri,
April 5
/ US 36
Raceway
/
Osborn,
MO /
Karter
Sarff
(1)
4. Sat,
April 6
/ Sweet
Springs
Motorsports
Complex
/ Sweet
Springs,
MO /
Kale
Drake
(1)
5. Fri,
April 12
/ Farmer
City
Raceway
/ Farmer
City, IL
/ Ryan
Timms
(1)
6. Sat,
April 13
/ Farmer
City
Raceway
/ Farmer
City, IL
/ Ashton
Torgerson
(1)
7. Fri,
May 10 /
Humboldt
Speedway
/
Humboldt,
KS /
Ashton
Torgerson
(2)
8. Sat,
May 11 /
81
Speedway
/ Park
City, KS
/ Cannon
McIntosh
(2)
1 MONTH
ALERT:
Huset’s
High
Bank
Nationals
Week
Brings
$100K-to-win
Hustle,
$250K-to-win
Finale
BRANDON,
SD (May
20,
2024) –
Two
six-figure
paydays
will be
on the
line
when the
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
Series
returns
to
Huset’s
Speedway
for the
BillionAuto.com
Huset’s
High
Bank
Nationals,
June
19-22.
The
four-day
event
starts
with the
new
two-day
Huset’s
High
Bank
Hustle
(June
19-20),
paying
$100,000-to-win
on
Thursday.
Then,
the
Huset’s
High
Bank
Nationals
concludes
the week
(June
21-22),
featuring
a
$250,000-to-win/$5,000-to-start
finale.
That
$250,000
payout
equals
the
largest
payout
in World
of
Outlaws
history
established
last
season
with
this
event.
Each of
the
opening
night
races
(June 19
and June
21) will
pay
$20,000
to the
winner.
Current
Series
points
leader
David
Gravel,
who also
drives
for Tod
Quiring
– owner
of
Huset’s
Speedway
– won
the
Huset’s
High
Bank
Nationals
last
year.
Sheldon
Haudenschild
won the
first
edition
of the
Huset’s
High
Bank
Nationals
in 2022.
Since
the
inception
of the
High
Bank
Nationals
there
hasn’t
been a
repeat
winner
of any
of the
nights –
eight
different
winners
in eight
races.
EVENT
INFO
Date
– June
19-22
Location
–
Brandon,
SD
Track
Record –
10.319
sec. by
Terry
McCarl
on May
10, 2009
Times
(CT) –
2PM Pit
Gates
open
5PM
Grandstand
Gates
open
6:30PM
Hot Laps
&
Qualifying
-Racing
to
follow
Tickets
–
Available
HERE
How
to Watch
–
Can’t
make it?
Watch
every
lap live
on
DIRTVision
Last
Race
Video
Recap
(High
Bank
Nationals
June 24,
2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwtawzir4zM
Previous
World of
Outlaws
winners
at
Huset’s
–
2023 –
Kyle
Larson
on June
21,
James
McFadden
on June
22, Logan
Schuchart on
June
23, David
Gravel on
June 24
2022 –
Spencer
Bayston
on June
22, Michael
Kofoid on
June
23, Carson
Macedo on
June
24, Sheldon
Haudenschild on
June 25
2021 - David
Gravel on
June 21,
Aaron
Reutzel
on June
22, David
Gravel on
Aug. 22
2020 – Sheldon
Haudenschild on
Sept. 5,
Kyle
Larson
on Sept.
6
2016 –
Brad
Sweet
won on
July 2, Donny
Schatz won
on July
3
2015 –Donny
Schatz won
on June
14
2014 –
Mark
Dobmeier
won on
July 2
2013 –
Tim
Kaeding
won on
July 3
2012 –
Mark
Dobmeier
won on
July 3
2011
–Steve
Kinser
won on
Aug. 20
2010
–Sammy
Swindell
won on
July 1
2008 –
Craig
Dollansky
won on
June 13,
Craig
Dollansky
won on
July 3
2007 –Donny
Schatz won
on July
3
2006 –
Brooke
Tatnell
won on
May 7,
Terry
McCarl
won on
July 3
2005
–Brian
Paulus
won on
June 28
2004 –
Sammy
Swindell
won on
July 6
2003 –
Steve
Kinser
won on
June 18
2002 –
Steve
Kinser
won on
July 2
2001 – Donny
Schatz won
on April
29, Mark
Kinser
won on
July 3
2000
–Mark
Kinser
won on
May 7,
Mark
Kinser
won on
July 3
1999 –
Mark
Kinser
won on
May 3,
Mark
Kinser
won on
July 7
1998 –
Stevie
Smith
won on
July 7
1997 –
Sammy
Swindell
won on
April
27, Mark
Kinser
won on
July 3
1996 –
Mark
Kinser
won on
July 3
1995 –
Dave
Blaney
won on
June 28
1994 –
Mark
Kinser
won on
June 29
1993 –
Steve
Kinser
won on
Aug. 23
1992 –
Steve
Kinser
won on
Aug. 21,
Sammy
Swindell
won on
Aug. 22
1991
–Sammy
Swindell
won on
Aug. 23,
Sammy
Swindell
won on
Aug. 24
1990 –
Doug
Wolfgang
won on
July 4,
Sammy
Swindell
won on
Aug. 24,
Sammy
Swindell
won on
Aug. 25
1989
–Doug
Wolgang
won on
July 5,
Bobby
Davis,
Jr. won
on Aug.
25, Doug
Wolfgang
won on
Aug. 26
1984 –
Steve
Kinser
won on
July 11
1983
–Sammy
Swindell
won on
April
30,
Steve
Kinser
won on
July 6
BUCKEYE
BOUNCE
BACK:
Gravel
Grabs
Seventh
Win of
2024
with
Sharon
Statement
The
point
leader
leads
every
lap at
the Ohio
oval and
puts
himself
in a tie
for
eighth
on the
all-time
win list
HARTFORD,
OH
(May
18,
2024)
-
David
Gravel
and
Big
Game
Motorsports
refuse
to
stay
down
for
long.
The
pairing
has
consistently
been the
fastest
team on
the
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car tour
in 2024.
Heading
into the
Ohio
weekend
(Attica
Raceway
Park &
Sharon
Speedway)
Gravel
had
already
collected
six
checkered
flags
this
season.
Nine of
his last
12
starts
had
resulted
in top
two
finishes.
But then
his
fortune
faltered
Friday
at
Attica
when a
troublesome
Heat
Race put
him in
the Last
Chance
Showdown.
Gravel
won the
LCS and
went on
to
finish
11th –
only his
third
time
outside
the top
10 this
season.
Both the
previous
occasions,
Gravel
promptly
rebounded.
Back
in March
at
Cotton
Bowl
Speedway,
an
incident
gave him
a
12th place
finish.
The
following
night he
brought
home a
top
five.
Then a
Paducah
DNF led
to a
23rd place
result.
The next
day he
ran
second
at
Tri-State
Speedway.
And
then on
Saturday
at
Sharon,
Gravel
and
company
served
up their
strongest
bounce
back.
The
Watertown,
CT
native
started
on the
pole and
led
every
single
circuit
of the
main
event to
park the
Huset’s
Speedway
#2 in
Victory
Lane for
the
seventh
time in
2024.
“Just
happy to
get the
job
done,”
Gravel
said.
“It’s
way
harder
on this
type of
racetrack
to pass
cars
when
you’re
behind
them,
and
having
that
clean
air just
makes
your job
so much
easier.
Cody
(Jacobs),
Zach
(Patterson),
and
Stephen
(Hamm-Reilly)
have
been
working
really
hard. I
can’t
thank
them
enough.”
Gravel
upped
his
career
win
total
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt to
95. That
mark
equals
him with
Dave
Blaney
for the
eighth
most
all-time,
and
fittingly
he
reached
the feat
at
Blaney’s
track.
Sharon
is now
the
48th different
track
he’s won
at with
the
World of
Outlaws.
The
30-lap
Feature
was led
to green
by
Gravel
and Sye
Lynch.
The
opening
start
was
called
back for
a jump
by
Lynch.
On the
second
attempt
Gravel
quickly
took
off.
Traffic
became a
factor
only
five
laps
into the
race,
and it
allowed
second-running
Carson
Macedo
to close
in on
Gravel.
The
Sharon
surface
offered
up grip
all over
the
3/8-mile,
so
Gravel
searched
everywhere
for
speed as
he
navigated
traffic.
Eventually,
he began
to gap
Macedo
again.
A
pair of
cautions
offered
those
chasing
Gravel a
shot at
him, but
the
veteran
never
flinched
on the
restarts.
Both
times he
accelerated
at the
right
spot and
had a
solid
advantage
entering
the
first
set of
corners.
As
the
final
laps
closed
Gravel
did face
one
scare
when he
clipped
a rough
patch of
track
and
nearly
spun.
But he
managed
to
regain
control
and
drive
away
comfortably
to
Victory
Lane. He
might’ve
led
every
lap, but
it was
by no
means an
easy
cruise
with a
tricky
racing
surface
that
proved
to be
difficult
to
figure
out.
“Man,
what
character
the
track
had,”
Gravel
said.
“It just
kept
getting
rougher
and
rougher.
I didn’t
know
where to
run.
Cody
told me
to run
the
middle,
so I
started
running
the
middle.
And then
he told
me
elbows
up and
run the
top, and
it was
just
hard to
run the
top
consistently.
It was
just a
very
technical
track.”
Donny
Schatz
climbed
from
fifth to
the
runner-up
spot for
his
eighth
World of
Outlaws
podium
of the
season.
Finishing
second
ensured
Gravel
couldn’t
extend
his
point
lead
much
over the
10-time
champion
as
Schatz
now sits
54
markers
behind.
Schatz
and the
Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
Racing
team
continue
to show
plenty
of
speed.
“We
were
good at
the end,
decent,”
Schatz
said.
The guys
are
doing a
great
job.
Everybody
at Ford
is
working
their
tails
off.
I’ve got
some
control,
and
that’s
what
we’ve
been
looking
for. The
performance
shows. I
don’t
know
that we
were
going to
be able
to get
there on
open
racetrack.
But
that’s
the way
racing
is
anymore.
We
needed
traffic,
and we
didn’t
really
have it
there at
the end.
I feel
like we
were
decent,
and
we’ll
just
keep
building
on it.”
Carson
Macedo
brought
the
Jason
Johnson
Racing
#41 home
third to
post a
pair of
podiums
in Ohio
over the
weekend.
The
result
was also
the
11th consecutive
top five
for
Macedo.
The
Lemoore,
CA
driver
ran
second
for much
of the
race but
never
found a
way by
Gravel
and also
slipped
back a
spot
late
when
Schatz
rolled
by on a
restart.
“I
felt
like it
was
going to
be tough
there in
open
air,”
Macedo
said.
“Once we
would
get a
restart
there
and get
that
clean
air back
on his
(Gravel’s)
wings
and
clean
racetrack,
he was
lightning
quick. I
feel
like we
were
pretty
good.
Our car
was
fairly
balanced.
I think
in
traffic
I was as
good. I
would
kind of
get to
him. It
would’ve
been
tough to
make a
move,
and I
was
prepared
to throw
something
at him
if it
did
happen.
I just
had a
late
race
restart
and went
to the
top
there,
probably
wasn’t
really
the
place to
be.”
Logan
Schuchart
and
Giovanni
Scelzi
completed
the top
five.
Schuchart
also
claimed
his
Series-leading
fourth
KSE
Racing
Hard
Charger
of the
season.
Sheldon
Haudenschild
claimed
his
first
Simpson
Quick
Time of
2024 and
the
30th of
his
career
in Sea
Foam
Qualifying.
NOS
Energy
Drink
Heats
One,
Three,
and Four
went to
Brock
Zearfoss
(16th Heat
Race win
of
career),
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(106th of
career),
and
David
Gravel
(254th of
career).
Milton
Hershey
School
Heat Two
went to
Bill
Balog
(10th of
career).
David
Gravel
topped
the
Toyota
Racing
Dash.
Nate
Dussel
won the
Micro-Lite
Last
Chance
Showdown.
The
Smith
Titanium
Brake
Systems
Break of
the Race
went to
Landon
Crawley.
UP NEXT: The
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars are
joined
by the
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
for two
nights
of
action
at
Chillicothe,
OH’s
Atomic
Speedway
on May
24-25.
Then The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt returns
to
Fremont
Speedway
for the
first
time in
eight
years on
Memorial
Day (May
27) for
the Rick
Ferkel
Tribute.
For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track,
catch
every
lap live
on DIRTVision.
FEATURE
RESULTS:
NOS
Energy
Drink
Feature
(30
Laps):
1.
2-David
Gravel[1];
2.
15-Donny
Schatz[5];
3.
41-Carson
Macedo[4];
4.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[10];
5.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[3];
6.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[6];
7.
83-Michael
Kofoid[12];
8.
17B-Bill
Balog[7];
9.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[8];
10.
24-Rico
Abreu[11];
11.
101-Kalib
Henry[16];
12.
42-Sye
Lynch[2];
13.
49X-Tim
Shaffer[19];
14.
70-Kraig
Kinser[9];
15.
32B-Dale
Blaney[15];
16.
33W-Cap
Henry[22];
17.
29-Logan
McCandless[18];
18.
7S-Landon
Crawley[24];
19.
1-Nate
Dussel[21];
20.
81-Lee
Jacobs[13];
21.
W20-Greg
Wilson[20];
22.
11-Carl
Bowser[23];
23.
O8-Danny
Kuriger[17];
24.
10-Dave
Blaney[14]
For
complete
results, CLICK
HERE.
BUDDY BREAKS
THROUGH:
Attica Last
Lap Pass
Lifts Kofoid
to First
Victory of
2024
The Roth
Motorsports
driver
secures
what’s been
an elusive
first
checkered
flag of 2024
with a
thrilling
final lap
move
ATTICA, OH
(May 17,
2024) -
Michael
“Buddy”
Kofoid was
tired. Tired
of finishing
third. Tired
of finishing
second.
Tired of
watching the
winner
celebrate
atop the
podium while
he stood on
the other
two steps.
The World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car
rookie with Roth
Motorsports had
podiumed six
times in 2024
heading into
Friday’s race at
Attica Raceway
Park, but none
had resulted in
wins. As the
laps clicked
away at the Ohio
oval it looked
as if he may be
settling for one
spot short
again. But
Kofoid refused.
Not this time.
Carson Macedo
led in the final
stages, and even
though Kofoid
clearly had the
speed to
contend, he
couldn’t find
his way ahead.
Multiple times
he showed Macedo
a nose to no
avail. Then came
the white flag.
With one last
gasp on the
final lap,
Kofoid used a
big run down the
back
straightaway to
muscle ahead of
Macedo with a
slide job in
Turns 3 and 4
and steal the
win in thrilling
fashion.
Kofoid may be
from California,
but he spent
some time in
Ohio upon
venturing to the
Midwest to
further his
career. And the
Buckeyes haven’t
forgotten Kofoid
as he’s risen to
Sprint Car
stardom. The
packed
grandstands rose
to their feet
for the finish
and warmly
welcomed him to
Victory Lane for
the first time
in 2024.
“I’m just
super happy to
finally win a
race this year,”
said a relieved
Kofoid. “These
Roth Motorsports
guys have been
unbelievable.
This is the best
I’ve ever felt
in a Sprint Car.
I owe all of
that to Dylan,
Nate, and Gage.
They work their
butts off, and
we have a hell
of a lot of fun
together. This
one’s for them
and of course
Dennis and
Teresa Roth at
home. They gave
me a great
opportunity to
drive such an
iconic car, and
I’m just really
blessed to do
it."
The victory
marked the
fourth of
Kofoid’s career
with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt and second
since joining
Roth Motorsports
midway through
last season.
Kofoid is now
the
11th different
driver with
multiple World
of Outlaws wins
behind the wheel
of Dennis and
Teresa Roth’s
historic ride.
Friday was the
24th Series
visit to Attica,
and Kofoid made
it a dozen
different
drivers to visit
Victory Lane at
the 3/8-mile.
Kofoid
brought the
field to green
for the
35-lapper with
fellow
Californian –
Kalib Henry – in
the Running
Boxer #101
alongside. The
two exchanged
the top spot
during an
exciting opening
lap that saw
Henry pace the
first circuit,
but Kofoid fired
a slide job in
Turns 1 and 2 on
the second lap
that stuck and
gave him the
lead.
Throughout
the early laps
Kofoid led
without issue,
but a charging
Carson Macedo
was on his way
to offer up a
challenge. The
Jason Johnson
Racing pilot had
already climbed
from eighth to
fifth in the
Toyota Racing
Dash. And then
in the Feature,
it took him only
six circuits to
rise from fifth
to second.
A Lap 11
restart gave
Macedo the
opportunity he
needed as he
pounced with a
slider in Turns
3 and 4 to
snatch the top
spot.
After taking
over the lead,
Macedo began to
distance himself
from Kofoid as
the race moved
beyond the
halfway mark.
But as traffic
became a bigger
factor, Kofoid
closed back in.
The lead had
grown as large
as 1.6 seconds,
and on Lap 20
Kofoid had it
slashed to under
a second. Four
laps later in
heavy traffic
Kofoid closed
right up to
Macedo’s tail
tank as the
advantage fell
under two
tenths.
Over the last
10 laps Kofoid
worked and
worked on
Macedo. He found
the best speed
in the middle
groove in Turns
1 and 2 and
Macedo operated
one lane higher.
Kofoid peeked
under Macedo
multiple times
to let him know
he was there.
And as they
roared down the
back
straightaway one
last time on the
final lap,
Kofoid pulled
alongside and
sealed the deal
with a full-send
slider in the
final set of
corners. No more
settling for
second. Kofoid
finally broke
through for a
win.
“I just tried
to stay with him
and pace him
because I knew
the race could
potentially be
won in traffic
if it stayed
green, and
luckily it did,”
Kofoid
explained. “I
was just really
stuck a lane
lower than him.
I figured if
traffic played
out right or if
I could get
close enough, I
could shoot the
gap and get
there. I thought
it was going to
work earlier,
and then I’d get
tight, and he’d
get away and
then I could get
back to him. I
guess it went
that way the
whole race
except the last
half a lap.”
A
disappointed
Macedo came home
second after
leading 23 laps.
On the bright
side for Macedo
and the JJR
team, the night
did mark their
10th consecutive
top 10 finish,
and they jumped
a spot to third
in points. But
Macedo noted if
he attacked
Turns 1 and 2
differently on
the final lap,
he might’ve been
able to hang on
for his second
win of 2024.
“I just got
beat, outraced
there. He just
did a better
job,” Macedo
said. “I was
kind of
floundering a
little bit. I
was trying to
get my wing
back, and the
lappers were
just throwing
that stuff
across, and I’d
get to spinning
a little bit. He
was poking his
nose underneath
me the lap
before into
(Turns) 3 and 4.
So, my thought
was he’s
obviously
getting his runs
in (Turns) 1 and
2 running a
little bit
higher, so I saw
the white come
out and think,
‘Well, if I can
just get through
there (Turns 1
and 2), I think
I’ll have him
covered.’ Then I
moved up a lane,
and then he slid
me so obviously
a horrible
decision. I’m
just a little
dejected.”
Rounding out
the top three
was Bill Balog
aboard the
Andersons Maple
Syrup #17B. The
result served as
a welcome bounce
back for the
Series rookie as
the last few
races had
offered some
bumps in the
road. Balog and
his team put
together a
strong night
from start to
finish for their
second podium of
the season.
“This is
awesome for us,”
Balog said.
“This is great,
just the way
everything went
tonight. The car
was just working
great… It was a
great race. I
kind of caught
them at the end
there a little
bit and
definitely could
kind of feel
that win, but it
just didn’t
happen.”
Brandon
Spithaler and
Kalib Henry
completed the
top five.
A 25th to
10th run in his
Attica debut
gave Landon
Crawley the KSE
Racing Hard
Charger.
Carson Macedo
claimed his
fifth Simpson
Quick Time of
the year and
38th of his
career in Sea
Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy
Drink Heats One,
Three, and Four
went to Tim
Shaffer
(168th Heat Race
win of career),
Carson Macedo
(122nd of
career), and
Buddy Kofoid
(22nd of
career). Milton
Hershey School
Heat Two
belonged to Bill
Balog (ninth of
career).
Buddy Kofoid
topped the
Toyota Racing
Dash.
David Gravel
won the
Micro-Lite Last
Chance Showdown.
The Smith
Titanium Brake
Systems Break of
the Race went to
Craig Mintz.
UP
NEXT: The
World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars make
a visit to Dave
Blaney’s Sharon
Speedway
(Hartford, OH)
on Saturday, May
18. For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t
make it to the
track, catch
every lap live
on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy
Drink Feature
(35 Laps): 1.
83-Michael
Kofoid[1]; 2.
41-Carson
Macedo[5]; 3.
17B-Bill
Balog[4]; 4.
22B-Brandon
Spithaler[3]; 5.
101-Kalib
Henry[2]; 6.
49X-Tim
Shaffer[7]; 7.
15-Donny
Schatz[11]; 8.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[12];
9. 4-Zane
DeVault[10]; 10.
7S-Landon
Crawley[25]; 11.
2-David
Gravel[21]; 12.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[13];
13. 35-Stuart
Brubaker[16];
14. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[15]; 15.
19P-Paige
Polyak[24]; 16.
99-Skylar
Gee[22]; 17.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[9]; 18.
11N-Kasey
Jedrzejek[17];
19. 70-Kraig
Kinser[14]; 20.
29-Zeth
Sabo[20]; 21.
23J-Cale
Thomas[19]; 22.
19-TJ
Michael[8]; 23.
09-Craig
Mintz[6]; 24.
7N-Darin
Naida[23]; 25.
16-DJ Foos[18]
For complete
results, CLICK
HERE.
Eloy Gutierrez
A personal
message from World
of Outlaws icon Eloy
Gutierrez:
Dearest friends,
colleagues, and
racing family, many
of you have noticed
my absence from the
racetrack and have
reached out to ask
where I’ve been.
After much
reflection, it is
with a heavy heart I
find myself needing
to inform you of a
serious health issue
that has surfaced.
I have been
undergoing treatment
at MD Anderson
Cancer Center in
Houston for the past
three weeks. After a
barrage of testing
and scanning, I have
been diagnosed with
several tumors that
have a cancer
signature, although
doctors are still
determining the type
cancer I’m up
against.
At this time, the
medical staff is
reviewing what
treatment regiments
will be needed to
fight this war. All
I can tell you is it
WILL be a war. I
have held off making
this public as long
as I felt I could,
but I know questions
of where I’ve been
are mounting. All of
you are my lifeline
to what’s one of the
most important
things in my life,
something I have
dedicated a
significant part of
my life to — Sprint
Car Racing.
I hoped to have
more information
that might provide
timelines, but at
this point I don’t
have much more to
report. I’m not one
for social media,
but the World of
Outlaws will help me
keep you all updated
when I feel it’s
necessary as I go
through this battle.
You can still reach
out to me like
normal, as well.
Your thoughts and
prayers are
certainly welcomed,
and WE WILL wage a
war!
ELOY
A native of
Albuquerque, NM,
Eloy Gutierrez went
from working on
safety-related
elements of nuclear
weapons systems at
Sandia National
Laboratories to
becoming the
co-founder of
electronic timing
and scoring systems
used by dirt tracks
and racing series
across the country.
While he was always
around Sprint Cars,
following his
retirement from
Sandia, Eloy became
a full-time
traveling Official
with the World of
Outlaws in 2007.
Speed Dawg,
World of Outlaws
Shifting Gears With
New Collaboration
Speed Dawg’s
award-winning shift
knobs will get the
World of Outlaws
treatment with a new
collaboration
between the two
brands.
The company will
offer four
officially licensed
World of Outlaws
shift knobs, with
three featuring the
iconic World of
Outlaws logo and one
showcasing the
fan-favorite Be An
Outlaw design.
“I’m super
excited about this
partnership because
I grew up on Sprint
Car racing,” said
Chris Figdore,
founder and general
manager of Speed
Dawg. “I was at
Outlaw races from
the very first
season in 1978 as a
kid, and with Kevin
Gobrecht having been
one of my best
friends it’s also
special because the
Rookie of the Year
title is in his
name. I’m greatly
excited to be
partnering with the
World of Outlaws.”
Speed Dawg was
founded in 2005 with
the objective to
promote and sponsor
motorsports. The
company started off
making clothing
before introducing
shift knobs in 2007.
In 2010, Speed Dawg
was awarded a SEMA
Global Media Best
New Product Award
for introducing the
Von Hot Rod
Signature Series
Pinstriped shift
knob. Its products
have also been
featured on premier
television
broadcasts and used
in racing series
like NASCAR and NHRA.
Along with
Figdore’s passion
for the World of
Outlaws, Sprint Car
racing is already in
Speed Dawg’s DNA,
having been the
founding title
sponsor of the
Central Pennsylvania
Sprint Car Points
Series and handing
championships to the
likes of Fred Rahmer
and Greg Hodnett.
The World of
Outlaws shift knobs
are available now
and can be purchased
at Speed Dawg’s
website.
JJ Yeley to
Make Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Debut at
Millbridge with
Petty Performance
Racing
2003 USAC
Triple Crown winner
continuing passion
of dirt track racing
with new team owner
CONCORD, NC (May
16, 2024) – J.J.
Yeley has spent his
last 20 Memorial Day
weekends competing
in the most
prestigious races in
motorsports and this
year he’ll add a new
event to that list.
The NASCAR
veteran and former
USAC champion will
make his debut with
the Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series
presented by Toyota
at Millbridge
Speedway –
Tuesday-Wednesday,
May 21-22 – for the
DIAEDGE Double Down
Showdown.
“Regardless of
where I am in my
life and career,
I’ve always been a
dirt guy,” Yeley
said. “That’s always
been my passion.
That’s where I
started my career.
Even though I’ve
spent 20 years in
NASCAR, I’ve run
IndyCar, I’ve always
kept the dirt side
of things close to
my heart. It didn’t
matter if it was
Midgets or Sprint
Cars.”
Yeley, 47, of
Phoenix, AZ, will
get behind the wheel
of the Avanti
Windows &
Doors-sponsored,
Stanton-powered
Ripper Chassis
Midget for one of
open-wheel racing’s
newest teams – Petty
Performance Racing (PPR),
which was founded by
fellow
Arizona-native and
Avanti CEO Jerry
Petty in fall 2023.
Though it’s been
roughly 20 years
since he last
competed full-time
in the USAC ranks,
Yeley has found
pockets of time to
be able to keep in
touch with his dirt
roots. He made
scattered starts in
the mid-2000s after
taking on NASCAR
full-time, but soon
made efforts to
scale back on the
dirt after a hard
crash sidelined him.
“The scheduling
was always more
difficult to do,”
Yeley said. “After I
was injured in 2009
at Lakeside
(Speedway) in a USAC
Non-Wing Sprint Car,
I pumped the brakes
a little bit on some
of the events that I
did, and then became
more comfortable
going back and doing
it.”
In April, Yeley
competed in a USAC
CRA Sprint Car race
in Arizona, piloting
one of Petty’s
Non-Wing Sprint Cars
to an eighth-place
finish.
Petty has been a
supporter and
investor of dirt
track racing for
many years,
sponsoring multiple
events and putting
the Avanti logo on
the side of several
cars across the
country. He’s had a
strong connection
with the Yeley
family in sponsoring
J.J.’s father Jack,
who won several
Midget championships
around Arizona in
the 1980s and 1990s.
Petty broke new
ground on the
foundation of his
PPR race team for
2024, putting a
Non-Wing Sprint Car
operation together
for Indiana racer
Kyle Cummins, and a
new Midget for
Yeley’s own
endeavors this
season.
“Jerry Petty has
been a sponsor of my
dad for the last
couple years,
fantastic guy,”
Yeley said. “He
reminds me of a
modern-day J.W.
Hunt.”
Yeley debuted the
Midget at the Chili
Bowl Nationals in
January but had
limited results
after experiencing
mechanical issues
during the week.
“It wasn’t a good
barometer for what I
feel the car has the
capabilities of,”
Yeley said.
He said he’s
resolved those
issues and will be
ready to go at
Millbridge, despite
the limited time
he’s spent on track
with the car.
“Gonna go at it a
little bit blindly,
but it’s nothing new
to show up to the
racetrack and just
have to make
adjustments, see if
we can find the
speed and do what we
need to win the
race,” Yeley said.
He’ll race
Millbridge next week
as one of the only
driver, mechanic and
crew chief entrants
in the field. Yeley
said as far back as
his days as a
full-time USAC
racer, he has always
been most
comfortable as the
head wrench on his
equipment –
something he feels
gives him an edge
over the
competition.
“As far as
calling the shots,
I’ve always been
best doing that
myself,” Yeley said.
“If it’s not a good
night, there’s no
one to blame other
than myself. If it
came down to hard
work, perseverance,
the success comes
from having to do it
yourself and not
necessarily relying
on other people to
get the job done for
you.”
It’s been almost
two years since his
last national Midget
series start, but he
hasn’t forgotten how
to wheel. Yeley is
taking the two-day
event at Millbridge
seriously, armed
with great
equipment, a “DIY”
attitude and the
spirit of hard work.
“I’m showing up
to win,” Yeley said.
“There’s no
participation trophy
in my world; there
never has been.”
See Yeley and his
new Petty
Performance Racing
ride compete against
the stars of the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by
Toyota at Millbridge
Speedway next
Tuesday-Wednesday
night, May 21-22, in
the third annual
DIAEDGE Double Down
Showdown.
Tickets will be
on sale at the gate
on race day. If you
can’t be there in
person, stream every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT:
Knoxville Welcomes
World of Outlaws For
June Doubleheader
KNOXVILLE, IA
(May 15, 2024) – Two
months before World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series drivers
contend in "The
Granddaddy of Them
All" at Knoxville
Raceway, they'll get
two days of racing
at the premier
facility in June.
Knoxville will
welcome the best
Sprint Car drivers
in the country for
the Premier Chevy
Dealers Clash,
Friday-Saturday,
June 14-15.
The two-day event
will feature two
$12,000-to-win races
and valuable lap
time for World of
Outlaws drivers
before the NOS
Energy Drink
Knoxville Nationals,
Aug. 7-10.
Knoxville has ran
two weekly shows, so
far, this year with
Aaron Reutzel
picking up the
season-opening win
and Dusty Zomer
scoring the most
recent win at the
track on May 11.
When the World of
Outlaws were last at
Knoxville Raceway,
Kyle Larson scored
his second Knoxville
Nationals title.
David Gravel
finished second with
an impressive 22nd
to second run, and
11-time Knoxville
Nationals winner
Donny Schatz
finished third.
The Knoxville
Nationals was voted
the second best
motorports race in
USA Today's 10Best
poll this year.
EVENT INFO:
Date –
Friday-Saturday,
June 14-15
Location –
Knoxville, IA
Track Record –
14.351 seconds by
Brian Brown on May
22, 2021
Times (CT) –
2PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates
open
6:30PM Hot Laps &
Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Click
HERE to purchase
How to Watch – Can't
make it? Watch every
lap live on
DIRTVision
Last Race Video
Recap (Aug. 12,
2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJ66-l-pLY
Previous World of
Outlaws Knoxville
Winners –
2023 - Brian Brown
on June 9, David
Gravel on June 10,
Kyle Larson on Aug.
12 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2022 - Brent Marks
on June 10, Brian
Brown on June 11,
Donny Schatz on Aug.
13 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2021 - Carson Macedo
on June 11, Carson
Macedo on June 12,
Kyle Larson on Aug.
14 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2020 – David Gravel
on May 8, Kyle
Larson on June 12,
Kyle Larson on June
13, Kyle Larson on
Aug. 13, David
Gravel on Aug. 14,
Kyle Larson on Aug.
15
2019 – Brian Brown
on June 14, Brad
Sweet on June 15,
David Gravel on Aug.
10 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2018 – Donny Schatz
on June 29, David
Gravel on June 30,
Greg Hodnett on Aug.
8, Brad Sweet on
Aug. 9, Logan
Schuchart on Aug.
10, Brad Sweet on
Aug. 11 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2017 – Brad Sweet on
June 9, Donny Schatz
on June 10, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 12
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2016 – Terry McCarl
on June 10, Donny
Schatz on June 11,
Jason Johnson on
Aug. 13 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2015 – Donny Schatz
on June 13, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 15
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2014 – Brad Sweet on
June 14, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 9
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2013 – Donny Schatz
on May 11, Donny
Schatz on June 15,
Donny Schatz on Aug.
10 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2012 – Sammy
Swindell on April
28, Kerry Madsen on
June 9, Donny Schatz
on Aug. 11
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2011 – Sammy
Swindell on June 11,
Donny Schatz on Aug.
13 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2010 – Brooke
Tatnell on June 3,
Jac Haudenschild on
June 4
2009 – Donny Schatz
on May 2, Terry
McCarl on June 27
2008 – Donny Schatz
on May 3, Shane
Stewart on June 6,
Donny Schatz on June
7
2007 – Donny Schatz
on April 28, Terry
McCarl on June 16
2006 – Joey Saldana
on June 23, Donny
Schatz on Oct. 7
2005 – Kraig Kinser
on June 24, Steve
Kinser on April 30
2004 – Craig
Dollansky on June
26, Mark Kinser on
May 1, Danny Lasoski
on Aug. 14
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2003 – Danny Lasoski
on April 26, Danny
Lasoski on July 5,
Danny Lasoski on
Aug. 16 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2002 – Steve Kinser
on April 26, Danny
Lasoski on June 29,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
10 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2001 – Danny Lasoski
on April 28, Stevie
Smith on June 30,
Jason Meyers on July
16, Danny Lasoski on
Aug. 11 (Knoxville
Nationals)
2000 – Danny Lasoski
on April 29, Stevie
Smith on July 1,
Steve Kinser on July
19, Mark Kinser on
Aug. 12 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1999 – Sammy
Swindell on May 1,
Danny Lasoski on
July 3, Danny
Lasoski on July 21,
Mark Kinser on Aug.
14 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1998 – Jac
Haudenschild on May
2, Jac Haudenschild
on July 4, Jac
Haudenschild on July
22, Danny Lasoski on
Aug. 15 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1997 – Mark Kinser
on April 26, Jac
Haudenschild on July
5, Mark Kinser on
July 23, Dave Blaney
on Aug. 17
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1996 – Mark Kinser
on April 27, Mark
Kinser on June 22,
Mark Kinser on July
24, Mark Kinser on
Aug. 17 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1995 – Mark Kinser
on May 6, Mark
Kinser on June 24,
Steve Kinser on July
19, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 19(Knoxville
Nationals), Mark
Kinser on Sept. 27
1994 – Dave Blaney
on April 29, Steve
Kinser on June 25,
Steve Kinser on July
20, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 20 (Knoxville
Nationals), Jac
Haudenschild on
Sept. 23
1993 – Danny Lasoski
on April 30, Mark
Kinser on June 27,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
21 (Knoxville
Nationals), Stevie
Smith on Sept. 24
1992 – Sammy
Swindell on April
26, Steve Kinser on
June 20, Steve
Kinser on July 22,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
15 (Knoxville
Nationals), Steve
Kinser on Sept. 26
1991 – Steve Kinser
on April 27, Doug
Wolfgang on June 22,
Steve Kinser on July
24, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 17 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1990 – Doug Wolfgang
on April 29, Steve
Kinser on June 23,
Sammy Swindell on
July 25, Bobby Allen
on Aug. 18
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1989 – Sammy
Swindell on April
29, Doug Wolfgang on
June 24, Doug
Wolfgang on Aug. 19
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1988 – Steve Kinser
on April 30, Steve
Kinser on June 22,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
13 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1987 – Steve Kinser
on April 25, Steve
Kinser on June 22,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
15 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1986 – Sammy
Swindell on April
26, Steve Kinser on
June 25, Steve
Kinser on July 23,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
16 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1985 – Sammy
Swindell on April
28, Doug Wolfgang on
Aug. 17 (Knoxville
Nationals)
Doug Wolfgang on
Oct. 6
1984 – Sammy
Swindell on July 25,
Doug Wolfgang on
Aug. 11 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1983 – Sammy
Swindell on April
16, Sammy Swindell
on July 27, Sammy
Swindell on Aug. 13
(Knoxville
Nationals), Sammy
Swindell on Oct. 16
1982 – Doug Wolfgang
on April 17, Danny
Smith on July 21,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
15 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1981 – Steve Kinser
on April 18, Doug
Wolfgang on May 22,
Sammy Swindell on
May 23, Sammy
Swindell on July 22,
Steve Kinser on Aug.
15 (Knoxville
Nationals), Doug
Wolfgang on Sept. 12
1980 – Steve Kinser
on April 19, Steve
Kinser on April 20,
Doug Wolfgang on May
31, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 17 (Knoxville
Nationals), Tim
Green on Sept. 20
1979 – Sammy
Swindell on April
21, Ron Shuman on
Aug. 11 (Knoxville
Nationals)
1978 – Doug Wolfgang
on Aug. 12
(Knoxville
Nationals)
WHAT
TO WATCH
FOR: Ohio
Doubleheader
Brings World
of Outlaws
to Attica,
Sharon
The
Greatest
Show on Dirt
makes its
first stops
of 2024 a
pair of Ohio
staples
ATTICA, OH
(May 14,
2024) - The
World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
are ready to
kick off a
two-week
stay in the
“Buckeye
State.”
Ohio
welcomes The
Greatest Show on
Dirt for two
nights at two
tracks this
weekend. First
up is the 24th
visit in Series
history to
Attica Raceway
Park on Friday,
May 17. The
following night
it’s an eastward
trip to
Hartford, OH’s
Sharon Speedway.
The pair of
races are the
first two of
five consecutive
in the state of
Ohio with Atomic
Speedway (May
24-25) and
Fremont Speedway
(May 27) on the
horizon.
The slick
ovals of Ohio
routinely
produce some of
the season’s
most exciting
racing, and the
upcoming slate
should be no
different. A
strong crop of
Buckeye based
talent is ready
to face off with
the stars of the
World of Outlaws
tour.
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Let’s
look at the
weekend’s top
storylines:
HAUD’S HOME: Trips
to Ohio are
always circled
on Sheldon
Haudenschild’s
calendar. The
30-year-old
calls Wooster,
OH home, and
it’s where he
cut his teeth in
Sprint Cars.
He’ll roll into
home territory
with four
victories under
his belt already
in 2024.
Attica is
home to two of
Haudenschild’s
17 career
All-Star Circuit
of Champions (ASCoC)
victories. The
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing driver is
yet to bag a
World of Outlaws
win at Attica,
but he’s been
banging on the
door with three
top fives in his
last four tries
including a
runner-up at
last year’s Brad
Doty Classic.
Over at
Sharon, it’s a
similar story
for the son of
Jac
Haudenschild. He
topped the 2015
Lou Blaney
Memorial in
ASCoC
competition.
Victory Lane has
narrowly eluded
him with the
World of Outlaws
as he owns three
podiums in four
tries piloting
the NOS Energy
Drink #17.
BIG
GAME BRILLIANCE: The
combination of
David Gravel and
Big Game
Motorsports are
borderline
unbeatable right
now. Three of
the last four
races have
belonged to the
potent pairing
as they’ve
claimed wins at
Jacksonville,
Eldora and
Lincoln. The
most recent made
Tod Quiring the
sixth owner in
Series history
to reach 100
wins. The No. 2
has finished in
the top two in
nine of the last
12 main events.
Gravel came into
the year as a
premier
championship
favorite, and
he’s showing
why.
The numbers
show no reason
for Gravel to
slow this
weekend in Ohio.
The Watertown,
CT native three
most recent
visits to Attica
have resulted in
top fives. He’s
also bagged a
pair of Series
victories at the
1/3-mile (2017 &
2021).
Over at
Sharon, Gravel
is yet to make a
trip to Victory
Lane, but he’s
been remarkably
consistent. His
four starts
there with the
Big Game
Motorsports team
have led to a
pair of
runner-ups, no
result worse
than fourth, and
an average
finish of third.
Gravel heads
to Ohio atop the
standings with a
58-point
advantage over
Donny Schatz.
OHIO
EXPERTISE: There’s
no doubt this
coming stretch
of Ohio races is
circled on Donny
Schatz’s
calendar as he
chases an
11th World of
Outlaws title.
The Fargo, ND
native has won
at least once at
all four tracks
within the
“Buckeye State”
borders over the
next couple
weeks.
It begins
this weekend at
Attica where
Schatz has
excelled. In 17
Attica starts,
Schatz owns five
wins, nine
podiums, and a
4.53 average
finish. A DNF in
2009 caused his
only result
outside the top
10. Last May
Schatz picked up
his first Series
victory at
Sharon to
complete a
weekend sweep at
the two tracks
ahead this
weekend.
Schatz heads
to Attica
sitting second
in the points
amid what’s been
a resurgent
season. He’s
already bagged a
pair of
victories along
with seven
podiums, and the
only occurrences
he’s missed the
top-10 have been
a trio of
11ths.
READY
TO WIN: There
are two notable
names on the
2024 roster
still chasing a
victory with the
season nearly a
quarter complete
– Logan
Schuchart and
Michael “Buddy”
Kofoid.
Schuchart and
the Shark Racing
crew have been
consistent all
year long with
an average
finish of 7.21,
and they’ve
completed every
lap of Feature
competition
through 19
events. None of
Schuchart’s 41
career wins have
come at Attica
or Sharon, but
like the story
of his 2024
campaign, he’s
been close. His
last seven
outings at
Attica have led
to top 10s
including a trio
of top fives.
Four of his five
Sharon finishes
have been inside
the top 10.
Kofoid rolls
to Ohio on a
streak of 14
straight top 10s
including six
podiums with
Roth
Motorsports. But
none of those
top three
efforts placed
the Penngrove,
CA native atop
the podium.
Kofoid owns
plenty of Attica
laps courtesy of
moving from
California to
Ohio when his
Sprint Car
career was
blooming. He’s
made 11
appearances on
the Attica
podium
highlighted by a
2020 local win.
The
22-year-old’s
Sharon
experience is
much more
limited, but he
did pick up a
top five in a
2022 ASCoC race.
The pair
currently reside
as neighbors in
the points with
Schuchart in
fifth, 18
markers ahead of
Kofoid.
BUCKEYE PROUD: With
plenty of racing
on a weekly
basis, Ohio
offers up many
local talents
that are
expected to
battle the World
of Outlaws this
weekend.
Bryce Lucius
(Findlay, OH),
Cap Henry
(Bellevue, OH),
and Craig Mintz
(Gibsonburg, OH)
are all Buckeyes
who’ve already
made visits to
Attica Victory
Lane in 2024.
Greg Wilson is a
25-time Attica
Feature winner
(tied 16th-most)
and is fresh off
a runner-up
finish at the
3/8-mile this
past weekend.
The Benton
Ridge, OH driver
picked up an
Attica top five
with the World
of Outlaws back
in 2005.
Sharon may
share the state
with Attica, but
its location
being about 150
miles east
typically means
the local
contingent looks
a little
different. Dave
Blaney owns the
racetrack and
often finds
success when he
brings his No.
10 out for
battle. Last
year, the 1995
Series champion
collected a trio
of Sharon
checkered flags,
and it’s also
the site of his
most recent
World of Outlaws
win came at
Sharon in 2021
with a dramatic
last lap pass.
Dave’s brother –
Dale Blaney – is
also strong at
the Ohio oval.
He matched
Dave’s 2023
Sharon win tally
with three
victories of his
own.
Sharon also
often invites a
western
Pennsylvania
presence
including the
likes of A.J.
Flick (Apollo,
PA), George
Hobaugh
(Chicora, PA),
Brandon Matus
(Wampum, PA),
and more.
THIS
WEEKEND AT A
GLANCE
WHEN
AND WHERE
Friday, May
17 at Attica
Raceway Park in
Attica, OH
Saturday, May 18
at Sharon
Speedway in
Hartford, OH
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (19/78
Races):
1. David
Gravel – Big
Game Motorsports
#2 (2692 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz
– Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing
#15 (-58 PTS)
3. Giovanni
Scelzi – KCP
Racing #18 (-62
PTS)
4. Carson Macedo
– Jason Johnson
Racing #41 (-80
PTS)
5. Logan
Schuchart –
Shark Racing #1S
(-116 PTS)
6. Michael
Kofoid – Roth
Motorsports #83
(-134 PTS)
7. Sheldon
Haudenschild –
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing #17 (-180
PTS)
8. Bill Balog –
B Squared
Motorsports #17B
(-324 PTS)
9. Brock
Zearfoss – Brock
Zearfoss Racing
#3Z (-462 PTS)
10. Landon
Crawley – Sides
Motorsports #7S
(-538 PTS)
NOS
ENERGY DRINK
FEATURE WINNERS
(10 Drivers):
6 Wins –
David Gravel
4 Wins – Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny
Schatz
1 Win – Brad
Sweet, Tyler
Courtney, Brent
Marks, Giovanni
Scelzi, Carson
Macedo, Rico
Abreu, Brady
Bacon
FEATURE LAPS LED
(14 Drivers):
160 Laps –
David Gravel
107 Laps –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
56 Laps –
Giovanni Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson
Macedo
54 Laps – Rico
Abreu
47 Laps – Donny
Schatz
29 Laps – Kyle
Larson
26 Laps – Brady
Bacon
25 Laps – Brad
Sweet
13 Laps –
Anthony Macri,
Michael Kofoid
11 Laps – Bill
Balog
3 Laps – Brent
Marks
1 Lap – Tyler
Courtney
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS
(10 Drivers):
4 Quick Times
– Carson Macedo,
David Gravel
2 Quick Times
��� Brent Marks,
Michael Kofoid,
Giovanni Scelzi
1 Quick Time –
Landon Crawley,
Brian Brown,
Aaron Reutzel,
Brady Bacon,
Donny Schatz
HEAT
RACE WINNERS (23
Drivers):
12 Heat Wins
– David Gravel
8 Heat Wins –
Giovanni Scelzi,
Carson Macedo
6 Heat Wins –
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Michael Kofoid
5 Heat Wins –
Rico Abreu
4 Heat Wins –
Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins
– Donny Schatz
2 Heat Wins –
Brian Brown,
Tyler
Courtney, Landon
Crawley
1 Heat Win –
Corey Day,
Justin
Peck, Bill
Balog, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss,
Logan Schuchart,
Bill Rose, Ryan
Timms, Danny
Sams III, Kyle
Larson, Emerson
Axsom, Anthony
Macri
TOYOTA DASH
APPEARANCES (35
Drivers):
16 Dashes –
David Gravel
14 Dashes –
Giovanni Scelzi,
Carson Macedo
12 Dashes –
Michael Kofoid
11 Dashes –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
8 Dashes – Donny
Schatz
7 Dashes – Rico
Abreu, Bill
Balog
6 Dashes –
Landon Crawley
5 Dashes – Brent
Marks, Logan
Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler
Courtney, Brian
Brown
3 Dashes –
Emerson Axsom
2 Dashes – Brad
Sweet, Aaron
Reutzel, Brock
Zearfoss,
Anthony Macri
1 Dash – Justin
Peck, Zeb Wise,
Corey Day, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.,
Bill Rose, Ryan
Timms, Garet
Williamson,
James McFadden,
Logan
McCandless,
Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady
Bacon, Danny
Sams III, Cole
Macedo, Kyle
Larson, Skylar
Gee, Kody
Hartlaub, Chase
Dietz
MICROLITE LAST
CHANCE SHOWDOWN
WINS (15
Drivers):
2 LCS Wins –
Logan McCandless
1 LCS Win –
Austin McCarl,
Bill Balog,
Corey Day, Kasey
Kahne, Koty
Adams, Jace
Park, Anthony
Macri, Landon
Crawley, Garet
Williamson,
Brock Zearfoss,
Kevin Newton,
Brenham Crouch,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Brandon Rahmer
KSE
HARD CHARGER
AWARDS (14
Drivers):
3 Hard
Chargers – Donny
Schatz, Logan
Schuchart
2 Hard Chargers
– Carson Macedo
1 Hard Charger
– Aaron Reutzel,
Jace Park, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss,
Chase Randall,
Chris Windom,
Noah Gass,
Austin McCarl,
Giovanni Scelzi,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Danny Dietrich
PODIUM FINISHES
(16 Drivers):
11 Podiums –
David Gravel
7 Podiums –
Donny Schatz,
Carson Macedo
6 Podiums –
Michael Kofoid
5 Podiums –
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Giovanni Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brad
Sweet, Rico
Abreu
2 Podiums –
Tyler
Courtney, Brent
Marks
1 Podium –
Justin Peck,
Anthony Macri,
Aaron Reutzel,
Bill Balog,
Brady Bacon,
Kyle Larson
TOP
10 FINISHES (43
Drivers):
18 Top 10s –
Giovanni Scelzi
17 Top 10s –
David Gravel
16 Top 10s –
Donny Schatz,
Michael Kofoid
15 Top 10s –
Carson Macedo,
Logan Schuchart
13 Top 10s –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
9 Top 10s – Bill
Balog
6 Top 10s –
Tyler Courtney
5 Top 10s –
Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu,
Brock Zearfoss,
Anthony Macri
4 Top 10s – Brad
Sweet
3 Top 10s –
Brian Brown,
Aaron Reutzel,
Cole Macedo
2 Top 10s – Ryan
Timms, Chase
Randall, Kraig
Kinser, Landon
Crawley, Corey
Day, James
McFadden
1 Top 10 –
Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.,
Zeb Wise, Cory
Eliason, Jacob
Allen, Chris
Windom, Garet
Williamson, Joe
B. Miller,
Ayrton Gennetten,
Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom,
Scotty Milan,
Cale Thomas,
Cole Duncan,
Kyle Larson,
Skylar Gee, Troy
Wagaman Jr.,
Danny Dietrich,
Chase Dietz
2024
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE &
WINNERS:
No. /
Day, Date /
Track / Location
/ Winner (Total
Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7
/ Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8
/ Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel
(1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 /
Volusia Speedway
Park /
Barberville, FL
/ Tyler Courtney
(1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 /
Volusia Speedway
Park /
Barberville, FL
/ Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4
/ Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ Donny Schatz
(1)
6. Fri, March 15
/ Cotton Bowl
Speedway /
Paige, TX /
Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16
/ Cotton Bowl
Speedway /
Paige, TX /
Giovanni Scelzi
(1)
8. Sat, March 23
/ Kennedale
Speedway Park /
Kennedale, TX /
Carson Macedo
(1)
9. Sat, March 30
/ 81 Speedway /
Wichita, KS /
Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5
/ US 36 Raceway
/ Osborn, MO /
David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6
/ Arrowhead
Speedway /
Colcord, OK /
Sheldon
Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April
12 / Federated
Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55
/ Pevely, MO /
David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April
13 / Federated
Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55
/ Pevely, MO /
Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April
19 / Paducah
International
Raceway /
Paducah, KY /
Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April
20 / Tri-State
Speedway /
Haubstadt, IN /
Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 /
Jacksonville
Speedway /
Jacksonville, IL
/ David Gravel
(4)
17. Fri, May 3 /
Eldora Speedway
/ Rossburg, OH /
Sheldon
Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 /
Eldora Speedway
/ Rossburg, OH /
David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 /
Lincoln Speedway
/ Abbottstown,
PA / David
Gravel (6)
For the full
2024 World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car
schedule, CLICK
HERE.
Cannon McIntosh
Finds Redemption at
81 Speedway for
Second Win of 2024
PARK CITY, KS (May
11, 2024) – One year
after losing out on
victory at 81
Speedway, Cannon
McIntosh has found
redemption and his
second win of the
season with the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by
Toyota.
McIntosh – 21, of
Bixby, OK – led
several laps of the
Feature during the
Series debut at the
3/8-mile oval in
2023 but ultimately
came up one spot
short, giving up the
lead in the final
laps. Fast forward a
full calendar year
to Saturday night,
and the story ended
far more different.
McIntosh spent most
of the 25-lap main
event chasing
teammate Ryan Timms
for the top spot,
but later found
himself holding the
race lead on a
restart with only
six laps left when
Timms’ left-rear
tire blew out,
bringing out the
caution flag.
McIntosh held strong
on the restart, and
once more through
another restart in
green-white-checkered
fashion to get
redemption and his
seventh career
Xtreme Outlaw
Feature win.
“I was glad to be
able to come back
here and win after
losing it late in
the race last year,”
McIntosh said. “I
thought maybe it was
gonna be a broken
record again after
having those yellows
and the
green-white-checkered.
But I was able to
get a good restart
and get away.”
The win came as
McIntosh’s first
since the
season-opening
weekend inside the
Southern Illinois
Center in March and
second since
reuniting with Keith
Kunz Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports (KKM).
Kansas is now the
fifth state in which
he has won a Series
Feature, joining his
triumphs in
Oklahoma, Illinois,
Missouri and North
Carolina.
Reuniting with KKM –
for the first time
since 2021 – was a
big change for
McIntosh this year
after spending the
past three national
Midget seasons
driving for his
father’s team at
Dave Mac-Dalby
Motorsports. But the
change has produced
a positive net
effect despite its
differences – one
that McIntosh has
taken notice of.
“We’ve had really
good cars every
weekend, it’s just
been a matter of me
adapting and getting
used to this thing,”
McIntosh said. “It’s
just a lot different
than our family car.
I had to drive it a
lot differently.”
McIntosh started the
program off strong,
collecting the most
passing points over
all 21 cars after
Qualifying and Heat
Races. He took the
green from outside
Row 2, settled into
the runner-up spot
on Lap 1 and began
his pursuit of Timms
leading the field.
When the caution
flag was displayed
on Lap 9, McIntosh
saw an opportunity
to make a move on
Timms for the lead
on the ensuing
restart and took it,
throwing a slide job
in Turn 3 and
completing it out of
Turn 4 to take the
lead at the
start/finish line.
“We were beating him
into (Turn) 1 for
sure with the
slider, and then I
think the frame rail
bottomed-out there
on the slide job and
it just went into a
continuous bounce,”
McIntosh said. “It
took a long time to
recover, and by that
time I was in third
going down the
backstretch.”
McIntosh went with
high speeds into
Turn 1 and began
bouncing as he
turned into the
corner, upsetting
the car and allowing
Timms to sneak back
by underneath.
From there, Timms
began to expand his
gap over McIntosh
and the field,
leading by as much
as two seconds
before disaster
struck on Lap 20.
His left-rear tire
blew out in Turn 4
and left him to
coast down the
frontstretch as the
caution flag flew,
sending him to the
work area and
handing the lead
back over McIntosh
for the restart.
The green flag
dropped and McIntosh
took off, defending
the lead there and
once more on a
green-white-checkered
finish to seal the
win.
“I knew I had to
have been pretty
good; I hadn’t seen
anyone’s nose,”
McIntosh said. “I
just knew I needed
to get a good
restart and beat
everybody into
(Turn) 1. I knew if
no one slid me in 1
and 2 and I could
beat everyone into
1, I’d be fine.
“Once I cleared 2
and I didn’t see
anybody, I knew we
were good.”
Crossing the stripe
second was the
driver who bested
McIntosh at 81 last
year – Chase
McDermand. This
time, the scripts
were flipped, and
McDermand was forced
to come from ninth
on the starting
grid.
While he was able to
secure the runner-up
spot in the end,
winning a slide job
battle with Kale
Drake in the final
laps, McDermand said
starting more
forward on the grid
would have been the
biggest help in
getting his first
win of the season.
“Just struggled for
points and then had
to start from the
back, so that really
handicapped us,”
McDermand, 23, of
Springfield, IL,
said. “The car was
really good, we had
a lot of speed, just
took too long to get
through the field.”
Under the race’s
final caution period
with two laps
remaining, McDermand
devised his plan of
attack (and defense)
but was unable to
get close enough to
McIntosh to make a
move for the win.
“I was just trying
to play defense as
much as offense
there on that
green-white-checkered,”
McDermand said. “I
knew if I didn’t get
a good start, Kale
slides me and then
Cannon is gone and
our chance at
winning is gone
too.”
Oklahoma racer Kale
Drake crossed the
stripe in third
after spending the
entire race inside
the top five while
Gavin Miller and
Jade Avedisian
rounded-out the top
five, giving KKM
four of the top five
finishers.
Kyle Jones set the
night’s quickest lap
time in Qualifying,
picking up the Whitz
Racing Products
Quick Time Award and
setting a new track
record with a time
of 16.625.
Toyota Heat 1 was
won by Jade
Avedisian. TJ Forged
Heat 2 was won by
Kale Drake. Heat
Race 3 was won by
Cannon McIntosh.
Hayden Reinbold was
awarded with
DIRTVision Hard
Charger honors on
his run from 21st
all the way to
seventh.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series
presented by Toyota
takes next weekend
off before returning
to competition
Tuesday-Wednesday,
May 21-22 at
Millbridge Speedway.
Tickets will be on
sale at the gate. If
you can’t be there
to watch in person,
stream every lap
live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS (view
full results)
Feature (25 Laps):
1. 71K-Cannon
McIntosh[4]; 2.
40-Chase
McDermand[9]; 3.
97K-Kale Drake[2];
4. 97-Gavin
Miller[6]; 5.
71-Jade
Avedisian[3]; 6.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[10]; 7.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[21]; 8.
60X-Kyle Jones[5];
9. 67-Ryan Timms[1];
10. 21K-Karter
Sarff[8]; 11.
56-Tyler
Edwards[14]; 12.
98K-Elijah Gile[16];
13. 5U-Peter
Smith[18]; 14.
7-Shannon
McQueen[11]; 15.
7U-Zach Daum[7]; 16.
55-Trevor Cline[13];
17. 98-Luke
Drotschie[17]; 18.
14S-TJ Smith[12];
19. (DNS) 1K-Brayton
Lynch; 20. (DNS)
84S-Shaun Shapel;
21. (DNS) 66-Jayden
Clay
Ashton Torgerson
Gets Redemption at
Humboldt with
Second-Straight
Xtreme Outlaw Win
HUMBOLDT, KS (May
10, 2024) – Humboldt
Speedway holds a
special place in the
heart of Ashton
Torgerson.
It’s where he made
his national Midget
series debut with
the Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series
presented by Toyota
one year ago and
nearly went to
Victory Lane,
leading the first 21
laps of the main
event before getting
passed for the lead
late and coming home
third.
Fast forward to
Friday night, and
he’s standing in
Victory Lane,
singing a song of
redemption as he
hoisted his second
trophy of the season
with the Xtreme
Outlaw Series.
“All day, it was in
the back of my mind
– last year I was
here leading laps
and lost it [late in
the race],”
Torgerson said.
“Tonight, we had a
little bit of red
[flags] later on in
the race, and then
we had the late
caution. Both of
those were kinda
frustrating, but I
felt so good that I
knew I’d be good if
I just hit my
marks.”
The 17-year-old from
Glendale, AZ,
becomes the first
repeat winner of the
2024 Xtreme season,
ending the streak of
different winners at
six in the first six
races. The $4,000
triumph also goes
down as his second
in-a-row after a win
in the Series’ most
recent event at
Farmer City Raceway
in April.
Torgerson wheeled a
Tanner Thorson
Racing entry to the
third-place run he
had in his Series
debut at the banked,
1/4-mile oval last
year. He’s since
joined forces with
Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports (KKM)
for his rookie
national Midget
campaign and given
team owners Keith
Kunz and Pete
Willoughby their
fifth win in the
first seven Xtreme
races of 2024.
“Coming back here, I
was kinda hungry for
the win after last
year,” Torgerson
said. “All night,
we’ve been pretty
good, and I can’t
thank the crew
enough for what
they’ve done and
what they do
consistently.”
Torgerson took the
green in the main
event from third on
the starting grid,
trailing KKM
teammates Ryan Timms
and Kale Drake as
they completed the
opening laps. Drake
soon made a move on
Timms for the lead
out of Turn 4 on Lap
8 and held it
through the race’s
first red flag
period on Lap 13.
Torgerson lined up
second after getting
by Timms for the
position on Lap 11,
and prepared for a
critical restart.
“I thought [Drake]
would go to the
bottom there and I
thought I’d have to
figure out another
way to get by him,”
Torgerson said. “And
then on the restart,
he went to the top
and I was able to
roll right by him.”
When Drake washed up
the track in Turns
1-2, Torgerson was
there to capitalize,
hugging the bottom
lane and zooming
past Drake at the
exit of Turn 2 to
take the lead.
From there, it was
all Torgerson out
front. He defended
the lead after
multiple restarts, a
red flag period and
even a
green-white-checkered
finish with several
of his KKM teammates
right behind him.
“I just knew I had
to hit my marks,”
Torgerson said. “If
I miss the bottom, I
probably would have
got passed, so I
just knew I had to
hit the bottom and
be calm and hit my
lines. That’s what I
did.”
In the end, Drake’s
podium run was cut
short, as he spun
and stalled in Turn
2 on the final lap,
taking him out of
contention.
However, Gavin
Miller was right on
the doorstep and
moved into the
second spot for the
restart, which he
defended to bag the
$2,000 runner-up
prize.
“Didn’t quite have
enough on the last
restart; got a
little tight,”
Miller said. “I
think we were a
little bit more free
off exit; probably
could’ve got under
him and had the run
to get to him.”
Miller did try a bit
of a dive going into
Turn 1 on the final
restart in an
attempt to get by
Torgerson, but it
was unsuccessful.
“Going into the
corner, I didn’t
drive it in hard
enough on the
bottom,” Miller
said. “[Torgerson]
drove it in too
hard, so we kinda
both made opposite
mistakes.”
Xtreme Outlaw Series
points leader Cannon
McIntosh crossed the
stripe in third and
retained his points
lead, now expanded
10 points up to 37
over Timms. Chase
McDermand finished
fourth and Zach Daum
rounded out the top
five.
The Whitz Racing
Products Quick Time
Award went to Ryan
Timms for a fast lap
in Qualifying at
14.036.
Toyota Racing Heat 1
was won by Gavin
Miller. TJ Forged
Heat 2 went to Kale
Drake.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw
Midgets are back in
action on Saturday,
May 11 at 81
Speedway in Park
City, KS. Tickets
will be available at
the gate. If you
can’t be there in
person, stream every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS (view
full results)
Feature (25 Laps):
1. 67K-Ashton
Torgerson[3]; 2.
97-Gavin Miller[4];
3. 71K-Cannon
McIntosh[5]; 4.
40-Chase
McDermand[11]; 5.
7U-Zach Daum[16]; 6.
67-Ryan Timms[1]; 7.
21K-Karter
Sarff[12]; 8. 14S-TJ
Smith[9]; 9.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[10]; 10.
71-Jade
Avedisian[8]; 11.
56-Tyler Edwards[6];
12. 60X-Kyle
Jones[7]; 13.
98K-Elijah Gile[15];
14. 5U-Peter
Smith[14]; 15.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[17]; 16.
7-Shannon
McQueen[21]; 17.
55-Trevor Cline[13];
18. 66-Jayden
Clay[19]; 19.
97K-Kale Drake[2];
20. 98-Luke
Drotschie[18]; 21.
43-Gunnar Setser[20]
100: David
Gravel’s Lincoln
Victory Lifts Big
Game Motorsports to
Historic Milestone
Gravel rolls to
third win in four
races to make Tod
Quiring the sixth
car owner with 100
World of Outlaws
wins
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (May
8, 2024) - Sprint
Car Racing history
was made Wednesday
night at Lincoln
Speedway.
All the hype heading
into Lincoln Speedway’s
Federated Auto Parts
Gettysburg Clash was the
renewal of the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car and
Pennsylvania Posse
rivalry. And while the
atmosphere was alive and
well in the Pigeon
Hills, the evening
evolved into a historic
occasion not for the
rivalry, but for The
Greatest Show on Dirt.
David Gravel and Big
Game Motorsports had
been on a tear entering
Pennsylvania. Their
previous 11 races
consisted of four wins
and eight top two
finishes. And each
victory pushed Tod
Quiring’s team closer
and closer to 100 career
World of Outlaws
triumphs. Last Saturday
Gravel put them at 99
with a trip to Victory
Lane, meaning Lincoln
would be the first
opportunity at triple
digits.
And Gravel delivered.
The Watertown, CT
native started on the
pole and drove a
masterful 35 laps around
the Abbottstown, PA oval
to make Big Game
Motorsports only the
sixth team with 100
wins. Gravel fended off
challenges from both
Carson Macedo and
Giovanni Scelzi to get
the job done in Posse
territory.
“We got Tod’s
100th win,” Gravel said.
“Congrats
to Tod Quiring. He’s put
so much into this sport,
and for him to get 100
is really, really cool.
Our joke was once he
gets his 100, hopefully
I can get mine. We’re
still a few away from
that, but we’re going to
keep working hard and
doing our jobs. This
Huset’s #2 has been
really, really fun to
drive lately and really
all year. Cody (Jacobs),
Zach (Patterson), and
Stephen (Hamm-Reilly)
have been doing a really
good job.”
As Gravel noted, he’s
still a handful of
checkered flags away
from personally hitting
100 wins as Wednesday
marked his 94th, moving
him within one of
equaling Dave Blaney for
eighth all-time. With
his 100th win, Quiring
joined fellow car owners
Karl Kinser, Tony
Stewart, Kasey Kahne,
Steve Kinser, and Dennis
Roth in the exclusive
triple digit category.
Six different drivers
helped him get there –
Gravel (36 wins), Craig
Dollansky (28 wins),
Sammy Swindell (26
wins), Kerry Madsen (six
wins), Terry McCarl
(three wins), and Danny
Lasoski (one win).
Gravel now owns a pair
of Lincoln victories
with his first coming in
2017.
A last lap pass for
the win in the Toyota
Racing Dash slotted
Gravel on the pole of
the 35-lap Feature. The
green flag waved, and
Gravel pulled ahead of
Carson Macedo.
Throughout the early
circuits Macedo looked
as if he may pose a
strong threat to Gravel.
The Jason Johnson Racing
#41 stayed glued to the
tail tank of the #2 as
they both ripped around
the top of the
3/8-mile.
Traffic became a
factor in the early
going, but Macedo still
wasn’t able to muster a
run as they navigated
the earliest batch of
lapped cars. With 21
laps remaining, Macedo
put together some
momentum down the front
straightaway and took a
look to Gravel’s inside
in Turns 1 and 2. But he
wasn’t able to complete
a pass, and Gravel
powered away down the
back straightaway.
Gravel pulled away
over the next several
laps until a yellow flag
with 12 laps remaining.
That yellow along with a
couple red flags put the
pressure on Gravel
multiple times as the
laps faded. But Gravel
never flinched.
He nailed every
restart as battles broke
out behind him. Giovanni
Scelzi challenged Macedo
for the runner-up spot
and secured it with 10
to go. Then it was
Anthony Macri attempting
to climb onto the podium
by following Scelzi
around Macedo. The two
traded sliders, but
Macedo managed to hold
on.
Up ahead, Gravel
drove away smoothly for
his sixth win of the
World of Outlaws season
and the 100th of Tod
Quiring’s career as an
owner.
“It got really slick
there at the end off of
(Turn) 4,” Gravel
explained. “And I didn’t
know if I needed to move
or not, but I got down
the backstretch good. I
could run her in pretty
hard and then just
maintain on exit. If I
was in second or third,
I would’ve definitely
been searching around. I
think the bottom came in
late there.”
Giovanni Scelzi came
home second for his
fifth podium of the
season in the KCP Racing
#18 and third top five
in a row. The sophomore
World of Outlaws
campaign continues to be
a strong one for Scelzi
as he’s third in points.
“There’s no excuses
from me tonight. We just
flat out got beat
tonight,” Scelzi said.
“My car was unbelievable
tonight. Adam Clark
(crew chief) went from
delivering beer to crew
chief on a Sprint Car.
He’s done an incredible
job.”
The final step of the
podium belonged to
Carson Macedo. The
Lemoore, CA driver is on
a roll of nine
consecutive top five
finishes. Macedo had
plenty of speed early in
the 35-lapper behind the
wheel of the Jason
Johnson Racing #41 but
couldn’t find the speed
to challenge Gravel.
“I feel like I was
pretty good early in the
Feature,” Macedo said.
“I feel like we had a
lot of speed. I feel
like Philip (Dietz),
Robby (McQuinn), and
Adam (Zimmerman) did a
great job. I feel like I
was kind of just racing
my race just waiting to
make a move, and it
never kind of played
out. I feel like he did
a good job in traffic.”
Anthony Macri and
Donny Schatz completed
the top five.
A 24th to ninth drive
earned Danny Dietrich
the KSE Racing Hard
Charger.
Donny Schatz grabbed
his first Simpson Quick
Time of the year and the
111th of his career.
NOS Energy Drink
Heats One, Three, and
Four went to Donny
Schatz, Anthony Macri,
and Carson Macedo.
Milton Hershey School
Heat Two belonged to
David Gravel.
David Gravel topped
the Toyota Racing Dash.
Brandon Rahmer won
the Micro-Lite Last
Chance Showdown.
Bill Balog was
awarded the Smith
Titanium Brake Systems
Break of the Race.
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Cars
go head-to-head with the
PA Posse two more nights
(May 10-11) at
Mechanicsburg, PA’s
Williams Grove Speedway
in the HVAC Distributors
Morgan Cup presented by
Daikin. The winner of
the finale is taking
home $15,000. For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
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FEATURE
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink
Feature (35 Laps): 1.
2-David Gravel[1]; 2.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[4];
3. 41-Carson Macedo[2];
4. 39M-Anthony Macri[6];
5. 15-Donny Schatz[7];
6. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[12]; 7.
83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 8.
27-Troy Wagaman Jr[10];
9. 48-Danny
Dietrich[24]; 10.
2D-Chase Dietz[8]; 11.
1S-Logan Schuchart[14];
12. 5-Tyler Ross[16];
13. X-Matt Campbell[15];
14. 23-Devon Borden[22];
15. 75-Cameron
Smith[23]; 16. 17N-Dylan
Norris[18]; 17. 1X-Chad
Trout[20]; 18. 5W-Lucas
Wolfe[11]; 19. 8-Freddie
Rahmer[17]; 20. 95-Kody
Hartlaub[5]; 21.
17B-Bill Balog[9]; 22.
99M-Kyle Moody[13]; 23.
8D-Billy Dietrich[19];
24. 88-Brandon
Rahmer[21]
For complete
results, CLICK
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: A Trio of
Battles Reignite World of
Outlaws, PA Posse Rivalry
A midweek visit to
Lincoln kicks off the
Pennsylvania trip before
Williams Grove takes center
stage on the weekend
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (May 7,
2024) - The time has come
for the Pennsylvania Posse
to make room on the porch.
The World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Cars are
ready to invade.
Sprint Car Racing’s fiercest
rivalry is rekindled this week
with three matchups in the
“Keystone State.” First up is a
Wednesday, May 8, visit to
Abbottstown, PA’s Lincoln
Speedway for the Federated Auto
Parts Gettysburg Clash. The
midweek action will be the
Series’ lone trip to the
3/8-mile in 2024 and the 53rd in
history. Then, the weekend
brings the tour to
Mechanicsburg, PA where Williams
Grove Speedway awaits to host
the HVAC Distributors Morgan Cup
presented by Daikin on May
10-11. The finale on Saturday
puts $15,000 and possession of
the coveted Morgan Cup on the
line.
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Let’s look at the week’s
top storylines:
LACKING LINCOLN LUCK: Lincoln
Speedway hasn’t been
particularly kind to the current
crop of World of Outlaws. Only
three of this year’s full-timers
have been to Lincoln Victory
Lane in Series competition, and
none of them have done so
multiple times.
Donny Schatz managed to grab
one Lincoln win, leading flag to
flag in the 2016 visit. The
Fargo, ND driver owns eight top
10s in 15 tries at the 3/8-mile.
The following season, David
Gravel topped the 2017 visit.
While Gravel doesn’t own
multiple Lincoln wins, he’s been
consistent with eight
consecutive Series top 10s
there.
The last full-timer with a
Lincoln victory is Sheldon
Haudenschild. The Wooster, OH
native came out on top in 2020.
GROOVIN’ AT THE
GROVE: Contrary to the
lack of success at Lincoln,
there are two full-time World of
Outlaws drivers in 2024 that
have experienced their highest
rate of winning at Williams
Grove, and it happens to be the
duo atop the standings.
David Gravel is the current
point leader, and the Big Game
Motorsports driver has notched
eight of his 93 career wins at
the Mechanicsburg oval. The most
recent of those came in October
of 2020. The Watertown, CT
native needs only one more win
to push car owner Tod Quiring to
100 World of Outlaws victories.
Donny Schatz is currently
second in the standings, and his
Williams Grove résumé is mind
blowing. The 10-time champion
owns 21 Series triumphs at the
historic half mile, which ranks
second behind Steve Kinser’s 38
for the most all-time. Like
Gravel, Schatz is seeking his
first Williams Grove checkered
flag since October of 2020 in
the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian
Racing #15.
POSSE TURNED OUTLAWS: With
its tendency to groom some of
the country’s best regional
talent, Pennsylvania
consistently sees competitors
test their skills nationally by
joining the World of Outlaws
tour. And trips to PA offer the
opportunity for those drivers to
come back home. A pair of 2024
full-timers are former Posse
turned Outlaws.
Logan Schuchart is an
established veteran on tour,
currently navigating his 11th
season. But before he joined The
Greatest Show on Dirt, Schuchart
cut his teeth in Pennsylvania.
The Hanover, PA native is yet to
top Lincoln with the World of
Outlaws, but he did claim a pair
of local wins in 2013 in
Abbottstown. Last year,
Schuchart snagged his first
Williams Grove win using a last
lap pass and photo finish to
give the World of Outlaws
possession of the Morgan Cup.
Brock Zearfoss is in his
fourth season after graduating
from the PA ranks. Williams
Grove is home to the “Jonestown
Jet’s” first career World of
Outlaws win. Back in 2017, he
drove Aaron Long’s #58 to
Victory Lane at the
Mechanicsburg facility. Zearfoss
also owns a trio of local
Williams Grove checkered flags.
CA CONQUERS PA: California
may be thousands of miles from
Pennsylvania, but two of the
three Golden State gassers on
tour have conquered Williams
Grove.
Carson Macedo picked up a
pair of Williams Grove World of
Outlaws wins in 2021 with Jason
Johnson Racing. One of those
included a $75,000 payday in the
prestigious National Open. The
Lemoore, CA driver finished
runner-up in the most recent
visit to “The Grove.” Macedo
enters the week on a roll of
eight consecutive top five
finishes.
Giovanni Scelzi’s victory at
Williams Grove marked a special
moment for the Fresno native.
Back in 2018, making only his
second ever appearance at the
half mile, Scelzi became the
youngest winner in World of
Outlaws history at 16 years old
– a record that still stands. He
and KCP Racing currently sit
third in the standings heading
to PA.
PENNSYLVANIA POWER: As
always Pennsylvania sends their
top talent into battle with
hopes of stealing glory from the
World of Outlaws and earning
some bragging rights.
Anthony Macri undoubtedly
headlines the Posse
representatives entering the
week. The Dillsburg, PA gasser
owns seven victories in 25 races
this year including two apiece
at Lincoln and Williams Grove.
One of the Williams Grove wins
required an incredible drive
from 17th. Last year, Macri
stole the Gettysburg Clash with
a last lap, last corner pass for
his third career World of
Outlaws win.
It's impossible to discuss
Posse favorites without
mentioning Lance Dewease. The
Fayetteville, PA legend owns 20
World of Outlaws wins, and 17 of
them have come courtesy of
Williams Grove. One of the
others came at Lincoln in 2019.
Dewease is fresh off driving the
Shearer #12 to Williams Grove
Victory Lane this past Friday.
Danny Dietrich already owns
six podium runs in 2024 between
Lincoln and Williams Grove
including a Lincoln win on March
16. The Gettysburg, PA native
owns two World of Outlaws
victories apiece at the two
tracks ahead this week.
Salfordville, PA’s Freddie
Rahmer is always dangerous at
Lincoln, where he scored a
whopping 14 wins last season.
Rahmer’s lone World of Outlaws
triumph occurred at Lincoln in
2018. He’s bagged one Williams
Grove local win so far in 2024.
Troy Wagaman Jr. has come out
of the gates hot in 2024 aboard
the Heffner Racing #27. He’s
already won at both Lincoln and
Williams Grove and has seven top
fives in 13 races. The Hanover,
PA native looks to translate
that success to strong runs with
the World of Outlaws this week.
More
Pennsylvanians expected to
compete this week include Chad
Trout (Dover, PA), Chase Dietz
(York, PA), Lucas Wolfe
(Mechanicsburg, PA), T.J. Stutts
(Liverpool, PA), Dylan Norris
(Hanover, PA), Kyle Moody
(Lewisberry, PA), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday, May 8 at Lincoln
Speedway in Abbottstown, PA
Friday-Saturday, May 10-11 at
Williams Grove Speedway in
Mechanicsburg, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (18/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game
Motorsports #2 (2542 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing
#15 (-48 PTS)
3. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing
#18 (-58 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson
Racing #41 (-74 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark
Racing #1S (-94 PTS)
6. Michael Kofoid – Roth
Motorsports #83 (-120 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild –
Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing
#17 (-168 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared
Motorsports #17B (-282 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock
Zearfoss Racing #3Z (-402 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides
Motorsports #7S (-478 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK
FEATURE WINNERS (10 Drivers):
5 Wins – David Gravel
4 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler
Courtney, Brent Marks, Giovanni
Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Rico
Abreu, Brady Bacon
FEATURE LAPS LED (14
Drivers):
125 Laps – David Gravel
107 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
56 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson Macedo
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
47 Laps – Donny Schatz
29 Laps – Kyle Larson
26 Laps – Brady Bacon
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
13 Laps – Anthony Macri, Michael
Kofoid
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (9
Drivers):
4 Quick Times – Carson
Macedo, David Gravel
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks,
Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley,
Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel,
Brady Bacon
HEAT RACE WINNERS (22
Drivers):
11 Heat Wins – David Gravel
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
6 Heat Wins – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
5 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Tyler
Courtney, Landon Crawley, Donny
Schatz
1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin
Peck, Bill Balog, Sam Hafertepe
Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Logan
Schuchart, Bill Rose, Ryan
Timms, Danny Sams III, Kyle
Larson, Emerson Axsom
TOYOTA DASH
APPEARANCES (33 Drivers):
15 Dashes – David Gravel
13 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi,
Carson Macedo
11 Dashes – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Bill
Balog, Donny Schatz
6 Dashes – Landon Crawley
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Logan
Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian
Brown
3 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Aaron
Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Justin
Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan
Timms, Garet Williamson, James
McFadden, Logan McCandless,
Ayrton Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Danny Sams III, Cole Macedo,
Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE
SHOWDOWN WINS (14 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Bill
Balog, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne,
Koty Adams, Jace Park, Anthony
Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet
Williamson, Brock Zearfoss,
Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch,
Sheldon Haudenschild
KSE HARD CHARGER
AWARDS (13 Drivers):
3 Hard Chargers – Donny
Schatz, Logan Schuchart
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
1 Hard Charger – Aaron Reutzel,
Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall,
Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin
McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon
Haudenschild
PODIUM FINISHES (16
Drivers):
10 Podiums – David Gravel
7 Podiums – Donny Schatz
6 Podiums – Carson Macedo,
Michael Kofoid
5 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Rico
Abreu
2 Podiums – Tyler
Courtney, Brent Marks
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony
Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Bill
Balog, Brady Bacon, Kyle Larson
TOP 10 FINISHES (40
Drivers):
17 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
16 Top 10s – David Gravel
15 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Logan
Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
12 Top 10s – Sheldon
Haudenschild
9 Top 10s – Bill Balog
6 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Rico
Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
4 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Brad
Sweet
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Aaron
Reutzel, Cole Macedo
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Chase
Randall, Kraig Kinser, Landon
Crawley, Corey Day, James
McFadden
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey
Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb
Wise, Cory Eliason, Jacob Allen,
Chris Windom, Garet Williamson,
Joe B. Miller, Ayrton Gennetten,
Brady Bacon, Emerson Axsom,
Scotty Milan, Cale Thomas, Cole
Duncan, Kyle Larson, Skylar Gee
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS
SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date /
Track / Location / Winner (Total
Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler
Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl
Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent
Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl
Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni
Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale
Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX /
Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway /
Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway
/ Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead
Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon
Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah
International Raceway / Paducah,
KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State
Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady
Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville
Speedway / Jacksonville, IL /
David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway
/ Rossburg, OH / Sheldon
Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway
/ Rossburg, OH / David Gravel
(5)
For the full 2024 World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
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1 MONTH ALERT: River
Cities, Ogilvie Setup June
Doubleheader Weekend For World of
Outlaws
GRAND FORKS, ND (May 7, 2024) –
For the first time in 2024, the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series will venture north
for a North Dakota and Minnesota
weekend in June.
First, “The Greatest Show on
Dirt” will make its 32nd visit to
River Cities Speedway in Grand
Forks, ND on Friday, June 7. The
1/4-mile bullring has become a fan,
and driver favorite, consistently
producing wheel-to-wheel,
edge-of-your-seat, action –
demonstrated by Logan Schuchart and
Sheldon Haudenschild battling for
the win in the final laps last
August.
The event will also be the first
homecoming of the year for 10-time
Series champion Donny Schatz, of
Fargo, ND. He has 12 World of
Outlaws victories at the track,
however, the last came in 2019.
On Saturday, June 8, the World of
Outlaws will make its second trip to
Ogilvie Speedway in Ogilvie, MN for
the Big ‘O’ Showdown. Last year,
Carson Macedo dominated the Series’
debut at the 3/8-mile track. He set
the track record and then led from
start to finish in the Jason Johnson
Racing No. 41.
Both races will have a $12,000
payday on the line this year, as
well.
EVENT INFO FOR RIVER
CITIES
Date – Friday, June 7
Location – Grand Forks, ND
Track Record – 9.269 sec. by Jason
Meyers on Aug. 21, 2009
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
4 p.m. Grandstands Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets –
CLICK HERE to get them in
advance.
How to Watch – If you can't make it
to the track, you can watch every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (Aug. 25,
2023) –
CLICK HERE
Previous World of Outlaws Winners
at River Cities –
2023 – David
Gravel on June 2, Logan
Schuchart on Aug. 25
2022 – Carson
Macedo on June 3, Brad Sweet on
Aug. 26
2021 – Brad Sweet on Aug. 25
2020 –Kyle Larson on Aug. 21
2019 – Logan
Schuchart on June 7, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 16
2018 – Donny
Schatz on June 15, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 17
2017 – David
Gravel on June 16, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 18
2016 – Donny
Schatz on June 17, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 26
2015 – Donny
Schatz on June 19, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 21
2014 – Donny
Schatz on June 20, Daryn Pittman
on Aug. 15
2013 – Cody Darrah on June 21, Donny
Schatz on Aug. 16
2012 – Kraig
Kinser on June 15, Sammy
Swindell on Aug. 17
2011 – Craig Dollansky on June 17,
Craig Dollansky on June 18, Steve
Kinser on Aug. 19
2010 – Steve Kinser on June 19, Joey
Saldana on June 20
2009 – Donny
Schatz on June 19, Craig
Dollansky on Aug. 21
2008 – Donny
Schatz on June 27
2007 – Joey Saldana on June 29
EVENT INFO FOR OGILVIE
Date – Saturday, June 8
Location – Ogilvie, MN
Track Record – 11.743 sec. by Carson
Macedo on June 3, 2023
Times (CT) –
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
4 p.m. Grandstands Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets –
CLICK HERE to get them in
advance.
How to Watch – If you can't make it
to the track, you can watch every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (June 3,
2023) –
CLICK HERE
Previous World of Outlaws Winners
at River Cities –
2023 – Carson
Macedo on June 3
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme
Outlaw Midgets Ready for Duel in
Kansas at Humboldt, 81
HUMBOLDT, KS (May 7, 2024) – The
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota returns to
competition this weekend with a
doubleheader in Kansas, Friday and
Saturday night.
A visit to the banked 1/4-mile
oval of Humboldt Speedway in
Humboldt, KS will kick things off on
Friday, May 10, featuring a
$4,000-to-win main event. Pit gates
are set to open at 4 p.m. CT and
grandstand gates at 6 p.m. Hot Laps
and Qualifying will follow at 7:30
p.m.
Saturday, May 11, brings the
Series back to the fast, 3/8-mile
oval of 81 Speedway in Park City, KS
for the second-straight year with a
$4,000 grand prize on the line. Pit
gates will open at 3 p.m. CT and
grandstand gates at 5 p.m. Hot Laps
and Qualifying will follow at 6:15
p.m.
As an added bonus, all regular
competitors of the Rocky Mountain
Midget Racing Association (RMMRA)
are invited to compete in both
Xtreme Outlaw Series events over the
weekend. These races will present a
$200 bonus check to the
highest-finishing RMMRA racer and a
$100 check to the second-highest
RMMRA finisher on both nights.
Tickets for both events will be
on sale at the gate on race day. If
you can’t be at the track to watch
in person, stream every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and
the storylines to follow this
weekend:
GRAB A BROOM – No driver on the
Xtreme Outlaw Series roster is more
ready for a weekend of Midget racing
in Kansas than Chase McDermand.
Currently, McDermand, the
23-year-old racer from Springfield,
IL, sits third in the standings – 56
points out of the lead – and is the
only driver inside the top five in
points without a Feature win on tour
thus far. However, he won both
Series races at Humboldt and 81 last
year, beating points leader Cannon
McIntosh on back-to-back nights for
a sweep of the weekend in Kansas.
Though it’s been a full year
since those triumphs, McDermand has
been rolling as of late, posting
top-five finishes in each of the
last four races, including a podium
at Farmer City. He’s been open about
his fondness for the larger, faster
tracks in the past, and will be a
contender for his first win of the
season at both venues this weekend.
RELATED: Kansas Sweep Helped
Establish Chase McDermand as
National Midget Series Contender
BRIDESMAID – After finishing
second to McDermand at both races in
Kansas last year, Cannon McIntosh is
ready for another shot at Humboldt
and 81.
The 21-year-old from Bixby, OK,
came from ninth on the starting grid
at Humboldt in 2023 and challenged
McDermand for the lead late in the
race, but came up one spot short.
The next night at 81, he took the
lead on Lap 11 and led through Lap
18 but was unable to fend off the
challenge from McDermand, who took
the lead on Lap 19 and brought the
field back around to the checkered
to bag his second-straight win over
McIntosh.
McIntosh currently leads Series
points by 27 over Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports
(KKM) teammate Ryan Timms and will
be trying for his second win of the
season after winning the second race
of the season-opening weekend in
March.
READY TO POUNCE – Sitting only 27
points behind leader Cannon McIntosh
in the standings, Ryan Timms enters
the weekend looking to make a move
for the points lead as he returns to
a track he’s already won at.
Timms, the 17-year-old open-wheel
star from Oklahoma City, OK, has yet
to compete in a Midget at Humboldt
but has had laps around 81 in the
past, scoring a win with the
American Sprint Car Series at the
3/8-mile oval in 2021.
That experience will play into
his favor as he seeks his second win
of the season this weekend – four
weeks after breaking through to
Victory Lane at Farmer City Raceway.
PATCHED UP – Jade Avedisian
returns to the seat of the KKM No.
71 this week, now fully recovered
from a concussion suffered in a hard
crash during a Heat Race at Farmer
City Raceway nearly four weeks ago.
Avedisian, the reigning Series
champion from Clovis, CA,
represented at both Kansas venues
last year, running sixth at Humboldt
after starting third and led the
first 10 laps of the main event at
81 before dropping back to finish
fourth.
She’s also coming off another
weekend in action with the Toyota GR
Cup Series at Sebring International
Raceway in Florida, racing twice and
posting a best finish of 14th in a
field of 29 cars.
BEEN HERE BEFORE – One year ago,
Ashton Torgerson made his Xtreme
Outlaw Series debut with Tanner
Thorson Racing at Humboldt and
shined, scoring his first career
podium finish with a national Midget
series.
Torgerson, of Glendale, AZ, led
the opening 21 laps at the 1/4-mile
oval before eventual winner
McDermand swiped the lead away from
him late in the race to secure the
win. He fell back to an 11th-place
run the next night at 81 but still
turned heads in his national Midget
debut.
Fast forward to 2024 and the
17-year-old racer is driving as part
of the KKM squad and already has two
national Midget series Feature wins
thus far, scoring one win with POWRi
in March and his first with the
Xtreme Outlaw Series in the most
recent Series event at Farmer City
Raceway in April.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday, May 10 at Humboldt Speedway
in Humboldt, KS
Saturday, May 11 at 81 Speedway in
Park City, KS
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
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Current championship points
standings (view full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 1298 points |
Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports #71K
Ryan Timms: 1271 points (-27) |
Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports #67
Chase McDermand: 1242 points (-56) |
CMR-Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
Ashton Torgerson: 1165 points (-133)
| Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports #67K
Karter Sarff: 1142 points (-156) |
Karter Sarff Motorsports #21K
Zach Daum: 1055 points (-243) |
Trifecta Motorsports #7U
Hayden Reinbold: 1022 points (-276)
| Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports
#19AZ
TJ Smith: 949 points (-349) | Mounce/Stout
Motorsports #14S
Trevor Cline: 922 points (-376) |
Cline Racing #55
Peter Smith: 899 points (-399) |
Trifecta Motorsports #5U
Toyota Feature winners (6
drivers)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull (Engler
Racing), Cannon McIntosh (Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports),
Karter Sarff (Karter Sarff
Motorsports #21K), Kale Drake (Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports
#97), Ryan Timms (Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports #67), Ashton Torgerson
(Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
Motorsports #67K)
Toyota Feature laps led (10
drivers)
36 laps – Cannon McIntosh
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
29 laps – Ashton Torgerson
27 laps – Thomas Meseraull
16 laps – Ryan Timms
12 laps – Taylor Reimer
11 laps – Karter Sarff
10 laps – Kale Drake
4 laps – Tyler Edwards
1 lap – Chase McDermand
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick
Time Awards (3 drivers)
4 awards – Ethan Mitchell
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Kale
Drake
Heat Race winners (16 drivers)
3 wins – Ashton Torgerson
2 wins – Tyler Edwards, Chase
McDermand, Ryan Timms, Zach Daum,
Cannon McIntosh, Kale Drake
1 win – Thomas Meseraull, Shane
Cottle, Gavin Miller, TJ Smith, Jade
Avedisian, Nick Hoffman, Karter
Sarff, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer
High-points honors (6 drivers)
1 honor – Cannon McIntosh, Tyler
Edwards, Chase McDermand, Karter
Sarff, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson
Last Chance Showdown wins (6
drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer, Gunnar
Setser, Austin Torgerson, Gavin
Miller, Shane Cottle, Ethan Mitchell
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (6
drivers)
1 award – Will Armitage, Ryan Timms,
Ryan Timms, Hayden Reinbold, Kayla
Roell, Gunnar Setser
Podium finishes (9 drivers)
4 podiums – Ryan Timms
3 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
2 podiums – Zach Daum, Chase
McDermand, Ashton Torgerson
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Gavin
Miller, Kale Drake, Taylor Reimer,
Karter Sarff
Top-10 finishes (25 drivers)
6 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Chase
McDermand
5 top-10s – Ryan Timms
4 top-10s – Zach Daum, Ashton
Torgerson
3 top-10s – Karter Sarff, Ethan
Mitchell, Taylor Reimer, Gavin
Miller, Kale Drake, Mitchell Davis
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Gunnar
Setser, Tyler Edwards
1 top-10 – Joe B. Miller, Thomas
Meseraull, Jade Avedisian, Will
Armitage, Trey Marcham, Rylan Gray,
Hayden Reinbold, TJ Smith, Todd
McVay, Kyle Jones, Kevin Thomas Jr.
2024 Schedule & Winners – Race
No. Day, Date / Track / Location /
Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 / Southern Illinois
Center / Du Quoin, IL / Thomas
Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 / Southern Illinois
Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon
McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway /
Osborn, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet Springs
Motorsports Complex / Sweet Springs,
MO / Kale Drake
5. Fri, April 12 / Farmer City
Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ryan
Timms
6. Sat, April 13 / Farmer City
Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Ashton
Torgerson
BIG E
BARNBURNER: David Gravel Bests Donny
Schatz in Last Lap Eldora Thriller
The
point leader moves Big Game
Motorsports to 99 World of Outlaws
wins with wild Eldora victory
ROSSBURG, OH (May 4, 2024) -
Eldora Speedway showed exactly why
it’s known as “The World’s Greatest
Dirt Track” on Saturday night.
The #LetsRaceTwo finale for the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
gave fans a main event they couldn’t
look away from. It was everything you
could ask for. A 10-time champion
battling a driver eying his first. A
tricky racing surface with multiple
grooves. Several late passes for the
lead including one last move to secure
the victory on the last lap. The
combatants came in the form of David
Gravel and Donny Schatz, and they threw
everything they had at each other.
Hammering the top. Tiptoeing the bottom.
Rolling the middle. Slide jobs. Nothing
was left on the table. In the end,
Gravel grabbed the checkered flag by
powering ahead of Schatz down the back
straightaway on the 30th and final lap
and holding him off to the finish line.
Gravel put the punctuation mark on a
clean sweep at “The Big E” as he also
set Simpson Quick Time and won both his
NOS Energy Drink Heat Race and the
Toyota Racing Dash.
“With the lower air pressure and
lower tire temps we were really, really
good,” Gravel said. “I got my wing so
far back I couldn’t steer it, and on the
restarts I would move it forward. But
then as the run went on I got really
loose. Once I got to that lapped
traffic, my car kind of stalled out.
That’s why I grabbed the wing, but then
it made it where I couldn’t move around.
I just had to hold the car straight. I
couldn’t maneuver. Donny was definitely
more maneuverable, but I think in open
air we were probably a little bit
faster.
“It’s really hard to beat Donny
Schatz in the slick like that. He was
running really hard in (Turns) 1 and 2
and running the cushion and just hang a
little bit off of (Turn) 2. And luckily,
we were able to get just better runs
down the backstretch each time and get
position on him. It feels really good to
get another win. Starting on the front
row two nights in a row and getting no
wins would’ve been very disappointing.
Really happy to get this one.”
Gravel grabbed sole possession of the
most World of Outlaws wins in 2024 with
his fifth. He also moved Big Game
Motorsports one step away from a major
milestone. Tod Quiring’s team is at 99
victories with The Greatest Show on
Dirt. A 100th would make him only the
sixth car owner to reach the impressive
feat. Five of Gravel’s 93 career
triumphs have come at Eldora, putting it
in a tie for the third winningest track
on his résumé.
The 30-lap Feature was brought to
green by Gravel with Michael “Buddy”
Kofoid alongside. Kofoid looked under
Gravel on the opening circuit but
couldn’t find enough speed to make a run
at the lead, and Gravel began to pad his
early advantage.
It didn’t take long for Gravel to
near traffic as third-running Donny
Schatz began to close on Kofoid for
second. On the eighth circuit, Schatz
tried a slider in Turns 1 and 2 and
couldn’t clear Kofoid. But in the next
set of corners, the 10-time champion
rolled the low line to snatch the
runner-up spot from the Roth Motorsports
#83.
Schatz wasted no time closing on
Gravel. He was a second behind the lap
he passed Kofoid, and one rotation later
it was slashed to six tenths of a
second. Then on the 14th lap Schatz
found the run he needed and used the low
side of Turns 3 and 4 to slip ahead of
Gravel and lead the lap.
A slowing Kalib Henry set up a
restart on the 17th lap and opened the
door again for Gravel. The Huset’s
Speedway #2 got a huge run down the back
straightaway and slid ahead of Schatz in
the third turn to regain the lead.
Over the next several circuits Gravel
pulled away and looked as if he was
heading to a comfortable win at Eldora.
The gap grew to nearly two seconds on
Lap 19, but with less than 10 laps to go
the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing
#15 came to life as traffic became more
and more of a factor.
By Lap 25 the lead was back under a
second and shrinking with every corner.
A few laps later the war began. Schatz
dipped beneath Gravel in Turns 3 and 4
on Lap 28 and narrowly grabbed the spot
on the front straightaway. Gravel
returned fire with a slider in Turns 1
and 2 that Schatz countered with a
crossover and took the lead back. In
Turns 3 and 4 Gravel went low as Schatz
opted for the middle, and just as the
white flag was within sight the red
lights flashed for a flipping Bryce
Lucius.
Schatz held the lead for the restart,
and the battle immediately resumed when
the green lights returned. Gravel got a
head of steam exiting the second corner
and slid ahead of Schatz in Turns 3 and
4. Schatz turned under him to drive back
ahead and lead at the white flag. Like
the lap before, Gravel got a run out of
Turn 2 and dove under Schatz in the
final set of corners. But this time he
stuck to the bottom and didn’t leave
Schatz the lane to crossover. It proved
to be the winning move as he came out on
top.
“I just tried to go a car width lower
or higher than him (Schatz) on the start
and was able to get alongside him,”
Gravel said. “And then when I slid
across, I slid way too hard across all
the way to the fence. I should’ve
backpedaled, kept the tires underneath
me, and put myself in better shape in
(Turns) 1 and 2. But luckily, we were
able to get a good run. Cody (Jacobs),
Zach (Patterson), and Stephen
(Hamm-Reilly) have been working really
hard.”
Schatz brought home the runner-up
spot after the hard-fought battle aboard
the Carquest #15. The Fargo, ND native
notched back-to-back podium finishes
during the #LetsRaceTwo weekend and is
up to seven top threes in 2024. Schatz
felt he might’ve been standing in
Victory Lane if it wasn’t for the red
flag coming to the last lap.
“He ran away on that one restart,”
Schatz said. “He drove by us and ran
away. And then we caught back up and got
back by. So, I guess if we wouldn’t have
had the red, it may have been a
different story.”
Carson Macedo brought the Jason
Johnson Racing #41 home third to
complete the top three. The Californian
has now bagged six podiums this season.
He fought within the top five throughout
the entire race and climbed his way onto
the podium with a strong run late in the
going.
“I think I just had a really good
final restart there,” Macedo explained.
“Everybody kind of went to the top, and
I sort of filled through the middle and
felt really good. It’s a testament to
Philip Dietz, Robby McQuinn, and Adam
Zimmerman. They gave me a great car
there. I thought there were points in
the race where I had a really, really
good car and then faded a little, and
then I got good there at the end. I feel
like we gain some momentum with that
kind of a race car.”
Giovanni Scelzi and Logan Schuchart
completed the top five.
A 21st to ninth drive earned Sheldon
Haudenschild the KSE Racing Hard
Charger.
David Gravel claimed his fourth
Simpson Quick Time of 2024 and the
114th of his career in Sea Foam
Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three,
and Four went to David Gravel
(252nd Heat Race win of career),
Giovanni Scelzi (46th of career), and
Emerson Axsom (first of career). Milton
Hershey School Heat Two belonged to
Buddy Kofoid (21stof career).
Gravel also topped the Toyota Racing
Dash.
Sheldon Haudenschild won the Micro-Lite
Last Chance Showdown.
Bryce Lucius was awarded the Smith
Titanium Brake Systems Break of the
Race.
UP NEXT: The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
head to Pennsylvania for the first three
battles with the PA Posse. First up is
Lincoln Speedway’s (Abbottstown, PA)
Federated Auto Parts Gettysburg Clash on
Wednesday, May 8. Then the weekend takes
the tour to Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams
Grove Speedway for the HVAC Distributors
Morgan Cup on May 10-11. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track,
catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps):
1. 2-David Gravel[1]; 2. 15-Donny
Schatz[4]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 4.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 5. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[11]; 6. 83-Michael Kofoid[2];
7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 8. 99-Skylar
Gee[3]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[21];
10. 22-Cole Duncan[13]; 11. 27-Emerson
Axsom[8]; 12. 23J-Cale Thomas[9]; 13.
21H-Brady Bacon[23]; 14. 7S-Landon
Crawley[15]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[17]; 16.
1-Nate Dussel[24]; 17. 42-Sye Lynch[20];
18. 101-Kalib Henry[16]; 19. 23-Garet
Williamson[22]; 20. 24D-Danny Sams
III[19]; 21. 55T-McKenna Haase[18]; 22.
32-Bryce Lucius[10]; 23. 24-Logan
Seavey[14]; 24. 49X-Tim Shaffer[12]
For complete results, CLICK
HERE.
RIGHT
AT HOME: Sheldon Haudenschild
Rips the Eldora Cushion to
Victory on Home Turf
The Wooster, OH native
eclipses his 2023 win total with
fourth victory of 2024
ROSSBURG, OH (May 3, 2024) -
Sheldon Haudenschild was
right at home in more ways
than one on Friday night at
Eldora Speedway.
First, he was literally on home
turf as the Rossburg, OH oval is
only a few hours from his
hometown of Wooster, OH. Second,
he used the part of the
racetrack where he feels right
at home to drive to Victory
Lane. Haudenschild started on
the pole and drove a masterful
30 laps inches from the
intimidating fence at the fast
half mile. The 30-year-old
sliced his way through traffic
and held off multiple challenges
from Donny Schatz and Giovanni
Scelzi to claim the checkered
flag. A proud crowd
enthusiastically welcomed one of
their own to Victory Lane as
Haudenschild climbed atop the
Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing
#17 and took a celebratory swig
of NOS Energy Drink.
Back in 2021 Haudenschild
picked up his first Eldora win
during #LetsRaceTwo, but he felt
that Friday’s triumph validated
the prior victory.
“I don’t really ever count
first wins,” Haudenschild said.
“I feel like they don’t mean
much until you back them up.
I’ve been really good here in
the past. The Kings Royal I ran
behind (Kyle) Larson. Even last
year I was pretty good here but
just haven’t finished the job
off. I feel like we just
struggled to make a full Feature
really smooth, and we did it
tonight. I feel like that was a
perfect race. A perfect race
car. (Kyle) Ripper busts his ass
all the time. We were up until
two in the morning last night
fixing stuff like old times and
running on very little sleep. It
feels good. Luke (Vaughn),
Kinzer (Dussel), everybody has
been putting in the work. Can’t
ask for much more.”
The fourth win of the season
for Haudenschild already
elevated his total beyond the
three reached in 2023. He’s up
to 38 for his career, and Eldora
is the eighth track where he’s
won multiple times with The
Greatest Show on Dirt. It also
marked Haudenschild’s fourth
victory in his home state of
Ohio.
The path to victory required
an incredible early effort from
Haudenschild before the Feature
even started. His Qualifying
effort left him starting fifth
in a stacked Heat Race. The two
rows ahead of him consisted of
nothing but star power – Donny
Schatz, Giovanni Scelzi, Logan
Schuchart, and Michael “Buddy”
Kofoid.”
But Haudenschild did what
Haudenschild does. He put on a
show with a great start to get
to third by Lap 3. And then he
snatched the final transfer to
the Toyota Racing Dash from
Scelzi on the final lap of the
Heat.
In the Dash, Haudenschild
lined up third and drove by
David Gravel and Schatz to earn
the pole for the 30-lap Feature.
Even though he had the best
seat in the house for the green
flag of the main event, it would
prove to be no easy drive to the
winner’s circle. He pulled ahead
of David Gravel in the early
part of the race, but it wasn’t
long before traffic became a
factor.
But traffic didn’t seem to
phase Haudenschild. While the
top was his preferred line, he
could move the NOS Energy Drink
#17 anywhere necessary to pass
cars. At one point he stared
down lapped cars racing
three-wide ahead and made a
daring move to split between two
and give himself a little more
breathing room from those in
pursuit.
The red flag flew with 11
laps remaining for a flipping
Garet Williamson. Under the red,
heartbreak struck the runner-up
Gravel as his right rear tire
went down, forcing him to the
Federated Car Care Work Zone for
a new one.
On the ensuing restart Schatz
blasted from fourth to second
and hung right with Haudenschild
looking to challenge. Schatz
kept the Tony Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing #15 rolling
through the middle while
Haudenschild never wavered from
the top. After nearly pulling
alongside Haudenschild multiple
times, Schatz began to slip back
as the laps faded.
Scelzi ripped by Schatz to
take over second on the white
flag with Haudenschild within
sight, but it was too little,
too late as Haudenschild crossed
the finish line with half a
second advantage to make his
home state proud.
“Hats off to this whole NOS
Energy Drink team,” Haudenschild
said. “All these guys have been
putting in the work. Happy to be
in this.”
Scelzi brought the KCP Racing
#18 home P2 for his fourth
podium of the season and first
since Arrowhead Speedway a month
ago. The Fresno, CA native used
the low line to make up most of
his ground as he moved forward
from ninth but found himself
wishing he would’ve moved to the
cushion sooner after finding
speed there late in the race.
“The motor we put in was
incredible,” Scelzi said. “I’m
kicking myself because I wish I
would’ve moved up a couple laps
sooner because I think I
would’ve maybe slid Sheldon for
the lead. But he did his job in
the Heat Race and did a great
job all night. I tried to do my
best Greg Wilson impression
around the bottom for most of
the race and gave up on it there
with two to go and should’ve
done it sooner.”
Rounding out the top three
was Donny Schatz. The 10-time
Series champion put together a
productive night for his sixth
podium of the 2024 World of
Outlaws campaign.
“I thought we were going to
have a chance at them there at
the end,” Schatz said. “And then
as we went by the end, they’d
left us hanging again. Either
way it was a decent finish.
Started there and finished
there. Went back and came back
forward again.”
Logan Schuchart and Carson
Macedo completed the top five.
After going to a backup car,
Logan Schuchart drove from
24th to fourth to earn the KSE
Racing Hard Charger.
David Gravel claimed his
third Simpson Quick Time of 2024
and the 113th of his career.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One
and Three went to David Gravel
(251st Heat Race win of career)
and Donny Schatz (523rdof
career). Milton Hershey Heat Two
went to Carson Macedo (120th of
career).
Sheldon Haudenschild topped
the Toyota Racing Dash.
Logan McCandless won the
Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
After a flat tire derailed a
potential challenge for the win
and left him with an ninth place
finish, David Gravel was awarded
the Smith Titanium Brake Systems
Break of the Race.
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars are back at
Eldora Speedway on Saturday, May
4 for the #LetsRaceTwo finale.
For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30
Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1]; 2. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[9]; 3. 15-Donny
Schatz[3]; 4. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[24]; 5. 41-Carson
Macedo[4]; 6. 83-Michael
Kofoid[14]; 7. 70-Kraig
Kinser[11]; 8. 23J-Cale
Thomas[7]; 9. 2-David Gravel[2];
10. 7S-Landon Crawley[6]; 11.
42-Sye Lynch[19]; 12. 27-Emerson
Axsom[5]; 13. 101-Kalib
Henry[8]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee[10];
15. 29-Logan McCandless[18]; 16.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[21]; 17.
W20-Greg Wilson[20]; 18.
17B-Bill Balog[15]; 19.
55T-McKenna Haase[16]; 20.
5T-Travis Philo[17]; 21. 6-Bill
Rose[23]; 22. 15K-Creed
Kemenah[22]; 23. 23-Garet
Williamson[12]; 24. 21H-Brady
Bacon[13]
For full results, CLICK
HERE.
BIG IN THE
BUCKEYE STATE: Ohio’s Long
Connection with the World of Outlaws
The
World of Outlaws are ready for a
heavy dose of Ohio that will add to
the significant history between the
Series and State
ROSSBURG, OH (May 2, 2024) - From
border to boarder, roughly 40,000
square miles of Ohio’s land is
dotted with dirt tracks. And the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars have a long and heavy
history spread across that terrain.
It’s a history that will grow healthily
in 2024. The Greatest Show on Dirt is
about to embark on a 25-day stretch that
features seven races in the “Buckeye
State” at five different tracks. It
begins with two nights at Eldora
Speedway (May 3-4) and leads to stops at
Attica Raceway Park (May 17), Sharon
Speedway (May 18), Atomic Speedway (May
24-25), and Fremont Speedway (May 27).
The seven nights will add to the immense
list of Ohio races in Series history.
With more than 300 total trips, it’s the
third most visited state since Ted
Johnson unleashed the band of travelers
in 1978. It didn’t take long for the
band to roll into Ohio. The second ever
World of Outlaws race was contested at
Earl Baltes’ Eldora Speedway (Rossburg,
OH). Pennsylvanian Bobby Allen went to
Victory Lane.
“The Big E” welcomed the World of
Outlaws eight more times during their
debut campaign. Ohio’s own Rick Ferkel
made fellow Buckeyes proud by claiming
four. Eldora’s nine appearances on the
first schedule set the stage for a long
and fruitful connection between the
track and Series.
Two more Ohio ovals hosted the
nation’s best Sprint Car drivers in
1978. Limaland Motorsports Park was
first conquered by Ferkel. And the
Series first and only visit to Wauseon,
OH’s Oakshade Raceway went to New
Oxford, PA’s Steve Smith. A total of 13
races were contested in the state in
1978 – the most of any as the Series
came to life.
Each of the first four seasons of
World of Outlaws action saw Ohio lead
the way in terms of the state with the
most events. Eldora remained a mainstay
while Wayne County Speedway (Orrville,
OH), New Bremen Speedway, Mansfield
Motor Speedway, and Millstream Speedway
(Findlay, OH) joined the fray during
that four-year run.
Throughout the 1980s Eldora remained
a staple of the schedule, routinely
hosting several races per season.
Millstream and Wayne County held
occasional dates, but it wasn’t until
the turn of the decade that two new
facilities were added. Attica Raceway
Park and Fremont Speedway joined for a
debut weekend in May of 1990 swept by
Steve Kinser. On July 15, 1990
Millstream Speedway hosted Ohio’s 100th
overall World of Outlaws Race.
The 1990s also marked another major
moment in the connection when the World
of Outlaws became part of the Kings
Royal – a tradition that continues today
as the Series will roll into Eldora on
July 19-20 for the 41st edition with
$175,000 going to the King.
It took another dozen years for the
next new track to come along when Danny
Lasoski topped the Series debut at
Hartford’s Sharon Speedway in 2002. The
following season Atomic Speedway – then
K-C Raceway – hosted The Greatest Show
on Dirt for the first time, bringing the
total of tracks visited to 11.
As a result of the state’s many
racetracks, Ohio has also turned many of
its local talents into national stars
with the World of Outlaws. Of the 152
drivers to win World of Outlaws races,
16 are Buckeyes.
Hartford, OH’s Dave Blaney leads the
way with 95 World of Outlaws victories
(eighth all-time). His first came at
Tri-City Speedway (Granite City, IL) in
1985. In the mid-1990s Blaney became a
dominant force teamed with Casey Luna,
topping 56 Features from 1993 through
1996 that also included the 1995
championship.
The Wooster, OH father-son duo of Jac
and Sheldon Haudenschild are the next
two most successful Ohioans. Jac’s
famous driving style earned him the
nickname “The Wild Child” and led him to
72 checkered flags. He won with a record
15 different car owners and enjoyed the
most success aboard Jack Elden’s #22,
which he wheeled to 32 wins. Sheldon has
picked up 37 checkered flags, all since
joining Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing in
2018 including a trio already in 2024.
The state’s first winner – Rick
Ferkel – is next on the list. “The Ohio
Traveler” racked up 21 triumphs, eight
of which came in his home state.
Millersburg, OH’s Brad Doty collected 18
checkered flags before his career got
cut short in 1988.
Other Ohio winners include Dale
Blaney (Hartford), Danny Smith
(Chillicothe), Kenny Jacobs (Holmesville),
Chad Kemenah (Findlay), Jack Hewitt
(Troy), Frankie Kerr (Fremont), Greg
Wilson (Benton Ridge), Randy Ford
(Elmore), Johnny Beaber (Gibsonburg),
Rick Ungar (Belpree), and Dean Jacobs
(Wooster).
Only a day remains before the World
of Outlaws invade Eldora to continue
growing the Series’ history in Ohio.
With 235 previous trips, Eldora is
already the most visited track for the
nation’s top talent.
Five more nights of Ohio racing in
May await after Eldora along with a trio
in July and two more in September
including a return to Wayne County
Speedway. Overall, the 2024 calendar
boasts 12 Ohio races at six racetracks –
all adding new chapters to the long and
impactful history between the World of
Outlaws and the “Buckeye State.”
WORLD OF OUTLAWS 2024 OHIO
RACES
May 3-4 at Eldora Speedway in
Rossburg, OH (TICKETS)
May 17 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica,
OH (TICKETS)
May 18 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford,
OH (TICKETS)
May 24-25 at Atomic Speedway in
Chillicothe, OH (TICKETS)
May 27 at Fremont Speedway in Fremont,
OH (TICKETS)
July 16 at Attica Raceway Park in
Attica, OH (TICKETS)
July 19-20 at Eldora Speedway in
Rossburg, OH (TICKETS)
September 27 at Wayne County Speedway in
Orrville, OH (TICKETS)
September 28 at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, OH (TICKETS)
If you can’t make it to the track,
catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Kansas Sweep Helped Establish Chase
McDermand as National Midget Series
Contender
Xtreme Outlaw Series star prepares
return to Humboldt, 81 next weekend after
sweeping both races in 2023
CONCORD, NC (May 2, 2024) – Chase
McDermand’s sweep of both races with the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by
Toyota last year in Kansas was special. Not
for what it did for him in the stats column,
but for what it showed about his abilities
and his place in the open-wheel racing
world.
McDermand, the 23-year-old family-team
racer from Springfield, IL, came to Humboldt
Speedway and 81 Speedway for the first time
last May and walked out of both with the
checkered flag in hand — his first career
sweep of a national Midget series weekend.
As he prepares to return to both tracks
with the Series next Friday and Saturday,
May 10-11, he recalled the joy of those
triumphs and how much it fueled his drive to
compete for the Series championship in 2023.
“It helped our team a lot as far as the
confidence goes and the knowledge that came
with that,” McDermand said. “It was really
just a good building weekend for all of us
early in the season to have that success.”
Though he came up short in the points
standings with a fifth-place finish,
McDermand — like several others — cemented
his place in the national Midget ranks as a
star of the Xtreme Outlaw Series and with
the others ushered in a brand-new era of
talent.
Midget goliaths of USAC in the late 2010s
— Seavey, Thorson, Courtney, Windom — have
gone on to broaden their open-wheel racing
horizons, opening the door for the
present-day roster of stars — McDermand,
McIntosh, Daum, Timms, among others — to
make their mark aboard the Xtreme Outlaw
Series.
McDermand — a multi-time regional Midget
champion at the turn of the decade — spent
many years watching the USAC and POWRi
greats, dreaming of the day he’d make his
mark on the national Midget scene. Now a
three-year regular on the Xtreme Outlaw
Series, that day has dawned, and he’s never
been happier now that it’s here.
“It feels good as a driver to know that
I’m a contender,” McDermand said. “It goes
back to maybe six or eight years ago sitting
in the stands watching the national Midget
races with the guys that were in that
position that I am.
“It’s really come full circle for me as a
driver to be fortunate enough to be in that
position. I think [that] says a lot about me
and who surrounds me with the team and my
family and stuff. It means a lot to all of
us to be able to have that privilege
throughout the year. I’m just looking
forward to making everybody happy,
hopefully.”
For the past three seasons, McDermand has
enjoyed continued success with support from
Oklahoma-based Mounce/Stout Motorsports, who
he renewed his partnership with in early
2024. Together, they’ve won seven Xtreme
Outlaw Series races — tied with Jade
Avedisian for most all-time.
“It’s been good so far; it just feels
like home again,” McDermand said. “We work
well together. Last year showed that.
“It’s been helpful to have the same
notebook as last year. I don’t have to learn
a different engine platform and stuff like
that, so that’s really helped me get back on
the right foot.”
His reunion with team owners Jay Mounce
and Gavin Stout came after a sudden change
from his original plans for 2024. McDermand
announced in November he had entered into a
deal with Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports (DMD)
to pilot team owner Dave McIntosh’s flagship
car and chase the Xtreme Outlaw Series
championship.
However, McDermand was forced to make
other arrangements before the season opener
in March after McIntosh informed him that he
would not be able to continue operations at
DMD in 2024, and so he picked up the phone.
“I feel like I had a good plan moving
forward to better myself and my racing
career,” McDermand said. “The way things
played out — the economy isn’t as good as it
once was, and [McIntosh] decided it was
better to close the doors on his racing
program, at least for now.
“The way things played out so far is
probably the best that could’ve happened. I
feel like the speed we’ve had already this
season shows that. Now, it’s just all focus
on the season ahead.”
McDermand has built his racing mentality
on forward thinking. He’s back in his
comfort zone at Mounce/Stout, looking
forward to getting his first win of the year
and defending his 2023 victories next
weekend at Humboldt and 81. Though it’s been
a year since those wins, he’s accepting of
the challenge.
“Obviously, it’s a little bit of pressure
that I put on myself to go back to place
that you had good speed at before — you’re
kind of expected to have that same speed
again,” McDermand said. “In racing, it’s
hard to stay on top of a mountain for a
while, especially 365 days later.”
He currently sits 56 points behind leader
Cannon McIntosh in the standings with 24
races left on the schedule. With plenty of
time left, McDermand said it’s a gap he can
make up in pursuit of his first career
national Midget series championship.
“I definitely think that we’re a
contender; that’s our number-one goal and
focus,” McDermand said. “To be honest,
anything less than that would probably be a
disappointment to us.”
Don’t miss McDermand and Mounce/Stout
back in action with the Xtreme Outlaw Series
next Friday-Saturday, May 10-11, at Humboldt
Speedway and 81 Speedway in Kansas. Tickets
for both events will be on sale at the gate.
If you can’t be there to watch in person,
stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
MONTH OF MAY MASTERPIECE: David Gravel
Tops Jacksonville Barnburner for Fourth Win
of Season
A wild win marks the Series leading
fourth of 2024 for David Gravel and Big Game
Motorsports
JACKSONVILLE, IL (May 1, 2024) - The
anticipation filled the entire town of
Jacksonville, IL as the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Cars returned for the
first time in three years on Wednesday
night. Tickets sold out Tuesday night. Fans
filled the entire grandstands before Hot
Laps even began. Many more headed for the
pit area. Could the Hy-Vee Perks 40 live up
to the hype? Absolutely it could.
The midweek Feature offered up 35 laps of
non-stop action all over the Illinois
bullring. Among the battles including a
thrilling duel for the lead between two of
the best in Sprint Car Racing. David Gravel
and Kyle Larson threw everything they had at
each other. Haymaker after haymaker. In the
end, Gravel used a late slide job to secure
a thrilling win in front of the largest
crowd in the track’s history.
Once they’d caught their breath, the
massive crowd roared as Gravel climbed atop
the Big Game Motorsports machine in Victory
Lane. The record number of fans came for a
show. And that’s exactly what they got.
“You like that s***?” Gravel asked a
rowdy crowd in Victory Lane. “Man, what a
great race car. Cody Jacobs, Zach
(Patterson), and Stephen (Hamm-Reilly), they
deserved that win. I was able to run lanes
other people weren’t and had a great car.
Honestly, I was fairly conservative, and
then being too conservative got Kyle back by
me, and I knew once I got to clear him, I
had to move up because he’d be pounding the
top. I had the wing pretty far back and was
pushing really bad on entry going into
(Turn) 1 and wasn’t making a good corner,
but I knew I had to screw him up there at
the end.”
Gravel is up to a Series best four
victories in 2024 with The Greatest Show on
Dirt. His 92nd win broke a tie with Brad
Sweet to give him sole possession of ninth
on the all-time win list. The victory was
Gravel’s first at Jacksonville, making it
the 47th track he’s won at with the World of
Outlaws. Tod Quiring’s Big Game Motorsports
sits at 98 triumphs, two away from becoming
the sixth team with 100.
Well before his battle with Larson began,
Gravel had to climb through the front of the
field. Up front, Larson took off to lead the
opening circuit while Gravel took the green
flag in fourth and actually slipped back to
fifth when Carson Macedo rolled by on the
top.
Gravel remained committed to the bottom,
keeping the Huset’s Speedway #2 glued to the
lowline. The commitment paid off as he began
to reel Macedo back in and slipped back
around him on Lap 11 for fourth.
A couple circuits later Gravel welcomed
himself to a war for the runner-up spot.
Giovanni Scelzi and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid
raced side by side and Gravel joined the
fun. Kofoid attempted to shut the door when
he saw Gravel approaching. The tactic
briefly worked, but Gravel muscled his way
into second on Lap 19.
When Gravel grabbed the runner-up spot,
Larson owned a one-second advantage in the
Silva Motorsports #57. The gap was slashed
in half only a lap later and then down under
three tenths of a second on Lap 21 as Gravel
continued on the low side while Larson opted
for the top.
On Lap 24 Gravel found the momentum he
needed and rolled under Larson to grab the
lead. The pass lit a fire under Larson who
found another gear. “Yung Money” began to
hammer the treacherous cushion all around
the ¼ mile. Then on Lap 26, Larson ripped
back by Gravel on the top in Turns 1 and 2.
Despite Larson using the cushion to get
by, Gravel continued his path on the bottom.
As the final laps clicked away, Larson
looked as if he may pull away from Gravel.
But hope flashed for Gravel as Larson looked
to split a pair of lapped cars but couldn’t
squeeze through. On Lap 32 Gravel gathered
enough momentum down the back straightaway
to move under Larson and then clear him with
a slider in Turns 3 and 4. Gravel then stuck
with a defensive line around the top the
final few laps to grab the checkered flag.
“What a great race,” Gravel said. “Hats
off to the track crew… I think really the
Outlaws and track guys made the right call
for track prep with 56 cars here. It’s
really hard to prep a surface with that many
cars here. It got really wide. You got to
use every inch of this racetrack, and it was
a lot of fun tonight.”
Larson kicked off the month of May with a
runner-up in his World of Outlaws season
debut. The Elk Grove, CA native plans to
partake in his first Indianapolis 500 later
this month, and he started a busy upcoming
stretch with his 63rd career World of
Outlaws podium. Despite leading laps and
coming up a spot short, Larson enjoyed the
wild race.
“Traffic was thick, for sure,” Larson
said. “Being the leader, I knew he was there
obviously because he passed me and I got him
back. And then Kraig (Kinser) was doing his
thing running the middle. I’ve got to watch
it back. I don’t know if I got too impatient
or what. I couldn’t follow because the pace
was starting to slow down as I was getting
to his back bumper. I knew Gravel was right
there, and he seemed like he could move
around a lot. I shot the gap and couldn’t
get down the backstretch good and knew he’d
be coming. I knew we were getting close to
the end there because we had run a lot of
laps. It was a great race. Super, super
fun.”
Completing the top three was the man who
can’t stay off the podium as of late – Buddy
Kofoid. The pole-sitter remained a
consistent force throughout the Feature but
couldn’t quite challenge for the victory. He
and Roth Motorsports still managed to
collect their fifth consecutive podium.
Kofoid continues to bang on the door of a
win.
“That was a badass race,” Kofoid said. “I
hope you guys all enjoyed that. That was
about as tight and full send as you can get
at a track like this. I enjoy that stuff.
That’s kind of what I come from. And then
with the Midget stuff, you could always run
like that and make speed. It was fun. I wish
we could get a win. We’re so close. Our car
is so good.”
Carson Macedo and Corey Day completed the
top five.
A 23rd to 11th run gave Donny Schatz his
second straight KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Brady Bacon topped Seafoam Qualifying to
claim his second career Simpson Quick Time.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and
Four went to Carson Macedo (119th Heat Race
win of career), Giovanni Scelzi (45th of
career), and Kyle Larson (40th of career).
David Gravel claimed Milton Hershey School
Heat Two (250th of career).
Buddy Kofoid topped the Toyota Racing
Dash.
Brenham Crouch won the Micro-Lite Last
Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of
the Race went to Austin McCarl.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars head to Rossburg, OH’s
Eldora Speedway for #LetsRaceTwo on May 3-4
and will be joined by the USAC National
Sprint Cars. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch
every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1.
2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[2]; 3.
83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 4. 41-Carson
Macedo[6]; 5. 14-Corey Day[7]; 6.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 7. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5]; 8. 83SR-James McFadden[11];
9. 16T-Cole Macedo[8]; 10. 49-Brad
Sweet[13]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz[23]; 12.
17B-Bill Balog[14]; 13. 9P-Parker Price
Miller[9]; 14. 24D-Danny Sams III[10]; 15.
1S-Logan Schuchart[12]; 16. 99-Skylar
Gee[16]; 17. 31-Zach Daum[22]; 18. 70-Kraig
Kinser[18]; 19. 9X-Paul Nienhiser[24]; 20.
23-Garet Williamson[20]; 21. 2KS-Chase
Randall[17]; 22. 1-Brenham Crouch[21]; 23.
51B-Joe B Miller[19]; 24. 87-Aaron
Reutzel[15]
Jacksonville IL 5/1/24
NOS
Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 2-David
Gravel[3]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[2]; 3.
83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 4. 41-Carson
Macedo[6]; 5. 14-Corey Day[7]; 6.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 7. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5]; 8. 83SR-James McFadden[11];
9. 16T-Cole Macedo[8]; 10. 49-Brad
Sweet[13]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz[23]; 12.
17B-Bill Balog[14]; 13. 9P-Parker Price
Miller[9]; 14. 24D-Danny Sams III[10]; 15.
1S-Logan Schuchart[12]; 16. 99-Skylar
Gee[16]; 17. 31-Zach Daum[22]; 18. 70-Kraig
Kinser[18]; 19. 9X-Paul Nienhiser[24]; 20.
23-Garet Williamson[20]; 21. 2KS-Chase
Randall[17]; 22. 1-Brenham Crouch[21]; 23.
51B-Joe B Miller[19]; 24. 87-Aaron
Reutzel[15]
MicroLite Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps):
1. 1-Brenham Crouch[1]; 2. 31-Zach Daum[4];
3. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 4. 9X-Paul
Nienhiser[8]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[3]; 6.
73-Scotty Thiel[6]; 7. 7S-Landon Crawley[7];
8. 35-Zach Hampton[9]; 9. 3N-Jake
Neuman[11]; 10. 17JR-Ricky Stenhouse Jr[14];
11. 21H-Brady Bacon[2]; 12. 24-Logan
Seavey[13]; 13. 34-Sterling Cling[12]; 14.
1T-Trevin Littleton[15]; 15. 88-Austin
McCarl[10]
C Feature (10 Laps): 1. 17JR-Ricky
Stenhouse Jr[2]; 2. 1T-Trevin Littleton[1];
3. 27-Emerson Axsom[3]; 4. 5-Chase
Briscoe[9]; 5. 97-Scotty Milan[6]; 6.
B5-Brandon Sheppard[7]; 7. 6-Bill Rose[5];
8. 9-Tyler Duff[12]; 9. 79G-Max
Guilford[13]; 10. 79-Gage Montgomery[8]; 11.
37-Bryce Norris[11]; 12. 3B-Shelby Bosie[4];
13. 22-Riley Goodno[10]
D Feature (10 Laps): 1. 9-Tyler Duff[2];
2. 79G-Max Guilford[1]; 3. 17GP-Jadon
Rogers[3]; 4. 16TH-Kevin Newton[7]; 5.
5H-Joey Moughan[5]; 6. 7-Tyler Lee[4]; 7.
14T-Tim Estenson[6]; 8. 55T-McKenna
Haase[9]; 9. 44-Chris Martin[11]; 10.
29-Brayton Lynch[8]; 11. 10S-Jeremy
Standridge[10]; 12. 96-Jake Blackhurst[12]
Non-Qualifiers Race (8 Laps): 1. 5-Chase
Briscoe[1]; 2. 3N-Jake Neuman[3]; 3. 31-Zach
Daum[4]; 4. 22-Riley Goodno[2]; 5. 79G-Max
Guilford[7]; 6. 9-Tyler Duff[8]; 7.
17GP-Jadon Rogers[15]; 8. 7-Tyler Lee[11];
9. 5H-Joey Moughan[5]; 10. 14T-Tim
Estenson[14]; 11. 16TH-Kevin Newton[12]; 12.
29-Brayton Lynch[10]; 13. 55T-McKenna
Haase[13]; 14. 10S-Jeremy Standridge[16];
15. 44-Chris Martin[6]; 16. 96-Jake
Blackhurst[9]
Toyota Dash (8 Laps): 1. 83-Michael
Kofoid[2]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[1]; 3. 2-David
Gravel[4]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 5.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 6. 41-Carson
Macedo[6]; 7. 14-Corey Day[7]; 8. 16T-Cole
Macedo[5]
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2];
2. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 3. 9P-Parker Price
Miller[4]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 5. 2KS-Chase
Randall[7]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 7.
1-Brenham Crouch[5]; 8. 35-Zach Hampton[8];
9. 1T-Trevin Littleton[10]; 10. 6-Bill
Rose[9]; 11. 5-Chase Briscoe[11]
Milton Hershey School Heat 2 (10 Laps):
1. 2-David Gravel[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[2]; 3. 83SR-James McFadden[4];
4. 87-Aaron Reutzel[3]; 5. 51B-Joe B
Miller[6]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[8]; 7.
7S-Landon Crawley[5]; 8. 3N-Jake Neuman[11];
9. 27-Emerson Axsom[7]; 10. B5-Brandon
Sheppard[9]; 11. 37-Bryce Norris[10]
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[2]; 2. 16T-Cole Macedo[3]; 3.
24D-Danny Sams III[4]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[6];
5. 70-Kraig Kinser[10]; 6. 31-Zach Daum[11];
7. 9X-Paul Nienhiser[7]; 8. 34-Sterling
Cling[8]; 9. 17JR-Ricky Stenhouse Jr[9]; 10.
97-Scotty Milan[5]; 11. 21H-Brady Bacon[1]
Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[1];
2. 14-Corey Day[2]; 3. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[3]; 4. 99-Skylar Gee[6]; 5.
23-Garet Williamson[5]; 6. 73-Scotty
Thiel[7]; 7. 88-Austin McCarl[8]; 8.
24-Logan Seavey[4]; 9. 3B-Shelby Bosie[9];
10. 79-Gage Montgomery[10]; 11. 22-Riley
Goodno[11]
Sea Foam Qualifying 1 (2 Laps): 1.
83-Michael Kofoid, 00:10.068[20]; 2. 2-David
Gravel, 00:10.086[10]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo,
00:10.138[12]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild,
00:10.160[13]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet,
00:10.176[2]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel,
00:10.177[23]; 7. 9P-Parker Price Miller,
00:10.238[15]; 8. 83SR-James McFadden,
00:10.239[3]; 9. 1-Brenham Crouch,
00:10.247[17]; 10. 7S-Landon Crawley,
00:10.349[14]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss,
00:10.432[19]; 12. 51B-Joe B Miller,
00:10.485[16]; 13. 2KS-Chase Randall,
00:10.507[8]; 14. 27-Emerson Axsom,
00:10.511[1]; 15. 35-Zach Hampton,
00:10.564[6]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz,
00:10.589[18]; 17. 6-Bill Rose,
00:10.641[27]; 18. B5-Brandon Sheppard,
00:10.642[24]; 19. 1T-Trevin Littleton,
00:10.659[21]; 20. 37-Bryce Norris,
00:10.671[5]; 21. 5-Chase Briscoe,
00:10.674[7]; 22. 3N-Jake Neuman,
00:10.703[28]; 23. 5H-Joey Moughan,
00:10.749[11]; 24. 79G-Max Guilford,
00:10.906[26]; 25. 96-Jake Blackhurst,
00:10.910[22]; 26. 7-Tyler Lee,
00:11.035[4]; 27. 55T-McKenna Haase,
00:11.258[9]; 28. 17GP-Jadon Rogers,
00:11.693[25]
Sea Foam Qualifying 2 (2 Laps): 1.
21H-Brady Bacon, 00:10.062[1]; 2. 57-Kyle
Larson, 00:10.158[13]; 3. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi, 00:10.193[8]; 4. 14-Corey Day,
00:10.259[18]; 5. 16T-Cole Macedo,
00:10.338[17]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart,
00:10.352[15]; 7. 24D-Danny Sams III,
00:10.436[27]; 8. 24-Logan Seavey,
00:10.445[11]; 9. 97-Scotty Milan,
00:10.516[25]; 10. 23-Garet Williamson,
00:10.520[21]; 11. 17B-Bill Balog,
00:10.535[9]; 12. 99-Skylar Gee,
00:10.625[4]; 13. 9X-Paul Nienhiser,
00:10.747[6]; 14. 73-Scotty Thiel,
00:10.751[2]; 15. 34-Sterling Cling,
00:10.772[3]; 16. 88-Austin McCarl,
00:10.794[14]; 17. 17JR-Ricky Stenhouse Jr,
00:10.916[28]; 18. 3B-Shelby Bosie,
00:10.938[7]; 19. 70-Kraig Kinser,
00:10.946[23]; 20. 79-Gage Montgomery,
00:10.970[26]; 21. 22-Riley Goodno,
00:11.013[22]; 22. 31-Zach Daum,
00:11.068[16]; 23. 44-Chris Martin,
00:11.078[5]; 24. 9-Tyler Duff,
00:11.085[24]; 25. 29-Brayton Lynch,
00:11.122[19]; 26. 16TH-Kevin Newton,
00:11.327[10]; 27. 14T-Tim Estenson,
00:11.434[12]; 28. 10S-Jeremy Standridge,
00:11.973[20]
1 MONTH ALERT: Xtreme Outlaw
Midgets Set For Massive Three-Day Weekend in
Missouri, Illinois
CONCORD, NC (May 1, 2024) – The Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
returns to Missouri and Illinois for a
three-day weekend to cap off May and
kick-start June.
Spanning Thursday through Saturday, the
Series will visit Doe Run Raceway (Doe Run,
MO) on May 30, Coles County Speedway
(Mattoon, IL) on May 31 and Wayne County
Speedway (Wayne City, IL) on June 1.
The visits to Doe Run and Wayne County will
be the Series' second consecutive year
visiting both tracks, while the stop at
Coles County's 1/8-mile track will be the
Series' first.
Last year, 2022 Series champion Zach Daum,
of Pocahontas, IL, locked up Victory Lane at
Doe Run and both races at Wayne County.
Searching for a second title, Daum will be
back to defend his wins with Trifecta
Motorsports.
When the Series debuts at Coles County
Speedway, it'll also be the track's first
national Midget race, having recently opened
in 2019.
The events at Doe Run and Coles County will
also count toward the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge Series, seeing Xtreme Outlaw and
POWRi stars going head to head for the
Challenge championship – won by last year by
Daum, who's also the current Challenge
Series points leader.
EVENT INFO FOR DOE RUN
Date – Thursday, May 30
Location – Doe Run, MO
Times (CT) –
2PM Pit Gates Open
5PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at track.
How to Watch – Can't make it? You
can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (July 21, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UymwSRgLQg
Previous Xtreme Outlaw winner at Doe Run
–
2023 – Zach Daum on July 21
EVENT INFO FOR COLES COUNTY
Date – Friday, May 31
Location – Mattoon, IL
Times (CT) –
2PM Pit Gates Open
5PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at track.
How to Watch – Can't make it? You
can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
EVENT INFO FOR WAYNE COUNTY
Date – Saturday, June 1
Location – Wayne City, IL
Times (CT) –
2PM Pit Gates Open
5PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at track.
How to Watch – Can't make it? You
can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (June 3, 2023)
–
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDp0L1R1Yrs
Previous Xtreme Outlaw winner at Wayne
County –
2023 – Zach Daum on June 2 & June 3
Brandon Sheppard Hoping ‘Change
of Pace’ With World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Debut Leads to Late Model Success
JACKSONVILLE, IL (May 1, 2024) – Brandon
Sheppard is getting back to his roots of
“put a race car in front of him and he’ll
drive it.”
This time, it’s a Sprint Car. A 410
Sprint Car with the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
The four-time World of Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment Late Model Series
champion will make his debut with the World
of Outlaws Sprint Cars at Jacksonville
Speedway on Wednesday, May 1, during the
Hy-Vee Perks 40.
“Initially, everyone was surprised that I
done it because they’ve offered me a few
times over the years and just never had any
intentions on doing anything,” Sheppard
said. “This year, I just kind of thought it
was time to change it up and do something
different. Kind of get back to my roots a
little bit. I used to drive whatever they
put in front of me.”
While the No. B5 Sprint Car he’ll drive
for his relatives, Jake and Jim Neuman,
bears no comparison to his Sheppard Riggs
Racing No. B5 Late Model – other than the
design of the number – there’s still
benefits he can take away from the
experience.
“Definitely hasn’t been the year we
wanted in the Late Model,” Sheppard said.
“So, just kind of clear my head and change
the pace a little bit and see if it helps us
out in the Late Model.”
About 36 hours after running the Sprint
Car, he’ll jump back behind the wheel of his
Longhorn Chassis Factory Team car to compete
with the World of Outlaws Late Models at
Mississippi Thunder Speedway for the
Dairyland Showdown, May 3-4 – still
looking for his first win this year with the
Series.
That quick change of race car diversity
is one of the reasons Sheppard agreed to run
the Sprint Car, pointing to how similar
situations have helped other drivers.
“Anytime you can drive different cars… I
mean, look at Kyle Larson, for example,”
Sheppard said. “He’s so good at everything
he gets in. I think he’d credit the same
thing, that getting to get in and drive all
these different cars and do all this
different stuff; I feel like that helps him
not get too complacent with one thing.
“A lot of times, you get in these cars,
and you do the same thing week in and week
out, and you get into bad habits. Then, the
next thing you know you’re doing bad habits
at every track you go to. When you drive
different stuff, it helps keep you on your
toes and have a little bit different feel.
Obviously, the feel is going to be different
than anything I’d feel in a Late Model, but
it’s just the fact of getting in something
and going fast in a different kind of car.
Really clearing my head of all things Late
Model for one night and just go have fun and
see what we can do. Then, hopefully go into
Mississippi Thunder fresh and ready to go.”
The New Berlin, IL native will have a
large fanbase at Jacksonville, IL track,
having grown up about 20 minutes from the
speedway and made several laps there in
various cars – including a 410 Sprint Car
more than a decade ago.
“We do the Outlaw event as really just
sort of something fun for our fans to take
in during the season and, obviously, having
Brandon in a Sprint Car has it have even
more interest,” said Jacksonville Speedway
promoter Kenny Dobson – who once fielded a
Midget for Sheppard. “It gets national
interest because Brandon is a national
brand, but here, locally, Brandon is
Brandon. He just has a huge fanbase. I think
everyone around here is pretty confident
Brandon can get a Sprint Car around
Jacksonville Speedway just fine.”
Sheppard's first laps around Jacksonville
in a Neuman car made him internet famous for
the night, pulling a photo-worthy wheelie
with the nose to sky.
“It literally was on the first lap,”
Sheppard said with a chuckle. “I went out
there… I knew it wasn’t doing to do me any
good to pace around there for two laps, so I
got out there and got after it and it stood
up on me there. It was definitely crazy, but
like I said, the only way to get the feel
for it is to jump right in and go do it.”
After the excitement, he began turning
decent laps, Jake Neuman said. Sheppard’s
car will be one of Neuman’s backups with the
Illinois-based team's standard Jacksonville
set up.
“I don’t see a problem with him not
making the show,” Neuman said. “Our stuff
runs good enough. We get around there pretty
good and he can in a Late Model and
basically anything he’s ever been in, so I
think we’ll be OK.”
After Jacksonville, don’t expect to see
Sheppard become a Sprint Car regular. For
now, it’s a one-time deal, he said. Maybe
another Sprint Car run next year. But being
a guy that’ll drive anything you put in
front of him, he made sure to add… “You
never know.”
Grandstand tickets for the Hy-Vee Perks
40 at Jacksonville Speedway are sold out,
however, you can still purchase a pit pass.
Gates open at 4 p.m. (CT) with Hot Laps
scheduled for 6 p.m.
Or, if you plan on attending the
Dairyland Showdown at Mississippi Thunder
Speedway in Fountain City, WI, boasting two
$25,000-to-win Features, tickets are
available at the track. Gates open at 5 p.m.
(CT) with Hot Laps scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you
can watch both races live on
DIRTVision.
WHAT TO
WATCH FOR: Three
Races in Four Nights
Bring World of
Outlaws to
Jacksonville, Eldora
The Greatest
Show on Dirt returns
to an Illinois
bullring before
heading to one of
the country’s most
famed half miles
JACKSONVILLE, IL
(April 30, 2024) -
An action-packed
trio of races are
next for the World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Cars.
A stretch of three races
in four nights this week
kicks off with a highly
anticipated bullring
battle at Illinois’
Jacksonville Speedway on
Wednesday, May 1, for
the Hy-Vee Perks 40. The
1/4 mile in the Land of
Lincoln never fails to
deliver thrilling action
with its tight
confines. The Greatest
Show on Dirt has made
four previous trips to
Jacksonville, most
recently in 2021. It’s
a diverse week in terms
of the style of
racetracks. After the
midweek stop at
Jacksonville, the tour
rolls to Rossburg, OH
where the wide, high
banked, 1/2 mile that is
Eldora Speedway awaits.
With 235 previous
visits, “The Big E” is
the most visited track
in Series history and
will add two more
tallies to that total on
May 3-4. #LetsRaceTwo
gives winged and
wingless Sprint Car fans
everything they could
want as the World of
Outlaws are joined by
the USAC National Sprint
Cars both nights.
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MACEDO’S
MOMENT: The
2024 season has been an
uphill battle for Carson
Macedo and Jason Johnson
Racing since beginning
the year with four
straight finishes
outside the top 10.
They’ve clawed their way
forward with 11
consecutive top 10s
including five podiums,
and this week presents
an excellent opportunity
to gain more ground.
Macedo will be the
only driver in the pit
area this week with a
World of Outlaws win at
both Jacksonville and
Eldora. Back in 2019
Macedo topped the
Jacksonville visit for
his fifth career Series
victory. Eldora is
equaled for the
winningest track on
Macedo’s World of
Outlaws résumé. The
Lemoore, CA native has
topped a trio of races
at “The Big E,” all
aboard the JJR #41. The
most recent was last
year’s Knight Before the
Kings Royal.
Three nights at two
tracks that have been
kind to Macedo offers
the chance to make up
more ground as he chases
a title. He’s currently
fifth in points, only
four markers behind
fourth and 68 behind
David Gravel for the top
spot.
ELDORA
EXCELLENCE: There’s
something about Eldora
Speedway that seems to
perfectly suit Donny
Schatz. Maybe he likes
to up his game at his
race team’s boss – Tony
Stewart’s – racetrack.
Whatever it is, you can
almost always count on
Schatz to be up front at
Eldora.
The historic half
mile is responsible for
18 of Schatz’s 313
career World of Outlaws
victories, most recently
claiming his sixth Kings
Royal crown last July.
The 10-time Series
champion has 19 total
Eldora triumphs having
also topped the 2002
Historical Big One.
It’s not just about
winning for Schatz at
Eldora. He’s also
extraordinarily
consistent. In his last
90 Eldora Feature
starts, Schatz has
missed the top 10 only
eight times. Exactly
half of those starts
(45) have resulted in
podiums.
BIG E
VICTORY: Macedo
and Schatz aren’t the
only current full-time
World of Outlaws
competitors with Eldora
success under their
belt.
The Ohio oval is home
to four of Logan
Schuchart’s 41 career
Series wins. The Shark
Racing pilot picked up
the most recent of those
four during last year’s
#LetsRaceTwo opener.
Schuchart also famously
topped the Eldora
Million last July to
take home the biggest
payday in Sprint Car
history.
Current Series point
leader David Gravel also
owns four Series
triumphs at Eldora.
They’ve been spread
between three teams with
a 2014 win with Roth
Motorsports, one in 2016
with CJB Motorsports,
and a pair in 2022 with
his current team – Big
Game Motorsports. The
Watertown, CT native
also scored $52,000 with
the All-Star Circuit of
Champions at Eldora in
2020.
Ohio’s own Sheldon
Haudenschild has made
one previous trip to
Eldora Speedway Victory
Lane, driving the
Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall
Racing #17 to the win
during 2021’s
#LetsRaceTwo. With three
victories already in
2024, he’s currently
tied with Gravel as the
Series leader in wins
this season.
BSHEPP’S
CROSSOVER: Wednesday’s
visit to Jacksonville
will serve up one of the
most interesting World
of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car debuts
in Series history.
Four-time World of
Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment
Late Model champion –
Brandon Sheppard – is
trading the fenders for
some open-wheel action.
Sheppard is jumping
in an entry fielded by
his cousins – Jake and
Jim Neuman – that will
have his familiar #B5 on
the wing. It’s set to be
a home game Series debut
as Sheppard calls New
Berlin, IL home – a mere
20 miles from
Jacksonville.
The all-time
winningest driver with
the World of Outlaws
Late Models isn’t
entirely unfamiliar with
Sprint Cars. Sheppard
turned some laps from
time to time near the
end of the 2000s and the
beginning of the 2010s.
DIVERSE
FIELD: On top
of the unique addition
of Sheppard to
Wednesday’s roster, the
Jacksonville pit area is
expected to fill with a
variety of drivers to
create a diverse field.
Chase Briscoe intends
to make his first World
of Outlaws Sprint Car
appearance since a 2018
trip to Tri-State
Speedway. The NASCAR Cup
Series full-timer is
fresh off picking up a
Sprint Car win as a car
owner as Karter Sarff
claimed the Midwest Open
Wheel Association (MOWA)
checkered flag at Red
Hill Raceway aboard the
CBR #5 three nights ago.
Now, it’s Briscoe’s turn
to have some fun behind
the wheel at
Jacksonville.
On the local side,
Pocahontas, IL’s Zach
Daum plans to make his
second Series appearance
of the season. Daum owns
plenty of Midget laps
around Jacksonville
including a POWRi win
back in 2016. It’s also
home to his one career
World of Outlaws top 10
in 2019.
Logan Seavey will be
back in the World of
Outlaws pit area for the
first time in two years
as he hops aboard a
Landon Simon Racing
entry for Wednesday. The
Sutter, CA native is a
familiar face to
Jacksonville fans as
he’s won five times at
the Illinois oval in
POWRi Midget action.
Seavey has also raced
there twice in a Sprint
Car with MOWA, finishing
third and fifth.
This trio will be
accompanied by many
others ready to battle
the World of Outlaws in
some midweek bullring
action.
THIS WEEKEND
AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND
WHERE
Wednesday, May 1 at
Jacksonville Speedway in
Jacksonville, IL
Friday-Saturday, May 3-4
at Eldora Speedway in
Rossburg, OH
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
(15/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big
Game Motorsports #2
(2110 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian
Racing #15 (-34 PTS)
3. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP
Racing #18 (-52 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart –
Shark Racing #1S (-64
PTS)
5. Carson Macedo – Jason
Johnson Racing #41 (-68
PTS)
6. Michael Kofoid – Roth
Motorsports #83 (-108
PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild
– Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall
Racing #17 (-154 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B
Squared Motorsports #17B
(-210 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss –
Brock Zearfoss Racing
#3Z (-314 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley –
Sides Motorsports #7S
(-388 PTS)
NOS ENERGY
DRINK FEATURE WINNERS
(10 Drivers):
3 Wins – David
Gravel, Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz
1 Win – Brad Sweet,
Tyler Courtney, Brent
Marks, Giovanni Scelzi,
Carson Macedo, Rico
Abreu, Brady Bacon
FEATURE LAPS
LED (13 Drivers):
94 Laps – David
Gravel
77 Laps – Sheldon
Haudenschild
56 Laps – Giovanni
Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson Macedo
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
42 Laps – Donny Schatz
26 Laps – Brady Bacon
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
13 Laps – Anthony Macri,
Michael Kofoid
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS (8
Drivers):
4 Quick Times –
Carson Macedo
2 Quick Times – Brent
Marks, Michael Kofoid,
Giovanni Scelzi, David
Gravel
1 Quick Time – Landon
Crawley, Brian Brown,
Aaron Reutzel
HEAT RACE
WINNERS (20 Drivers):
8 Heat Wins – David
Gravel
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni
Scelzi, Sheldon
Haudenschild
5 Heat Wins – Carson
Macedo, Michael Kofoid
4 Heat Wins – Brent
Marks, Rico Abreu
2 Heat Wins – Brian
Brown, Tyler
Courtney, Landon Crawley
1 Heat Win – Corey Day,
Justin Peck, Bill Balog,
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock
Zearfoss, Logan
Schuchart, Bill Rose,
Ryan Timms, Donny
Schatz, Danny Sams III
TOYOTA DASH
APPEARANCES (30
Drivers):
12 Dashes – David
Gravel
11 Dashes – Giovanni
Scelzi
10 Dashes – Carson
Macedo
9 Dashes – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Michael
Kofoid
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu,
Bill Balog
5 Dashes – Brent Marks,
Donny Schatz, Landon
Crawley, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler
Courtney, Brian Brown
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet,
Aaron Reutzel
1 Dash – Anthony Macri,
Justin Peck, Zeb Wise,
Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe
Jr., Brock Zearfoss,
Bill Rose, Ryan Timms,
Garet Williamson, James
McFadden, Logan
McCandless, Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom, Danny
Sams III
MICROLITE
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN
WINS (12 Drivers):
1 LCS – Austin
McCarl, Bill Balog,
Corey Day, Kasey Kahne,
Koty Adams, Jace Park,
Anthony Macri, Landon
Crawley, Logan
McCandless, Garet
Williamson, Brock
Zearfoss, Kevin Newton
KSE HARD
CHARGER AWARDS (12
Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers –
Carson Macedo, Logan
Schuchart, Donny Schatz
1 Hard Charger – Aaron
Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Brock
Zearfoss, Chase Randall,
Chris Windom, Noah Gass,
Austin McCarl, Giovanni
Scelzi
PODIUM
FINISHES (15 Drivers):
8 Podiums – David
Gravel
5 Podiums – Donny
Schatz, Carson Macedo,
Michael Kofoid
4 Podiums – Sheldon
Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet,
Rico Abreu, Giovanni
Scelzi
2 Podiums – Tyler
Courtney, Brent Marks
1 Podium – Justin Peck,
Anthony Macri, Aaron
Reutzel, Bill Balog,
Brady Bacon
TOP 10
FINISHES (36 Drivers):
14 Top 10s – Giovanni
Scelzi
13 Top 10s – Donny
Schatz, David Gravel,
Logan Schuchart
12 Top 10s – Michael
Kofoid
11 Top 10s – Carson
Macedo
9 Top 10s – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Bill Balog
6 Top 10s – Tyler
Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu
4 Top 10s – Anthony
Macri, Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Brad Sweet,
Brian Brown, Aaron
Reutzel
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms,
Chase Randall, Cole
Macedo
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise,
Corey Day, Cory Eliason,
Landon Crawley, Jacob
Allen, Chris Windom,
Garet Williamson, James
McFadden, Joe B. Miller,
Kraig Kinser, Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom, Scotty
Milan
2024 WORLD OF
OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day,
Date / Track / Location
/ Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 /
Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Brad
Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 /
Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / David
Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Tyler
Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL /
Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 /
Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Donny
Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 /
Cotton Bowl Speedway /
Paige, TX / Brent Marks
(1)
7. Sat, March 16 /
Cotton Bowl Speedway /
Paige, TX / Giovanni
Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 /
Kennedale Speedway Park
/ Kennedale, TX / Carson
Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81
Speedway / Wichita, KS /
Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36
Raceway / Osborn, MO /
David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 /
Arrowhead Speedway /
Colcord, OK / Sheldon
Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 /
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / David
Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 /
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / Donny
Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 /
Paducah International
Raceway / Paducah, KY /
Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 /
Tri-State Speedway /
Haubstadt, IN / Brady
Bacon (1)
For the full 2024
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car
schedule, CLICK
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1 MONTH ALERT: Big
Payouts on Tap at Two-Day
Beaver Dam Special For World
of Outlaws
BEAVER DAM, WI (April 30,
2024) – When the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series returns to
Beaver Dam Raceway for the
two-day Jim "JB" Boyd
Memorial, May 31-June 1, two
big checks will be on the
line.
First, drivers will
contend for a $12,000 payday
on Friday. Then, $20,000
will be on the line for
Saturday's Feature.
The weekend will be the
Series' first of six races
in the "Badger State" this
year. And the first of six
chances for Wisconsin
resident Bill Balog to score
a home win.
Balog, who's one of the
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the
Year contenders, has 22
victories at the 1/3-mile
track, including a win with
the World of Outlaws in 2016
– his first and only with
the Series.
Last year, Giovanni
Scelzi and Sheldon
Haudenschild each picked up
a Series win at Beaver Dam.
Haudenschild has won four of
the last five races there.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, May
31-June 1
Location – Beaver Dam, WI
Track Record – 11.025 sec.
by Sheldon Haudenschild on
June 30, 2021
Times (CT) –
2PM Pit Gates open
4PM Grandstand Gates open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at
SLSPromotions.com.
How to Watch – Can't make
it? Watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap
(June 17, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXcyZAZ8eaA
Previous World of Outlaws
winners at Beaver Dam –
2023 - Gio Scelzi on June
16, Sheldon Haudenschild on
June 17
2022 - Sheldon Haudenschild
on June 17 & June 18
2021 - Sheldon Haudenschild
on June 19
2020 – Brad Sweet on June 5
& June 6
2019 – Brad Sweet on June 22
2018 – Daryn Pittman on June
23
2017 – Shane Stewart on June
24
2016 - Bill Balog on June 25
2015 – Donny Schatz on June
27
2014 – Brad Sweet on June 28
2013 – Craig Dollansky on
June 29
2012 – Kraig Kinser on July
7
2011 – Joey Saldana on July
9
2010 – Joey Saldana on July
10
2009 – Danny Lasoski on July
11
2008 – Steve Kinser on Aug.
2
2007 – Jason Solwold on Aug.
3, Daryn Pittman on Sept. 16
2006 – Jac Haudenschild on
June 14
2005 – Craig Dollansky on
July 6, Daryn Pittman on
Sept. 24
2004 – Tim Shaffer on Sept.
25, Steve Kinser on June 12
2003 – Joey Saldana on April
22, Daryn Pittman on Aug. 3
2002 – Donny Schatz on July
10
1998 – Jac Haudenschild on
June 17
1997 – Mark Kinser on May 4,
Dave Blaney on June 18
1996 – Dave Blaney on May 5
1 MONTH ALERT: World
of Outlaws Set to Honor Rick
Ferkel During Fremont Return
on Memorial Day
FREMONT, OH (April 29, 2024)
– Fremont Speedway will
welcome back the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series on
Memorial Day this year for a
special night.
With the passing of Rick
Ferkel, the "Ohio Traveler,"
in January, the track and
Series will honor the
original Outlaw throughout
the event, which is called
the Rick Ferkel Tribute.
RELATED:
Remembering Rick Ferkel
It'll be the World of
Outlaws' first time back at
the 1/3-mile Ohio track
since 2016. In total, the
Series has made eight trips
to Fremont and only seen two
repeat winners – Frankie
Kerr (1991, 1992) and Donny
Schatz (2013, 2014). Ohio's
Chad Kemenah won the last
World of Outlaws race there.
The $12,000-to-win race will
also be the final Ohio stop
on the World of Outlaws'
spring swing before the
Series ventures further
north. With that, local Ohio
competitors will be on a
mission to try and top the
stars of the Series on their
home turf. However, of the
Outlaws, Ohio's Sheldon
Haudenschild will be just as
hungry for a home state win.
EVENT INFO:
Date – Monday, May
27
Location – Fremont,
OH
Track Record –
11.732 sec. by Lee Jacobs on
May 3, 2003
Times (ET) –
2PM Gates Open
5PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available
at
WorldofOutlaws.com/tix.
How to Watch –
Can't be there? Watch every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap
(June 3, 2016) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usRy3PZb6D0
Previous World of
Outlaws Fremont Winners –
2016 - Chad Kemenah (June 3)
2014 - Donny
Schatz (Oct. 18)
2013 - Donny
Schatz (Sept. 28)
2011 - Jason Meyers (Oct.
15)
1993 - Stevie Smith (May 22)
1992 - Frankie Kerr (Aug. 8)
1991 - Frankie Kerr (Aug.
10)
1990 - Doug Wolfgang (May
19)
Ryan
Timms in Hot Pursuit of
First National Midget
Championship While Balancing
Sprint Car Schedule
CONCORD, NC
(April 26, 2024) – Ryan
Timms has been a fixture of
the youthful wave of
open-wheel racers sweeping
the country over the last
several seasons. He’s got
wins in both Midgets and 410
Sprint Cars, but there’s one
thing he wants that he’s
never had.
The
17-year-old Oklahoma racer
has yet to win a national
Midget series championship.
2024 is only his second full
season chasing points for
team owners Keith Kunz and
Pete Willoughby of Keith
Kunz Motorsports (KKM), but
he’s hot on the trail of a
first national crown.
Timms has
already broken through to
Victory Lane with the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota once in
the first six races and
currently sits second in the
standings, only 27 points
behind leader Cannon
McIntosh.
For the past
two years, the national
Midget series schedule has
been laid out in such a
manner that allows drivers –
if they choose – to compete
with both Xtreme and the
USAC National Midget
Championship, and still make
room for some POWRi National
Midget League races as well.
Timms chased the USAC
schedule in 2023 and
finished fourth in the
standings and this year
adds-in the Xtreme Outlaw
schedule.
“If I could
win both [national
championships] this year, it
could open some
opportunities with Toyota or
maybe in the Sprint Car
stuff,” Timms said. “As of
right now, I’m just focusing
on getting the best results
I can with both Xtreme and
USAC and trying to win both
[championships].”
Prior to his
USAC title run last year,
Timms sprinkled Midget
starts into his Sprint
Car-heavy schedule in 2022,
driving for two Midget teams
at CB Industries and KKM.
While his main priority that
season remained with his
family-owned Sprint Car
team, Timms chased only
Feature wins with the
Midgets. Thus, a change in
mentality was inevitable
when he signed with KKM to
chase USAC Midget points the
following season.
“A lot of
the points deal – I kinda
learned this from last year
– you’ve got to finish
races, and you gotta be at
least in the top-10,” Timms
said. “If you just focus on
doing your absolute best and
getting the best results
possible, not worrying about
anything else, there’s not
anything else you can really
do. Whatever happens,
happens.”
Fast-forward
to 2024 and Timms is still
balancing his Sprint Car and
Midget schedule, though now
more focused on Midgets than
ever as he chases a national
championship. In two
complete seasons driving
both car types, he said he’s
finally found a level of
comfort that allows him to
not only race both divisions
but be competitive in both
as well.
“I’d say I’m
a lot better at it this year
than I was last year,” Timms
said. “Last year, it would
take me three or four
weekends to get comfortable
and used to whatever car I
just hopped back into. But
now, I feel like after a Hot
Lap session or a Heat Race,
I kinda already got the
basics down and it feels
natural to be back in
whichever car I’m in.
“It’s a
little tough when you’re
doing double duty running
both in the same night just
because you’re literally
going back-and-forth,
back-and-forth, and they
drive pretty different.
That’s a little tough, but I
really enjoy racing Midgets
and I really enjoy racing
Sprint Cars, and I want to
be the best at both of
them.”
Only six
races into the Xtreme Outlaw
Series season, and Timms has
shown his prowess at the
controls of the JBL Audio,
LynK/Toyota No. 67. He
scored his first Midget win
of the season two weeks ago
at Farmer City Raceway – a
track that featured both
tacky and slick conditions
throughout the course of the
two-day event. But Timms
said he’s able to handle
both.
“When the
track has more moisture in
it, we seem to struggle a
little bit more – not
struggle bad, just a little
more than when it’s slick,”
Timms said. “That’s just me
as a driver. Last year,
there was no telling where
I’d finish if the track was
hooked up. But this year, I
feel like I’ve still got a
shot at winning even when
it’s hooked up, it’s just a
little bit tougher for me.”
Next on
Timms’ Xtreme Outlaw Series
calendar are back-to-back
races in Kansas – Friday,
May 10 at Humboldt Speedway
and Saturday, May 11 at 81
Speedway. He’s raced at both
tracks before in his Sprint
Car, which he said gives him
a slight advantage over his
competition.
“That 410
Sprint Car has so much more
power and there’s so much
more [G-Forces] on your body
and it’s so much more
intense than the Midget ever
is,” Timms said. “When I go
to a track that I’ve to been
to in a Sprint Car, [the
Midget] feels so slow and
I’m used to going so fast at
that track, it slows
everything down a lot and
kinda makes things easier.”
Timms
continues his championship
chase with the Xtreme Outlaw
Series in the State of
Kansas in only two weeks’
time. Tickets for both
Humboldt and 81 will be on
sale at the gate on race
day. If you can’t be there
to watch in person, stream
every lap live on
DIRTVision.
BELIEVE THE
HYPE:
Kofoid’s
Rookie
Campaign
with Roth
Motorsports
Starting
Strong
The
22-year-old
has been one
of the
fastest
drivers on
track in
recent weeks
KNOXVILLE,
IA (April
25, 2024) -
The
expectations
were plenty
high for
Michael
“Buddy”
Kofoid
entering
2024. One of
Sprint Car
Racing’s
most
promising
young
talents
announced
he’d be
joining the
World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
with Roth
Motorsports
for a
full-time
rookie run.
And the
Californian
is living up
to the hype.
The start of the
season provided
some bumps in
the road, but
over the last
several weeks
Kofoid and his
Roth crew have
been one of the
fastest teams on
tour. The 10
most recent
races have
yielded
unflinching
consistency for
Kofoid and
company. A
10th-place
outing at Cotton
Bowl Speedway on
March 15 kicked
off a run of 10
consecutive
finishes inside
the top 10. And
they’ve only
gotten faster
throughout the
stretch. The
last six main
events have
resulted in five
podiums and a
3.5 average
finish. Kofoid
is also
currently on a
streak of
qualifying for
six straight
Toyota Racing
Dashes.
The early
season decision
to swap to a
different car
proved to be a
catalyst for
putting Kofoid
on the right
track.
“It started a
little rough,”
Kofoid admitted.
“We
unfortunately
had some engine
issues the first
couple nights of
DIRTcar
Nationals, which
put us behind in
a spot that we
didn’t want to
be in at a big
track like that.
“It’s been
really good. We
struggled a
little bit early
on in Texas, but
then Dylan (Buswell)
made the
decision to go
to our backup
car, which is
the car we
actually ended
last year with.
It’s kind of old
faithful if you
will. I think it
was the right
move, for sure.
It felt just
like we
remembered and
looked better
and felt better.
I think doing
that helped us a
lot.”
Another key
piece to the
team’s success
is Buswell –
Kofoid’s crew
chief. Kofoid is
always quick to
credit his lead
wrench when
interviewed.
Buswell has
worked with some
of the sport’s
top drivers, and
the pairing
quickly gelled
when connecting
at Roth last
summer. They
nearly won the
richest race in
World of Outlaws
history in their
first week of
racing together,
but mechanical
troubles pried
victory from
their grasp.
Even with that
disappointment,
Kofoid made it
clear he’d be a
force in the
#83.
“I knew Dylan
a little bit and
actually met him
at the beginning
of 2023 but
didn’t know him
a whole lot
personally
before I got to
Roth,” Kofoid
said. “And then
once we got
started, I
always say it’s
the story of
what could’ve
been at Huset’s.
He went to
California and
drove everything
out and got here
(Iowa) on Sunday
and then left
Monday or
Tuesday and went
straight to
Huset’s and had
a really good
week there right
off the bat. I
think Dylan is
extremely
talented, and I
trust him
110-percent.
He’s helped me
enjoy Sprint Car
Racing even
more, and he’s
helped me become
a better
driver.”
The upcoming
World of Outlaws
schedule will
present a shift
as Kofoid
continues his
rookie season.
The tour hasn’t
visited a half
mile since
Volusia Speedway
Park in early
March, but three
of the next five
facilities on
tap – Knoxville
Raceway (April
26-27), Eldora
Speedway (May
3-4), and
Williams Grove
Speedway (May
10-11) – are
half miles.
For Kofoid,
who grew up
racing Sprint
Cars on
California’s
countless
bullrings before
focusing on
Midgets for a
few years,
bigger tracks
continue to
provide a
challenge as he
gets acquainted
with the style.
But he’s found
that ever since
partnering with
Roth, he’s never
felt better at
the high speeds
of half miles
leading to
confidence
heading into the
upcoming
stretch.
“I feel good
in general right
now,” Kofoid
said. “And I
think it helps
to have that
positive mindset
anywhere, but on
the other hand I
know that half
miles are
something that I
need to get
better on, and
it’s something
that I haven’t
really been
exposed to all
that much. When
I took those
three years and
ran Midgets, it
made it less
possible for me.
“But last
year with Dylan
I feel like on
the half-mile
stuff was the
best I’ve ever
felt. We’ve went
to Knoxville a
few times and
almost won an
All-Star race
there. Or at
least had a shot
and ran second.
We were okay in
our (Knoxville
Nationals)
prelim night. We
just qualify
really well
there, and
that’s a huge
part. Then we
finished eighth
last year (in
the Knoxville
Nationals).”
With more
than 60 nights
remaining on the
schedule,
there’s still
plenty of racing
left to go in
2024. Any World
of Outlaws
season has its
ups and downs,
and Kofoid and
the Roth crew
will have to
fight through
some off nights
along the way.
But Kofoid has
made it clear he
belongs with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt. The bar
was set high
when this
California kid
was winning
races in his
early teenage
years. And now
that he’s
arrived on the
sport’s biggest
stage, he
continues to
raise the bar
even higher as
he lives out his
dream with the
World of
Outlaws.
“Once you
have a good run
and you kind of
figure out what
you need to do
the next time,
and you hope it
snowballs from
there,” Kofoid
said. “And it’s
kind of done
that. We’re
looking forward
to keeping it
going, and we’re
just having
fun.”
Kofoid’s
debut season
with the World
of Outlaws
continues this
weekend (April
26-27) with
Knoxville
Raceway’s
Premier Chevy
Dealers Clash.
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WHAT TO
WATCH FOR: World of
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Springtime Knoxville
Stop
A tightening top
five in the
standings headline a
rare April visit to
The Sprint Car
Capital of the World
KNOXVILLE, IA
(April 23, 2024) -
There’s never a bad
time to visit
Knoxville Raceway.
And for the first
time in a dozen
years, the historic
half mile is ready
to welcome the World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Cars in the month of
April.
“The Sprint Car
Capital of the
World” is the
destination for the
Premier Chevy
Dealers Clash (April
26-27). The trip
will be the first
two of eight
scheduled nights at
Knoxville for the
World of Outlaws in
2024. It’s only
April, but it’s
never too early to
start padding the
notebook for
August’s NOS Energy
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A huge field of
stars from all over
the country is
expected to fill the
Knoxville pit area
this weekend with
plans to chase a
pair of $12,000
paydays and prepare
for “The Granddaddy
of ‘Em All.”
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Let’s look at
the weekend’s top
storylines:
TOP FIVE
IS TIGHT: The
2024 World of
Outlaws championship
battle appears
primed to stay tight
all the way to
Charlotte, NC when
#AllDirtRoads lead
to the World
Finals. The top
five tightened this
past weekend, and
only 68 points
separate the leading
five drivers.
David Gravel
continues to lead
the way despite a
crash at Paducah
cutting into his
advantage. He’s been
the most consistent
driver in 2024
behind the wheel of
the Big Game
Motorsports #2
having already
bagged eight podiums
and 12 top fives
through 15 races.
Donny Schatz sits
second – 34 markers
behind Gravel – amid
his pursuit of an
11th championship.
With only two
finishes outside the
top 10 so far this
season, it’s the
most consistent he
and the Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing
team have looked in
recent years.
Giovanni Scelzi
holds down the third
spot after leading
the points earlier
in the season. A DNF
at 81 Speedway to
conclude March put
an end to his
perfect stretch of
top 10s, but Scelzi
and KCP Racing have
since rebounded with
six straight
finishes of ninth or
better.
Logan Schuchart
and Shark Racing
have been quietly
consistent all
season, leading them
to the fourth spot
only 12 points
behind Scelzi. The
Hanover, PA driver
owns a 6.8 average
finish this year and
hasn’t finished
worse than 12th.
Carson Macedo
completes the
current top five,
four markers behind
Schuchart. The Jason
Johnson Racing #41
continues to shake
off a forgettable
start at the 2024
DIRTcar Nationals.
In the 11 races
since the season
opening event,
Macedo hasn’t missed
the top 10 and owns
a 4.45 average
finish.
SCHATZVILLE: It’s
impossible to head
to Knoxville without
viewing Donny
Schatz’s
mind-blowing résumé
on the Marion County
Fairgrounds that
he’ll look to add to
this weekend.
His Knoxville
Nationals success is
well documented with
11 triumphs in the
sport’s most
prestigious race,
one away from Steve
Kinser’s record of
12. He’s also been
on the podium a
whopping 20 times in
“The Granddaddy of
‘Em All.”
But the Knoxville
success isn’t
limited to the
Nationals for
Schatz. The 10-time
Series champion has
topped 11 World of
Outlaws Features at
the Iowa oval in
months not named
August. He’s the
second most recent
April winner with
the Series, topping
a spring visit back
in 2007. The Fargo,
ND native has also
won in May, June,
and October at
Knoxville.
ROOKIES
IN RHYTHM: Michael
“Buddy” Kofoid and
Bill Balog are
separated by 22
years of age, but
they’re united in
being rookies on the
World of Outlaws
tour. And lately
they’ve been united
in being two of the
fastest cars on
track.
Kofoid is one of,
if not the hottest
drivers among the
World of Outlaws
roster at the
moment. He’s reeled
off four consecutive
podiums and 10
consecutive top 10s
aboard the Roth
Motorsports #83. The
Penngrove, CA driver
has qualified for
the finale in both
of his Knoxville
Nationals attempts,
picking up Rookie of
the Year honors in
2022 before grabbing
a top 10 last year.
He nearly won at the
half mile last year,
finishing second
with the All-Star
Circuit of
Champions.
Balog has logged
four consecutive
finishes of sixth or
better including a
runner-up at
Paducah, his first
Series podium since
2019. The “North
Pole Nightmare” has
plenty of Knoxville
experience with
tastes of success
here and there. He’s
been in the top 10
in multiple
Knoxville Nationals
prelims.
The chase for the
Kevin Gobrecht
Rookie of the Year
currently sees
Kofoid holding a
102-point advantage
over Balog heading
into Knoxville.
APRIL
ABSENCE: This
weekend is set to
end a 12-year
drought of April
World of Outlaws
action in Knoxville.
But before this
recent absence the
half mile was a
common stop of the
tour in the spring.
The World of
Outlaws have
contested 43
Knoxville Features
in the month of
April. The first was
April 21, 1979 and
topped by Sammy
Swindell. The
Germantown, TN
legend also claimed
the most recent on
April 28, 2012.
Swindell has won the
most in April with
13 checkered flags.
The only driver that
will be in the pit
area this weekend
with an April World
of Outlaws win on
the black zook clay
is Donny Schatz.
This weekend will
reignite the
tradition of the
country’s greatest
Sprint Car drivers
visiting the Marion
County Fairgrounds
in the spring.
KNOXVILLE
KNOWLEDGE: Knoxville
has always offered
some of the toughest
local competition in
the country for the
World of Outlaws to
face and expect this
weekend to be no
different.
Brian Brown
headlines the crop
of Knoxville
regulars.
“Blackjack’s” 65
overall Knoxville
victories rank
second behind only
the legendary Danny
Lasoski. Among those
wins are a trio
with The Greatest
Show on
Dirt including one
last June.
Two-time and
defending Knoxville
track champion –
Austin McCarl – will
be in the hunt to
secure his first
World of Outlaws win
at his home track.
The Altoona, IA
native is a former
Knoxville Nationals
pole sitter (2022),
and last year he sat
on the pole of night
one of the Premier
Chevy Dealers Clash
before earning his
third career World
of Outlaws top five.
Plenty of more
local talents are
likely to join the
field this weekend
including
Knoxville’s own
Riley Goodno, Tasker
Phillips
(Pleasantville, IA),
McKenna Haase (Des
Moines, IA), Chris
Martin (Ankeny, IA),
Cole Mincer
(Burlington, IA),
and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT
A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday,
April 26-27 at Knoxville
Raceway in Knoxville, IA
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
(15/82 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big
Game Motorsports #2
(2110 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian
Racing #15 (-34 PTS)
3. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP
Racing #18 (-52 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart –
Shark Racing #1S (-64
PTS)
5. Carson Macedo – Jason
Johnson Racing #41 (-68
PTS)
6. Michael Kofoid – Roth
Motorsports #83 (-108
PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild
– Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall
Racing #17 (-154 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B
Squared Motorsports #17B
(-210 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss –
Brock Zearfoss Racing
#3Z (-314 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley –
Sides Motorsports #7S
(-388 PTS)
NOS ENERGY
DRINK FEATURE WINNERS
(10 Drivers):
3 Wins – David
Gravel, Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz
1 Win – Brad Sweet,
Tyler Courtney, Brent
Marks, Giovanni Scelzi,
Carson Macedo, Rico
Abreu, Brady Bacon
FEATURE LAPS
LED (13 Drivers):
94 Laps – David
Gravel
77 Laps – Sheldon
Haudenschild
56 Laps – Giovanni
Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson Macedo
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
42 Laps – Donny Schatz
26 Laps – Brady Bacon
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
13 Laps – Anthony Macri,
Michael Kofoid
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS (8
Drivers):
4 Quick Times –
Carson Macedo
2 Quick Times – Brent
Marks, Michael Kofoid,
Giovanni Scelzi, David
Gravel
1 Quick Time – Landon
Crawley, Brian Brown,
Aaron Reutzel
HEAT RACE
WINNERS (20 Drivers):
8 Heat Wins – David
Gravel
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni
Scelzi, Sheldon
Haudenschild
5 Heat Wins – Carson
Macedo, Michael Kofoid
4 Heat Wins – Brent
Marks, Rico Abreu
2 Heat Wins – Brian
Brown, Tyler
Courtney, Landon Crawley
1 Heat Win – Corey Day,
Justin Peck, Bill Balog,
Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock
Zearfoss, Logan
Schuchart, Bill Rose,
Ryan Timms, Donny
Schatz, Danny Sams III
TOYOTA DASH
APPEARANCES (30
Drivers):
12 Dashes – David
Gravel
11 Dashes – Giovanni
Scelzi
10 Dashes – Carson
Macedo
9 Dashes – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Michael
Kofoid
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu,
Bill Balog
5 Dashes – Brent Marks,
Donny Schatz, Landon
Crawley, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler
Courtney, Brian Brown
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet,
Aaron Reutzel
1 Dash – Anthony Macri,
Justin Peck, Zeb Wise,
Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe
Jr., Brock Zearfoss,
Bill Rose, Ryan Timms,
Garet Williamson, James
McFadden, Logan
McCandless, Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom, Danny
Sams III
MICROLITE
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN
WINS (12 Drivers):
1 LCS – Austin
McCarl, Bill Balog,
Corey Day, Kasey Kahne,
Koty Adams, Jace Park,
Anthony Macri, Landon
Crawley, Logan
McCandless, Garet
Williamson, Brock
Zearfoss, Kevin Newton
KSE HARD
CHARGER AWARDS (12
Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers –
Carson Macedo, Logan
Schuchart, Donny Schatz
1 Hard Charger – Aaron
Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Brock
Zearfoss, Chase Randall,
Chris Windom, Noah Gass,
Austin McCarl, Giovanni
Scelzi
PODIUM
FINISHES (15 Drivers):
8 Podiums – David
Gravel
5 Podiums – Donny
Schatz, Carson Macedo,
Michael Kofoid
4 Podiums – Sheldon
Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet,
Rico Abreu, Giovanni
Scelzi
2 Podiums – Tyler
Courtney, Brent Marks
1 Podium – Justin Peck,
Anthony Macri, Aaron
Reutzel, Bill Balog,
Brady Bacon
TOP 10
FINISHES (36 Drivers):
14 Top 10s – Giovanni
Scelzi
13 Top 10s – Donny
Schatz, David Gravel,
Logan Schuchart
12 Top 10s – Michael
Kofoid
11 Top 10s – Carson
Macedo
9 Top 10s – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Bill Balog
6 Top 10s – Tyler
Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu
4 Top 10s – Anthony
Macri, Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Brad Sweet,
Brian Brown, Aaron
Reutzel
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms,
Chase Randall, Cole
Macedo
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise,
Corey Day, Cory Eliason,
Landon Crawley, Jacob
Allen, Chris Windom,
Garet Williamson, James
McFadden, Joe B. Miller,
Kraig Kinser, Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom, Scotty
Milan
2024 WORLD OF
OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day,
Date / Track / Location
/ Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 /
Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Brad
Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 /
Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / David
Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Tyler
Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL /
Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 /
Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Donny
Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 /
Cotton Bowl Speedway /
Paige, TX / Brent Marks
(1)
7. Sat, March 16 /
Cotton Bowl Speedway /
Paige, TX / Giovanni
Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 /
Kennedale Speedway Park
/ Kennedale, TX / Carson
Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81
Speedway / Wichita, KS /
Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36
Raceway / Osborn, MO /
David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 /
Arrowhead Speedway /
Colcord, OK / Sheldon
Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 /
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / David
Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 /
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / Donny
Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 /
Paducah International
Raceway / Paducah, KY /
Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 /
Tri-State Speedway /
Haubstadt, IN / Brady
Bacon (1)
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race fans will be treated to
a doubleheader weekend at
Atomic Speedway with the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series and
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota in May.
For the
first time, the two national
series will run together at
the 3/8-mile Chillicothe, OH
track on Friday-Saturday,
May 24-25.
It'll mark
the end of the World of
Outlaws' spring Ohio swing
and the Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series' first stop in Ohio
this season.
The iconic
Ohio track has produced some
of the most exciting races
in World of Outlaws history
and has seen four different
winners in the last four
Series races there –
including Ohio's Sheldon
Haudenschild in 2022.
Last year,
Jade Avedisian scored the
win with the Xtreme Outlaw
Midgets at Atomic – one of
five victories she picked up
en route to her becoming the
first women to win a
national dirt racing title.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday-Saturday, May
24-25
Location – Chillicothe, OH
Track Record (Sprint Cars) –
10.915 sec. set by Brock
Mayes in 2005
Track Record (Midgets) –
14.036 sec. set by Daniel
Whitley on July 29, 2023
Times (ET) –
2PM Gates Open
4PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets –
Available at
WorldofOutlaws.com/tix.
How to Watch – Can't make it
to the track? Watch every
lap live on DIRTVision.
Last Race
Video Recap (Sprint Cars on
May 27, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueA_v-2_8K4
Last Race
Video Recap (Xtreme Outlaw
Midgets on July 29, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBP-7WuWis4
Previous
World of Outlaws winners at
Atomic –
2023 - Brad Sweet on May 26,
Carson Macedo on May 27
2022 - Sheldon Haudenschild
on May 28
2009 - Donny Schatz on
August 1
2008 - Donny Schatz on July
26
2007 - Terry McCarl on July
28
2006 - Donny Schatz on
August 5
2005 - Donny Schatz on
September 27
2004 - Jason Meyers on May
11
2003 - Daryn Pittman on July
31
Previous
Xtreme Outlaw winners at
Atomic –
2023 – Jade Avedisian on
July 29
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World
of Outlaws Make Springtime
Knoxville Stop
A tightening top five in
the standings headline a
rare April visit to The
Sprint Car Capital of the
World
KNOXVILLE, IA (April 23,
2024) - There’s never a bad
time to visit Knoxville
Raceway. And for the first
time in a dozen years, the
historic half mile is ready
to welcome the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars in the month of
April.
“The Sprint Car Capital
of the World” is the
destination for the Premier
Chevy Dealers Clash (April
26-27). The trip will be the
first two of eight scheduled
nights at Knoxville for the
World of Outlaws in 2024.
It’s only April, but it’s
never too early to start
padding the notebook for
August’s NOS Energy Drink
Knoxville Nationals
presented by Casey’s –
offering up Sprint Car
immortality, a $190,000
winner’s check, and more
than a million dollars in
total purse money.
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A huge field of stars
from all over the country is
expected to fill the
Knoxville pit area this
weekend with plans to chase
a pair of $12,000 paydays
and prepare for “The
Granddaddy of ‘Em All.”
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Let’s look at the
weekend’s top storylines:
TOP FIVE IS TIGHT: The
2024 World of Outlaws
championship battle appears
primed to stay tight all the
way to Charlotte, NC when
#AllDirtRoads lead to the
World Finals. The top five
tightened this past weekend,
and only 68 points separate
the leading five drivers.
David Gravel continues to
lead the way despite a crash
at Paducah cutting into his
advantage. He’s been the
most consistent driver in
2024 behind the wheel of the
Big Game Motorsports #2
having already bagged eight
podiums and 12 top fives
through 15 races.
Donny Schatz sits second
– 34 markers behind Gravel –
amid his pursuit of an 11th
championship. With only two
finishes outside the top 10
so far this season, it’s the
most consistent he and the
Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian
Racing team have looked in
recent years.
Giovanni Scelzi holds
down the third spot after
leading the points earlier
in the season. A DNF at 81
Speedway to conclude March
put an end to his perfect
stretch of top 10s, but
Scelzi and KCP Racing have
since rebounded with six
straight finishes of ninth
or better.
Logan Schuchart and Shark
Racing have been quietly
consistent all season,
leading them to the fourth
spot only 12 points behind
Scelzi. The Hanover, PA
driver owns a 6.8 average
finish this year and hasn’t
finished worse than 12th.
Carson Macedo completes
the current top five, four
markers behind Schuchart.
The Jason Johnson Racing #41
continues to shake off a
forgettable start at the
2024 DIRTcar Nationals. In
the 11 races since the
season opening event, Macedo
hasn’t missed the top 10 and
owns a 4.45 average finish.
SCHATZVILLE: It’s
impossible to head to
Knoxville without viewing
Donny Schatz’s mind-blowing
résumé on the Marion County
Fairgrounds that he’ll look
to add to this weekend.
His Knoxville Nationals
success is well documented
with 11 triumphs in the
sport’s most prestigious
race, one away from Steve
Kinser’s record of 12. He’s
also been on the podium a
whopping 20 times in “The
Granddaddy of ‘Em All.”
But the Knoxville success
isn’t limited to the
Nationals for Schatz. The
10-time Series champion has
topped 11 World of Outlaws
Features at the Iowa oval in
months not named August.
He’s the second most recent
April winner with the
Series, topping a spring
visit back in 2007. The
Fargo, ND native has also
won in May, June, and
October at Knoxville.
ROOKIES IN RHYTHM:
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and
Bill Balog are separated by
22 years of age, but they’re
united in being rookies on
the World of Outlaws tour.
And lately they’ve been
united in being two of the
fastest cars on track.
Kofoid is one of, if not
the hottest drivers among
the World of Outlaws roster
at the moment. He’s reeled
off four consecutive podiums
and 10 consecutive top 10s
aboard the Roth Motorsports
#83. The Penngrove, CA
driver has qualified for the
finale in both of his
Knoxville Nationals
attempts, picking up Rookie
of the Year honors in 2022
before grabbing a top 10
last year. He nearly won at
the half mile last year,
finishing second with the
All-Star Circuit of
Champions.
Balog has logged four
consecutive finishes of
sixth or better including a
runner-up at Paducah, his
first Series podium since
2019. The “North Pole
Nightmare” has plenty of
Knoxville experience with
tastes of success here and
there. He’s been in the top
10 in multiple Knoxville
Nationals prelims.
The chase for the Kevin
Gobrecht Rookie of the Year
currently sees Kofoid
holding a 102-point
advantage over Balog heading
into Knoxville.
APRIL ABSENCE: This
weekend is set to end a
12-year drought of April
World of Outlaws action in
Knoxville. But before this
recent absence the half mile
was a common stop of the
tour in the spring.
The World of Outlaws have
contested 43 Knoxville
Features in the month of
April. The first was April
21, 1979 and topped by Sammy
Swindell. The Germantown, TN
legend also claimed the most
recent on April 28, 2012.
Swindell has won the most in
April with 13 checkered
flags. The only driver that
will be in the pit area this
weekend with an April World
of Outlaws win on the black
zook clay is Donny Schatz.
This weekend will
reignite the tradition of
the country’s greatest
Sprint Car drivers visiting
the Marion County
Fairgrounds in the spring.
KNOXVILLE KNOWLEDGE:
Knoxville has always offered
some of the toughest local
competition in the country
for the World of Outlaws to
face and expect this weekend
to be no different.
Brian Brown headlines the
crop of Knoxville regulars.
“Blackjack’s” 65 overall
Knoxville victories rank
second behind only the
legendary Danny Lasoski.
Among those wins are a trio
with The Greatest Show on
Dirt including one last
June.
Two-time and defending
Knoxville track champion –
Austin McCarl – will be in
the hunt to secure his first
World of Outlaws win at his
home track. The Altoona, IA
native is a former Knoxville
Nationals pole sitter
(2022), and last year he sat
on the pole of night one of
the Premier Chevy Dealers
Clash before earning his
third career World of
Outlaws top five.
Plenty of more local
talents are likely to join
the field this weekend
including Knoxville’s own
Riley Goodno, Tasker
Phillips (Pleasantville,
IA), McKenna Haase (Des
Moines, IA), Chris Martin
(Ankeny, IA), Cole Mincer
(Burlington, IA), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, April
26-27 at Knoxville Raceway
in Knoxville, IA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (15/82 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big
Game Motorsports #2 (2110
PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian
Racing #15 (-34 PTS)
3. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP
Racing #18 (-52 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark
Racing #1S (-64 PTS)
5. Carson Macedo – Jason
Johnson Racing #41 (-68 PTS)
6. Michael Kofoid – Roth
Motorsports #83 (-108 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild –
Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall
Racing #17 (-154 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared
Motorsports #17B (-210 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock
Zearfoss Racing #3Z (-314
PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides
Motorsports #7S (-388 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE
WINNERS (10 Drivers):
3 Wins – David Gravel,
Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Wins – Donny Schatz
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler
Courtney, Brent Marks,
Giovanni Scelzi, Carson
Macedo, Rico Abreu, Brady
Bacon
FEATURE LAPS LED (13
Drivers):
94 Laps – David Gravel
77 Laps – Sheldon
Haudenschild
56 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson Macedo
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
42 Laps – Donny Schatz
26 Laps – Brady Bacon
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
13 Laps – Anthony Macri,
Michael Kofoid
11 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (8
Drivers):
4 Quick Times – Carson
Macedo
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks,
Michael Kofoid, Giovanni
Scelzi, David Gravel
1 Quick Time – Landon
Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron
Reutzel
HEAT RACE WINNERS (20
Drivers):
8 Heat Wins – David
Gravel
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni
Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo,
Michael Kofoid
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown,
Tyler Courtney, Landon
Crawley
1 Heat Win – Corey Day,
Justin Peck, Bill Balog, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Brock
Zearfoss, Logan Schuchart,
Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Donny
Schatz, Danny Sams III
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES
(30 Drivers):
12 Dashes – David Gravel
11 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
10 Dashes – Carson Macedo
9 Dashes – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Bill
Balog
5 Dashes – Brent Marks,
Donny Schatz, Landon
Crawley, Logan Schuchart
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney,
Brian Brown
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Aaron
Reutzel
1 Dash – Anthony Macri,
Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey
Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss, Bill Rose,
Ryan Timms, Garet
Williamson, James McFadden,
Logan McCandless, Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom, Danny Sams
III
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE
SHOWDOWN WINS (12 Drivers):
1 LCS – Austin McCarl,
Bill Balog, Corey Day, Kasey
Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace
Park, Anthony Macri, Landon
Crawley, Logan McCandless,
Garet Williamson, Brock
Zearfoss, Kevin Newton
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS
(12 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Carson
Macedo, Logan Schuchart,
Donny Schatz
1 Hard Charger – Aaron
Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Brock
Zearfoss, Chase Randall,
Chris Windom, Noah Gass,
Austin McCarl, Giovanni
Scelzi
PODIUM FINISHES (15
Drivers):
8 Podiums – David Gravel
5 Podiums – Donny Schatz,
Carson Macedo, Michael
Kofoid
4 Podiums – Sheldon
Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Rico
Abreu, Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney,
Brent Marks
1 Podium – Justin Peck,
Anthony Macri, Aaron
Reutzel, Bill Balog, Brady
Bacon
TOP 10 FINISHES (36
Drivers):
14 Top 10s – Giovanni
Scelzi
13 Top 10s – Donny Schatz,
David Gravel, Logan
Schuchart
12 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
11 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
9 Top 10s – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Bill Balog
6 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu
4 Top 10s – Anthony Macri,
Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Brad Sweet,
Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms,
Chase Randall, Cole Macedo
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe
Jr., Zeb Wise, Corey Day,
Cory Eliason, Landon
Crawley, Jacob Allen, Chris
Windom, Garet Williamson,
James McFadden, Joe B.
Miller, Kraig Kinser, Ayrton
Gennetten, Brady Bacon,
Emerson Axsom, Scotty Milan
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS
SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE &
WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track /
Location / Winner (Total
Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville,
FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville,
FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville,
FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville,
FL / Sheldon Haudenschild
(1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville,
FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton
Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX /
Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton
Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX /
Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale
Speedway Park / Kennedale,
TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81
Speedway / Wichita, KS /
Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36
Raceway / Osborn, MO / David
Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead
Speedway / Colcord, OK /
Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 /
Federated Auto Parts Raceway
at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David
Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 /
Federated Auto Parts Raceway
at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny
Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah
International Raceway /
Paducah, KY / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 /
Tri-State Speedway /
Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon
(1)
For the full 2024 World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car schedule, CLICK
HERE.
1 MONTH ALERT: Xtreme
Outlaw Midget National Tour
Returns to Salisbury's
Millbridge Speedway
SALISBURY, NC (April 22,
2024) – The Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series presented by
Toyota is returning home in
May to kick off a week of
motorsports activities in
North Carolina.
Millbridge Speedway –
which hosted the Series'
inaugural race in 2022 –
will again be the site of
the DIAEDGE Double Down
Showdown, Tuesday-Wednesday,
May 21-22.
The biggest stars in dirt
Midget racing will be in
attendance, inlcuding 2023
Xtreme Outlaw champion Jade
Avedisian – the first women
to win a national
championship in dirt racing
– Oklahoma's Cannon
McIntosh, who swept the two
Millbridge races last year,
2022 Xtreme Outlaw champion
Zach Daum, and local
standouts Trevor Cline and
Ethan Mitchell – both from
Mooresville, NC.
With the race leading up
to NASCAR's Coke 600 weekend
at Charlotte Motor Speedway,
the two-day event also tends
to bring out some of the
biggest names in racing to
compete, such as NASCAR Cup
Series drivers Chase Briscoe
and Carson Hocevar.
EVENT INFO
Date – Tuesday-Wednesday,
May 21-22
Location – Salisbury, NC
Times (ET) –
2PM Pit Gates Open
5PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps & Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at
track
How to Watch – If you can't
make it to the track, you
can watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap
(May 23, 2023) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-r5WFm2Q4o
Previous Xtreme Outlaw
Winners at Millbridge –
2023 – Cannon McIntosh on
May 23 & May 24
2022 – Gavan Boschele on May
24, Taylor Reimer on May 25
HAUBSTADT HEATER: Brady
Bacon Outduels Gravel for
Second Straight Tri-State
Victory
The
Macho Man swaps the top spot
multiple times with David
Gravel before driving away
to win
HAUBSTADT, IN (April 20,
2024) - Brady Bacon has
Tri-State Speedway figured
out.
Last year “The Macho Man”
finally broke through at the
Haubstadt, IN bullring. After
countless near misses and cases
of heartbreak with the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars at Tri-State, he made the
elusive trip to Victory Lane for
his first Series win in 2023.
And he came back for an encore
in 2024. The Broken Arrow, OK
native started third in Saturday
night’s Feature, had a fierce
battle with David Gravel for the
top spot, and then drove
expertly through lapped traffic
to go back-to-back at the
“Hoosier State” facility.
The Haubstadt crowd that’s
grown to love Bacon throughout
his endless wingless success in
the state of Indiana welcomed
him to Victory Lane with a
massive roar.
“I had a really good car on
the bottom,” Bacon said. “It was
going to be hard to pass him
(Gravel) just in open track, but
I could move around a little bit
more than him, I think. And then
once we got out front with those
yellows, I just couldn’t make
mistakes on those restarts. He
got close to me on one of them.
I thought we had a really good
car in open air, so I was liking
those yellows at the end, but we
could still maneuver in
traffic.”
Last year Bacon’s win made
him the 150th driver to win a
World of Outlaws race.
Saturday’s victory made him the
101st with at least two. He
became only the fifth driver to
top consecutive World of Outlaws
race at Tri-State Speedway,
joining Doug Wolfgang, Andy
Hillenburg, Paul McMahan, and
Carson Macedo.
The 40-lap main event was led
to green by David Gravel and
Logan Schuchart. Gravel darted
ahead to secure the early lead
while the third-starting Bacon
slipped under Schuchart for
second.
The game of cat and mouse
began as Bacon locked his sights
on the Big Game Motorsports #2.
The battle intensified when
traffic became a factor. Bacon
quickly closed in aboard the TKH
Motorsports #21H.
On Lap 9 Bacon rolled under
Gravel to grab the lead and
ignite a war for the top spot.
The next lap Gravel launched a
slide job to snag the spot back.
Bacon promptly returned the
favor by sliding Gravel in Turn
1. Down the back straightaway
Gravel crossed over and drove
back ahead entering Turn 3 and
pulled ahead to calm the battle
for a little while.
It didn’t take long to heat
back up as Bacon reeled him back
in as they worked through more
traffic. Bacon looked low in
Turns 1 and 2 on Lap 16 to pull
alongside Gravel but couldn’t
quite clear him. In the next set
of corners, “The Macho Man”
mustered the strength he needed
to power ahead on the bottom and
lead the 16th circuit. And this
time he had no intentions of
letting Gravel back by.
Over the second half of the
race, Bacon delivered a
masterclass in working through
traffic. He moved wherever he
needed to on the quarter mile.
He sliced through cars on the
top and the bottom of Tri-State
Speedway. By the time the
checkered flag flew, Bacon had
lapped up to 11th as he secured
his second straight Haubstadt
victory with The Greatest Show
on Dirt.
Bacon had so much fun on
Saturday night, it had him
itching to strap the wing on
more often.
“A lot of people come
together to make this happen,”
Bacon said. “If we could a
little more help, we could
probably do this wing stuff a
little more often, so anyone can
give us a call.”
After leading early, Gravel
held on for the runner-up spot.
The result served as an
encouraging bounce back after a
crash on Friday at Paducah. He
and the Big Game Motorsports
crew are already up to a
Series-leading eight podiums in
2024. Saturday also allowed him
to extend his lead atop the
standings to 34 markers ahead of
Donny Schatz.
“I thought we were maybe
equally as good early, but once
the fuel load came off he
(Bacon) was superior,” Gravel
said. “I thought I got through
lapped traffic really, really
good, and I saw him underneath
me, and I did an aggressive move
in lapped traffic, and that’s
how he got the lead from me.
Man, he just diced through
lapped traffic there in the last
10 laps. Obviously, he was the
best car last year and the best
car this year.”
Rounding out the top three
for the third straight race was
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid in the
Roth Motorsports #83. The
Californian us up to four
consecutive podiums as he and
his team continue to build
momentum amid Kofoid’s rookie
year.
“It’s funny at a track like
this, running winged Sprint Cars
you’re always trying to drive
straight and everything, and
here you throw all that out the
window and get her backed in,”
Kofoid said. “We just tried to
get that feeling more
comfortable and getting stuck
like that here is huge. We made
great improvements from the Dash
to the Feature. I feel like I
could move around a lot more and
turn down and not get too free
and make speed off the bottom,
which is something I’ve
struggled with here even in
Midgets.”
Carson Macedo and Logan
Schuchart completed the top
five.
A 17th to 11th run gave Donny
Schatz the KSE Racing Hard
Charger.
David Gravel picked up his
second Simpson Quick Time of the
year and the 112th of his
career.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One,
Three, and Four went to David
Gravel (249th Heat Race win of
career), Danny Sams III (first
of career), Sheldon Haudenschild
(105th of career). Milton
Hershey School Heat Two belonged
to Carson Macedo (118th of
career).
David Gravel won the Toyota
Racing Dash.
Brock Zearfoss won the Micro-Lite
Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars make a
springtime stop at Knoxville
Raceway for two nights (April
26-27) next weekend. For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
Haubstadt IN 4/20/24
NOS Energy
Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1.
21H-Brady Bacon[3]; 2. 2-David
Gravel[1]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[4];
4. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 5. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[2]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog[9];
7. 16T-Cole Macedo[12]; 8.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 9.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[13]; 10.
27-Emerson Axsom[6]; 11. 15-Donny
Schatz[17]; 12. 3-Ayrton
Gennetten[14]; 13. 70-Kraig
Kinser[11]; 14. 99-Skylar Gee[18];
15. 12S-Adyn Schmidt[15]; 16.
24D-Danny Sams III[8]; 17. 122-Joe B
Miller[16]; 18. 12-Robert
Ballou[23]; 19. 97-Scotty Milan[10];
20. 7S-Landon Crawley[24]; 21.
16TH-Kevin Newton[19]; 22. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[21]; 23. 23B-Brian
Bell[20]; 24. 15K-Creed Kemenah[22]
MicroLite Last Chance Showdown
(12 Laps): 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[3];
2. 15K-Creed Kemenah[2]; 3.
12-Robert Ballou[6]; 4. 7S-Landon
Crawley[10]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[1];
6. 17GP-Jadon Rogers[12]; 7. 6-Bill
Rose[5]; 8. 29X-Brayton Lynch[11];
9. 34-Sterling Cling[7]; 10. 42-Andy
Bishop[8]; 11. 29-Logan
McCandless[4]; 12. 5K-Kevin Thomas
Jr[9]
Toyota Dash (8 Laps): 1. 2-David
Gravel[2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1];
3. 21H-Brady Bacon[6]; 4. 83-Michael
Kofoid[4]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[8];
6. 27-Emerson Axsom[3]; 7.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 8.
24D-Danny Sams III[7]
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 2-David
Gravel[1]; 2. 21H-Brady Bacon[4]; 3.
17B-Bill Balog[2]; 4. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[5]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[8]; 6.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 7. W20-Greg
Wilson[3]; 8. 7S-Landon Crawley[7]
Milton Hershey School Heat 2 (10
Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2.
27-Emerson Axsom[2]; 3. 97-Scotty
Milan[3]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[6];
5. 99-Skylar Gee[7]; 6. 29-Logan
McCandless[8]; 7. 34-Sterling
Cling[5]; 8. 15K-Creed Kemenah[4]
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 24D-Danny
Sams III[2]; 2. 83-Michael
Kofoid[1]; 3. 70-Kraig Kinser[3]; 4.
12S-Adyn Schmidt[5]; 5. 16TH-Kevin
Newton[6]; 6. 6-Bill Rose[7]; 7.
42-Andy Bishop[8]; 8. 29X-Brayton
Lynch[4]
Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[2]; 2. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[1]; 3. 16T-Cole Macedo[4];
4. 122-Joe B Miller[3]; 5. 23B-Brian
Bell[6]; 6. 12-Robert Ballou[7]; 7.
5K-Kevin Thomas Jr[5]; 8. 17GP-Jadon
Rogers[8]
Sea Foam Qualifying (2 Laps): 1.
2-David Gravel, 00:12.761[31]; 2.
41-Carson Macedo, 00:12.766[17]; 3.
83-Michael Kofoid, 00:12.837[23]; 4.
1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:12.841[10];
5. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:12.872[4]; 6.
27-Emerson Axsom, 00:12.937[26]; 7.
24D-Danny Sams III, 00:12.950[8]; 8.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild,
00:12.986[6]; 9. W20-Greg Wilson,
00:12.993[1]; 10. 97-Scotty Milan,
00:13.044[5]; 11. 70-Kraig Kinser,
00:13.076[28]; 12. 122-Joe B Miller,
00:13.092[2]; 13. 21H-Brady Bacon,
00:13.093[32]; 14. 15K-Creed
Kemenah, 00:13.100[22]; 15.
29X-Brayton Lynch, 00:13.111[16];
16. 16T-Cole Macedo, 00:13.134[7];
17. 18-Giovanni Scelzi,
00:13.168[30]; 18. 34-Sterling
Cling, 00:13.247[18]; 19. 12S-Adyn
Schmidt, 00:13.271[15]; 20. 5K-Kevin
Thomas Jr, 00:13.278[29]; 21.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:13.279[20];
22. 3-Ayrton Gennetten,
00:13.279[12]; 23. 16TH-Kevin
Newton, 00:13.307[13]; 24. 23B-Brian
Bell, 00:13.314[3]; 25. 7S-Landon
Crawley, 00:13.316[24]; 26.
99-Skylar Gee, 00:13.464[14]; 27.
6-Bill Rose, 00:13.539[19]; 28.
12-Robert Ballou, 00:13.715[25]; 29.
15-Donny Schatz, 00:13.792[11]; 30.
29-Logan McCandless, 00:13.919[21];
31. 42-Andy Bishop, 00:13.930[9];
32. 17GP-Jadon Rogers, 00:14.000[27]
LIKE FATHER LIKE SON: Sheldon
Haudenschild Rides the Haud Line to
Paducah Victory
Haudenschild rips by Bill
Balog early and drives to third
World of Outlaws win of 2024 (Trent
Gower Photo)
PADUCAH, KY (April 19, 2024) -
The apple doesn’t fall far from the
tree in the Haudenschild family.
Almost 14 years to the date that
Jac Haudenschild drove to the win at
Kentucky’s Paducah International
Raceway, his son – Sheldon
Haudenschild – put together a very
similar race to make his own trip to
Victory Lane.
Back in 2010, Jac slipped by
Jason Sides exiting Turn 4 on the
opening lap and led the entire
distance for the win. On Friday
night, Sheldon blasted by Bill Balog
in Turn 4 on Lap 2 and controlled
the remainder of the race to triumph
with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars. In Haudenschild
fashion, neither shied from
Paducah’s intimidating topside on
their path to victory.
The Paducah crowd that hadn’t
seen The Greatest Show on Dirt come
to town since 2012 erupted as
Haudenschild climbed atop the
Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 in
Victory Lane.
“Hats off to (Kyle) Ripper, Steve
(Kinzer Dussel), and Luke (Vaughn),”
Haudenschild said. “They’ve been
putting the work in, and it pays
off. Happy to get this whole NOS
Energy Drink team back in Victory
Lane. We’ve got all the guys from
J&J (Auto Racing) here. I’m so happy
to be back in their cars and on a
good program.”
Haudenschild is up to 37 career
World of Outlaws wins, giving him
sole possession of 20th on the
all-time win list. It was the
Wooster, OH native’s first win in
the state of Kentucky, making the
“Bluegrass State” the 17th different
he’s won inside the borders of.
Paducah is the 24th different
racetrack where he’s topped a World
of Outlaws race. After winning three
races all of last year, Haudenschild
has already reached three victories
through only 14 races in 2024.
Bill Balog and Haudenschild
brought the 30-lapper to green. The
“North Pole Nightmare” jumped out to
the early advantage, but
Haudenschild didn’t let him get far.
The 30-year-old fired a slide job in
Turn 1 on the second lap that
cleared the Anderson’s Maple #17B.
Balog battled back down the back
straightaway with a crossover to
regain the spot. Balog slid toward
the top in Turns 3 and 4, but
Haudenschild roared around him on
the top exiting the corner to secure
the lead.
Throughout the opening laps
Haudenschild opened up the advantage
as he ripped the cushion. While
Haudenschild set sail up front,
battles broke out behind him all
over the 3/8-mile. Shortly before
Haudenschild put 10 laps in the
books he began to encounter traffic.
The slower cars along Balog to close
back in, trimming the lead from
nearly two seconds to under a second
in only a couple laps.
But right when it appeared a
battle for the lead may be shaping
up, Haudenschild put multiple lapped
cars between himself and Balog to
extend the lead as they neared the
halfway mark.
Carson Macedo and David Gravel
began to close in on Balog to create
a three-car battle for second.
Gravel slipped ahead of Macedo for
third, and then a couple laps later
the trio started to slice and dice
leading them to driving three-wide
down the back straightaway for the
spot. A caution for a spinning Danny
Sams III put the battle on hold.
The ensuing restart brought
chaos. Michael “Buddy” Kofoid took
advantage of a huge run down the
back straightaway to slide both
Gravel and Balog to take second. The
Roth Motorsports #83 narrowly
cleared Balog, who looked to turn
underneath Kofoid but made contact
with Gravel. The impact sent Gravel
spinning toward the infield and led
to contact with Brock Zearfoss,
sending them both over and bringing
out the red flag. Gravel’s night was
done, and his point lead shrank to
16 markers as a result.
The crash lined the field up for
a restart with 13 laps remaining,
but Haudenschild had no intentions
of allowing any late-race drama. The
2017 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the
Year took off on his way to a
commanding victory as the World of
Outlaws returned to Paducah for the
first time in a dozen years.
“I felt like it was a little hard
to pass, and I felt like if anybody
was going to pass me with how fast I
was able to rip the top, it would’ve
been pretty difficult to throw a
slider,” Haudenschild said. “I felt
like my entry was really good, so if
I needed to I could kind of come off
of it a little bit and be a little
safer. When you know you’ve got to
make speed, you’ve got to keep it
straight up there and not drag the
wall.”
Balog held on to notch the
runner-up spot, marking his best
finish of the year and first podium
outing. He’s now posted three
consecutive top five finishes after
a pair last weekend in Pevely. Balog
continues to exceed his own
expectations with yet another strong
run with his B2 Motorsports team.
“It’s awesome,” Balog said of his
night. “This has been just an
awesome adventure. I’m as surprised
as you are some of these nights. The
car has been good, and we keep
getting greedier and greedier. I
didn’t really have anything for
Sheldon there, but we were able to
race pretty good and hang on to
second.”
Kofoid brought the Roth
Motorsports #83 home third. He and
the Roth crew continue to build
momentum with three consecutive
World of Outlaws podiums.
“I can’t thank Dennis and Teresa
Roth enough for the opportunity to
drive this iconic, beautiful race
car,” Kofoid said. “And Mobil 1 and
Toyota for continuing to back us and
make it possible.”
The brothers Cole and Carson
Macedo completed the top five.
A 13th to sixth effort aboard the
KCP Racing #18 earned Giovanni
Scelzi the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo snagged his fourth
Simpson Quick Time of the year in
Seafoam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and
Three belonged to Carson Macedo
(117th Heat Race win of career) and
David Gravel (248th of career).
Milton Hershey School Heat Two went
to Buddy Kofoid (20th of career).
Bill Balog won the Toyota Racing
Dash.
Kevin Newton won the Micro-Lite
Last Chance Showdown.
Brock Zearfoss earned the Smith
Titanium Brake Systems Break of the
Race.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their
only 2024 Indiana visit with a night
at Haubstadt’s Tri-State Speedway on
Saturday, April 20. Tickets will be
available at the gate.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
Paducah International
Speedway KY 4/19/24
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps):
1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 2.
17B-Bill Balog[1]; 3. 83-Michael
Kofoid[6]; 4. 16T-Cole Macedo[9]; 5.
41-Carson Macedo[4]; 6. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[13]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[12];
8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 9.
97-Scotty Milan[7]; 10. 3-Ayrton
Gennetten[3]; 11. 21H-Brady
Bacon[8]; 12. 15K-Creed Kemenah[11];
13. 70-Kraig Kinser[17]; 14.
7S-Landon Crawley[18]; 15. 24D-Danny
Sams III[15]; 16. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[10]; 17. 34-Sterling
Cling[20]; 18. 99-Skylar Gee[21];
19. W20-Greg Wilson[24]; 20.
29-Logan McCandless[16]; 21.
16TH-Kevin Newton[19]; 22. 6-Bill
Rose[23]; 23. 2-David Gravel[5]; 24.
122-Joe B Miller[22]
MicroLite Last Chance Showdown
(12 Laps): 1. 16TH-Kevin Newton[1];
2. 34-Sterling Cling[4]; 3.
99-Skylar Gee[3]; 4. 122-Joe B
Miller[2]; 5. 6-Bill Rose[5]; 6.
W20-Greg Wilson[7]; 7. 17GP-Cole
Duncan[8]; 8. 3M-Howard Moore[6]; 9.
37-Ayden Gatewood[10]; 10. 42-Andy
Bishop[11]; 11. 23B-Brian Bell[9]
Toyota Dash (6 Laps): 1. 17B-Bill
Balog[1]; 2. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[4]; 3. 3-Ayrton
Gennetten[6]; 4. 41-Carson
Macedo[2]; 5. 2-David Gravel[3]; 6.
83-Michael Kofoid[5]
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 41-Carson
Macedo[1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 3.
97-Scotty Milan[3]; 4. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[6]; 5. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[5]; 6. 29-Logan
McCandless[8]; 7. 99-Skylar Gee[7];
8. 122-Joe B Miller[4]; 9. 17GP-Cole
Duncan[10]; 10. 42-Andy Bishop[9]
Milton Hershey School Heat 2 (8
Laps): 1. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2.
3-Ayrton Gennetten[4]; 3. 21H-Brady
Bacon[3]; 4. 15K-Creed Kemenah[5];
5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 6.
70-Kraig Kinser[8]; 7. 34-Sterling
Cling[10]; 8. 3M-Howard Moore[9]; 9.
23B-Brian Bell[6]; 10. 16TH-Kevin
Newton[2]
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 2-David
Gravel[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1]; 3. 16T-Cole
Macedo[3]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 5.
24D-Danny Sams III[6]; 6. 7S-Landon
Crawley[5]; 7. 6-Bill Rose[7]; 8.
W20-Greg Wilson[9]; 9. 37-Ayden
Gatewood[8]
Qualifying (2 Laps): 1. 41-Carson
Macedo, 00:14.212[6]; 2. 83-Michael
Kofoid, 00:14.393[14]; 3. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild, 00:14.432[2]; 4.
17B-Bill Balog, 00:14.546[8]; 5.
16TH-Kevin Newton, 00:14.571[4]; 6.
2-David Gravel, 00:14.633[26]; 7.
97-Scotty Milan, 00:14.758[7]; 8.
21H-Brady Bacon, 00:14.763[1]; 9.
16T-Cole Macedo, 00:14.763[23]; 10.
122-Joe B Miller, 00:14.899[5]; 11.
3-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:15.072[9];
12. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:15.089[21];
13. 18-Giovanni Scelzi,
00:15.129[16]; 14. 15K-Creed Kemenah,
00:15.147[28]; 15. 7S-Landon
Crawley, 00:15.162[12]; 16. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss, 00:15.221[17]; 17.
23B-Brian Bell, 00:15.281[19]; 18.
24D-Danny Sams III, 00:15.337[13];
19. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:15.380[29];
20. 1S-Logan Schuchart,
00:15.493[22]; 21. 6-Bill Rose,
00:15.554[24]; 22. 29-Logan
McCandless, 00:15.606[20]; 23.
70-Kraig Kinser, 00:15.645[18]; 24.
37-Ayden Gatewood, 00:15.666[15];
25. 42-Andy Bishop, 00:15.707[10];
26. 3M-Howard Moore, 00:15.723[3];
27. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:16.010[11];
28. 17GP-Cole Duncan, 00:16.010[25];
29. 34-Sterling Cling, 00:16.182[27]
WHAT TO
WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Make
Lone 2024 Stops in Kentucky, Indiana
Paducah brings the Series to
Kentucky for the first time since
2012 while Tri-State makes its
annual spring appearance
PADUCAH, KY (April 16, 2024) - The
only 2024 trips to Kentucky and
Indiana are up next for the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars.
First up is a Friday, April 19, visit to
Kentucky’s Paducah International Raceway
to bring The Greatest Show on Dirt back
to the “Bluegrass State” for the first
time in 12 years. Then, a trip north
across the Ohio River takes the tour to
the “Hoosier State.” Indiana may be
known for basketball, but in the Sprint
Car world it’s known for bullrings, and
down in southern Indiana Haubstadt is
home to one of the best – Tri-State
Speedway. The quarter mile welcomes the
World of Outlaws for the 45th time on
Saturday, April 20.
A highly anticipated return to a
state starved of the nation’s best
Sprint Car drivers and one of the most
anticipated races of the year is set to
create a thrilling double header this
weekend.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top
storylines:
BACK IN THE BLUEGRASS: A
dozen long years have passed since The
Greatest Show on Dirt has competed in
the state of Kentucky, but Paducah’s
Friday event is set to welcome the tour
back to the “Bluegrass State.”
Back in 2012 when the World of
Outlaws last visited, Paducah was also
the destination, and Joey Saldana drove
the Kasey Kahne Racing #9 to his 87th
career win. Of the 2024 roster, only
Donny Schatz, Kraig Kinser, and Bill
Rose were full-time for the most recent
Kentucky trip.
The World of Outlaws have completed
10 races in the state of Kentucky at two
tracks – seven at Paducah and three at
Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway (Calvert
City, KY). The first was hosted by
Paducah in 1998 and won by Jeff
Swindell. All 10 races have produced a
different name in Victory Lane, and the
trend will continue Friday as none of
the previous Kentucky winners will be in
the field.
TRI-STATE TRIUMPHS: Only
two of the current crop of World of
Outlaws stars have been to Tri-State
Speedway Victory Lane, and they’re two
of the best on a quarter-mile – Carson
Macedo and David Gravel.
The Haubstadt bullring has been one
of Macedo’s best tracks throughout the
years. The Lemoore, CA driver topped
three consecutive trips to Tri-State
from 2020-2022. He hasn’t finished worse
than fourth at the quarter mile in his
last five attempts, and he’s led laps in
the last four. The three wins put
Tri-State in a tie with Eldora Speedway
and Jackson Motorplex for the winningest
track on his Series résumé. He’s also
tied with Mark Kinser for the fourth
most victories. Only Steve Kinser (eight
wins), Sammy Swindell (five wins), and
Craig Dollansky (four wins) own more.
Macedo enters this weekend on a roll
of nine consecutive top 10s, including a
pair of podiums this past weekend at
I-55.
Gravel has twice conquered Tri-State
(2016 & 2018), and both came when he was
behind the wheel of the CJB Motorsports
#5. The current point leader has been in
the top five in six of his 14 Haubstadt
starts.
The Watertown, CT native carries the
momentum of seven consecutive top fives
including a run of five straight top
twos at one point during the stretch.
His win last Friday at I-55 pushed Big
Game Motorsports to 97 World of Outlaws
wins as they continue to near the rare
triple-digit territory.
HAUBSTADT HEARTBREAK: There’s
no doubt that Sheldon Haudenschild knows
his way around Tri-State Speedway, but a
win has eluded him in seemingly every
way possible.
Back in 2017, Haudenschild led 13
laps before contact with a lapped car
left him with a sixth-place finish. The
following year he led seven laps before
contact with Justin Peck on a restart
with 10 laps to go gave him a DNF. The
next two visits he finished second
including a drive from 18th in 2019. The
Wooster, OH native led 10 laps in 2021
before a flat tire with less than 10
laps remaining dropped the heartbreak.
And most recently Haudenschild led 16
laps last year before Brady Bacon snuck
by with only a few circuits remaining.
Overall, he’s led 46 Feature laps and
finished runner-up on three occasions,
but he’s yet to grasp a checkered flag.
He’ll look to change that this weekend
with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing
crew as he makes his 11th Haubstadt
visit.
A RARE DONNY DOUBLE: Not
often do the World of Outlaws visit two
tracks where Donny Schatz is yet to win,
but that’s exactly the scenario this
weekend.
The 10-time Series champion has been
in the pit area for all seven visits to
Paducah. After missing the top 10 in the
first two, Schatz found consistency with
five straight finishes of seventh or
better highlighted by a runner-up in
2009.
Tri-State Speedway has been the
closest thing to kryptonite for the
living legend. It’s the track where he’s
made the most starts (26) without a win.
He’s knocked on the door a handful of
times with six top fives, peaking at
third in 2008.
The Fargo, ND driver has been strong
all of 2024 with a 5.46 average finish
through the first 13 races. He’ll head
to Paducah and Tri-State fresh off an
I-55 win looking to challenge for his
first victory at both facilities.
BUDDY BREAKTHROUGH?: The
2024 season started with some ups and
downs for Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and
Roth Motorsports, but over the last few
weeks they’ve locked into a strong
groove.
The rookie hasn’t missed the top 10
since a cut tire ended a potential
winning run at Volusia in early March.
As the weeks continue Kofoid and his
team look to be gaining more and more
steam toward their first win of the
season. Three of the last four races
have resulted in podium runs for the
Penngrove, CA driver.
Friday will mark Kofoid’s Paducah
debut, but he’s got plenty of Tri-State
experience. He finished 13th with the
World of Outlaws last year at Haubstadt.
He’s also competed there six times with
the USAC National Midgets, bagging a
trio of runner-up finishes.
PRIMED FOR A FIRST-TIME: There’s
something about Tri-State Speedway that
makes it a prime location for first-time
Series winners. Whether it’s the
surface, size, shape, or all three
combined, the Indiana oval tends to put
new faces in Victory Lane.
Six times the quarter mile has
provided a driver’s first World of
Outlaws win. The trend began with the
track’s first race when Lee James won on
May 13, 1979. Three months later it was
Larry “Buckwheat” Gates taming Tri-State
for his one and only Series victory.
Fast forward to 1992 when Texan Gary
Wright snagged his first checkered flag
with The Greatest Show on Dirt at
Haubstadt.
The latest three new winners have all
arrived in the last decade. Indiana’s
own Parker Price-Miller went to Victory
Lane in August of 2017. Then, in 2020,
Marion, IL’s Carson Short traveled one
state east for Tri-State glory. Most
recently, Brady Bacon topped the 2023
visit to become the 150th different
winner in Series history.
Saturday offers the next opportunity
for another potential new winner to
arise from Tri-State Speedway.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, April 19 at Paducah
International Raceway in Paducah, KY
Saturday, April 20 at Tri-State Speedway
in Haubstadt, IN
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (13/82 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game
Motorsports #2 (1860 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing #15 (-48 PTS)
3. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing #18 (-72
PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing #1S
(-88 PTS)
5. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing
#41 (-100 PTS)
6. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports #83
(-146 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 (-188 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports
#17B (-244 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss
Racing #3Z (-288 PTS)
10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports
#7S (-370 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE
WINNERS (9 Drivers):
3 Wins – David Gravel
2 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny
Schatz
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney,
Brent Marks, Giovanni Scelzi, Carson
Macedo, Rico Abreu
FEATURE LAPS LED (12
Drivers):
80 Laps – David Gravel
56 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson Macedo
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
42 Laps – Donny Schatz
48 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
13 Laps – Anthony Macri, Michael Kofoid
10 Laps – Bill Balog
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS (8 Drivers):
3 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks, Michael
Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian
Brown, Aaron Reutzel, David Gravel
HEAT RACE WINNERS (19
Drivers):
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, David
Gravel
5 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Rico Abreu,
Michael Kofoid
3 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Tyler
Courtney, Landon Crawley
1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin
Peck, Bill Balog, Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss, Logan Schuchart, Bill
Rose, Ryan Timms, Donny Schatz
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (26
Drivers):
11 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
10 Dashes – David Gravel
8 Dashes – Carson Macedo
7 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
6 Dashes – Bill Balog
5 Dashes – Brent Marks, Donny Schatz,
Landon Crawley
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian
Brown, Logan Schuchart
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Aaron Reutzel
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck, Zeb
Wise, Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms,
Garet Williamson, James McFadden, Logan
McCandless
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE
SHOWDOWN WINS (10 Drivers):
1 LCS – Austin McCarl, Bill Balog,
Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace
Park, Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley,
Logan McCandless, Garet Williamson
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (11
Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo,
Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Aaron
Reutzel, Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris
Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl
PODIUM FINISHES (13 Drivers):
7 Podiums – David Gravel
5 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu,
Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi,
Michael Kofoid
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri,
Aaron Reutzel
TOP 10 FINISHES (31
Drivers):
12 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi,
David Gravel
11 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
10 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
9 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
7 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill
Balog
6 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
5 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Rico Abreu
4 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Brock
Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Brian Brown,
Aaron Reutzel
2 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Chase Randall
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam
Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Cory
Eliason, Landon Crawley, Jacob Allen,
Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, James
McFadden, Joe B. Miller, Kraig Kinser
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT
CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track /
Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild
(1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway
/ Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway
/ Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway
Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway /
Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway /
Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway /
Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David
Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny
Schatz (2)
For the full 2024 World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK
HERE.
PEVELY
POWERHOUSE: Donny Schatz Drives Away
to I-55 World of Outlaws Victory
Schatz takes
the lead early and builds a
commanding lead on his way to third
win at the Pevely, MO oval (Trent
Gower Photo)
PEVELY, MO (April 13, 2024) -
Donny Schatz is undeniably one of
the best to ever drive a Sprint Car.
And the 10-time World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car champion
gave yet another example of why on
Saturday night.
The Greatest Show on Dirt invaded
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for
the second straight night, and Schatz
gave the huge crowd a show. The Fargo,
ND driver started fourth for the 40-lap
finale, took the lead on Lap 11, and
stretched his advantage to nearly five
seconds at one point before taking the
checkered flag for his second win of
2024. The trip to Victory Lane felt
especially rewarding after a 20th place
Qualifying effort left him and the Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team
playing catch up early in the night.
“If you were near my trailer after
Qualifying, you probably heard some
choice words, so I apologize for that,”
Schatz said. “It just shows the heart of
this team. It’s such a double-edged
razor blade somedays. We dug out of a
huge hole tonight and got a win at a
racetrack we typically don’t run good
on. We threw two kitchen sinks at it
tonight. This place is demanding, and we
haven’t been to Victory Lane here in a
long time and didn’t really know what
the track was going to do. I just went
where everybody wasn’t, and it actually
felt pretty good.”
Schatz upped his World of Outlaws win
total to 313. The victory was his third
at I-55 and first since 2015. It also
marked his 50th top-10 finish at the
Pevely, MO bullring – making it the
fifth track where he’s reached the
impressive feat. Win number two of 2024
makes it 26 consecutive seasons of
multiple World of Outlaws checkered
flags.
The 40-lap main event got off to a
wild start. Michael “Buddy” Kofoid led
the field to green with Logan McCandless
– making only his sixth Series
appearance – to his outside. McCandless
slipped up down the front straightaway
allowing the second row of Bill Balog
and Donny Schatz to his inside. In the
first set of corners, Kofoid got tight
which let Balog roll by him down the
back straightaway to take the lead and
pace the opening circuit.
An early restart saw near disaster at
the front of the field. Kofoid used a
huge run to attack Balog for the lead
exiting Turn 2. Balog slid up, and
Kofoid used evasive action to avoid
making contact with the Anderson’s Maple
#17B. Behind the top two Schatz stuck
the bottom and rolled right by Kofoid to
snag the runner-up spot.
Over the next few laps Kofoid
challenged Schatz in an attempt to
regain second, but Schatz fended him off
and set his sights on Balog. The “North
Pole Nightmare” kept a solid advantage,
but Schatz began to close in as traffic
thickened ahead.
On the 11th circuit, Balog found
himself caught up behind a lapped car
which opened the door for Schatz. The
pilot of the Carquest #15 fired a slide
job in Turns 3 and 4 and cleared both
Balog and the slower car.
Balog stayed right with Schatz
throughout the next couple circuits. But
it didn’t take long for Schatz to
establish a rhythm and begin to look
like prime Donny Schatz. He put a pair
of lapped cars between himself and Balog
and began to pull away.
From there, Schatz sliced his way
through the tail of the field with
precision. If they were running high in
front of him, he went low. If they were
low, he went high. If they were in the
middle, he could choose either the top
or the bottom. Schatz’s lead bloomed to
as much as 4.6 seconds.
Carson Macedo took the second spot
from Balog on Lap 25 and looked to bring
a battle to Schatz. As the race dipped
inside 10 laps remaining, the Jason
Johnson Racing pilot began to take
chunks out of the margin. He cut it
below two seconds on Lap 36, but it was
too little, too late as Schatz rolled to
his third I-55 win.
“Sometimes it’s probably better to be
in the position where you’re in that
second row not knowing what the
racetrack is going to do,” Schatz said.
“And I think that was a huge thing
tonight. The #41 there he was pretty
good on the bottom early, and I couldn’t
ever really get down there. I was
worried about the hole off of (Turn) 2.
Hats off to the whole Carquest team. It
was actually a pretty fun race. Normally
when we come here it’s up near the
fence. And tonight, we could roll around
on the fence, on the bottom, kind of
anywhere. So that felt really good.”
Macedo’s runner-up gave him
back-to-back podium efforts with the JJR
crew. He’s still yet to miss the top-10
since the finale of DIRTcar Nationals in
early February. Another strong Albaugh
#41 machine led Macedo to another solid
outing, his sixth top three in the last
eight I-55 races.
“I feel like we had a strong race car
there throughout that whole race,”
Macedo said. “I was able to move around
a lot in traffic. Philip Dietz did an
incredible job there. I feel like we
made some good adjustments in the Dash
and got even better there in the
Feature, which feels really good.”
Rounding out the top three was Buddy
Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports crew.
The pairing continues to build momentum
with their third podium in the last four
races. A win seems imminent for the
Penngrove, CA native. After the race, a
contrite Kofoid offered apologies for
some late contact with David Gravel.
“First off I just want to apologize
to David and his whole crew,” Kofoid
said. “Obviously, that was not my
intention. I feel really bad about that.
I know saying that isn’t going to change
anything… We were good all day. Good
weekend for our Roth Motorsports/Mobil
1, Toyota guys. I don’t know if we were
good enough to win, but I felt like I
kind of made a couple of mistakes early
and then got going in the middle and
end, but it wasn’t quite enough to get
there.”
David Gravel and Bill Balog completed
the top five.
A 23rd to 11th drive gave Austin
McCarl the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo claimed his third
Simpson Quick Time of the year and the
36th of his career in Sea Foam
Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three,
and Four went to Carson Macedo (116th
Heat Race win of career), Giovanni
Scelzi (44th of career), and Landon
Crawley (second of career). Milton
Hershey School Heat Two belonged to
David Gravel (247th of career).
Garet Williamson won the Micro-Lite
Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
make their only appearances of 2024 in
Kentucky and Indiana next weekend.
First, the tour invades Kentucky’s
Paducah International Raceway for the
first time since 2012 on Friday, April
19. Then it’s the annual stop at
Haubstadt, IN’s Tri-State Speedway on
Saturday, April 20. For tickets to
Paducah, CLICK
HERE. For tickets to Tri-State, call
(812) 768-6025.
If you can’t make it to the track,
catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps):
1. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 2. 41-Carson
Macedo[5]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[1]; 4.
2-David Gravel[6]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[3];
6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 7. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[9]; 8. 87-Aaron Reutzel[19];
9. 70-Kraig Kinser[12]; 10. 2KS-Chase
Randall[16]; 11. 88-Austin McCarl[23];
12. 23-Garet Williamson[21]; 13.
7S-Landon Crawley[8]; 14. 29-Logan
McCandless[2]; 15. 22-Riley Goodno[13];
16. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[15]; 17. 122-Joe
B Miller[14]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[25];
19. 23B-Brian Bell[10]; 20. 37-Ayden
Gatewood[18]; 21. 20G-Noah Gass[24]; 22.
6-Bill Rose[17]; 23. 95-Matt
Covington[20]; 24. 24T-Christopher
Thram[22]; 25. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[11]
For complete results, CLICK
HERE.
Ashton Torgerson Scores First Career Xtreme
Outlaw Series Win in Farmer City Finale
Arizona driver becomes sixth
different winner in first six races of 2024
FARMER CITY, IL (April 13, 2024) – The signs
were there. Mid-pack runs turned to podium
finishes, and it seemed it was only a matter
of time before Ashton Torgerson broke
through to Victory Lane.
On the night following a runner-up finish at
Farmer City Raceway, the 17-year-old
national Midget series rookie from Glendale,
AZ, proved he had the skill to be one spot
better, taking the green from the pole and
leading all but one lap en route to his
first career Feature win with the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
The win gained other accolades as well, as
Torgerson continued the parity streak in
becoming the sixth different winner in the
first six races of the season. It also
counted as his second win of the year with
the co-sanctioning POWRi National Midget
League and, with the help of Keith Kunz
Motorsports (KKM) teammates Cannon McIntosh
and Ryan Timms, gave the Indiana-based team
a sweep of the podium.
After taking the checkered, Torgerson gave
praise to the KKM team, which he joined as a
driver in March. Torgerson first made his
debut with the Xtreme Outlaw Series in May
2023 with Tanner Thorson Racing, and notched
his first podium in the car, but expressed
that his time at KKM thus far has been of
utmost importance.
“This year, with Keith, I just feel super
comfortable and keep getting better each
time,” Torgerson said. “I can’t thank Keith
and the whole crew enough for getting me
this comfortable.”
From the pole on the starting grid,
Torgerson jumped out to the early lead and
quickly encountered pressure from
fifth-starting Chase McDermand. The two
traded passes for the lead before Torgerson
gained enough momentum on the top side to
zoom past McDermand for good on Lap 5.
As the race neared halfway, Timms had
already entered the podium from 11th on the
starting grid, and on Lap 11 made the pass
on McDermand to take second. He began to cut
into Torgerson’s lead and had it down to a
half-second before the race’s only yellow
flag was displayed on Lap 18.
Torgerson knew his car was fast, but also
knew of the competition he had directly
behind him.
“Under the yellow, I was listening to the
[driver radio] and they said, ’67 of Timms,’
and I was like, ‘Well, I know he’s gotta be
fast,’” Torgerson said. “I knew he’d be
quick, and I knew I had to hit my marks, or
he’d be there to capitalize on it.”
On the restart, Timms lunged at an
opportunity to make the pass, trying a slide
job in Turns 3 and 4, but was unable to get
enough speed to slide in Torgerson’s path.
As Torgerson began to pull away in the
closing laps, Timms encountered pressure
from behind from teammate McIntosh.
“I changed my line in (Turns) 3 and 4; I was
entering in on it and turning down and it
gave me a lot of speed going into 1,” Timms
said. “I was slowly catching [Torgerson],
but it allowed Cannon to catch me.
“We got side-by-side and there was kind of a
single-file line on the bottom of lapped
cars, and it was kind of narrow to try and
race each other, and he got by me.”
McIntosh used the slower cars ahead of him
to his advantage, completing the pass on Lap
28 by going around Timms on the outside
through Turns 3 and 4 while Timms stayed low
behind the lapped cars.
“I think we were both catching the leader
and Ryan made a couple mistakes and I was
able to get by him,” McIntosh said.
“Ultimately, just ran out of time to have a
chance to run Ashton down.”
McIntosh pinned the throttle in pursuit of
Torgerson out front, but his time expired.
The Oklahoma racer crossed the stripe in
second over Timms, expanding his points lead
over Timms by 10 up to a total of 27 points.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will get nearly a
month off before returning to action in a
two-race swing through Kansas – Friday, May
10 at Humboldt Speedway and Saturday, May 11
at 81 Speedway.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view
full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 67K-Ashton
Torgerson[1]; 2. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[3]; 3.
67-Ryan Timms[11]; 4. 56D-Mitchell
Davis[13]; 5. 40-Chase McDermand[5]; 6.
97-Gavin Miller[8]; 7. 56-Tyler Edwards[9];
8. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[2]; 9. 97K-Kale
Drake[4]; 10. 43-Gunnar Setser[22]; 11.
7U-Zach Daum[6]; 12. 21K-Karter Sarff[12];
13. 13-Elijah Gile[18]; 14. 55-Trevor
Cline[7]; 15. 1K-Brayton Lynch[15]; 16.
19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[14]; 17. 14S-TJ
Smith[17]; 18. 66-Jayden Clay[25]; 19.
5U-Peter Smith[20]; 20. 98-Luke
Drotschie[16]; 21. 71-Jade Avedisian[10];
22. 57-Mark McMahill[23]; 23. 10C-Dalton
Camfield[24]; 24. 16C-David Camfield Jr[19];
25. 73W-Luke Wackerlin[26]; 26. 17C-Devin
Camfield[21]
BIG GAME BEATDOWN:
David Gravel Leads Every Lap for I-55
Victory
The point
leader picks up his third victory of the
season in impressive fashion
PEVELY, MO (April 12, 2024) - Nothing is
slowing David Gravel right now. And that
held true again on Friday night.
Lapped traffic couldn’t slow him. Cautions that
erased his lead couldn’t slow him. Even a slide
job that briefly cost him the lead couldn’t slow
him at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.
Gravel started on the front row of the Feature
and drove a masterful 40 laps on his way to a
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
victory at the Pevely, MO bullring. The
Watertown, CT native sliced the Big Game
Motorsports machine through heavy traffic and
held off one strong challenge from Michael
“Buddy” Kofoid to secure his third win of 2024.
“What a car we had tonight,” Gravel said. “I
was nervous early on. Qualifying didn’t go very
good, but we were still able to get a good
Qualifying effort there. Cody (Jacobs) kept
working on it, and in the Dash I knew we had
something really good. It feels good to win one
here. I haven’t won here since like 2016. It’s
been way too long.”
The win marked the 91st of Gravel’s career
with The Greatest Show on Dirt, equaling him
with Brad Sweet for ninth on the all-time win
list. It also was his 33rd since joining Tod
Quiring’s Big Game team, making the organization
the team he’s won the most often with in World
of Outlaws competition. Gravel now owns a pair
of I-55 checkered flags, and the track is the
19th in which he’s won at multiple times in
Series competition.
Gravel started the race in the second
position as Toyota Racing Dash winner – Giovanni
Scelzi – led the field to green. Right away
Gravel flexed his muscle by powering around
Scelzi on the top to secure the top spot and
lead the opening lap.
As they worked through the opening circuits
Gravel committed to the low line while Scelzi
worked to build momentum on the top. Scelzi kept
the KCP Racing #18 glued behind Gravel, but
Buddy Kofoid began to reel them both in quickly.
On the sixth lap Kofoid slipped under Scelzi to
take over the runner-up spot.
Up ahead Gravel began to negotiate heavy
lapped traffic. Kofoid started to close in for
the top spot, but the race’s first caution on
Lap 9 gave Gravel a clear track again.
On the restart Gravel moved to the topside,
and Kofoid fired a slider at him aboard the Roth
Motorsports #83. The Penngrove, CA native
couldn’t quite clear Gravel as Kofoid settled
back into second down the back straightaway. It
only took a few laps before Gravel neared the
tail of the field, but it was déjà vu as the
yellow lights again flashed right when the
leaders were staring at heavy traffic.
The next restart served up Gravel’s biggest
challenge of the night as he again went for the
cushion in Turn 1. Kofoid tossed another slide
job and cleared him with this attempt. As they
exited Turn #2, Gravel aimed the Huset’s
Speedway #2 low and drove back by Kofoid down
the back straightaway.
When the race entered the second half, Gravel
truly began to show what his machine was capable
of. He dipped and dived his way through traffic,
stretching his advantage to nearly three seconds
at times. Behind him, a war between Kofoid,
Scelzi, Bill Balog, and Carson Macedo broke out
for positioning inside the top five. The group
swapped many sliders and crossovers as they
jockeyed for spots while Gravel drove away.
A late caution with seven laps remaining gave
Kofoid and the rest of the frontrunners one last
shot at Gravel, but he wasted no time pulling
ahead on the final restart. Kofoid and Macedo
went to battle for second as Gravel drove away
to the win and his fifth consecutive top-two
finish.
“It’s a lot of fun to drive this #2 car right
now. I feel like we’ve kind of been there the
whole year other than Cotton Bowl when we got
into a crash and had to come to the work area,”
Gravel said. “Everything has been going really
good. We’re just going to stay focused, put our
heads down, and keep working.”
Kofoid fended off Macedo’s late challenge to
claim the runner-up spot, marking his best
finish of his rookie season. The 22-year-old is
now on a roll of seven straight top 10s with a
6.29 average finish over that span. Kofoid found
that the race’s cautions came during inopportune
moments that might’ve prevented him from
mustering a better challenge for the win.
“I feel like we were every bit as good as
them (Gravel), maybe more towards the end,”
Kofoid said. “Lapped traffic is kind of where I
thrive and where our car seems to be really good
right now. We’d get to traffic and get to him,
and then the yellow would come out. It kept
repeating itself a few times. I think we
definitely got a lot better throughout the
night. I went from being very uncomfortable to
having a chance to win.”
Completing the top three was Carson Macedo
and the Jason Johnson Racing team. Macedo hasn’t
missed the top 10 since the final night of
DIRTcar Nationals in early February as he
continues to build momentum. The Lemoore, CA
native owns podiums in five of the last seven
World of Outlaws races at I-55. He used some
strong restarts to climb from the fifth starting
spot to second at one point before settling for
third.
“I think plugging the bottom was kind of my
goal there,” Macedo said of his restarts. “I
felt like a lot of guys would kind of sling
around the top, and if I could hit it down there
right and not grab that little lip and get my
front end over, I could execute down there
pretty nice, get down the back stretch, and beat
them into Turn 3. Hats off to Philip Dietz, Adam
Zimmerman, and Robby McQuinn. They worked hard
all night.”
Bill Balog and Giovanni Scelzi completed the
top five.
A 24th to 12th drive in his first Series
start of the season gave Noah Gass the KSE
Racing Hard Charger.
Giovanni Scelzi claimed his second Simpson
Quick Time of the year and the 13th of his
career.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four
went to Giovanni Scelzi (43rd Heat Race win of
career), Carson Macedo (115th of career), and
David Gravel (246th of career). Milton Hershey
School Heat Two belonged to Donny Schatz (522nd
of career).
Logan McCandless won the Micro-Lite Last
Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars finish up
the weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at
I-55 on Saturday, April 13. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch
every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1.
2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 3.
41-Carson Macedo[5]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[4]; 5.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 6. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[6]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[11]; 8.
15-Donny Schatz[7]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[13];
10. 122-Joe B Miller[12]; 11. 70-Kraig
Kinser[17]; 12. 20G-Noah Gass[24]; 13. 88-Austin
McCarl[18]; 14. 24D-Danny Sams III[22]; 15.
7S-Landon Crawley[14]; 16. 23B-Brian Bell[15];
17. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[10]; 18. 23-Garet
Williamson[9]; 19. 29-Logan McCandless[21]; 20.
99-Skylar Gee[23]; 21. 21R-Gunner Ramey[16]; 22.
24T-Christopher Thram[19]; 23. 73-Scotty
Thiel[20]; 24. 87-Aaron Reutzel[8]
For full results, CLICK
HERE.
Ryan
Timms Wins
Farmer City
Opener, Becomes
Fifth Different
Winner in Five
Races
Timms’
win, McIntosh’s
fifth-place
finish cuts
points gap down
to 17
FARMER CITY,
IL (April 12,
2024) – Ryan
Timms took a big
step in pursuit
of his first
national Midget
series
championship
Friday night,
winning the
opening round of
racing at Farmer
City Raceway.
The
17-year-old
rising
open-wheel
talent from
Oklahoma City,
OK, owned the
night, setting
the fastest lap
time in his
Qualifying
group, winning
his Heat Race
from fourth,
passing for the
lead in the
Feature on Lap
10 and leading
the rest of the
way for his
first win of the
season with both
the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget
Series presented
by Toyota and
the POWRi
National Midget
League.
Timms’ win
makes him the
fifth different
winner in the
first five races
of the 2024
Xtreme Outlaw
Series season,
joining Thomas
Meseraull,
Cannon McIntosh,
Karter Sarff and
Kale Drake as
Victory Lane
occupants.
Early in the
program, Timms
noted the speed
of the Keith
Kunz Motorsports
(KKM),
LynK/Toyota #67
and took
advantage of it
immediately,
jumping off to a
fast start in
the 25-lap main
event.
“After the
Heat Race, I had
a lot of
confidence going
into the main,”
Timms said.
Kale Drake –
Timms’ teammate
– jumped to the
early lead at
the drop of the
green and led
the opening
circuits ahead
of Chase
McDermand and
Ashton
Torgerson. Timms
quickly found
the top lane to
his liking and
devised his plan
to start making
passes.
“Once we went
into (Turns) 3
and 4, I was
able to just
rail the top and
I saw how much
of the gap
between me and
the lead cars
closed,” Timms
said. “I knew we
were gonna be
passing for the
lead soon.”
After getting
by Torgerson for
third, Timms
threw his first
big slide job on
McDermand,
diving deep into
Turn 3 on the
bottom and
sliding up in
front of
McDermand to
take his line
away out of Turn
4.
“It’s a lot
wider in (Turns)
3 and 4 and it
was really
hooked-up on the
bottom to the
middle getting
into 3, so I
could just sail
it in
wide-open,”
Timms said. “I
could be
five-to-six
car-lengths back
and I could
clear the guy. I
knew that was
where I was
gonna be able to
pass guys.”
Three laps
later, Timms
pulled the slide
job again in 3
and 4, this time
on his KKM
teammate Drake
for the lead.
Now in
control of the
field, Timms
pinned the
throttle,
opening up a
1.5-second
advantage on the
field before a
caution period
restacked the
field with only
seven laps
remaining.
On the Lap 19
restart,
Torgerson took
the green from
third with
McDermand in
front of him.
Torgerson stuck
to the top side
and zoomed past
McDermand off
Turn 4 to take
second at the
line. McDermand
tried to take
the spot back
with a slider of
his own the next
lap in Turn 3,
but Torgerson
crossed him over
to retain second
place out of
Turn 4.
“I saw
[McDermand]
running kind of
the lower line
down there in
(Turns) 3 and 4,
and I felt like
I was probably
one of the
faster cars up
there in 3 and
4,” Torgerson
said. “I just
knew that if I
hit my line up
there, it’d be
pretty hard for
him to get
around me.”
With 20 laps
down and five
remaining, one
final yellow
flag was
displayed,
putting
Torgerson on
Timms’ rear
bumper for the
restart. Despite
his teammate
Torgerson’s
speed behind
him, Timms stuck
to his preferred
groove at the
drop of the
green and held
the lead.
“I just stuck
to running the
bottom, and I
knew if anyone
was going to
pass me, it was
gonna be in
(Turn) 3,” Timms
said. “I’d run
it in wide-open
getting into 3
and 4 around the
top and I’d be
looking to my
inside to see if
anyone was
sliding me so I
could turn and
get a run down
the hill, but
that never
happened.”
Though he was
unable to get
close enough to
Timms to
challenge for
the led,
Torgerson said
he felt like he
should have
been.
“A little bit
longer, I think
we might’ve had
something for
him,” Torgerson
said.
Timms crossed
under the
checkered flag
and bagged the
$4,000 check and
his first career
victory with in
the Xtreme
Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge Series
with Torgerson
second,
McDermand third,
Zach Daum fourth
and Cannon
McIntosh
completing the
top five.
With the win,
Timms chopped
his points gap
down to only 17
points – a
30-point gain on
leader McIntosh.
McDermand also
slimmed his gap
to McIntosh down
to 42, still
riding third in
the standings.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme
Outlaw Midgets
and POWRi
National Midgets
are back in
action at Farmer
City alongside
the World of
Outlaws CASE
Late Models for
another round of
racing on
Saturday night,
April 13.
Tickets are
available at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com;
stream available
on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS (view
full results)
Feature (25
Laps): 1.
67-Ryan
Timms[4]; 2.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[3]; 3.
40-Chase
McDermand[1]; 4.
7U-Zach Daum[5];
5. 71K-Cannon
McIntosh[10]; 6.
97-Gavin
Miller[9]; 7.
9-Kevin Thomas
Jr[6]; 8.
56-Tyler
Edwards[7]; 9.
19M-Ethan
Mitchell[16];
10. 56D-Mitchell
Davis[14]; 11.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[17];
12. 21K-Karter
Sarff[11]; 13.
4K-Kayla
Roell[21]; 14.
14S-TJ
Smith[12]; 15.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[15]; 16.
5U-Peter
Smith[18]; 17.
66-Jayden
Clay[24]; 18.
13-Elijah
Gile[19]; 19.
55-Trevor
Cline[23]; 20.
57-Mark
McMahill[22];
21. 73W-Luke
Wackerlin[25];
22. 43-Gunnar
Setser[8]; 23.
97K-Kale
Drake[2]; 24.
98-Luke
Drotschie[13];
25. 71-Jade
Avedisian[20]
1 MONTH
ALERT: World of
Outlaws, PA
Posse Set to
Clash at Lincoln
Speedway on May
8
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA
(April 10, 2024)
– The World of
Outlaws and PA
Posse will meet
for the first
time this season
at Lincoln
Speedway in
Abbottstown, PA
for the
Federated Auto
Parts Gettysburg
Clash.
Pennsylvania
fans will be
treated to a
special midweek
show with the
best Sprint Car
drivers in the
country dueling
for a $12,000
payday.
The last time
the Series
visited Lincoln,
the PA Posse
walked away with
the win in
dramatic
fashion. Anthony
Macri made a
last corner,
last lap, pass
on Brent Marks
to bring the
crowd to their
feet for a wild
finish.
Of the
current
full-time
drivers, David
Gravel, 10-time
Series champion
Donny Schatz and
Sheldon
Haudenschild
have each picked
up a Series win
at the 3/8-mile
track. Logan
Schuchart, of
Hanover, PA, has
two victories at
the track, but
will be on the
hunt for his
first win there
with the World
of Outlaws.
EVENT
INFO:
Date –
Wednesday, May 8
Location –
Abbottstown, PA
Track Record
– 12.577
seconds by Greg
Hodnett on April
30, 2016
Times
(ET) –
2PM Pit Gates
Open
5PM Grandstand
Gates Open
6:30PM Hot
Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to
follow
Tickets –
Available at
WorldofOutlaws.com/tix
How to Watch
– If you
can't make it to
the track, you
can watch every
lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race
Video Recap (May
10, 2023)–
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNN-Fcgt_7c
Previous
World of Outlaws
Lincoln Speedway
Winners –
2023 – Rico
Abreu on March
18, Anthony
Macri on May 10
2022 – Jacob
Allen on May 11
2021 – Brad
Sweet on May 12
2020 –Sheldon
Haudenschild on
July 23
2019 – Lance
Dewease on May
15
2018 – Freddie
Rahmer on July
19
2017 – David
Gravel on
May 17
2016 – Donny
Schatz on
May 19
2015 – Greg
Hodnett on May
13
2014 – Stevie
Smith on May 14,
Daryn Pittman on
July 17
2013 – Danny
Dietrich on May
16
2012 – Danny
Dietrich on May
10
1998 – Fred
Rahmer on May 30
1997 – Mark
Kinser on May 31
1996 – Mark
Kinser on June 1
1995 – Steve
Kinser on June
3, Dave Blaney
on Aug. 6
1994 – Steve
Kinser on June
4, Steve Kinser
on Aug. 7
1993 – Andy
Hillenburg on
June 5, Bill
Brian Jr. on
Aug. 8
1992 – Steve
Kinser on May 25
1991 – Sammy
Swindell on May
25
1989 – Chris
Eash on May 20,
Don Kreitz on
May 27, Bobby
Davis Jr. on
July 29
1988 – Sammy
Swindell on May
28, Stevie Smith
on June 4, Steve
Kinser on July
30
1987 – Bobby
Allen on May 23,
Steve Kinser on
May 30, Steve
Kinser on Aug. 1
1986 – Bobby
Davis Jr. on May
24, Bobby Davis
Jr. on May 31,
Sammy Swindell
on Aug. 2
1985 – Bobby
Allen on May 25,
Steve Kinser on
June 1, Bobby
Allen on Aug. 3
1984 – Steve
Kinser on May
26, Bobby Davis
Jr. on Aug. 4
1983 – Brad Doty
on May 30, Steve
Kinser on Aug. 6
1981 – Steve
Kinser on June 6
1980 – Sammy
Swindell on May
17, Steve Kinser
on July 19
1979 – Rick
Ferkel on July
21
1978 – Steve
Smith on June
24, Steve Smith
on July 29
WHAT TO
WATCH FOR: Two
Nights of I-55
Action on Tap
for World of
Outlaws
The Greatest
Show on Dirt
makes its annual
springtime stop
at the exciting
Missouri oval
(Trent Gower
Photo)
PEVELY, MO
(April 10, 2024)
- One of the
country’s most
exciting
racetracks is
ready to welcome
the World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars.
Pevely, MO’s
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55
is The Greatest Show
on
Dirt’s destination
this weekend. The
“Show-Me State”
bullring will host
the nation’s best
Sprint Car drivers
for two nights
(April 12-13) of
action. The track
is full of Sprint
Car history. The
World of Outlaws
first visited I-55
in 1987 and have
made at least one
stop at the 1/3-mile
every year since
1996. The track is
the seventh most
visited in Series
history, and Friday
and Saturday will
mark trips 72 and
73.
I-55 always
delivers some of the
most exciting action
of the season and
expect no different
this weekend. The
track just south of
St. Louis offers up
high banks, high
speeds, and hold
your breath sliders.
The two nights of
racing ahead not
only present the
chance to conquer
the historic oval,
but it also serves
as a preview for
August’s Ironman 55.
BUY TWO-DAY
I-55 TICKET
PACKAGE HERE
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I-55 TICKETS
HERE
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HERE
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ON DIRTVision
Let’s look at the
weekend’s top
storylines:
BIG GAME
HUNTING: There’s
been no slowing
David Gravel and the
Big Game Motorsports
crew in recent weeks
as they chase their
first World of
Outlaws
championship.
After a slight
stumble three weeks
ago that saw Gravel
collected in a
Cotton Bowl crash
and finish 12th,
there have been no
hiccups from the
Huset’s Speedway #2.
Gravel hasn’t missed
the top five since
that night and is
currently on a roll
of four consecutive
top two finishes.
The hot streak has
extended his
advantage atop the
standings to 40
points.
Gravel has
displayed
consistency
throughout the years
at I-55. The
Watertown, CT native
owns 21 top 10s in
29 Feature starts at
the 1/3-mile
including a trio
last year. Back in
August of 2016 he
picked up his one
I-55 victory.
MASTER IN
MISSOURI: It’s
tough to find a
racetrack that suits
a driver better than
how I-55 suits
Sheldon
Haudenschild. His
famed driving style
works well on the
intense bullring.
The Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall Racing
driver has visited
I-55 Victory Lane on
four occasions. Back
in 2019 he delivered
an unforgettable
drive when he won
the Ironman 55 by
more than a
10-second advantage.
The four wins are
tied for the most
Haudenschild has
collected at one
track with Beaver
Dam Raceway being
the other. Only the
duos of Sammy
Swindell and Brad
Sweet (six wins) and
Craig Dollansky and
Steve Kinser (five
wins) own more
Pevely victories
than Haudenschild.
Overall,
Haudenschild has six
wins in the state of
Missouri to his
credit, the most
he's chalked up in
any state.
The early season
speed out of the NOS
Energy Drink #17
suggests
Haudenschild will be
in the running for
wins number five and
six in Pevely this
weekend. He’s the
most recent Series
winner having topped
the Jason Johnson
Classic at Arrowhead
Speedway for a
$20,000 payday. He’s
also the only driver
to have led laps in
four different
Features through 11
races.
PEVELY
PRO: Another
driver who has taken
a liking to I-55 is
Lemoore, CA’s Carson
Macedo.
The 27-year-old
made a pair of trips
to Victory Lane at
Pevely in 2022,
including a wild
last lap, last
corner, pass for the
win at the Ironman
55 opener. Those
victories are part
of a pattern of
running up front for
Macedo. In his last
13 Pevely starts,
he’s only missed the
top 10 once and
boasts a 5.62
average result.
Macedo carries
the momentum of
seven straight
finishes of ninth or
better into the
weekend. He and
Jason Johnson Racing
continue to dig out
of a hole dug at
DIRTcar Nationals
and currently reside
fifth in points – 98
markers behind
Gravel.
SHARK
STRENGTH: Federated
Auto Parts driver
Logan Schuchart
always brings out
his A-game when the
tour rolls into
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55.
The Hanover, PA
native struggled a
bit early in his
career at Pevely,
but he’s since
turned things around
to be one of the
track’s strongest
competitors.
Schuchart’s first 10
I-55 Feature starts
resulted in two top
10 finishes. He’s
since taken 18 more
green flags and
picked up a 2018
win, logged 14 top
fives, and posted a
5.83 average finish.
It’s been a
consistent start to
2024 for Schuchart.
He’s taken the Shark
Racing #1S to nine
top 10s through 11
races, highlighted
by four top fives.
His I-55 résumé says
the consistent start
should continue and
potentially put him
in contention for
his first victory of
the season.
ROOKIE
RHYTHM: The
2024 campaign didn’t
get off to the start
Michael “Buddy”
Kofoid had hoped for
with Roth
Motorsports, but
they’ve found a
recent rhythm.
An up and down
start saw Kofoid
post finishes of
24th, ninth, 17th,
fifth, and 16th in
the season’s opening
five races. It’s
been stable
consistency ever
since with six
consecutive top 10s
and an average
finish of seventh in
the last six races.
A third place run at
US 36 this past
weekend gave him his
best finish of the
year so far.
Kofoid’s eight top
10s in 2024 are the
fifth most.
The Series rookie
looks to keep
rolling at I-55
where he’s been
solid with limited
laps. Kofoid debuted
at the Missouri
facility last April
with a 15th to sixth
drive. He returned
for the Ironman 55
and came home 10th
and eighth.
THIS
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND
WHERE
Friday-Saturday,
April 12-13 at
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 in
Pevely, MO
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (11/82
Races):
1. David Gravel –
Big Game Motorsports
#2 (1562 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz –
Tony Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing #15
(-40 PTS)
3. Giovanni Scelzi –
KCP Racing #18 (-58
PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart –
Shark Racing #1S
(-68 PTS)
5. Carson Macedo –
Jason Johnson Racing
#41 (-98 PTS)
6. Sheldon
Haudenschild –
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall Racing
#17 (-136 PTS)
7. Michael Kofoid –
Roth Motorsports #83
(-144 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B
Squared Motorsports
#17B (-234 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss –
Brock Zearfoss
Racing #3Z (-242
PTS)
10. Landon Crawley –
Sides Motorsports
#7S (-322 PTS)
NOS
ENERGY DRINK FEATURE
WINNERS (9
Drivers):
2 Wins – David
Gravel, Sheldon
Haudenschild
1 Win – Brad Sweet,
Tyler Courtney,
Donny Schatz, Brent
Marks, Giovanni
Scelzi, Carson
Macedo, Rico Abreu
FEATURE
LAPS LED (11
Drivers):
56 Laps –
Giovanni Scelzi
55 Laps – Carson
Macedo
54 Laps – Rico Abreu
48 Laps – Sheldon
Haudenschild
40 Laps – David
Gravel
25 Laps – Brad Sweet
13 Laps – Anthony
Macri, Michael
Kofoid
12 Laps – Donny
Schatz
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler
Courtney
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS (8
Drivers):
2 Quick Times –
Brent Marks, Carson
Macedo, Michael
Kofoid
1 Quick Time –
Landon Crawley,
Brian Brown, Aaron
Reutzel, Giovanni
Scelzi, David Gravel
HEAT RACE
WINNERS (18
Drivers):
5 Heat Wins –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
4 Heat Wins – Brent
Marks, Rico Abreu,
Giovanni Scelzi,
David Gravel,
Michael Kofoid
3 Heat Wins – Tyler
Courtney
2 Heat Wins – Brian
Brown
1 Heat Win – Corey
Day, Justin
Peck, Bill Balog,
Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss,
Logan Schuchart,
Bill Rose, Carson
Macedo, Ryan Timms,
Landon Crawley
TOYOTA
DASH APPEARANCES (25
Drivers):
9 Dashes –
Giovanni Scelzi
8 Dashes – David
Gravel
7 Dashes – Rico
Abreu
6 Dashes – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Carson
Macedo
5 Dashes – Brent
Marks, Michael
Kofoid
4 Dashes – Landon
Crawley, Bill Balog,
Tyler Courtney,
Brian Brown, Logan
Schuchart
3 Dashes – Donny
Schatz
2 Dashes – Brad
Sweet
1 Dash – Anthony
Macri, Justin Peck,
Zeb Wise, Corey Day,
Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss, Bill
Rose, Aaron Reutzel,
Ryan Timms, Garet
Williamson, James
McFadden
MICROLITE
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN
WINS (8 Drivers):
1 LCS – Austin
McCarl, Bill Balog,
Corey Day, Kasey
Kahne, Koty Adams,
Jace Park, Anthony
Macri, Landon
Crawley
KSE HARD
CHARGER AWARDS (9
Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers –
Carson Macedo, Logan
Schuchart
1 Hard Charger –
Donny Schatz, Aaron
Reutzel, Jace Park,
Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Brock Zearfoss,
Chase Randall, Chris
Windom
PODIUM
FINISHES (13
Drivers):
6 Podiums – David
Gravel
4 Podiums – Donny
Schatz
3 Podiums – Brad
Sweet, Carson
Macedo, Rico Abreu,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Tyler
Courtney, Brent
Marks
1 Podium – Justin
Peck, Anthony Macri,
Aaron Reutzel,
Michael Kofoid
TOP 10
FINISHES (29
Drivers):
10 Top 10s –
Donny Schatz, Gio
Scelzi, David Gravel
9 Top 10s – Logan
Schuchart
8 Top 10s – Michael
Kofoid
7 Top 10s – Carson
Macedo
6 Top 10s – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Tyler
Courtney
5 Top 10s – Bill
Balog, Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu
4 Top 10s – Anthony
Macri
3 Top 10s – Brad
Sweet, Brian Brown,
Brock Zearfoss
2 Top 10s – Aaron
Reutzel, Ryan Timms
1 Top 10 – Justin
Peck, Kasey Kahne,
Sam Hafertepe Jr.,
Zeb Wise, Corey Day,
Cory Eliason, Landon
Crawley, Jacob
Allen, Chris Windom,
Garet Williamson,
Chase Randall, James
McFadden
2024
WORLD OF OUTLAWS
SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE
& WINNERS:
No. /
Day, Date / Track /
Location / Winner
(Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 /
Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville,
FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 /
Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville,
FL / David Gravel
(1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 /
Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville,
FL / Tyler Courtney
(1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 /
Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville,
FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 /
Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville,
FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
6. Fri, March 15 /
Cotton Bowl Speedway
/ Paige, TX / Brent
Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 /
Cotton Bowl Speedway
/ Paige, TX /
Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 /
Kennedale Speedway
Park / Kennedale, TX
/ Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 /
81 Speedway /
Wichita, KS / Rico
Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 /
US 36 Raceway /
Osborn, MO / David
Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 /
Arrowhead Speedway /
Colcord, OK /
Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
For the full 2024
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Car schedule, CLICK
HERE.
1 MONTH ALERT:
World of Outlaws, PA
Posse Set to Clash at
Lincoln Speedway on May
8
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA
(April 10, 2024) – The
World of Outlaws and PA
Posse will meet for the
first time this season
at Lincoln Speedway in
Abbottstown, PA for the
Federated Auto Parts
Gettysburg Clash.
Pennsylvania fans
will be treated to a
special midweek show
with the best Sprint Car
drivers in the country
dueling for a $12,000
payday.
The last time the
Series visited Lincoln,
the PA Posse walked away
with the win in dramatic
fashion. Anthony Macri
made a last corner, last
lap, pass on Brent Marks
to bring the crowd to
their feet for a wild
finish.
Of the current
full-time drivers, David
Gravel, 10-time Series
champion Donny Schatz
and Sheldon Haudenschild
have each picked up a
Series win at the
3/8-mile track. Logan
Schuchart, of Hanover,
PA, has two victories at
the track, but will be
on the hunt for his
first win there with the
World of Outlaws.
EVENT INFO:
Date – Wednesday, May 8
Location – Abbottstown,
PA
Track Record – 12.577
seconds by Greg Hodnett
on April 30, 2016
Times (ET) –
2PM Pit Gates Open
5PM Grandstand Gates
Open
6:30PM Hot
Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available
at
WorldofOutlaws.com/tix
How to Watch – If you
can't make it to the
track, you can watch
every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap
(May 10, 2023)–
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNN-Fcgt_7c
Previous World of
Outlaws Lincoln Speedway
Winners –
2023 – Rico Abreu on
March 18, Anthony Macri
on May 10
2022 – Jacob Allen on
May 11
2021 – Brad Sweet on May
12
2020 –Sheldon
Haudenschild on July 23
2019 – Lance Dewease on
May 15
2018 – Freddie Rahmer on
July 19
2017 – David Gravel on
May 17
2016 – Donny Schatz on
May 19
2015 – Greg Hodnett on
May 13
2014 – Stevie Smith on
May 14, Daryn Pittman on
July 17
2013 – Danny Dietrich on
May 16
2012 – Danny Dietrich on
May 10
1998 – Fred Rahmer on
May 30
1997 – Mark Kinser on
May 31
1996 – Mark Kinser on
June 1
1995 – Steve Kinser on
June 3, Dave Blaney on
Aug. 6
1994 – Steve Kinser on
June 4, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 7
1993 – Andy Hillenburg
on June 5, Bill Brian
Jr. on Aug. 8
1992 – Steve Kinser on
May 25
1991 – Sammy Swindell on
May 25
1989 – Chris Eash on May
20, Don Kreitz on May
27, Bobby Davis Jr. on
July 29
1988 – Sammy Swindell on
May 28, Stevie Smith on
June 4, Steve Kinser on
July 30
1987 – Bobby Allen on
May 23, Steve Kinser on
May 30, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 1
1986 – Bobby Davis Jr.
on May 24, Bobby Davis
Jr. on May 31, Sammy
Swindell on Aug. 2
1985 – Bobby Allen on
May 25, Steve Kinser on
June 1, Bobby Allen on
Aug. 3
1984 – Steve Kinser on
May 26, Bobby Davis Jr.
on Aug. 4
1983 – Brad Doty on May
30, Steve Kinser on Aug.
6
1981 – Steve Kinser on
June 6
1980 – Sammy Swindell on
May 17, Steve Kinser on
July 19
1979 – Rick Ferkel on
July 21
1978 – Steve Smith on
June 24, Steve Smith on
July 29
Farmer City
Thursday Practice Night
Canceled; Focus Shifts
to Exciting Illini 100
Weekend
FARMER CITY, IL
(April 10, 2024) – With
heavy rain moving into
Farmer City Wednesday
night and continuing
throughout the day on
Thursday, according to
Precision Weather
Service, World of
Outlaws, Xtreme Outlaw
and track officials have
agreed to cancel
Thursday’s Illini 100
practice night.
The decision comes after
consulting Wayne Mahar
of Precision Weather
Service. With rain
Wednesday and Thursday,
but sunny weather Friday
and Saturday, officials
wanted to preserve the
facility and track, so
fans and drivers are
given the best
conditions for the
Illini 100 weekend at
Farmer City Raceway.
With this move, the
focus now shifts to
Friday and Saturday’s
racing events, which
will feature the World
of Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment
Late Models, Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota and
MARS Modifieds.
RELATED:
Farmer City Raceway
Back to Host World of
Outlaws’ Illini 100 For
First Time Since 2021
A stout field is
expected in each field
with multiple Illinois
stars such as four-time
World of Outlaws
champion Brandon
Sheppard, reigning World
of Outlaws champion
Bobby Pierce, 2022 World
of Outlaws champion
Dennis Erb Jr., 2022
Xtreme Outlaw Midget
champion Zach Daum and
more.
The weekend will also
feature the return of
reigning Xtreme Outlaw
champion Jade Avedisian
as she joins the Series
for its debut at Farmer
City Raceway.
RELATED:
Xtreme Outlaw
Midgets Debut at Farmer
City for Illini 100
Pit gates will open at
12 p.m. (CT) and
grandstands will open at
1 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. Hot Laps are
scheduled to start at
6:30 p.m. with racing to
follow. There will be an
autograph session on
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
with World of Outlaws
and Xtreme Outlaw Midget
drivers.
For tickets to the
Illini 100 weekend,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to
the track, you can watch
every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Federated Auto Parts
Becomes Title Sponsor of
Five Additional 2024
World of Outlaws Events
CONCORD, NC (April 9,
2024) – Federated Auto
Parts will have a
prominent presence
throughout the 2024
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car
season, sponsoring five
events across five
states.
The premier auto
parts company will be
the title sponsor for
the events at Lincoln
Speedway (May 8), Wilmot
Raceway (July 12-13),
Merced Speedway (Sept.
14), Sharon Speedway
(Sept. 28) and Dirt Oval
66 (Oct. 18-19).
This is in addition
to its continued
sponsorship of Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at
I-55, which hosts the
World of Outlaws in
April and in August for
the prestigious Ironman
55. The two-day Ironman
event (Aug. 2-3), has
become a marquee stop on
the World of Outlaws
tour, boasting large
paydays and some of the
most exciting racing all
year around the 1/3-mile
bullring.
With that, their
sponsorship spans across
the country, reaching
fans in California,
Illinois, Missouri,
Ohio, Pennsylvania and
Wisconsin. And in
February, Federated Auto
Parts was title sponsor
of DIRTcar Nationals in
Florida for the second
straight year.
“We’re excited to
continue our support of
the World of Outlaws and
dirt racing by reaching
fan across the country
at some of the World of
Outlaws’ biggest events
this year,” said J.R.
Bishop, director of
event marketing & member
services for Federated
Auto Parts. “We share
the World of Outlaws’
passion for creating a
healthy and thriving
dirt racing community,
and by having Federated
Auto Parts’ branding on
these events, it is a
perfect way to support
that cause while
introducing new fans to
the company.”
Federated Auto Parts
joined the World of
Outlaws in 2023,
becoming the title
sponsor of the Federated
Auto Parts DIRTcar
Nationals and several
other events throughout
the year. Their iconic
orange and blue colors
will also be on Logan
Schuchart’s No. 1S Shark
Racing Sprint Car
throughout the season.
For tickets to the
Federated Auto Parts
sponsored events, visit
WorldofOutlaws.com/tix.
If you can’t make it
to the track, you can
watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
About Federated Auto
Parts
Federated Auto Parts,
headquartered in
Staunton, Virginia, is
one of the largest auto
parts distribution and
marketing organizations
in North America.
Federated is dedicated
to supporting its
customers with quality
name brand parts,
programs designed to
grow their businesses,
and experienced counter
people who are
knowledgeable in today’s
evolving automotive
technology. For more
information, visit
www.federatedautoparts.com.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
Debut at Farmer City for
Illini 100
CONCORD, NC (April 9,
2024) – The April racing
schedule for the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota
continues with a visit
to another track
brand-new to the Series
– Farmer City Raceway
for the annual Illini
100.
Standing as one of
the most prestigious
dirt track racing events
in the state of
Illinois, the Illini 100
has traditionally been
billed as a Super Late
Model and DIRTcar UMP
Modified event. But in
2024, the event welcomes
Midget racing to the
card for the first time,
joining the World of
Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment
Late Model Series and
the MARS Modified
Championship.
The stars of Midget
racing’s newest national
tour take on the
1/4-mile bullring for
back-to-back nights of
racing this Friday and
Saturday, April 12-13.
Preceded by an evening
of practice on Thursday,
April 11, Friday’s
program kicks off the
racing action with a
25-lap, $4,000-to-win
main event, leading up
to a 30-lap,
$5,000-to-win finale on
Saturday.
Both nights will be
sanctioned in
conjunction with the
POWRi National Midget
League, marking Rounds
1-2 of competition in
the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge Series. This
10-race miniseries
awards a $2,500 check to
the driver with the most
points accumulated after
all events are complete
in addition to checks
for each of the drivers
in the top-five of final
points.
Tickets for this
weekend’s events are on
sale in advance for $5
off at the links below
and will also be on sale
at the gate on race day.
If you can’t be there to
watch in person, stream
every lap live on
DIRTVision.
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Here are the drivers
to watch and storylines
to follow this weekend:
HOT STREAK – Through
the first four races of
2024, no driver owns
more top-five finishes
than the current Series
points leader, Cannon
McIntosh.
The 21-year-old has
not finished outside of
the top five yet and
boasts the win in the
season-opening weekend
in Du Quoin last month.
He led laps in both
Features last weekend at
US 36 Raceway and Sweet
Springs Motorsports
Complex en route to his
second pair of top-five
finishes, boosting his
lead in the points
standings to 47 over
Keith Kunz Motorsports
teammate Ryan Timms.
Farmer City will be a
track brand-new to
McIntosh this weekend.
The 1/4-mile bullring
has never hosted a
national Midget series
event, and the young
Oklahoma racer will be
among the favorites to
become its first winner.
BOUNCE BACK – Zach
Daum has climbed back
from large points
deficits before and now
prepares to do it again
after a weekend gone bad
in Missouri.
A sixth-place finish
last Friday at US 36
kept him in the thick of
the battle for the
points lead but internal
mechanical failure
struck him early in the
program Saturday at
Sweet Springs, taking
him out of competition
and leaving him with his
first DNS of the season.
That cost him almost 200
points in the standings
as he fell from 16
points out of the lead
in second-place, down to
eighth-place where he
now sits 215 points
behind McIntosh.
Despite his
misfortune, the
32-year-old returns to
racing in his home state
of Illinois this weekend
with a fresh power plant
inside the Trifecta
Motorsports No. 7U.
While he starts a climb
back in the Xtreme
Outlaw standings, he’ll
start fresh with the
first race of the
Challenge Series with
POWRi, of which he was
the champion in 2023.
SHARK’S TANK – Karter
Sarff is back on the
Xtreme Outlaw Series
roster for the third
weekend in-a-row as he
prepares to take on one
of his home-state tracks
at Farmer City.
Sarff, 21, of Mason
City, IL, has made his
presence felt early this
season, knocking off the
Series regulars last
Friday at US 36 for his
third career Xtreme
Outlaw win. He followed
that up with an
eighth-place effort the
next night at Sweet
Springs, vaulting him up
to fourth in the points
standings.
Fitting for the first
race of the 2024 Xtreme
Outlaw-POWRi Challenge
Series, Sarff enters
Farmer City representing
the POWRi side its
defending national
champion – an honor he
clinched in the final
race of the season last
October.
CHAMP RETURNS – Jade
Avedisian returns to the
Xtreme Outlaw Series
roster this weekend
after spending a week on
the asphalt in Sonoma,
CA, for the opening
round of the Toyota GR
Cup.
The reigning Series
champion from Clovis,
CA, will return to the
Keith Kunz Motorsports
stable for both races in
Farmer City following
finishes of 14th and
fourth in the season
opener in Du Quoin last
month.
Like most others in
the field, Avedisian
does not have any laps
in a Midget at Farmer
City but has been strong
on the banked bullrings
in the past with wins at
Jacksonville Speedway,
Southern Illinois
Raceway and Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at
I-55.
BACK IN THE SADDLE –
Gavin Miller has healed
from surgery and has
been cleared to compete
this weekend, returning
to the seat of the KKM
LynK/Toyota No. 97 after
missing the past two
races.
Miller, 17, of
Allentown, PA, posted
finishes of second and
11th in the season
opener last month and
sat fourth in points – a
great start for the
championship hopeful.
However, a crash in a
Micro Sprint event in
California two weeks
later took him out of
action due to an injury
suffered in the incident
and put teammate Kale
Drake in the seat of his
No. 97 for races at US
36 and Sweet Springs.
Drake, 18, of
Collinsville, OK, took
the opportunity and ran
with it, bagging a Heat
win and a seventh-place
result in the Feature at
US 36 before scoring his
first national Midget
series win with a
last-lap pass on
teammate Taylor Reimer
the next night at Sweet
Springs.
While Miller
reassumes his normal
driving duties in the
No. 97, Drake has earned
the right for more seat
time and will also pilot
a KKM car of his own at
Farmer City, making
seven total KKM cars on
the roster this weekend
– comprised of himself,
Ryan Timms, Cannon
McIntosh, Luke
Drotschie, Ashton
Torgerson, Jade
Avedisian, and Gavin
Miller.
THIS WEEKEND AT A
GLANCE
When and where
Friday-Saturday, April
12-13 at Farmer City
Raceway in Farmer City,
IL
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by
Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram –
@XtremeOutlaw
Facebook –
@XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship
points standings (view
full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 872
points (Keith Kunz
Motorsports #71K)
Ryan Timms: -47 points
(Keith Kunz Motorsports
#67)
Chase McDermand: -59
points (CMR-Mounce/Stout
Motorsports #40)
Karter Sarff: -82 points
(Karter Sarff
Motorsports #21K)
Taylor Reimer: -90
points (Keith Kunz
Motorsports #25K)
Ashton Torgerson: -163
points (Keith Kunz
Motorsports #67K)
Hayden Reinbold: -180
points
(Reinbold/Underwood
Motorsports #19AZ)
Zach Daum: -215 points
(Trifecta Motorsports
#7U)
TJ Smith: -239 points
(Mounce/Stout
Motorsports #14S)
Trevor Cline: -257
points (Cline Racing
#55)
Toyota Feature
winners (4 drivers)
1 win – Thomas Meseraull
(Engler Racing), Cannon
McIntosh (Keith Kunz
Motorsports), Karter
Sarff (Karter Sarff
Motorsports #21K), Kale
Drake (Keith Kunz
Motorsports #97)
Toyota Feature laps
led (4 drivers)
36 laps – Cannon
McIntosh
35 laps – Joe B. Miller
27 laps – Thomas
Meseraull
12 laps – Taylor
Reimer
11 laps – Karter Sarff
4 laps – Tyler
Edwards
1 lap – Kale Drake
Whitz RC Racing
Products Quick Time
Awards (2 drivers)
3 awards – Ethan
Mitchell
1 award – Cannon
McIntosh
Heat Race winners (16
drivers)
2 wins – Tyler Edwards,
Chase McDermand
1 win – Ryan Timms,
Thomas Meseraull, Shane
Cottle, Gavin Miller, TJ
Smith, Cannon McIntosh,
Jade Avedisian, Nick
Hoffman, Ashton
Torgerson, Kale Drake,
Zach Daum, Karter Sarff,
Kyle Jones, Taylor
Reimer
High-points honors (4
drivers)
1 honor – Cannon
McIntosh, Tyler Edwards,
Chase McDermand, Karter
Sarff
Last Chance Showdown
wins (6 drivers)
1 win – Taylor Reimer,
Gunnar Setser, Austin
Torgerson, Gavin Miller,
Shane Cottle, Ethan
Mitchell
DIRTVision Hard
Charger Awards (4
drivers)
1 award – Will Armitage,
Ryan Timms, Ryan Timms,
Hayden Reinbold
Podium finishes (9
drivers)
2 podiums – Zach Daum,
Ryan Timms, Cannon
McIntosh
1 podium – Thomas
Meseraull, Gavin Miller,
Kale Drake, Taylor
Reimer, Karter Sarf,
Chase McDermand
Top-10 finishes (23
drivers)
4 top-10s – Cannon
McIntosh, Chase
McDermand
3 top-10s – Zach Daum
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle,
Ryan Timms, Karter Sarff,
Taylor Reimer, Kale
Drake, Ashton Torgerson
1 top-10 – Gavin Miller,
Joe B. Miller, Thomas
Meseraull, Jade
Avedisian, Will Armitage,
Mitchell Davis, Trey
Marcham, Rylan Gray,
Hayden Reinbold, TJ
Smith, Ethan Mitchell,
Gunnar Setser, Todd
McVay, Kyle Jones
2024 Schedule &
Winners – Race No. Day,
Date / Track / Location
/ Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 15 /
Southern Illinois Center
/ Du Quoin, IL / Thomas
Meseraull (1)
2. Sat, March 16 /
Southern Illinois Center
/ Du Quoin, IL / Cannon
McIntosh (1)
3. Fri, April 5 / US
36 Raceway / Osborn, MO
/ Karter Sarff (1)
4. Sat, April 6 / Sweet
Springs Motorsports
Complex / Sweet Springs,
MO / Kale Drake (1)
HAUD HANGS ON:
Sheldon Haudenschild
Survives to Top
Arrowhead’s Jason
Johnson Classic
Haudenschild holds off
Gravel’s challenge for
second $20,000 World of
Outlaws win of 2024
COLCORD, OK (April 6,
2024) - What a
difference a night makes
for Sheldon
Haudenschild.
Friday ended in heartbreak
when an incident in lapped
traffic cost him a potential
win at US 36 Raceway. There
would be no heartbreak at
Saturday night’s Jason
Johnson Classic presented by
FK Rod Ends. The World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars rolled into
Colcord, OK to debut at
Arrowhead Speedway with
$20,000 on the line.
Haudenschild snatched the
top spot halfway through the
main event and held off a
fierce charge from David
Gravel on the final lap.
The packed grandstands
roared as Haudenschild
climbed atop the Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall Racing #17.
Jason Johnson’s son – Jaxx –
handed off the trophy in
Victory Lane to an ecstatic
Haudenschild.
“It’s huge,” Haudenschild
said of winning the Jason
Johnson Classic. “Obviously,
getting to race my first
couple years with Jason was
a blast. Seeing Jaxx grow up
over the years has been
awesome. I have some good
memories with Jason and love
getting this trophy. I know
I ran second to David
(Gravel) at (Lake) Ozark, so
it’s good to get him this
time.”
Haudenschild’s victory
was his 36th with The
Greatest Show on Dirt,
equaling him with Shane
Stewart and Carson Macedo
for 20th all-time. Arrowhead
became the 23rd different
track he’s won at and first
in the state of Oklahoma.
The Jason Johnson Classic is
still yet to see a repeat
winner through six editions
as Haudenschild claimed his
first.
Toyota Racing Dash winner
– Giovanni Scelzi – led the
field to green for the
30-lap Feature with
Haudenschild alongside.
Scelzi slid up ahead of
Haudenschild on the opening
circuit to secure the top
spot.
As the early laps
unfolded Haudenschild
quickly began to flex his
muscle. He kept the NOS
Energy Drink machine right
in the tire tracks of
Scelzi’s KCP Racing #18 as
they both hammered the
cushion. It didn’t take long
before Haudenschild fired a
slider at Scelzi in Turns 3
and 4 and cleared him, but
Scelzi managed to counter
with a crossover to reclaim
the lead.
Scelzi stared down a
heavy group of lapped
traffic as the halfway point
neared. Behind Scelzi and
Haudenschild, a rapidly
charging Jacob Allen threw
his name into the fight for
the win. The Shark Racing
driver started 10th and
climbed to fourth by Lap
10.
Up front Haudenschild
began to build momentum on
the bottom of the racetrack
while Scelzi stayed up top.
The margin between the two
shrank until they found
themselves side by side for
nearly a full rotation on
Lap 16. Haudenschild used
the bottom to muscle ahead
and lead Lap 17.
Scelzi didn’t let
Haudenschild pull too far
ahead, but he quickly found
himself in a three-car
battle for second as David
Gravel and Jacob Allen
closed in. Allen snagged
third on Lap 18 and looked
poised to make a run at the
win. On the 20th circuit
Allen rolled by Scelzi for
second in Turns 1 and 2. But
in the next set of corners
Allen slipped out of the
groove opening the door for
both Gravel and Scelzi to
drive under him exiting Turn
4. The trio roared
three-wide down the front
straightaway, and Scelzi
made contact with Allen’s
left front entering Turn 1.
The resulting damage to
Allen’s car knocked him out
of the race and brought out
a yellow flag.
The caution set the stage
for a 10-lap dash to the
finish. When the green flag
flew, Haudenschild wasted no
time darting ahead of Gravel
to get some breathing room.
The closing laps waned,
and Haudenschild appeared as
if he may cruise to the
$20,000 payday, but lapped
traffic became a factor.
Haudenschild managed to
sneak by a slower car with
three laps to go but slipped
up in Turns 1 and 2 as the
next lap began, allowing
Gravel to close on his tail
tank.
The white flag flew, and
Gravel drove the Big Game
Motorsports #2 to
Haudenschild’s outside in
Turns 1 and 2 and nearly
nosed ahead. Haudenschild
powered ahead slightly down
the back straightaway.
Gravel threw one last Hail
Mary in Turns 3 and 4 and
briefly pulled alongside
again, but Haudenschild’s
speed on corner exit was too
strong as he sped away to
the checkered flag.
The joy of the win helped
erase the dejection of the
night before.
“After nights like last
night, it’s tough,”
Haudenschild admitted. “So,
to rebound and get a win is
great. We know we’ve been
fast, so our spirit has been
good. It’s always good
beating the #2 (Gravel).
He’s so good this year and
all the past years.”
Gravel was in good
spirits despite coming up
just short of back-to-back
victories after topping
Friday’s visit to US 36. The
Watertown, CT native has
caught fire with four
consecutive top two
finishes, and his point lead
has ballooned to 40 markers.
Gravel thought he might be
able to drive by for the win
on the final lap but
couldn’t quite find the
speed needed.
“You had to conserve some
tires, and I was saving
there for a little bit at
the end,” Gravel said. “I
thought I was maybe going to
be able to get him
(Haudenschild) on the bottom
in (Turns) 1 and 2 then he
moved down. That one lapped
car I lost a lot of time
with and wasn’t able to
clear him. Then I was able
to get around the #7S and
thought I was going to be
able to go around him in
(Turns) 1 and 2 and just
couldn’t quite clear him.
Man, the guys have been
giving me a great race car.
It’s been fun driving the
past couple weeks.”
After leading early,
Giovanni Scelzi completed
the top three. The result
marked Scelzi’s third podium
of the season and served as
a nice bounce back after two
straight subpar showings for
the KCP #18.
“I couldn’t tell in
(Turns) 3 and 4 if I needed
to get all the way down or
just move a lane off the
cushion,” Scelzi said. “I
don’t know. It sucks.
Obviously, they’re
(Haudenschild and Gravel)
veterans. They have a lot
more laps than me. They just
drove smarter races.”
Logan Schuchart and
Carson Macedo completed the
top five.
David Gravel grabbed his
first Simpson Quick Time of
the year and the 111th of
his career.
A 24th to 14th run earned
Chris Windom the KSE Racing
Hard Charger.
NOS Energy Drink Heats
One, Three, and Four
belonged to David Gravel,
Sheldon Haudenschild, and
Brian Brown. Milton Hershey
School Heat Two went to
Giovanni Scelzi.
Landon Crawley claimed
the Micro-Lite Last Chance
Showdown.
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars invade
Pevely, MO’s Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at I-55 for
two nights of bullring
action on April 12-13. For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to
the track, catch every lap
live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature
(30 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[2]; 2. 2-David
Gravel[6]; 3. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[1]; 4. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[3]; 5. 41-Carson
Macedo[5]; 6. 24-Rico
Abreu[8]; 7. 83-Michael
Kofoid[7]; 8. 21-Brian
Brown[4]; 9. 7BC-Tyler
Courtney[12]; 10.
39M-Anthony Macri[13]; 11.
15-Donny Schatz[15]; 12.
41S-Dominic Scelzi[19]; 13.
25-Kerry Madsen[16]; 14.
55-Chris Windom[24]; 15.
88T-Tanner Thorson[14]; 16.
70-Kraig Kinser[20]; 17.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[18]; 18.
17B-Bill Balog[17]; 19.
83SR-James McFadden[11]; 20.
88-Austin McCarl[22]; 21.
24D-Danny Sams III[23]; 22.
7S-Landon Crawley[21]; 23.
1A-Jacob Allen[10]; 24.
23-Garet Williamson[9]
For full results, CLICK
HERE.
HOW SWEET IT IS:
Kale Drake Wins
Xtreme Outlaw Debut
at Sweet Springs on
Last-Lap Pass
Drake,
subbing for injured
teammate Gavin
Miller, joined KKM
this year and wins
in fourth career
Series start
SWEET SPRINGS, MO
(April 6, 2024) –
White flag in the
air, one-fifth of a
mile remaining. Kale
Drake had reeled-in
leader Taylor Reimer
from over a full
second behind in 10
laps and was staring
down an opportunity
at the biggest win
of his young career.
Drake – the
18-year-old national
Micro Sprint
champion from
Collinsville, OK
– drove it in deep
on the bottom in
Turn 1 while Reimer
– the 24-year-old
from Tulsa, OK, who
had led most of the
race – gassed it
through the middle.
A great drive off
Turn 2 gave Reimer
the advantage
heading into the
final two corners,
but Drake was strong
on the bottom.
Again, Drake dove
low with speed into
the corner, hugging
the dirt mound that
separated the track
from the infield as
he rounded Turns 3
and 4. Reimer tried
the top lane one
more time in an
effort to keep her
speed up, but it was
not enough. Drake
pulled even with
Reimer off Turn 4
and beat her in the
drag race to the
finish line by .020
seconds to steal the
win and his first
career national
Midget series
victory with the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by
Toyota Saturday
night at Sweet
Springs Motorsports
Complex.
Victory Lane painted
a vivid picture of
two fierce
competitors on
opposite ends of an
incredible finish –
one relishing in the
taste of victory,
and the other awash
in the agony of
defeat.
“I honestly don’t
have words for it at
the moment,” Drake
said. “It’s pretty
surreal, to be
honest.”
“I didn’t come here
to run second,”
Reimer said. “I’m
pretty pissed off.
Couldn’t get around
the lapped car. Gave
it up on the last
lap.”
Drake joined the
Keith Kunz
Motorsports (KKM)
team as a driver for
the first time at
the Chili Bowl
Nationals in January
– where he was named
Rookie of the Year
after his 14th-place
finish in the A-Main
– and was hired soon
after as a full-time
crew member with a
few opportunities to
do more Midget
racing included.
When Xtreme Outlaw
full-timer Gavin
Miller was injured
in a crash at a
Micro Sprint event
in California three
weeks ago, Drake was
given the nod to
step into Miller’s
ride for this
weekend’s events
while Miller
continues to heal in
recovery and did not
forget to
acknowledge his
teammate after the
big moment.
“He’s one of my
really good friends
and it sucks not
having him here to
race against because
he is an amazing
competitor, super
good driver and only
getting better as
well,” Drake said
about Miller. “I
wish him a speedy
recovery. We want to
see him back at the
track with us, and
the season’s gonna
be fun together.”
With that unexpected
opportunity, Drake
made the most of it,
notching a
seventh-place finish
Friday at US 36
Raceway before
breaking through for
the win Saturday
night.
From third on the
Feature starting
grid, Drake stayed
patient inside the
top three for
two-thirds of the
30-lap main event.
Reimer fired-off
well in the opening
laps, advancing from
fifth on the grid up
to second on Lap 11,
getting around Drake
with top-lane
momentum. Two laps
later, she drove
around McIntosh for
the lead in the same
fashion, feeding
from the top lane
speed.
Drake was next to
get by McIntosh,
taking second from
his KKM teammate
with a big move to
his inside in Turns
1 and 2. From
there, Drake watched
Reimer jump out to a
lead of over 1.6
seconds at its
largest in lapped
traffic with only 10
laps left.
That’s when Drake
turned on the jets.
“I saw Taylor just
kinda become like
sitting still in the
middle of the
track,” Drake said.
“Lapped traffic was
playing a huge
factor there.
“Once I got clear
past a few of them,
I just started
driving as hard as I
possibly could and
started hitting my
marks just like I
did that first lap.
I got the feeling
back in, and once I
did, it was just a
matter of putting
laps down.”
That gap shrunk all
the way down to
under a half-second
by the time Drake
took the white flag.
“I saw the white,
and I was like, ‘I
think she’s gonna
get away from us,
really,’” Drake
said. “I think she
just missed her
marks, and we were
able to capitalize
on that and really
put down a solid
lap. I made sure to
burn it in super
hard going into
(Turns) 3 and 4 to
make sure that I was
gonna come off
straight as an arrow
coming out of 4.”
Drake crossed the
finish line .020
seconds ahead of
Reimer, followed by
fellow KKM teammate
Ryan Timms, making
for an all
Oklahoma-born
podium.
Timms, 17, of
Oklahoma City, OK,
had ran fourth for
most of the race and
made the move on
McIntosh for third
on Lap 23 to capture
his second podium of
the season, cutting
his points gap to
McIntosh down to 47
in the Series
standings.
“[McIntosh] moved
up, and I went down
to the bottom in
lapped traffic and
was able to use some
lapped cars to get
by him,” Timms said.
“I felt like I was
maybe catching Kale
and Taylor there at
the end. A lot of
that was caused by
being in lapped
traffic as well. But
we had a good car
and was fast all
night.”
McIntosh crossed the
stripe in fourth and
kept his points
lead, while Chase
McDermand completed
the top-five.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw
Midgets are back in
action next
Friday-Saturday,
April 12-13, for the
two-day Illini
100 event at
Farmer City Raceway
alongside the World
of Outlaws CASE Late
Model Series.
Tickets are on sale
now at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com
and will be
available at the
gate on race day. If
you can’t be there
to watch in person,
stream every lap
live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS (view
full results)
Feature (30 Laps):
1. 97-Kale Drake[3];
2. 25K-Taylor
Reimer[5]; 3.
67-Ryan Timms[4]; 4.
71K-Cannon
McIntosh[1]; 5.
40-Chase
McDermand[6]; 6.
16-Kyle Jones[2]; 7.
67K-Ashton
Torgerson[7]; 8.
21K-Karter Sarff[8];
9. 89-Todd
McVay[11]; 10.
43-Gunnar Setser[9];
11. 19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[17]; 12.
13-Elijah Gile[15];
13. 5U-Peter
Smith[12]; 14.
1K-Brayton
Lynch[13]; 15.
44-Branigan
Roark[18]; 16.
66-Jayden Clay[22];
17. 55-Trevor
Cline[14]; 18.
41-Brad Wyatt[21];
19. 11A-Andrew
Felker[20]; 20.
14S-TJ Smith[10];
21. 88A-Austin
Torgerson[19]; 22.
98-Luke
Drotschie[16]; 23.
11J-Todd Jackson[23]
|
The Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series is brought
to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision
(Official Live Broadcast
Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of
the Midgets Series), Racing
Electronics (Official Radio
Supplier) and SIS Insurance
(Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: TJ Forged and
Whitz Racing Products.
RIGHT
PLACE RIGHT TIME: David Gravel
Conquers US 36 After Inheriting the
Lead
Sheldon
Haudenschild’s misfortune is
Gravel’s good luck as he earns his
90th World of Outlaws win.
OSBORN, MO (April 5, 2024) - A
little luck never hurts, especially
in Sprint Car Racing.
Sheldon Haudenschild appeared poised for
a third straight US 36 Raceway victory
on Friday night. He’d taken the lead
early and sliced through plenty of
traffic as he led the opening 20
circuits. But an incident with a lapped
car left him spun between Turns 1 and 2
and ended his hopes of a three-peat at
the 3/8-mile. The biggest beneficiary
to Haudenschild’s troubles? David
Gravel. The Watertown, CT native had
clawed his way from fourth to second in
the Big Game Motorsports #2. When
Haudenschild spun, the gift of the lead
fell into Gravel’s lap.
After inheriting the top spot, Gravel
never looked back on his way to his
second World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car win of 2024. Last year
Gravel’s visit to US 36 resulted in a
DNF. This year it resulted in
redemption.
“I was just kind of searching around
racing with those guys, and we were able
to get to third and then get to second,”
Gravel said. “And then Sheldon got into
the lapped car there, but I felt like we
were right there and could pace him
well. I liked my chances. I wish we got
to race it out. But the guys gave me a
really good car.”
The triumph marked Gravel’s 90th
with The Greatest Show on Dirt, making
him only the 10th driver to reach 90. US
36 Raceway became the 46th different
track he’s won at in World of Outlaws
competition. Gravel’s car owner – Tod
Quiring – is up to 96 Series victories
as he gets closer to making Big Game
Motorsports only the sixth team in
Series history with triple digit wins.
An all-NOS Energy Drink front row
consisting of Tyler Courtney and Sheldon
Haudenschild led the field to green for
the 35-lap finale. “Sunshine” jumped
ahead on the initial start, but a crash
on the front straightaway before the lap
was complete caused a complete restart.
The opening lap not being finished
before the red flag was Gravel’s first
piece of good fortune in the Feature. He
had slipped all the way to seventh from
the second row on the first lap, but the
wreck gave him a second chance at a
strong start – a chance he took
advantage of.
“That first start was really bad, and
I fell back to seventh,” Gravel
explained. “Luckily, there was a red
right before everybody crossed the start
finish line or I definitely wouldn’t
have won this race here tonight.
Luckily, we were able to get a redo
there.”
On the full restart Haudenschild got
the advantage on the outside and led the
first lap. As they clicked off the early
laps Haudenschild committed to the
cushion while Courtney stayed low.
Courtney closed on Haudenschild and
nearly took the top spot out of Turn 4
on Lap 7, but Haudenschild moved low to
protect and began to pad his lead.
Behind the lead duo Gravel found some
grip in the center of Turns 1 and 2 and
used it to drive around James McFadden
for third on Lap 9. Only six laps later
Gravel drove around Courtney to climb
into the runner-up spot. Behind Gravel a
charging Donny Schatz followed Gravel’s
path to the front as Schatz moved into
third on Lap 17 after starting seventh.
Only six laps after Gravel took
second was when Haudenschild came
together with the lapped car of Chris
Windom in Turns 1 and 2. The resulting
spin dropped him from contention and
left nose damage on the NOS Energy Drink
17.
The incident handed the lead right
over to Gravel who planned to take full
advantage.
Gravel drove away early on the
following restart. A handful of cautions
interrupted Gravel’s progress toward the
checkered flag, but he still mastered
each restart as he left Schatz no
openings to make a move.
Schatz closed a couple times as the
two navigated traffic, but he could
never near Gravel enough to truly
challenge. Gravel took off on one last
restart with four laps to go and held on
to win by just north of one second.
Gravel has collected three straight
podiums as he continues to build
momentum in search of his first World of
Outlaws title. The win allowed him to
slightly extend his point lead to 22
markers ahead of Schatz. He’s locked in
and ready for that title and the results
show.
“It’s been a good year,” Gravel said.
“We stubbed our toe one night, but other
than that I feel like we’ve been on our
game. Donny has been running strong,
too, so I know it’s going to be a battle
all year long.”
Schatz brought the Tony Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing #15 home second for his
fourth podium in the last six races as
the 10-time champion continues to get
hot early. Schatz felt that a late wreck
that took the leaders out of lapped
traffic and caused an open red hurt his
chances of winning.
“My guys did a great job,” Schatz
said. “I felt like we were coming there
in traffic, and that momentum kind of
went away on the open red. We had to
make an adjustment. That’s what you have
to do. You have to go for it. We went
for it, and it helped me in one corner
and hurt me in the other.”
Michael “Buddy” Kofoid completed the
top three at US 36. The result marked
the Roth Motorsports driver’s best
result of the season. Kofoid has now
pieced together five consecutive top 10
finishes including top fives in the last
two. The Penngrove, CA driver credited a
pivotal restart for helping him secure
the podium.
“I knew we were restarting sixth and
I finally had the outside,” Kofoid said.
“I was thinking if I could snooker a
couple guys there we should be good
because I could carry so much speed into
(Turn) 1 and almost slide through the
center and if somebody was on the
outside or inside, kind of shoot the gap
and do that most of the race.”
James McFadden and Tyler Courtney
completed the top five.
A huge 24th to sixth run gave Chase
Randall the night’s KSE Hard Charger
aboard the TKS Motorsports #2KS.
Buddy Kofoid earned Simpson Quick
Time honors.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three,
and Four belonged to Buddy Kofoid, Tyler
Courtney, and Rico Abreu. Milton Hershey
School Heat Two went to Sheldon
Haudenschild.
Anthony Macri won the Micro-Lite Last
Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
debut at Arrowhead Speedway on Saturday,
April 6 for the $20,000-to-win Jason
Johnson Classic. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track,
catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps):
1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 15-Donny
Schatz[7]; 3. 83-Michael Kofoid[5]; 4.
83SR-James McFadden[4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler
Courtney[1]; 6. 2KS-Chase Randall[24];
7. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 8. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[12]; 9. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[25]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11];
11. 8-Cory Eliason[19]; 12. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[2]; 13. 39M-Anthony
Macri[21]; 14. 55-Chris Windom[13]; 15.
17B-Bill Balog[22]; 16. 41S-Dominic
Scelzi[23]; 17. 23-Garet Williamson[14];
18. 88-Austin McCarl[10]; 19. 18T-Tanner
Holmes[18]; 20. 45X-Jace Park[20]; 21.
70-Kraig Kinser[26]; 22. 7S-Landon
Crawley[17]; 23. 5T-Ryan Timms[9]; 24.
24-Rico Abreu[8]; 25. 1A-Jacob
Allen[15]; 26. 26-Zeb Wise[16]
For full results, CLICK
HERE.
Karter Sarff Opens April with Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Win at US 36
Toyota Racing Development reaches
500-win mark with national Midget engines
OSBORN, MO (April 5, 2024) – Twice a
winner with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota last year, Karter Sarff
has stepped up his game early in 2024,
taking his first trip of the season to
Victory Lane Friday night at US 36 Raceway.
Sarff, 21, of Mason City, IL, was
relentless with the speed and pressure on
the leaders through the first half of the
main event, eventually breaking through with
a successful slide job on Cannon McIntosh
with 10-to-go and driving away with his
third career Series victory.
In 2023, it took he and his family-owned
operation several appearances with the
Series before he finally broke through for a
win during the World of Outlaws Ironman 55
weekend in August. Now, only three races
into the new season, Sarff is already up on
the board.
“It feels super good to win one in the
third race of the year,” Sarff said.
“Hopefully, it leads to even more this year.
Last year, we won two of them, so this year
we’re hoping we can win even more than two.”
Notably, Sarff utilizes a Toyota Racing
Development (TRD) engine under the hood of
his No. 21K. Coming into Friday, the TRD
program was sitting at a grand total of 499
national Midget series Feature wins with
their engines – the first coming in 2006 on
pavement with multi-time national champion
Dave Steele – and Sarff has now delivered
the milestone 500th to the program with the
win.
After turning the quickest lap in his
Qualifying group, winning his Heat Race and
claiming high-points honors, Sarff took the
green flag for the Feature from outside Row
2 and immediately put the pressure on early
leader McIntosh, hounding the Keith Kunz
Motorsports #71K nearly non-stop over the
first half of the 30-lap race.
Inside and outside, Sarff tried several
routes to make the pass but was unable to do
so. That was until Lap 17 – five laps after
a restart – when Sarff finally got close
enough to execute his first slide job
maneuver in Turn 3, which McIntosh
immediately denied with a crossover move out
of Turn 4.
“[McIntosh] was running the bottom in
(Turns) 1 and 2, so I couldn’t slide him
there, which was the best spot to do it,”
Sarff said. “So was sliding him there in 3
and 4, and it just got so tight off of 4
that he was able to run down the hill back
across me every time.”
But Sarff gathered his wheels back in and
wound the car up on the top lane again in
preparation to throw another slider two laps
later, which was successful. With a burst of
speed off Turn 2, Sarff drove deep into Turn
3 on the bottom and slid ahead of McIntosh
by several car-lengths to take over the
lead.
“We struggled a little on the bottom – it
was a little boggy – so right through the
middle and the top, the thing would just
carry so much speed,” Sarff said. “It was
just an amazing racecar.”
Despite Sarff’s repeated challenges, the
move was much to McIntosh’s surprise.
“I felt like after the restart, I was
really good,” McIntosh said. “I changed my
line up, just started doing something
different, and I felt like it was a lot
better and I was carrying good speed. I was
honestly surprised when I saw Karter poke
his nose to the inside because I felt so
good.
“At that point, I was trying to just play
defense, and once he got by, I really didn’t
have anything for him.”
Now with the lead, Sarff began to drive
away from the field, turning laps multiple
tenths quicker on average than those behind
him as he cruised to a first Feature win of
the year.
Behind him, Chase McDermand was making
his presence felt as well, capitalizing on
the lower-lane momentum around the 3/8-mile
high-banks to get by McIntosh for second on
Lap 26.
“I was trying to figure out [McIntosh’s]
weakness and where I could gain on him a
little bit,” McDermand said. “Just making
different lines, trying to make speed down
the straightaway.
“I was able to get him in (Turns) 3 and
4, which was kind of where I was thinking. I
feel like we were close to the same pace in
1 and 2, but I just chose a different line
there in 3 and 4 and was able to get a
really good run off the corner. He kinda
slipped-up there off of 4 and didn’t quite
have the run down the straightaway that I
had.”
McDermand held on for second while
McIntosh settled for third with 19 total
laps led. Still, McIntosh built on his
points lead slightly, now tallying in 16
points ahead of runner-up Zach Daum.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets complete the
trip through Missouri with a visit to Sweet
Springs Motorsports Complex on Saturday,
April 6. Tickets are on sale in advance at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com and will also
available at the gate. If you can’t be
there, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter
Sarff[4]; 2. 40-Chase McDermand[5]; 3.
71K-Cannon McIntosh[2]; 4. 25K-Taylor
Reimer[8]; 5. 67-Ryan Timms[10]; 6. 7U-Zach
Daum[1]; 7. 97-Kale Drake[3]; 8. 19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[9]; 9. 14S-Tyler Smith[11]; 10.
19M-Ethan Mitchell[6]; 11. 67K-Ashton
Torgerson[7]; 12. 1K-Brayton Lynch[14]; 13.
5U-Peter Smith[17]; 14. 55-Trevor Cline[22];
15. 88A-Austin Torgerson[13]; 16. 98-Luke
Drotschie[16]; 17. 66-Jayden Clay[21]; 18.
938-Bradley Fezard[20]; 19. 89-Todd
McVay[19]; 20. 92-Josh Most[18]; 21.
44-Branigan Roark[15]; 22. 13-Elijah
Gile[12]; 23. 56-Tyler Edwards[23]
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return to
Eldora For May Doubleheader
ROSSBURG, OH (April 4, 2024) – Legends
will collide when the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to
Eldora Speedway for the #LetsRaceTwo
doubleheader, May 3-4.
The best Sprint Car drivers in the
country will gather in Ohio for the Series'
first of two weekend stops at the iconic
"Big E."
Both nights post $12,000 to win top
prizes, along with key championship points
for Series contenders. Of the top current
championship contenders, five have picked up
wins at Eldora in the last three years –
Carson Macedo, David Gravel, Donny Schatz,
Logan Schuchart and Ohio's Sheldon
Haudenschild.
The World of Outlaws will return to
Eldora for the marquee Kings Royal weekend,
July 19-20.
EVENT INFO:
Date – Friday-Saturday, May 3-4
Location – Rossburg, OH
Track Record – 12.599 sec. by David Gravel
on Sept. 23, 2020
Times (CT) –
1:30PM Ticket Sales Begin (Main Gate, Turn
4, Pit Gate)
2PM Spectator Gates Open
6PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets – Available at
WorldofOutlaws.com.
How to Watch – If you can't make it to the
track, you can watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Last Race Video Recap (May 6, 2023 -
#LetsRaceTwo) –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6-Xt-Yq7LE
Previous World of Outlaws winners at
Eldora –
2023 – Logan Schuchart on May 5, Rico Abreu
on May 6, Carson Macedo on July 14, Donny
Schatz on July 15, Rico Abreu on Sept. 22
2022 –David Gravel on July 13, Brent Marks
on July 14, David Gravel on July 15 (Day),
Brent Marks on July 15 (Night), Rico Abreu
on Sept. 23
2021 – Brent Marks on May 8 (Day), Sheldon
Haudenschild on May 8, Carson Macedo on July
14, Tyler Courtney on July 17 (Day), Kyle
Larson on July 17, Carson Macedo on July 18,
Logan Schuchart on Sept. 24
2019 – Donny Schatz on May 10, Donny Schatz
on July 17, Brad Sweet on July 18, Donny
Schatz on July 19, Brad Sweet on July 20,
Logan Schuchart on Sept. 27
2018 – Donny Schatz on May 11, Donny Schatz
on May 12, Shane Stewart on July 12, Donny
Schatz on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14,
Brent Marks on Sept. 21, Christopher Bell on
October 14
2017 – Logan Schuchart on May 12, Donny
Schatz on May 13, Kerry Madsen on July 13,
Christopher Bell on July 14, Donny Schatz on
May 15, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 22
2016 – Kerry Madsen on May 6, Kerry Madsen
on May 7, David Gravel on July 14, Daryn
Pittman on July 15, Donny Schatz on July 16,
Shane Stewart on Sept. 23
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 8, Donny Schatz
on May 9, Shane Stewart on July 17, Shane
Stewart on July 18, Greg Wilson on Sept. 25
2014 – Shane Stewart on May 2, David Gravel
on May 3, Sammy Swindell on July 11, Kerry
Madsen on July 12, Joey Saldana on Sept. 19
2013 – Kerry Madsen on May 3, Daryn Pittman
on May 4, Kerry Madsen on July 12, Brad
Sweet on July 13
2012 – Chad Kemenah on May 4, Sammy Swindell
on May 5, Joey Saldana on July 13, Sammy
Swindell on July 14
2011 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Tim Shaffer on
July 15, Tyler Walker on July 16, Joey
Saldana on Sept. 23
2010 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Paul McMahan
on May 9, Joey Saldana on July 16, Steve
Kinser on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on Sept.
24
2009 – Donny Schatz on May 9, Terry McCarl
on July 17, Donny Schatz on July 18, Jason
Sides on Sept. 25
2008 – Craig Dollansky on April 11, Donny
Schatz on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 11,
Daryn Pittman on July 13, Joey Saldana on
Sept. 19
2007 – Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul
McMahan on June 2, Steve Kinser on July 13,
Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on
Sept. 21
2006 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Sammy
Swindell on April 8, Craig Dollansky on June
3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana
on July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4
2005 – Sammy Swindell on April 8, Steve
Kinser on April 9, Sammy Swindell on June 4,
Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on
July 16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5
2004 – Steve Kinser on April 9, Steve Kinser
on April 10, Danny Lasoski on June 5, Dale
Blaney on July 16, Jason Sides on July 17,
Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6
2003 – Donny Schatz on April 18, Sammy
Swindell on April 19, Steve Kinser on May
31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on
July 19, Jason Meyers on Aug. 8
2002 – Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve
Kinser on June 1, Daryn Pittman on July 19,
Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 2
2001 – Stevie Smith on April 13, Mark Kinser
on April 14, Andy Hillenburg on June 2, Andy
Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on July
21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser
on June 3, Johnny Herrera on July 13, Sammy
Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July 15,
Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4
1999 – Steve Kinser on April 2, Tim Shaffer
on June 5, Mark Kinser on July 15, Greg
Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July
17, Stevie Smith on Aug. 6
1998 – Joey Saldana on April 10, Sammy
Swindell on April 11, Sammy Swindell on June
13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac
Haudenschild on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on
Aug. 7
1997 – Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave
Blaney on June 14, Dave Blaney on July 18,
Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on
Aug. 8
1996 – Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve
Kinser on June 15, Mark Kinser on July 19,
Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on
Aug. 9
1995 – Dave Blaney on April 14, Jac
Haudenschild on April 15, Steve Kinser on
June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11
1994 – Jeff Swindell on April 16, Kenny
Jacobs on April 17, Kenny Jacobs on June 11,
Dave Blaney on Aug. 12
1993 – Dave Blaney on Dave Blaney on April
17, April 18, Dave Blaney on June 11, Steve
Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 12
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on April 20, Steve
Kinser on June 7, Sammy Swindell on June 8
1990 – Steve Kinser on April 21, Steve
Kinser on April 22, Rickey Hood on June 8,
Steve Kinser on June 9
1989 – Lee Brewer on April 22, Jeff Swindell
on April 23, Bobby Davis, Jr. on June 9,
Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on
Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5
1988 – Sammy Swindell on April 9, Doug
Wolfgang on April 10, Jac Haudenschild on
Aug. 26, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Dave Blaney
on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Aug. 8
1986 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Kenny
Jacobs on Aug. 8, Bobby Allen on Aug. 9
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on April 13, Doug
Wolfgang on April 14, Sammy Swindell on Aug.
8, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang
on Aug. 10
1984 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Ron Shuman
on April 8
1983 – Steve Kinser on May 21, Brad Doty on
May 22
1982 – Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell
on May 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 12, Jac
Haudenschild on Aug. 4, Ronnie Daniels on
Aug. 5, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 6, Sammy
Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 17
1981 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Sammy
Swindell on Aug. 6, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7,
Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Sammy Swindell on
Oct. 17, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18
1980 – Sammy Swindell on April 13, Steve
Kinser on May 3, Steve Kinser on May 4,
Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on July
5, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Sammy Swindell
on Aug.8, Steve Kinser on Aug. 9, Doug
Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug.
31, Steve Kinser on Oct. 19
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on
May 27, Steve Kinser on July 3, Sammy
Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Aug.
4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1, Shane Carson on
Oct. 21
1978 – Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel
on April 30, Steve Kinser on May 21, Rick
Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick
Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5,
Steve Kinser on Sept. 3, Shane Carson on
Oct. 29
PASSION AND
PROFESSIONALISM: Continuing the Legacy of
Jason Johnson
Jason Johnson Racing
has established itself as one of the sport’s
premier teams and continues to uphold
Johnson’s standards.
OSBORN, MO (April 4, 2024) - Jason
Johnson was determined to carve out a path
in Sprint Car Racing. Every step of the way
in his career he displayed dedication to the
sport. Eventually, he worked his way to the
opportunity to start his own team. Powered
by passion and founded on principles of
professionalism, Jason Johnson Racing was
born in 2010.
The team continues to operate based on the
foundation Johnson laid as they’ve become one of
the sport’s powerhouses with Philip and Brooke
Dietz in ownership and Carson Macedo driving.
And this Saturday at Arrowhead Speedway, they’ll
look to honor Johnson by topping the Jason
Johnson Classic. With Johnson holding his team
to a high standard, success came right away. The
2010 American Sprint Car Series (ASCS)
championship belonged to Johnson. The JJR #41
took a total of 19 trips to Victory Lane during
its debut season.
For almost the entire time Johnson raced, his
cousin – Philip Dietz – was right alongside him
on the mechanical side. There were times early
in Johnson’s career when Dietz slept on the
floor to have the opportunity to join his cousin
at the racetrack. Even though Dietz was with
Kasey Kahne Racing when JJR came to life, he
recalls how Johnson designed his team for
success.
“He set the bar pretty high years ago,” Dietz
said. “In his early days, he worked for some
pretty reputable teams, one being Steve Kinser
Racing. How they ran their team and everything
they did during that time; Jason took notes of
it all. When that opportunity came to start up
his own team, he applied a lot of those same
things. He was obviously very particular about
the cleanliness of all the gear and having
everything look nice and professional to
represent our sponsors the best way possible.
And on top of that, there was a lot of effort
that went into performance and never being
content with settling for anything other than
being a contender.”
The team philosophy led to continued success
for Johnson throughout the team’s early years.
He reeled off three consecutive ASCS
championships from 2012 through 2014. And then
Johnson decided to take the step to the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars in 2015.
An injury at Placerville disrupted Johnson’s
first season, but in March of 2016 he tasted
redemption when he scored JJR’s first World of
Outlaws win as a team at none other than
Placerville. Later that year, Johnson summited
Sprint Car Racing’s mountaintop with a thrilling
Knoxville Nationals win and delivered five words
that’ll echo forever, “Shit, I wanted to win!”
Johnson went on to tally two more wins in
2016 and added another six over the next year
and a half before his tragic passing in June of
2018.
But that night would not signal the end of
Jason Johnson Racing. His family wouldn’t allow
it. They wanted to keep Johnson’s legacy going
on the racetrack just how he would’ve preferred.
His wife – Bobbi – continued to field the car as
they hired Carson Macedo to finish out 2018.
Right off the bat, Macedo took the #41 to
Victory Lane at Knoxville Raceway in his 360
Nationals Preliminary Night.
“I could see it right away in 2018 when I
came and drove for Philip and Bobbi, who at the
time was the owner of the team,” Macedo
recalled. “It was clear cut. They were just
professional. Phil was just on top of his game.
You could tell their car was just sound every
time in hit the racetrack. Phil’s attention to
detail was extraordinary. It was just a mold I
fit into so easily.”
Throughout the entire existence of JJR, the
team has prioritized representing their sponsors
in the best way possible. Mesilla Valley
Transportation has been a longtime supporter,
and Royal Jones – company CEO – has found it
incredibly easy to work with them and been
impressed by their professionalism and
dedication.
“It was easy from the start when I first met
Jason,” Jones said. “He walked in my office. I’d
never met him. He gave me a proposal to sponsor
him for the next year. I got to know him that
way. He was just so sincere, so honest, and just
down to earth and always trying to do the right
thing. I couldn’t help but take a liking to him,
so we sponsored him the next couple years in
ASCS until he moved onto the Outlaws.
“When he was going to go to the Outlaws, he
brought me sheets of what he thought it was
going to cost and how he was going to do things.
It was like, ‘Wow, these are quite the
proposals. You could be working for me getting
me business.’ This guy had it all down to a
science. He was just so amazing in how he looked
at it. You could just tell he was going to be
successful.”
When 2018 came to a close, Macedo had already
inked a deal to drive for Kyle Larson Racing
with the World of Outlaws in 2019. That opened
the door for JJR to bring David Gravel aboard
for the next two years. Gravel pieced together a
strong pair of seasons that saw him bag 19
Series wins including the 2019 Knoxville
Nationals.
“They’re a great family,” Gravel said. “I
love Jason’s parents. They’re really good
people. Phil’s a good guy. Bobbi is a
hard-working person. They built something from
really nothing. They didn’t have much, and
they’ve kind of built a little empire over there
and it’s still going today. I definitely had two
great years of racing over there.”
Gravel’s departure for Big Game Motorsports
presented the opportunity for Macedo to rejoin
the team, and it’s been a wildly successful
reunion. The Lemoore, CA native collected 11
checkered flags in 2021 and repeated the feat in
2022. He added another seven wins in 2023 and
put together his third consecutive third place
finish in the standings. Overall, Jason Johnson
Racing now sits at 60 World of Outlaws
victories, and Macedo is responsible for half.
The time with JJR continues to be a dream
come true for Macedo who grew up with one goal
in mind – becoming a World of Outlaws driver.
“I’m with a team that has really good,
faithful people behind it,” Macedo said. “Philip
is a great guy. He’s a good person. He’s a loyal
person. I see the same thing in all the sponsors
and partners that are part of the team. It just
makes me happy. It makes me thankful for what I
have every day. I just couldn’t be more
appreciative to be a part of JJR, a team that
has a lot of history behind it because of what
Jason started.”
What Jason started continues to live on. Led
by Dietz, the current version of JJR continues
to carry the spirit of Johnson by upholding his
standards and competing at the highest level.
And they have no plans of slowing down as they
chase Johnson’s goal of bringing a World of
Outlaws title to his race team.
“It’s very important to us to carry on the
JJR legacy and represent the team no different
than how Jason would want it done,” Dietz said.
“Our goal in 2015, when we first signed up with
the Outlaws, was to run top 10. We knew that it
was going to be a challenging year, and we were
faced with so many different things between the
engines and wing package.
“As time went on, we kept bumping our goals
up more and more. I think the following year we
were hoping to at least win three or five races,
which we accomplished. Nowadays, if we don’t win
at least five races a year we’re kind of
disappointed. It’s pretty amazing that we hit 60
wins the other weekend. It’s very special to me
to keep this team up front, keep it competitive.
Hopefully, we can continue that on for many
years and win many more races.”
Macedo and the team continue their
championship pursuit this weekend at Osborn,
MO’s US 36 Raceway on April 5 before the Jason
Johnson Classic at Colcord, OK’s Arrowhead
Speedway on April 6. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch
every lap live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Return to Tri-State Speedway, April 20
HAUBSTADT, IN (March 21, 2024) – The winged warriors of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series are bringing their high-octane show back to Tri-State Speedway on Saturday, April 20.
The high-banked 1/4-mile track is a fan-favorite every year as its small scale and tight corners have produced some of the most thrilling Sprint Car races in Series history.
Series stars Carson Macedo and Sheldon Haudenschild put on an electrifying show last year, trading slide jobs corner after corner. However, Non-Wing Sprint Car star Brady Bacon stole the spotlight by charging up through the field to steal the win – his first with the Series.
Bacon was the third first-time Series winner at Tri-State Speedway since 2017 (Parker Price-Miller in 2017, Carson Short in 2020, and Bacon in 2023).
EVENT INFO:
Date – Saturday, April 20
Location – Haubstadt, IN
Track Record – 11.110 sec. by Sammy Swindell on Oct. 8, 2004
Times (CT) –
Pit Gates Open 2pm
Grandstands Open 5pm
Hot Laps/Qualifying 6:30pm
-Racing to Follow
Tickets – Available at the track
How to Watch – If you can't be at the track, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Previous World of Outlaws Winners at Tri-State –
2023 - Brady Bacon on April 29
2022 - Carson Macedo on April 23
2021 – Carson Macedo on April 10
2020 – Carson Short on June 19, Carson Macedo on June 20
2019 – Christopher Bell on Oct. 13
2018 – David Gravel on May 13
2017 – Parker Price-Miller on May 14
2016 – David Gravel on May 14
2015 – Paul McMahan on May 3
2014 – Paul McMahan on May 10
2013 – Tim Kaeding on April 20
2012 – Craig Dollansky on April 21
2011 – Sammy Swindell on May 30
2010 – Craig Dollansky on Oct. 16
2009 – Steve Kinser on June 25
2008 – Craig Dollansky on July 6
2007 – Steve Kinser on April 21
2006 – Craig Dollansky on April 15
2005 – Steve Kinser on April 16
2004 – Tim Kaeding on Oct. 8
1999 – Mark Kinser on May 16
1998 – Mark Kinser on May 10, Sammy Swindell on June 21
1997 – Steve Kinser on May 11, Sammy Swindell on June 22
1996 – Mark Kinser on May 12
1995 – Stevie Smith on May 14, Steve Kinser on July 16
1994 – Andy Hillenburg on May 15, Dave Blaney on July 17
1993 – Dave Blaney on May 16, Andy Hillenburg on July 18
1992 – Gary Wright on May 10, Sammy Swindell on July 26
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on May 12, Steve Kinser on July 14
1990 – Doug Wolfgang on May 13
1989 – Steve Kinser on May 14
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. and Sammy Swindell on May 15 (co-winners)
1980 – Steve Kinser on May 11
1979 – Lee James on May 13, Larry Gates on Aug. 19
Last World of Outlaws Tri-State race video highlight –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLm4yx-ogRE
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Big O, Kennedale Welcome World of Outlaws for the First Time
The Texas trip concludes with two new tracks for The Greatest Show on Dirt.
ENNIS, TX (March 19, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are heading from one Texas weekend to another.
After a thrilling two nights at Cotton Bowl Speedway, a pair of new tracks await The Greatest Show on Dirt. A Big O Speedway (Ennis, TX) visit is slated for Friday, March 22, and Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX) takes center stage on Saturday, March 23. The two will become the 12th and 13th Texas tracks visited by The Greatest Show on Dirt as the rich Sprint Car Racing tradition of the “Lone Star State” grows. This weekend will mark the first time since March of 2021 that the World of Outlaws have checked off two new facilities on the same weekend when Sheldon Haudenschild topped the first trip to Magnolia Motor Speedway and David Gravel triumphed at Dirt on the Rev.
Big O and Kennedale will also be the final Texas appearances of 2024 for the World of Outlaws before the Series begins to invade the Midwest.
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Let’s look at the top stories to watch:
LEADER IN THE CLUBHOUSE: A new driver arose atop the standings after Cotton Bowl, and his name is Giovanni Scelzi.
The Fresno, CA native continued his early season hot streak with KCP Racing by posting a third and a victory. He entered the weekend 12 markers behind Gravel for the top spot and left 16 markers ahead. It’s the first time in his career that the 22-year-old has led the Series standings. Scelzi has made every Toyota Racing Dash this season, finished seventh or better in every race, and owns an average finish of fourth. He and Donny Schatz are the only drivers with top 10s in all seven races to this point.
Like many others in the field, Scelzi will be getting his first look at Big O and Kennedale this weekend. He’ll look for solid debuts at both Texas tracks to maintain his early points lead.
BACK ON TRACK: After some struggles to start 2024, Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew are beginning to resemble the powerhouse team that they established themselves as upon partnering in 2021.
They kicked off the campaign with four straight finishes of 12th or worse. Since then it’s been an entirely different story. The last three races have seen the JJR #41 finish third, second, and eighth along with leading 20 Feature laps on the night Macedo finished second. The team continues to be led by owner/crew chief Philip Dietz and added Robby McQuinn and Adam Zimmerman to fill voids left by Clyde Knipp and Nate Repetz. And the new nucleus looks to be gelling.
Macedo will make his first laps at both Big O and Kennedale this weekend. The Lemoore, CA driver is the most recent to top a World of Outlaws debut at a new track. He claimed the Series inaugural visit to Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway last June.
7 RACES, 7 WINNERS: The early season parity pattern continued over the weekend at Cotton Bowl. Brent Marks and Gio Scelzi gave us seven different winners in the first seven races of 2024. The stretch has put the World of Outlaws on the brink of history. This year is only the second time the season has started with seven different winners, and the record to begin the season is eight in 2015.
It’s a mark that could be reached this weekend and even potentially passed. Two drivers that stand out as favorites to continue the trend are Logan Schuchart and Carson Macedo. The two have combined for 76 career World of Outlaws wins but each is still in search of their first of 2024.
Other full-time Series drivers that are former winners with the Series – Buddy Kofoid, Brock Zearfoss, Bill Balog, and Kraig Kinser – are still seeking their first wins of the season, too. And with a strong crop of locals and invaders expected this weekend, many competitors on the roster could add their name to the list of 2024 winners.
ROOKIE ROLL: It hasn’t taken long for Bill Balog to get comfortable on the World of Outlaws tour. The “North Pole Nightmare” started the year with a top 10 before experiencing engine troubles at DIRTcar Nationals but has since started to piece together a solid stretch.
Balog heads to Big O and Kennedale carrying the momentum of three consecutive top 10 finishes. Two weeks ago he came home 10th at Volusia. At Cotton Bowl, qualifying toward the front led to Dash births both nights resulting in finishes of eighth and seventh. It’s the first time in Balog’s career he’s strung together three straight top-10s with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Big O and Kennedale are set to be the second and third new tracks that Balog will visit with the World of Outlaws this year. He’s already proven he can quickly adapt to new facilities. This past weekend was his first time laying eyes on Cotton Bowl.
TEXAN TIME?: The last 2024 weekend in Texas for the World of Outlaws means the last opportunity for the “Lone Star State” contingent to top The Greatest Show on Dirt. Like last weekend, the locals will be led by Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Aaron Reutzel.
Hafertepe has already been to Kennedale Victory Lane in 2024, topping an American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Elite Outlaw 410 race in early March. He showed speed on night one at Cotton Bowl last Friday, but a crash ended his weekend early.
Reutzel looked as if he may contend for Friday’s victory at Cotton Bowl after setting Simpson Quick Time, but a troublesome Heat Race derailed his night. Even with the problematic Heat, the Clute, TX native still rallied with a 22nd to fifth drive in the Feature. Reutzel doesn’t have any Big O laps, but he’s competed at Kennedale with ASCS.
They’re expected to be joined by plenty more Texas talents including Brenham Crouch (Lubbock, TX), Chase Randall (Waco, TX), John Ricketts (Burleson, TX), Blaine Baxter (Liberty Hill, TX), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, March 22 at Big O Speedway in Ennis, TX
Saturday, March 23 at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, TX
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (7/84 Races):
1. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing #18 (996 PTS)
2. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports #2 (-16 PTS)
3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 (-18 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing #1S (-34 PTS)
5. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing #41 (-84 PTS)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 (-94 PTS)
7. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports #83 (-126 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports #17B (-140 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing #3Z (-168 PTS)
10. Brent Marks – Murray Marks Motorsports #19 (-176 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (7 Drivers):
1 Win – Brad Sweet, David Gravel, Tyler Courtney, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Giovanni Scelzi
FEATURE LAPS LED (11 Drivers):
40 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
24 Laps – Rico Abreu
20 Laps – Carson Macedo
14 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Laps – Anthony Macri, Michael Kofoid
12 Laps – Donny Schatz
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Tyler Courtney
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (6 Drivers):
2 Quick Times – Brent Marks
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Michael Kofoid, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi
HEAT RACE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
3 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brent Marks
2 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Tyler Courtney, David Gravel, Michael Kofoid
1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin Peck, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Logan Schuchart
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (20 Drivers):
7 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
4 Dashes – David Gravel, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks
3 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Buddy Kofoid, Bill Balog, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (4 Drivers):
1 LCS – Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (5 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Aaron Reutzel, Jace Park
PODIUM FINISHES (11 Drivers):
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet
2 Podiums – David Gravel, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi, Brent Marks
1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri
TOP 10 FINISHES (24 Drivers):
7 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi
6 Top 10s – David Gravel, Logan Schuchart
4 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Bill Balog, Brent Marks, Buddy Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu, Carson Macedo
2 Top 10s – Brian Brown
1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Cory Eliason, Landon Crawley, Aaron Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss, Jacob Allen
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Make Highly Anticipated Return to Paducah, April 19
PADUCAH, KY (March 19, 2024) – The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will return to Paducah International Raceway for the first time since 2012 on Friday, April 19.
It'll also be the Series' lone stop to the Bluegrass State in 2024, making for a can't-miss night with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Of all active drivers on tour, none have won at the Kentucy track yet. And in seven previous visits to the 3/8-mile facility, there have been seven different winners. Joey Saldana won the last World of Outlaws event there in 2012.
EVENT INFO
Date – Friday, April 19
Location – Paducah, KY
Track Record – 12.825 sec. by Joey Saldana on April 17, 2009
Times –
Pit Gates Open 2pm
Grandstands Open 5pm
Hot Laps/Qualifying 6:30pm
-Racing to Follow
Tickets – WorldofOutlaws.com/tix
How to Watch – Every lap live on DIRTVision
Previous World of Outlaws Winners at Paducah –
2012 – Joey Saldana on April 13
2010 – Jac Haudenschild on April 16
2009 – Jason Meyers on April 17
2008 – Craig Dollansky on July 28
2007 – Danny Lasoski on April 6
2001 – Andy Hillenburg on June 12
1998 – Jeff Swindell on April 17
MAC IS BACK: Cannon McIntosh Wins Xtreme Outlaw Series Finale at Southern Illinois Center
Race-long leaders Miller, Meseraull involved in incident with lapped traffic as McIntosh takes KKM to Victory Lane
DU QUOIN, IL (March 16, 2024) – The dry spell is over. Cannon McIntosh is once again in Victory Lane with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
The 21-year-old from Bixby, OK, had been shut out of Victory Lane with the Series for 23-straight races, dating back to May of last year when he completed a sweep of the weekend Millbridge Speedway. But Saturday night was his night at the Southern Illinois Center, as he inherited the lead in the final laps – after an incident involving the top-two cars took them out of contention – and held on to win his sixth career Series Feature.
The win stood as McIntosh’s first in his return to Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM), who he last drove for during the 2020 regular season and at the 2021 Chili Bowl Nationals.
“It feels amazing,” McIntosh said. “It feels like a long time since I’ve won. It feels a lot longer than it has been. It’s kind of been a journey all last year. Once we stopped winning, it was definitely dark times between switching teams and losing some relationships and that.
“But things circle back, and luckily, I feel like I’ve grown from a lot of losses in this timespan. It’s made me better as a driver, and I’m just thankful to be back in this position.”
Though McIntosh was victorious in the end, the majority of the race was controlled by front-row starters Joe B. Miller and Thomas Meseraull. The two open-wheel stars chased each other for the first 35 laps of the race, breaking only twice for cautions on Lap 4 and Lap 9.
After the caution periods, Miller – the polesitter – jumped out to a gap on Meseraull that grew nearly as large as a full second as the two began to break away from the field and enter lapped traffic. Inside and outside, Meseraull looked for any sliver of space to get by Miller but was unable to make the move.
That was until Lap 36, when Meseraull got a big run to the outside of Miller coming off Turn 4. Miller crossed the stripe first and entered Turn 1 hugging the inside berm. Meseraull swung it wide on the top lane through the corner and briefly took the lead out of Turn 2 as Miller was slowed-up by lapped cars in front of him.
As the two raced into Turn 3 nearly side-by-side, TJ Smith and Ethan Mitchell came together and flipped multiple times right in front of the leaders. Meseraull tried to evade on the outside but Smith came down on top of him. Miller locked-up and stalled on the bottom with Mitchell flipping in front of him as the red flag quickly came out.
All drivers were unharmed, but Smith, Mitchell and Meseraull were all towed off the track while Miller was ordered to restart from the tail of the field for his involvement in the incident as determined by race officials.
This incident handed the lead over to McIntosh, who was running in third place at the time.
“It didn’t matter to me, I just knew I was gonna be in whatever position was given to me,” McIntosh said. “Once I could hear them say I was the leader, I knew there wasn’t more than five laps to go, and I just had to execute, really.”
Now in control of the field with only five laps remaining, McIntosh began to devise his plan to keep the top spot.
“Once they said Ryan [Timms] was behind me, I knew he had probably been really good because he started pretty far back,” McIntosh said. “I knew I just couldn’t make any mistakes.
“[Timms] was obviously running a different line but Keith was basically telling me on the fence – stay on the bottom. It might not be better, but it’s gonna be hard for them to pass you if you hit your marks correctly.”
Ryan Timms had made the charge up to fourth by that time from his 12th-place spot on the starting grid and lined up to restart second, looking for a way to get by his KKM teammate.
“I thought I’d restart maybe fourth or fifth and then I heard over the PA I was restarting second,” Timms said. “I was definitely feeling good about it, especially with how fast I was up top in 3 and 4. But I knew it was going to be tough to beat Cannon if he just hit his marks on the bottom and didn’t make any big mistakes.”
Try as he may, however, Timms was unable to get by McIntosh in the end. McIntosh held off Timms’ challenges on the top and the bottom lanes to collect the $5,000 grand prize and the Series points lead by three points over Zach Daum.
“On that last lap, I just kinda went in full-send, wide-open on the top,” Timms said. “I really thought I was gonna get him. It seemed like to me we were side-by-side, at least in the middle of the corner and then he kinda pulled away going down the frontstretch.”
For the second night-in-a-row, Daum crossed the finish line third in the running order, this time coming in behind Timms. Jade Avedisian rebounded from her misfortunes on Friday night to finish fourth, while Trey Marcham crossed in fifth after starting 11th.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to action in three weeks’ time for a two-day swing through Missouri – Friday, April 5 at US36 Raceway and Saturday, April 6 at Sweet Springs Motorsports Complex.
Tickets for both events are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com and will also be available at the gate on race day. If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
Duquoin IL 3/16
Feature (40 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[12]; 3. 7U-Zach Daum[6]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 5. 32-Trey Marcham[11]; 6. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[7]; 7. 86-Shane Cottle[15]; 8. 25K-Taylor Reimer[21]; 9. 40-Chase McDermand[5]; 10. 06-Rylan Gray[19]; 11. 97-Gavin Miller[17]; 12. 51B-Joe B Miller[1]; 13. 2H-Nick Hoffman[9]; 14. 83-Will Armitage[20]; 15. 21K-Karter Sarff[18]; 16. 55-Trevor Cline[10]; 17. 56D-Mitchell Davis[14]; 18. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[22]; 19. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[2]; 20. 14S-Tyler Smith[13]; 21. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[16]; 22. 56-Tyler Edwards[8]
Last Chance Showdown 1 (10 Laps): 1. 86-Shane Cottle[4]; 2. 21K-Karter Sarff[2]; 3. 43-Gunnar Setser[1]; 4. 57A-Daniel Robinson[6]; 5. 5U-Peter Smith[5]; 6. 15-RJ Corson[3]; 7. 91-Alex Midkiff[7]; 8. 8X-Jeff Schindler[8]; 9. 57-Mark McMahill[9]; 10. 53-Sean Robbins[10]; 11. (DNS) 51R-Gedd Ross
Last Chance Showdown 2 (10 Laps): 1. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[1]; 2. 06-Rylan Gray[2]; 3. 25K-Taylor Reimer[4]; 4. 1K-Brayton Lynch[3]; 5. 50-Daniel Adler[5]; 6. 35-Tyler Robbins[6]; 7. 88A-Austin Torgerson[8]; 8. 9-Abby Hohlbein[7]; 9. 21G-Jimmy Guidry[9]; 10. (DNS) 92-Mike Hess; 11. (DNS) 66-Jayden Clay
Last Chance Showdown 3 (10 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller[1]; 2. 83-Will Armitage[3]; 3. 13-Elijah Gile[2]; 4. 3N-Jake Neuman[7]; 5. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 6. 4K-Kayla Roell[6]; 7. 31-Daltyn England[9]; 8. 7B-Cody Beard[5]; 9. 98-Luke Drotschie[8]; 10. 00-John Heitzman[10]
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 40-Chase McDermand[2]; 2. 51B-Joe B Miller[4]; 3. 13-Elijah Gile[1]; 4. 06-Rylan Gray[3]; 5. 50-Daniel Adler[5]; 6. 9-Abby Hohlbein[6]; 7. 57-Mark McMahill[7]; 8. 00-John Heitzman[8]
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 2. 56D-Mitchell Davis[1]; 3. 14S-Tyler Smith[3]; 4. 83-Will Armitage[5]; 5. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[2]; 6. 3N-Jake Neuman[6]; 7. 31-Daltyn England[7]; 8. (DNS) 66-Jayden Clay
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 2. 32-Trey Marcham[2]; 3. 15-RJ Corson[1]; 4. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[4]; 5. 35-Tyler Robbins[8]; 6. 8X-Jeff Schindler[6]; 7. 21G-Jimmy Guidry[7]; 8. 98-Luke Drotschie[5]
Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 67K-Ashton Torgerson[1]; 2. 55-Trevor Cline[2]; 3. 67-Ryan Timms[3]; 4. 86-Shane Cottle[7]; 5. 5U-Peter Smith[5]; 6. 25K-Taylor Reimer[4]; 7. 88A-Austin Torgerson[6]; 8. 92-Mike Hess[8]
Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 56-Tyler Edwards[1]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[3]; 3. 21K-Karter Sarff[2]; 4. 97-Gavin Miller[4]; 5. 57A-Daniel Robinson[6]; 6. 4K-Kayla Roell[5]; 7. 53-Sean Robbins[7]
Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 2H-Nick Hoffman[1]; 2. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[4]; 3. 43-Gunnar Setser[3]; 4. 1K-Brayton Lynch[2]; 5. 7B-Cody Beard[6]; 6. 91-Alex Midkiff[5]; 7. (DNS) 51R-Gedd Ross
Qualifying 1 (2 Laps): 1. 51B-Joe B Miller, 00:09.841[8]; 2. 06-Rylan Gray, 00:09.845[6]; 3. 40-Chase McDermand, 00:09.855[3]; 4. 13-Elijah Gile, 00:09.957[7]; 5. 50-Daniel Adler, 00:10.089[2]; 6. 9-Abby Hohlbein, 00:10.136[1]; 7. 57-Mark McMahill, 00:10.162[5]; 8. 00-John Heitzman, 00:10.387[4]
Qualifying 2 (2 Laps): 1. 71K-Cannon McIntosh, 00:09.669[1]; 2. 14S-Tyler Smith, 00:09.810[2]; 3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold, 00:09.922[8]; 4. 56D-Mitchell Davis, 00:09.925[7]; 5. 83-Will Armitage, 00:10.057[6]; 6. 3N-Jake Neuman, 00:10.138[5]; 7. 31-Daltyn England, 00:10.355[4]; 8. (DNS) 66-Jayden Clay, 00:10.355
Qualifying 3 (2 Laps): 1. 19M-Ethan Mitchell, 00:09.645[4]; 2. 71-Jade Avedisian, 00:09.764[1]; 3. 32-Trey Marcham, 00:09.965[8]; 4. 15-RJ Corson, 00:10.040[7]; 5. 98-Luke Drotschie, 00:10.128[2]; 6. 8X-Jeff Schindler, 00:10.227[3]; 7. 21G-Jimmy Guidry, 00:10.268[6]; 8. 35-Tyler Robbins, 00:10.650[5]
Qualifying 4 (2 Laps): 1. 25K-Taylor Reimer, 00:09.718[4]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms, 00:09.748[6]; 3. 55-Trevor Cline, 00:09.917[7]; 4. 67K-Ashton Torgerson, 00:09.954[1]; 5. 5U-Peter Smith, 00:09.959[5]; 6. 88A-Austin Torgerson, 00:09.989[8]; 7. 86-Shane Cottle, 00:10.098[2]; 8. 92-Mike Hess, 00:10.150[3]
Qualifying 5 (2 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller, 00:09.703[7]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum, 00:09.946[4]; 3. 21K-Karter Sarff, 00:10.028[2]; 4. 56-Tyler Edwards, 00:10.030[3]; 5. 4K-Kayla Roell, 00:10.147[1]; 6. 57A-Daniel Robinson, 00:10.402[6]; 7. 53-Sean Robbins, 00:10.545[5]
Qualifying 6 (2 Laps): 1. 7X-Thomas Meseraull, 00:09.748[6]; 2. 43-Gunnar Setser, 00:10.000[2]; 3. 1K-Brayton Lynch, 00:10.011[3]; 4. 2H-Nick Hoffman, 00:10.035[7]; 5. 91-Alex Midkiff, 00:10.198[5]; 6. 7B-Cody Beard, 00:10.327[4]; 7. (DNS) 51R-Gedd Ross, 00:10.327
TEXAS HEAT: Giovanni Scelzi Holds on for Cotton Bowl Speedway Victory
One night after taking the points lead Scelzi gets his first win of 2024. (Trent Gower Photo)
PAIGE, TX (March 16, 2024) - Cotton Bowl Speedway delivered yet again.
One night after a race of the year candidate, the Paige, TX oval provided another thriller that brought the crowd to its feet. Huge slide jobs. Crossovers to counter. Battles all over the track. And a second straight late-race duel to decide the Texas Two-Step winner.
This time it was Giovanni Scelzi making his way to Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The KCP Racing pilot started on the front row, pulled away early, and out-dueled a fast-charging Brent Marks to seal the deal. On Friday night he took the World of Outlaws points lead for the first time in his career, and on Saturday night he scored his first win of the season.
“I need to go find a top-dollar machine at the casino right now,” Scelzi said of a smile with his recent good fortune. “Man, the car is so fast. It minimizes the mistakes I make, so I can stick it in the slick part of the racetrack. Hats off to Adam (Clark). Bob (Curtis) if a new addition to the team, and he’s done an incredible job. And Aaron (Beiler) is doing great, too. Like I said, thank you to my guys.”
Scelzi is now up to seven career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt, equaling him with Jeff Sheperd, Chad Kemenah, and Brian Brown for 55th all-time. Last year it took the Fresno, CA driver 29 races before notching the first triumph of his rookie campaign. Seven races were all that was required for him to grab his first of the sophomore season. Scelzi’s early season points lead grew to 16 markers courtesy of his win.
The result also made it seven different winners through seven races in 2024. That moves within one of equaling the record of eight different winners in the first eight races of a season established in 2015.
After topping the Toyota Racing Dash, Donny Schatz led the field to green with Scelzi alongside. Schatz slid up in front of Scelzi in Turns 1 and 2, but Scelzi turned down the banking on corner exit and drove ahead of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15.
As the early laps unfolded, Schatz was able to stay close behind Scelzi. But as the leaders entered traffic Scelzi sliced through lappers to build his advantage north of a second. The lead grew as large as two-and-a-half seconds.
But on the 13th circuit a new contender began to emerge. Friday’s winner – Brent Marks – threw a slider on Schatz that stuck and quickly set his sights on Scelzi.
Lap by lap the margin between the two began to shrink. Marks worked through traffic masterfully as the Murray-Marks #19 began to reel Scelzi in. On Lap 15 the gap was under two seconds, and then six circuits later it dropped to under a second.
Then on Lap 24 the battle for the top spot heated up. Marks got a huge run down the back straightaway and launched a massive slider in Turns 3 and 4. Scelzi barely got back by on corner exit to retake the lead down the front straightaway. Then in the next set of corners Marks threw another slide job at “Hot Sauce.” Scelzi again turned low to counter and drove back ahead. Meanwhile, Logan Schuchart and David Gravel were engaged in just as intense of a duel for fourth behind them. The two traded several sliders and crossovers for the position.
More traffic waited ahead as the laps continued to wane. Scelzi made a few strong moves through the lappers and looked as if he had the win in the bag. But the red flag flew with two laps remaining as Gio’s brother – Dominic Scelzi – got upside down on the back straightaway.
The crash set up a green-white-checkered finish and gave Marks one last shot at Scelzi. But on the restart Schatz challenged Marks for second and forced him into a defensive mode. While Marks fended off the 10-time World of Outlaws champion, Scelzi pulled away to secure his first checkered flag of 2024.
“I just couldn’t get the thing squared up right to drive off the corner, and I started getting tight on entry,” Scelzi said of late struggles that allowed Marks to close. “Brent got to me and started bombing me and broke my momentum like he had to. I felt like once I got him the last time he didn’t slide me in (Turns) 3 and 4, and I was clear.”
Marks brought the Murray-Marks #19 home second, falling one spot short of a Texas Two Step sweep at Cotton Bowl. The “Myerstown Missile” had plenty of speed but couldn’t quite piece together a challenge for the victory on the final restart.
“We just needed to get a good start there,” Marks said. “Gio went pretty early in the corner and being the second guy on the start there it’s just really hard to judge where they’re going to take off. He did a good job at tricking me a little bit, and when he took off it kind of left me in the slick a little bit more than I wanted to be. I spun the tires and just couldn’t quite get down the straightaway and into (Turn) 1 like I wanted to have a shot at him.”
Rounding out the top three was Donny Schatz, marking his second podium of the season. The Fargo, ND native had high hopes of a win but still came away encouraged as his early season speed continues.
“I would’ve liked to have won that, but I guess third is better than fourth,” Schatz said. “You’ve got to think about the big picture. All in all a decent night. This isn’t one of my best places. I think everybody that has a cell phone could see that all weekend it didn’t look like we were going to get to race, and we got two great nights of racing.”
Logan Schuchart and David Gravel rounded out the top five.
A 22nd to 12th run gave Jace Park the KSE Racing Hard Charger in only his third career Series start.
Giovanni Scelzi took Simpson Quick Time honors in Sea Foam Qualifying.
NOS Energy Drink Heats One and Three went to Brock Zearfoss (15th Heat Race win of career) and Brent Marks (33rd of career). Milton Hershey School Heat Two was topped by Logan Schuchart (122nd of career).
UP NEXT: Two new Texas tracks are on tap for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars when the Series heads to Big O Speedway (Ennis, TX) on March 22 and Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX) on March 23. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
World of Outlaws
Cotton Bowl Speedway TX 3/16/24
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 5. 2-David Gravel[8]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 7. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[13]; 9. 83-Michael Kofoid[10]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 11. 87-Aaron Reutzel[16]; 12. 45X-Jace Park[22]; 13. 7S-Landon Crawley[7]; 14. 1A-Jacob Allen[19]; 15. 6-Bill Rose[17]; 16. 25B-Blaine Baxter[21]; 17. 70-Kraig Kinser[15]; 18. 16TH-Kevin Newton[18]; 19. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[9]; 20. 23-Garet Williamson[14]; 21. 95-Matt Covington[11]; 22. 42P-Preston Perlmutter[20]
Toyota Dash (6 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[2]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[6]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[5]
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[2]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 3. 7S-Landon Crawley[4]; 4. 83-Michael Kofoid[3]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 6. 87-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen[7]; 8. 45X-Jace Park[6]
Milton Hershey School Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz[2]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 95-Matt Covington[3]; 5. 23-Garet Williamson[6]; 6. 6-Bill Rose[5]; 7. 42P-Preston Perlmutter[7]
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 5. 70-Kraig Kinser[5]; 6. 16TH-Kevin Newton[6]; 7. (DNS) 25B-Blaine Baxter
Sea Foam Qualifying (2 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:13.677[8]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:13.805[1]; 3. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.897[22]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:13.904[13]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:13.939[4]; 6. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:13.955[5]; 7. 83-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.983[18]; 8. 95-Matt Covington, 00:13.992[12]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:14.002[2]; 10. 7S-Landon Crawley, 00:14.086[16]; 11. 2-David Gravel, 00:14.111[21]; 12. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 00:14.116[7]; 13. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 00:14.172[20]; 14. 6-Bill Rose, 00:14.180[6]; 15. 70-Kraig Kinser, 00:14.183[3]; 16. 45X-Jace Park, 00:14.219[10]; 17. 23-Garet Williamson, 00:14.237[11]; 18. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 00:14.298[9]; 19. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:14.418[19]; 20. 42P-Preston Perlmutter, 00:14.440[14]; 21. (DNS) 25B-Blaine Baxter; 22. (DNS) 41-Carson Macedo
Thomas Meseraull Opens 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Season in Victory Lane at Southern Illinois Center
DU QUOIN, IL (March 15, 2024) – When it comes to racing around the dirt oval inside the Southern Illinois Center, few have mastered its narrow, 1/6-mile confines like Thomas Meseraull.
Friday night, the 43-year-old open-wheel racing veteran from San Jose, CA, put on another display of indoor excellence in the season opener for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, taking the lead five laps into the race and holding off the field the rest of the way to capture the $4,000 grand prize and the fourth Midget win of his career in the building.
The win also came as Meseraull’s first with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series – a sudden surprise to him when DIRTVision reporter Peyton Williams informed him of the achievement in Victory Lane.
“When I heard that, I actually thought he lied,” Meseraull said. “I’m like, ‘Pffft, I’ve won an Xtreme race… maybe that was a Sprint Car race, maybe I haven’t won an Xtreme [Midget] race.’
“It’s always nice to like, etch your name in the history books, you know what I mean? ‘Cause nobody remembers who was second.”
From the outside pole on the starting grid, Meseraull immediately put pressure on polesitter Tyler Edwards – making his national Midget series debut for Mounce/Stout Motorsports. Edwards led the first four circuits of the 30-lap main event, but Meseraull was right behind the entire time, waiting for the right moment to pounce.
“We had a yellow and he ended up at the front and I thought, ‘Okay Thomas, you really need to calm down, there’s no need to be doing sliders on Lap 1 and 2. Let’s just try to work the bottom and see if he makes a mistake,’” Meseraull said. “I was able to kinda sneak by him.”
Meseraull was strong on the bottom and took advantage of the shortest line around, throwing a slide job on Edwards to take the lead away on Lap 5. From there on out, it was smooth sailing for the Tim Engler-owned No. 7x as he controlled the race the rest of the way.
“We started up front and it just worked out,” Meseraull said. “Track position is so important in indoor racing. I’ve been, I feel like, one of the fastest cars here several nights and ended up just in a traffic jam.”
Behind him, a battle for position raged on between several racers in the top five. After starting third on the grid and dropping back to fifth, Gavin Miller found speed on the top side of the track and used it to power around Ethan Mitchell, Tyler Edwards and later Shane Cottle on Lap 18 to take over second.
“I just had to play my cards right – pick the bottom here, pick the bottom there,” Miller said. “Just play your cards right and stay out of trouble.”
Throughout the final 12 laps, Miller searched for a way around leader Meseraull but was met with brute resistance.
“I tried getting to the top before he did so I could get to it faster and cut across and possibly pass him,” Miller said. “He was just as even as us, and he would have been really hard to pass without getting into, and I’m not going to ruin my shot to… we’ve got a whole season ahead of us and a lot more races, so I’m not gonna pull anything stupid or wreck him or wreck myself for the win.”
Even on the final restart, in green-white-checkered fashion, Meseraull held strong out front as Miller fought to keep his own spot in second as Zach Daum gave him a challenge on the final lap.
“Luckily for [Meseraull], he didn’t really make any many mistakes for me to get and advantage and pass him,” Miller said. “He did a good job, congrats to him, and we’ll try again tomorrow.”
Daum poked his nose to the inside of Miller after taking the white flag and appeared to have the advantage coming out of Turn 2, but Miller made use of the top-side momentum to retain second as Daum crossed behind him in third.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is back in action Saturday night, March 16, at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, IL, for a 40-lap, $5,000-to-win program.
Tickets will be on sale at the door. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
David Gravel Announces Plan to Return to World of Outlaws in 2024
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David Gravel announced Thursday evening that he and Big Game Motorsports plan to return to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2024 to chase their first Series title.
It will mark his 12th full season on the World of Outlaws tour and fourth straight year with Big Game Motorsports.
“We’re going to be back on the World of Outlaws tour next year,” Gravel said on his YouTube channel. “What’s really important to me and Tod Quiring and Big Game Motorsports is winning that World of Outlaws championship. It’s really important and it is a very prestigious thing. It’s where we want to be right now…
“I want to get to 100 wins. That’s important to me. And to be a World of Outlaws champion. I feel like we’re more than capable of doing that.”
Gravel finished second in points for the third straight year this season and currently sits 10th on the all-time wins list with 88 victories. Thirty of those victories came in his three years with Big Game Motorsports – one being the Huset’s High Bank Nationals and it’s $250,000 payday, which returns in 2024, along with the $100,000 to win Huset’s Hustle the same week (June 19-22).
“What’s really important to me and Tod Quiring and Big Game Motorsports is winning that World of Outlaws championship.”
He’s picked up several milestone accomplishments throughout his career with the Series, including the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year title with the World of Outlaws in 2013, the 2019 NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals title and two National Open victories at Williams Grove Speedway (2014 and 2017).
Now, all eyes are on a coveted World of Outlaws title with a chance to become only the 11th different champion in Series history.
“We’re committed to the World of Outlaws right now,” Gravel continued on his show. “We have a great nucleolus of drivers. No matter if Brad is there or not, I feel like we’re going to have a lot of the best teams with us, and the points fund is really strong…
“I still have stuff to prove and want to check that off the list of achievements.”
Gravel will kick off his 2024 season with the World of Outlaws at Volusia Speedway Park during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 7-10.
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars Add Fourth Event at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
BARBERVILLE, FL (Nov. 9, 2023) – For the first time in the 53-year history of the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will race four consecutive nights.
The premier 12-night dirt track racing event will kick off on Monday, Feb. 5, with DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, followed Tuesday with DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and a World of Outlaws Sprint Car tune-up. Then it’s four straight nights of The Greatest Show on Dirt together with DIRTcar UMP Modifieds to chase Big Gator championships during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals opening week at Volusia.
The second week of action will see three-nights of DIRTcar Late Models (Feb. 12-14) and two nights of USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars (Feb. 12-13) setting the stage for World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models (Feb. 15-17) and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds (Feb. 14-17). All three divisions will be competing for a Big Gator trophy, too.
For tickets, camping and more visit DIRTcarNationals.com.
Monday, Feb. 5: DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Tuesday, Feb. 6: DIRTcar UMP Modifieds & World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car practice
Wednesday, Feb. 7: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Thursday, Feb. 8: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Friday, Feb. 9: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Saturday, Feb. 10: World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars & DIRTcar UMP Modified Gator Championship
Sunday, Feb. 11: No Racing
Monday, Feb. 12: DIRTcar Late Models & USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars
Tuesday, Feb. 13: DIRTcar Late Models & USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars
Wednesday, Feb. 14: DIRTcar Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
Thursday, Feb. 15: World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
Friday, Feb. 16: World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
Saturday, Feb. 17: World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models & Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
CATCHING KINSER: Kahne Reflects on Journey to Six World of Outlaws Championships
Kasey Kahne equals Steve Kinser for third-most championships as an owner after 2023 title
MOORESVILLE, NC (Nov. 9, 2023) - Not often are any of Steve Kinser’s accomplishments touched. The Bloomington, IN native cemented himself as the most dominant figure in Sprint Car racing, racking up 20 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championships and nearly 700 Feature victories. But Kasey Kahne equaled Kinser in an important category last week.
Brad Sweet wrapped up his fifth consecutive title with The Greatest Show on Dirt in grand fashion by winning the final race of the 2023 season. All five have come under the Kasey Kahne Racing banner. Add in the championship with Daryn Pittman in 2013 and Kahne’s total now sits at six – tying him for the third most titles as an owner with “The King.” Kinser collected 14 of his championships while driving for Karl Kinser and then added six more after starting his own team. Karl leads the list with 16 titles – 14 with Steve and an additional two with Mark Kinser driving for him. Tony Stewart owns the second most with nine.
“It feels really good to be part of anything with Steve Kinser,” Kahne said. “He’s got way more championships than that, but as Steve being the owner/driver, it’s really cool to be tied with him on something. But if he adds in the rest of his we’re far from where he’s at. He’s something else in the Sprint Car world over the years. But, yeah, to be tied for third is great.”
It’s been a long journey for KKR since they first fielded cars in World of Outlaws races in 2005 and took on the full-time tour in 2006 with Joey Saldana behind the wheel. Race wins came early, but it took eight years of trying before Pittman brought the first championship trophy back to the Mooresville, NC shop. Over time, Kahne has assembled an organization capable of maintaining a championship pedigree.
“We started KKR to win and win as much as the team possibly could every single year and win championships,” Kahne said. “Something we were able to do was win races, but to win championships was much harder to do. It took time. It took people and time.”
Kahne emphasizes the importance of having the right people in the right places, which played a key role in securing the 2023 title. The trio of Eric Prutzman, Joe Mooney, and Andrew Bowman had been the crew of the Napa Auto Parts #49 for all four of Sweet’s previous championships, but Mooney departed for another opportunity this year. Kahne selected Tye Wolfgang who smoothly filled the car chief void.
“To see what the #49 has done the last five (years) is pretty incredible,” Kahne said. “I think, from the crew chief standpoint, Eric Prutzman and his preparation and his mindset, work ethic, everything that he brings to the team sets up for Tye Wolfgang and Andrew Bowman. And just how they attack every race throughout the entire season is pretty incredible with their performance and just how put together the team and cars are.”
Over the last few years, Kahne has been able to enjoy his team’s work from a much closer view. Early in Kahne’s tenure as an owner, NASCAR Cup duties kept him away from the track. But as he’s transitioned to full-time Sprint Car driver, Kahne has often shared the pit area with Sweet and the #49 team as they’ve been on their run.
“To start, I listened to… I would say every single Outlaw race, just Johnny Gibson announcing the races,” Kahne recalled. “Then, three or four years into it the big races were on DIRTVision. I was starting to see some video of my cars racing. And then as time went on you could watch every race. That’s how I did it for years. It was great. I was in the motorhome at the NASCAR track, and that was what I did on a Friday or Saturday night is paid attention to what was going on at the World of Outlaws race, just how my guys are doing. Over the last couple years, I’ve been able to be a big part of that in person and get to watch them firsthand and get to support them that way.
“But since the start, I was always, whether it was a phone call after the race or a text the next morning, very close to my team and very supportive and just always want the best for them and to get the best out of them. Now, it’s a little different being there. It’s still the same mentality. I’m just able to watch a lot more of the success that they’ve had.”
That mentality and commitment to the sport has led Kahne to cementing his place among the most impactful figures in Series history. A place that’s aligned him next to Steve Kinser with six owner championships. A place reached by unwavering dedication to Sprint Car racing.
“I’m very fortunate and really happy that I’ve been able to try to give as much to the teams and to Sprint Car racing as I can,” Kahne said. “I really enjoy it and really love doing it. But at the end of the day, it’s just about the people that have been at KKR from drivers to all the crew members and team members.”
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will commence its 2024 season at Volusia Speedway Park during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 8-10, 2024. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
MORE TO COME: Volusia Speedway Park Bringing Marquee Races During Winter Months
The World’s Fastest Half-Mile will be home to seven of the biggest races this coming winter
BARBERVILLE, FL (Nov. 9, 2023) – While motorsports series across the country are winding down their seasons, racing action in the Sunshine State is heating up with Volusia Speedway Park set to host several marquee events during the winter months.
On that list includes the Veteran’s Day Classic (Nov. 11), 10th anniversary of the Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial (Nov. 16-18), second annual Battle in Barberville (Nov. 30-Dec. 2), DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Jan. 17-20), Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout (Jan. 25-27), Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Feb. 5-17) and the World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree (March 3-4).
VETERAN’S DAY CLASSIC (Nov. 11)
Volusia’s months of big events kicks off with the special Veteran’s Day Classic on Saturday, Nov. 11, featuring five local favorite divisions. Competing in the event will be DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, 3/4 Modifieds and the Pick Your Part Street Stocks. Honoring those who have served, any U.S. veteran, or current member of the United States Military carrying a valid I.D. will receive free admission.
10TH ANNIVERSARY EMIL & DALE REUTIMANN MEMORIAL (Nov. 16-18)
The following week, Volusia Speedway Park will honor one of racing’s most legendary families with the 10th annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 16-18. The marquee DIRTcar UMP Modified event will see the country’s top Modified drivers compete for a $10,000 payday in the 50-lap event. Ethan Dotson earned his first Reutimann Memorial victory last year, adding his name to a prestigious list of winners, which includes Nick Hoffman, David Stremme, Tyler Nicely, Kyle Strickler, David Reutimann, Jeff Mathews and Austin Sanders.
BATTLE IN BARBERVILLE (Nov. 30-Dec. 2)
Before the calendar turns to 2024, Volusia Speedway Park will cap off the 2023 with the second annual Battle in Barberville, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. The December event brings 360 Sprint Cars, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and 3/4 Modifieds to The World’s Fastest Half Mile for a practice night on Thursday and then Feature events on Friday and Saturday.
The winner of Saturday’s 360 Sprint Car Feature will lock into January’s Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout. Last year, Petersburg, Florida’s Tyler Clem won the inaugural Battle in Barberville 360 Sprint Car and then went on to win the Southern Sprint Car Shootout finale.
DIRTcar SUNSHINE NATIONALS (Jan. 17-20)
Volusia Speedway Park’s Late Model Palooza is back, Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 17-20. The premier Late Model event will feature DIRTcar Pro Late Models, 602 Late Models and the season kickoff for the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models.
The best Late Model drivers from around the country will gather in Barberville with a practice night on Wednesday, Jan. 17, and then three straight nights of Feature action, Thursday to Saturday, Jan. 18-20. Last year, Devin Moran scored back-to-back wins with the World of Outlaws, while Kyle Bronson, Jensen Ford and David Showers Jr. picked up wins in the other divisions.
GERMFREE SOUTHERN SPRINT CAR SHOOTOUT (Jan. 25-27)
The Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout returns after a successful debut in 2023, bringing back the United Sprint Car Series for a marquee three-day event, Jan. 25-27. Sprint Car drivers from around the country – and beyond as drivers from Australia and England participated in the first event – will compete for a more than $65,000 overall purse, paying $2,500 to win Thursday and Friday night, and then a massive $10,000 payday on Saturday – the largest purse in USCS history.
Last year, the event also saw the likes of Daytona 500 champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Anthony Macri and Ryan Timms participate in the event.
Local division, 3/4 Modifieds are set to race alongside the high-flying 360 Sprint Car series as well.
FEDERATED AUTO PARTS DIRTcar NATIONALS (Feb. 5-17)
Florida Speedweeks returns in 2024 with the running of the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 5-17, 2024. The 12-day event will feature hundreds of drivers from the premier divisions in racing with them all vying for a Big Gator championship. The first week (Feb. 5-10) will see racing action all week with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and three days of The Greatest Show on Dirt with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.
Then, the DIRTcar Late Models and USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars will kick off the second week (Feb. 12-17) before turning it over to the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds.
WORLD OF OUTLAWS BIKE WEEK JAMBOREE (March 3-4)
Two wheels and four wheels collide once again in March, with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars returning to Volusia Speedway Park in March for the World of Outlaws
Bike Week Jamboree (Sunday-Monday, March 3-4). Adding another exciting element to Bike Week, the World of Outlaws welcomes all bikers to The World’s Fastest Half Mile for two nights of high-octane, wheel-to-wheel, action. Earlier this year, Carson Macedo and David Gravel won the inaugural World of Outlaws Bike Week Features.
For tickets to these events, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either on the DIRTVision App or on DIRTVision.com.
Huset’s Speedway Adds $100,000-to-Win Huset’s High Bank Hustle to $250,000-to-Win BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals; Track Hosts Six World of Outlaws Races in 2024
BRANDON, SD (Nov. 8, 2023) – A pair of six-figure World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series events will highlight the four-day BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals, June 19-22, 2024.
In addition, The Greatest Show on Dirt will return Labor Day Weekend for a new two-day Huset’s Shootout, with the finale paying $40,000 to win, marking six Feature races for the World of Outlaws this year at Huset’s Speedway.
The marquee event in June kicks off with a new two-day $100,000-to-win Huset’s High Bank Hustle (June 19-20), followed by the even bigger two-day $250,000-to-win, $5,000-to-start BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals (June 21-22). The $250,000 check equals the largest payout in World of Outlaws history, established last season with this event. Each of the opening night races (June 19 and June 21) will pay $20,000 to the winner.
A complete format for each event during the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals week will be released closer to the crown jewel event.
Four-day ticket packages are currently on sale at http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com.
The new two-day Huset’s Shootout on Labor Day Weekend will run Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, with the winner of the event finale receiving $40,000.
The event is part of a tripleheader with action beginning on Friday, Aug. 30, when the Cressman Sanitation 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars kick off the weekend with the Bull Haulers Brawl Season Championship presented by Folkens Bros. Trucking.
Three-day ticket packages and camping for the Huset’s Shootout go on sale Thursday, Nov. 9, at http://www.HusetsSpeedway.com.
If you can't make it to the track, you can watch every lap of each event live on DIRTVision.
HUSET’S SPEEDWAY – Huset’s Speedway is a dirt oval located in Brandon, S.D. The track opened in 1954 and has undergone a large renovation within the last few years, making it a premier destination for both marquee racing events and weekly programs.
HAND OUT THE HARDWARE: Awards Banquet Celebrates 2023 World of Outlaws Season
Drivers, team members, and more were honored at the 2023 World of Outlaws Awards Banquet
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 6, 2023) - After the long grind of the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour, drivers and teams gathered for the Awards Banquet to celebrate completing another year of The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Along with every full-time competitor honored for their performance this year and handed their point fund check, a handful of other awards were handed out to those who’ve made special contributions to the Series and Sprint Car racing as a whole.
Champion: For the fifth consecutive season, Brad Sweet claimed the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49. Five straight championships equaled him with Donny Schatz for the second longest streak of all-time. Only Steve Kinser’s six consecutive titles between 1983-1988 outranks Sweet’s stretch.
“The Big Cat” proved to be the model of consistency yet again as he led the Series in top 10 finishes and posted no DNFs on his way to the title.
“Can’t do it without good people,” Sweet said. “Kasey Kahne gave me an opportunity dang near 15 years ago now. It was a USAC (United States Auto Club) car at the beginning in non-wing. And he helped me get some pavement opportunities. He’s been my best friend and stuck behind me through thick and thin and just kept working toward the same goal. We both have an immense passion for Sprint Cars and Sprint Car racing.”
Not only did winning the title include all the prestige of being a World of Outlaws champion, but it also came with a massive payday. Sweet and the KKR crew were presented a check for $350,000 for their efforts.
NOS Energy Drink Human Horsepower Awards: Series announcer – Johnny Gibson – and NOS Energy Drink’s Marketing Director Lauren Albano presented a pair of Human Horsepower Awards.
One went to Eloy Gutierrez, who was instrumental in the creation of the electronic timing and scoring system that has become a vital part of the sport. Not only did Gutierrez play that important role, but he’s also dedicated multiple decades of his life to working for the World of Outlaws.
The second was presented to Jason Sides. After many years of driving, the charismatic competitor from Tennessee has transitioned to a crew chief role over the last year and a half as he’s stepped out of the seat. Even with the different role, Sides has continued to show the passion and dedication that he exhibited behind the wheel.
Crew Chief of the Year: For the second time in his career, Eric Prutzman was awarded the Crew Chief of the Year. The Pennsylvanian has led the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 crew as they’ve collected five consecutive World of Outlaws championships.
Fan Favorite Award: Excitement is a way to get the fans on your side, and excitement is exactly what defines Sheldon Haudenschild’s driving style. And it comes as no surprise that the fans voted Haudenschild the Fan Favorite driver for 2023. The son of the legendary Jac Haudenschild also receives one of the largest cheers whenever he’s introduced at any World of Outlaws event.
KSE Hard Charger: Sheldon Haudenschild also used that exciting driving style to help him earn the 2023 KSE Hard Charger Award. The Wooster, OH native claimed the honor seven times this season, most notably making a memorable drive from 16th to the win at Skagit Speedway on August 31.
Jason Johnson Sportsmanship Award: One of the highest honors of the night belonged to Amanda Hoegsted as she was given the Jason Johnson Sportsmanship Award. Not only does she remain dedicated in being a vital piece of Bill Rose’s team, she’s also one of the pit area’s brightest presences this year. Even this year as Rose combatted injuries and multiple drivers had to help fill in, Hoegsted maintained her bright disposition all season long.
Social Ambassador Award: Donny Schatz elevated his social media to another level in 2023 and was given the Social Ambassador Award as a result. The 10-time Series champion maintained an active, daily presence on various social platforms.
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year: One of the most anticipated rookie seasons in Series history came along this season when Giovanni Scelzi and KCP Racing committed to the tour, and Scelzi delivered.
“I didn’t really know what to expect,” Scelzi admitted. “I’d run a handful of Outlaw races, but hadn’t really run for a points championship since I was 15 years old racing for NARC (Northern Auto Racing Club). It was unbelievable for sure. I know it was definitely one of the hardest years I’ve had in my life on and off the racetrack. Driving up and down the road with you guys and really racing against the best drivers and best teams in the world.”
Consistency all year long led him to a fourth-place finish in the points, which equaled Jeff Swindell (1981) and Brad Doty (1982) for the highest finishing World of Outlaws rookie ever.
It was also the second time KCP fielded a Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year driver with the other being Ian Madsen in 2018. Only Kasey Kahne Racing, Dave Helm, and KCP have multiple Rookie of the Year drivers.
Ted Johnson Award: Every year the Ted Johnson Award is given as a way to recognize an individual’s outstanding contribution to the sport, and this year’s went to Brad Doty.
From driving to announcing to promoting and much more, Doty’s passion for Sprint Car racing is unparalleled, and he’s dedicated so much of his life to helping the sport he loves.
“I’m honored and humbled to win this award,” Doty said. “Probably not a lot of people in this building old enough to remember Ted. He was a character for sure. I got Rookie of the Year with the World of Outlaws in 1982, which was their fifth year of existence. I was just trying to get to the next race and never dreamt what the World of Outlaws would become and what it is today. I want to thank World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws for this award. I’m truly honored and humbled. It means a lot.”
Engine Builder of the Year: Cappetta Engines powered the championship winning machine driven by Brad Sweet, and as a result Rob Cappetta accepted the 2023 Engine Builder of the Year.
Chassis Builder of the Year: The 2023 Chassis Builder of the Year belonged to Maxim Chassis. Maxim has become synonymous with quality chassis in Sprint Car racing, and many of the top teams on the World of Outlaws tour go with Maxim.
Below is the list of the 14 full-time World of Outlaws competitors in 2023, where they finished in the standings, and the point fund check amount they received at the Awards Banquet:
1. Brad Sweet ($350,000)
2. David Gravel ($210,000)
3. Carson Macedo ($140,000)
4. Giovanni Scelzi ($122,500)
5. Logan Schuchart ($113,750)
6. Donny Schatz ($109,375)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild ($105,000)
8. Spencer Bayston ($100,625)
9. Brock Zearfoss ($96,250)
10. James McFadden ($87,500)
11. Robbie Price ($70,000)
12. Noah Gass ($52,500)
13. Jacob Allen ($43,750)
14. Bill Rose ($35,000)
SEALING THE DEAL: Brad Sweet Punctuates Fifth Straight World of Outlaws Championship with Wild World Finals Win
Sweet slips by Rico Abreu late to top final night of the 2023 season and clinch fifth championship
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 4, 2023) - Brad Sweet could’ve been careful. He could’ve put the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 in cruise control. With a front row starting spot, all he needed was to finish 22nd or better to seal a fifth consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship.
But “The Big Cat” had no intentions of taking it easy to close out 2023. He gave the sold-out grandstands what they paid for. Sweet slipped back slightly to start the 25-lapper on Saturday night. But the Grass Valley, CA native rallied back to snatch the lead late from Rico Abreu after a side-by-side duel. Sweet then held on to put the exclamation mark on his title campaign with his first win at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.
“Just happy to be here in front of this large crowd,” Sweet said. “Happy we were able to get our NAPA Auto Parts car in Victory Lane. We’ve been trying here for a long time. I think with the points you’re always so conservative, but tonight we had a car capable of doing it. I was able to be pretty conservative on the bottom and keep my tires under me and just kind of snuck by Rico there at the end and tried to just hold him off there coming to the checkered.”
Sweet’s 11th victory of 2023 with The Greatest Show on Dirt elevated his career total to 90, moving him within five of Dave Blaney’s total of 95, which is eighth all-time. It was also his first triumph at the Charlotte oval in his 38th attempt. With the fifth consecutive championship, Sweet equaled the second longest streak of all-time and is one away from Steve Kinser’s record mark of six straight.
Brian Brown and Sweet brought the field to green for the season finale, and it was Brown leading the way on the opening lap. On the second circuit, Abreu ripped the top around Sweet to take over the runner-up spot.
Abreu quickly began his pursuit of Brown and closed in little by little over the next few laps. The St. Helena, CA native attempted a slider on Brown early but couldn’t clear him. Only a couple laps later, traffic presented an issue for Brown and allowed Abreu to roar around him on the top for the lead.
Behind the two leaders, Friday’s winner – Brent Marks – was coming to life as he rolled by Sweet for third on Lap 9. Then only one lap later, he slid Brown to take control of second. Sweet followed suit by making a move on Brown to climb into the third spot.
Both Marks and Sweet began pursuit of Abreu as the race crossed the halfway point. The Pennsylvanian trimmed Abreu’s lead all the way down to barely more than two tenths on Lap 16. But he saw a surging Sweet drive by him for second on the next time around.
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Sweet then began to cut into Abreu’s lead as the two used entirely different lines. Abreu pounded the top around the fence while Sweet patiently rolled the bottom. With only four laps remaining, Sweet had knocked Abreu’s lead under two tenths of a second as the two went side by side.
“I think it takes two different setups. You’re either set up to run the top and go real fast, or you’re set up to go real slow around the bottom,” Sweet said. “I just felt like we needed to be on the bottom there with everything we had going. I feel like you can keep your tires under you and keep them cool down there, and it seems to pay off. It seems like passing lapped cars is even harder on the top when the guy is real patient on the bottom. So, I just tried to be patient.”
Ultimately, patience paid off for Sweet. Coming out of Turn 4 on Lap 23, Abreu didn’t hit the top as smoothly as he had been, and Sweet capitalized by completing the pass on the front straightaway.
With the lead in his possession, only two more laps stood between him and closing out his title campaign with a trip to Victory Lane. He wheeled the Napa Auto Parts #49 smoothly around the 4/10-mile two more times to claim the checkered flag.
“It’s just really neat to cap it off with a win like this, and it’s basically like a walk-off homer,” Sweet said. “It just feels really good, and were going to celebrate… I’m just super happy. It’s just such a relief. These seasons are so long and so grueling and so hard. It’s just unbelievable that we’ve been able to accomplish what we’ve been able to accomplish.”
For the second time in three nights, Abreu brought home the runner-up spot, marking his 17th World of Outlaws podium of the year – by far the most for any competitor not running the full schedule. Despite losing out on a potential win late, Abreu kept his head up and looked at the result as an opportunity to absorb a lesson.
“I think you learn more losing these races than you do winning them,” Abreu said. “You’re racing the best in the country, so your margin for error is so minimal. You have lapped traffic running side-by-side in front of you eight laps into the race. You’re just trying to manipulate and pick and choose which lanes to run. My car was set up to run the top, and I committed up there. You win and lose those races. It’s just part of it.”
Rounding out the final podium of the 2023 World of Outlaws season was Logan Schuchart aboard the Shark Racing #1S. The result helped him lock up the fifth spot in points as he entered the night in a close battle with Donny Schatz for the spot. The Hanover, PA native found speed on the top and stuck to it throughout the race.
“When I was racing with Carson a little earlier in the race, he kind of went to the bottom and that’s why I got by him. It looked like he slipped off the bottom a little bit,” Schuchart explained. “So, I didn’t want that to happen to me, and I didn’t know what it felt like. I didn’t want to go somewhere I didn’t want to go. So, I just kind of stuck to pounding the top of the racetrack and seeing what I could make happen up there. Once the tires started going away the last couple laps, I couldn’t run it in there as hard as I wanted to anymore. But all in all, a great end to our season to finish on the podium.”
Brent Marks and Tyler Courtney completed the top five.
David Gravel drove from 21st to seventh to earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger. Gravel’s result made the final margin between himself and Sweet 60 points, which is the fifth straight year it has been within 100 and the eighth closest ever.
Giovanni Scelzi completed his Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year campaign with a fourth place finish in points, equaling both Jeff Swindell (1981) and Brad Doty (1982) for the best debut season in Series history.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Rico Abreu. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Brent Marks, Tyler Courtney, and Brad Sweet.
David Gravel won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
Brian Brown claimed the Toyota Racing Dash.
UP NEXT: The 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign will begin on with the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 8-10 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 4. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 7. 2-David Gravel[21]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 9. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[10]; 10. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 11. 5-Spencer Bayston[16]; 12. 1A-Jacob Allen[15]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz[13]; 14. 13-Justin Peck[6]; 15. 83-James McFadden[25]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[23]; 17. 2MD-Cap Henry[12]; 18. 69K-Justin Henderson[18]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 20. 8-Cory Eliason[14]; 21. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[11]; 22. 1T-Tanner Holmes[17]; 23. 99-Skylar Gee[19]; 24. 9-Kasey Kahne[22]; 25. 7S-Robbie Price[26]; 26. 42-Sye Lynch[24]; 27. (DNS) 20G-Noah Gass
CHARLOTTE SWEEP: Marks Outlasts Peck, Courtney for Thrilling Charlotte World Finals Victory
Marks, Peck, and Courtney trade the lead multiple times before Marks secures his second win of the year
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 3, 2023) - The World of Outlaws World Finals means only a few chances remain to pick up a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car win this year. And that also means the intensity rises each and every lap.
That heightened intensity was on complete display Friday night at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. An all-out war erupted between Brent Marks, Justin Peck, and Tyler Courtney for a $15,000 payday and a trip to Victory Lane. Sliders. Crossovers. More sliders and crossovers. Cars using multiple grooves. Endless action led to a thrilling 25-lap main event on the penultimate night of the 2023 campaign for The Greatest Show on Dirt.
When the dust settled, Brent Marks claimed the checkered flag narrowly ahead of Peck to snag a win for the Pennsylvania Posse. As Marks rose atop his wing in Victory Lane, the massive crowd on hand erupted in appreciation for the show he and his fellow competitors had delivered.
“It feels amazing,” Marks said. “To win in front of this crowd is an amazing moment. Standing up here on this stage at this racetrack means a lot to me. To get another World of Outlaws victory also means a lot to me. That was a really fun race.”
The win was Marks’ second of the season, marking the third consecutive year he’s notched multiple World of Outlaws wins. Adding to his 2021 Charlotte victory, Marks became the 12th driver to own multiple Series triumphs at the 4/10-mile. His win also completed a clean sweep of the program as he set QuickTime, won his Heat, topped the Dash, and finished it off with the Feature victory.
Marks earned the pole of the Feature after topping the Toyota Racing Dash. Courtney slid ahead of “The Myerstown Missile” in Turns 3 and 4, but Marks dipped under him to lead the opening lap by a hair and slide back in front in Turns 1 and 2.
As the early laps unfolded, Marks couldn’t shake Courtney as Marks opted for the cushion while “Sunshine” tiptoed the bottom. Courtney pulled alongside Marks multiple times within the first handful of laps but couldn’t quite make the move.
But then on the 10th lap, Marks tripped up in traffic as he went through the slick in Turns 3 and 4, allowing Courtney to sneak by on the bottom and claim the top spot aboard the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink #7BC.
Quickly changing track conditions allowed Peck to surprise both Marks and Courtney. While the lead duo committed to the bottom, Peck ripped the top in the Buch Motorsports #13 and went around Marks on Lap 12. One lap later, Peck blasted by Courtney for the lead.
Two laps later, Marks surged back into contention as he rolled the bottom to pass Courtney coming to the line and pull alongside Peck, In Turns 1 and 2, Marks pulled the trigger on a slide job to reclaim the lead. Peck returned the favor the next time around in the same set of corners. Marks crossed over out of Turn 2 and aimed for the top in Turn 3, so Peck threw another slider. Marks again dipped under Peck and then fended off his next move in Turn 1.
“I was running the top there in the beginning and saw Tyler down on the bottom there a couple times,” Marks recalled. “So, I switched my line up and felt pretty good. And then I think I slipped up and he got by me and fell back to second. I just tried to work that in down there a little more, and Justin railed around both of us on the top, so I fell back to third. I just started moving around just trying to figure out what was going to work best for my car. I felt like I could go anywhere but was definitely better up top. I just knew we needed to stick to that, and that’s what we did and ended up racing our way back up through there.”
Following the intense battle with Peck, Marks built a decent lead as the laps faded late in the going. But suddenly lapped traffic became an issue again.
Marks stared down cars using both his preferred high line and the low line. Peck chipped away at the gap, and when the white flag flew he found himself within striking distance. Marks thought the lapped car ahead would go low in the final set of corners but guessed wrong, causing him to drift through the slick in Turns 3 and 4. Peck closed fast and looked under Marks coming to the checkered flag but came up slightly short as Marks grabbed the win.
“I felt like the track crew did an amazing job there at getting the track two lanes of racing and getting it pretty tricky around the top,” Marks said. “Man, I just got to lapped traffic there and wanted to make sure I didn’t get off the top. I just felt like my pace slowed up too much. I was getting a little worried about Justin behind me closing in on us. Then I had a run on Logan (Schuchart) going down the backstretch on the last lap, and last minute he pulled off to go to the bottom, and I had already set up to try to slide him. That just kind of got me stuck in the middle a little bit. I knew he was going to have a head of steam. Fortunately, we hung on there at the end and won us this race.”
A second place run for Peck equaled his best World of Outlaws finish. While proud of he and the Buch team’s efforts, Peck couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed with coming so close to what’s become an elusive first Series victory.
“My guys gave me a really good race car,” Peck said. “Me, Brent, and Sunshine raced each other pretty hard there. It’s just one of those deals where it’s got to come sometime, right? It feels like we’ve run second quite a few times now and been on the podium but just can’t seem to pull off a win.”
Courtney rounded out the top three to post his sixth career World of Outlaws podium. The Indianapolis, IN native felt he was missing just a little speed to lock up his second Series win of the year.
“Once Brent cleared Justin there, we just got back around the top,” Courtney said. “We were running really fast laps up there. We’re set up a little bit more to run down off the top, so I was a little too tight to run around the top there.”
Brad Sweet and James McFadden completed the top five. Sweet’s result combined with David Gravel’s sixth place run pushed Sweet’s lead atop the standings to 46 points. Sweet now needs a finish of 22nd or better in the season finale to lock up his fifth straight championship with Kasey Kahne Racing.
Donny Schatz earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 25th to 13th drive.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Rico Abreu (48th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Brian Brown (82nd of career), Brent Marks (29th of career), and Tyler Courtney (13th of career).
Hunter Schuerenberg won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the 2023 season with a $25,000 to win finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte's World Finals on Saturday, Nov. 4. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 13-Justin Peck[5]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[2]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[11]; 5. 83-James McFadden[10]; 6. 2-David Gravel[9]; 7. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[15]; 10. 69K-Justin Henderson[4]; 11. 41-Carson Macedo[13]; 12. 21-Brian Brown[3]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz[25]; 14. 5-Spencer Bayston[22]; 15. 9R-Chase Randall[7]; 16. 14-Cole Macedo[17]; 17. 88-Austin McCarl[8]; 18. 8-Cory Eliason[20]; 19. 39M-Anthony Macri[16]; 20. 71-Parker Price Miller[24]; 21. 2MD-Cap Henry[19]; 22. 9-Kasey Kahne[18]; 23. 1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 24. 7S-Robbie Price[27]; 25. 20G-Noah Gass[28]; 26. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[21]; 27. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[26]; 28. 99-Skylar Gee[23]
NOT DONE YET: Gravel Perfects the Low Line for World Finals Victory
Gravel opens World Finals with his 12th win of the year and cuts into Sweet’s point lead
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 2, 2023) - All the focus entering the 2023 World Finals was squarely on Brad Sweet and David Gravel. The two rolled into The Dirt Track at Charlotte engaged in battle for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship for the third year in a row. Sweet held a solid but not insurmountable 50-point lead. Who would make the opening statement with three races ahead?
Give round one to Gravel. The Watertown, CT native rolled the bottom of the Charlotte oval to perfection on Thursday night. He wheeled the Big Game Motorsports machine by Rico Abreu on the 14th circuit of the 25-lapper and held off Abreu’s late charge to secure the victory. The triumph coupled with Sweet’s fourth allowed Gravel to cut the margin down to 42 markers with two nights to go.
But Gravel isn’t looking at the points gap. His focus rests entirely on doing all he and the Big Game crew can do. And on the first night, they did absolutely everything they could do by maximizing points with a win.
“We just got to worry about winning races and having fun, and whatever happens happens,” Gravel said. “It’s good to get those extra two points for winning. Obviously, it’s still a bit of a long shot.
“I’m really glad they went and did that prep to the track. It maybe was a little bit dominant around the bottom there once it really came in, but it worked out for us.”
Gravel’s win moved him up to a dozen in 2023 with The Greatest Show on Dirt, which guarantees him at least a tie for the most this year. His 88th career World of Outlaws victory was also his 30th since joining Big Game Motorsports, the most any driver has tallied with Tod Quiring’s team that now owns 94 Series victories. It was also his sixth triumph at the Charlotte oval, giving him sole possession of the second most.
Gravel began the race in the third spot and slipped back fourth early while Rico Abreu rocketed by pole-sitter – Sheldon Haudenschild – to the early lead. Plenty of slicing and dicing took place for spots within the top five, and Gravel even fell back to fifth early on as Brad Sweet began to charge.
“The Big Cat” found the bottom line before any of the other competitors toward the front and quickly got to work. On the eighth circuit, Sweet powered the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 from fourth to second and set his sights on Abreu.
But before Sweet could get to Abreu’s tail tank, lapped traffic caused him to shift his lane. That opened the door for a fast-closing Gravel who mimicked Sweet’s early route on the bottom.
On Lap 14, Gravel looked under Sweet as they entered Turn 1. And he not only cleared Sweet down the back straightaway, he used his momentum to slip under Abreu heading into Turn 3 and snatch the lead.
“Brad found the bottom first, and then he kind of gave up on it,” Gravel explained. “I don’t know why nobody ran low on (corner) exits. I kind of had the exits to myself way low and used that drive to get down the straightaway. Cody (Jacobs), Scott (Vogelsong), and Zach (Patterson) gave me a great car.
“(Turns) 3 and 4 was a lot thinner than 1 and 2. It was a lot easier to hit it in 1 and 2, and when I missed it in 3 and 4, you about stopped. It feels terrible. You’ve got to make sure you slow down enough. So, I figured let me over-slow it to not miss it. I’d rather not miss it and go too slow than go too hard and miss it.”
After taking the top spot, Gravel began to put together a lead as he continued to roll the bottom and work through traffic. Carson Macedo looked poised to challenge Gravel when he rolled by Abreu for second with five laps remaining.
But then Abreu roared back around Macedo two laps later to reclaim runner-up. The St. Helena, CA driver managed to close in within a second, but Gravel held on to top the opening night of the World of Outlaws World Finals.
“We were okay early but great from halfway on,” Gravel said. “Our car was really, really good. It feels good to pass those guys and earn a win like that.”
Abreu took home the second spot aboard his own #24 machine. The result marked his 16th podium of the season with the World of Outlaws. Abreu felt happy with the speed of his car but felt he needed to navigate traffic better to have a better shot to win.
“You can judge a lot off lapped traffic,” Abreu said. “I felt like I needed to just be a little more patient in (Turns) 3 and 4. I was getting a little antsy when the #3 kept getting to my inside, and I tried running harder, and it just didn’t like that. We put ourselves in position, and track position was really key tonight. As a race leader you just work on processing those times when you’re leading and logging laps and trying to set a torrid pace. Your car gets so aero dependent when you catch traffic.”
Rounding out the top three was Carson Macedo aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. The Californian notched his 20th podium of the year, becoming the third driver to reach the mark. Macedo found the track conditions tricky especially early in the race in determining where to be.
“It just changed a lot,” Macedo noted. “You had to stay up on it, and it wasn’t easy. I feel like early in the race I thought the bottom was going to take over. I was able to get a good start and jump right there into third and got Sheldon (Haudenschild) on the bottom in (Turns) 3 and 4 and thought I’d just start plugging the bottom and catch him (Abreu). And then Sheldon went flying around me, and I thought the top had come in first. So, I got up, and then it was so quick. We got to traffic, and the bottom kind of gripped up. I couldn’t believe when I moved down in 3 and 4 how grippy it was down there for a little while.”
Sweet and Tyler Courtney completed the top five.
A massive drive from 26th to sixth earned James McFadden the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Sheldon Haudenschild topped CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One (97th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four went to Rico Abreu (47th of career), Brad Sweet (238th of career), and David Gravel (239th of career).
Donny Schatz won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for night two of the 2023 World Finals on Friday, Nov. 3 for another $15,000 to win Feature before Saturday's $25,000 to win season finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 6. 83-James McFadden[26]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 9. 19-Brent Marks[11]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[21]; 11. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 12. 13-Justin Peck[10]; 13. 14-Cole Macedo[5]; 14. 69K-Justin Henderson[15]; 15. 8-Cory Eliason[13]; 16. 1A-Jacob Allen[23]; 17. 39M-Anthony Macri[16]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[9]; 19. 2MD-Cap Henry[20]; 20. 21-Brian Brown[12]; 21. 20G-Noah Gass[17]; 22. 9-Kasey Kahne[19]; 23. 42-Sye Lynch[22]; 24. 1T-Tanner Holmes[18]; 25. 5-Spencer Bayston[25]; 26. 7S-Robbie Price[27]; 27. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[24]
STARTING STRONG: Haudenschild, Marks Lead World Finals Low-E Insulation Qualifying Night
Wednesday’s pair of Charlotte Qualifying sessions set the stage for Thursday and Friday Heat Races
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 1, 2023) - The on-track action of the World of Outlaws World Finals got rolling with Low-E Insulation Qualifying Night on Wednesday at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. All 53 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car teams checked in took part in two split Qualifying sessions to set the lineups for Thursday and Friday Heat Races. In the opening session for Thursday’s lineups, Sheldon Haudenschild led the way with a 13.694 in Flight A. The effort marked Haudenschild’s fourth Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and the 29th of his career.
“That’s always the goal,” Haudenschild said of his QuickTime. “And it’s what we’ve been working on all year. We got some other pieces in place. We’ve been focusing on next year a lot and what we want to do, so this is steps in the right direction, and we’ll try to end this week on a high note.”
In the second Flight of the first session, Tyler Courtney laid down the fastest lap with a 13.843. “Sunshine’s” lap gave the team NOS Energy Drink cars a sweep of Thursday’s Qualifying.
Championship leaders Brad Sweet and David Gravel were right next to each other as Sweet set the third fastest lap with Gravel a spot ahead in second.
Cory Eliason, making his debut in the Ridge & Sons Racing #8, timed in fifth quick in Flight A. Also worth noting was Justin Henderson going eighth fastest in the same flight aboard the Kreitz Racing #69K.
The session to set Friday’s lineups belonged to the Pennsylvania Posse as Brent Marks put down a 14.149 in Flight B. With the lap, Marks nabbed his first Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and the third of his career.
“We’re starting this week off a lot better than we did last year,” Marks said. “Really proud of this Murray-Marks Motorsports team for working hard and giving me a good car tonight to qualify with. Our engine ran really good. It’s very cold and really good air, so to get out there and rip around the top and feel comfortable that close to the wall and our engines running really good with everything tuned up, it just felt effortless for me.”
In Flight A of Friday’s session, Gravel topped the charts with a 14.163. He distanced himself a little from Sweet who’s 14.658 slotted him ninth fastest in Flight A.
Knoxville Raceway regulars – Brian Brown and Chase Randall – claimed the second and third spots in Flight A.
Over in Flight B, Courtney missed claiming both flights by one spot as he set the second fastest lap behind Marks with another Knoxville driver – Austin McCarl – in third.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for night two of the World of Outlaws World Finals, and first night of Feature action, on Thursday, Nov. 2. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can't make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
Qualifying A - Thursday: 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:13.694[12]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:13.722[27]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:13.847[16]; 4. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.888[24]; 5. 8-Cory Eliason, 00:13.956[3]; 6. 14-Cole Macedo, 00:13.987[15]; 7. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:14.003[4]; 8. 69K-Justin Henderson, 00:14.023[26]; 9. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.036[23]; 10. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:14.056[21]; 11. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:14.064[11]; 12. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:14.066[22]; 13. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:14.077[19]; 14. 9R-Chase Randall, 00:14.113[9]; 15. 12-Lance Dewease, 00:14.162[17]; 16. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:14.189[1]; 17. 83-James McFadden, 00:14.200[18]; 18. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:14.245[20]; 19. 7S-Robbie Price, 00:14.315[10]; 20. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:14.369[7]; 21. 18R-Ryan Roberts, 00:14.401[25]; 22. 12S-Brent Shearer, 00:14.419[6]; 23. 47-Eric Riggins Jr, 00:14.502[8]; 24. 33-Derek Hauck, 00:14.516[2]; 25. 14T-Tim Estenson, 00:14.669[5]; 26. 77-Geoff Dodge, 00:14.701[13]; 27. 17H-Wout Hoffmans, 00:15.268[14]
Qualifying B - Thursday: 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:13.843[5]; 2. 2-David Gravel, 00:13.903[3]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:13.986[4]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:13.987[6]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:14.069[9]; 6. 21-Brian Brown, 00:14.105[16]; 7. 13-Justin Peck, 00:14.279[14]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:14.279[26]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:14.283[1]; 10. 2MD-Cap Henry, 00:14.296[10]; 11. 23-Devon Borden, 00:14.319[19]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:14.356[24]; 13. 1T-Tanner Holmes, 00:14.505[21]; 14. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:14.548[12]; 15. 6Z-Zane DeVault, 00:14.715[8]; 16. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:14.729[18]; 17. 71-Parker Price Miller, 00:14.762[17]; 18. 20-Tim Buckwalter, 00:14.899[13]; 19. 5D-Jacob Dykstra, 00:14.963[23]; 20. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:15.004[7]; 21. 22-Riley Goodno, 00:15.015[15]; 22. 40-George Hobaugh Jr, 00:15.163[22]; 23. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 00:15.354[25]; 24. 24D-Danny Sams III, 00:15.429[20]; 25. 23M-Lance Moss, 00:15.530[2]; 26. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:15.817[11]
Qualifying A - Friday: 1. 2-David Gravel, 00:14.163; 2. 21-Brian Brown, 00:14.175; 3. 9R-Chase Randall, 00:14.181; 4. 69K-Justin Henderson, 00:14.342; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:14.427; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:14.457; 7. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:14.484; 8. 26-Zeb Wise, 00:14.527; 9. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:14.648; 10. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:14.664; 11. 2MD-Cap Henry, 00:14.693; 12. 14-Cole Macedo, 00:14.743; 13. 23-Devon Borden, 00:14.747; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:14.785; 15. 99-Skylar Gee, 00:14.820; 16. 1T-Tanner Holmes, 00:14.842; 17. 6Z-Zane DeVault, 00:14.852; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr, 00:14.858; 19. 42-Sye Lynch, 00:14.876; 20. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:14.977; 21. 5D-Jacob Dykstra, 00:15.173; 22. 23M-Lance Moss, 00:15.205; 23. 47-Eric Riggins Jr, 00:15.260; 24. 17H-Wout Hoffmans, 00:15.473; 25. W20-Greg Wilson, 00:15.635; 26. 7NY-Matt Farnham, 00:15.804; 27. 7N-Darin Naida, 00:16.161
Qualifying B - Friday: 1. 19-Brent Marks, 00:14.149; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:14.259; 3. 88-Austin McCarl, 00:14.275; 4. 39M-Anthony Macri, 00:14.347; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:14.402; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:14.435; 7. 83-James McFadden, 00:14.445; 8. 13-Justin Peck, 00:14.531; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:14.582; 10. 8-Cory Eliason, 00:14.603; 11. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:14.607; 12. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:14.617; 13. 71-Parker Price Miller, 00:14.735; 14. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:14.746; 15. 7S-Robbie Price, 00:14.858; 16. 12-Lance Dewease, 00:14.895; 17. 77-Geoff Dodge, 00:14.962; 18. 22-Riley Goodno, 00:15.091; 19. 14T-Tim Estenson, 00:15.156; 20. 24D-Danny Sams III, 00:15.279; 21. 12S-Brent Shearer, 00:15.565; 22. 28M-Conner Morrell, 00:15.571; 23. 18R-Ryan Roberts, 00:15.583; 24. 40-George Hobaugh Jr, 00:15.757; 25. 20-Tim Buckwalter, 00:15.818; 26. (DNS) 33-Derek Hauck, 00:15.818
HERstory: Jade Avedisian’s Championship Marks New Height for Women in Motorsports
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 1, 2023) – Rarely in professional sports does a player or team come along and transcend the boundaries of the game, accomplishing what was once only a passing thought or a dream in the minds of those involved.
American motorsports has found that player this year in 17-year-old Jade Avedisian – the first female national Midget series champion.
Avedisian claimed the 2023 Xtreme Outlaws Midget Series presented by Toyota championship in her first season with Indiana-based Keith Kunz Motorsports – breaking the mold for a rising presence of female drivers in motorsports.
“It’s a dream come true, honestly,” she said.
While Avedisian is the first woman ever to win a national dirt racing championship, her accomplishment expands upon the foundation laid by several women who have come before and found success in their own way.
Open the World of Outlaws history books to Oct. 29, 2004, and you’ll find another first for women in motorsports. On that day at Thunderbowl Raceway, Erin Crocker-Evernham became the first woman to win a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Feature event.
At 23 years old, she beat Steve Kinser; she beat Danny Lasoski; she beat Donny Schatz. Evernham made her own mark in open-wheel racing, paving the way for a future generation of female stars in the sport like Avedisian.
“I do see a little bit of myself in her, and I think that’s why I’ve taken to following her and what she’s doing,” Evernham said.
Still an avid open-wheel racing enthusiast and present-day host of Winged Nation on the Motor Racing Network, Evernham kept up with Avedisian’s run to the Xtreme Outlaw Series title this year. While she immediately recognized the unprecedented achievement, she also noticed a striking resemblance.
“What she did this year is really significant and I think it truly shows the natural ability she has,” Evernham said. “I love the way she carries herself. She wants to be known as a racer, not as ‘I’m the woman racer,’ which is how I always felt throughout my career. Like, I want to be a racer, and I want to go out there and win. And I get that feeling from her.
“I think it’s huge – she gives me a lot of hope for women in the future.”
Avedisian’s road to the future began in February with the announcement of her signing with KKM – the 17-time national Midget championship-winning team – for 2023 and their plans to chase the Xtreme Outlaw Series title in its first full-length schedule. Fast forward eight months, and Avedisian was hoisting the championship trophy after a season of five Toyota Racing Feature wins, 16 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes.
“I’m just super grateful to even be in contention to win a championship,” Avedisian said. “To capitalize on it just means the world to me.”
For several weeks during the season, she questioned whether or not she’d even be in title contention by the end of the year.
A win inside the Southern Illinois Center in March bolstered her into the Series points lead to start the season, but an average finish of 8.9 and only one top-five result over the next eight Series races dropped her back to fourth in the standings – 180 points behind the leader.
With the schedule already a third of the way complete and a mountain in front of her to climb, Avedisian turned to the one mantra that’s repeatedly defined her season.
“I knew just had to put our heads down and never give up,” she said.
Standing right behind her was the deep roster of KKM crew members with a matching appetite for victory. For her first season with the team, Avedisian was paired with car chief Jarrett Martin – a five-year expert on the wrenches with KKM. Right away, and more frequently as the season progressed, he noticed Avedisian’s never-say-die mentality.
“She wants to make sure she never loses the will to always get better,” Martin said. “That’s one thing I’ve noticed about her that sets her apart – she never wants to give up, she never wants to slow down.
“She works at getting better and wants it as bad as us, so that makes it easier for all of us when we do have a bad night to know that she’s upset too. She’s working hard as well.”
Throughout the year, Martin also helped coach Avedisian through many of the darkest moments of her season – including the Appalachian Midget Week opener at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, where she crashed and flipped while leading, then did it again from the tail of the field only two laps later.
“She’s up front leading the thing, and she said she just felt so good that she wanted to go faster and faster,” Martin said. “By the end of that night, we had the talk about knowing when to when to slow down and knowing when to push it.”
“I feel like those kinds of moments could’ve thrown the championship away,” Avedisian said. “Luckily, it didn’t.”
After several months of working together, the duo had made significant progress – improving their average finish to 4.6, collecting four additional Feature wins and climbing all the way back from 180 points down, up to the top of the Series points standings coming into the final race weekend of the season in Oklahoma.
“The second half [of the season], I really started to take the stuff I learned and apply it,” she said. “I feel like I was two different drivers from the first half to the second half.”
From 11 points up, Avedisian had expanded that gap to 59 by the time the weekend was out. In Victory Lane, she exchanged hugs, tears and endless smiles with the KKM crew and her family as the celebration began.
“To get it done for her, for the people around her and around us that wanted it just as bad as everybody else – that feels good, for sure,” Martin said.
But the next day, it was right back to business. Business with her future as part of the Toyota Racing Development lineup and working on what’s next for The First Lady of the Xtreme Outlaw Series. Life for the teenager from Clovis, CA has changed dramatically in the past year, and she’s taking it all in stride.
“To have Toyota give me a lot of opportunities… me doing a commercial the other day – obviously a lot has changed,” she said. “I’m a lot more busy now, but it’s a good busy, that’s for sure.”
While Avedisian spends the next few months solidifying exactly what her 2024 racing season will look like, one thing is for certain – she’ll have the attention of Evernham and her other female racers as the motorsports world awaits her next potential historic achievement.
“I’m really excited to watch her in the following years,” Evernham said.
SCHEDULE UPDATE: Thursday, Friday Start Times Moved Up; Wednesday Fan Fest Moved to Afternoon
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 31, 2023) – Keeping the best interest of drivers and fans in mind, officials have adjusted the World of Outlaws World Finals schedules on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday due to extreme cold temperatures expected at night. Saturday’s schedule remains the same.
Wednesday (Nov. 1) will now see the Fan Fest party start at 12 p.m. (ET) in the midway at The Dirt Track at Charlotte with a live concert at 1:30 p.m. and the Race Day Live show on the Sage Fruit Stage at 3 p.m. Opening Ceremonies will still begin at 4:45 p.m., followed by qualifying for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series.
Then, Opening Ceremonies on Thursday (Nov. 2) and Friday (Nov. 3) will now start at 4 p.m., followed by racing for the three premier series. The Race Day Live show on the Sage Fruit Stage has also been moved up to 2:30 p.m. those two days.
The fan-favorite 3X4 Wide Parade Lap remains on Friday before the start of the three Feature events.
Saturday’s schedule will still see Opening Ceremonies start at 3 p.m. with racing to follow. Champions for the three series will crowned on the front stretch after the final Feature of the night.
For the full 2023 World of Outlaws World Finals schedule, CLICK HERE.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 2023 Championship, Big Paydays, Historic Wins Await at World of Outlaws World Finals
Gravel and Sweet’s championship fight headline The Dirt Track at Charlotte’s season-ending World Finals
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 30, 2023) - All Dirt Roads have led the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars to Charlotte, NC.
This year has taken the tour through 18 states from coast to coast and 34 different racetracks. Now, the thousands of miles and hundreds of laps will culminate in the World of Outlaws World Finals. The Dirt Track at Charlotte takes center stage for the four-night sendoff of the 2023 season. The on-track action gets going on Wednesday, Nov. 1 with two Low-E Insulation Qualifying sessions to line up Heat Races for Thursday and Friday’s racing programs. Points accumulated on those two nights will set the lineups for Saturday and one final night to punctuate the World of Outlaws’ 46th season of racing.
Teams from all over will gather to chase their share of the more than $250,000 purse up for grabs. The first two nights of racing will be capped with $15,000-to-win Features before Saturday’s $25,000-to-win finale wraps up the 2023 World of Outlaws season.
In addition to the Sprint Car action, fans will be treated to the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds all four nights.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
SWEET VS. GRAVEL: For the third consecutive season, the World of Outlaws championship will come down to a duel between Brad Sweet and David Gravel. Heading into the final event of the season, Sweet owns a 50-point advantage, and Gravel has three nights to erase the gap.
Sweet is looking to complete his Drive for Five as he eyes a fifth straight title with Kasey Kahne Racing. Five straight championships would tie Sweet with Donny Schatz (2014-2018) for the second longest streak and move him within one of Steve Kinser’s record of six consecutive titles (1983-1988).
On the other hand, Gravel is chasing his first championship aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2 after finishing runner-up in the past two seasons. If he can pull it off, Gravel would become the 11th different competitor to claim a World of Outlaws championship.
In terms of overall body of work at Charlotte, Gravel has the upper hand with five victories on his résumé (tied for second most in track history) including a stretch of three straight from 2019 to 2020. Sweet is yet to win in Charlotte, but he’s been consistent as of late with nine consecutive top 10s, including seven top fives.
Not only does the championship include all of the prestige of being at the pinnacle of Sprint Car racing, it also comes with a $350,000 payday.
CATCHING KINSER: A potential fifth championship for Sweet would also make history for car owner – Kasey Kahne.
Kahne has already earned five titles as an owner with Sweet’s four and one with Daryn Pittman in 2013. If Sweet can supply him with a sixth, Kahne will equal Steve Kinser Racing for the third most World of Outlaws championships as a car owner. “The King” was champion 14 times driving for Karl Kinser and six times under his own banner.
Karl leads the way in the category with 16 titles. Tony Stewart Racing’s nine championships rank second.
FIGHT FOR FOURTH: In addition to the battle for the title, there’s a three-man war for the fourth spot in the standings. Currently, Giovanni Scelzi owns the position with Logan Schuchart 34 points behind and Donny Schatz trailing Schuchart by 20 markers. The trio are separated by a total of 54 points.
There’s history on the line for Scelzi if he can hold on. The Californian is wrapping up his Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year campaign, and fourth would equal the best rookie finish in history. Both Jeff Swindell (1981) and Brad Doty (1982) hit the mark. KCP is about to claim their second Rookie of the Year as a team after earning the honor with Ian Madsen in 2018, which will make KCP only the third team/car owner to supply multiple Rookie of the Year winners. Kasey Kahne Racing has had three while Dave Helm’s team produced a pair. Scelzi has been strong in 10 Charlotte starts with six top fives, including a 2019 victory.
A fourth-place finish in points would be Schuchart’s second best result for a World of Outlaws campaign. The Shark Racing pilot has won four times at the North Carolina 4/10-mile, most recently at last year’s World Finals opener. The Hanover, PA native has also podiumed 11 times in 28 Feature starts.
Over the years, Schatz has owned The Dirt Track at Charlotte. His 14 wins outrank the second most by nine. Two of those victories came during the final two nights of 2022. The 10-time Series champion is looking to keep his streak of 20 straight years of finishing in the top five in Series points alive.
ENDING STRONG: While some have their points position essentially settled, there’s still plenty of hunger in those drivers to close out 2023 strong for an even better 2024.
Carson Macedo was in contention for the championship throughout the first half of the campaign but has slipped out of reach in the second half as he’s 140 points behind Sweet. It’s still been another stout season with Jason Johnson Racing for Macedo as he’s won seven times, set Simpson Quick Time on 14 occasions, and grabbed 19 podiums. The Lemoore, CA native is yet to win at Charlotte, but has been in the top five in four of his last five tries including a runner-up last year.
Sheldon Haudenschild sits seventh in points in his seventh year on the tour. The Wooster, OH native has collected a trio of victories in 2023 and looks to add to that total before the season ends. Charlotte hasn’t been the kindest to him, but he did pick up his second-best finish at the track with a third-place effort to conclude last season.
Spencer Bayston will cap his sophomore season with an eighth-place finish in points. The CJB Motorsports pilot has finished eighth in three of his last four Features in Charlotte and owns a best finish of fourth (2018) at the facility.
FIRST-TIME WINNER?: Since its opening in 2000, The Dirt Track at Charlotte has produced a few notable first-time World of Outlaws winners.
Back in 2003, Blake Feese led all 22 laps of a rain-shortened main event for his one and only Series victory in his 29th Feature start. Three years later, Kevin Swindell went to Victory Lane to become, at the time, the youngest winner in Series history. Fast forward nine years to when Dusty Zomer wheeled the Blazin’ Racin’ machine to his first win at Charlotte.
Three first-time winners – Brady Bacon, Corey Day, and Zeb Wise – have already arose from the 2023 campaign, and Charlotte’s history suggests we could see another before the year is done. Full-time Series drivers – Robbie Price, Noah Gass, and Bill Rose – are still seeking their first win. And World Finals always attracts drivers from all over, plenty of which will be chasing their first victory this week.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
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Wednesday – Saturday, Nov. 1-4 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (68/71 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (9226PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-50PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-140PTS) 4. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-452PTS) 5. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-486PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-506PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-586PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-760PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1320PTS) 10. 83 – James McFadden (-1788PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (19 Drivers):
11 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
10 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
7 wins – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57), Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15)
3 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
2 wins – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11, Roth Motorsports #83JR)
1 win – Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14), Brent Marks (Murray-Marks #19), Tyler Courtney (Clauson Marshall Racing #7BC), Zeb Wise (Rudeen Racing #26)
FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
335 laps – Brad Sweet
268 laps – James McFadden
234 laps – Rico Abreu
220 laps – Carson Macedo
210 laps – David Gravel
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
114 laps – Buddy Kofoid
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
104 laps – Donny Schatz
62 laps – Brent Marks
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
31 laps – Brian Brown
19 laps – Tyler Courtney
18 laps – Lance Dewease
15 laps – Cole Macedo
11 laps – Anthony Macri, Daryn Pittman
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin, Justin Peck
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
14 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
13 QuickTimes – David Gravel
6 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (46 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
20 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
15 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, James McFadden
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
13 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
9 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
6 Heat Wins – Brian Brown
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Justin Peck, Brent Marks
4 Heat Wins – Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kasey Kahne
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Justin Sanders, Zeb Wise
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (51 Drivers):
45 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
43 Dashes – Brad Sweet
30 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
29 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
27 Dashes – James McFadden
26 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Donny Schatz
22 Dashes – Rico Abreu
20 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
17 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
9 Dashes – Brent Marks
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Justin Peck, Brian Brown
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Justin Sanders, Parker Price-Miller
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo, Tanner Holmes
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Dominic Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Devon Borden
1 Dash – Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Daryn Pittman, Sye Lynch, Zeb Wise
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37 Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
3 LCS Wins - Noah Gass, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi, Logan Schuchart
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, Donny Schatz, Kerry Madsen
1 LCS Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich, Dusty Zomer
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
7 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Hard Chargers – James McFadden
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney
3 Hard Chargers – Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Danny Dietrich
2 Hard Chargers – Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price, Gio Scelzi
1 Hard Charger – Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers):
34 Podiums – David Gravel
29 Podiums – Brad Sweet
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
14 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
11 Podiums – James McFadden
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
7 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi, Daryn Pittman, Zeb Wise
TOP 10 FINISHES (64 Drivers):
60 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
57 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
46 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
43 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
42 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
41 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
39 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
38 Top 10s – James McFadden
33 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
25 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
15 Top 10s – Justin Peck
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
11 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Brock Zearfoss
7 Top 10s – Danny Dietrich, Brian Brown, Tanner Holmes
6 Top 10s – Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders
4 Top 10s – Zeb Wise, Lance Dewease, Robbie Price
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Freddie Rahmer, Parker Price-Miller
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Tim Kaeding, Shane Golobic, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Cole Duncan, Daryn Pittman
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Chase Johnson, T.J. Stutts, Scott Bogucki, Brenham Crouch
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
58. Fri, Sept 15 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Brad Sweet (8)
59. Sat, Sept 16 / Placerville Speedway / Placerville, CA / Buddy Kofoid (2)
60. Fri, Sept 22 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (6)
61. Sat, Sept 23 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (9)
62. Fri, Sept 29 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (10)
63. Sat, Sept 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks (1)
64. Fri, Oct 6 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Tyler Courtney (1)
65. Sat, Oct 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Zeb Wise (1)
66. Sat, Oct 14 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / Donny Schatz (4)
67. Fri, Oct 20 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Carson Macedo (7)
68. Sat, Oct 21 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / David Gravel (11)
CAREERS INTERTWINED: Sweet, Gravel Again Set to Battle for World of Outlaws Championship
The duo is separated by 50 points heading into the World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 1-4
CONCORD, NC (October 25, 2023) - Brad Sweet and David Gravel can’t seem to get away from each other.
For the third consecutive year, the two are heading to The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the World Finals (Nov. 1-4) engaged in a war for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship. Sweet – the four-time and reigning titlist – holds a 50-marker advantage with a trio of points-paying races remaining.
It should come as no surprise that these two are once again locked in battle. After all, their careers with the World of Outlaws boast many similarities. Being born on opposite coasts led them down different paths to The Greatest Show on Dirt. But ever since they arrived, Sweet and Gravel have climbed the record books alongside each other.
Gravel grabbed the 2013 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, then Sweet did the same in 2014. Both have remained consistent forces in the years since as they’ve become the two leading drivers on the tour.
Sweet is up to 89 career wins while Gravel sits close behind at 87. They both cleared the 800 Feature starts milestone this season. Both have won two legs of the sport’s Triple Crown with Gravel owning Knoxville Nationals and National Open titles, while Sweet has topped Knoxville and the Kings Royal. “The Big Cat” holds the lead in career podiums with 286 to Gravel’s 225. But Gravel has the advantage in Quick Times with 110 over Sweet’s 75. Throughout their careers, as they’ve both improved, they’ve forced each other to elevate their game.
“David’s a great racer and has a lot of experience as do I now,” Sweet said. “He has his strong suits as do I. We’re just pretty evenly matched. A lot of it comes down to just a few little things throughout a season that kind of separates us. I feel like he’s really stepped his program up, and they’ve definitely kept us on our toes. It’s been fun competing. I love the competition. I love that we’re pushing each other to be better.”
“Our win totals are close,” Gravel said. “We used to run third and fourth in points it seemed like every year. It was Daryn (Pittman) and Donny (Schatz) up front. Then, we kind of took the jump to get ahead of Daryn and run second and third every year for a while. Now, Brad’s been able to win the last several championships. I feel like we’re both at the top of our games. We’re just a half a step behind in points. But as far as wins and big wins, we’re right there.”
They’ve been neck and neck once again all throughout 2023. Through 68 races, Gravel is slightly ahead in wins (11 to Sweet’s 10) and podiums (34 to 29). But Sweet has been in the top 10 more often (60 to Gravel’s 57) and has zero DNFs. Gravel didn’t finish didn’t finish at U.S. 36 Raceway and Tri-State Speedway in the spring and then at Jackson Motorplex one night in August.
“It’s not been our best season we’ve ever had, but it’s certainly not been our worst,” Sweet said. “I think every Outlaw tour has its peaks and valleys. Really, what defines a season, I think, is how you get through the adversity. I’ve said that for a lot of years. Typically, when you’re running good, things are easy. It’s when you have to go through hard nights or hard stretches and wrecks and things like that, that’s what’s going to win or lose you a championship.”
Sweet and his team are fresh off combatting adversity at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. A Feature flip left them with a severely damaged race car. But they managed to make repairs and salvage a seventh-place finish with his NAPA Auto Parts #49 machine, limiting the amount Gravel was able to cut into their lead.
For Gravel, he feels that his Huset’s Speedway/Billion Automotive #2 has been the fastest ride throughout the year, but a handful of unfortunate nights have caused his current deficit in the standings.
“I think it’s definitely our best season to date,” Gravel said. “I feel like we’ve been the best car all year long. We’ve just had a lot more bad nights that sadly we can’t take away. We’ve had a couple part failures. A couple people crashing in front of us. Crashing one night at U.S. 36. There’s probably about six nights this year that kind of wavered our year. The DNFs and blowing a tire halfway at Jackson then getting crashed the next night. A lot of bad nights. It’s not just one night. I think it’s really impressive that we’re still in the hunt with all the things we’ve had to battle through all year.”
Now, Sweet and Gravel are fully focused on four nights of World of Outlaws World Finals action on The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The two will lay down laps on Wednesday, Nov. 1, on Low-E Insulation Qualifying Night to position themselves for the three points-paying races on Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 2-4. And then one man will stand atop the championship stage when the dust settles on Saturday night.
Gravel’s overall résumé at Charlotte suggests he has the upper hand with five victories at the 4/10-mile, good enough for second most. Sweet is yet to win at Charlotte but has podiumed four times in his last nine starts and hasn’t missed the top 10 over that stretch.
“We’re continuing to fight,” Gravel said. “We’ve had a great stretch here the last month or so. We’re going to keep putting our head down and control what we can control. It would be very satisfying to beat him, but he still hasn’t had a DNF this year and we have three. I feel like when you’ve got a guy that’s as consistent and there every night, it’s hard to make that up. We’re going to try to win three races at Charlotte, and wherever we end up is where we end up.”
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ARIZONA SUN RISING: Hayden Reinbold’s I-44 Win Shines Light on 2023 Progress
Crew chief Connor Ridge, father Andy Reinbold reflect on driver’s fledgling talent
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 25, 2023) – As Hayden Reinbold climbed atop the cage of his Midget, checkered flag in hand, the annoying ‘0’ in his win column finally turned to ‘1’.
In the final race of the 2023 season for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota at I-44 Riverside Speedway, Reinbold scored his first career national Midget Feature win.
Showered in red and white confetti, the moment was more like a cherry atop the sundae, highlighting the improvement he and the Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports team had spent all season concocting.
“I was excited, but I felt like it was well-deserved – we worked really hard this season,” Reinbold said. “We came a really long way.”
In the first half of the Xtreme Outlaw season, his rookie struggles entangled him, compiling an average finish of 14.6 with only two top-10 finishes through the first 15 races. But Reinbold spawned a dramatic turnaround through the last 14 events on the schedule, notching three podium finishes, 10 top-10s and an average finish of 7.6.
An improvement of that caliber midway through the season is a rarity in motorsports. So, what parted the clouds for his “Arizona sun” to shine so suddenly?
“Comfortableness,” Reinbold, of Chandler, AZ, said. “I feel like Connor (Ridge) and Jacob (Johnston) kept giving me consistent cars, and it just allowed me to keep improving and getting better.
“They just kept pushing me. They never gave up on me.”
Standing by his side for Victory Lane photos after I-44 was crew chief Connor Ridge, who had coached the 19-year-old since 2021 after joining the Reinbold/Underwood team the year prior. Earlier, he and Reinbold went through their pre-race routine, but the feeling was a little different this time. The AME Electrical, Spike/Stanton No. 19AZ was starting on the pole with a massive championship battle going on behind him.
“I always push him out on the four-wheeler, and I just tell him, ‘Give me 30 good laps, and I’ll see you on the front stretch,’” Ridge said.
Reinbold responded with 30 good laps. Thirty untouched laps. Nobody, not even newly crowned champion Jade Avedisian, could get close enough to make a move for the lead by the checkered.
Though the race on the track was over, Ridge’s heartbeat still raced within.
“There were a couple times when I was like, ‘Come on Hayden, keep rolling, keep up your tempo, keep doing your thing,’” Ridge said. “There was a point in time where I was like, ‘Oh man, we’re gonna throw this thing away and all this work’s gonna be for nothing.’
“But he pulled through and did his job like he should’ve done. I’m very proud of his efforts; very proud to be in the role that I am here at Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports.”
While the team rode the rollercoaster of emotions at the track, quite the opposite emotion was shown from Hayden’s father and team owner, Andy Reinbold, who was watching live on DIRTVision.
“I really felt pretty comfortable about it the whole race; didn’t really worry too much,” he said. “It was apparent to me that he was the best car and the best driver on the track that day.”
Growing up, Hayden was a basketball and football player. It wasn’t until shortly after the pandemic restrictions of 2020 were lifted that he asked Andy to try racing for himself. The two went out on the road with a Midget for Hayden’s first season, and right away, Andy saw the signs of a future national Midget series competitor.
“When he started – at the time, I had a crew chief that worked on Sprint Cars for me, and Hayden and I just messed around with Midgets for a very small part of time, about a year,” Reinbold said. “I could just tell he had what it took. I could tell when he’s there to race and when he’s there to win, or when he’s struggling. As a parent, you can see that.”
Andy was a Non-Wing Sprint Car racer himself in the early 2000s before expanding ownership into the Midget world and handing off the driving duties to other drivers – several of which served as teammates to Hayden when he first got behind the wheel.
“His teammates have always been Tanner Thorson, Logan Seavey, Daison Pursley – it’s never been able to be just Hayden Reinbold,” Andy said. “We always have a high-caliber driver as a teammate. He doesn’t whine or complain about that stuff. He just stays even keeled.”
When Hayden was paired with Ridge as a driver-crew chief duo during the 2021 season, the two started taking steps down the long-and-winding road to the top of the national Midget scene. A couple wins notched in local competition at Jacksonville Speedway in Illinois in 2022 were among the first saplings of success they saw and continued to build on in 2023.
“Every night when we get done racing, we always try and take a step back and say, ‘What’s something I need to get better with on the car?’ or ‘What’s something that [Hayden] needs to get better with his driving?’” Ridge said. “He’s a good enough kid and recognizes when it’s him or it’s the car, and he has no problem saying one or the other. I think that helps us out a lot.”
Through Chili Bowl Nationals, the 29-race Xtreme Outlaw Series plus several starts with USAC and POWRi, the two have refined their at-track dynamic in 2023. Ridge said it’s been a tough task at times balancing his own instincts as a crew chief and Reinbold’s needs as a driver, but it was that balance they found in the second half of the season that brought them more consistent, competitive finishes.
“What Hayden wants sometimes isn’t the same thing that I see the car needs,” Ridge said. “So, a lot of times, I just started giving him what he wants.
“If he wants a little bit better of this, or a little bit more of that, I have no problem giving him that. At the end of the day, he’s the one driving it.”
From where they began 2023, Reinbold/Underwood’s Midget operation has improved throughout, boasting Xtreme Outlaw wins with Daison Pursley in August and Reinbold’s first only two weeks ago. Now, it’s all eyes on taller mountains in 2024.
“At the beginning of the year, it was just keep getting laps, keep improving, keep getting better,” Reinbold said. “I never would have thought the improvement would have come so fast.”
“As relieved as I was to get the big win, I’m even more excited to see what the future holds for us,” Ridge said.
GOING OUT IN STYLE: Gravel Nips McFadden at Checkered Flag for Final Devil’s Bowl Victory
Gravel snags first Devil’s Bowl win with thrilling finish in the track’s final race
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 21, 2023) - The anticipation was sky high. The final race at the birthplace of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars in 1978 – Devil’s Bowl Speedway. The stands were filled to capacity. Could the finale live up to the hype?
Absolutely it could. After chasing James McFadden for the entirety of the 30-lap finale, David Gravel saw an opening on the final lap and capitalized. With the checkered flag in sight, Gravel slipped to McFadden’s outside coming out of Turn 4, the two touched wheels, and Gravel stole the victory at the finish line.
The thousands of fans rose to their feet to watch a photo finish with a .015 second margin of victory. Oddly enough, the lapped car right next to them was none other than Riley Goodno, who was driving a car that paid tribute to Kenny Woodruff’s machine that Jimmy Boyd took to Victory Lane in the first ever World of Outlaws race at Devil’s Bowl. The perfect punctuation to the decades of Devil’s Bowl history.
“What a way to send off Devil’s Bowl. How about that?” Gravel said., “I’m sick of running second. I saw a stat that I ran six seconds in the last 10 races, so that was way too many. I was sending it no matter what. I know Carson (Macedo) and Brad (Sweet) were having trouble, but at the end of the day, I’ve just got to try to win races no matter what they do. Happy to finally get one.”
Gravel’s win at Devil’s Bowl marked his first at the Mesquite, TX track in his 17th attempt with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The Watertown, CT’s 87th career Series victory gives him sole possession of 10th all-time, breaking a tie with Daryn Pittman. On the track’s final night of racing, the Big Game Motorsports driver became the 30th different competitor to win a World of Outlaws race at the birthplace of the Series.
Gravel started the race in the second spot with McFadden to his inside on the pole after the two ran first and second in the Toyota Racing Dash. McFadden jumped ahead early on, but a major moment in the race came on a restart with 2 laps complete. Lining up in the second row, teammates Brad Sweet and Kasey Kahne came together resulting in both of them flipping on the front straightaway.
Sweet, the points leader, brought the battered KKR #49 to the Federated Car Care Work Zone in need of many repairs. After non-stop thrashing on the Napa Auto Parts machine, Sweet was able to rejoin the field.
On the ensuing restart, McFadden again powered ahead of Gravel to maintain the top spot. Way back in the field, Sweet began picking through cars. But trouble struck again for the four-time champion as his left rear tire shredded on the eighth lap. Back to the Work Zone Sweet went, and back to the track be returned with a new tire.
The race endured a couple more yellow flags over the next dozen laps, and the last one helped set up a finish for the ages.
McFadden favored the low line of the racetrack in the latter stages while Gravel looked to the top to locate a potential lane by McFadden. As the laps dwindled, Gravel managed to continue cutting into McFadden’s advantage. When the two reached traffic with only a handful of laps to go, Gravel had his momentum built up and was ready to make a move.
On the final lap, McFadden found himself stuck behind a slower car in the preferred inside line. While the bottom might’ve been faster, Gravel had no intentions of staying behind and settling for second after posting six runner-ups in the previous 10 races.
As the two screamed out of Turn 4 on the last lap, Gravel found enough momentum and space to squeeze through to the outside. McFadden stayed heavily on the gas, but the momentum and win belonged to David Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports team by inches over McFadden.
Gravel put his name in the record books as the final driver to top a World of Outlaws race at Devil’s Bowl with an all-time finish.
“Obviously, I wasn’t alive in 1978,” Gravel said. “But this is where it all started. It’s cool to put my stamp on the end of the race. What a great crowd tonight, probably the biggest crowd ever in the history of Devil’s Bowl.”
It was a bitter pill to swallow for McFadden who claimed the runner-up spot after leading the entire race except the final few feet in the Roth Motorsports #83. And even though disappointed, McFadden kept the larger perspective in mind of the fans being treated to a memorable conclusion to Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s last race.
“It sucks to lose it by a nose,” McFadden said. “But it’s a good way to send the place off. Hopefully the fans enjoyed that. My car was really, really good, but then sort of over the last eight laps I got really, really tight.”
Rounding out the final Devil’s Bowl podium was Donny Schatz aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15. The 10-time champion moved forward from ninth and even passed Gravel at one point for second before slipping back a spot.
“We thought when we got racing with David there we were going to have a chance to get going,” Schatz explained. “I moved up the racetrack a little bit and got in his dirty air, and for some reason I was just stuck. I kept trying it. We got by him, but once I got myself back in clean air I was kind of in trouble and he went back by.”
Giovanni Scelzi and Cory Eliason completed the top five. Scelzi also claimed the KSE Racing Hard Charger after advancing from 15th to his fourth place finishing position.
After flipping and two trips to the Federated Car Care Work Zone, Brad Sweet managed to drive all the way back up to seventh. Gravel’s win brought him within 50 points of Sweet with only the World Finals remaining.
Sweet snagged the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award, his fourth in the last five races.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Kasey Kahne. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two and Three were topped by Sheldon Haudenschild and Spencer Bayston.
Logan Schuchart won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars wrap up the 2023 season and crown a champion with four nights of World Finals action at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Nov. 1-4. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 83-James McFadden[1]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[9]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[15]; 5. 11-Cory Eliason[14]; 6. 5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 7. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[19]; 9. 7S-Robbie Price[20]; 10. 1-Brenham Crouch[16]; 11. 20G-Noah Gass[10]; 12. 4-Austin Mundie[22]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 14. 41-Carson Macedo[13]; 15. 1J-Danny Jennings[18]; 16. J2-John Carney II[8]; 17. 21W-Riley Goodno[21]; 18. (DNF) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[17]; 19. (DNF) 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 20. (DNF) 95-Matt Covington[24]; 21. (DNF) 9-Kasey Kahne[6]; 22. (DNF) 84-Scott Bogucki[7]; 23. (DNF) 52-Blake Hahn[12]; 24. (DNF) 19-Ayrton Gennetten[23]
COWBOY CARSON: Macedo Masters Traffic for First Devil’s Bowl Speedway Victory
Macedo takes the Jason Johnson Racing #41 back to Devil’s Bowl Victory Lane for seventh with of the season
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 20, 2023) - Throughout his time in racing, Jason Johnson always viewed Devil’s Bowl Speedway as one of his favorite tracks. The Mesquite, TX oval is roughly five hours from Johnson’s hometown of Eunice, LA. The “Ragin’ Cajun” experienced plenty of success at the half mile including a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory in 2017.
And on Friday night, current Jason Johnson Racing pilot – Carson Macedo – honored Johnson with a win at Devil’s Bowl on night one of the Sprint Car Stampede. The Lemoore, CA native started on the pole of the 25-lap Feature and delivered a phenomenal drive. A strong start. A timely lane change. And excellent movement through traffic ushered Macedo to his first checkered flag at the historic facility during the track’s final weekend.
After the checkers, members of Johnson’s family joined the celebration. A jubilant Jaxx (Jason’s son) rose atop the wing of the Albaugh #41 with Macedo as the crowd roared. The Jason Johnson Racing machine made it back to Devil’s Bowl Victory Lane.
“It’s really special,” Macedo commented. “Devil’s Bowl has got a lot of history. The Johnson family, a lot of them are from this area or close to it and it’s special for them. Craig and Debra are here – Jason’s parents. Bobbi and Jaxx. Jaxx was able to get up on the wing with me.
“My guys just did an incredible job. Philip and Brooke (Dietz) owning this #41 car, they give us first class equipment. And Philip, Clyde (Knipp), and Nate (Repetz) just executed all night. I feel like we laid down a really respectable lap in Qualifying. We were able to get into the Dash, win the Dash from second, and then capitalize on that pole starting spot and lead every lap of the Feature.”
Macedo is up to 35 career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt, moving him within one of tying Shane Stewart for 20th on the all-time win list. Devil’s Bowl becomes the 23rd different track where Macedo owns a World of Outlaws triumph. It’s Macedo’s second win in the state of Texas, and this one makes him and the JJR crew $12,000 richer.
Courtesy of topping the Toyota Racing Dash, Macedo led the field to green and jumped out to an early advantage.
An early caution with five laps complete set up a pivotal restart. Macedo darted ahead again, but second-starting David Gravel didn’t allow him to escape. Gravel ripped the cushion aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2 while Macedo stayed in the grip down low. The different lines allowed Gravel to close in. But right when it looked as if he may slip around him, Macedo shifted to the top to take the line.
“I didn’t really know where to be in (Turns) 3 and 4, especially early. It seemed to kind of be letting go on me a little bit there off of (Turn) 4,” Macedo explained. “I didn’t feel like I could get off that corner as nice as I wanted to. I could look over and see Gravel kind of trailing my right rear (tire) on the top and decided it was time to move up and felt pretty good after that.”
After moving to the top, Macedo began to pull away again as the race cleared the halfway mark. Behind him, Gravel and a surging Brad Sweet were in a duel for second. Sweet closed on Gravel’s tail tank multiple times but couldn’t quite find a lane around.
As the race dipped inside of five laps to go, both Gravel and Sweet closed on Macedo as he struggled with a slower car. The lead was trimmed below half a second with only three circuits remaining. But Macedo delivered the winning move by clearing the lapped car coming to the white flag and driving by another in the final set of turns to keep the challengers behind him and lock up the victory and end a 16-race winless streak.
“I was really nervous at the end there,” Macedo admitted. “That lapper at the end there, I was having a really hard time guessing where he was going to go. He’d kind of last minute lane change down to the bottom and kind of halfway miss it, but then grab the grip and just mess up my air enough to where my pace was slowing way down.
“Sprint Car racing is a weird thing. You could have all the tools in the world, good equipment, an amazing mechanic in Phil Dietz, and two great guys in Clyde and Nate, and I feel like I’m doing a pretty good job, but still just not quite get the job done, not winning races. And you start to kind of doubt yourself and get in a little bit of a slump. But, man, Devil’s Bowl is a great place to get out of that.”
Behind Macedo, Gravel held off Sweet to claim the runner-up spot, his sixth second place finish in the last 10 races. The Watertown, CT native increased his Series-leading podium total to 33 in 2023. The repeated runner-ups without a win continued to fuel Gravel’s hunger for a trip back to Victory Lane before the season wraps up.
“I felt like Carson was just as good as us, and I thought Brad was just as good. I heard him a few times, as well,” Gravel said. “It’s just like playing a game of chess. A guy goes high and you go low and vice versa. It sucks. We’ve finished second a lot this year. It’s not a bad thing, but you definitely want to win.”
Rounding out the top three was the championship point leader – Sweet. Another solid run contributing toward his ongoing effort of a fifth straight title as he allowed Gravel to only take two points out of the gap between the two. The difference now sits at 64 points with four races to go. Sweet felt if he could’ve lined up a little closer to the front, he might’ve been able to wheel the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 to the win.
“We made some really good adjustments for the A (Feature) and were able to kind of drive up through there and honestly contend there for second,” Sweet said. “And I didn’t feel like Carson was pulling away. I felt like we had a car capable of winning, just needed a little track position. It was definitely getting slicker and more technical.”
Completing the top five was Spencer Bayston and Robbie Price notching a season-best run of fifth.
Sheldon Haudenschild grabbed the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 19th to 13th drive, his Series-leading seventh Hard Charger of the year.
Brad Sweet snagged his third Simpson Performance Products QuickTime in the last four races, fifth overall in 2023, and the 74th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to David Gravel. James McFadden and Spencer Bayston topped NOS Energy Drink Heats Two and Three.
Sheldon Haudenschild won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Noah Gass after he climbed as high as eighth in the Feature before slipping to 20th.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 21 for the final race at the birthplace of the Series. The finale of the Sprint Car Stampede will pay $20,023 to the winner and $1,978 to start. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[6]; 4. 5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 5. 7S-Robbie Price[3]; 6. 83-James McFadden[5]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 8. 1T-Tanner Holmes[8]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[12]; 10. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[14]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[15]; 12. 52-Blake Hahn[11]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[19]; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart[13]; 15. 1-Brenham Crouch[7]; 16. 95-Matt Covington[17]; 17. 84-Scott Bogucki[21]; 18. 9-Kasey Kahne[20]; 19. 11-Cory Eliason[18]; 20. 20G-Noah Gass[10]; 21. 72-Harli White[16]; 22. 87J-Jace Park[23]; 23. J2-John Carney II[22]; 24. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[24]
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Revisiting the World of Outlaws’ Inaugural Devil’s Bowl Race
The World of Outlaws will sendoff the track that was the birthplace of the Series, Devil’s Bowl Speedway, this weekend
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 19, 2023) - The year is 1978. It’s mid-March in Texas, and race season is blooming like the bluebonnets.
Roughly 90 competitors representing 20 states have gathered in a town 20 minutes east of Dallas named Mesquite. Among the roster are some of the country’s greatest drivers. They’ve all made the journey to take on the Spring Nationals hosted by Devil’s Bowl Speedway. A 22-year-old from Tennessee is the defending event champion. His name is Sammy Swindell. But this edition of the Spring Nationals isn’t the same as the year prior. Ted Johnson – a salesman and motorsports enthusiast from Beloit, WI – has worked together with a handful of the drivers to construct a organization. A way for the best traveling talents to collectively compete for big purses in pursuit of a championship and attract big crowds. They call it the World of Outlaws.
Johnson and the drivers come up with a number. To be considered a World of Outlaws points paying event, the Feature must award at least $2,000 to the winner. The first race to meet the criteria? The final night of the Spring Nationals at Devil’s Bowl.
Among those who’ve made the trip is an accomplished racer from California – Jimmy Boyd.
“The main thing I remember about that race is everybody that was anybody in Sprint Car racing at that time was there,” Boyd recalled during an interview on Open Red. “Rick Ferkel, (Doug) Wolfgang, (Steve) Kinser, and there’s a lot of people that guys don’t know about that were fast. Just everybody that was anybody was there.”
The pre-race promotion and press doesn’t often mention the unproven idea of the World of Outlaws in the lead up to the race. Two preliminary nights are run, but neither meet the $2,000 mark to be considered a World of Outlaws race. A local Devil’s Bowl regular – Norman Martin – claims the first on Thursday, March 16. The following night, South Dakota’s Doug Wolfgang bests Steve Kinser for the win.
Then, the focus shifts to Saturday, March 18. The day the World of Outlaws are truly born. A 50-lap finale around the Mesquite half mile sets the stage for the first race in Series history. Prelim winners – Martin and Wolfgang – make up the front row.
Martin gets the jump and leads the opening 23 circuits. But on the 24th lap, third-starting Jimmy Boyd moves into the lead. The Californian holds off Wolfgang to take the checkered flag and bank $2,000. He also leaves Devil’s Bowl as the first World of Outlaws winner and points leader.
“There’s a track out in Sacramento (CA) called West Capital Raceway. It’s closed down now, but the dirt (at Devil’s Bowl) was kind of similar to that,” Boyd said, looking back. “I was always better on a heavy track. I kind of suffered when it got dry slick. Devil’s Bowl reminded us a lot of West Capital. It was a little bigger than West Capital Raceway but pretty much the same. We took to it real good.”
Racers and fans alike didn’t yet understand the significance of that first race. The lack of coverage focusing on the World of Outlaws continues post-race. But it’s not long before the racing community grows aware of Johnson’s band of travelers. More events at premier facilities quickly elevates notoriety, and fans prioritize attending World of Outlaws races. As Jerry Clum wrote, “A strong heartbeat was heard, and the World of Outlaws was very definitely alive and kicking up a storm.”
Fast forward 45 years and more than 3,600 races, and Johnson’s vision still exists within today’s World of Outlaws. It remains the home to the country’s top Sprint Car drivers traveling the nation each and every year. But this weekend, the piece of history that started it all will conclude its final chapter.
The Greatest Show on Dirt is heading to Devil’s Bowl for two nights (Oct. 20-21). The track’s recent sale means the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Stampede will be the final event hosted by the historic facility. It’s only right that the Series that had its doors opened by Devil’s Bowl is there to help close the track’s doors. As a nod to both the first and final year of Devil’s Bowl hosting a World of Outlaws race, Saturday’s Feature pays $1,978-to-start and $20,023 to the winner.
And much like that race on March 18, 1978, the track will welcome many of the country’s best Sprint Car drivers ready to battle for the honor of the final winner at the Mesquite oval. Devil’s Bowl’s time may be coming to an end this weekend, but its impact and significance within the racing world will never be forgotten.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Head to Devil’s Bowl One Last Time
The Sprint Car Stampede brings the World of Outlaws to their birthplace for the track’s final event with a special purse up for grabs
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars were born on March 18, 1978, at Devil’s Bowl Speedway. This weekend (Oct. 20-21), the Series’ long-standing history at the track will come to an end.
It all began with roughly 90 racers from across the country journeying to Mesquite, TX for a three-night event at the speedway, culminating in a $2,000-to-win finale. That race, topped by Jimmy Boyd, was the first of what would become The Greatest Show on Dirt – the best drivers traveling the nation in search of Sprint Car stardom and big money.
This weekend, the Series heads to the Mesquite oval for the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Stampede. The pair of nights will be the final two races held at the historic track as track promoter Lanny Edwards recently confirmed the sale of the facility. The event will offer a special purse with Friday handing out $12,000 to the winner, and on Saturday, as a nod to both the first and last World of Outlaws visits, the Feature will pay $20,023-to-win and $1,978-to-start.
It's set to be an emotional weekend with competitors from all over making the trip to Texas to try and be the last driver to win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
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EVENT NOTES: In addition to the on-track action, comedian Jerry Longmire will be at Devil’s Bowl Speedway all weekend and will be doing a meet and greet at the World of Outlaws souvenir trailer on Saturday at 5pm (CT).
Also, to accommodate the increased number of fans expected for the event, the camping lot will be used for parking and there will be no on-site camping. Spectators can also park in the pit area for $10 a day.
Let’s look at the weekend’s top stories:
WHO WILL BE THE LAST?: Jimmy Boyd forever etched his name in Sprint Car history with his win in the first World of Outlaws race at Devil’s Bowl in 1978. And now a hungry group of drivers will be vying for the honor of topping the final race at the half mile.
Sadly, Devil’s Bowl will join a list of iconic racetracks that have closed over the course of history. Jac Haudenschild was the last to win with the World of Outlaws at the famed San Jose Speedway in California (1999). Chad Kemenah claimed the final at Phoenix, AZ’s Manzanita Speedway. Only a year ago, David Gravel made the trip to Victory Lane in the I-80 Speedway sendoff in Greenwood, NE.
Winning the final World of Outlaws race at any track locks up a meaningful spot in the record books. And doing so at the place where it all began for The Greatest Show on Dirt would make that honor even more special.
MESQUITE MASTERS: While Sammy Swindell will go down as the king of Devil’s Bowl with his 18 victories, a pair of current World of Outlaws full-timers have stood out from the rest heading into the weekend. Both Donny Schatz and Logan Schuchart own a trio of Devil’s Bowl triumphs.
Schatz found his success during the 2010s. The 10-time Series champion picked up wins in 2014, 2015, and most recently in 2018. Schatz enters the weekend fresh off his fourth win of the season at Lakeside.
Schuchart owned the Mesquite oval from 2019-2021, stringing together three consecutive victories aboard the Shark Racing #1S. Schuchart is in the company of Sammy Swindell and Mark Kinser as the only drivers to ever win three straight.
A single victory would equal Schatz or Schuchart with Danny Lasoski for the fifth most Devil’s Bowl wins. A weekend sweep would place either alongside Texan Gary Wright for the fourth most.
COWBOY CAT: Brad Sweet is undoubtedly among the favorites to wear the final cowboy hat handed out at Devil’s Bowl.
“The Big Cat” picked up his second Devil’s Bowl win in March as a part of his remarkable résumé at the Texas oval. In 15 career World of Outlaws starts, Sweet owns eight top fives, a 5.07 average finish, and has only missed the top 10 once.
Sweet also enters the weekend amid the hunt for his fifth consecutive championship. He and his Kasey Kahne Racing crew sit 66 markers ahead of David Gravel with five races remaining.
LAST CHANCE: In addition to those who’ve already collected checkered flags at Devil’s Bowl, there are a handful looking for their first trip to Victory Lane before it’s too late.
Current runner-up in points – David Gravel – has been beating on the door of a win with two Devil’s Bowl second place runs to his credit (2017 & 2020). The Big Game Motorsports pilot also posted a pair of fourths in the spring.
Through six attempts, Carson Macedo is yet to finish worse than seventh at Devil’s Bowl, but he’s also yet to stand atop the podium. The driver of the Jason Johnson Racing #41 has been on the two other steps of the podium – third (2023) and second (2021).
Quietly, Spencer Bayston has been a consistent force in limited action at Devil’s Bowl. The Lebanon, IN has made a trio of starts at the half mile and never finished worse than ninth. The Series sophomore is looking for a strong finish to his season.
LONE STAR STATE STAR: There are no Texas natives following the World of Outlaws tour, but there’s one Lone Star wheelman that could represent the host state with a Victory Lane visit in the final Devil’s Bowl race.
Sunnyvale, TX is a mere 10-minute drive from Devil’s Bowl Speedway, and it’s where Sam Hafertepe Jr. calls home. Throughout his career, Hafertepe has experienced plenty of success at his home track. Among that success is many wins including a complete sweep of this past weekend’s final running of the Winter Nationals featuring the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS).
In World of Outlaws competition, Hafertepe has made 10 starts at the half mile. In those attempts he’s posted four top 10s with a best of sixth, which occurred earlier this year.
TRAVELIN’ TO TEXAS: In addition to the World of Outlaws full-time roster and a handful of Texas locals, drivers are expected to invade from other states for the special occasion.
Coming from Missouri will be Ayrton Gennetten aboard the Hayward Motorsports #19. Two years ago, Gennetten led 23 laps of a Devil’s Bowl World of Outlaws Feature before finishing a career best fourth.
Sapulpa, OK's Blake Hahn will make the trip one state south for the Sprint Car Stampede. Like Hafertepe, Hahn recently swept the Winter Nationals at Devil's Bowl, claiming both nights in 2022. Back in March, Hahn earned his first World of Outlaws top-10 at Devil's Bowl.
Cory Eliason plans to be in attendance behind the wheel of the Crouch Motorsports #11. The Visalia, CA native has made a pair of World of Outlaws starts at Devil’s Bowl, both in 2018, with a best run of 12th. In 2020, Eliason competed at the Mesquite track with the All-Star Circuit of Champions there and finished fourth.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday & Saturday, Oct. 13-14 at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (66/71 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (8946PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-66PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-132PTS) 4. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-444PTS) 5. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-462PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-502PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-542PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-760PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1300PTS) 10. 83 – James McFadden (-1792PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (19 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57), Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15)
3 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
2 wins – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11, Roth Motorsports #83JR)
1 win – Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14), Brent Marks (Murray-Marks #19), Tyler Courtney (Clauson Marshall Racing #7BC), Zeb Wise (Rudeen Racing #26)
FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
335 laps – Brad Sweet
239 laps – James McFadden
234 laps – Rico Abreu
209 laps – David Gravel
195 laps – Carson Macedo
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
114 laps – Buddy Kofoid
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
104 laps – Donny Schatz
62 laps – Brent Marks
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
31 laps – Brian Brown
19 laps – Tyler Courtney
18 laps – Lance Dewease
15 laps – Cole Macedo
11 laps – Anthony Macri, Daryn Pittman
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin, Justin Peck
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
14 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
13 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
4 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (46 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
28 Heat Wins – David Gravel
20 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
15 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
13 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
6 Heat Wins – Brian Brown
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Justin Peck, Brent Marks
4 Heat Wins – Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Justin Sanders, Zeb Wise
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (51 Drivers):
44 Dashes – Carson Macedo
43 Dashes – David Gravel
41 Dashes – Brad Sweet
30 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
29 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
25 Dashes – James McFadden, Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Donny Schatz
22 Dashes – Rico Abreu
18 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
17 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
9 Dashes – Brent Marks
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Justin Peck, Brian Brown
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Justin Sanders, Parker Price-Miller
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo, Tanner Holmes
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Dominic Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Devon Borden
1 Dash – Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Daryn Pittman, Sye Lynch, Zeb Wise
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
3 LCS Wins - Noah Gass, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, Donny Schatz, Kerry Madsen
1 LCS Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich, Dusty Zomer
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney
3 Hard Chargers – Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Danny Dietrich
2 Hard Chargers – Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers):
32 Podiums – David Gravel
28 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Rico Abreu
14 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
9 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
7 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi, Daryn Pittman, Zeb Wise
TOP 10 FINISHES (63 Drivers):
58 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
56 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
55 Top 10s – David Gravel
44 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
42 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
39 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
37 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
36 Top 10s – James McFadden
33 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
25 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
15 Top 10s – Justin Peck
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
11 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kasey Kahne
10 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Danny Dietrich, Brian Brown
6 Top 10s – Corey Day, Tanner Holmes
5 Top 10s – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders
4 Top 10s – Zeb Wise, Lance Dewease
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Freddie Rahmer, Parker Price-Miller
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Shane Golobic, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Cole Duncan, Daryn Pittman
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Chase Johnson, T.J. Stutts, Scott Bogucki
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
58. Fri, Sept 15 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Brad Sweet (8)
59. Sat, Sept 16 / Placerville Speedway / Placerville, CA / Buddy Kofoid (2)
60. Fri, Sept 22 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (6)
61. Sat, Sept 23 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (9)
62. Fri, Sept 29 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (10)
63. Sat, Sept 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks (1)
64. Fri, Oct 6 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Tyler Courtney (1)
65. Sat, Oct 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Zeb Wise (1)
66. Sat, Oct 14 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / Donny Schatz (4)
HOME OF LEGENDS: Devil’s Bowl Winners Throughout the Years
Devil’s Bowl win list is occupied by many of the sport’s greats
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 18, 2023) - One of the most important dirt ovals in Sprint Car racing history can be found 20 minutes outside of Dallas.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX. The track is known as the home of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars after hosting the Series’ inaugural race in 1978. The Greatest Show on Dirt has visited the half mile dozens of times in the years since – a tradition that will sadly come to a close this weekend (Oct. 20-21). Promoter Lanny Ross Edwards recently confirmed the sale of the track, meaning this weekend’s Sprint Car Stampede will be the final two nights of racing at the historic facility.
Throughout the years, Devil’s Bowl Victory Lane has been reserved for the sport’s best names – many already in the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and others on their way. Of the 28 different drivers to top a race at the half mile, only three of them have less than 10 World of Outlaws triumphs.
California’s Jimmy Boyd won the Series debut event on March 18, 1978, forever cementing himself as the first World of Outlaws winner.
Later that year in September, the driver who went on to become the most dominant at Devil’s Bowl, Sammy Swindell, came out on top for his first win at the track. The Germantown, TN legend eventually collected 18 triumphs in Mesquite, winning races in four different decades (‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s). Swindell’s dominance was highlighted by a five-race winning streak in 1986-1987.
To nobody’s surprise, next in line to win at Devil’s Bowl after Swindell was Steve Kinser in March of 1979. “The King” tallied 16 of his 690 Feature wins at the half mile, trailing only Swindell’s total. Behind Steve is his cousin, Mark Kinser, with six victories including a streak of three straight in 1996-1997.
Hooks, TX native, Gary Wright, may not have the number of wins as Swindell and both Kinsers, but he proved he could contend with anyone at the track located just a few hours west of his hometown. Wright won six races with the World of Outlaws during his time, and all but one came at Devil’s Bowl – each occurring in the ‘90s.
Danny Lasoski’s four Devil’s Bowl wins rank fifth all-time. The 2001 Series champion and 122-time Series winner experienced a brief stretch of dominance at the facility, earning all four of his victories over an eight-race span from 1999-2001.
Behind the top-five that separated themselves, the list gets a little crowded. Seven drivers have won three times at Devil’s Bowl, all of which are in the top 20 on the all-time Series win list. Among the three-time winners are current full-timers, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz and Logan Schuchart. The latter of the two became only the third driver to top three consecutive World of Outlaws races at Devil’s Bowl with his wins from 2019-2021.
Those with a pair of Devil’s Bowl victories include even more legends like 1995 Series champion Dave Blaney (95 career wins), four-time and reigning champion Brad Sweet (89 wins), Stevie Smith (84 wins) and Jeff Swindell (51 wins), among others making two trips to Victory Lane.
Ten different drivers have won once at Devil’s Bowl, most recently James McFadden back on April 1.
This weekend offers two final chances for drivers to add their name to the Devil’s Bowl win list and position themselves next to legends. If the current list is any indicator, it’s nearly a guarantee that name will go down in history as one of the greats of the sport and a trip to the Hall of Fame may be on the horizon.
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If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action on DIRTVision.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway Winners (92 Races, 28 Drivers)
18 – Sammy Swindell
16 – Steve Kinser
6 – Mark Kinser
5 – Gary Wright
4 – Danny Lasoski
3 – Doug Wolfgang, Bobby Davis Jr., Andy Hillenburg, Joey Saldana, Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
2 – Ron Shuman, Jeff Swindell, Dave Blaney, Stevie Smith, Shane Stewart, Brad Sweet
1 – Jimmy Boyd, Danny Smith, Tim Green, Bobby Allen, Craig Dollansky, Brad Furr, Tyler Walker, Jason Johnson, Brent Marks, James McFadden
World of Outlaws Increase Purse For Devil's Bowl Finale
The two-day event will boast a $12,000 payday on Friday and a $20,023 payout on Saturday
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 16, 2023) – To help give Devil’s Bowl Speedway a proper send off, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series has increased the purse by more than $30,000 for the track’s final weekend.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Stampede will now see drivers contend for a $12,000 payday on Friday, Oct. 20, and in honor of the first and final years the World of Outlaws raced at Devil’s Bowl, Saturday’s purse will pay $20,023 to the winner and $1,978 to start.
With the increases, the weekend’s overall purse is now at nearly $140,000 for the two-day weekend.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway promoter Lanny Ross Edwards announced on Friday that the facility will close after the World of Outlaws doubleheader this weekend due to the sale of the property.
The track became the birthplace of the World of Outlaws, hosting the Series’ inaugural event on March 18, 1978 – won by Jimmy Boyd. Since then, it has been a marquee stop on the tour and seen 88 World of Outlaws Sprint Car events in total.
Three-time World of Outlaws champion Sammy Swindell holds the record for most Series wins at the track with 18. Twenty-time Series champion Steve Kinser is second with 14. Of active competitors, 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz and Logan Schuchart are tied with three wins at the track.
Four-time and reigning Series champion Brad Sweet and James McFadden scored wins at Devil’s Bowl in April.
Adding to the significance of the event, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Stampede is also the final stop on the 2023 tour before the championship deciding World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Nov. 1-4.
For tickets to Devil’s Bowl Speedway’s final two races, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
HARVEST HEIST: Donny Schatz Steals Lakeside Victory with Pass Coming to White Flag
Schatz sneaks by David Gravel in traffic to claim thrilling win in Lakeside’s Micro-Lite Harvest Rumble
KANSAS CITY, KS (Oct. 15, 2023) - Time and time again in his career Donny Schatz has proven he can’t be counted out. The savvy veteran has found late race magic many times throughout the years. And on Saturday at Lakeside Speedway, “Don Don” delivered the latest testament to that ability.
A win looked nearly out of reach for Schatz late in the 25-lap finale of the Micro-Lite Harvest Rumble. Schatz sat third with eight laps remaining, and even when he moved to the runner-up spot on the next circuit, leader David Gravel appeared potentially out of reach.
But then little by little the lead began to vanish. And as the white flag was shown, Schatz capitalized when Gravel got stuck behind a lapped car to roll by for the lead. When the checkered flag flew, it was Schatz leading the pack to seal the victory with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.
After a pair of sub-20th place finishes last weekend at Port Royal, the night served as a revitalizing boost to Schatz and his crew.
“Nights like tonight help us,” Schatz said. “We tore up a car last week at Port Royal pretty bad. These guys put a new car together, and it’s that time of year where you’ve got to start trying some things, and obviously it was pretty good. The goal is consistency. We’ve got a lot of great partners here, and we want to win races and do the best we can for them.”
The win marked Schatz’s third with The Greatest Show on Dirt at Lakeside. He’s now up to 311 for his career with the World of Outlaws. Schatz snapped a 26-race winless streak dating back to July’s Kings Royal.
The path to Victory Lane was up and down for Schatz aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15. A second place effort in the Toyota Racing Dash lined him up on the front row of the main event. But after two laps, Schatz had fallen down the order to sixth.
Pole-sitter Brian Brown powered ahead to the early advantage. Brown rolled the Casey General Store #21 around the low line of the Kansas City, KS oval.
Fifth starting David Gravel quickly began to climb as he jumped into the runner-up spot on Lap 4. Right after taking over second, the Watertown, CT native began chopping into Brown’s advantage. While “Blackjack” remained committed to the bottom, Gravel opted for the cushion all the way around the 4/10-mile. The gap between the two on the fifth circuit was 1.2 seconds. Only two laps later, Gravel had slashed a full second off the margin. Then on the next trip around, Gravel ripped around Brown on the top.
Once he snatched the top spot, Gravel began to construct a solid advantage as Schatz began to crawl back toward the front. On Lap 9 Schatz moved back into the top five. In two more laps he was up into fourth.
With 10 laps remaining, Schatz engaged in a battle with Brad Sweet and Giovanni Scelzi for the runner-up spot. Schatz slipped ahead of Scelzi for third then traded second with Sweet multiple times over the next few circuits. On Lap 18, Schatz secured the spot and set his sights on Gravel.
As the race dwindled, Schatz closed in. Gravel was forced to navigate traffic in the late stages causing his lead to slip away. Then coming to the white flag, Gravel found himself stuck behind a slower car on the top side.
With Gravel being held up, Schatz saw his opportunity and pounced. The Fargo, ND native aimed the #15 machine low and rolled right by Gravel as he couldn’t find his way by the lapped car. By the time they reached the white flag, Schatz already led by roughly three quarters of a second and stretched the advantage even farther on the last circuit before taking the checkered flag.
“I started out good. The guys unloaded, and we were right up there hot lapping and qualifying, so that always helps,” Schatz said. “It was really greasy on the top, and I knew it was going to come in at some point, but I don’t want to be the guy to find out. I’ve tore up enough stuff. I had to work the bottom in, and thank god we got it in before the rain. It worked out for us tonight.
After leading laps 8-23, Gravel settled for a runner-up result, his Series leading 32nd podium of the World of Outlaws season. Gravel and his Big Game crew continue to put out their best efforts with their fifth second place finish in the last nine races as they try to chase down Brad Sweet in the championship battle.
And speaking of Brad Sweet, “The Big Cat” rounded out the Micro-Lite Harvest Rumble podium on Saturday night. Sweet wheeled the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 to a third place run which allowed Gravel to only cut two points off the margin between the duo in the standings. The gap between them now sits at 66 markers.
Giovanni Scelzi and Carson Macedo completed the top five.
A 14th to seventh drive earned James McFadden the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Brad Sweet nabbed his fourth Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and the 73rd of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Brad Sweet. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two and Three were topped by Brian Brown and Giovanni Scelzi.
Dusty Zomer won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX for two final nights at the iconic track. The birthplace of the Outlaws welcomes the Series on Oct. 20-21 for the Sprint Car Stampede – the final event to be hosted by Devil’s Bowl. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[2]; 2. 2-David Gravel[5]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 7. 83-James McFadden[14]; 8. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne[8]; 10. 84-Scott Bogucki[9]; 11. 1S-Logan Schuchart[11]; 12. 5-Spencer Bayston[10]; 13. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[12]; 14. 12X-Garet Williamson[21]; 15. 1T-Tanner Holmes[17]; 16. 3J-Dusty Zomer[19]; 17. 7S-Robbie Price[15]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[18]; 19. 81-Jack Dover[23]; 20. 99-Skylar Gee[22]; 21. 20G-Noah Gass[13]; 22. 19-Ayrton Gennetten[16]; 23. (DNF) 22X-Kameron Key[24]; 24. (DNF) 7W-Tasker Phillips[20]
Reinbold Wins Feature, Avedisian Clinches Championship in Season Finale at I-44
Daum clinches Challenge Series championship, runner-up in points with Miller third, McIntosh fourth
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Oct. 14, 2023) – With everything on the line in the final race of the year, two of the sport’s brightest young stars rose to the occasion Saturday night in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota season finale.
Nineteen-year-old Hayden Reinbold led all 30 laps of the main event to score his first career national Midget series victory, winning the 19th annual Charlene Meents Memorial finale at I-44 Riverside Speedway and giving Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports their second Xtreme Outlaw Series winner trophy.
“It’s amazing, I’ve been wanting it for so long,” Reinbold said.
Beside him in the spotlight stood 17-year-old Jade Avedisian – who, with a third-place Feature finish, clinched the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Series championship for Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) to become the first female national Midget series champion in motorsports history.
“It means the world to me,” Avedisian said. “Not only to me, but my team.”
From the announcement in early February that revealed Avedisian’s signing with KKM and their primary goal to win the Xtreme Outlaw Series championship, the hype for the season finale had been building. She and Cannon McIntosh emerged as early championship favorites after their wins to open the season at the Southern Illinois Center in March, and the battle came down to the 29th and final Feature event of the year Saturday night.
Coming into the 30-lap finale, Avedisian held a 27-point gap over McIntosh. Starting on the outside pole, Avedisian held strong up front throughout while McIntosh ran into trouble, narrowly avoiding a massive pileup on the first lap but later retiring to the infield under green eight laps in with mechanical failure, shattering his chances for the championship.
In Victory Lane, there were tears, smiles and hugs all around for Avedisian, her family and the KKM crew. She had widened her points gap to 59 over runner-up Zach Daum, who finished fifth in the Feature, and sealed the championship in her first season with Keith Kunz Motorsports.
“I’m just so happy to do it for KKM, Mobil 1, Toyota Racing,” Avedisian said. “So many people believe in me, and I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them. I’m truly grateful, and I’m excited to write my name in the history books.”
On the track, Reinbold reigned supreme. Standing tall over each of the championship frontrunners, Reinbold drove a flawless race, taking the lead on the opening lap from the pole and going unchallenged for 30 laps to score the $5,000 grand prize.
“I felt solid, Connor [Ridge, crew chief] was giving me signals that I was doing fine,” Reinbold said. “I just knew [to not] mess it up and I’d be fine.”
In only his fourth season of Midget racing, Reinbold made leaps and bounds much larger this year than those previous, improving his skills behind the wheel immensely since the first race in Du Quoin. Though things were slow-going at first, he’s glad he stuck it out to get to this moment.
“It goes back to 2020 – I went up to my dad and was like, ‘I wanna go race,’ and he sent me and Connor on the road,’” Reinbold said. “I struggled for a while, but Connor never gave up on me, my dad never gave up on me – they just kept believing in me. Finally, I felt like it all paid off for me and hopefully it paid off for them too.”
Karter Sarff earned the DIRTVision Hard Charger honors in his drive from 18th up to second. He made a special effort just to get into the main event, grabbing the last transfer spot in the second Last Chance Showdown to punch his ticket in. Thursday night winner Ryan Timms finished fourth while Zach Daum completed the top five – clinching the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series championhip and a runner-up finish in points in the process.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Driven 2 Save Lives Feature (30 Laps): 1. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[1]; 2. 21K-Karter Sarff[18]; 3. 71-Jade Avedisian[2]; 4. 67-Ryan Timms[8]; 5. 7U-Zach Daum[3]; 6. 97-Gavin Miller[9]; 7. 25K-Taylor Reimer[5]; 8. 7P-Kyle Jones[11]; 9. 19A-Daison Pursley[16]; 10. 13-Elijah Gile[21]; 11. 43-Gunnar Setser[13]; 12. 14R-Jonathan Beason[7]; 13. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[6]; 14. 97K-Cooper Williams[17]; 15. 32-Trey Marcham[20]; 16. 31K-Kyle Beilman[19]; 17. 08-Cannon McIntosh[15]; 18. 40-Chase McDermand[4]; 19. 19K-Riley Kreisel[10]; 20. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[12]; 21. 5U-Peter Smith[14]; 22. 19U-Pierce Urbanosky[22]
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
Gavin Miller Cruises to Second Series Victory in Meents Memorial Night 1 at I-44
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Oct. 13, 2023) – He broke through to Victory Lane for the first time in August. Now, Gavin Miller is a two-time Feature winner with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
The 16-year-old from Allentown, PA, wheeled the Eibach Racing, LynK/Toyota #97 for Keith Kunz Motorsports to I-44 Riverside Speedway Victory Lane in the first round of competition of the 19th annual Charlene Meents Memorial Friday night.
“I knew we had the speed all night – practice, Qualifying, Heat Race,” Miller said. “Just put a whole night together, really.”
The win vaulted him back into third-place in the Series points standings, where he now sits only 44 points out of the lead with one race left. Now a five-time winner between all three national Midget tours in 2023, Miller briefly reflected on his path to national Midget racing success since his debut in the division last year.
“I’m kind of at a loss for words; I feel like I’ve come so far in a short amount of time,” he said.
From inside Row 2 on the starting grid, Miller took advantage of a restart two laps in, throwing a slider on Karter Sarff to take second on Lap 3 and making beeline for polesitter Zach Daum leading the way.
“The yellow came out, and I just had to think, ‘Calm down, I know I’m just as good around that top,’” Miller said. “I knew I’d eventually get by him, and that’s what I did.”
Miller threw a slide-job first in Turns 3-4, then Daum returned fire in 1-2. But Miller was prepared, crossing Daum over with speed out of Turn 2 to take the lead heading into Turn 3.
From there, Miller was smooth sailing out front while the battle for a spot in the top five raged on behind him.
A caution flag at the halfway point paused the action and restacked the field, where seventh-starting Daison Pursley restarted from fourth in line. He, Daum and Thursday night winner Ryan Timms soon locked themselves into a lap-after-lap battle for second as the sliders went flying in every corner.
“I knew that [Timms] was going to try and slide Zach into Turn 1; I kinda just minded my time on the bottom,” Pursley said. “It wasn’t great down there, but as long as people got racing up there, you could just kinda just inch your way forward, like I’ve seen Zach Daum do.”
Pursley soon broke away from his opponents with a slide-job on Daum on Lap 18. Though Daum came back at him on the inside in Turns 3-4, Pursley kept the momentum up as he switched to the top side and skated around him to complete the lap and take second away for good.
With only Miller ahead of him now, Pursley pinned the throttle and made slight headway on the leader but was unable to catch him by the checkered. Instead, the native Oklahoman settled for runner-up and his second podium finish of the season with the Series.
“It was just a matter of how fast-paced Gavin got out there and set,” Miller said. “He was clicking off laps consistently; he got to the lead very quickly and was able to calm down and control the race.”
Further back in the field, Daum continued his efforts to stay inside the top five but encountered heavy resistance from Jade Avedisian, Cannon McIntosh and Chase McDermand with the laps winding down. A four-car battle ensued inside of five-to-go, with more sliders and lap-after-lap passes being made amongst each of them.
Avedisian was able to seal the fourth spot with a return slide-job on McIntosh in Turns 3-4 on Lap 26 and some good defense of the position through Turns 1-2. McDermand also got a piece of McIntosh before the checkered, laying down a slide-job of his own to take the fifth spot.
By the checkered, McIntosh had slipped back to sixth with Daum back in seventh.
Avedisian’s fourth-place run was enough to add an additional six points to her advantage in the standings before the final race of the season on Saturday. She’ll take a 17-point lead over McIntosh into the season finale in pursuit of her first national Midget series championship in her first year with Keith Kunz Motorsports.
UP NEXT
The 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota season comes to a close on Saturday, Oct. 14, in the second night of the 19th annual Charlene Meents Memorial at I-44 Riverside Speedway. In conjunction with the POWRi National and West Midget Leagues, another $5,000 check will be on the line for the Feature winner, followed by a special championship presentation following the night’s events.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Toyota Racing Feature (30 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller[3]; 2. 19A-Daison Pursley[7]; 3. 67-Ryan Timms[4]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[5]; 5. 40-Chase McDermand[8]; 6. 08-Cannon McIntosh[6]; 7. 7U-Zach Daum[1]; 8. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[11]; 9. 21K-Karter Sarff[2]; 10. 25K-Taylor Reimer[19]; 11. 13-Elijah Gile[17]; 12. 14R-Jonathan Beason[10]; 13. 28-Ace McCarthy[16]; 14. 43-Gunnar Setser[13]; 15. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[15]; 16. 97K-Cooper Williams[21]; 17. 5U-Peter Smith[12]; 18. 98-Ryan Padgett[18]; 19. 19K-Riley Kreisel[14]; 20. 19U-Pierce Urbanosky[22]; 21. 7M-Kyle Jones[20]; 22. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[9]
Ryan Timms Wins DRC Sooner State 55, Breaks Through to Xtreme Outlaw Victory Lane at Port City
TULSA, OK (Oct. 12, 2023) – Flat tires. Mechanical failure. Late-race passes. Ryan Timms has been through it all this year with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
But those struggles are all behind him now. He’ll simply be known as a Feature winner.
Timms, the 17-year-old rising open-wheel star from Oklahoma City, OK, had led a total of 72 Feature laps and finished runner-up twice coming into Thursday’s events at Port City Raceway, but still hungered for that elusive first career Series win.
For 55 laps around the 1/8-mile oval, Timms plowed his way through heavy lapped traffic, denied slide-jobs and even made some contact with his opponents, but was able to pull through and take the checkered flag in the fourth running of the Donnie Ray Crawford Sooner State 55, co-sanctioned by the POWRi National/West Midget Leagues.
“It’s a race of mine that I really wanted to win growing up here,” Timms said.
At the drop of the green, Timms grabbed the lead from polesitter Trey Marcham on Lap 2 and proceeded to build a five-second advantage in traffic before the race’s second caution period on Lap 34. On the ensuing restart, fifth-starting Daison Pursley entered the frame with a slide-job on Marcham to take second, and soon came after Timms with urgency.
In less than 10 laps, Pursley – of Locust Grove, OK – had reeled-in Timms, and was about to catch a slide-job attempt for the lead before they crossed the stripe to complete Lap 49.
“My line started to go away, and Daison found the bottom in Turns 1-2,” Timms said. “I think he was following the top all the way around in 3-4, and I was sliding myself up to it. Whatever he was doing, he was faster.”
Timms crossed back underneath Pursley to deny his pass attempt and continued on. But Pursley was not done.
Coming back to green with four laps remaining, Pursley followed Timms on the bottom through Turns 1-2 and saw an opening entering Turn 3. He slid the AME Electrical #19A underneath Timms’ JBL Audio #67 with speed in Turn 3 and the two made contact in Turn 4, sending them both washing-up the track on corner exit.
“[Timms] was letting it float up pretty high down the back-straightaway in the slick, and I thought I had a good enough run to get him completely cleared,” Pursley said. “I thought I was definitely clear, and I guess [that was] what he was not happy about. We just went down in there and made contact.
“It’s just part of it. I’m not here to run second.”
It didn’t take long for Timms to return the contact. He crossed the start/finish line and drove back into Turn 1 with a full head of steam, tagging Pursley on the bumper and sending him around to bring out the yellow flag once again.
After the checkered, Timms revealed that his frustrations with Pursley stemmed from prior run-ins earlier in the season.
“[Pursley] tried to slide me in Turns 3-4 and completely doored me,” Timms said. “Typically, I kinda understand. It’s close racing. One time, whatever. I’ll get over it. But he drove through me at Gas City, drove through me at Eldora, and we’d never had any issues up until those two races.
“After he drove through me again, I was fed up with it. If you don’t do something about it, then he’s going to keep doing it.”
Pursley restarted from the tail of the lead lap cars and was able to climb back to finish sixth, despite his own frustrations with Timms.
“I guess he wasn’t too happy about my move in 3-4,” Pursley said. “If that’s how he’s wanting to retaliate in 1-2, I’ll take it with my chin up and move on to I-44.”
The final restart of the race was smooth sailing for Timms as he led the final three circuits and crossed the line to collect the $5,555 grand prize.
Directly behind him came defending Series champion Zach Daum, who advanced from 13th on the starting grid to finish second. The 32-year-old veteran from Pocahontas, IL, showed his prowess on the tiny bullring, backing up his Sooner State 55 victory from last year by sticking to his preferred line on the bottom throughout the 55-lap main event.
“Experience in racing here, especially in long races, typically the top gets so far around that it’s really hard to run,” Daum said. “Normally, the bottom is so good here that it comes back.”
With the runner-up effort, Daum collected his 13th podium finish of the season and chopped his points deficit nearly in half – gaining 29 points in the standings, vaulting him into third place where he now sits only 38 points out of the lead with two races remaining.
“We’ll try to keep giving ourselves a shot – that’s all I can ask for,” Daum said. “We beat everybody that we’re trying to race for in points.”
Fourteen-year-old Midget rookie Gunnar Setser, of Columbus, IN, crossed the stripe in third to collect his first career national Midget series podium. POWRi regular Karter Sarff advanced from his 14th-place starting spot to finish fourth, while Tanner Thorson Racing entrant Ace McCarthy rounded out the top five.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series meets POWRi again Friday, Oct. 13, at I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City, OK, in the kickoff to the 19th annual Charlene Meents Memorial. Tickets will be on sale at the gate; streaming is available on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Toyota Racing Feature (55 Laps): 1. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[13]; 3. 43-Gunnar Setser[3]; 4. 21K-Karter Sarff[14]; 5. 28-Ace McCarthy[12]; 6. 19A-Daison Pursley[5]; 7. 40-Chase McDermand[6]; 8. 97-Gavin Miller[15]; 9. 32-Trey Marcham[1]; 10. 71-Jade Avedisian[7]; 11. 08-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 12. 25K-Taylor Reimer[8]; 13. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[11]; 14. 97K-Cooper Williams[18]; 15. 5U-Peter Smith[22]; 16. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[17]; 17. 14-Jonathan Beason[9]; 18. 7M-Kyle Jones[19]; 19. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[16]; 20. 19K-Riley Kreisel[10]; 21. 19-Landen Adams[20]; 22. 51B-Joe B Miller[21]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Championship Battles to be Settled at Port City, I-44
Avedisian leads McIntosh by 11 points heading into final three-race weekend
TULSA, OK (Oct. 10, 2023) – Twenty-nine races in the books, and it all comes down to this. Championship weekend for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is here.
The battle for the $25,000 championship title has reached its boiling point. Frontrunner Jade Avedisian took the lead in the standings by 11 points over Cannon McIntosh following the main event at Red Hill Raceway four weeks ago and will lead the charge into Oklahoma for the final three races of the season this Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 12-14.
The high-banked, 1/8-mile bullring of Port City Raceway will kick things off Thursday night with the fourth running of the Donnie Ray Crawford Sooner State 55, featuring a 55-lap, $5,555-to-win main event that honors the late Oklahoma Micro Sprint and Midget racer who was killed in 2012.
The Series pivots to Oklahoma City for racing Friday-Saturday at I-44 Riverside Speedway in the 19th annual Charlene Meents Memorial, honoring the late MARA Midget Series staff member with back-to-back 30-lap Feature events to cap the season – $4,000 to Friday’s winner and $5,000-to-win Saturday. A formal celebration will be held in Victory Lane following Saturday’s program, where the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Series champion will be crowned.
All three events are co-sanctioned by the POWRi National and POWRi West Midget Leagues, which will also crown their season champions at the conclusion of Saturday’s main event. Additionally, the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series champion will be recognized for their efforts in co-sanctioned races throughout the year, awarding a $2,500 bonus check to the driver atop the final points standings of the 11-race slate.
Tickets for all three events will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
A CHANCE FOR HISTORY – Carrying an 11-point lead in the standings, Jade Avedisian heads into the final race weekend with a chance to make motorsports history and become the first-ever female national Midget series champion.
The 17-year-old racer from Clovis, CA, has piloted the Mobil 1, LynK/Toyota #71 for Keith Kunz Motorsports to five Feature wins, 14 top-fives and 23 top-10 finishes in 26 starts so far this year. A fourth-place run in the most recent Series event at Red Hill Raceway four weeks ago boosted her back into the points lead for the first time since August, marking the third time she and Cannon McIntosh have swapped the points lead this season.
One year ago, Avedisian came into Xtreme Outlaw championship weekend and did not get off to the start she wanted, finishing ninth at Port City and 13th in the first night at I-44. However, she rebounded Saturday night and triumphed over the Xtreme Outlaw/POWRi field for the second time that season, leading all 35 laps to score the win in the season finale at I-44.
Since that night, she’s developed her skills immensely, working with KKM car chief Jarrett Martin throughout the 2023 season to become a heavy favorite to win the points championship.
STILL IN THE GAME – Though he’s lost the Series points lead, Cannon McIntosh’s hopes of winning the Series championship are still alive and well.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, dropped back 11 points behind Avedisian following a sixth-place finish in the last Series event at Red Hill and now faces an uphill battle to win his first career national Midget series championship. Fortunately, he’ll be among the most experienced drivers on the roster this weekend, having grown up racing Micro Sprints at Port City and being a multi-time Midget Feature winner there as well as I-44.
McIntosh won two POWRi West/National Midget races at Port City in 2020 and was scheduled to start inside Row 2 in last year’s Xtreme/POWRi Feature before dropping out early due to mechanical problems. At I-44, he’s a two-time POWRi Feature winner (2018, 2020), and won the Xtreme Outlaw debut at the 1/5-mile last year.
ALL ABOUT THE TEAM – Rarely in motorsports is a different driver and owner hoisting a championship trophy at season’s end. But there is potential for it this year with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, as Zach Daum and Trifecta Motorsports currently sit 21 points out of the lead in the Series’ team points standings.
After Daum replaced Kyle Jones in the seat of the #7U car in June, he’s not only kept Trifecta in the hunt for the team championship, but also ascended his own name into the running for the drivers championship. With nine-straight top-five finishes in the last 10 Series events, he’s climbed back from what was a 278-point deficit at the end of May to where he now sits 67 points from the top of the top of the drivers standings.
Over championship weekend, Trifecta will field two cars for the first time this season in Xtreme Outlaw events. Daum will pilot the flagship Blackjack Express, Spike/Stanton #7U, while Micro Sprint racer Peter Smith, of Las Cruces, NM, will take control of the RVB Express, Spike/Stanton #5U in his national Midget series debut at Port City.
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS – The POWRi National and POWRi West Midget Leagues wrap up their 2023 seasons alongside the Xtreme Outlaws on Saturday at I-44. Cannon McIntosh currently leads the POWRi National standings by 120 over Karter Sarff with a shot to take the $15,000 champion’s check after Saturday’s main event.
POWRi’s championship weekend begins with a visit to Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK, on Wednesday, Oct. 11, and will finish-up with the three remaining co-sanctioned events with the Xtreme Outlaws Thursday-Saturday. The main event Saturday at I-44 will also mark the final race of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, which consisted of all 11 co-sanctioned races between the two national tours in 2023, and awards $2,500 to the driver with the most points in the separately kept standings at the end of the Feature.
Zach Daum currently leads the Challenge Series standings by five points over Jade Avedisian. POWRi West Midget League points leader Michelle Decker, of Guthrie, OK, is also projected to be in attendance to clinch her first career POWRi championship.
ANYBODY’S GAME – While the championship battle has largely revolved around Avedisian and McIntosh this season, each of the top five drivers in the Xtreme Outlaw standings are mathematically still in contention to win the title.
Jade Avedisian, Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller, Zach Daum and Chase McDermand have all combined for 21 Feature wins in the 26 Xtreme Outlaw Series races contested thus far. That’s over 80 percent distributed across five drivers, and any one of them could win any of the remaining races. To add to that – Daum, McIntosh and Avedisian swept the three championship weekend Features across both tracks last year. However, there is one other Xtreme Outlaw full-timer that will be a heavy favorite to win this weekend.
Taylor Reimer currently sits one spot outside of the top five in points. The 23-year-old from Tulsa, OK, returns to Port City Thursday night – her home track, one she’s won numerous Micro Sprint Features at prior to the hiatus from motorsports she took nearly 10 years ago. In last year’s running of the Sooner State 55, she advanced 10 positions in the main event from her 18th starting spot to finish 10th.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Thursday, Oct. 12 at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, OK
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14 at I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City, OK
On the internet
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Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
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Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Jade Avedisian: 5369 points | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
- Cannon McIntosh: 5358 (-11) points | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
- Gavin Miller: 5309 points (-60) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
- Zach Daum: 5302 points (-67) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Chase McDermand: 5269 points (-100) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Taylor Reimer: 5125 points (-244) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
- Hayden Reinbold: 4629 points (-740) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Austin Barnhill: 3251 points (-2118) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #17B
- Chance Crum: 2910 points (-2459) | Rudeen Racing #26
- Ethan Mitchell: 2497 points (-2872) | Bundy Built Motorsports #19M
Toyota Feature winners (9 drivers)
6 wins – Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
5 wins – Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports)
2 wins – Karter Sarff (Sarff Racing)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries), Daniel Whitley (Abacus Racing), Daison Pursley (Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports), Gavin Miller (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (18 drivers)
101 laps – Jade Avedisian
88 laps – Zach Daum
95 laps – Cannon McIntosh
112 laps – Chase McDermand
72 laps – Ryan Timms
59 laps – Daniel Whitley
46 laps – Karter Sarff
45 laps – Gavin Miller
33 laps – Kyle Jones
30 laps – Daison Pursley
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
6 laps – Taylor Reimer
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake, Brayton Lynch
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (15 drivers)
5 awards – Chase McDermand
4 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer
1 award – Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Joe B. Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Briggs Danner, Jade Avedisian
Heat Race winners (24 drivers)
11 wins – Chase McDermand
9 wins – Jade Avedisian
8 wins – Cannon McIntosh, Zach Daum
5 wins – Hayden Reinbold
4 wins – Gavin Miller
3 wins – Ethan Mitchell, Daison Pursley
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker, Daniel Whitley, Ryan Timms, Kyle Jones
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Chase Johnson, Daniel Adler, Taylor Reimer, Brayton Lynch
High-points honors (15 drivers)
4 honors – Cannon McIntosh
3 honors – Chase McDermand
2 honors – Daniel Whitley, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller
1 honor – Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker, Daison Pursley, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms
Last Chance Showdown wins (13 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg, Daniel Adler
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (19 drivers)
2 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh, Chase McDermand, Jade Avedisian
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Gavan Boschele, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Jerry Coons Jr, Steve Buckwalter, Gavin Miller, Trevor Cline, Brayton Lynch
Podium finishes (17 drivers)
12 podiums – Zach Daum
11 podiums – Chase McDermand
10 podiums – Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian
9 podiums – Gavin Miller
7 podiums – Taylor Reimer
3 podiums – Daniel Whitley, Ryan Timms
2 podiums – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones, Hayden Reinbold, Karter Sarff
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Jerry Coons Jr, Daison Pursley
Top-10 finishes (49 drivers)
24 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller
23 top-10s – Jade Avedisian
22 top-10s – Zach Daum
21 top-10s – Chase McDermand
18 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
10 top-10s – Hayden Reinbold
9 top-10s – Chance Crum
8 top-10s – Kyle Jones
7 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell
6 top-10s – Ryan Timms, Karter Sarff
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Daniel Whitley, Austin Barnhill, Cooper Williams, Thomas Meseraull
4 top-10s – Gavan Boschele, Corbin Rueschenberg
3 top-10s – Chase Johnson, Briggs Danner, Trevor Cline, Mitchell Davis
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker, Jerry Coons Jr, Mariah Ede, Daison Pursley, Tim Buckwalter, Kyle Beilman, Brayton Lynch
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Nick Drake, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller, Preston Lattomus, Bryan Stanfill, Dekota Gay, Joe Wirth, Gunnar Setser
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley (1)
15. Fri, Aug. 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
16. Sat, Aug. 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Jade Avedisian (4)
17. Tue, Aug. 8 / Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway / Newmanstown, PA / Chase McDermand (3)
18. Wed, Aug. 9 / Action Track USA / Kutztown, PA / Chase McDermand (4)
19. Fri, Aug. 11 / Path Valley Speedway Park / Spring Run, PA / Daison Pursley (1)
20. Fri, Aug. 25 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Zach Daum (4)
21. Sat, Aug. 26 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Gavin Miller (1)
22. Fri, Sept. 1 / Paragon Speedway / Paragon, IN / Zach Daum (5)
23. Sat, Sept. 2 / Paragon Speedway / Paragon, IN / Jade Avedisian (5)
24. Fri, Sept. 15 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Karter Sarff (2)
25. Sat, Sept. 16 / Highland Speedway / Highland, IL / Chase McDermand (5)
26. Sun, Sept. 17 / Red Hill Raceway / Sumner, IL / Chase McDermand (6)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 81, Lakeside Welcome World of Outlaws for Final Midwest Visit of 2023
Sweet and Gravel’s title battle headline The Greatest Show on Dirt’s Kansas invasion
WICHITA, KS (October 10, 2023) - The home stretch of the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign hits the Heartland this week.
The Midwest is set to welcome The Greatest Show on Dirt one last time this year for a Kansas doubleheader. First up is the second and final trip of the season to Wichita, KS’s 81 Speedway on Friday, October 13. The next night brings the year’s lone appearance at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City for the Micro-Lite Harvest Rumble. This year’s World of Outlaws campaign is down to only seven races to go, and the intensity heats up more and more as that tally dwindles. The championship is still up for grabs. Battles throughout the standings are ongoing. And everyone wants at least one more trip to Victory Lane before the season wraps up in a month. The “Sunflower State” is the place to be this weekend as these stories continue to unfold.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
A BATTLE BREWING: Right when it looked as if Brad Sweet might comfortably pull away to his fifth consecutive World of Outlaws championship, David Gravel said not so fast. Two nights at Port Royal Speedway saw Gravel knock 22 markers off Sweet’s advantage, bringing the gap down to a manageable 68.
Sweet’s brief history at 81 Speedway has been up and down. The Grass Valley, CA native posted a top five in his first attempt there in 2017, but a Feature accident there earlier this year left him with a 14th place run, his fourth lowest finish of the season. Over at Lakeside the Kasey Kahne Racing pilot has been incredibly consistent with top 10s in all 10 of his Series attempts highlighted by a 2016 victory.
Gravel has been stout at 81 Speedway in limited appearances with a pair of podiums to his credit in two Feature starts. In his last six Series starts at Lakeside, the Watertown, CT driver has missed the top 10 only once and notched his best finish at the track (third) in the most recent World of Outlaws visit last season.
The duo will battle this weekend as Gravel looks to close in even more with the title-deciding World Finals on the horizon (November 1-4).
HOT SAUCE: Kansas City may be known for BBQ sauce, but the city’s dirt track – Lakeside Speedway – has been all about Hot Sauce recently. The driver who goes by the spicy moniker – Giovanni Scelzi – has been on fire (pun intended) at the 4/10-mile.
Two years ago, Scelzi topped the World of Outlaws at Lakeside for his third career win with The Greatest Show on Dirt and first since joining his current team – KCP Racing. The Fresno, CA native followed up that performance by leading 15 laps before finishing second in the 2022 appearance. Scelzi also topped a Lakeside race this year back in April.
Scelzi and KCP roll into the Kansas weekend amid one of the best rookie campaigns in Series history. They currently reside fourth in points, and if they stay where they’re at, Scelzi will equal Jeff Swindell (1981) and Brad Doty (1982) for the best Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year season.
DOUBLE DONNY: Only one active World of Outlaws competitor has won at both 81 Speedway and Lakeside Speedway, and it comes as no surprise that the driver is Donny Schatz.
The pilot of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 has not only been to Victory Lane at both facilities, he’s done so twice at each. Schatz collected checkered flags at 81 Speedway in 2006 and 2017. At Lakeside, his two victories came four years apart in 2015 & 2019.
The Fargo, ND native will look to continue his winning ways at the Kansas tracks to bounce back from an fortunate weekend at Port Royal.
J-MAC’S BACK: Last year leading into this weekend of racing, James McFadden was still in search of his first victory of the season aboard the Roth Motorsports #83. The Alice Springs, NTR, Australia native finally found Victory Lane in the 65th race of the season at Lakeside to deliver Dennis Roth’s 99th Series win as a car owner.
Fast forward a year, and McFadden’s season looks entirely different than it did a year ago. The 34-year-old enters Kansas having already more than doubled his career World of Outlaws win total. McFadden is currently tied for the third most victories this season (six).
McFadden will look to repeat at Lakeside and become the first since Steve Kinser in 2010-2011 to top back-to-back races at the Kansas City oval. A win at either track this weekend would give him sole possession of the most wins (seven) for an Australia native in a single World of Outlaws campaign.
20 WINNERS?: This past weekend Tyler Courtney and Zeb Wise gave us 19 different Feature winners with the World of Outlaws in 2023, moving the Series within one of a mildly rare milestone.
It’s been six years (2017) since 20 different competitors have topped a main event with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The feat has only been reached nine times in the Series’ 45 seasons of history.
As far as contenders to potentially push the total to 20, a trio of current full-time Series competitors are without a win this year including two-time career Feature winner – Brock Zearfoss.
Other strong competitors without a win this year that are still expected to compete again before the season’s end include Justin Peck, Cory Eliason, Parker Price-Miller, and more.
If you can’t make it to the track this weekend, catch all of the racing live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, Oct. 13 at 81 Speedway in Wichita, KS
Saturday, Oct. 14 at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (65/72 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (8802PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-68PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-128PTS) 4. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-442PTS) 5. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-446PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-508PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-536PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-742PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1270PTS) 10. 7S – Robbie Price (-1782PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (19 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
2 wins – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11, Roth Motorsports #83JR)
1 win – Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14), Brent Marks (Murray-Marks #19), Tyler Courtney (Clauson Marshall Racing #7BC), Zeb Wise (Rudeen Racing #26)
FEATURE LAPS LED (25 Drivers):
335 laps – Brad Sweet
239 laps – James McFadden
234 laps – Rico Abreu
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
114 laps – Buddy Kofoid
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
102 laps – Donny Schatz
62 laps – Brent Marks
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
24 laps – Brian Brown
19 laps – Tyler Courtney
18 laps – Lance Dewease
15 laps – Cole Macedo
11 laps – Anthony Macri, Daryn Pittman
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin, Justin Peck
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
14 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
13 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid, Brad Sweet
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (46 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
28 Heat Wins – David Gravel
19 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
15 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
13 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Brian Brown
4 Heat Wins – Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Justin Sanders, Zeb Wise
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (51 Drivers):
44 Dashes – Carson Macedo
42 Dashes – David Gravel
40 Dashes – Brad Sweet
30 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
28 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
25 Dashes – James McFadden
24 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
22 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
18 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
17 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
9 Dashes – Brent Marks
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Justin Peck
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Justin Sanders, Parker Price-Miller
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo, Tanner Holmes
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Dominic Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Devon Borden
1 Dash – Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Daryn Pittman, Sye Lynch, Zeb Wise
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
3 LCS Wins - Noah Gass, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, Donny Schatz, Kerry Madsen
1 LCS Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney
3 Hard Chargers – Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Danny Dietrich
2 Hard Chargers – Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers):
31 Podiums – David Gravel
27 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Rico Abreu
14 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
13 Podiums – Donny Schatz
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
9 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
7 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
2 Podiums – Tyler Courtney
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi, Daryn Pittman, Zeb Wise
TOP 10 FINISHES (62 Drivers):
57 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
55 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
54 Top 10s – David Gravel
43 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
42 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
41 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
38 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
37 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
35 Top 10s – James McFadden
33 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
25 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
15 Top 10s – Justin Peck
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
11 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
10 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Danny Dietrich
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Corey Day, Tanner Holmes
5 Top 10s – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders
4 Top 10s – Zeb Wise, Lance Dewease
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Freddie Rahmer, Parker Price-Miller
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Shane Golobic, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Cole Duncan, Daryn Pittman
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Chase Johnson, T.J. Stutts
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
58. Fri, Sept 15 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Brad Sweet (8)
59. Sat, Sept 16 / Placerville Speedway / Placerville, CA / Buddy Kofoid (2)
60. Fri, Sept 22 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (6)
61. Sat, Sept 23 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (9)
62. Fri, Sept 29 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (10)
63. Sat, Sept 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks (1)
64. Fri, Oct 6 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Tyler Courtney (1)
65. Sat, Oct 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Zeb Wise (1)
WISELY DONE: Zeb Wise Rolls to First World of Outlaws Victory in Port Royal’s Nittany Showdown
Angola, IN driver holds off Friday’s winner – Tyler Courtney – to complete Hoosier sweep of weekend
PORT ROYAL, PA (October 7, 2023) - Zeb Wise is continuing along a path to Sprint Car stardom.
Only a few weeks ago, the Angola, IN native finalized his first All-Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) title. But even with 13 ASCoC wins and a championship under his belt, a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car win had eluded him.
Until Saturday night.
Entering the World of Outlaws vs. PA Posse battle as an Indiana invader, Wise earned the pole for the 30-lap Feature at Port Royal Speedway. The 20-year-old slipped to second early before rallying to move by a Pennsylvania legend and held off one of his closest friends to make his first trip to Victory Lane with The Greatest Show on Dirt and pocket $15,000.
As with any first time World of Outlaws winner, emotion spilled over after the checkered flag. In only his 23rd career Feature start with the Series, Wise drove the Rudeen Racing #26 to his first win. And not only did Wise collect his first victory, he also brought Kevin Rudeen’s team their first Series triumph since 2011, 4,418 days ago, when Sam Hafertepe Jr. topped a World of Outlaws visit to Skagit Speedway.
“It’s been a long road,” Wise said. “I remember my first few Outlaw races. One of them was actually here, and I had no clue what I was doing. I was definitely out in left field. And coming back here as many times as I’ve been here, I’ve gotten really comfortable here. And this is always a place I love coming to but always seemed to struggle at… Last night we didn’t really have a good showing. We came back and were really strong out of the gate, so I’m just very proud of our team.”
Wise’s win completed an Indiana invader sweep of the weekend at “The Speed Palace” as fellow Hoosier and ASCoC competitor – Tyler Courtney – topped Friday’s portion of the Nittany Showdown. Wise also became the third first time World of Outlaws winner this season, joining Brady Bacon and Corey Day. With Wise’s triumph, 152 different drivers have now won a World of Outlaws Feature, and Wise is the 12th to do so from the state of Indiana.
The path to Victory Lane was by no means an easy one. After winning the Toyota Racing Dash, Wise started the main event on the pole, but it was Lance Dewease rolling by Wise on the bottom to lead the first lap.
After Dewease grabbed the top spot, the Fayetteville, PA native established a solid gap between himself and Wise in the early going, and the margin stabilized around one second. As Dewease rolled the bottom and middle aboard the Macri Motorsports #39M, the distance between the two stayed roughly the same through much of the first half of the race. It was just before the halfway mark when Wise began to flex his muscle.
Wise started to build momentum by ripping the cushion through Turns 1 and 2 to create a massive run down the back straightaway. On the 16th lap, that line allowed Wise to close on Dewease’s tail tank. Three laps later, Wise used the high side to blast by Dewease exiting Turn 2.
“I knew Lance wasn’t going to go to the top in (Turns) 1 and 2, but he was just high enough on entry where it was really hard for me to get into the corner good enough to clear him off of (Turn) 2. I got close multiple times and just didn’t want to show my nose too early and put us in a bad spot for later. So, I kind of took my time, and I knew we had a really fast race car. Even right after Lap 1 when I was in second, I figured we’d have a shot at it for sure.”
Wise might’ve had the lead with only 10 laps to go, but the race was far from over. Dewease surged back to his inside over the next couple laps in a bid to regain the lead. And when those efforts came up short, a new challenger arose.
All the way from the 10th starting spot, Tyler Courtney passed Dewease on the 25th circuit as the Indianapolis, IN native was eying a weekend sweep. Wise had to fend off Courtney to secure an All-Star title with Rudeen Racing, and he’d be forced to hold off the same driver with his first World of Outlaws win on the line.
Courtney began to close in aboard the Clauson Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink #7BC, trimming Wise’s lead from a second nearly down to half a second in two laps. But with two laps to go, Wise pieced together a strong enough trip around the half mile to pull slightly ahead and make for a comfortable final lap as he locked up a win he’ll never forget with his close friend following him to the line.
“It’s really cool,” Wise said. “Me and Tyler have an awesome relationship. Obviously, we were teammates a handful of years back. It makes it even more special to be able to battle toe to toe like this it seems like every night. He was way ahead of us last night. But tonight I looked up and saw he was in third of fourth on one of those restarts and figured he was going to be coming. It’s really cool for us to be able to go head-to-head like this and have fun.”
Courtney came home second, narrowly missing a weekend sweep after his Friday victory. While he would’ve liked to go back to back, he was happy to run second to Wise and see him reach the major career accomplishment.
“Every time I’d get to him with my wing that far back I would kind of just lose my nose just a little bit right at the entry of the corner just kind of slip by grip a little bit,” Courtney said. “I tried the middle there coming to the checkered, and I should’ve moved up there about five laps before that. But I had made all my ground there on the bottom and felt like if I could hit my marks I was better than him down there, but it wasn’t meant to be tonight. It’s cool to see him win. He’s had a hell of a year. I know how special those first ones are.”
And rounding out the top three was Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart as he led the way for the World of Outlaws regulars. The result marked Schuchart’s 14th Series podium of the season as he methodically worked his way forward from eighth.
“We just slowly but surely moved the wing back and were able to run through the middle,” Schuchart said. “It wasn’t like you could just pound the fence or anything, so I don’t know what the cars were doing behind me or even the cars up front. I just felt like I had to pull the wing back, float through the middle, and just work on each car that was in front of us lap by lap. Slowly, we just kind of picked them off.”
David Gravel and Lance Dewease completed the top five.
David Gravel grabbed his 13th Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and 110th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat Race One was claimed by Zeb Wise. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, and Brian Brown.
Danny Dietrich won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
After an early Feature crash, Donny Schatz was awarded the Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head back to the heartland next weekend for a Kansas doubleheader. First up is a stop at 81 Speedway in Wichita, KS on Friday, October 13. The next night is a trip over to Kansas City’s Lakeside Speedway for the Micro-Lite Harvest Rumble. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the racing live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 26-Zeb Wise[1]; 2. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[10]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[8]; 4. 2-David Gravel[9]; 5. 39M-Lance Dewease[2]; 6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[15]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 9. 1T-Tanner Holmes[16]; 10. 19-Brent Marks[11]; 11. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 12. 21-Brian Brown[6]; 13. 45-Jeff Halligan[14]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[18]; 15. 23-Devon Borden[7]; 16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[19]; 17. 9P-Parker Price Miller[17]; 18. 11T-TJ Stutts[25]; 19. 5-Spencer Bayston[13]; 20. 20G-Noah Gass[26]; 21. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[23]; 22. (DNF) 48-Danny Dietrich[21]; 23. (DNF) 47K-Kody Lehman[27]; 24. (DNF) 13-Justin Peck[12]; 25. (DNF) 1-Hunter Schuerenberg[20]; 26. (DNF) 15-Donny Schatz[22]; 27. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[24]
SUNSHINE ON A CLOUDY DAY: Tyler Courtney Constructs Masterful Port Royal Drive for First World of Outlaws in Two Years
“Sunshine” becomes second Hoosier to tame Port Royal with The Greatest Show on Dirt
On a night that rain clouds were threatening to wash out the race, Sunshine broke through. But it wasn’t the literal sun gleaming on Port Royal Speedway Friday at the Nittany Showdown. It was the driver who goes by the bright nickname – Tyler Courtney.
The native of Indianapolis, IN started fourth in the 25-lap Feature, drove the Clauson Marshall Racing (CMR) #7BC to the lead in 12 laps, and pulled away on the path to his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory in more than two years. Back in July of 2021, Courtney claimed his first win with The Greatest Show on Dirt in grand fashion by topping the Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway. “Sunshine” had to wait 811 days, but that second triumph finally arrived at “The Speed Palace.”
In Victory Lane, Courtney erupted with emotion. His celebratory shouts filled the air as he climbed atop the CMR machine and sprayed a can of NOS Energy Drink. At long last, Courtney again found himself a World of Outlaws winner.
“When it takes you two years to win another Outlaw race, that just shows how tough it is to win an Outlaw race and how special it is to win these races,” Courtney said. “Jake (Argo), Luke (Vaughn), Camron (Burley), they bust their tails. We’ve obviously had an up and down year, but to close out the year I feel like we’ve been pretty consistent here to end the year. We ran up front with the Outlaws at Williams Grove and Port Royal now. This is just awesome, man.”
The night made Courtney the 15th different driver to win a World of Outlaws main event at Port Royal and only the second from the state of Indiana, the other being Spencer Bayston (2021). The 29-year-old also became the 18th competitor to top a race with the Series in 2023.
A fourth place effort in the Toyota Racing Dash slotted Courtney outside the second row in the lineup for the Feature. Right when the green flag dropped, Courtney made it known that he was hungry for a win. The NOS Energy Drink #7BC rocketed from fourth to the runner-up spot on the opening circuit by driving right between Carson Macedo and Logan Schuchart.
After taking over second, the pursuit began as Courtney locked his sights on the race’s pole sitter and early leader – James McFadden. As they navigated the opening portion of the race, McFadden managed to put a little distance between himself and Courtney. The Roth Motorsports pilot grew his advantage up to as much as a second and a half.
But when lapped traffic came into view, Courtney began to erase the margin. A 1.6 second lead on Lap 6 was slashed nearly in half on the next circuit. Two more laps later, and the gap between the two dipped under half a second. Then on the 12th lap, Courtney made his move.
Heading into Turn 1, Courtney threw a slide job at McFadden and cleared him. The Australian rallied on the exit of Turn 2 with a crossover to slip under Courtney and reclaim the top spot. In the next set of corners, McFadden went to the cushion while Courtney went to the bottom. The low side proved to the right choice as Courtney rolled by McFadden and cleared him down the front straightaway.
“We did everything that we wanted to do there for the Feature,” Courtney explained. “I was able to get my wing back there just about halfway and kept inching her back as we went. Man, the more I got it back the better we were.”
After taking the lead, Courtney quickly began to build a gap. Two laps after moving ahead of McFadden, Courtney’s advantage ballooned over a second as he began to slice through traffic.
A potential challenger to Courtney arose in the form of a fast-charging David Gravel. The Big Game Motorsports pilot moved around McFadden for second on Lap 17. While Gravel was over two seconds behind Courtney when he took the runner-up spot, thick traffic ahead of him gave Gravel hope.
But it was hope that was quickly extinguished when Courtney put a pair of lapped cars between himself and Gravel. And once he did so, the margin began to grow quickly. On Lap 22, Courtney crossed the line four seconds in front of Gravel. And then a few laps later, Courtney took the checkered flag comfortably for his second career World of Outlaws win.
“It’s just unbelievable man,” Courtney said. “Winning Outlaw races is really, really hard, and this one feels good.
Coming home second was David Gravel for his Series-leading 31st World of Outlaws podium of the year. The Watertown, CT native is staying hot with his fourth runner-up in the last seven races as he looks to chip away at Brad Sweet’s point lead. Gravel chopped the gap down to 82 markers.
“Cody (Jacobs) kept working on this thing and gave us a really good race car there in the A-Main,” Gravel said. “It felt like in the beginning to the middle of the race we were really, really good, and I felt like probably one of the best cars. And I felt like at the end we just kind of ran out of grip, and Sunshine was running a really good pace, and I never really good close to him.”
Rounding out the top three was early leader – James McFadden. The result made the Roth Motorsports driver the eighth to reach double digit World of Outlaws podiums in 2023 as he notched his 10th.
“I didn’t know where to run there for the first bit,” McFadden said. “Normally at Port Royal, you pound the top of (Turns) 1 and 2 and float around (Turns) 3 and 4. I felt okay doing that, and then Tyler went by us like we were standing still, so he whooped our butts tonight. But that’s about as good as I’ve ever felt at Port Royal. Happy to be competitive, just need to be a little better”
Logan Schuchart and Lance Dewease completed the top five.
A 22nd to 14th drive netted the KSE Racing Hard Charger for Rico Abreu.
In Low-E Insulation Qualifying, Brad Sweet earned his third Simpson Performance Products QuickTime and the 72nd of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Brad Sweet. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by David Gravel, Tyler Courtney, and Logan Schuchart.
James McFadden won the Toyota Racing Dash.
Giovanni Scelzi topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Sye Lynch after slipping from fifth to 11th, narrowly missing his second career World of Outlaws top 10.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars conclude the Nittany Showdown at Port Royal Speedway with a $15,000 to win finale on Saturday, October 7. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 2. 2-David Gravel[7]; 3. 83-James McFadden[1]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 5. 39M-Lance Dewease[11]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[6]; 7. 9P-Parker Price Miller[8]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 9. 13-Justin Peck[9]; 10. 11-Cory Eliason[10]; 11. 42-Sye Lynch[5]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich[18]; 13. 23-Devon Borden[12]; 14. 24-Rico Abreu[22]; 15. 5-Spencer Bayston[15]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[21]; 17. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 18. 26-Zeb Wise[16]; 19. 19-Brent Marks[20]; 20. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[13]; 21. 45-Jeff Halligan[23]; 22. 20G-Noah Gass[27]; 23. 15-Donny Schatz[25]; 24. 11T-TJ Stutts[24]; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[19]; 26. 9-Kasey Kahne[14]; 27. 47K-Kody Lehman[26]
VP Racing Extends Partnership With World of Outlaws, DIRTcar in Multi-Year Deal
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 6, 2023) – VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has extended its partnership with the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing in a multi-year deal to continue as the Official Fuel of World Racing Group.
Regarded worldwide as the leader in fuel and performance fluids, VP Racing Fuels has been the Official Fuel since 2018, providing industry-leading fuels for a number of World Racing Group’s series.
"We are ecstatic to build upon our relationship with World Racing Group (WRG),” said Chris Wall, Senior Director of East Coast Race Fuel Sales for VP Racing. “For many years, WRG has been a special experience among VP’s Official Fuel notorieties. Dirt circle track racing is part of VP's DNA, and to partner with a portfolio of series that are premier to this form of racing is exceptional.”
Among the series in that portfolio include, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Racing.
“We’re pleased to continue our partnership with VP Racing Fuels for several years to come,” said Brian Carter, World Racing Group CEO. “They’ve set the standard for what racers expect from the best racing fuels and have gone beyond what’s expected to accommodate them.”
VP Racing Fuels also has a large presence during the biggest dirt race in the northeast, Super DIRT Week 51 at Oswego Speedway. The event is ongoing this week, leading to the prestigious Super DIRTcar Series Billy Whittaker Cars 200 on Sunday, Oct. 8.
For more information about VP and its products for racers, enthusiasts, and general consumers, visit vpracingfuels.com.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Port Royal’s Nittany Showdown Sets Stage for Final World of Outlaws vs. PA Posse Battle of 2023
Two nights at “The Speed Palace” conclude with a $15,000 to win finale and wrap up 2023 Pennsylvania dates
PORT ROYAL, PA (October 3, 2023) - The storied rivalry between the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Pennsylvania Posse turns the final page of another chapter this weekend.
The destination is Port Royal Speedway as The Greatest Show on Dirt invades the half mile for the Nittany Showdown. The two nights (October 6-7) will conclude with a $15,000 to win finale and punctuate the 2023 battle between the World of Outlaws and PA Posse. The weekend will mark the Series’ first visit to “The Speed Palace” of the season. The atmosphere promises to be electric. A massive field of cars expected. The two sides of the rivalry aiming for one last statement victory. A slew of invaders looking to steal the show. It’s going to be a wild final weekend in PA.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
ADVANTAGE OUTLAWS: Seven races have been contested in Pennsylvania this season, and the World of Outlaws hold the upper hand with four victories heading into the final two rounds.
Four-time and reigning Series champion – Brad Sweet – has led the way with a pair of victories, both at Williams Grove Speedway including one this past Saturday. “The Big Cat” has only missed the top five once through the seven PA appearances in 2023. David Gravel scored one for the World of Outlaws in July when the Series made their long-awaited return to BAPS Motor Speedway. Former Posse turned Outlaw – Logan Schuchart – went to Williams Grove Victory Lane in July.
On the Posse side, Anthony Macri made PA proud with a thrilling last lap pass at Lincoln Speedway in May for his third career Series win. Myerstown, PA’s Brent Marks is fresh off topping the Champion Racing Oil National Open at Williams Grove for a $75,000 score.
The other two races have been chalked up to the “invader” category as Californian Rico Abreu, who races all over the country, took wins at Lincoln in March and Williams Grove in July.
A win on either night for the World of Outlaws would give them bragging rights over the rivalry this year while the Posse would need to sweep the weekend to even the score and force both sides to settle for a tie.
HOME TURF: With the amount of talent PA produces, it inevitably sends some stars to the World of Outlaws tour meaning visits to tracks like Port Royal are trips to home turf for some. Third year driver on the tour – Brock Zearfoss – is one of a few who currently fall into that category.
Before embarking on the World of Outlaws tour, Zearfoss earned a 2017 track championship at Port Royal that saw him pick up five victories along the way. The “Jonestown Jet” is yet to win at his home state oval with the World of Outlaws, but it is the site of one of his nine career Series top fives.
Logan Schuchart is another Pennsylvanian touring with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The second win of the Shark Racing driver’s World of Outlaws career came at Port Royal in 2016. The Hanover, PA native is yet to revisit Port Royal Victory Lane but could become only the fourth driver with multiple World of Outlaws wins at the track this weekend.
BAYSTON’S BREAKTHROUGH: Before Spencer Bayston became a full-time World of Outlaws competitor last season with CJB Motorsports, the pairing linked toward the end of 2021. In only their fourth start as a full-time duo, Bayston and CJB broke through with a victory. The track they topped? Port Royal Speedway.
It was this same October weekend in 2021 when Bayston took the PA-based team to Victory Lane at the team’s home state track. At the time, that was Bayston’s second career World of Outlaws win, and he’s since added three more behind the wheel of the #5.
The two nights at the half mile could be a welcome weekend as Bayston is looking to rebound after a tough National Open weekend. In addition to his win, Bayston has been in the top 10 in half of his 16 Sprint Car starts at Port Royal.
THE CONCRETE KID: History was made at last year’s Nittany Showdown. Entering the weekend, Anthony Macri didn’t own a World of Outlaws win, but he changed that in a big way by sweeping the two races. With the pair of victories, Macri became the fourth driver in Series history and first since 1979 to earn their first two triumphs back-to-back.
While Macri has excelled at other tracks and regions of the country, his prowess at Port Royal has always stood out. At only 24 years old, Macri already owns more than 20 victories at the Juniata County oval including two this year.
This Friday, “The Concrete Kid” could make a little more history by joining Donny Schatz as the only driver to win three consecutive World of Outlaws races at Port Royal. Another weekend sweep would make him the only to top four straight.
POSSE POTENTIAL: In addition to Macri, multiple other Posse representatives could best the World of Outlaws this weekend. Last year proved as much when the PA locals took five of the six podium spots over the two nights at Port Royal.
Like any conversation about the Posse, this one isn’t complete without mentioning Lance Dewease. The Fayetteville, PA native owns a whopping 122 wins at Port Royal, most recently topping the Bob Weikert Memorial this year against the All-Star Circuit of Champions.
Five-time and defending Port Royal track champion – Logan Wagner – is on the hunt for his first World of Outlaws win. Last year the Harrisonville, PA native collected his first Series podium at “The Speed Palace,” and it’s also been the site of all three of his top 10 finishes.
Fresh off his National Open win, Brent Marks can’t be counted out to tally more victories for the Posse. The “Myerstown Missile” has never bested the World of Outlaws at Port Royal, but he’s been a runner-up twice including the most recent visit to the track last year.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday and Saturday, October 6-7 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (63/72 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (8536PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-90PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-130PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-432PTS) 5. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-448PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-466PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-504PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-708PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1196PTS) 10. 7S – Robbie Price (-1696PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (17 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
2 wins – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11, Roth Motorsports #83JR)
1 win – Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14), Brent Marks (Murray-Marks #19)
FEATURE LAPS LED (22 Drivers):
335 laps – Brad Sweet
228 laps – James McFadden
234 laps – Rico Abreu
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
114 laps – Buddy Kofoid
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
102 laps – Donny Schatz
62 laps – Brent Marks
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
24 laps – Brian Brown
15 laps – Cole Macedo
11 laps – Anthony Macri, Daryn Pittman
10 laps – Cory Eliason
5 laps – Tyler Courtney
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin, Justin Peck
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
14 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
12 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (45 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
27 Heat Wins – David Gravel
17 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
13 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Justin Peck, Brent Marks
4 Heat Wins – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Justin Sanders, Tyler Courtney
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (48 Drivers):
42 Dashes – Carson Macedo
41 Dashes – David Gravel
38 Dashes – Brad Sweet
28 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
27 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
24 Dashes – James McFadden, Sheldon Haudenschild
22 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
18 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
17 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
9 Dashes – Brent Marks
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Justin Peck
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne, Corey Day, Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Justin Sanders
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo, Tanner Holmes
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Dominic Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel, Freddie Rahmer
1 Dash – Devon Borden, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Lance Dewease, Daryn Pittman
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (35 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
3 LCS Wins - Noah Gass, James McFadden
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, Gio Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Kerry Madsen
1 LCS Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley, Buddy Kofoid
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu, Danny Dietrich
2 Hard Chargers – Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (28 Drivers):
30 Podiums – David Gravel
27 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Rico Abreu
13 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Podiums – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
7 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi, Daryn Pittman
TOP 10 FINISHES (61 Drivers):
56 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
53 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
52 Top 10s – David Gravel
42 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
41 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
40 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
38 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
37 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
34 Top 10s – James McFadden
31 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
25 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen, Justin Peck
13 Top 10s – Brent Marks
10 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Tyler Courtney
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Danny Dietrich
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders, Tanner Holmes
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Shane Golobic, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Cole Duncan, Lance Dewease, Daryn Pittman
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Chase Johnson, T.J. Stutts
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
58. Fri, Sept 15 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Brad Sweet (8)
59. Sat, Sept 16 / Placerville Speedway / Placerville, CA / Buddy Kofoid (2)
60. Fri, Sept 22 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (6)
61. Sat, Sept 23 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (9)
62. Fri, Sept 29 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (10)
63. Sat, Sept 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks (1)
1 MONTH ALERT: All Dirt Roads Lead to World of Outlaws World Finals
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 2, 2023) – The season-long journey for three premier series comes to its grand finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 1-4
All four nights will feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, along with an abundance of activities for fans.
The stakes have been raised this year with drivers racing for a more than $700,000 overall purse – an increase of over $50,000 spread throughout the fields.
Thursday and Friday’s Features for the Sprint Cars and Late Models will pay $15,000 to win and $1,200 to start, while Saturday’s Feature will pay $25,000 to win and $1,750 to start.
For the Super DIRTcar Series, its Features on Thursday and Friday will pay $10,000 to win and $750 to start. Its finale on Saturday will pay $15,000 to win and $1,000 to start.
Then, at the end of the night on Saturday, three champions will be crowned, bathed in a shower of confetti and illuminated by fireworks. This year, Brad Sweet is eyeing his fifth straight World of Outlaws Sprint Car title, Bobby Pierce is on target for his first World of Outlaws Late Model title and Matt Sheppard has the chance to claim a historic 10th Super DIRTcar Series title.
On-track action starts Wednesday, Nov. 1, with Low-E Insulation Qualifying for all divisions – setting the Heat Race line ups for Thursday and Friday. Points accumulated from Thursday and Friday’s Feature finishes will determine the Heat Race line ups for Saturday’s finale.
In addition to the racing action, there will be plenty of activities to keep fans entertained throughout the week. The first is on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 4pm (ET). Along with seeing your favorite teams’ haulers during the load-in parade, don’t miss announcers Johnny Gibson, Ruben Mireles and Mike Warren, in costume, as they announced the event.
After Low-E Insulation Qualifying on Wednesday, venture to the zMax Pavilion – next to the zMax Dragway – for the World Finals Kickoff Party at 9pm. Watch your favorite drivers get interviewed throughout the night and stay for the live concert after.
New this year, there will be a pre-race show before the gates open in the midway, Wednesday through Saturday, and a fashion show, showcasing series and driver merchandise at the zMax Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 3, at 1pm.
In addition to the championship celebration at the end of the night, Saturday will also feature the fan-favorite 3X4 Wide Salute before the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Feature and special driver introductions with drivers from all three series before the Last Chance Showdowns.
Things to know:
More Event Info
Track: 4/10 mile in Concord, NC
Track Records:
Sprint Cars: 11.880 seconds by Jeff Shepard on Oct. 6, 2001
Late Models: 14.183 seconds by Kyle Larson on Nov. 5, 2020
Big Block Modified: 15.088 seconds by Brett Hearn on May 25, 2005
Tickets: CLICK HERE
Full Schedule: CLICK HERE
Last Race Video Recap (Sprints Cars, Nov. 5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqUMP_AvDCA
Last Race Video Recap (Late Models, Nov. 5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_UioHphxp8
Last Race Video Recap (Big Blocks, Nov. 5)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqWmv4b8svw
2022 Winners:
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars:
Nov. 2: Logan Schuchart
Nov. 4: Donny Schatz
Nov. 5: Donny Schatz
World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models:
Nov. 2: Mike Marlar
Nov. 3: Tanner English
Nov. 5: Jonathan Davenport
Super DIRTcar Series:
Nov. 3: Mat Williamson
Nov. 4: Mathieu Desjardins
Nov. 5: Mat Williamson
HOW TO WATCH: If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap of the World of Outlaws World Finals (Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 1-4) live on DIRTVision.
MARKSMAN: Brent Marks Hunts Down Pittman for Second Williams Grove National Open Triumph
The Myerstown, PA native becomes the 13th driver with multiple National Open wins as Pittman settles for sixth runner-up
MECHANICSBURG, PA (September 30, 2023) - Chalk up the 61st Champion Racing Oil National Open to the Pennsylvania Posse.
Brent Marks is a native of Myerstown, PA, cut his teeth in the Sprint Car hotbed before embarking on a national schedule for a few seasons, and has refocused a majority of his racing on the region in recent years. On Saturday night at Williams Grove Speedway, Marks made his home state fans proud by topping the 2023 National Open for the Posse. Marks started on the pole of the 40-lap Feature and slipped back to third early before rallying to snatch the top in the second half of the main event on his way to victory in the final leg of Sprint Car racing’s Triple Crown and a huge $75,000 paycheck.
The grandstands erupted as the “Myerstown Missile” took the checkered flag. In Victory Lane, the roars thundered even louder as he rose atop the wing of the Murray-Marks #19. One of PA’s own had taken down the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars at the state’s premier event.
“It feels awesome. To be standing up here in front of this crowd is just absolutely amazing,” Marks said. “The support in Pennsylvania is second to none. I can’t thank all of the fans for coming out tonight enough and supporting this event and supporting us. Got a win for the PA Posse.”
Adding to his 2019 National Open triumph, Marks became the 13th driver in history to top the crown jewel multiple times. The win also served as his 13th with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Four of those have occurred at Williams Grove. The Posse now own back-to-back National Open titles after Lance Dewease notched his fifth “Natty O” in 2022.
While Marks began the main event from the front courtesy of winning the Toyota Racing Dash, the route to victory was no walk in the park. The 32-year-old led the opening circuit, but Justin Peck threw a successful slide job on the second lap to take over the lead. In the next set of corners, sixth-starting Daryn Pittman rolled by Marks on the bottom to snatch second.
Peck maintained roughly a one second advantage over Pittman for the next handful of laps. But as the leaders approached traffic, Pittman began to close in on the Buch Motorsports #13. On the 12th lap, Peck slipped up exiting Turn 2 allowing Pittman to power into the lead behind the wheel of the Kreitz Racing #69K.
World of Outlaws and Posse fans united in their joy as Pittman moved into the top spot. The 2013 World of Outlaws champion and former regular in Pennsylvania entered the weekend with five National Open runner-ups on his résumé but no wins. The semi-retired racer has only competed a handful of times this year but made sure to climb aboard a potent ride for the race that had long eluded him.
Marks lurked close behind as Pittman claimed the lead. Only three laps after Pittman passed Peck, Marks also moved ahead of him to grab second and set his sights on Pittman.
A pair of restarts bunched the field together as the Feature neared the halfway point, but Pittman aced both of them in his pursuit of National Open glory and pulled ahead. While Pittman initially gapped Marks on the second restart, Marks began to mount a charge as he got the #19 rolling on the top.
The race reached the 20-lap halfway mark, and it became clear was Marks was closing. The margin visibly shrank lap after lap as Pittman stayed glued to the bottom while Marks remained committed to the cushion. On Lap 22, Marks got a huge run out of Turn 4 and powered alongside Pittman down the front straightaway before sliding him in Turns 1 and 2. Pittman looked under Marks exiting the second corner but couldn’t nose back ahead.
“Our care is just a long run car. We always struggle a little bit at the beginning of a race with a full fuel load,” Marks explained. “We just need laps. That’s all it took tonight, just getting laps. The top started to clean off a little bit more and come in more than it was, and Daryn was running around the bottom down there.”
Even after getting passed, Pittman continued to put up a fight as he didn’t let Marks pull away at first. The Owasso, OK native kept the powder blue machine a few car lengths behind Marks lap after lap in search of his first National Open.
Eventually, Marks began to inch away from Pittman as the lead duo made their way through traffic, the margin extending beyond a second and a half at one point. One last glimmer of hope gleamed on the 32nd circuit when Pittman slashed Mark’s advantage from 1.1 seconds to nearly half a second in traffic.
But ultimately, Pittman also found himself slightly held up by the same cars, allowing Marks to again grow the gap. Marks expertly worked his way through lapped cars on his way to a comfortable 2.4 second lead when the checkered flag flew.
“To get my second National Open title is really special,” Marks said. “We had a shot to win this back in 2021, and I hit a lapped car and spun out while leading and last year we finished second. This kind of felt like a little bit of redemption for me. Just hats off to this whole team. The Murray-Marks Motorsports team is just awesome.”
Pittman crossed the finish line in second for his sixth National Open runner-up in a fifth different car as Kreitz Racing came up a spot short of two consecutive National Open victories. The effort was worth a $25,000 payday. Driving from sixth to first and leading 11 laps but ultimately coming up short again left Pittman with a tough pill to swallow.
“Second still sucks. I’ve just been so close,” Pittman said. “That one’s hard to swallow. Honestly, I just feel like I let these guys down. At the end of the day, this car is amazing, and I’m disappointed. Man, if we would’ve pulled that off, I can guarantee they were going to have to find a driver to start and park that second Feature because you weren’t ever going to see me here again. I would’ve gladly walked away with a National Open win and hung up my career at Williams Grove.”
Rounding out the top three was the night’s Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award winner – Rico Abreu. The St. Helena, CA native pocketed $10,000 for the third place run as he notched his 15th World of Outlaws podium of the year.
“It’s amazing to race in front of such a big crowd here at Williams Grove Speedway,” Abreu commented. “Those guys just had a little bit faster pace than us. The more I moved around the more I felt kind of numb leaving the corners, and I just needed to be up top.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and Brad Sweet completed the top five.
Sweet’s fifth coupled with his win in the second Feature of the night allowed him to extend his points lead up to 90 markers.
Danny Dietrich scored KSE Racing Hard Charger honors with a drive from 27th to 9th.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Rico Abreu. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Justin Peck, Brad Sweet, and Brent Marks.
Buddy Kofoid won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Port Royal Speedway for the two-day Nittany Showdown, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 6-7. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 69K-Daryn Pittman[6]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 6. 13-Justin Peck[2]; 7. 2-David Gravel[5]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[17]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich[27]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]; 11. 5-Spencer Bayston[15]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[22]; 13. 11-Cory Eliason[10]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 15. 9-Kasey Kahne[9]; 16. 8E-Freddie Rahmer[26]; 17. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[21]; 18. 99-Skylar Gee[18]; 19. 41-Carson Macedo[12]; 20. 21-Brian Brown[16]; 21. 83-James McFadden[14]; 22. 1S-Logan Schuchart[25]; 23. 71-Anthony Macri[19]; 24. 26-Zeb Wise[24]; 25. 39M-Lance Dewease[13]; 26. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[20]; 27. 8-Aaron Reutzel[23]
FULL CIRCLE: Brad Sweet Scores Second Williams Grove Win of 2023 Season
Sweet won the first Williams Grove race of the 2023 World of Outlaws season in May and the last on Saturday night
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ 2023 journey to Williams Grove Speedway ended the same way it started – with Brad Sweet in Victory Lane.
Less than 30 minutes after finishing fifth in the 61st Champion Racing Oil National Open, “The Big Cat” found another gear and won the 25-lap Feature – that was postponed from Friday – for his second Williams Grove triumph of the year. His first came in May.
“Really had a great race car right there,” Sweet said. “Wish we had that for the National Open. But it is hard to win these races. Everyone is always trying things and it’s in a small window.
“My guys have been giving me good race cars. Not only here, but everywhere lately. We’ve been in contention to win; it seems like night in and night out.”
Sweet started outside pole, alongside Toyota Dash winner Tyler Courtney. When the Feature commenced, “Sunshine” got the early jump and pulled ahead. However, the NAPA Auto Parts #49 kept the pressure on every corner.
Sweet dove under Courtney going into Turn 3 on Lap 2, but the NOS Energy Drink #7BC propelled ahead from the momentum gained on the top lane.
Their battle was interrupted with a caution on Lap 5 for a slowed Chase Randall. Upon the race’s resumption, Sweet took another shot at a Turn 3 slider. This time, success.
New leader, Brad Sweet, on Lap 6. Three laps later, he was already ahead by nearly two seconds.
Courtney was left to try and fend of Carson Macedo for second, but a new hope emerged at the halfway point. While Sweet dealt with slower traffic, Courtney cut his lead in half.
With nine laps to go, Courtney closed within a second. With four to go, under half a second.
A potential July scenario was playing out again for Sweet where he got passed on the last corner by Logan Schuchart for the win.
However, Courtney lost his charge, getting passed by Macedo and David Gravel in the final two laps.
The four-time and reigning World of Outlaws champion went on to visit Victory Lane for the 10th time this season with the Series, extend his points lead – now 90 over Gravel – and score multiple wins at Williams Grove in a season for the first time in his career.
“We finally got the win with (my daughter) Savannah with me – she got to go on the wing – and my wife,” Sweet said. “My wife has spent a lot of miserable nights here at Williams Grove, (with us) having to take provisionals and stuff, so it is cool to see it come full circle and us get a win.”
After blowing a motor on the final lap of the National Open, Macedo and his Jason Johnson Racing crew thrashed in under 30 minutes to get a new motor in the car and have it ready for another 25 laps. Their resilience was rewarded with a second-place run.
“This JJR 41 team did an incredible job,” Macedo said. “That was about as quick as you can change a motor and try to make adjustments… I’m really proud of them. You work so hard and turn around and come back and get a runner up finish. I felt like we were pretty strong there at the end. I could get through (Turns 1 and 2) better than most guys.”
Gravel finished third for his 30th podium finish of the season – a Series high.
“I wish we could get to lap traffic there and dice it up a little bit more but just ran out of laps and got to third there on the last lap,” Gravel said.
“Overall, a solid weekend, but Brad (Sweet) beat us both nights and that’s not what you want. We’re going to keep working hard and digging and Port Royal (Speedway) is a pretty good track for us, so I’m really excited for [the Nittany Showdown, Oct. 6-7].”
Before the rain fell and postponed Friday's Feature to Saturday, Gravel had a strong start to the event, scoring the Simpson Quick Time Award and winning the CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat #1.
Courtney finished fourth and, after winning his second National Open title, Brent Marks finished fifth. Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz won the KSE Hard Charger Award, making his way from 27th to 13th.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Port Royal Speedway for the two-day Nittany Showdown, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 6-7. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 3. 2-David Gravel[6]; 4. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[1]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[13]; 6. 39M-Lance Dewease[7]; 7. 8E-Freddie Rahmer[8]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[9]; 9. 69K-Daryn Pittman[15]; 10. 11T-TJ Stutts[14]; 11. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[10]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[19]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz[27]; 14. 21-Brian Brown[5]; 15. 8-Aaron Reutzel[12]; 16. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[20]; 17. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[29]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 19. 48-Danny Dietrich[24]; 20. 5-Spencer Bayston[30]; 21. 39T-Kyle Moody[26]; 22. 44-Dylan Norris[28]; 23. 1S-Logan Schuchart[25]; 24. 1X-Chad Trout[18]; 25. (DNF) 9-Kasey Kahne[23]; 26. (DNF) 58-Chase Randall[17]; 27. (DNS) 26-Zeb Wise; 28. (DNS) 83-James McFadden; 29. (DNS) 71-Anthony Macri; 30. (DNS) 24-Rico Abreu
THE NEXT CHAPTER: Clyde Knipp Prioritizing Family, Growing New Business After 2023
The Jason Johnson Racing car chief aims to end 2023 with a title before launching carbon fiber business
MECHANICSBURG, PA (Septeber 28, 2023) - Next year will look much different for Clyde Knipp. After seven years traveling the country in Sprint Car racing, the 25-year-old is stepping off the road.
The last decade of his life has been spent crossing state lines in pursuit of racing; Competing on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour as a teenager; Filling a role on the Buch Motorsports crew in 2019; And then back to The Greatest Show on Dirt for the past four years as a Jason Johnson Racing team member. But next year, the travel will slow for Knipp. Last July, he and his girlfriend – Taylor – welcomed their daughter Briella to the family. At the time, Knipp knew he’d need to settle into a more at home lifestyle in the future. So, he began to lay the foundations to pursue another passion within the sport – manufacturing carbon fiber parts.
“I found out about the process of carbon fiber back in 2019 whenever I was living in Pennsylvania,” Knipp recalled. “I just didn’t know how I would go about it. There’s a guy there that took me under his wing. His name is Bill Smith. He owns 717 Innovations. I just kept hounding him. I’d say ‘Hey, can you teach me how to do this? Can you teach me how to do this?’ because he’s really good at it.
“I kind of gave up on the idea whenever I got the job at JJR,” Knipp continued. “But in the back of my mind, I knew if I was to go into the manufacturing side that I wanted it to be composites. So, with my girlfriend and I having a baby last year, it forced me to sort of take another approach on what my future was going to consist of. I knew I wanted to stay in Sprint Car racing, but I knew that the traveling life was going to come to a close because I needed to be there as a father and a boyfriend. That’s when I started thinking about my exit as a crew member. I got ahold of Bill, and I said, ‘Hey, can you teach me how to do this stuff because this is something I’d like to go into business for myself?’ He started training me last year.”
Knipp’s new business will be located near where he lives in Missouri, meaning he’ll be able to be home more often. Since Smith began training him, Knipp has also been putting more pieces in place to make for a smooth transition.
“I have a business partner involved. His name is Doug Hetrick, and he’s the co-owner and founder of C&D Rigging,” Knipp said. “Him and I started Prime Composite Innovations. With the help of Bill Smith getting me started and Doug, we’re going to be in full production come November 10. So, a week after the World Finals will be our first day in production. I’ve been getting our building ready and getting material ordered and training off and on when I can.”
And while the new endeavor will allow him to stay within the sport and be home throughout the year, the transition will be bittersweet. Racing on the road is the only life Knipp has known throughout his adult life.
“The thing that I’ll miss the most is the racing,” Knipp said. “Watching the World of Outlaws night in and night out, you can’t put a dollar amount on that. I’m extremely blessed to do what I do and to do it as long as I have. I know I’m still young at 25 years old, but I’ve been in 45 different states racing these things and Canada. It’s just provided a really cool life.”
Knipp has also built a strong bond with his JJR crew – Carson Macedo, Philip Dietz, and Nate Repetz – and the team will miss the effort and charisma he brings.
“Over the course of the last three years, Clyde has become one of my best buddies,” Macedo said. “He’s a really good dude who obviously brings light to everybody’s life. He’s always lively and just a great person to be around, fun guy, always funny, always looking to lift the mood, and just an extremely hard worker… I know he’ll do a great job. Clyde’s got an incredible work ethic. He’s driven. I think he’ll be success and knock it out of the park.
“I’m happy for him, but it is bittersweet. I feel like I’m losing not only a crew guy but my buddy full-time. But at the same time, I’m very happy for him. I’m happy to see him move on and pursue something that’s a dream of his.”
But before Knipp goes anywhere, he and his team have the unified goal of a championship on their minds. Macedo sits third in points with 11 races to go. David Gravel sits 18 markers ahead in second while Brad Sweet is still within striking distance – 98 points in front of Macedo.
What better way to leave the World of Outlaws tour than going out on top?
“To win the championship and go out on top would be the icing on the cake,” Knipp said. “That would be tremendous. And ultimately that’s why I wanted to do another year on the road with these guys. I knew the potential of being a championship team was there. I know if we show up night in and night out then the rest will take care of itself.”
Knipp and the rest of the Jason Johnson Racing team continue their championship pursuit at this weekend’s Champion Racing Oil National Open at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA (Sept. 29-30). For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
Charlie Mellilo Joins Executive Team at World Racing Group
Former Endeavor Streaming executive will oversee World Racing Group’s media and marketing business
CONCORD, NC (Sept. 28, 2023) – World Racing Group expanded its executive team by adding Charlie Mellilo as its Chief Media and Marketing Officer.
Most recently, Charlie led Global Client Services for Endeavor Streaming, the direct-to-consumer technology division of Endeavor. In his new role, Charlie will oversee all areas of content creation, production, distribution and marketing for all World Racing Group properties, including the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series, the Super DIRTcar Series, as well as its direct-to-consumer platform DIRTVision.
About his new role, Charlie said, “World Racing Group is the pinnacle of the sport of dirt racing. The team is amazing, and I am very excited to join the organization.” He added, “They have created an amazing business that is positioned for tremendous growth. I am excited to help usher in that new stage.”
“Charlie is a proven leader and a true innovator in the sports media space, and we are thrilled to have him join the organization. We know he will help elevate our business, help us continue our evolution, and further strengthen our position as the leader in dirt racing,” said World Racing Group CEO Brian Carter.
Charlie joined Endeavor in 2018 through its acquisition of NeuLion. During his time at NeuLion and Endeavor, Charlie was responsible for the launch of numerous well-known services including UFC Fight Pass, Rogers Sportsnet NOW, and Univision NOW. He also worked with the NBA, NFL, WWE, ESPN, Sky New Zealand and many other premier sports properties on numerous direct-to-consumer services.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 61st National Open Raises the Stakes in World of Outlaws vs. PA Posse Battle
The Pennsylvania crown jewel puts $75,000 and bragging rights up for grabs at Williams Grove
MECHANICSBURG, PA (September 26, 2023) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars vs. Pennsylvania Posse rivalry is back in a big way this week.
The 61st Champion Racing Oil National Open brings the stars of The Greatest Show on Dirt, plenty of potent Pennsylvanians, and more of the country’s top talent to Mechanicsburg, PA where Williams Grove Speedway awaits. The historic crown jewel is one of the most coveted crowns in Sprint Car racing. Not only does it hold high prestige in the minds of all within the sport, it also offers a healthy payday. The two nights (September 29-30) conclude with Saturday’s $75,000 to win, 40-lap finale, making it the fourth highest paying event on the World of Outlaws circuit.
With the power of the World of Outlaws, the PA Posse hoping to win for the home state, and a slew of invaders aiming to steal the glory, the 61st edition of the National Open promises to deliver a pair of can’t miss nights of racing.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
DONNY’S DOMINANCE: Williams Grove has been extremely kind to Donny Schatz over the years.
Schatz has racked up 21 World of Outlaws checkered flags at the historic facility, ranking second only to Steve Kinser’s whopping tally of 38. While “The King” has Schatz beat in that category, no competitor can equal Schatz’s six National Open titles. The Fargo, ND native has topped the Pennsylvania crown jewel in three different decades (2000s, 2010s, 2020s).
On top of his winning ways, Schatz has been plenty consistent at the “Natty O.” In 24 Feature starts, Schatz has landed on the podium in more than half with 13 top threes. He’s also earned 56 overall podiums at Williams Grove in World of Outlaws competition.
A CHANCE AT HISTORY: Last year, it was Lance Dewease winning a fifth National Open much to the Posse fans’ delight. And this year the Fayetteville, PA native has a historic opportunity ahead of him.
Only Schatz’s six triumphs outrank Dewease’s tally, meaning the man that owns countless Williams Grove records could add another to the list with a win on Saturday to tie Schatz. If he were able to pull it off, he would also become the first since Schatz in 2004-2005 to go back-to-back.
Dewease enters the weekend as the most recent Williams Grove winner, topping his 114th Feature at the half mile this past Friday. That victory came aboard the Macri Motorsports #39M, the car he’ll be piloting this weekend.
GROOVIN’ AT THE GROVE: While his Williams Grove résumé may not be as robust as Schatz or Dewease, David Gravel has to be factored in among the favorites this weekend.
The two-time (2014 & 2017) National Open champion can become only the eighth driver to claim three titles in the coveted event. The Watertown, CT native has won the event with Roth Motorsports and CJB Motorsports, and on Saturday he could make it three victories with three different teams if he takes the Big Game Motorsports #2 to Victory Lane.
This weekend could also prove pivotal for Gravel with the ongoing points battle. He trimmed Brad Sweet’s lead down to 80 last weekend. This week serves as another strong opportunity to make up some ground as Williams Grove is the winningest track on Gravel’s World of Outlaws record. He’s topped eight Features at the Mechanicsburg oval.
LOGAN’S TIME?: Two months ago, in his 57th attempt, Hanover, PA native Logan Schuchart topped a Williams Grove World of Outlaws Feature for the first time. The Shark Racing driver snuck by Brad Sweet coming to the line in a thrilling finish.
With that victory under his belt, Schuchart has his sights on his home state’s most coveted race this weekend as he looks to join his grandfather – Bobby Allen – on the list of winners.
The 30-year-old has made 10 starts in the National Open finale and been banging on the door to Victory Lane. Three times Schuchart has wound up on the podium including a 2021 runner-up. Only the top step of the podium remains for Schuchart to stand atop.
CA IN PA: For many years, Williams wasn’t the most welcoming Pennsylvania track for California invaders. But recently, the “Golden State” drivers have begun to flex their muscle at the unique facility. Californians have claimed half of the most recent 10 World of Outlaws races at Williams Grove including two of three this season.
Grass Valley, CA’s Brad Sweet snagged his first Williams Grove victory last July and then got another earlier this year in May. During the most recent visit, it was Rico Abreu coming out on top. The duo will be in action this weekend with a chance to become the third California-born National Open title.
Also among the recent California success at Williams Grove is Carson Macedo. The Lemoore, CA native topped the 2021 National Open to join Jason Meyers as CA drivers with a win in the event.
BACK IN THE SADDLE: A potent driver-team pairing is expected to pull in the pit area that will attract plenty of attention this weekend.
Former World of Outlaws champion – Daryn Pittman – has partnered with the famed Kreitz Racing team to take on the 61st National Open. The owner of the iconic powder blue #69K enters as the defending team champion after topping the 2022 edition with Lance Dewease.
Pittman got acquainted with the team at last Friday’s local race and brought home a podium finish. Now, Pittman will seek his first National Open title. The Owasso, OK native has been remarkably close with five runner-ups in the crown jewel, most recently in 2019.
POSSE POWER: Along with Dewease going for a record tying win, the PA Posse will have plenty of names joining him looking to make the home fans proud by beating the World of Outlaws.
Brent Marks is a former National Open champion (2019) who could become the 13th driver with multiple titles. The “Myerstown Missile” has already topped four races at “The Grove” in 2023. Marks has been on the podium in five of his last eight Williams Grove starts with the World of Outlaws.
Danny Dietrich is another Posse representative with a National Open victory (2016) to his credit. Dietrich ranks 18th on Williams Grove’s all-time win list with 29 triumphs, most recently coming out on top of an Aug. 18 local show.
Freddie Rahmer is always a name to watch in Pennsylvania and could join his father – Fred Rahmer – on the list of winners this week. Two of Rahmer’s nation leading 17 victories in 2023 have occurred at Williams Grove.
This trio will be joined by many more Pennsylvania natives in the hunt for National Open glory.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday and Saturday, September 29-30 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (61/72 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (8246PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-80PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-98PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-386PTS) 5. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-394PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-416PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-472PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-656PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1142PTS) 10. 7S – Robbie Price (-1586PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
9 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
2 wins – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11, Roth Motorsports #83JR)
1 win – Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14)
FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers):
315 laps – Brad Sweet
228 laps – James McFadden
234 laps – Rico Abreu
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
114 laps – Buddy Kofoid
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
102 laps – Donny Schatz
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
43 laps – Brent Marks
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
24 laps – Brian Brown
15 laps – Cole Macedo
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
14 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
11 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
4 QuickTimes – Rico Abreu
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (43 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
16 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
13 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi
10 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Justin Peck
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Justin Sanders
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (47 Drivers):
41 Dashes – Carson Macedo
39 Dashes – David Gravel
36 Dashes – Brad Sweet
28 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
27 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
24 Dashes – James McFadden
23 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
22 Dashes – Donny Schatz
20 Dashes – Rico Abreu
18 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
17 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
6 Dashes – Justin Peck
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Justin Sanders
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo, Tanner Holmes
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Dominic Scelzi, Aaron Reutzel
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (33 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
3 LCS Wins - Noah Gass
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Kerry Madsen
1 LCS Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hard Chargers – James McFadden
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Brock Zearfoss
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
2 Hard Chargers – Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (27 Drivers):
29 Podiums – David Gravel
26 Podiums – Brad Sweet
17 Podiums – Carson Macedo
14 Podiums – Rico Abreu
13 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Podiums – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
7 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
TOP 10 FINISHES (60 Drivers):
54 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
52 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
50 Top 10s – David Gravel
42 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
40 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
37 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston
34 Top 10s – James McFadden
30 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
25 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
12 Top 10s – Justin Peck
11 Top 10s – Brent Marks
10 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Brock Zearfoss
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders, Tanner Holmes
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Zeb Wise
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Freddie Rahmer, Tim Kaeding, Shane Golobic, Dave Blaney, Dale Blaney, Cole Duncan
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Chase Johnson
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
58. Fri, Sept 15 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Brad Sweet (8)
59. Sat, Sept 16 / Placerville Speedway / Placerville, CA / Buddy Kofoid (2)
60. Fri, Sept 22 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (6)
61. Sat, Sept 23 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (9)
A SWEET SHOWDOWN: Brad Sweet Arises Victorious from Three-Man Sharon Speedway Battle
The four-time champion holds off challenges from Giovanni Scelzi and David Gravel for Sharon victory
HARTFORD, OH (September 23, 2023) - The box score from Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts Showdown at Sharon Speedway will simply show Brad Sweet led flag to flag. But the 30 laps were far from an easy cruise for “The Big Cat.”
The four-time and defending World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion took everything Giovanni Scelzi and David Gravel could throw at him. “The Big Cat” may have led every lap, but he had company challenging him for many of those trips around the Hartford, OH oval. Early in the main event, Scelzi searched every bit of racetrack real estate for speed. He found momentum multiple times, but Sweet fended off each challenge. Then in the second half of the race it was Sweet’s championship rival – Gravel – surging into second and looking to steal the win. Gravel showed Sweet a nose multiple times, but the Grass Valley, CA native kept the door closed. Ultimately, Sweet dodged every punch the two had as he went on to grab his ninth win of the year with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
“I just didn’t know where to be sometimes. Lapped traffic was tough,” Sweet explained. “I was probably a little too free. I started off a little too good and got free pretty quick and was trying to use the wall on the (corner) exits to get me down the straightaways. I just was struggling a little bit, but we got into Victory Lane. That’s half the battle.”
Sweet’s ninth victory of the year moved him up to 88 for his career. The 37-year-old also joined Steve Kinser and Danny Lasoski as the only competitors with multiple World of Outlaws wins at Sharon through 13 Series visits to the 3/8-mile.
When the green flag dropped on the 30-lap Feature, Sweet led the way after topping the Toyota Racing Dash. The Napa Auto Parts #49 pulled ahead on the opening lap while Scelzi rocketed from fourth to second out of Turn 2 and down the back straightaway.
Early on in clean air, Sweet put a solid gap between himself and Scelzi, but the Fresno, CA driver wouldn’t allow Sweet to escape. Scelzi kept him well within his sights as they began to near traffic. While Sweet preferred the cushion all the way around Sharon as the race worked through its first third, Scelzi found speed rolling the bottom in Turns 3 and 4. The gap between the two began to vanish, and Scelzi began to show Sweet a nose repeatedly as they neared the halfway point.
After the cross flags were displayed, Scelzi ramped up the intensity in his pursuit of the lead. On Lap 19, Scelzi tried a slide job on Sweet in Turns 1 and 2 but came up slightly short as Sweet slipped back by on the outside. Two laps later, Scelzi hit the bottom perfectly in the same set of corners to nose ahead of Sweet as they hit the back straightaway. Sweet refused to go down, though, as he used the high side momentum to inch back in front heading into Turn 3 and protect the lead causing Scelzi to slip back.
With Scelzi losing ground to Sweet, he fell right into the clutches of a fast-closing Gravel who snuck by on the bottom on Lap 23 to take over runner-up. Up ahead, Sweet began to question where he needed to be as he struggled to move by a lapped car.
“I probably stayed up top a little too long, but I didn’t want to leave that lane open,” Sweet said. “With the lapped car there, I was just always kind of right off his right rear (tire)… Based off experiences kind of knowing how hard I was having to work to pass him on the top and what pace he was running. Once I got down to his pace, I knew someone would’ve had to really run the wall exceptionally well.”
Before Sweet wound up deciding to move to the bottom, Gravel gathered enough steam for one bid at the lead. On the 25th lap, Gravel used a strong run on the inside of Turns 1 and 2 to pull alongside Sweet and looked as if he may snatch the top spot. But heading into the next turn, Sweet slammed the door shut to maintain the lead as Gravel slipped back.
The move sealed the deal for Sweet who went on to cross the finish line with a half second advantage.
“I’m excited to get the win,” Sweet said. “It was a tough battle for sure. I saw Gio multiple times, I think, off of (Turn 2), or it could’ve been David. I just saw orange. It was a great race. The bottom got cleaned off. Once I found it, I knew if I was just patient and didn’t overdrive the car it would be really hard for someone to get by me.”
Gravel settled for second to net his 29th World of Outlaws podium of the season. While it was a strong run, he knows he needs to be finishing ahead of the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 if he wants a chance at running Sweet down in the title chase. Sweet’s victory grew the margin to 80 markers between the two.
“It was a good weekend,” Gravel said. “I just wish I could take that start back. I thought Brad was going to go to the top and he went to the middle and kind of confused me and Gio got by me. I thought Gio was really good early, and it looked like Brad was searching and didn’t know where to go as well. I thought the bottom was kind of the best place to be, but we were just a little too free down there. Then it started cleaning up, and our car really came to life when that bottom came in and the grip picked up and made our car sit right. We were alongside Brad there, and I guess I just wish I ran in harder than him and banged wheels and pushed him out of the way if I could do it over again. Obviously, we’ve got to beat him every night here moving forward. Obviously, if he wins, the best we can do is run second.”
After his early challenges for the lead, Giovanni Scelzi completed the podium aboard the KCP Racing #18. The World of Outlaws rookie knew he had a car capable of winning but simply came up short to two of the sport’s best at the top of their game.
“It was really good all night. I’m really proud of my guys. I can’t say enough about them,” a grateful Scelzi said. “I’m going to replay that one a lot in my head tonight and the next couple days. Brad and David are really good. They’re the two top guys out here, and they’re the most consistent guys to race against. You learn every time you race against them what moves to make. I just kind of panicked there. I didn’t realize it was cleaning off that much around the bottom. I saw Gravel try the top in (Turns) 3 and 4, and that was my chance to get him. Brad was playing the right game just staying the bottom.”
Tanner Holmes and Carson Macedo rounded out the top five.
Brock Zearfoss snagged KSE Racing Hard Charger honors with a 20th to 13th effort.
In Low-E Insulation Qualifying, Carson Macedo earned his 14th Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and 33rd of his career.
CASE No. 1 Engine Oil Heat One went to David Gravel (235th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Sheldon Haudenschild (96th of career), James McFadden (50th of career), and Giovanni Scelzi (35th of career).
Donny Schatz won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are Pennsylvania bound for one of the sport’s crown jewels. Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway is the destination next week (September 29-30) for the 61st Champion Racing Oil National Open. The winner of the finale will take home $75,000. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[2]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 4. 1T-Tanner Holmes[3]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 7. 10-Dave Blaney[10]; 8. 32B-Dale Blaney[11]; 9. 5-Spencer Bayston[12]; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[9]; 11. 83-James McFadden[5]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart[17]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 14. 39M-Justin Sanders[7]; 15. 2F-AJ Flick[13]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[21]; 17. 1M-Landon Myers[14]; 18. 13-Brandon Matus[16]; 19. 4-Danny Smith[23]; 20. 2X-Ricky Peterson[24]; 21. 5M-Jeremy Weaver[15]; 22. 11J-David Kalb[18]; 23. (DNF) 08-Danny Kuriger[22]; 24. (DNF) 6F-Bob Felmlee[19]
ELDORA EXCELLENCE: Rico Abreu Fends Off Gravel for Third Eldora World of Outlaws Victory
Abreu survives Gravel’s final corner slider notch yet another win at the historic half mile
ROSSBURG, OH (September 22, 2023) - Rico Abreu is on a roll at Eldora Speedway. The high banks and high speeds of “The Big E” seem to suit the Californian perfectly. And on Friday night, Abreu delivered the latest testament to his prowess at the historic facility.
The 31-year-old took the lead on the opening circuit of the 30-lapper and never looked back. Abreu held off early challenges from Giovanni Scelzi and survived a Hail Mary slide job from David Gravel in the final corner to seal a win in the BeFour the Crowns Showdown as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars kicked off Four Crown weekend. The victory moved Abreu up to six with The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2023. He’s now at four triumphs in his last 10 Sprint Car starts at the half mile. The other three are last year’s BeFour the Crowns Showdown, another World of Outlaws win this past May, and an Eldora Million prelim in July. As the World of Outlaws closed out their 2023 slate at Eldora, Abreu became the first and only to notch multiple Series victories at “The House that Earl Built.”
“Just more seat time around this track,” Abreu said of his recent Eldora success. “Ricky Warner and these guys work so hard. They’re so passionate about racing. What I’ve understood in my career is just surround yourself with people that are passionate about this sport and want to see me do good, and that’s how we stand up here in Victory Lane. We all just believe in each other.”
The pole position at the drop of the green flag belonged to Logan Schuchart courtesy of topping the Toyota Racing Dash. But it was Abreu blasting around the top side to lead down the back straightaway on Lap 1 and pace the first circuit.
On the second lap, Gio Scelzi quickly began to flex his muscle as he cleared a perfect slide job on Schuchart to take over the runner-up spot in Turns 1 and 2. Right after snagging second, Scelzi went to work tracking down Abreu.
While the pilot of the Rico Abreu Racing #24 ripped the thin cushion all around Eldora, Scelzi made up ground tip-toeing the low line in Turns 3 and 4. The Fresno, CA native rolled tightly along the inside fence to close in. On the seventh lap, Scelzi used a strong run out of Turn 4 to attack. He threw a massive slider at Abreu heading into Turn 1 in a bid for the lead. But Abreu kept the gas pedal mashed to the floor and motored around Scelzi as the two nearly touched exiting the second turn.
Scelzi’s unsuccessful slider scrubbed momentum from the KCP Racing #18 as Abreu pulled ahead down the backstretch. The close call appeared to lift Abreu’s elbows up as he began to distance himself from Scelzi and the rest of the field.
As the race neared the halfway point, Abreu opened up his advantage as the St. Helena, CA native expertly sliced through traffic. The gap between he and Scelzi eclipsed two seconds on Lap 16, and as the race dwindled to 10 laps to go, Abreu appeared headed to an easy win. But then the yellow lights flashed for the first time as James McFadden got into the fence and spun to a stop.
The race was interrupted one last time as Spencer Bayston had an issue in Turns 1 and 2 to set up a six-lap dash to the checkered flag.
On the late restart, Abreu inched ahead as a surging David Gravel began to challenge Scelzi for second. Gravel could comfortably move his Big Game Motorsports #2 around the surface, and he used a run to slide by Scelzi for the runner-up spot on Lap 27 before setting his sights on Abreu.
Like Scelzi earlier in the race, Gravel found speed on the bottom of Turns 3 and 4, and he trimmed three tenths of a second off Abreu’s lead on the lap after he took over second. The next lap another three tenths were erased as they took the white flag. And as the lead duo rolled down the backstretch one last time, Gravel launched a Hail Mary slider into Turn 3 but barely missed clearing Abreu as the exited Turn 4.
“I knew,” Abreu said of Gravel’s closing presence. “My pace slowed down on the top. There weren’t too many cars running all the way up on the wall and it was getting crumby. I knew I won a race here a couple years ago just cheating it into (Turns) 3 and 4. The sun bakes that end, so it’s the fastest corner to slicken up. You’ve just really got to pay attention. Racing with the Outlaws things happen really quickly.”
Abreu surviving Gravel’s last gasp allowed him to reach the finish line first to lock up another Eldora victory to continue his recent tear at the Rossburg, OH facility.
“That’s the best Eldora right there,” Abreu said. “It was just really maneuverable with our race car.”
The slide job that came up a little short caused Gravel to settle for second as he narrowly missed making the trip to Victory Lane. The runner-up result marked Gravel’s Series-high 28th World of Outlaws podium of the season. Gravel left feeling satisfied with the strong run but also wished the Feature could’ve been slightly longer with how his machine came alive late.
“We definitely needed a 40-lap race there,” Gravel said. “I felt like everybody was getting worse and we were either staying the same or getting better there at the end. I just kind of figured out (Turns) 3 and 4. And in (Turns) 1 and 2 Rico was leaning on the cushion really hard and hitting it and getting tight and wasn’t making a lot of corner speed where I felt like I was. If I was in clean air in front of him through (Turns) 1 and 2, we would’ve been really hauling ass through there, but still a solid run for us.”
After challenging for the lead early on, Gio Scelzi brought his #18 machine home third to round out the top three. The finish marked his sixth podium of his rookie World of Outlaws campaign. Most importantly, the strong run suppled he and the team with a much needed confidence boost following a rough west coast swing.
“We were fast all night from the drop of the green flag,” Scelzi said. “I felt like every move we made and every change we made really made the car a lot better. It’s been probably the crappiest three weeks I’ve had in my entire racing career. I don’t think people realize whether we suck or whether we win, the same amount of work goes in with my crew guys. This is 100% dedicated to them and all the sponsors that stay behind us.”
Carson Macedo and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.
With Brad Sweet finishing ninth, Gravel’s runner-up helped him trim Sweet’s point lead down from 90 markers to 76.
Donny Schatz collected the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 15th to 6th drive.
David Gravel earned the Simpson Racing QuickTime Award for the 11th time in 2023 and 108th time in his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to David Gravel (234th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Giovanni Scelzi (34th of career), Logan Schuchart (119th of career), and Justin Peck (ninth of career).
Kerry Madsen won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
After an incident with less than 10 laps to go ended a potential top 10 run, James McFadden was given the Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their last appearance in the state of Ohio on Saturday, September 23 at Sharon Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 2. 2-David Gravel[4]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[9]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 7. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[7]; 9. 49-Brad Sweet[11]; 10. 26-Zeb Wise[19]; 11. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[13]; 12. 8-Aaron Reutzel[8]; 13. 9R-Chase Randall[12]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[17]; 15. 21H-Brady Bacon[10]; 16. 11-Cory Eliason[24]; 17. 88-Austin McCarl[16]; 18. 42-Sye Lynch[22]; 19. 4-Chris Windom[23]; 20. 7S-Robbie Price[26]; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne[18]; 22. 1T-Tanner Holmes[25]; 23. (DNF) 5-Spencer Bayston[14]; 24. (DNF) 83-James McFadden[5]; 25. (DNF) 55-Kerry Madsen[21]; 26. (DNF) 9P-Parker Price Miller[20]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final Ohio Trip of 2023 Brings World of Outlaws to Eldora, Sharon
The Greatest Show on Dirt heads back east for Ohio doubleheader
ROSSBURG, OH (September 19, 2023) - The final stop to “The Buckeye State” this year brings the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ title fight to two iconic Ohio tracks.
First, The Greatest Show on Dirt kicks off Eldora Speedway’s iconic Four Crown weekend with the BeFour the Crowns Showdown on Friday, Sept. 22. The next night, Hartford, OH’s Sharon Speedway will host the Federated Auto Parts Showdown as the Series completes its 11th and final Ohio race of the season. The pressure continues to mount as the World of Outlaws near the final month of this year’s campaign. The teams will scratch and claw for points as the fight for their share of the more than $1.7 million point fund rolls into Ohio.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
BIG CAT ON THE PROWL: It’s no surprise that as the season nears its conclusion Brad Sweet is flexing his muscle. His lead atop the standings has grown to 90 markers as he hunts his fifth straight championship. The four-time and defending champ heads to a pair of tracks that have been kind to him this weekend.
At Eldora, Sweet is a three-time Series winner, and he topped his Eldora Million prelim earlier this year. In his last 11 World of Outlaws Feature starts at the half mile, Sweet has been in the top five on seven occasions.
“The Big Cat” topped the 2022 World of Outlaws visit to Sharon, and he also claimed the 2012 Lou Blaney Memorial. In three career Series starts at Sharon, Sweet has finished no worse than sixth.
NOT DONE YET: While Sweet has a decent advantage, David Gravel and Carson Macedo are both still well within striking distance as the pair pursue their first Series title.
Gravel is closest to Sweet and hopes to chip away at the 90-point margin that separates the two this weekend. The Watertown, CT native won two World of Outlaws Features at Eldora last year and hasn’t been outside the top five in his last six starts there. At Sharon, Gravel nearly won there in May, finishing second.
Macedo is a mere eight markers behind Gravel. Back in July, Macedo drove the Jason Johnson Racing #41 to an Eldora triumph during The Knight Before, one of three “Big E” wins he owns. The Lemoore, CA native has been close to a Sharon victory including a World of Outlaws podium (2021) and a pair of All-Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) runner ups (2017 & 2018).
OHIO EXPERTISE: Ten-time Series champion – Donny Schatz – has always shined in Ohio throughout his career, and 2023 has proven to be no exception.
All three of his wins this season have been Ohio triumphs, including a win at Sharon in May and his sixth King Royal win at Eldora in July – his 18th Series win at “The Big E.”
Schatz and his Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team recently re-entered the top five in points, now only 20 markers behind Logan Schuchart for fourth.
SCHUCHART STRENGTH: Over the years, Eldora Speedway has become one of Logan Schuchart’s best tracks – a trend he hopes continues as he looks to hold on to fourth in points.
Back in May, Schuchart outdueled Rico Abreu for his fourth Series victory at Eldora, equaling the track as the facility he’s won the most at with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Then two months later, Schuchart etched his name into Sprint Car history by topping the inaugural Eldora Million. A fifth World of Outlaws trip to Eldora Victory Lane would give the track sole possession as his winningest on the tour.
Schuchart enters the weekend with a 20-point cushion between himself and fifth-place Donny Schatz in the standings.
BUCKEYE BREAKTHROUGH?: In his trip home this weekend, Sheldon Haudenschild, of Wooster, OH, will chase a win that’s continued to elude him.
Haudenschild has won at Sharon with the All Star Circuit of Champions in 2015, but on Saturday he’ll try to score his first victory at the track with the World of Outlaws.
In three attempts at Sharon, Haudenschild has been on the podium each time. Two years ago brought his closest attempt when he led the first 34 laps before Dave Blaney snuck by on the final lap. In the next two tries, he brought the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 home third.
BLANEY BROS: In local Sharon action this year, brothers Dave and Dale Blaney have been in control. The duo has combined to win six races this season, splitting three apiece. They’ve claimed the top two spots in the last two races Sharon’s hosted.
Dave – the 1995 World of Outlaws champion – who also happens to own Sharon, is a former World of Outlaws winner at his facility, thrilling the crowd with his 2021 triumph for his first Series win in 24 years.
Dale is yet to win a World of Outlaws race at Sharon, but he does own seven victories there with ASCoC.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, September 22 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH
Saturday, September 23 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (59/72 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (7964PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-90PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-98PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-370PTS) 5. 15 – Donny Schatz (-390PTS) 6. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-400PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-464PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-610PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1106PTS) 10. 7S – Robbie Price (-1504PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
8 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
5 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
2 wins – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11, Roth Motorsports #83JR)
1 win – Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14)
FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers):
285 laps – Brad Sweet
228 laps – James McFadden
204 laps – Rico Abreu
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
114 laps – Buddy Kofoid
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
102 laps – Donny Schatz
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
43 laps – Brent Marks
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
24 laps – Brian Brown
15 laps – Cole Macedo
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
13 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
10 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
4 QuickTimes – Rico Abreu
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (43 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
23 Heat Wins – David Gravel
16 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
13 Heat Wins – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
12 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
11 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck, Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield, Justin Sanders
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (47 Drivers):
40 Dashes – Carson Macedo
37 Dashes – David Gravel
35 Dashes – Brad Sweet
27 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
25 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
22 Dashes – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
21 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Dashes – Rico Abreu
18 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
17 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo, Justin Sanders
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Kalib Henry, Dylan Bloomfield
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (33 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
3 LCS Wins - Noah Gass
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi
1 LCS Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hard Chargers – James McFadden
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz
2 Hard Chargers – Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (27 Drivers):
27 Podiums – David Gravel
25 Podiums – Brad Sweet
17 Podiums – Carson Macedo
13 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Podiums – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Brent Marks, Gio Scelzi
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
TOP 10 FINISHES (60 Drivers):
52 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
50 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
48 Top 10s – David Gravel
40 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
39 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
38 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
36 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston
34 Top 10s – James McFadden
30 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
25 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
10 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Brock Zearfoss
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Sanders
4 Top 10s – Tanner Holmes
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer, Tim Kaeding, Shane Golobic
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Dave Blaney, Larry Wight, Dale Blaney, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Chase Johnson
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
58. Fri, Sept 15 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Brad Sweet (8)
59. Sat, Sept 16 / Placerville Speedway / Placerville, CA / Buddy Kofoid (2)
TRIPLE DOUBLE: McDermand Wins at Red Hill, Third Back-to-Back Win of 2023
Avedisian takes points lead by 11 over McIntosh heading into championship weekend
SUMNER, IL (Sept. 17, 2023) – With the season winding down, Chase McDermand is heating up at exactly the right time.
The 23-year-old from Springfield, IL, notched his second Feature win in two races with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Sunday night in Midget racing’s return to Red Hill Raceway for the first time in 20 years, passing Taylor Reimer early on and holding off all challenges to score his sixth Series victory of the year.
The win comes in he and Mounce/Stout Motorsports’ time of great need as they continue to mount a late-season push for the Series championship. Coming into the weekend 118 points out of first place, a perfect night gone wrong in the Feature on Friday set them back to 150 points down.
After wins on Saturday and Sunday, McDermand now sits 100 points out with three races left and a shot at the points title. Despite the steep deficit, he’s still keeping the faith.
“It’s better late than never, I guess,” he said with a chuckle about his late-season success. “We just try to carry as much momentum as we can when we have it. In racing, sometimes it’s kind of hard to grasp that momentum, and you’ve gotta cling to it as much as you can for as long as you can. You just never know how long it’s gonna be with you.”
The momentum was running high on Sunday as the field took to the fast, 4/10-mile of Red Hill Raceway for 25 laps. From the outside pole, Reimer jumped out to the early lead and looked to be in contention for her first win of the season, but McDermand was quickly on her trail.
From sixth on the grid, McDermand had jumped all the way to second in only three laps. Reimer was never able to completely break away from the field, and by Lap 7, McDermand was right on her heels.
He looked high, he looked low. McDermand tried multiple different avenues to get around the #25K but was finally able to make the move after Reimer stumbled out of Turn 2 on Lap 10. McDermand swung it down low off the corner, drag raced her down the backstretch and threw a slide job into Turn 3 to take the spot.
“I had a good enough run down the backstretch,” McDermand said. “It took a couple of times for me to get the right line in Turns 3-4 to be able to pull the pass off completely.”
“It’s so tough [leading] on tracks that are this big – it’s all about momentum,” Reimer said. “Turns 1-2, you definitely need to be around the top. I didn’t know that because I was out front, so it’s kinda hard to gauge where you need to be.”
Reimer did not go away quietly, however. She moved up to the top lane and caught back up to McDermand, hounding him for several laps, but was unable to find the speed she needed to make the pass.
“I just didn’t have the momentum that he did in the drive off,” Reimer said.
McDermand soon put Reimer in the rearview and drove the rest of the caution-free main event unchallenged to bag his third back-to-back victory of the season. Each of his six wins this season have come in back-to-back form, in three different states – Kansas in May, Pennsylvania in August and now his home state of Illinois in September.
Six wins gives McDermand sole possession of the winningest driver on tour this year and ties him with Jade Avedisian as the Series’ all-time winnigest driver at seven career victories. The wins keep coming, and his confidence keeps rising as the team heads into championship weekend in Oklahoma next month.
“We just have to focus on winning, and that’s no different than any other race,” McDermand said. “We always show up to win, but if you’re able to win, it takes care of the rest. You know you’ve done all you can do.”
Reimer crossed the stripe with the runner-up spot, but not without a strong challenge from Zach Daum in the final laps. Daum came from seventh on the grid and found his bread-and-butter lane on the bottom, catching all the way up to Reimer and nearly passing her in the final laps.
Despite the pressure, Reimer was able to hold off the defending champion for her seventh podium finish of the season. Though she’s not in contention for the points championship, she is focused on winning her first race this year as the season wraps up next month in her home state of Oklahoma.
“I know we have the car and I have the ability to win, it’s just whether or not I’m able to put together a whole night,” Reimer said. “I’m looking forward to getting back to my home track at Port City. It would be really awesome if I could get a win there; it would mean a lot to me.”
Daum crossed the stripe in third to collect his ninth top-five finish in the last 10 Series races. Jade Avedisian crossed in fourth – two spots ahead of Cannon McIntosh – giving her sole control of the Series points lead by 11 heading into championship weekend, where she’ll aim to clinch her first national Midget championship with Keith Kunz Motorsports.
NEXT RACES
Championship weekend for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series consists of a three-race weekend in Oklahoma, starting with a trip to Port City Raceway on Thursday (Oct. 12), and the final two races at I-44 Riverside Speedway on Friday-Saturday (Oct. 13-14). All three races will be co-sanctioned with the POWRi National Midget League, who will also crown a season champion along with an Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series champion on Saturday night.
Tickets for all three events will be available at the gate on race day. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 40-Chase McDermand[6]; 2. 25K-Taylor Reimer[2]; 3. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[4]; 5. 97-Gavin Miller[5]; 6. 08-Cannon McIntosh[3]; 7. 1K-Brayton Lynch[1]; 8. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[8]; 9. 97K-Cooper Williams[10]; 10. 81-Dekota Gay[11]; 11. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[9]; 12. 31K-Alex Midkiff[12]; 13. 31B-Kyle Beilman[13]
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CLEAN SWEEP: McDermand’s Perfect Night at Highland Nets Mounce/Stout Fifth Win of 2023
Avedisian drives out of Last Chance Showdown, 18th-to-3rd in Feature, ties McIntosh for points lead
HIGHLAND, IL (Sept. 16, 2023) – In their hour of need, Chase McDermand and Mounce/Stout Motorsports came through when it mattered most.
With the season winding down and time running out to make a run for the championship, McDermand urgently needed a good finish to stay in the thick of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota points battle. Twenty-four hours after their perfect night went awry in the Feature, the 22-year-old Illinoisan redeemed himself with a clean sweep of Saturday night’s program at Highland Speedway.
Garnering the Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award and a win in Toyota Racing Heat 1, McDermand led the final 21 laps of the main event to secure his fifth Series victory of the year.
“Being able to win so close to home with a [home-state crowd] – that means a lot added on top of it,” McDermand said. “These are really hard races to win with these guys that we run with, so to be able to do it for the fifth time this year means a lot.”
The night prior, McDermand also had a clean sweep going, and sat on the pole for the 30-lap main event. He and car owner/crew chief Jay Mounce made some adjustments to the McDermand Plumbing, Spike/Stanton #40 before leaving the pits to take the track, but those only hindered their performance. McDermand was in-and-out of the work area on multiple occasions after spinning out, though he was able to battle back to finish 12th.
The team put their heads together on Saturday, learned from their past mistakes and applied it, bringing them another $4,000 winner’s check.
“It’s bittersweet to lose one like we did last night,” McDermand said. “I feel like we definitely had the fastest car. To be able to learn what we did really helped us pick up the win tonight.”
When Gavin Miller jumped out to the early lead, McDermand kept pace with him through the first 10 laps, ripping the top side around the 1/4-mile. Miller soon entered heavy lapped traffic and stumbled when cars checked-up in front of him through Turns 3-4, opening the door for McDermand to slip by underneath for the lead on Lap 10.
From there on out, McDermand was able to race his race at his pace. Which was hammer-down on the top, running away from and gapping his opponents – nearly three seconds at its largest ahead of Zach Daum.
After the final restart with nine laps left and McDermand checked-out up front, Taylor Reimer was hot on Daum’s case, throwing a big slide job on the Trifecta Motorsports #7U in Turns 3-4 to take second on Lap 24.
“I was just waiting to time it perfectly,” Reimer said. “I knew I was faster than him, but I was just waiting for the right time. I knew if I threw it too soon, we were just gonna lose ground.”
The 23-year-old Oklahoman held her ground the rest of the way and crossed the stripe runner-up, tying her best finish of the season thus far. Despite being denied of a win yet again, she knows she was fast in the closing laps.
“We were gaining on him,” Reimer said of McDermand. “We were looking at the lap times, and we were a couple tenths faster than him. I think he started to catch lapped traffic, eventually.”
In the bigger picture, Saturday’s win brought McDermand 41 points closer to the lead in the standings. Now sitting 109 points out of first place, he knows a run for the title will be difficult, but still possible with four races remaining.
“If you win, that just takes care of everything else, and you know that’s all you could do,” McDermand said. “Tonight was really the perfect night, we did as much as we could do as far as points go.”
Securing the final spot on the podium was 17-year-old Jade Avedisian, who drove from out of the Last Chance Showdown for the first time this season, started 18th on the grid and raced her way to third by the checkered flag.
“To be honest, I’m not really sure [the issue], but we were off our game early in the night,” Avedisian said.
The Californian struggled early in the program, Qualifying dead-last in her group and finishing seventh in her Heat. She got it together for the Feature, taking third on Lap 25 and holding on for her 10th podium finish of the year. With that, she now sits tied with Cannon McIntosh for the Series points lead.
“In Hot Laps, we timed in last, and I was like, ‘Alright, I can’t turn, I’m so tight,’” Avedisian said. “Jarrett [Martin, car chief] made a few changes and it was kinda the same way for Qualifying. Heat Race was not very good. We just had to put our heads down and get to work.”
Miller, who was sent to the tail for his involvement in an incident on Lap 11, climbed all the way back to finish fourth, while Daum hung on to round out the top five.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets close out the Illinois tripleheader with a visit to Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, IL, on Sunday, Sept. 17. Tickets will be on sale at the gate; live stream available on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 2. 25K-Taylor Reimer[7]; 3. 71-Jade Avedisian[18]; 4. 97-Gavin Miller[3]; 5. 7U-Zach Daum[5]; 6. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 7. 43-Gunnar Setser[9]; 8. 55-Trevor Cline[11]; 9. 08-Cannon McIntosh[6]; 10. 77W-Joe Wirth[8]; 11. 1K-Brayton Lynch[16]; 12. 31B-Kyle Beilman[13]; 13. 50-Daniel Adler[17]; 14. 97K-Cooper Williams[19]; 15. 3N-Jake Newman[12]; 16. 35-Tyler Robbins[15]; 17. 31K-Alex Midkiff[21]; 18. 21K-Karter Sarff[10]; 19. 53R-Sean Robbins[20]; 20. 16-Kyle Jones[2]; 21. 56-Mitchell Davis[14]; 22. 53-Miles Doherty[22]
ROTH WAR: Buddy Kofoid Outduels Teammate for Victory in World of Outlaws Placerville Return
The Penngrove, CA native comes out on top of thrilling battle with fellow Roth Motorsports driver – James McFadden – to claim Placerville win
PLACERVILLE, CA (September 16, 2023) - Four years had passed since the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars last visited Placerville Speedway. But the wait proved to be worth every minute.
In a race that featured battles all over the quarter mile, none could match the intensity of the war that waged for the win. Roth Motorsports teammates – Buddy Kofoid and James McFadden – threw absolutely everything they had at each other. Dramatic slide jobs. Searching different lanes for grip. The two gave it their all as they each hoped to give their California car owner a taste of home state glory. In the end, it was Kofoid who made his way to Victory Lane when the checkered flag waved on the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic. The Penngrove, CA native climbed all the way atop the wing of his Roth #83JR as chants of “Buddy!” rang out from the Placerville grandstands.
“That’s badass for sure,” an ecstatic Kofoid said. “It’s even more special to do it here at Placerville where I cut my teeth in Sprint Cars. Man, I’m just so fortunate to have Dylan Buswell in my corner. He’s a wizard. Actually, I felt not great in the beginning of the day, and we just got better and better and better. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my time with Roth Motorsports.”
While Kofoid won last week’s Gold Cup prelim, the Placerville score is his first official World of Outlaws victory since joining forces with the historic California team. The 21-year-old became the 16th different driver to top a race with The Greatest Show on Dirt for Dennis and Teresa Roth. Kofoid now owns a trio of World of Outlaws wins, and he became the eighth different competitor to win at Placerville in the Series’ 10th visit.
After topping the Toyota Racing Dash, it was James McFadden leading the field to green with Justin Sanders to his outside. McFadden managed to power ahead when the race began to lead the opening circuit.
Kofoid started the 40-lap tilt in third and quickly challenged Sanders in the opening laps. On the fifth trip around, Kofoid slid Sanders to put the Roth duo atop the scoreboard. A few cautions interrupted the pace inside the opening 10 laps.
A green flag run as the race neared halfway allowed the battle between the Roth cars to ignite. Kofoid reeled in McFadden and attempted a slide job on Lap 15 in Turns 3 and 4 to no avail. A lap later Kofoid tossed another slider in the same set of corners and again came up short.
On the 18th lap, Kofoid pulled alongside McFadden heading to the finish line, and then on the next lap, Kofoid used the bottom to take the top spot. McFadden responded by heading to the low side in Turns 3 and 4 to slip right back by Kofoid. The back and forth continued on the next lap as the two swapped lines again, and Kofoid rolled under McFadden in Turns 1 and 2. Down on the other end of the racetrack, Kofoid’s slider attempt on a lap car came up short allowing McFadden to peek to the inside. The two came down the front straightaway side by side but Kofoid held on.
“I figured out the top down in (Turns) 1 and 2 pretty early I felt like,” Kofoid explained. “I started third, fell back to fourth, and got right back to second running the top and sliding people into (Turn) 3. When I got to James, it had already gotten dirty to where I’d fire one off and get really loose across and kill my momentum. It wasn’t going to clear, and I wasn’t going to send one off into anyone especially James. It was a really good race. I moved back to the bottom and felt really good on the bottom.”
“Those guys have done a lot of laps around here growing up,” McFadden said of the battle. “You could pick which line to get on, and I had absolutely no idea of where I needed to be. The cushion was tricky and really dirty up there. You sort of had to lean against it then get away from it at some points.”
After taking over the top spot, Kofoid began to inch away from the rest of the pack, adding a tenth or two to his lead each time around. He gave McFadden hope a couple times as the cushion tripped him up, but ultimately Kofoid stayed comfortably ahead on his way to the checkered flag.
While the prelim win at Silver Dollar Speedway was nice, the one that’ll officially go in the record books tasted a little sweeter for Kofoid.
“Happy to get a full Outlaw win and to do it kind of at a home track for me,” Kofoid said. “Man, that was a tough race but such a fun race.”
Carson Macedo capitalized on a late mistake by McFadden to claim the runner-up spot aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. The Lemoore, CA native worked his way forward from the sixth starting spot to post his 17th World of Outlaws podium of 2023.
“I felt like the restarts kind of went my way,” Macedo noted. “When I started on the top, I was able to get off the corner nice. Even when I started on the bottom, I could get through (Turns) 1 and 2 nice on the bottom and get down the backstretch and slide guys in (Turns) 3 and 4.”
After leading the opening 19 laps, McFadden wound up completing the top three. Even though losing out left him feeling slightly disappointed, McFadden felt proud to be a part of a special night for Roth Motorsports in their home state.
“What a night for Dennis and Teresa Roth,” McFadden said. “We’d like it to be the other way around, but it’s still cool for the team, unreal for the team. They put a lot in it, so it’s cool to get a first and third in California for them… I feel like I’ve struggled a bit on short tracks over the past couple months, and we turned it around tonight. Happy with our performance.”
Justin Sanders and Corey Day rounded out the top five.
For the second night in a row and fifth time in his career, Buddy Kofoid claimed Simpson Performance Products QuickTime.
A 17th to eighth run gave Sheldon Haudenschild the KSE Racing Hard Charger Award.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Kalib Henry (first Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Corey Day (third of career), Rico Abreu (43rd of career), and Justin Sanders (fifth of career).
Noah Gass won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Michael Faccinto after a mechanical issue ended a potentially strong night early in the Feature.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head east for two nights in “The Buckeye State.” First is a one night stop at Rossburg, OH’s Eldora Speedway on Friday, September 22 for the BeFour the Crowns Showdown. The next night brings the final Ohio stop of 2023 as Hartford’s Sharon Speedway hosts the Federated Auto Parts Showdown. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[3]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 3. 83-James McFadden[1]; 4. 2X-Justin Sanders[2]; 5. 14-Corey Day[5]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston[13]; 8. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 9. 17W-Shane Golobic[12]; 10. 57W-Chase Randall[9]; 11. 49-Brad Sweet[10]; 12. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[8]; 13. 2-David Gravel[14]; 14. 17M-Kalib Henry[7]; 15. 5V-Colby Copeland[22]; 16. 21-Cole Macedo[20]; 17. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 18. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[11]; 19. 24X-Chase Johnson[18]; 20. 20G-Noah Gass[21]; 21. 83T-Tanner Carrick[24]; 22. (DNF) 1S-Logan Schuchart[23]; 23. (DNF) 42X-Justyn Cox[19]; 24. (DNF) X1-Michael Faccinto[15]
Karter Sarff Passes Cannon McIntosh Late to Win at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Sept. 15, 2023) – It takes guts to challenge some of the best Midget racers in the country. It takes even more guts to try and drive around the national points leader on the top for the win in the final laps, but Karter Sarff never thought twice about going for it.
From over a second behind with 10 laps remaining, Sarff reeled-in leader Cannon McIntosh in five laps, ripping the top side around the 1/4-mile Jacksonville Speedway. With the momentum wound-up through Turns 1-2, Sarff zipped past McIntosh and led the final five circuits to bag his second Feature win of the year with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
“I’ve always wanted to win a national Midget race at Jacksonville, it’s basically my home track,” Sarff said. “To finally be able to get it done, to win an Xtreme race with everyone here and passing Cannon for the win is a huge deal for us.”
The 20-year-old from Mason City, IL, won for the first time with the Series in August, driving around defending Series champion Zach Daum for the win at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. While he admits that one was sweet, Sarff said winning at Jacksonville is something different.
“Jacksonville – it’s everything,” he said. “You’ve gotta be hammer-down, balls-to-the-wall. It’s just so cool to win here.”
From sixth on the starting grid, Sarff gradually made his way up through the field in the first half of the race, advancing to fourth by the halfway point, putting himself in position to make a late-race dash for the lead. A multi-time Feature starter at Jacksonville, Sarff figured out the best line right away and used it to his advantage.
“Everyone was running the bottom, so I wasn’t gonna follow them down there,” Sarff said. “I just kept working it and working it until I finally figured out how to rip around there with a bunch of momentum and not make mistakes.”
Out front, McIntosh had taken the lead after finding a magic lane on the bottom, zooming by both Jade Avedisian and Hayden Reinbold to take control of the race on Lap 11. But after several caution periods, McIntosh said the track began to dry-out, and the struggle for grip became a factor for the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08.
“I tried to hit my marks better and better, but I just started to slow down a little bit,” McIntosh said. “[Sarff] was just living and dying by the top. He just made it work.”
Following the final restart with 16-to-go, McIntosh soon dipped back into lapped traffic. He reached the back of a slower car on Lap 24, who was running right in front of him. Though McIntosh held his line and drove by down the backstretch, so had Sarff.
“As the bottom got worse and worse and I got in traffic, he just ripped by us,” McIntosh said. “I think by then he had enough momentum, it didn’t matter what I did. He was just going to get away.”
McIntosh gave it everything he had on the bottom to try and fend Sarff off but was unable to escape the #21K’s wrath the next time by in Turns 1-2. Sarff used the momentum from the top side and completed the pass out of Turn 2.
Though he settled for runner-up, McIntosh did consider what moving up a lane earlier in the race might have done for him in the end.
“I knew in the back of my head that the top is always good here, and I should’ve known that more in the Feature,” McIntosh said. “I didn’t really know if it would come in or not – it seemed so built-up and hard against the wall.”
Crossing the stripe with the final podium spot was 16-year-old Pennsylvanian Gavin Miller, who came all the way from ninth on the grid to finish third. Avedisian held on for fourth while Daum completed the top five after having to restart from the tail, following contact with Avedisian early in the event.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action Saturday night, Sept. 16, in the Series debut at Highland Speedway in Highland, IL. Tickets will be on sale at the gate; stream will be live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[6]; 2. 08-Cannon McIntosh[7]; 3. 97-Gavin Miller[9]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 5. 7U-Zach Daum[4]; 6. 56-Mitchell Davis[13]; 7. 25K-Taylor Reimer[8]; 8. 16-Kyle Jones[10]; 9. 1K-Brayton Lynch[18]; 10. 97K-Cooper Williams[11]; 11. 50-Daniel Adler[5]; 12. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 13. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[2]; 14. 7X-Korey Weyant[17]; 15. 31B-Kyle Beilman[14]; 16. 81-Dakota Gay[19]; 17. 17B-Austin Barnhill[20]; 18. 16C-David Camfield Jr[16]; 19. 55-Trevor Cline[12]; 20. 53-Miles Doherty[21]; 21. 17C-Devin Camfield[23]; 22. 43-Gunnar Setser[15]; 23. 51R-Patrick Ryan[22]
KINGS CALIFORNIA CLASH: Brad Sweet Survives Wild Feature to Top Tom Tarlton Classic
The point leader outlasts Macedo and Day for eighth victory of 2023 and healthy payday
HANFORD, CA (September 15, 2023) - Friday’s Tom Tarlton Classic proved to be a battle of California in several ways. A California native who now shines on the national stage. A driver who has tested the waters outside the state in recent years. And “The Golden State’s” top young talent all battling for a $21,000 check at Kings Speedway.
After some sliders, jockeying for spots, and a little contact, it was Brad Sweet emerging victorious to top a wild night at the Hanford, CA oval. The Grass Valley, CA native drove around early race leader Cole Macedo and fended off a late race challenge from Corey Day to secure a trip to Victory Lane in the race that salutes a legendary California car owner. “Just happy to get a win,” Sweet said. “These are never easy to come by. There’s a lot of attrition in these races. It takes a great race car and a great race team, and we have all of that. Just happy to get out of here with a win and on to Placerville tomorrow night.”
The win marked Sweet’s first at the 3/8-mile in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car competition in his seventh attempt. The four-time and defending Series champion notched his 87th World of Outlaws victory, breaking a tie with current championship rival – David Gravel – for ninth on the all-time list.
Cole Macedo and Sweet led the field to green, and Sweet nosed ahead to lead the opening circuit of the 35-lap Feature.
Sweet controlled the opening laps as a couple cautions slowed the early pace. Then on one of the restarts, Macedo gathered the momentum to challenge Sweet. While the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 opted for the bottom line all the way around, Macedo found speed on the top of Turns 3 and 4. On Lap 6, Macedo blasted by Sweet heading toward the finish line to take over the lead.
Over the next handful of laps, Macedo maintained the top spot but couldn’t pull away from Sweet. Behind the top two a fast closing Corey Day was in search of a second straight World of Outlaws win. He managed to slide by Sweet for second but Sweet quickly crossed over.
The leaders began to navigate traffic as they neared the halfway point. Then on the 17th circuit, Macedo got tripped up trying to lap a slower car, allowing both Sweet and Day to slip by heading down the back straightaway.
Macedo’s misfortune quickly shifted the battle for the lead to Sweet and Day. Sweet remained committed to the low side, and like Macedo earlier in the race, Day looked to the cushion in Turns 3 and 4 for momentum. But the bottom in Turns 1 and 2 is where a gap opened for Day as Sweet slipped up in traffic. Day caught the grip on corner exit and rolled by for the lead.
But owning the top spot would be short lived as the yellow flag flew for Tim Kaeding slowing to a stop, negating Day’s pass and returning the lead to Sweet.
On the ensuing restart, the battle for the lead resumed. With only 10 laps remaining, Day peeked to Sweet’s outside down the front straightaway but couldn’t clear him. After that attempt, “The Big Cat” began to creep away as the laps dwindled.
Lapped traffic again became a factor as Day reeled in Sweet for one final challenge. Then with four laps to go, calamity struck. Day nosed inside Sweet as they entered Turn 1. The two touched tires as they both aimed for the grip on the bottom. The contact resulted in Day spinning and the yellow flag flying.
With clean air ahead, Sweet pulled away unchallenged on his way to victory and a $21,000 paycheck. The defending champion was quick to offer praise to his competition.
“How about Corey Day?” Sweet said. “A 17-year-old from down in this area. He’s something special. He gave me everything he had. I think he actually had a better car tonight. We were fighting for the bottom there, and he got in there a little late and we touched wheels. I hate that we couldn’t race it out to the end.”
On the last lap, David Gravel snuck into second to grab the runner-up spot. The result marked his Series-best 27th World of Outlaws podium of the 2023 season aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2. Gravel noted that a couple early mistakes and a shortage of laps might’ve prevented him from posing a challenge to Sweet for the win.
“I thought there was a little bit more grip early on, and I just missed the bottom a couple times and lost track position,” Gravel said. “It got really slow and technical there, and after the checkered (flag), I kind of went through the middle and wished I’d maybe tried that… I thought we had a pretty good car. I felt like in the bottom of (Turns) 3 and 4, I was the only guy that could hit it good consistently while everybody else gave up on it and I had my own lane down there. I just kind of ran out of time.”
Rounding out the top three and leading the way for the California locals was Fresno, CA’s Dominic Scelzi. He surged as high as second late in the going and looked as if he may challenge for the win but couldn’t hold back Gravel at the end. The brakes fading on the Scelzi Motorsports #41 hampered his bid to collect his first World of Outlaws triumph.
“I just wore out my brakes,” Scelzi admitted. “You had to slow down quite a bit into (Turn) 1, and I was not being nice to them. I kind of just burnt them off, and I was trying to pump and could never really get them back. Brad had such a good start, and I wanted to try to just float the middle like I did the restart before and try to do a Hail Mary. At the end of the day, I would rather crash than run second. I want to win one of these races more than I want to breathe.”
Rico Abreu and Carson Macedo completed the top five.
A 22nd to 10th drive gave Donny Schatz the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Buddy Kofoid earned his second Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award of 2023 in Low-E Insulation Qualifying.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Buddy Kofoid (15th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were picked off by Carson Macedo (112th of career), Brad Sweet (233rd of career), and James McFadden (49th of career).
Cole Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Giovanni Scelzi won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Corey Day after the late contact turned his potential victory into a 17th place finish.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the 2023 west coast swing with the highly anticipated return to Placerville Speedway on Saturday, September 16 for the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 2-David Gravel[3]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[10]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 6. 21-Cole Macedo[1]; 7. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[7]; 8. 83-James McFadden[8]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[22]; 11. 2X-Justin Sanders[15]; 12. 17W-Shane Golobic[14]; 13. 1S-Logan Schuchart[16]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 15. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[21]; 16. 1T-Tanner Holmes[13]; 17. 14-Corey Day[5]; 18. 6-Tim Kaeding[17]; 19. 5-Spencer Bayston[12]; 20. 88N-DJ Netto[24]; 21. 57W-Chase Randall[23]; 22. 7S-Robbie Price[18]; 23. (DNF) 0-Jonathan Allard[20]; 24. (DNF) 3-Kaleb Montgomery[19]
‘MEANT THE WORLD’: Jade Avedisian Reflects on First Win at Jacksonville Ahead of Illinois Tripleheader
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Sept. 15, 2023) – Jade Avedisian crossed the finish line a second ahead of her opponents. Animated fist pumps soon followed.
At only 15 years old, she’d made history. National history. With her car parked in Victory Lane in front of a packed Jacksonville Speedway grandstand, and a shower of confetti around her, Avedisian became the first female to take the checkered flag in a national-level Feature event, winning with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Over one year later, she can still recall her jubilation in the moment.
“It meant the absolute world to me,” Avedisian said. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve seen all these kids get on top of the cage and celebrate. It’s always been a dream of mine to get on top of the cage and celebrate as a Midget winner.”
The Series returns to the 1/4-mile oval in Western Illinois for the first time since that evening on Friday, Sept. 15, in the first of a three-day stretch of racing that also includes visits to Highland Speedway on Saturday (Sept. 16) and Red Hill Raceway on Sunday (Sept. 17).
Avedisian, the 17-year-old Californian now residing in Mooresville, NC, has seen and won at several other bullring-style tracks this year, but Jacksonville is one that’s been circled on her calendar since the start.
“I’m super excited to get back to Jacksonville,” she said. “It’s one of my favorite tracks and it will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Looking back, she said it’s still a surprise that she was able to pull off the win that night, considering the three-straight DNFs she suffered that week.
“To pick that week as a bad week and then end it on such a high note on Saturday night was truly just the best feeling,” she said.
The win at Jacksonville, which was co-sanctioned by the Xtreme Outlaw Series, fell on the fifth night of the POWRi National Midget League’s annual Illinois SPEEDWeek event. After a 12th-place run in the opener at Charleston Speedway, Avedisian did not finish the main event in any of the next three nights due to on-track incidents, forcing her to go to a backup car later in the week.
After a third-straight DNF at Macon on Saturday, she drove the backup Spike/Toyota #84 for Chad Boat Industries in for the finale in Jacksonville and turned her fortune around in dramatic fashion, fending off the field for all 30 circuits to secure the win.
“I think I just wanted it so, so bad,” Avedisian said. “At the beginning of the week, we flipped almost every single night. Just realizing that, and kind of backing myself down for Saturday night… going out there and clearing my mind from the past week because it wasn’t a good week, and just retrying on Sunday night.”
This time around, she’ll make the trek back to site of that historic moment for the first time with her new team at Keith Kunz Motorsports, aiming for another win to kick off a crucial stretch of races that will set the scene before championship weekend in Oklahoma next month.
“It’s going to be up to me to make sure I put myself not in bad situations on the racetrack,” Avedisian said. “Thirty laps in the Feature may not seem like a long time, but 30 laps – I feel like it is.”
Seven points is all that separates her from the Series points lead. With six races to go and several opponents within striking distance in the points standings around her, any of the top-five drivers can make a run for the championship.
“I feel pretty confident going back there, just because I’ve won there before,” Avedisian said. “I’m gonna go in there with my best foot forward and be super smart.”
Tickets for each of the remaining races on the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series schedule can be purchased at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to your favorite track, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
CAREER YEAR: Maturity, Strong Team Leading Rico Abreu to Remarkable 2023
The Californian is enjoying home stretch during a year filled with victories all over the country
HANFORD, CA (September 14, 2023) - On Friday night at Kings Speedway’s Tom Tarlton Classic, Rico Abreu returns to where his Sprint Car career began amid the best season of his career. And not just where his career began, but with the same Series. Believe it or not, the St. Helena, CA native’s first race behind the wheel of one of the winged beasts was against the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.
“March of 2011 at the Outlaw race in the spring was my first ever,” Abreu said. “We were actually going to rent the track on the day after. The Outlaws were going to Tulare the following day and started at Hanford. It was going to rain (the next day), so we just said we might as well buy a pit pass and go run laps. It was a pretty cool experience for me to have my first race be an Outlaw race.
“I held off Donny Schatz in Hot Laps,” Abreu added with a laugh.
Fast forward 12 years, and Abreu has come a long way. World of Outlaws victories. Chili Bowl triumphs. Wins all over the country from a career that blossomed in California. But with all of his accomplishments over more than a decade in a Sprint Car, no season can parallel his 2023 performance.
Abreu has racked up 10 Sprint Car victories this season, half of which have come against The Greatest Show on Dirt. Entering this year, the 31-year-old owned nine Series victories and never tallied more than two in one season.
In World of Outlaws competition, he’s making trips to Victory Lane at some of the toughest tracks to do so. Twice he’s topped battles against the Pennsylvania Posse including a night when a whopping 49 cars checked in at Lincoln Speedway. He bested a field of 41 at Eldora Speedway in May. The prestige of the Jason Johnson Classic also went to Abreu when he came out on top at 81 Speedway.
And it’s not only that Abreu is winning at a high rate. His consistency is also as strong as ever. The Rico Abreu Racing #24 has been on the World of Outlaws podium 13 times in 2023. That’s enough to be tied for the fourth most even though he’s only competed in 63% of the races.
“It’s definitely a career best year for me,” Abreu said. “The consistency and things I’ve learned as a race car driver developmental wise have just matured me and being able to process things while I’m racing and just focusing on not putting myself in bad positions on the race track and a little more give and take instead of forcing things to put us in bad spots.”
That maturity has also extended beyond the racetrack itself for Abreu. While he’s normally running up front, he and the team value the down nights. Instead of being frustrated, they use them to learn for the next time.
“Some nights you’re off a little bit, and there’s nothing to hang your head about those nights,” Abreu said. “They’re all just learning curves as a team. I think those nights are more important than the nights that you win because that’s what you learn the most from.”
One of the largest contributors to Abreu’s success is Ricky Warner. The legendary crew chief joined his race team at the beginning of last year. The pairing began to gather momentum toward the end of 2022 before coming out of the gates hot this year and not slowing down. Listen to any of Abreu’s Victory Lane interviews this year, and he’s quick to credit Warner’s critical thinking abilities.
“I think his attention to detail to little things throughout the race team when it comes to driver communication,” Abreu said of Warner’s qualities. “Ricky has a really good eye of seeing the balance of the race car where if I’m off a little bit on my communication side of setup to where I think we need to be. I think he just has a great system and gets along with everybody, which is a huge plus for the team. He’s just a good balance. I think he gets our car really close, but where he really excels is he keeps my confidence up as a race car driver. Confidence is so key in our sport.”
With Warner leading the way, Zack Middlebrooks, and Brady Forbrook completing the trio working on the car, and Abreu behind the wheel, the #24 has become one of the fastest cars in the country this year.
And now they head to the track where it all started for Abreu with as strong a shot as anyone at what would be a special win. He’s won at Kings Speedway three times with the Northern Auto Racing Club. He’s won there with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour. And now he hopes to top The Greatest Show on Dirt and pocket $21,000.
“The unique thing about Hanford is I was really hot and cold there,” Abreu said. “And then over the years as I’ve been there we’ve gotten better and better with different crew chiefs and myself as a driver. It’s such a tricky track with no walls and a fast paced (Turns) 3 and 4 and a slower speed (Turns) 1 and 2. I’m just really looking forward to getting there. They’ve got great car counts in that central California area. They’ve got really passionate race fans.”
For tickets to the Tom Tarlton Classic at Kings Speedway, CLICK HERE. Abreu will also make the trip to Placerville Speedway on Saturday night for the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Jacksonville, Highland, Red Hill to Set Stage for Championship Weekend
CONCORD, NC (Sept. 13, 2023) – A tripleheader weekend in Illinois will set the stage for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota as drivers march closer toward the end of the season and championship weekend in October.
A return to Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL) will kick things off Friday, Sept. 15, followed by first-time Xtreme Outlaw Series events at Highland Speedway (Highland, IL) and Red Hill Raceway (Sumner, IL) on Saturday and Sunday. Each program will pay $4,000 to the winner, featuring 30-lap events Friday-Saturday and a 25-lap main event on Sunday.
The points battle has tightened between Cannon McIntosh and Jade Avedisian, who are separated by only seven points with third-place Gavin Miller and fourth-place Zach Daum both inside of 75 points back.
With six races left, this weekend’s races will be crucial in setting up everyone’s scenarios heading into the final weekend next month as the chase the 2023 title, worth $25,000.
Tickets for all three of this weekend’s races will be available at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to your favorite track, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch for and storylines to follow this weekend:
CLOSING IN – Only six races stand between Cannon McIntosh and his first career national Midget series championship. But his seat is getting warmer.
McIntosh holds the Series points lead by seven over Jade Avedisian coming into the weekend. That advantage once stood at 121 points over Gavin Miller prior to the summer break in June and has since been cut down as a result of only six top-five finishes and two podiums in the 13 races contested since then. Prior to the break, McIntosh had only two finishes outside the podium.
Despite he and Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports’ roller-coaster moments this season, they have plenty of reasons to be confident. In addition to winning a POWRi National Midget race at Jacksonville last year, McIntosh will finish-up the season in his home state of Oklahoma next month – a three-race swing that begins with his old home track Port City Raceway and ends with two races at I-44 Riverside Speedway, where he won on Friday night last year.
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN – On Friday, Jade Avedisian returns to Jacksonville Speedway for the second time since her history-making first national Midget series Feature win in June of last year.
Since that night, the 16-year-old Californian has gone on to become the Series’ all-time winningest driver, compiling five Toyota Racing Feature wins this year to go with the two races she topped in 2022. Avedisian currently sits second in the Series points standings, only seven behind leader McIntosh.
She comes into the three-race weekend riding high on the momentum of a win in the last Series race at Paragon Speedway two weeks ago and will need to at least keep pace with McIntosh in all three races if she and Keith Kunz Motorsports are to have a shot as the points championship in Oklahoma next month.
BACK IN BLACK – For the first time since Appalachian Midget Week, Kyle Jones rejoins the Series roster Friday and Saturday night behind the wheel of the Dan Minear-owned, Spike/Stanton #16.
Jones, 29, of Kennedale, TX, has made 11 starts with the Series this season, compiling four top-fives and seven top-10 finishes in that span. He tied his best finish of the season on a national Midget tour on Aug. 9 at Action Track USA in Pennsylvania in a Ripper/PME #60x owned by North Carolinian John Levecque. That night, he led laps in the Feature and brought home a third-place finish.
The last time he drove the Minear #16, he led laps as well, spending most of the Toyota Racing Feature at Southern Illinois Raceway out front before Avedisian passed him on a late restart for the win. Though he did not get the result he was hoping for, the run showed his ability to be competitive in any car at any track – an attribute he’ll need to bring with him again this weekend as he shoots for his first career national Midget Series win.
HOME GAME – If there’s anything Zach Daum needs at this point in the season on his path to a possible repeat as Series champion, it’s a three-pack of races in his home state.
Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, will get exactly that this weekend, piloting the Trifecta Motorsports #7U at a few tracks where he’s won before – Jacksonville and Highland. The open-wheel veteran won a POWRi Illinois Speedweek show at Jacksonville in 2016 and has notched multiple top-five finishes in Midget events there since. As for Highland, Daum once took the checkers in a local Micro Sprint event at the 1/4-mile oval nearly 10 years ago.
Lately, Daum has been on a remarkable surge, collecting six top-five finishes – including two wins – in the last seven Series events. These runs have been part of his larger, near season-long climb back up from the depths of the points standings, where he now sits fourth – 75 points out of the lead.
SHARK SIGHTING – Twenty-year-old Karter Sarff, of Mason City, IL, will join the Series roster this weekend, looking for a rebound from his last time out with the Xtreme Outlaws.
Sarff was victorious at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Aug. 4, winning the Toyota Racing Feature over Daum and Avedisian for his third national Midget series victory. His next Xtreme Outlaw weekend outing was not as fruitful, posting finishes of 18th and ninth three weeks ago at Davenport Speedway.
Sarff is trying to regain the POWRi National Midget League points lead that he once had after McIntosh took it with his top-five runs in Davenport. Though POWRi is not in action this weekend, Sarff will be tuning-up his machine for the final POWRi shows, co-sanctioned with Xtreme Outlaw championship weekend in October.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday, Sept. 15 at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, IL
Saturday, Sept. 16 at Highland Speedway in Highland, IL
Sunday, Sept. 17 at Red Hill Raceway in Sumner, IL
On the internet
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Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Cannon McIntosh: 4742 points | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
- Jade Avedisian: 4735 points (-7) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
- Gavin Miller: 4670 points (-72) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
- Zach Daum: 4667 points (-75) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Chase McDermand: 4624 points (-118) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Taylor Reimer: 4486 points (-256) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
- Hayden Reinbold: 4063 points (-679) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Austin Barnhill: 2999 points (-1743) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #17B
- Chance Crum: 2910 points (-1832) | Rudeen Racing #26
- Ethan Mitchell: 2497 points (-2245) | Bundy Built Motorsports #19M
Toyota Feature winners (9 drivers)
5 wins – Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports), Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries), Daniel Whitley (Abacus Racing), Karter Sarff (Sarff Racing), Daison Pursley (Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports), Gavin Miller (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (16 drivers)
101 laps – Jade Avedisian
88 laps – Zach Daum
80 laps – Cannon McIntosh
73 laps – Chase McDermand
72 laps – Ryan Timms
59 laps – Daniel Whitley
41 laps – Karter Sarff
36 laps – Gavin Miller
33 laps – Kyle Jones
30 laps – Daison Pursley
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (14 drivers)
4 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley, Chase McDermand, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer
1 award – Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Joe B. Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Briggs Danner
Heat Race winners (21 drivers)
9 wins – Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand
8 wins – Cannon McIntosh
6 wins – Zach Daum
5 wins – Hayden Reinbold
4 wins – Gavin Miller
3 wins – Ethan Mitchell, Daison Pursley
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker, Daniel Whitley, Ryan Timms
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Chase Johnson
High-points honors (15 drivers)
4 honors – Cannon McIntosh
3 honors – Chase McDermand
2 honors – Daniel Whitley, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller
1 honor – Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker, Daison Pursley, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms
Last Chance Showdown wins (12 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (18 drivers)
2 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Zach Daum, Cannon McIntosh
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Gavan Boschele, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Jerry Coons Jr, Jade Avedisian, Steve Buckwalter, Gavin Miller, Trevor Cline
Podium finishes (17 drivers)
11 podiums – Zach Daum
9 podiums – Chase McDermand, Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian
8 podiums – Gavin Miller
5 podiums – Taylor Reimer
3 podiums – Daniel Whitley, Ryan Timms
2 podiums – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones, Hayden Reinbold
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Jerry Coons Jr, Karter Sarff, Daison Pursley
Top-10 finishes (45 drivers)
21 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller
20 top-10s – Jade Avedisian
19 top-10s – Chase McDermand, Zach Daum
15 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
9 top-10s – Chance Crum, Hayden Reinbold
7 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Ethan Mitchell
6 top-10s – Ryan Timms
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Daniel Whitley, Karter Sarff, Austin Barnhill
4 top-10s – Gavan Boschele, Thomas Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg
3 top-10s – Chase Johnson, Briggs Danner, Cooper Williams
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker, Jerry Coons Jr, Mariah Ede, Daison Pursley, Tim Buckwalter, Mitchell Davis, Kyle Beilman, Trevor Cline
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Nick Drake, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller, Preston Lattomus, Bryan Stanfill
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley (1)
15. Fri, Aug. 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
16. Sat, Aug. 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Jade Avedisian (4)
17. Tue, Aug. 8 / Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway / Newmanstown, PA / Chase McDermand (3)
18. Wed, Aug. 9 / Action Track USA / Kutztown, PA / Chase McDermand (4)
19. Fri, Aug. 11 / Path Valley Speedway Park / Spring Run, PA / Daison Pursley (1)
20. Fri, Aug. 25 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Zach Daum (4)
21. Sat, Aug. 26 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Gavin Miller (1)
22. Fri, Sept. 1 / Paragon Speedway / Paragon, IN / Zach Daum (5)
23. Sat, Sept. 2 / Paragon Speedway / Paragon, IN / Jade Avedisian (5)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws go Two More Rounds With Cali Clique at Kings, Placerville
Tom Tarlton Classic puts $21,000 up for grabs at Kings, and Series makes highly anticipated return to Placerville
HANFORD, CA (September 12, 2023) - One more weekend of California Dreamin’ awaits the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars in 2023.
The Greatest Show on Dirt will carry a hotly contested points battle into a pair of “Golden State” facilities to wrap up this year’s west coast swing. First up is a Friday, Sept. 15 stop at Hanford, CA’s Kings Speedway for the Tom Tarlton Classic. As a nod to the longtime California car owner, the race will again award $21,00 to the winner.
The next night takes the tour north where Placerville Speedway is waiting and ready to host the World of Outlaws for the first time in four years at the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic. The World of Outlaws full-timers head into the weekend looking to rebound after being kept off the podium at Silver Dollar Speedway. And the Cali Clique aims to defend home turf at two more facilities.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
HOME IN HANFORD: Carson Macedo’s hometown of Lemoore, CA is a mere 10 miles down the road from Hanford, making Friday’s race as close to a home game as you can get for the World of Outlaws competitor. On top of the significance of racing where he’s from, the man that the race salutes – Tom Tarlton – played a major role in Macedo’s career.
The father-son duo of Tom and Tommy Tarlton own the Fresno based Tarlton Motorsports, and Tom happens to be Macedo’s uncle while Tommy is his cousin. When Macedo was struggling early in his career, the two stuck behind him and helped him arrive at where he is today. The 27-year-old’s first World of Outlaws win came behind the wheel of the Tarlton #21 in 2014.
Macedo has brought out his best talents each year for this event. The first wasn’t World of Outlaws sanctioned in 2020, but he was able to be in attendance and held off Kyle Larson for the triumph. The next year he went back-to-back. Last season his bid for a third straight $21,000 check fell a little short as he lost the lead late, so he’ll be hungry to climb back atop the podium this Friday.
On a relevant note, it’ll be Carson’s brother – Cole – owning the honors of driving the Tarlton machine this weekend.
SLIDIN’ INTO THE CENTRAL VALLEY: Friday’s race in Hanford is close to home for another team on the tour, too.
Roth Motorsports brings a two-car stable to Kings Speedway, which is less than an hour south from their Fresno shop. James McFadden and Buddy Kofoid will pilot the pair of #83 machines with hopes of grabbing the trophy for Dennis and Teresa Roth.
McFadden has competed five times at the Hanford oval, three times with the World of Outlaws and twice with the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC), and been on the podium four times but is still chasing a win. Kofoid has never competed there with the World of Outlaws but has been in the top five with the Sprint Car Challenge Tour (SCCT) 360 Sprints.
RETURN TO P-VILLE: Circumstances outside of Series and track control caused the cancelation of the Placerville Speedway date over the last three years, but the World of Outlaws are set to return to the bullring on Saturday for the first time since 2019.
The night will mark the World of Outlaws’ 10th visit to the El Dorado County quarter mile since the first trip back in 1985. Through nine Placerville races to date, seven different drivers have gone to Victory Lane. The most recent five have yielded no repeat winners.
Four years ago, when the World of Outlaws last rolled into Placerville, it was a California local claiming the checkered flag in the form of Shane Golobic. The Rocklin, CA driver is fresh off a sixth place showing at Gold Cup and will finally get the chance to defend his win this weekend.
THE BIG CAT’S BACK: One driver especially looking forward to the return to Placerville is Brad Sweet. The four-time Series champion is originally from Grass Valley, CA and now calls the Placerville area home. Sweet has a hand in helping promote this Saturday’s race.
Sweet has been stout recently at his home state bullring. In his last four Series starts at Placerville, he’s finished no worse than sixth and picked up a 2018 victory.
“The Big Cat” rolls into the weekend with the points lead and looks to add more cushion to the 82-marker margin that separates him and David Gravel.
OUTLAWS VS. CALI CLIQUE: The Cali Clique was clicking this past weekend in Chico, and the World of Outlaws hope to regain the upper hand on the rivalry with the “Golden State” gassers this weekend.
At Kings, Logan Schuchart stands out as a prime candidate to score one for the World of Outlaws. He’s topped two of the last four Series visits including a wild charge from 19th in 2017. Donny Schatz and David Gravel are also former Hanford winners. The locals typically haven’t excelled at Kings, but Tim Kaeding did claim one for California in 2003.
Over at Placerville, Donny Schatz (2015), David Gravel (2017), and Brad Sweet (2018) have won as World of Outlaws competitors and will be looking to do so again this Saturday.
Corey Day leads the California locals fresh off topping Gold Cup for his first career World of Outlaws win. Now he heads to Kings, where he’s already won four times with NARC in his young career. The Clovis, CA native has bested NARC at Placerville as well.
As previously stated, Shane Golobic is the most recent Series winner at Placerville. Since that 2019 triumph, the pilot of the NOS Energy Drink #17W has collected six Placerville wins in 360 Sprint Car competition.
After bagging a pair of runner-ups at Gold Cup, Justin Sanders is hungrier than ever for that first World of Outlaws win. The Aromas, CA native owns a stout résumé at Placerville with 10 Sprint Car triumphs at the quarter mile since the beginning of 2021.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, September 15 at Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA
Saturday, September 16 at Placerville Speedway in Placerville, CA
ON THE INTERNET
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (57/72 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (7686PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-82PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-106PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-322PTS) 5. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-356PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-358PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-452PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-580PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-1040PTS) 10. 7S – Robbie Price (-1422PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
7 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
6 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
5 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
4 wins – Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5), Corey Day (Jason Meyers Racing #14)
FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers):
261 laps – Brad Sweet
209 laps – James McFadden
204 laps – Rico Abreu
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
172 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
108 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
102 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
57 laps – Gio Scelzi
43 laps – Brent Marks
40 laps – Spencer Bayston, Corey Day
24 laps – Brian Brown
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
4 laps – Cole Macedo
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
13 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
10 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
4 QuickTimes – Rico Abreu
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Tanner Holmes
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (40 Drivers):
28 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
23 Heat Wins – David Gravel
15 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
14 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
12 Heat Wins – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
11 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck, Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (45 Drivers):
38 Dashes – Carson Macedo
36 Dashes – David Gravel
34 Dashes – Brad Sweet
27 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
25 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
22 Dashes – Donny Schatz
21 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Dashes – James McFadden
18 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Spencer Bayston
15 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck, Robbie Price, Kasey Kahne
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Corey Day
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Ian Madsen, Shane Golobic, Dominic Scelzi
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (33 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston, Robbie Price
2 LCS Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson, James McFadden
1 LCS Win – Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes, Austen Wheatley
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
5 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
2 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston, Corey Day, Robbie Price
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (26 Drivers):
26 Podiums – David Gravel
24 Podiums – Brad Sweet
16 Podiums – Carson Macedo
13 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
10 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Podiums – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Brent Marks, Gio Scelzi
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Corey Day
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders
TOP 10 FINISHES (60 Drivers):
51 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
48 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
47 Top 10s – David Gravel
40 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
39 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
36 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
35 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston
32 Top 10s – James McFadden
28 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
23 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
10 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Brock Zearfoss
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich
5 Top 10s – Corey Day
4 Top 10s – Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer, Cole Macedo, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Shane Stewart, Dave Blaney, Larry Wight, Dale Blaney, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Kerry Madsen, Jason Solwold, Shane Golobic, Chase Johnson
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
53. Thurs, Aug 31 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
54. Fri, Sept 1 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Rico Abreu (5)
55. Sat, Sept 2 / Skagit Speedway / Burlington, WA / Brad Sweet (7)
56. Mon, Sept 4 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Logan Schuchart (6)
57. Sat, Sept 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Corey Day (1)
1 MONTH ALERT: Oklahoma Tripleheader to Host Xtreme Outlaw Championship Finale in OctoberOKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Sept. 12, 2023) – For the second consecutive year, Oklahoma will be home of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota championship finale – one that’s already poised to be a barn burner.
Before the $25,000 championship check is handed out, drivers will contend at Port City Raceway, in Tulsa, OK, on Thursday, Oct. 12, and then run a doubleheader at I-44 Riverside Speedway, in Oklahoma City, OK, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14.
With six races left – starting with Jacksonville Speedway on Sept. 15, Highland Speedway on Sept. 16, and Red Hill Raceway on Sept. 17 – Oklahoma’s Cannon McIntosh holds a narrow seven-point lead over Jade Avedisian. Gavin Miller and reigning Series champion Zach Daum are also still in the fight, 72 and 75 points back, respectively, from the lead.
Last year, Daum, McIntosh and Avedisian walked away as Oklahoma winners. Daum’s win at Port City and McIntosh’s win at I-44 were their first wins with the Series. Avedisian’s I-44 win was her second after becoming the first female driver to take the checkered flag in a national Midget event.
The weekend will also feature the POWRi Midgets and host the final three races of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, paying out $2,500 to the winner. There’s another tight points battle in that hunt with Daum leading Avedisian by five points.
What you need to know:
DRC Sooner State 55 at Port City, Oct. 12
More Event Info
Track: 1/8 mile in Tusla, OK
Portcityraceway.net
Times (CT):
12 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available at the track
Last Race Video Recap (Oct. 13, 2022):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hcy6oiw5aw
Previous winner:
2022 – Zach Daum on Oct. 13
I-44 RIVERSIDE, Oct. 13-14
More Event Info
Track: 1/5 mile in Oklahoma City, OK
i44riversidespeedway.com
Times (CT):
3:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open
6 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Last Race Video Recap (Oct. 15, 2022):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlyzmp50UoQ
Previous Winners:
2022 – Cannon McIntosh on Oct. 14, Jade Avedisian on Oct. 15
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
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The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED: Corey Day Cruises to Gold Cup Win for First World of Outlaws Victory
The Clovis, CA phenom leads all 40 laps for Gold Cup glory in home state
CHICO, CA (September 9, 2023) - The Sprint Car world knew a Corey Day breakthrough on the big stage was imminent. And the day arrived Saturday at Silver Dollar Speedway’s California crown jewel event.
The Clovis, CA native has shined primarily on the west coast but also in other parts of the country over the past two years. Racking up wins against California’s toughest competition and impressing as he debuted at tracks in the Midwest suggested the kid was destined for stardom. And in Chico, CA, Day made the strongest testament to that path. In the 69th running of the Curb Records Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by Riebes Auto Parts, Day started on the pole and drove a perfect race to claim his first career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory. The 17-year-old led every circuit of the 40-lap finale to collect a $25,000 payday and a special triumph in his home state.
After the checkered flag flew, Day gassed the Jason Meyers Racing #14 around the quarter mile powered by emotion. After parking in Victory Lane, Day climbed completely atop the wing to a massive applause of the crowd happy to see one of their own take California’s biggest race.
“This is kind of where I got my start and really put myself on the map with my first breakout run,” Day said. “It’s unbelievable to be there. To do it in front of you fans is unreal. The amount of Corey Day shirts I’ve seen here this weekend is awesome. I appreciate you guys so much. I’m just at a loss for words. We’ve been close a couple times. We were close at Skagit, close at Perris and Bakersfield last year and couldn’t do it. This is a relief, for sure. It’s something I’ve dreamed about for a long time.”
The win came in only Day’s 19th career Feature start with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He became the seventh different driver to notch their first Series win at Silver Dollar Speedway and only the third, joining Kyle Larson (2011) and Jonathan Allard (2014), to do so in the Gold Cup finale. Day became the second competitor to earn their first victory this year along with Brady Bacon. The World of Outlaws all-time win list now sits at 151 different drivers. He also followed the footsteps of his car owner as Jason Meyers is a former Gold Cup champ (2010 & 2013).
For Day, the win came as a culmination of a nearly perfect night. After locking in the Toyota Racing Dash through his Thursday prelim night, the teenager was able to rest easy early on while most of the others competed in four Heat Races. When the time came to draw for Dash starting spots, Day was the last one to draw, and the one was all that was left, putting him on the pole. After trading a few sliders and crossovers with Buddy Kofoid, Day went on to top the Dash.
In the Feature, the main challenge became navigating a bevy of restarts early in the night. A collection of cautions interrupted the flow in the opening laps. But Day never got rattled. Each time the green flag flew, he would pull ahead of Buddy Kofoid.
As the race neared the halfway mark, the action ramped up behind Day. Kofoid tripped up on the cushion on Lap 15, allowing Justin Sanders and Carson Macedo by to take spots two and three. Then three circuits later, Macedo slipped by Sanders to take over the runner-up position.
Macedo looked to be closing on Day, but then disaster struck for the Lemoore, CA native on the 25th lap when he went over the cushion in Turn 2 and fell to 10th by the time he regained control, effectively ending his hopes. Sanders took over the second spot with Macedo’s misfortune.
As the laps faded, Day’s biggest challenge became traffic and getting smoothly through a part of the racetrack. He began to have problems exiting Turn 4 inside 10 laps to go allowing Sanders and Kofoid to close. The gap dwindled from over three seconds to less than two.
“I didn’t know if they (Sanders and Kofoid) were on me or if they weren’t,” Day admitted. “Honestly, I sucked on the bottom of (Turns) 3 and 4. I could not get off (Turn) 4 and get through the center to save my life. I’ve lost races by getting passed around the top at this place, and I’ve won doing the same thing, so I didn’t know where to be. I was just trying to get around lapped cars.”
But even with the trouble getting ahold of that part of the track, it wouldn’t matter in the end. Ultimately, Day maintained the speed he needed to take the checkered flag with more than a two-second lead and cement his name in the history books in front of his home crowd.
“It’s a dream come true,” Day said. “It’s been one of my goals for ever since I started racing. When you start racing, you want to be an Outlaw one day. To have my name on the list of winners is unreal.”
Claiming the second spot for the second night in a row was Justin Sanders. The result also marked Sanders’ second runner-up in the Gold Cup finale with the other coming in 2017. Overall, Sanders came away very satisfied with the effort of he and his Mittry 2X Racing team but did feel a tinge of disappointment with being a spot away.”
“This is awesome to run second at a big race like this,” Sanders said. “It’s kind of a bummer being just one spot short both nights. I would’ve liked to at least get one of them, but we’ll take it. Like I said, congrats to Corey. He’s going to win a lot of them. Hopefully we can get one one day.”
Completing the top three was Buddy Kofoid to give California natives a podium sweep every single night of this year’s Gold Cup. Like the two ahead of him, Kofoid landed on the podium both of his nights after topping Friday’s prelim. The Penngrove, CA native felt his Roth Motorsports #83 was strong enough to contend for the victory had circumstances presented him with the right opportunity.
“I felt like we had a really good car,” Kofoid said. “I moved up early to try the top, and it was just super dirty because the bottom was so good. I just tried to work it in and probably got tight a couple times and launched myself off and would fall back to fifth. I’d drive back to third, get second, fall back to fourth, and get back to second. So, I thought we had a really good car. I feel like even towards the end with Justin and I racing we were catching the leader a little bit. It would’ve been nice to have a yellow, or if the top would’ve come in a little bit better I feel like it would’ve created an even better race.
Dominic Scelzi and Brad Sweet rounded out the top five.
An 18th to ninth effort gave Chase Randall the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Spencer Bayston. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Dominic Scelzi, Carson Macedo, and Logan Schuchart.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars complete the west coast swing with two more nights in California. First up is Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA on Friday, September 15 for the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic. The next night takes the tour up to Placerville Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the racing live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 14-Corey Day[1]; 2. 2X-Justin Sanders[3]; 3. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[2]; 4. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[7]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[9]; 6. 17W-Shane Golobic[5]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 8. 5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 9. 57W-Chase Randall[18]; 10. 24X-Chase Johnson[12]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu[14]; 12. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz[20]; 14. 17M-Kalib Henry[11]; 15. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[16]; 16. 2-David Gravel[10]; 17. 42X-Justyn Cox[24]; 18. 83-James McFadden[21]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass[15]; 20. (DNF) 18-Giovanni Scelzi[17]; 21. (DNF) 0-Jonathan Allard[23]; 22. (DNF) X1-Michael Faccinto[13]; 23. (DNF) 92-Andy Forsberg[19]; 24. (DNF) 22-Ryan Bernal[22]
SILVER DOLLAR THRILLER: Last Lap Pass Lifts Buddy Kofoid to Gold Cup Prelim Victory
Kofoid outduels fellow Californian – Justin Sanders – in the final laps to top final Gold Cup prelim
CHICO, CA (September 8, 2023) - Silver Dollar Speedway delivered yet again.
The northern California bullring is known for providing some of the most intense, wheel-to-wheel battles in Sprint Car racing. And that’s exactly what the Chico, CA quarter mile offered on Friday night. The second and final prelim of the Curb Records Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by Riebes Auto Parts gave the fans a battle they’ll not soon forget. Two California heavyweights trading blows. A race coming down to the wire. And the outcome not being decided until the final lap.
When the dust settled at Silver Dollar Friday night, Buddy Kofoid arose triumphant after a fierce duel with Justin Sanders. After losing the lead coming to the white flag, Kofoid ripped back by Sanders on the final circuit to secure a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory in his home state. The grandstands erupted as one of their own climbed atop the wing of the California-based Roth Motorsports machine following a classic finish.
For the Penngrove native who has always held Gold Cup close to his heart, the victory brought out emotion amid the celebration.
“I grew up coming to the Gold Cup as a kid,” Kofoid said. “It was a family tradition for us to take the week off work and the week off school. We would stay here when I was four, five, six, seven, eight years old, so this race is super special to me. And to do it in the Dennis and Teresa Roth-owned #83JR is pretty damn cool.”
When the green flag flew, the war commenced right away between Kofoid and Sanders. Pole-sitter Chase Randall slipped back on the initial lap while Kofoid and Sanders traded the top spot multiple times. On the second circuit Kofoid looked under Sanders in Turns 1 and 2, but the yellow flag flew as they were side by side for a spinning Jonathan Allard.
On the restart Sanders was able to inch ahead, but Kofoid never let the Mittry Racing #2X leave his sights. Another caution on Lap 8 set up a pivotal restart.
Sanders maintained his advantage exiting Turn 2, but it was Spencer Bayston who stuck the bottom perfectly to get a massive launch down the back straightaway. Bayston slipped ahead of both of the top two and went high in Turns 3 and 4. Kofoid responded by throwing a huge slide job on the two to grab the top spot.
Once he took over the lead, Kofoid began to put some distance between himself and Bayston. Meanwhile, Sanders stalked the CJB Motorsports #5 in search of an opportunity to move back into the runner-up spot.
On Lap 22, the gap he needed opened as Sanders utilized a big run out of Turn 2 to slip by Bayston heading into the next set of corners. From there, the pursuit of Kofoid was on.
Sanders quickly began to cut into the lead little by little. A tenth or two was trimmed each lap as the duo navigated traffic until Sanders was on the tail tank of the Roth #83JR.
On Lap 29, Sanders gave the top in Turns 1 and 2 a try and was able to pull alongside Kofoid on corner exit before Kofoid nosed ahead as they roared into the next set of corners with the white flag in sight. Sanders again committed to the top and was able to clear Kofoid to take the lead as he raced across the line for the white flag.
Heading into Turn 1, Sanders had to dive under a lapped car and slipped up slightly off the bottom at the apex of the corner. Kofoid, who had been running the bottom every lap on that end of the racetrack, fully sent his machine at the cushion and nailed it perfectly to rip by Sanders off of Turn 2.
With the lead secured, Kofoid protected in the final set of corners to earn his first trip to World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Victory Lane since joining the legendary Roth Motorsports that’s long called Fresno, CA home.
“When we got to traffic, there were a couple guys that were just good enough that I couldn’t spring in front of them and put them away,” Kofoid explained. “Then I heard Justin, but I didn’t want to get off the bottom. I tried it once and didn’t feel good at all and moved right back down. I was content with the middle-top in (Turns) 3 and 4 because I could feel it cleaning off. Then I heard him and saw him, and then I saw the white (flag) and thought just my luck. Then I sent it on the top and that was the best it felt on the top all day. I kind of got lucky but also just had a really good car and great people working on it that allowed me to maneuver last minute and to pick him back off.”
On top of the victory, Kofoid also earned enough points to secure one of the two remaining spots for Saturday’s important Toyota Racing Dash.
Sanders came home with a bittersweet runner-up. The Aromas, CA native was three-quarters of a lap away from his first trip to World of Outlaws Victory Lane, and the defeat was a tough pill to swallow. But on the bright side, he snagged the final lock-in to the Dash for the finale to position himself strongly for a chance at $25,000 on Saturday.
“I still don’t know if I would’ve went to the top on that last lap going into (Turn) 1,” Sanders said. “Honestly, when I ripped around those guys and got in front of Jonathan (Allard), I thought I was going to be clear. Buddy just kicked it into another gear and ripped around us coming off of (Turn) 2.”
Dominic Scelzi came home third to complete a second consecutive all California native podium sweep. The Fresno, CA pilot wheeled the Scelzi Motorsports #41 from 10th to earn a strong result in his home state.
“We were good. We were really good actually,” Scelzi said. “We’ve got to figure out the first half of the night. We’ve got to qualify better. I don’t know what I was doing in the Heat Race. I tried to be a hero on the start and missed the slider. I think I was just trying a little too hard. Jimmy (Carr) gave me an awesome race car tonight, especially in the Feature. The way the racetrack played out, we just kept getting better and better.”
Spencer Bayston and Rico Abreu rounded out the top five.
Abreu also earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger as he drove from 21st to fifth.
Tanner Carrick came out on top of Low-E Insulation Qualifying to claim Simpson Performance Products QuickTime honors.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Chase Randall. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Justyn Cox, Ryan Bernal, and Justin Sanders.
Rico Abreu won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars return to Silver Dollar Speedway for the $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start finale of the 69th Gold Cup Race of Champions on Saturday, September 9. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the racing live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[3]; 2. 2X-Justin Sanders[2]; 3. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[10]; 4. 5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu[21]; 6. X1-Michael Faccinto[12]; 7. 22-Ryan Bernal[16]; 8. 2-David Gravel[6]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[9]; 10. 5V-Colby Copeland[11]; 11. 57W-Chase Randall[1]; 12. 88N-DJ Netto[13]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 14. 42X-Justyn Cox[17]; 15. 1T-Tanner Holmes[23]; 16. 9-Kasey Kahne[22]; 17. 83T-Tanner Carrick[8]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[14]; 19. 51-Shane Hopkins[24]; 20. 0-Jonathan Allard[5]; 21. 46JR-Joel Myers Jr[19]; 22. 7-Ashton Torgerson[15]; 23. 115-Nick Parker[18]; 24. 25S-Seth Standley[20]
HEROIC HOMECOMING: Late Pass Leads Kyle Larson to Second Straight Gold Cup Prelim Victory
The Californian slips by Chase Johnson on Lap 22 for Silver Dollar Speedway win
CHICO, CA (September 7, 2023) - California loves Kyle Larson. And Kyle Larson loves California.
The Elk Grove, CA native’s talents were shaped by “The Golden State’s” bullrings. And Larson enjoys any opportunity to return to those racetracks. On Thursday night, the opportunity arose for Larson to return to Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA, and for the second year in a row, Larson gave his home state fans a show with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. Fresh off a Southern 500 win with the NASCAR Cup Series last weekend, Larson flew to California for the opening prelim of the 69th Gold Cup Race of Champions. “Yung Money” lined up sixth for the 30-lap Feature, took the lead on the 22nd circuit, and drove away to the checkered flag for his 10th career win at the quarter-mile.
Any win at the historic Silver Dollar Speedway is a special one for Larson. Last year he, Brad Sweet, and Colby Copeland formed SLC Promotions and took the reins of the facility. Their efforts have already restored a measure of Gold Cup’s former glory. And Larson stood proud in Victory Lane in front of an admiring crowd as the atmosphere continues to grow toward feeling like the Gold Cup of old thanks in large part to his passion for the sport.
The only part that could make it any better for Larson? If he could stay to chase his third Gold Cup title, but NASCAR duties call.
“Thanks to all the fans. I wish I could stay the rest of the weekend but got to get to Kansas tomorrow,” Larson said. “It’s just great to see Gold Cup growing again. It’s awesome. I hope to hear about everybody having fun at the glow party… You get a little FOMO. You wish you could be at two places at once. It’s tough, but I’m fortunate to be here for Wednesday and Thursday. I wasn’t supposed to run tonight, but things changed with my schedule and was able to stay for tonight.”
While Larson began the main event back in sixth, it was Kalib Henry and Shane Golobic leading the field to green. But it was neither Henry or Golobic leading the opening lap. Fourth-starting Chase Johnson powered to third entering Turn 1 and went low while the front row starters opted for the high line. Johnson found enough grip to pull by Golobic going down the back straightaway and slide Henry for the lead in Turn 3.
Johnson wasted no time pulling ahead after the massive move from fourth to first while Larson quickly began his charge by jumping from sixth to fourth on the opening lap and claiming third on the next circuit.
At the front, Johnson drove away and even when first encountering traffic, he sliced through the slower cars to extend his lead. The Penngrove, CA native controlled the first half of the Feature.
Right at the halfway point was when Larson roared to life behind the wheel of the #57. The two-time Gold Cup champion began to pressure Henry for second. Then on the 15th lap Larson ripped the top in Turns 1 and 2 to take over the runner-up spot. Once he claimed second, Johnson’s lead began to vanish. On the lap Larson passed Henry, he was 2.047 seconds behind. The next lap he slashed the gap nearly in half to 1.197 seconds. Three laps later it was down to three tenths as he began to show Johnson a nose here and there.
On Lap 22 in traffic, the gap he needed opened as Larson ducked under Johnson exiting Turn 2 and cleared him heading into the next set of corners. Johnson tripped up on the cushion in Turn 4, and that was all Larson needed to drive away to the finish line with a four-second lead.
While the win will cap Larson’s racing for the week at Gold Cup, he fully intends to keep an eye from afar as the California crown jewel continues to grow again.
“I’ll for sure be tuned in on Saturday,” Larson said. “This is a race that I grew up coming to for so long. Won my first ever World of Outlaws race at this track in this event. This facility means a lot to me.”
After Johnson’s mistake on the cushion, Shane Golobic was able to roll by to claim the second spot. The pilot of the Matt Wood Racing/NOS Energy Drink #17W finished runner-up to continue his impressive year at Silver Dollar. Golobic is at four wins and two seconds in six starts at the Chico oval. His performance throughout the night earned him enough points to claim one of two lock-in spots for Saturday’s Toyota Racing Dash. Golobic came away happy with his team’s continued speed but wishing he could try the start of the race over.
“It just shows how fast this NOS Energy Drink #17W is,” Golobic said. “I didn’t do my job early in the race. You can’t go second to fourth and expect to do anything and let the #57 by early in the race. You’re going to be in trouble. I’ve got to clean that up. Really wish I could do that over to try again, but second is nothing to hang our heads about.”
Completing the top three by way of a charge from 11th was Corey Day in the Jason Meyers Racing #14. The Clovis, CA teenager completed an all-California native podium sweep by continuing his recent impressive stretch. Day is up to four consecutive World of Outlaws top fives and three podiums in the last four races. With Larson unable to attend Saturday, Day moved into the other available spot in Saturday’s Dash.
“We didn’t really have a good qualifying run there, and that hurt us in points,” Day said. “We needed to perform in that Feature, and that was about as good as I could do with no cautions. Glad we could be good at this place the first time here this year. We got rained out every single time we tried to come up here and race. Happy to run third our first night at this place for the biggest race of the year here.”
Logan Schuchart and Brad Sweet rounded out the top five.
Day’s efforts also earned him the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Carson Macedo grabbed another Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat Race One went to Andy Forsberg. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Sean Becker, Giovanni Scelzi, and Cole Macedo.
Dylan Bloomfield won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race was awarded to Chase Johnson. After leading the opening 21 laps, Johnson slipped back to seventh in the final rundown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are right back at Chico, CA’s Silver Dollar Speedway on Friday, September 8 for the second prelim of the 69th Gold Cup Race of Champions ahead of Saturday’s $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the racing live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[6]; 2. 17W-Shane Golobic[2]; 3. 14-Corey Day[11]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[8]; 7. 24X-Chase Johnson[4]; 8. 83-James McFadden[7]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[9]; 10. 17M-Kalib Henry[1]; 11. 3-Kaleb Montgomery[12]; 12. 20G-Noah Gass[10]; 13. 21-Cole Macedo[16]; 14. 83V-Dylan Bloomfield[21]; 15. 6-Tim Kaeding[14]; 16. 92-Andy Forsberg[13]; 17. 7S-Robbie Price[17]; 18. 1-Chance Grasty[22]; 19. 2K-Gauge Garcia[19]; 20. 12J-John Clark[20]; 21. 55D-Dawson Hammes[23]; 22. 87-Ashlyn Rodriguez[24]; 23. 77-Ryan Lippincott[18]; 24. 7B-Sean Becker[15]
RESURGENT SHARK: Logan Schuchart Rebounds with Labor Day Grays Harbor Victory
After a tough Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals, Schuchart celebrates Labor Day with win in Elma, WA
ELMA, WA (September 4, 2023) - The last two weeks couldn’t have been more different for Logan Schuchart. First, a two-night sweep in North Dakota elevated him to the highest of highs. Then the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals brought the opposite as he finished 13th or worse three straight nights.
On Monday at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, WA for the Labor Day Extravaganza, the Hanover, PA native returned to high ground. Schuchart led all but the first circuit of the 30-lap Feature on his way to a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car win. The Shark Racing pilot swiped the lead on Lap 2, worked through traffic, and benefited from some timely cautions to claim his third victory in the last six races. After that difficult stretch at Skagit, the Victory Lane visit served as a welcome confidence boost as Schuchart and the team continue their search to establish consistency.
“Skagit was tough on us. I’d like to get more consistent for sure. These guys work their butts off,” Schuchart said. “We’ve got a great group of people here at Shark Racing. They deserve the best. We’ll keep working hard and trying to get more consistent. Wins are great. It’s what you want. But to win championships, you’ve got to be more consistent.”
Schuchart moved up to 41 career World of Outlaws wins as he notched his sixth of 2023. Adding to his Grays Harbor triumph from 2021, Schuchart became the ninth different driver to top multiple races at the Washington oval.
After topping the Toyota Racing Dash, Schuchart led the field to green aboard his Drydene/Duramax #1S. On the first lap, outside pole sitter – Brad Sweet – snuck around Schuchart’s outside to nose ahead down the back straightaway. Coming to the line to complete the circuit Sweet narrowly beat him to lead Lap 1.
As the lead duo entered Turn 1 side by side on Lap 2, Schuchart used his momentum to throw a slide job and clear the Napa Auto Parts #49. Heading into Turn 3 Schuchart stayed far enough ahead to avoid a counter slider from Sweet.
On an early restart with 27 laps to go, battles broke out all over behind Schuchart. Rico Abreu pulled next to Sweet for second but couldn’t get by him. Behind them Donny Schatz and Buddy Kofoid engaged in war for fourth. The two traded sliders and crossovers and nearly touched wheels multiple times. Eventually, Schatz secured the spot.
At the front of the field, Sweet began to close in as Schuchart navigated traffic and the race neared the halfway mark. Schuchart struggled with a few lapped cars allowing Sweet to look under him. But Sweet lost momentum and not only couldn’t take the lead but also lost second to Abreu. Right after taking over runner-up, Abreu briefly challenged Schuchart for the top spot in traffic, but the yellow flag flew as Kofoid spun from his spot inside the top five.
On the ensuing restart, Schuchart pulled ahead while Sweet attempted to slide Abreu but couldn’t clear him.
As the laps dwindled Schuchart again found himself in heavy traffic. Abreu capitalized by closing in and appeared poised to duel with Schuchart. But with three laps to go, one final caution gave Schuchart clean air to the end and effectively sealed the victory.
When the green lights came back on Schuchart powered ahead and cruised to the checkered flag with over a one and a half second lead.
“I feel like the cautions definitely helped me out,” Schuchart said. “There wasn’t a whole lot around the bottom. I ran around there the first corner and heard Brad beside me and moved up right away to try and take his line and run a decent pace… My guys are working their butts off, and we’re picking up some wins here the past couple weeks, so it feels good.”
Abreu crossed the finish line in second for yet another strong run in what’s been an amazing year. The St. Helena, CA native upped his podium total for the season to 13, more than double his previous personal best for one season with the World of Outlaws. Abreu came away happy with the result but wished traffic could’ve played more of a factor to heighten his chances of a win.
“Really thankful for these guys on this car. Everybody works really hard,” Abreu said. “Lapped traffic, we needed that tonight. To get by Brad off the bottom. And Ricky (Warner) kept telling me the race was going to be won off Turn 4 on the bottom. I just waited and waited down there, moved up and then back down. Just the pace was so fast at the end of the race in clean air. You can almost run wide open around here.”
In the closing laps, Donny Schatz was able to slip under Sweet to snag the final podium spot in the Advance Auto Parts #15. Like Abreu, Schatz now owns a baker’s dozen top threes in 2023 with the World of Outlaws. And also like Abreu, the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing pilot hoped to contend with more traffic in the Feature.
“My guys did a great job, pretty solid night,” Schatz said. “We were competitive there most of the time. If we would’ve stayed in traffic, we might’ve been able to move around and do something. All in all a good night. The racetrack worked out fine. We could make the bottom work early and in traffic. Hats off to my guys.”
Brad Sweet and Corey Day completed the top five.
A 21st to seventh drive gave James McFadden the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Rico Abreu began the night with his second straight Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award and the 17th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Brad Sweet (279th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two and Three were topped by Logan Schuchart (117th of career) and Buddy Kofoid (14th of career).
Logan Schuchart claimed the Toyota Racing Dash.
Austen Wheatley topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Brake of the Race was given to Buddy Kofoid after his mid-race crash ended a potential top five run.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars invade California for the first time in 2023 as Chico, CA’s Silver Dollar Speedway for the 69th Gold Cup Race of Champions. The three-night (September 7-9) event features split-field prelims on Thursday and Friday before concluding with Saturday’s $25,000-to-win finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the racing live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 5. 14-Corey Day[5]; 6. 2-David Gravel[10]; 7. 83-James McFadden[21]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[12]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 10. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[7]; 11. 2X-Justin Sanders[17]; 12. 1T-Tanner Holmes[9]; 13. 55-Trey Starks[14]; 14. 5-Spencer Bayston[13]; 15. 9-Kasey Kahne[18]; 16. 7S-Robbie Price[15]; 17. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[11]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[16]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass[23]; 20. 44W-Austen Wheatley[19]; 21. 9A-Luke Didiuk[22]; 22. (DNF) 21S-Jesse Schlotfeldt[24]; 23. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[6]; 24. (DNF) 21-Cole Macedo[20]
Jade Avedisian Executes Late-Race Pass at Paragon to Win Fifth of Season
Seven points separate McIntosh from Avedisian in championship standings with six races left
PARAGON, IN (Sept. 2, 2023) – Her first lap of the weekend in competition ended sitting upside down in the middle of the frontstretch, but her final lap ended with a trip to Victory Lane.
Jade Avedisian engineered one of the most notable comebacks of the season Saturday night at Paragon Speedway, winning her fifth Feature of the season with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota – approximately 26 hours after going for a wild crash-and-flip on her first lap of Qualifying Friday.
Her team at Keith Kunz Motorsports rolled out the backup Mobil 1, LynK/Toyota #71 after the crash and pressed onward as she battled back to a seventh-place finish in the main event. After clearing her head of the Friday blunder, Avedisian came back with vengeance in Saturday night’s Feature, taking the lead on the final restart from Ryan Timms to bank the $5,000 grand prize and put an exclamation point on a critical weekend before the chase for the championship begins to wind down.
“Last night was super tough,” Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, said. “Flipping in Qualifying is never a good thing. It’s one thing when you flip trying to win a race. When you flip in Qualifying, it’s just not a good feeling.”
“There’s no quit in this team, and I’m just truly grateful to be here and happy to be in Victory Lane again.”
In securing her seventh career Series victory, Avedisian also took a chunk out of her deficit in the points standings, going from 31 points out of the lead entering Saturday night down to only seven currently. With six races left on the schedule and three opponents also within striking distance behind her, Avedisian has little doubt of her and the team’s chances to be the ones left standing after the season’s over in October.
“I truly feel like this team is very capable of getting the championship,” Avedisian said. “It’s just going to be up to me to limit the mistakes. There’s only six more races to go, so it’s gonna come down to point-for-point. Hopefully, we can do good under the pressure; I feel like we can.”
While Avedisian got the upper hand in the end on Saturday, it was Chase McDermand who jumped out to the early lead from outside the front row and led the opening laps before Ryan Timms took advantage of an opening down low and threw a big slide job to take the top spot on Lap 10. Timms, the 17-year-old open-wheel star from Oklahoma City, OK, then set sail on the field in a long green flag stretch after a restart at the halfway point, leading 21 total laps and opening up a three-second gap in traffic before the caution was thrown again with five laps left.
With his large lead now erased and both Avedisian and McDermand right on his bumper for the restart, Timms ensured to hit his marks as the green flag dropped once again, but quickly encountered resistance.
“I slowed way down to hit the bottom because it was starting to slick-off real good,” Timms said. “I got a little push and pushed up the track. Going into Turn 3, I was expecting a slider. I got to about the middle of the corner, didn’t see anyone, and all of a sudden, I see a car right in front of me.”
McDermand pinned the throttle on the restart and headed full-bore into Turn 1, riding the extreme top side of the 3/8-mile course in an attempt to get by Avedisian for second. Once he advanced position down the backstretch, he quickly threw it down low under Timms in another slide job attempt for the lead but was unsuccessful after making contact in Turn 4.
“He backed up into me,” Timms said. “He got me all jacked-up and then got himself jacked-up, and Jade went under both of us.”
When McDermand and Timms scrubbed wheels in Turn 4, Avedisian was right there to take advantage, sneaking past both of them on the bottom of the track to swipe the top spot.
“I was just hoping and praying the third-place guy was gonna throw something, which he did, because I had nothing to throw; my restart was really bad,” Avedisian said. “It just bunched them up, and I was able to clear them off Turn 4. Sometimes, you’d just rather be lucky than good.”
From there, Avedisian was in control of her own racing destiny. She went nearly mistake-free in the closing laps, holding off Timms and the rest of the field behind her and garnered her seventh career Series win.
Timms quickly recovered to second from the incident on the restart, but despite his efforts, was unable to catch Avedisian in the end. After leading 21 laps – most of any driver for the third time this season – he, once again, comes up short in pursuit of his first career Xtreme Outlaw Series win.
“On the three nights I’ve been leading, we’ve got a blown tire, blown-up motor, and then just getting wheeled for the lead,” Timms said. “I feel like I’m doing everything I can here; just need a little bit of luck.”
Zach Daum crossed the stripe in third to collect his third podium in the last four races. With the win Friday and podium on Saturday, the Pocahontas, IL-driver once again chipped away at his points gap – now down to 75.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action in two weeks’ time for a three-race swing through Illinois at Jacksonville Speedway (Sept. 15), Highland Speedway (Sept. 16) and Red Hill Raceway (Sept. 17). Tickets for all three events will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (35 Laps): 1. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[5]; 3. 7U-Zach Daum[8]; 4. 08-Cannon McIntosh[10]; 5. 40-Chase McDermand[2]; 6. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[1]; 7. 97-Gavin Miller[4]; 8. 55-Trevor Cline[13]; 9. 31B-Kyle Beilman[9]; 10. 75AU-Bryan Stanfill[15]; 11. 81-Dakota Gay[12]; 12. 93C-Chett Gehrke[14]; 13. 9M-Zach Wigal[11]; 14. 25K-Taylor Reimer[7]; 15. 17B-Austin Barnhill[6]
TASTE OF SWEET VICTORY: Brad Sweet Roars to the Win in Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals Finale
The California veteran holds off California phenom Corey Day for $26,000 payday
BURLINGTON, WA (September 2, 2023) - Thursday ended in bitter defeat for Brad Sweet at Skagit Speedway. But the Grass Valley, CA had no intentions of the same fate on Saturday as he found the taste of sweet victory.
Two days after Sheldon Haudenschild slipped by him on the final circuit, Sweet found himself in a similar spot leading late with Corey Day breathing down his neck. This time, though, Sweet would not be denied as he held off the teenage sensation on his way to Victory Lane at the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals. After the tough loss Thursday and running 10th Friday, Sweet saved his best for the last and most important day as the win came with a hefty $26,000 paycheck for the driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing/Napa Auto Parts #49.
“I get tired of getting passed late in these races,” Sweet said. “I saw the 14 (Day) climbing the board, and I saw the top getting cleaner and cleaner. Typically, he’s kind of one of those guys that’ll find a line. I’ve watched a lot of video, and he always seems to make a lot of speed on the cushion. I was a little nervous. I felt really good on the bottom, but you don’t really know what’s up there until you go up there. So, I tried it one lap and realized my car wasn’t as good up there, so I had to pretty much commit to the bottom. You keep your tires cooler on the bottom, so I felt like even if he stayed with me for a few laps his tires would get hot. It was a lot more challenging to make speed on the cushion. I just tried to hit my lines and drive as hard as I possibly could those last 10 laps. Just happy to be in Victory Lane.”
Sweet’s 2023 win total with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars grew to seven, giving him sole possession of the second most this season. His career win total rose to 86, putting him in a tie with former teammate – Daryn Pittman – and David Gravel for ninth on the all-time list. Two of those 86 checkered flags have come courtesy of Skagit.
And most importantly, the current point leader added some more cushion to his lead as he pursues a fifth straight title.
The 35-lap Feature was led to green by James McFadden and Sheldon Haudenschild after the duo finished first and second in the Toyota Racing Dash. When the green lights brought the field to life, McFadden rolled ahead to lead the opening lap.
Sweet started third and quickly got on the move as he threw a slide job at Haudenschild to take over second on Lap 2 but Haudenschild countered with a crossover. Three laps later Sweet rolled by the NOS Energy Drink #17 to regain control of runner-up and held onto the spot.
Shortly after claiming second, “The Big Cat” began the hunt for the lead. Up ahead, McFadden stayed committed to the top while Sweet stayed glued to the bottom. As they began to work through traffic, Sweet found the opening he needed on Lap 8 as he slipped under the Australian to grab the lead.
With the top spot secured, Sweet began to check out. The four-time and defending Series champion expertly worked through traffic as the margin between him and McFadden grew.
It wasn’t until late in the race that a challenger arose to face off with Sweet. Fresh off his third career World of Outlaws podium on Friday, Corey Day flexed his muscle early on in Saturday’s main event by starting 10th and cracking the top five on the eighth circuit. Then shortly after a restart with 12 laps to go, Day banged the cushion around Roth Motorsports teammates – Buddy Kofoid and James McFadden – to jump into second.
A restart with eight laps to go put the Clovis, CA phenom on the tail tank of Sweet for a quick dash to the finish.
When the green flag flew, Sweet, knowing Day must’ve been making speed on the top – abandoned the bottom for a set of corners to test the waters on the cushion. Day drew alongside in Turns 1 and 2, but Sweet was able to pull ahead down the back straightaway and shut the door entering Turn 3.
Day returned to the cushion and gathered enough momentum to close in multiple times. From laps 27 through 32, the gap between the two was less than half a second each time they crossed the line. But unfortunately for Day, a small mistake on Lap 33 in Turn 2 allowed Sweet to pull away to nearly a second lead. Sweet stayed comfortably ahead over the final two laps to claim the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals.
“We’ve gotten passed on the last lap three or four times this year it seems like and should’ve won more races,” Sweet said. “But we all stick together and win together and lose together. Tonight, all the hard work paid off. We had a great car all weekend, and to come out on top on the final night is what it’s all about.”
Day held onto the second spot to notch back-to-back World of Outlaws podiums after a third on Friday. The 17-year-old is up to four podiums in only 17 Series starts driving the Jason Meyers Racing #14. Saturday provided more evidence that a win with The Greatest Show on Dirt isn’t a matter of if for Day, but when.
Completing the top three was early race leader – James McFadden. He couldn’t hold back Sweet and Day after pacing the opening seven laps but did hold on for his eighth podium of the season aboard the Roth Motorsports #83.
Buddy Kofoid and David Gravel rounded out the top five.
Corey Day’s drive from 10th to second earned him the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
For the third time in 2023 and 16th time in his career, Rico Abreu claimed Simpson Performance QuickTime Award.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Abreu (42nd Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by James McFadden (48th of career), Carson Macedo (110th of career), and Buddy Kofoid (13th of career).
James McFadden won the Toyota Racing Dash.
The Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown belonged to Robbie Price.
After running up front in the Feature but getting upside down, Sheldon Haudenschild was given the Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars stay in the state of Washington but move to Elma’s Grays Harbor Raceway on Monday, September 4 for a Labor Day battle. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 2. 14-Corey Day[10]; 3. 83-James McFadden[1]; 4. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[5]; 5. 2-David Gravel[9]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[8]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 8. 18S-Jason Solwold[11]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 10. 9-Kasey Kahne[6]; 11. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[14]; 13. 1S-Logan Schuchart[19]; 14. 2X-Justin Sanders[18]; 15. 55-Trey Starks[12]; 16. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[15]; 17. 7S-Robbie Price[21]; 18. 95-Justin Youngquist[24]; 19. 96-Greg Hamilton[17]; 20. 21-Cole Macedo[23]; 21. (DNF) 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 22. (DNF) 1T-Tanner Holmes[13]; 23. (DNF) 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 24. (DNF) 99-Eric Fisher[22]
Zach Daum Leads Flag-to-Flag at Paragon for Fifth Win of Season
PARAGON, IN (Sept. 1, 2023) – If there’s one pair in the Midget racing world heating up at exactly the right time, it’s Zach Daum and Trifecta Motorsports. Their fifth Feature win of the season Friday night at Paragon Speedway has not only made Daum the winningest driver on tour thus far, but also given him a chance to repeat as champion of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Since their pairing exactly three months ago, Trifecta has helped Daum surge in the driver championship standings from 287 points back in ninth place up to fourth, now only 82 points behind the leader with seven races left. Though he has his doubts about a title repeat, Daum has other goals to meet by season’s end.
“I don’t know if there’s enough time in the championship to catch them guys, so at this point in time, you’re just racing for wins,” Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, said. “If we don’t win the championship, I at least want to win the most races.”
Friday featured the latest installment of team’s success story as Daum led all 30 circuits around the 3/8-mile of Paragon – one week following their victory at Davenport Speedway – nearly unchallenged to collect the $4,000 grand prize and Trifecta’s fifth national Midget Series victory.
“It’s pretty surreal how quickly we’ve gelled,” Daum said. “We’ve been really, really consistent, and there’s five wins in the equation, too. That’s cool.”
An inversion pill draw of six put Daum on the front row of the main event, which he took advantage of and jumped out to the lead on the opening lap. He opened a gap of over two seconds inside the first 10 laps, then stretched it to over three seconds before the race’s first caution with 18 laps complete.
“I hate getting into the lead early in the race; you feel like a sitting duck,” Daum said. “Luckily, we were out front and could run our own race.”
Directly behind him for the ensuing restart was 16-year-old Gavin Miller, of Allentown, PA, hot on the trail of another Feature win after breaking through to Victory Lane last weekend. Miller looked low on Daum out of Turn 2 several times but was unable to pull even and set up a pass for the lead.
Daum altered his line around the track slightly for the restarts, entering the corners differently to try and gain more speed and break away from the field again.
“I figured just give me a lap to get my momentum and then I’d go back to the line I was running,” Daum said. “I kinda didn’t want [Miller] to snooker me and then me move all the way to the bottom like he was, and him roll around me in the middle.”
In the end, Miller was unable to catch the man out front and settled for runner-up honors, shrinking his points gap down to 71. Daum’s veteran smarts behind the wheel propelled him across the line first for the second time in three races.
“I didn’t know if there was anybody there or not; I just tried to hit my marks,” Daum said. “When you’re on the pole – you’re fortunate enough to be on the front row, just don’t give the Feature away.”
For the second time in three races, Hayden Reinbold completed the podium with his third-place efforts. After riding his learning curve for most of the season, Reinbold has been on a hot streak as of late with six top-10 finishes in his last seven Series races.
“As you keep running forward, you realize where you are and where you deserve to be,” Reinbold said. “My car’s been super fast lately. Just need to keep doing my job and I feel like we can get a win here soon.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets return to Paragon Speedway for one more night of competition Saturday, Sept. 2, alongside the 410 Non-Wing Sprint Cars and Hornets. Tickets will be on sale at the gate; live stream available at DIRTVision.com or on the DIRTVision app.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7U-Zach Daum[2]; 2. 97-Gavin Miller[3]; 3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 4. 40-Chase McDermand[6]; 5. 25K-Taylor Reimer[9]; 6. 67-Ryan Timms[7]; 7. 71-Jade Avedisian[8]; 8. 08-Cannon McIntosh[5]; 9. 17B-Austin Barnhill[10]; 10. 55-Trevor Cline[17]; 11. 75AU-Bryan Stanfill[1]; 12. 31B-Kyle Beilman[15]; 13. 81-Dakota Gay[11]; 14. 99K-Robert Carson[16]; 15. 93C-Chett Gehrke[18]; 16. 18N-Weston Gorham[12]; 17. 21D-Justin Dickerson[13]; 18. 25-Jacob Denney[14]
SKAGIT SAGE: Rico Abreu Aces Skagit for Victory on Night Two of Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals
The Californian cruises to fifth World of Outlaws triumph of the season and first at Skagit
BURLINGTON, WA (September 1, 2023) - The magical 2023 season for Rico Abreu continues.
Since he won his first Sprint Car race of 2023 back in March at Lincoln Speedway, Abreu hasn’t slowed down as he’s put together a career year. The trend continued on Friday at Skagit Speedway as the St. Helena, CA native controlled all 30 laps of the Feature to top night two of the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals.
With renowned crew chief – Ricky Warner – leading a crew filled out by Zack Middlebrooks and Brady Forbrook, Abreu and company have been one of the fastest cars in the nation. And Abreu was quick to show appreciation for their efforts in helping him continue to arrive in Victory Lane.
“Hats off to my incredible team. Their critical thinking is unbelievable and they just execute when the time matters,” Abreu said. “Like I said, Ricky Warner, Zack, and Brady they work really good together. It’s a really cool time for me to be a part of such an unbelievable team that believes in me.”
Abreu is now up to five World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victories this year, moving his career total up to 14, enough for 37th on the all-time win list. In overall Sprint Car competition this year, Abreu is up to 10 triumphs. Skagit became the 10th different track that Abreu has won at with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
After topping the Toyota Racing Dash, David Gravel led the field to green with Abreu to his outside. Abreu used the outside line to his advantage as he ripped the top to take the top spot and lead the opening circuit.
A Lap 2 red flag re-racked the field for an early restart. Abreu chose the outside and again pulled ahead of the field.
While Abreu extended his advantage in the early going, the action heated up behind him for spots inside the top five. Corey Day and Donny Schatz engaged in a war for the fourth spot in the early stages. Day opted for the top while Schatz rolled the bottom. The duo exchanged the position multiple times before Day maintained control.
Ahead of Day and Schatz, Thursday’s winner – Sheldon Haudenschild – closed on Gravel for the runner-up spot. On the 10th circuit Haudenschild pulled the trigger on a slide job to take over second. A lap later, Day moved by Gravel to climb onto the podium.
A few laps after passing Gravel for second, Haudenschild began to cut into Abreu’s advantage. On lap 13 he slashed the nearly two second gap almost in half. Four laps later, the Wooster, OH driver trimmed it down to seven tenths of a second.
But right as it appeared a battle for the lead might be brewing, Abreu found his rhythm and began to inch away again. Right after Haudenschild had closed in, Abreu pushed his advantage back over a second in one lap, and it continued to grow as he navigated traffic.
“I really tried to judge my pace in traffic,” Abreu explained. “I just noticed the more I spun my tires, the more the lapped cars drove away from me. The top would get dirty as guys were running down there, so I ran down a few laps just to see if I could maintain pace. Once guys started really slowing down at the end, I could really move up and make some steam. I started cheating it in (Turns) 1 and 2. You judge your pace off lapped traffic and try to listen behind you. I knew the 17 or the 2 was probably running it just as hard as I was and I wasn’t passing lapped cars. You just have to process things while you’re racing. I just kept my tires underneath me and everything cooled down and my car just kept getting better and better.”
Abreu’s continually improving race car proved to be too much for the competition to overcome. His lead continued to grow and eclipsed two seconds on Lap 25. Over the final five laps the gap hovered around that margin until Abreu took the checkered flag to seal a commanding win at an event he’s had his eyes on for a while.
“It’s just an amazing racetrack,” Abreu said. “Kevin Rudeen and everybody do an unbelievable job here. I know Peter Murphy and Chuck with Sage (Fruit) do great for this event. I made sure to mark it down on our calendar to be here and to be a part of this. I really love racing on the west coast.”
Haudenschild’s bid for back-to-back wins came up a spot short as he brought the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink #17 home second. The result marked his third podium in the last four races and 10th overall of the year, making him the seventh driver to reach double digit top threes. Haudenschild felt it took him a little too long to get going early in the race to have a chance at challenging Abreu.
“I don’t know if his car was better,” Haudenschild said. “I think Rico did a really good job. He was hammering it right from the get go. I probably waited 10 or 12 laps until I really got with it there.”
Rounding out the top three was Clovis, CA phenom – Corey Day – aboard the Jason Meyers Racing #14. “The Golden State” teenager was making only his 16th career World of Outlaws Feature start and notched his third podium. It served as a revitalizing result for Day after getting caught up in a wreck during Thursday’s opener. Day also continued his trend of success at Skagit after topping both prelims of Dirt Cup in June with the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) before running third in the finale.
“Last night didn’t go our way. I felt like we had a really good car and just wasn’t really given the chance there to see what we could do,” Day said. “To come here and run good with NARC is one thing, but to come here and run good with the Outlaws is a completely different thing. These are the best guys in the country.”
Donny Schatz and David Gravel completed the top five. With his fifth place run and Brad Sweet coming home 10th, Gravel chipped 10 points off Sweet’s championship lead. The margin now sits at 68 markers.
Gravel also claimed the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award, his 10th of the season and 107th of his career.
Robbie Price wheeled the Sides Motorsports #7S from 25th to 15th for the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One was topped by David Gravel (233rd Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four went to Spencer Bayston (19th of career), Donny Schatz (521st of career), and Rico Abreu (41st of career).
James McFadden won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Trey Starks. After a Heat Race crash ended his Thursday night early, Starks was caught up in a Feature crash on Friday to end his main event.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are at Skagit Speedway for the third straight night on Saturday, September 2 for the $26,000-to-win finale of the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 3. 14-Corey Day[6]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 5. 2-David Gravel[1]; 6. 9-Kasey Kahne[8]; 7. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[12]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[13]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 10. 49-Brad Sweet[9]; 11. 2X-Justin Sanders[10]; 12. 83-James McFadden[21]; 13. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[17]; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart[23]; 15. 7S-Robbie Price[25]; 16. 5-Spencer Bayston[7]; 17. 1T-Tanner Holmes[22]; 18. 21-Cole Macedo[11]; 19. 18S-Jason Solwold[20]; 20. 21S-Jesse Schlotfeldt[16]; 21. 99-Eric Fisher[19]; 22. 19-Colby Thornhill[24]; 23. 9A-Luke Didiuk[18]; 24. 95-Justin Youngquist[15]; 25. (DNF) 55-Trey Starks[14]
HOLY HAUD: Sheldon Haudenschild Wheels from 16th to Victory on Night One of Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals
Haudenschild completes amazing drive for biggest charge to World of Outlaws victory in six years
BURLINGTON, WA (August 31, 2023) - On Thursday night at Skagit Speedway, Sheldon Haudenschild did Sheldon Haudenschild things.
He’s known for his exciting driving style. He’s known for venturing to lanes on the racetrack others shy away from. He’s known for bringing the fans to their feet. And he used every ounce of those traits on his way to victory on night one of the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals. With a drive that undoubtedly made his legendary father – Jac Haudenschild – proud, Sheldon wheeled the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing machine from 16th to the win. The Wooster, OH native sliced through the field in a thrilling display and snatched the lead from Brad Sweet on the final lap to secure a revitalizing victory.
“I feel like we say it every time, but it’s been a struggle of a year,” Haudenschild said. “We want to win more than anything, and we just haven’t put ourselves in position. We didn’t tonight either, but we got it done.”
The 16th spot was the farthest back a driver had won a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car race from since Logan Schuchart drove from 19th at Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) on March 31, 2017 – a 466 race gap.
Haudenschild is up to three World of Outlaws wins for the season and 34 for his career. The win was his third at Skagit, putting him in a tie for the second most in Series history at the Burlington, WA oval.
Another fact making the triumph even sweeter? Haudenschild was celebrating his 30th birthday – the second time he’s topped a Skagit race as a b-day celebration.
When the 30-lap Feature began it was Tanner Holmes and Giovanni Scelzi leading the field to green. Heading into Turn 1 Scelzi pulled ahead for the early advantage to pace the opening circuit.
Scelzi quickly neared traffic only a few laps into the main event, and the racing up front ramped up. Holmes closed in and took a swing at the top spot but Scelzi fended him off. Shortly after Holmes’ attempt for the lead, Brad Sweet and James McFadden slipped by to take the second and third spots.
Chaos struck on the 10th lap when Scelzi smacked the front stretch wall and bounced into McFadden who was challenging for the lead. The contact caused McFadden to spin and brought out a caution.
In the second half of the race the leaders again faced heavy lapped traffic. Scelzi struggled to work through the slower cars, and Sweet closed in. Then on Lap 19, “The Big Cat” pounced with a slide job to take over the top spot. The four-time and defending champion then pulled ahead as the race dipped inside 10 laps to go.
Behind Sweet, Haudenschild was surging in the NOS Energy Drink #17. He located a line in Turns 3 and 4 that nobody else could navigate. The gasser from “The Buckeye State” put all four tires in the fluff entering Turn 3 and powered down the banking to the bottom to get a huge run down the front straightaway.
“I feel like there after one of the restarts I kind of packed it in a little bit,” Haudenschild said of finding the groove. “I saw the 18 (Scelzi) up there doing it. Then it looked like he kind of aborted mission. I felt really smooth up there and could diamond that corner off and stay away from that ledge in Turn 4.”
On the 21st circuit, Haudenschild moved into fourth. Two laps later he moved into the runner-up spot.
Over the next few circuits Haudenschild quickly closed on the tail of the Kasey Kahne Racing #49. A couple close calls with lapped traffic nearly cost him an opportunity to take the lead as the laps waned.
But Haudenschild rallied with a major run with two laps to go and looked underneath Sweet heading into Turn 1. Sweet fended him off and took the white flag a car length ahead. Sweet went low in Turns 1 and 2 while Haudenschild went high and blasted by Sweet exiting Turn 2. Haudenschild protected in Turns 3 and 4 and held on to cap an incredible drive.
“I thought I got my nose under Corey (Day) and he’d let me by there but had to kind of take one lap off and regain how to get around him,” Haudenschild said of being in traffic late. “I had to see if it was plausible to go run the 49 down. It was close. He pushed in Turns 3 and 4 the one time, and I kind of figured we had to go then.”
Sweet’s runner-up marked his 23rd podium of the World of Outlaws season. While coming up short after taking the white flag with the lead was disappointing, Sweet did manage to extend his points lead as he pursues his fifth straight championship. The Grass Valley, CA native admitted he might’ve become a little too conservative in the closing laps.
“I wasn’t getting by those last couple lapped cars,” Sweet said. “I felt like they were setting a pretty good pace and I was setting a good enough pace, I thought. But obviously Sheldon found a new line, and that’s what it takes to win these races is searching around. My car didn’t really like to go up in the rough stuff, so I just kind of committed to staying down in the racing groove. I got a little free at the end but maybe just a little too conservative.”
Rounding out the top three was early race leader – Gio Scelzi. The KCP Racing pilot led the opening 18 laps, but the damage sustained after his contact with the wall made it difficult to drive his #18 machine. He still managed to hold on for his fifth podium of his rookie World of Outlaws campaign.
“I knocked the Jacobs Ladder off of it, and it wasn’t undriveable, just made it really hard to get up and get your right rear (tire) propped up and run above all the stuff like Sheldon was,” Scelzi said. “You could pass guys high and low. It was just really treacherous off (Turn) 4 where the curb was and on exit.”
Tanner Holmes and Spencer Bayston completed the top five.
Haudenschild’s 16th to the win drive earned him the KSE Racing Hard Charger honors.
Tanner Holmes claimed his second Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award in six races since joining Shark Racing.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Tanner Holmes (first Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Donny Schatz (520th of career), Carson Macedo (109th of career), and James McFadden (47th of career).
Tanner Holmes won the Toyota Racing Dash.
Robbie Price claimed the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Skagit Speedway for night two of the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals on Friday, September 1 before Saturday’s $26,000 finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[16]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[4]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 4. 1T-Tanner Holmes[1]; 5. 5-Spencer Bayston[7]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz[8]; 7. 9-Kasey Kahne[13]; 8. 2-David Gravel[3]; 9. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[14]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu[9]; 11. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[20]; 12. 83-James McFadden[6]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[12]; 14. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 15. 18S-Jason Solwold[11]; 16. 1S-Logan Schuchart[15]; 17. 2X-Justin Sanders[18]; 18. 7S-Robbie Price[21]; 19. 14-Corey Day[10]; 20. 21S-Jesse Schlotfeldt[22]; 21. 95-Justin Youngquist[23]; 22. 21-Cole Macedo[24]; 23. (DNF) 9A-Luke Didiuk[17]; 24. (DNF) 20G-Noah Gass[19]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Paragon Hosts Xtreme Outlaws in Heat of Points Battle
McIntosh, Avedisian separated by 23 points with eight races left
PARAGON, IN (Aug. 30, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota dips into the home stretch of the season with its first-ever trip to Indiana this Friday-Saturday, Sept. 1-2, at Paragon Speedway.
Twenty-one races down, eight remain. Only three race weekends are left on the 2023 Series schedule, and the points battle is tightening up in the race for the Series championship and the $25,000 grand prize.
Paragon will play a crucial role in setting the stage for the championship battle going into the final race weekend before the October season finale in Oklahoma. A $4,000-to-win program on Friday night precedes a $5,000-to-win program on Saturday, accompanied by 410 Non-Wing Sprint Cars both nights plus Bombers on Friday and Hornets on Saturday.
A paperclip-shaped, 3/8-mile oval, Paragon is one of Indiana’s many dirt tracks home to weekly Non-Wing Sprint Car racing. The track, located 40 miles Southwest of Indianapolis, hosts the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets for the first time in the two-day stretch.
Tickets for each night of racing will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
MAC IS BACK – Back-to-back top-five runs for Cannon McIntosh at Davenport have he and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports squad re-energized and ready to take on Paragon this weekend – a place they’re already familiar with.
In the last national Midget series event held at Paragon – a USAC-sanctioned event during 2021 Indiana Midget Week – McIntosh grabbed the lead early in the 30-lap main event and led through the white flag but stumbled getting into Turn 3, opening the door for Thomas Meseraull to slip underneath and steal the win coming to the checkers.
This time, the team is coming in with the Series points lead and momentum from a solid outing last weekend. McIntosh was highly competitive on both nights at Davenport – his top-five runs were first in back-to-back fashion since late July – and he now holds a 24-point gap over Jade Avedisian in the championship standings with only three race weekends left.
KEEPING PACE – A difference of a single point was made to Jade Avedisian’s gap to McIntosh in the points standings after Davenport. Her ability to keep pace with the leader is setting the Series up for an epic finale in Oklahoma in October, where she and Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) will try and capture a national championship in their first season together.
Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, closed her gap from 24 down to 23 points after finishes of seventh and third in Davenport last weekend. Once again, she takes on a track she’s not yet seen before this Friday-Saturday, visiting Paragon for the first time in her career.
The last time she ventured into unchartered territory, she nearly won, running second to Daison Pursley in the final race of Appalachian Midget Week at Path Valley Speedway Park. She did win in her first-ever appearance in Ohio at Atomic Speedway in late July, beating Daniel Whitley to the line in a last-lap pass for the win.
To regain the points lead she took after two events at I-55 Raceway three weeks ago, or at least prevent the gap from widening, she’ll need to match or better McIntosh’s finishes this weekend.
BEEN HERE, DONE THAT – Thomas Meseraull is no stranger to Paragon Speedway. A Midget winner and multi-time Sprint Car Feature starter at the venue, he’ll be the RMS Racing representative on the roster this weekend behind the wheel of the Envirofab, Spike/Engler No. 7x.
Meseraull, the veteran open-wheel racer from San Jose, CA, triumphed over the USAC Indiana Midget Week field at Paragon in 2021, beating McIntosh on a last-lap, last-corner pass for the win. Several Non-Wing Sprint Car starts there under his belt will also help his case, entering the event as one of, if not, the most experienced racer on the roster.
This past weekend at Davenport, Meseraull notched a fourth-place finish on Friday before mechanical failure kept his car out of competition on Saturday. The team has since made repairs and will truck to Paragon in search of their first Series victory this weekend.
SO CLOSE – Ryan Timms’ first Xtreme Outlaw start since early June last weekend at Davenport showed exactly how close he’s come to his first career Series victory.
Timms, the 17-year-old open-wheel star from Oklahoma City, OK, led the first 23 laps of Friday’s main event before a stray object punctured a hole in the oil tank of his JBL Audio, Lynk/Toyota #67, retiring him to the infield under green. The Keith Kunz Motorsports team swapped engines for Saturday and Timms rebounded nicely, competing inside the podium all race and crossing the stripe with a runner-up finish.
He'll again be one of four KKM entrants on the roster this weekend, taking on Paragon for the second time in his national Midget career after an 11th-place finish there with USAC in 2021.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Thursday-Friday, Sept. 1-2 at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, IN
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
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Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 4337 points | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
Jade Avedisian: 4314 points (-23) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
Gavin Miller: 4248 points (-89) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
Zach Daum: 4232 points (-105) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
Chase McDermand: 4197 points (-140) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
Taylor Reimer: 4118 points (-219) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
Hayden Reinbold: 3643 points (-694) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
Chance Crum: 2910 points (-1427) | Rudeen Racing #26
Austin Barnhill: 2649 points (-1688) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #17B
Ethan Mitchell: 2497 points (-1840) | Bundy Built Motorsports #19M
Toyota Feature winners (9 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports), Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports), Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports), Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries), Daniel Whitley (Abacus Racing), Karter Sarff (Sarff Racing), Daison Pursley (Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports), Gavin Miller (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (16 drivers)
96 laps – Jade Avedisian
80 laps – Cannon McIntosh
64 laps – Chase McDermand
59 laps – Daniel Whitley
58 laps – Zach Daum
51 laps – Ryan Timms
41 laps – Karter Sarff
36 laps – Gavin Miller
33 laps – Kyle Jones
30 laps – Daison Pursley
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (13 drivers)
4 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley, Chase McDermand, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms
1 award – Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Joe B. Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Briggs Danner
Heat Race winners (21 drivers)
9 wins – Jade Avedisian
8 wins – Chase McDermand
6 wins – Cannon McIntosh, Zach Daum
5 wins – Hayden Reinbold
3 wins – Ethan Mitchell, Gavin Miller, Daison Pursley
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker, Daniel Whitley
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms
High-points honors (15 drivers)
4 honors – Cannon McIntosh
2 honors – Daniel Whitley, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker, Daison Pursley, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms
Last Chance Showdown wins (12 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (17 drivers)
2 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer, Zach Daum
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Gavan Boschele, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Cannon McIntosh, Jerry Coons Jr, Jade Avedisian, Steve Buckwalter, Gavin Miller
Podium finishes (17 drivers)
9 podiums – Chase McDermand, Cannon McIntosh, Zach Daum
8 podiums – Jade Avedisian
5 podiums – Taylor Reimer, Gavin Miller
3 podiums – Daniel Whitley
2 podiums – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones, Ryan Timms
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Jerry Coons Jr, Karter Sarff, Daison Pursley, Hayden Reinbold
Top-10 finishes (43 drivers)
19 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller
19 top-10s – Jade Avedisian
16 top-10s – Chase McDermand, Zach Daum
14 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
9 top-10s – Chance Crum
7 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Ethan Mitchell, Hayden Reinbold
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Daniel Whitley, Karter Sarff
4 top-10s – Gavan Boschele, Austin Barnhill, Thomas Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg, Ryan Timms
3 top-10s – Chase Johnson, Briggs Danner, Cooper Williams
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker, Jerry Coons Jr, Mariah Ede, Daison Pursley, Tim Buckwalter, Mitchell Davis
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Nick Drake, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller, Preston Lattomus, Kyle Beilman
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley (1)
15. Fri, Aug. 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
16. Sat, Aug. 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Jade Avedisian (4)
17. Tue, Aug. 8 / Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway / Newmanstown, PA / Chase McDermand (3)
18. Wed, Aug. 9 / Action Track USA / Kutztown, PA / Chase McDermand (4)
19. Fri, Aug. 11 / Path Valley Speedway Park / Spring Run, PA / Daison Pursley (1)
20. Fri, Aug. 25 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Zach Daum (4)
21. Sat, Aug. 26 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Gavin Miller (1)
Photo credit – Jacy Norgaard
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
PROUDLY REPRESENTING: Robbie Price Looks to Create More Career-Defining Moments in Washington
After joining Sides Motorsports last year, Price now heads to home region as a full-time rookie hoping to make fans proud
BURLINGTON, WA (August 30, 2023) - The Pacific Northwest is a special place for Robbie Price. Not only is it the region he proudly represents on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour, but it’s also home to some of his career-defining moments.
Washington’s Skagit Speedway is an especially meaningful place for the 25-year-old from Cobble Hill, BC. Back in 2015, Price collected his first career Sprint Car win at the 3/10 mile. Two years later he became a track champion. Then, fast forward two more years to when Price claimed his biggest career victory – the Super Dirt Cup.
The event is one of Skagit’s premier races and is the Northwest’s most coveted jewel. The race has eclipsed 50 years of history, and in 2019 Price topped the 48th edition in a moment that he’ll always cherish.
“I grew up going to Dirt Cup watching,” Price said. “I remember when Jayme Barnes won it, and everyone was super excited about a local finally winning it. It had been a while. Watching him win it was really cool. And then obviously winning it was extremely cool. Being the first Canadian to do so and the youngest at the same time was really cool. Amazing night. That’s what we’re here doing. Everyone wants to have those type of nights.”
That accomplishment helped lead Price to his current opportunity of touring the country with The Greatest Show on Dirt, driving for Sides Motorsports. The travels will lead him to this week’s Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals (Aug. 31-Sept. 2) at Skagit Speedway before a visit to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, WA on Monday, Sept. 4.
Last year, Price competed at the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals aboard the Sides #7S leading to another career highlight. On the final night of the event, Price earned his second career World of Outlaws top five to make his fans proud on the sport’s biggest stage.
“The first two nights we kind of struggled,” Price recalled. “Not struggled so much, but just didn’t really start the night the way we needed to. We just kind of started mid-field and ended mid-field. On the third night, I was actually able to put it in the Dash and put a whole night together. I go home, and I want to run good and have expectations to run good, so it’s nice to meet some of those.”
Now, Price gets to head to his home region amid his first full season as a rookie on the World of Outlaws tour. Throughout Series history, the Pacific Northwest hasn’t been the most thoroughly represented region. But Robbie Price is changing that trend one race at a time in 2023 and actually has a connection with one of the few who came before him.
“It’s really cool,” Price said of representing the Northwest on the tour. “There’s not a whole lot of people from out there that have been out here doing this. I grew up around there watching. My dad raced there. He owned another car which Chad Hillier drove for a couple years. We used to always go down and stay at Chad’s and watched his kid grow up. So, it was really cool, and obviously Chad has been on the Outlaw tour before. It’s cool looking back now.
“Obviously, everybody wants to be on the Outlaw tour at least one point in their life if they drive Sprint Cars I’d imagine. I can’t speak for everybody, but I feel like that’s probably the goal. So, just to be able to say I’ve done that one and a half times now is a pretty cool accomplishment.”
Price is enjoying his life on the road competing weekly with the toughest competition, but he’s looking forward to a trip back to familiar territory. The Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals and Monday’s stop at Grays Harbor present opportunities for Price to revisit familiar places and faces and also the chance to create more important memories in the region that shaped him.
“I’m really excited,” Price said of the upcoming races. “I feel bad for guys like J-Mac (James McFadden) that never get to go home. I’m lucky to go home once or twice in the year. It’s hard to explain until you’re out here what being away from home is like. I’ve been in Washington state for a while now, so I’ve been away from home-home for a long time, and now I’m away from my second home. It’s different. It’s tough. Obviously, I want to go home. I like being home. But I also know at the same time that I can’t race the way I want to if I’m at home. It’s a give and take.”
For tickets to the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals and Grays Harbor Raceway, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: Outlaw v.s. PA Posse Battle Resumes at National Open in September
MECHANICSBURG, PA (Aug. 30, 2023) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series sets course for Pennsylvania at the end of September for a prestigous crown jewel event at Williams Grove Speedway.
The Greatest Show on Dirt returns to the historic 1/2-mile speedway, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 29-30, to award $75,000 and the title of Champion Racing Oil National Open champion.
It's a bucket list event for any Sprint Car fan, featuring one of the most impressive entry list of drivers for the year.
World of Outlaws stars like 10-time Series champion and six-time National Open winner Donny Schatz, four-time and reigning Series champion Brad Sweet, two-time National Open winner David Gravel and 2021 National Open winner Carson Macedo will lead the charge against PA Posse stars like five-time National Open winner Lance Dewease, 2019 National Open winner Brent Marks, 2016 National Open winner Danny Dietrich and more.
Last year, Dewease, of Fayetteville, PA and more than 100-time winner at Williams Grove, scored his fifth National Open title. There have been four different National Open winners in the last four events – Dewease (2022), Macedo (2021), Schatz (2020) and Marks (2019). And, in the last four World of Outlaws races at Williams Grove, there have also been four different winners – Rico Abreu, Logan Schuchart, Sweet and Dewease.
What you need to know:
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Track:
1/2 mile in Mechanicsburg, PA
Track Record: TJ Stutts on April 8, 2023
Times (ET):
4 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
7 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Last Year’s Recap Video (Oct. 22, 2022):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDwXwp78rpQ
Previous winners:
2023 – Brad Sweet on May 12, Logan Schuchart on July 21, Rico Abreu on July 22
2022 - Brent Marks on May 14, Lance Dewease on July 22, Sept. 30 & Oct. 22, Brad Sweet on July 23
2021 –Carson Macedo on May 14, Aaron Reutzel on May 15, Sheldon Haudenschild on July 23, Brent Marks on July 24, Kyle Larson on Oct. 1, Carson Macedo on Oct. 2
2020 – Shane Stewart on July 24, David Gravel on July 25, David Gravel on Oct. 2, Donny Schatz on Oct. 3
2019 – David Gravel on May 17, Lance Dewease on May 18, Tim Shaffer on July 26, Donny Schatz on July 27, David Gravel on Oct. 4, Brent Marks on Oct. 5
2018 – Lance Dewease on July 20, Gio Scelzi on Sept. 28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29,
2017 – David Gravel on May 19, Shane Stewart on May 20, Brock Zearfoss on July 21, Greg Hodnett on Sept. 28 (makeup from 7/22), David Gravel on Sept. 28, James McFadden on Sept. 29, David Gravel on Sept. 30
2016 – Lance Dewease on May 20, Daryn Pittman on July 22, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Dietrich on Oct. 14
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 15, Danny Dietrich on July 24, Stevie Smith on July 25, Stevie Smith on Oct. 4
2014 – Daryn Pittman on May 16, Daryn Pittman on May 17, Greg Hodnett on July 18, Lance Dewease on July 19, David Gravel on Oct. 4
2013 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July 20, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 4, Fred Rahmer on Oct. 5
2012 – Fred Rahmer on May 11, Steve Kinser on May 12, Cody Darrah on July 21, Paul McMahan on Sept. 28, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2011 – Daryn Pittman on May 13, Greg Hodnett on July 22, Jason Meyers on July 23, Jason Meyers on Sept. 30, Jason Meyers on Oct. 7
2010 – Chad Layton on May 13, Fred Rahmer on May 14, Lance Dewease on July 23, Greg Hodnett on July 24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 2
2009 – Greg Hodnett on May 14, Greg Hodnett on July 24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 3, Cody Darrah on Oct. 3 (Completion of July 25 event)
2008 – Steve Kinser on May 15, Daryn Pittman on July 18, Donny Schatz on July 19
2007 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on May 18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brian Leppo on July 20, Donny Schatz on July 21, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2006 – Fred Rahmer on May 26, Fred Rahmer on May 27, Terry McCarl on July 20, Craig Dollansky on July 21, Daryn Pittman on July 22, Jason Solwold on Sept. 29, Doug Esh on Sept. 30
2005 – Craig Dollansky on May 26, Steve Kinser on May 27, Jason Johnson on July 21, Paul McMahan on July 23, Fred Rahmer on July 23, Donny Schatz on Oct. 1
2004 – Fred Rahmer on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr. on May 28, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Lasoski on July 24, Mark Smith on Oct. 1, Donny Schatz on Oct. 2
2003 – Don Kreitz, Jr. on July 24, Donny Schatz on July 25, Donny Schatz on July 26, Donny Schatz on Oct. 3, Steve Kinser on Oct. 4
2002 – Steve Kinser on May 16, Danny Lasoski on July 25, Joey Saldana on July 26, Greg Hodnett on July 27, Lance Dewease on Sept. 28
2001 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July 26 (completed May 18 event), Donny Schatz on July 26, Don Kreitz Jr., on July 27, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29
2000 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Fred Rahmer on May 19, Lance Dewease on July 27, Sammy Swindell on July 29, Steve Kinser on Sept. 29, Donny Schatz on Sept. 30
1999 – Mark Kinser on May 27, Steve Kinser on May 28, Mark Kinser on July 29, Mark Kinser on July 30, Cris Eash on Oct. 1, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1998 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Johnny Herrera on May 22, Stevie Smith on May 29, Kevin Gobrecht on July 31, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1997 – Sammy Swindell on May 22, Mark Kinser on May 23, Jac Haudenschild on May 30, Mark Kinser on July 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 3, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4
1996 – Johnny Herrera on May 24, Mark Kinser on May 25, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on Aug. 1, Mark Kinser on Aug. 2, Lance Dewease on Oct. 4, Lance Dewease on Oct. 5
1995 – Steve Kinser on May 26, Dave Blaney on Aug. 3, Mark Kinser on Aug. 4, Mark Kinser on Sept. 29, Mark Kinser on Sept. 30
1994 – Dave Blaney on May 26, Steve Kinser on May 27, Andy Hillenburg on June 3, Jeff Swindell on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5, Lance Dewease on Sept. 30, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1
1993 – Dave Blaney on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 28, Dave Blaney on June 4, Steve Kinser on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 3
1992 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 22, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 31, Keith Kauffman on Oct. 2, Steve Kinser on Oct. 3
1991 – Steve Kinser on May 23, Steve Kinser on May 24, Sammy Swindell on May 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4, Stevie Smith on Oct. 6
1990 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 25, Sammy Swindell on June 1, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Sept. 28, Steve Kinser on Sept. 29
1989 – Bobby Allen on May 25, Sammy Swindell on May 26, Bobby Allen on June 2, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 27, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 28, Stevie Smith on Sept. 29, Stevie Smith on Sept. 30
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on May 27, Mark Kinser on June 3, Cris Eash on July 28, Steve Kinser on July 29
1987 – Ron Shuman on May 21, Steve Kinser on May 22, Steve Kinser on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 31
1986 – Doug Wolfgang on May 22, Doug Wolfgang on May 23, Bobby Allen on May 30, Jac Haudenschild on July 31, Bobby Allen on Aug. 1
1985 – Keith Kauffman on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 31, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 2
1984 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May 25, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Brad Doty on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on May 27, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5
1982 – Sammy Swindell on May 13, Bobby Allen on May 14, Bobby Allen on May 21
1981 – Steve Kinser on June 5, Steve Kinser on June 12
1980 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Bill Stief on July 25, Keith Kauffman on July 26
1979 – Lynn Paxton on July 27
1978 – Kramer Williamson on Sept. 24
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: West Coast Swing Begins with Lucrative Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals, Grays Harbor Visit
Three nights at Skagit with a $26,000-to-win finale and a Monday trip to Grays Harbor kick off three-week visit to the left coast
BURLINGTON, WA (August 29, 2023) - Washington is calling, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are here to answer for a new west coast adventure.
A nearly 1,500-mile journey will take The Greatest Show on Dirt to Burlington, WA where Skagit Speedway awaits to host the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals. The three-night tilt (Aug. 31-Sept. 2) concludes with a $26,000-to-win finale. The overall purse over the trio of races at Skagit exceeds $180,000. Then, after a day off on Sunday, the tour travels to Elma, WA’s Grays Harbor Raceway for a Monday night battle on Sept. 4. The four races in five nights signal the start of a three-week stay on the left coast with California waiting to host the nation’s top drivers over the following two weekends. With the ongoing championship battle that has Brad Sweet 56 markers ahead of Carson Macedo, many drivers expected to make their season debut, and major money on the line, the 2023 west coast swing guarantees to deliver plenty of excitement beginning this week in Washington.
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Let’s look at some of the weekend’s top storylines:
SHARK ATTACK: Fittingly, as the World of Outlaws head toward the ocean Shark Racing is carrying most the momentum thanks to Logan Schuchart. The Hanover, PA native is fresh off sweeping the weekend in North Dakota for wins four and five of 2023 – hitting 40 wins overall in his career.
All signs point toward the speed continuing as Schuchart owns an impressive Skagit résumé. Bobby Allen’s grandson is a three-time winner at the Burlington ova,l including claiming the 2019 Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals title. A fourth win this week would equal him with Donny Schatz as the winningest driver in Series history at Skagit.
While Schuchart hasn’t been quite as consistent at Grays Harbor, he did make a 2021 trip to Victory Lane.
COAST-TO-COAST: You can’t get much farther apart geographically than Connecticut and Washington, but that hasn’t stopped Watertown, CT native David Gravel from excelling in the Pacific Northwest state.
Like Schuchart, he’s a three-time Skagit victor hoping to equal Schatz’s record tally of triumphs. Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports #2 crew are also the defending Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals champions. The 31-year-old hasn’t finished worse than ninth in his last 14 starts at Skagit.
Over at Grays Harbor, Gravel is yet to win but he carries a streak of six consecutive top fives there including a trio of podiums highlighted by a runner-up last year.
HOME TURF: Neither Robbie Price or Tanner Holmes hail from Washington, but Skagit and Grays Harbor are a pair of tracks that they cut their teeth at while making a name for themselves.
Price came from Cobble Hill, BC, Canada. Skagit is home to perhaps Price’s biggest career win when he topped the 2019 Dirt Cup. Last year, he posted a top five with the World of Outlaws on the final night of the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals.
Holmes grew up a state south of Washington in Oregon. The 19-year-old posted a trio of Skagit top fives at this year’s Dirt Cup including a runner-up on the second prelim. The week prior to Dirt Cup, Holmes podiumed with the Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) at Grays Harbor. Holmes will return to his home region as the driver of the Shark Racing #1T on the World of Outlaws tour.
PNW FTW?: The Pacific Northwest has produced its fair share of notable Sprint Car names, and some of the region’s current best intend to test their talents against the best this weekend.
The local that consistently stands out best suited to battle with The Greatest Show on Dirt is Trey Starks. Over the last year and a half, the Puyallup, WA native has won a combined 17 times at the two facilities ahead on the calendar – 12 at Skagit and five at Grays Harbor. Starks continues to chase what would be a popular first Series win in front of an admiring home crowd.
Former full-time World of Outlaws competitor – Jason Solwold – spends much of his time behind the wheel in his homeland of the Northwest these days. The Burlington, WA native owns three career Series victories, the most recent of which came at Skagit in 2008.
One of the region’s rising stars is Arlington, WA’s Jesse Schlotfeldt. He topped Skagit’s season opener this year in 360 Sprint Car competition. With the 410 under the hood, he’s finished in the top five four times including a May 27 podium.
HEADIN’ NORTH: In addition to Washington’s strong crop of locals, the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals and Grays Harbor Raceway are expected to attract some of California’s top talent as some plan to make the long trip northbound on I-5.
Back in June, Skagit was the site of Justin Sanders’ biggest career win. The Aromas, CA native led every lap of NARC’s Super Dirt Cup and banked $82,000 in the process. He’s been in the Midwest recently behind the wheel of the Macri Motorsports #39M, but he’ll climb back aboard the Mittry Racing #2X, the ride he won Dirt Cup in, to begin the west coast swing at Skagit.
Another former Dirt Cup champ from “The Golden State” – Dominic Scelzi – will tow the Scelzi Motorsports #41 up from California’s central valley. “The Dominator” nearly swept the 2019 Dirt Cup with one runner-up and a pair of wins, and he topped Skagit’s Summer Nationals back in July.
Corey Day and the Jason Meyers Racing team are also expected to make the haul up to Skagit. The Clovis, CA phenom claimed both prelims of Dirt Cup earlier this year before capping it with a third-place effort in the finale. Day also won at Grays Harbor with NARC earlier this year.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Thursday-Saturday, August 31-September 2 at Skagit Speedway in Burlington, WA
Monday, September 4 at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, WA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (52/75 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (6938PTS) 2. 41 – Carson Macedo (-56PTS) 3. 2 – David Gravel (-66PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-268PTS) 5. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-322PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-346PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-400PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-528PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-908PTS) 10. 7S – Robbie Price (-1322PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49), James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
5 wins – Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
4 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15)
2 wins –Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5)
FEATURE LAPS LED (19 Drivers):
221 laps – Brad Sweet
202 laps – James McFadden
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
174 laps – Rico Abreu
143 laps – Logan Schuchart
118 laps – Kyle Larson
107 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
102 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
43 laps – Brent Marks
40 laps – Spencer Bayston
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
4 laps – Cole Macedo
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
13 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
9 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi, Brad Sweet
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson, Tanner Holmes
HEAT RACE WINNERS (39 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
22 Heat Wins – David Gravel
14 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
12 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
11 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
6 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck, Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (42 Drivers):
35 Dashes – Carson Macedo
34 Dashes – David Gravel
31 Dashes – Brad Sweet
25 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
23 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
19 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz
18 Dashes – James McFadden
15 Dashes – Rico Abreu
14 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
12 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck, Robbie Price
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Ian Madsen
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (32 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Tim Estenson
1 LCS Win – Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh, Tanner Holmes
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
2 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Corey Day, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson, Tanner Holmes
PODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
26 Podiums – David Gravel
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
16 Podiums – Carson Macedo
12 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
11 Podiums – Rico Abreu
8 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Podiums – James McFadden, Buddy Kofoid
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Gio Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes
TOP 10 FINISHES (56 Drivers):
46 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet
43 Top 10s – David Gravel
37 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart, Gio Scelzi
34 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
32 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
31 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
30 Top 10s – James McFadden
24 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
21 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Brock Zearfoss, Kasey Kahne
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer, Cole Macedo, Tim Kaeding
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Chase Randall, Shane Stewart, Dave Blaney, Larry Wight, Dale Blaney, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Corey Day, Kerry Madsen
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
51. Fri, Aug 25 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Logan Schuchart (4)
52. Sat, Aug 26 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Logan Schuchart (5)
FIRST AT LAST: Gavin Miller Breaks Through to Xtreme Outlaw Victory Lane at Davenport
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug. 26, 2023) – Over five months worth of work. Twenty-one Features. Hundreds of laps. And now, finally, Gavin Miller is an Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Feature winner.
Miller, the 16-year-old Midget rookie from Allentown, PA, had come close to his first career win with the Series multiple times this year but was unable to seal the victory. Four past podium finishes with no wins to show for it was getting old for he and Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) car chief Brandon Selph, and the duo finally came up with the right combination Saturday night at Davenport Speedway to score the win in the My Place Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking finale.
“We’ve definitely had a lot of ups-and-downs,” Miller said. “[Selph] never gave up, I never gave up, and I think that’s why we work so well together.
“He gave me a great car tonight. I’ve gotta thank him, thank my family, Keith [Kunz] and Pete [Willoughby] – thanks to all of them.”
What’s more, Miller came all the way from 11th in 18 laps to take the lead and hold on from there for the POWRi National Midget League co-sanctioned Feature win, making him the deepest-starting Feature winner in Xtreme Outlaw competition this season.
His speed-sauce was nothing more than the wet dirt on the bottom around the 1/4-mile oval.
“I saw there was a lot of moisture on the bottom, so I got down there before everybody else,” Miller said. “First person to find that is usually gonna go right to the front, and I happened to find it.”
When polesitter Jade Avedisian jumped out to the early lead in her preferred line, it appeared as though the top lane was going to reign supreme. The young Californian led the first 17 laps of the race until Miller took it from her with a burst of speed on the bottom out of Turn 4, beating her into Turn 1 and hugging the infield tires to secure the spot.
“I went to try to clear him into Turn 1, and we were neck-and-neck, and then he got a great launch off the back straightaway, and that was it,” Avedisian said.
From his perspective, Miller knew the bottom was the place to race, even to make the pass for the lead. He went by high-flying teammate Ryan Timms the lap before to take second before taking the top spot from Avedisian the same way.
“I knew Ryan hadn’t quite seen me yet, and I knew he wasn’t gonna go sniff the bottom,” Miller said. “He was just gonna slide [Avedisian] and get her out of the way. He didn’t really see me on the bottom, and I just swept right by them.”
“I saw him on the bottom, and I knew the bottom was good,” Timms said. “I figured since [Cannon McIntosh and I] were battling and breaking each other’s momentum, [Miller] just got a great run on the bottom and once I got going around the top, the bottom wasn’t gonna be quicker. But sure enough, it was.”
Though he began pulling away from the field as the closing laps neared, Miller was not out of the woods yet. One final restart awaited him with three laps remaining, which he met without struggle. Miller hit his marks and brought the field back around to the checkers to bag the $5,000 grand prize and his third national Midget series victory of the year.
“It feels great,” Miller said. “Last bunch of races, we’ve been top-five or top-six. It feels great to finally get this one done.”
Timms crossed the stripe second after winning the battle with Avedisian and Xtreme Outlaw points leader Cannon McIntosh after the final restart, earning him a bit of redemption after breaking while leading during Friday night’s main event. Avedisian crossed in third to complete an all-KKM podium and keep her points deficit to McIntosh in the 20s with only eight races remaining.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action next Friday-Saturday, Sept. 1-2, at Paragon Speedway in Paragon, IN. Tickets will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 97-Gavin Miller[11]; 2. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 3. 71-Jade Avedisian[1]; 4. 08-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 5. 7U-Zach Daum[5]; 6. 40-Chase McDermand[3]; 7. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[12]; 8. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[7]; 9. 21K-Karter Sarff[9]; 10. 3N-Mitchell Davis[14]; 11. 25K-Taylor Reimer[8]; 12. 97K-Cooper Williams[13]; 13. 25-Jacob Denney[6]; 14. 13-Elijah Gile[19]; 15. 31B-Kyle Beilman[16]; 16. 17B-Austin Barnhill[10]; 17. 33-Branigan Roark[17]; 18. 81-Dakota Gay[15]; 19. (DNS) 7X-Thomas Meseraull; 20. (DNS) 6B-Andy Baugh; 21. (DNS) 2H-Nick Hoffman
SHARK SWEEP: Logan Schuchart Claims Red River Valley Win to Complete Weekend Sweep in North Dakota
The Hanover, PA driver puts on a clinic to reach 40 career World of Outlaws wins
WEST FARGO, ND (August 26, 2023) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars don’t near the ocean for a few more days. But that didn’t stop a shark from surfacing far inland this weekend in North Dakota.
On Friday Logan Schuchart won in dramatic fashion aboard the Shark Racing #1S at Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. Then on Saturday the Hanover, PA native didn’t need a late race pass to find his way to Victory Lane. He simply dominated at West Fargo, ND’s Red River Valley Speedway to complete a weekend sweep in “The Peace Garden State.” Schuchart led from green to checkered in the non-stop 30-lap Feature to top the Gerdau Presents the Duel in the Dakotas for his first Red River Valley triumph. From the moment they unloaded, Schuchart knew they’d be a force through the night.
“The car felt good right out of the box tonight,’ Schuchart said. “We made some very small, minor changes. The track stayed pretty quick. I thought it was an awesome racing surface. If we started fourth or fifth or sixth in that area, I feel like we still would’ve had a really good shot at winning the race. I just tried to pick my spots. Move when lapped cars were in the way and go to the top if I needed to. I could even run the middle of (Turns) 3 and 4 there at the end. This car was just awesome this weekend.”
The win marked a major milestone for the 30-year-old as he reached 40 career World of Outlaws victories – becoming the 19th driver to reach the feat. The sweep was also Schuchart’s first back-to-back trips to Victory Lane with The Greatest Show on Dirt since 2020. He’s up to five wins in 2023, the fifth straight year he’s hit that number.
Schuchart’s path to the checkered flag was paved in large part with his triumph in the Toyota Racing Dash. That sat the Drydene/Duramax machine on the pole for the NOS Energy Drink Feature. When the green lights flashed, Schuchart immediately showed his muscle by darting ahead on the opening circuit.
While Schuchart pulled away early, the first lap also signaled the beginning of what would be a race-long war for second. It began with David Gravel and James McFadden going wheel-to-wheel before Gravel secured the spot.
Only five laps in to the main event was when Schuchart encountered traffic which would persist throughout the race’s entirety with no yellow flags slowing the pace. While a few slower cars allowed Gravel and the battle for second to close in, Schuchart would always pull back ahead after a lap or two.
In the second half of the race, the jockeying for the runner-up position intensified as Giovanni Scelzi and Buddy Kofoid reeled in Gravel. The trio traded sliders and crossovers on the racy surface as the laps wound down.
Up front, Schuchart cruised with a comfortable advantage and ultimately crossed the finish line with nearly a three second advantage.
“We got out in front, and I just wanted to set a good, clean pace, not push the issue too far and not put myself in bad spots,” Schuchart said. “I tried to just hit my marks, and I thought it would make it pretty tough for someone to run up to us and blow by us. I can’t say enough about our team working so hard.”
Behind Schuchart it was David Gravel crossing the line in second when the dust settled on a fierce battle. The runner-up restored some confidence after he and the Big Game Motorsports team endured four straight finishes outside the top 10 entering the night. Gravel upped his Series-leading podium total to 26 for the season. It was an especially tricky result to come by as Gravel felt an early issue and had to hang on with a wounded machine for most of the race.
“About Lap 10 something let go in the motor when I was all over Logan, and I was like you’ve got to be kidding me. After these last two weeks, I’m going to DNF here,” Gravel explained. “And luckily it held on, so once that happened I was just in survival mode and was pretty much quarter to half throttle trying not to kill the thing and make it to the end. There was still like 18 or 19 to go. I kept looking, and it got down to seven to go. I thought I just had to make it. I saw Gio kept throwing it in on me and kept showing me to run the bottom. But the slower I went, the worse the motor ran, so I had to kind of keep one pace and try to not hurt the motor anymore.”
Standing on the final step of the podium was Buddy Kofoid and his Roth Motorsports crew after starting the Feature in fifth. It marked his seventh World of Outlaws top three of the season and third since joining Roth. The Penngrove, CA native had plenty of speed and left feeling hugely confident in the direction of he and the #83JR crew.
“I feel like that’s one of the better cars I’ve had since we’ve been with Roth,” Kofoid said. “I feel like we were a second place capable car. It would’ve been nice if I could’ve got ahead of some of them earlier if we had a yellow. I don’t how good Logan was, but I feel like where I was my car was just very impeccable. I owe it all to these Roth Motorsports guys.”
Gio Scelzi and James McFadden completed the top five.
A sixth place run allowed Brad Sweet to slightly extend his points lead over Carson Macedo, who came home eighth. Sweet’s advantage now sits at 56 markers, but Gravel’s runner-up moved him closer to Macedo for second. The distance between those two is now only 10 points.
After claiming the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown, Tanner Holmes also went on to take KSE Racing Hard Charger Honors with a drive from 19th to 12th. The Jacksonville, OR native was also the recipient of the Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race after mechanical issues in Qualifying put them behind early in the night.
David Gravel earned the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award for the ninth time this season and the 106th time of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to James McFadden (46th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two and Three were topped by Logan Schuchart (116th of career) and Buddy Kofoid (12th of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are bound for the Pacific Northwest for four races in five nights. First, it’s three nights (August 31-September 2) at Skagit Speedway (Burlington, WA) for the Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals with $26,000 going to the winner of the finale. Then on Monday, September 4 it’s a one-day stop at Elma, WA’s Grays Harbor Raceway. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[2]; 3. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[5]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 5. 83-James McFadden[3]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[7]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[6]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[9]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[13]; 10. 5-Spencer Bayston[12]; 11. 9-Kasey Kahne[11]; 12. 1T-Tanner Holmes[19]; 13. 20G-Noah Gass[14]; 14. 21T-Cole Macedo[15]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 16. 14T-Tim Estenson[8]; 17. 3-Tim Kaeding[16]; 18. 7S-Robbie Price[10]; 19. 11M-Brendan Mullen[17]; 20. 17B-Ryan Bickett[18]; 21. 6-Bill Rose[21]; 22. 17M-Zach Omdahl[24]; 23. (DNF) 0-Nick Omdahl[22]; 24. (DNF) 2K-Kevin Ingle[23]
Zach Daum Wins Friday at Davenport, Fourth Xtreme Outlaw Victory of 2023
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug. 25, 2023) – Three months ago, Zach Daum was picking up the pieces of his mangled racecar from the track, watching his name fall further down the points standings. Fast forward to Friday night at Davenport Speedway, and the defending champion is celebrating his fourth Feature win of the season.
It’s been a giant turnaround for Daum, the 32-year-old open-wheel racing veteran from Pocahontas, IL. A self-built operation got him through the first quarter of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota schedule, but with less success than he would have liked. After weeks of persistence, Daum was tapped to fill an empty seat in the Oklahoma-based Trifecta Motorsports stable in early June, and nothing’s been the same since.
Four Toyota Racing Feature wins since the big switch has vaulted Daum from ninth in the Series championship standings, where he once stood 278 points behind the leader, up to fourth where he now rides 97 points back with nine races left on the calendar.
Daum took the next step in pursuit of back-to-back Xtreme Outlaw championships with the win Friday night in the POWRi National Midget League co-sanctioned event, and hasn’t lost hope of his ultimate goal.
“I don’t know if we’ve got a shot at it,” he said. “I’m racing like we do.”
One year ago, Daum came up one spot short of victory in the MyPlace Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking, and said Friday’s run felt similar to his experience last year.
“We Qualified like absolute hell, slow as hell in Qualifying, but we just race good here,” Daum said. “I know why we have race speed; we just don’t have Qualifying speed. We were just downing ourselves after Qualifying and had to dig ourselves out of a hole. Starting eighth in a Heat Race is awful.”
Daum was able to rebound from his unfavorable Qualifying effort, advancing to fourth by the checkers in his Heat to secure a ninth-place starting spot for the Feature. While polesitter Ryan Timms checked out up front early on, Daum was busy making moves, running his signature line on the track.
“The first couple laps, I was trying to make sure the grease was blown off the bottom early and I could get a lane underneath where all those guys were,” Daum said. “I went from ninth to, I think, fifth in two laps.”
From eighth on the grid, Cannon McIntosh had also sped his way to the front, advancing five spots on the opening lap.
“I jumped up and made a move and was able to rip by about five guys there,” McIntosh said. “Some guys got caught up behind other guys, and I did my best to keep my momentum up and have the most speed I could out of Turn 4.”
By the halfway point, Daum had made the pass on McIntosh for third and set his sights on the leaders in front of him. First in line – Hayden Reinbold, who was in the midst of a career-best run when Daum got by him on Lap 19 after a neck-and-neck battle.
By this time, Timms had all but sealed the victory, holding a two-second advantage on Daum and Reinbold, when he slowed and pulled to the infield under green. The Keith Kunz Motorsports crew soon inspected the car and found a large gash in the side of the oil tank, ultimately ending his night.
Daum had taken second by that point and inherited the lead for the final restart. However, he did not get a great launch and gave the lead up to McIntosh behind him as they crossed the stripe on Lap 26. With some bottom-lane speed, Daum was able to power back around McIntosh on Lap 27 and lead the field back around to the checkers.
“I knew we had a fast car, I was just trying to make sure we could run our race,” Daum said. “[Track crew] went out and farmed the whole thing and I kinda figured those guys would move to the middle to the top and I could maintain speed where I was at. It ended up working out for us.”
McIntosh crossed the stripe runner-up to bag his first podium with the Series in seven races. After such a dominant stretch to start the season, the young Oklahoman had been caught in a rut of finishes outside the top-five, but said he felt his efforts Friday start to turn it around.
“I think it’s just the car and myself not meshing very well, and not having that overall speed that we needed,” McIntosh said about his mid-season results. “Whether one night it’s me, or one night it feels like the car, the overall package just hasn’t been where it needs to be.
“Tonight, I feel like we were closer, but still not where we fully want to be. I think that’s where we just gotta keep working at it and we’ll close that gap.”
Reinbold held on for third, locking in his first career podium finish in a national Midget series event. The 19-year-old driver for Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports was coming off a solid stretch with the Series through Pennsylvania two weeks ago and put it in the spotlight Friday night.
“[My crew] just keep giving me fast cars, I keep doing better and improving, and we keep getting better results here and there,” Reinbold said. “I feel like we could’ve had a shot at winning it if the caution didn’t come out.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action at Davenport Speedway for the finale of the Quad Cities 150 on Saturday, Aug. 26. Tickets are available at XtremeOutlawSeries.com/Schedule. If you can’t make it out to watch in person, stream the event live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7U-Zach Daum[9]; 2. 08-Cannon McIntosh[8]; 3. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[2]; 4. 7X-Thomas Meseraull[6]; 5. 25K-Taylor Reimer[13]; 6. 97-Gavin Miller[7]; 7. 71-Jade Avedisian[5]; 8. 3N-Mitchell Davis[12]; 9. 97K-Cooper Williams[11]; 10. 31B-Kyle Beilman[4]; 11. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[3]; 12. 13-Elijah Gile[15]; 13. 67-Ryan Timms[1]; 14. 40-Chase McDermand[14]; 15. 2H-Nick Hoffman[16]; 16. 81-Dakota Gay[18]; 17. 17B-Austin Barnhill[10]; 18. 21K-Karter Sarff[17]; 19. 44-Branigan Roark[19]
ON THE HIGHLIGHT REEL: Logan Schuchart Slips by Haudenschild Late for River Cities Victory
The Shark Racing pilot takes the lead with three to go and holds on for second River Cities triumph
GRAND FORKS, ND (August 25, 2023) - River Cities Speedway is known for delivering thrilling finishes. And the Grand Forks, ND bullring produced yet another one on Friday night.
Sheldon Haudenschild controlled the majority of the 40-lap World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Feature. But a shark fin rose from the water in the final laps as Logan Schuchart closed in. The driver of the Shark Racing #1S snatched the lead coming to two laps to go and drove away from Haudenschild to steal a victory in the Gerdau Presents The 2nd Leg of The Northern Tour. For Schuchart, who lost in a close finish at River Cities in 2020, the triumph served as a form of redemption.
“Happy we were able to win like that,” Schuchart said. “I watch highlight videos over the winter time. The Outlaws love to show a race here a few years ago where Kyle (Larson) passed us on the last lap, so it feels good to get one kind of like that. Hopefully they add that to their highlight reel.”
Schuchart moved up to four wins this season with The Greatest Show on Dirt. It also put him at 39 for his career as he’s only one away from becoming the 19th driver in Series history to reach 40. Schuchart became the seventh different competitor to own multiple World of Outlaws wins at River Cities as he also topped a 2019 visit.
When the green flag dropped it was Donny Schatz and Sheldon Haudenschild leading the field. An opening lap red flag necessitated a second attempt, and Haudenschild rocketed around the outside to the lead when the race got underway, and Schuchart settled into third behind the lead duo.
During the opening portion of the race the leaders stayed mostly in line as they clicked off the early laps. A restart following a red flag with 26 laps to go gave Schuchart an opportunity at taking a step toward the front, which he took advantage of. As the green lights came back on, Schuchart accelerated perfectly out of Turn 4 and used the momentum to slide Schatz for second. Schatz wasn’t able to counter with a crossover allowing Schuchart to secure the spot.
After taking over runner-up, Schuchart began to stalk the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17. As they crossed the halfway mark, Schuchart wasn’t necessarily gaining on Haudenschild, but he also wasn’t letting him escape. Lapped traffic proved to be more problematic for Schuchart as he preferred the bottom groove where the slower cars were while Haudenschild ripped the top around them.
“I felt like I could run the bottom pretty good,” Schuchart explained. “I was hoping some lapped cars would kind of slow him down, but lots of times when lapped cars aren’t feeling comfortable they go to the bottom side of the racetrack. So, a lot of lapped cars weren’t really getting in his way. They were just kind of letting him run his line.”
As the race dipped inside 10 laps to go, Schuchart suddenly found the speed he needed. The Hanover, PA native stayed committed to the low line and began to close in on the tail tank of the NOS Energy Drink #17. On Lap 36, Schuchart used a big run off of Turn 2 to show Haudenschild a nose and put him in a defensive mode. Haudenschild responded to switching to the bottom, and that was all Schuchart needed.
Schuchart promptly moved to the top and got a big run coming to the finish line with two laps remaining. The Drydene/Duramax machine squeaked around Haudenschild’s outside to lead the 38th circuit. And with the lead secured, Schuchart never looked back on his way to parking in River Cities Speedway Victory Lane for the second time.
“I just tried to run hard laps. I could get close to him, but I could never really make anything happen,” Schuchart said. “When he kind of went to the bottom there the last few laps I just really got a run on him.”
Haudenschild still held on for a strong second place finish – his eighth World of Outlaws podium of the season. The result marked the fifth time in which he’s led laps at River Cities but come up short of the checkered flag. Haudenschild admitted seeing Schuchart’s nose made him adjust and potentially cost him the race. But overall, he left feeling satisfied having contended so strongly for the victory.
“That was probably a little better situation to be running second there at the end,” Haudenschild noted. “He was able to show his nose in the bottom of (Turns) 1 and 2 and kind of got me thinking, and I probably should’ve just kept running up where I’d been all night and kept my momentum up. It just feels good to be racing for a win. It’s been a little bit of a struggle bus here.”
Behind Haudenschild was Donny Schatz to complete the top three. The finish added to Schatz’s remarkable résumé at River Cities as he notched his 22nd podium in 31 races with the World of Outlaws at the North Dakota oval. The pilot of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 felt that they were missing a little something with the car to be able to move around like Schuchart and contend for the win.
“It (the bottom) was there the whole race. I just couldn’t get down there,” Schatz said. “I just can’t stay there in my tracks, so we’ve got a little work to do with that. We were okay, just kind of married to that top. It kind of gave away the start there, and Sheldon got the run kind of like what we did in the Heat and the same thing in the Dash. I think being on the inside kind of cost us a little bit. We still had 40 laps to get it done but didn’t.”
Brad Sweet and Carson Macedo completed the top five. Finishing a spot ahead of Macedo extended Sweet’s points lead by two markers up from 50 to 52.
It was also Sweet claiming the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award for the second time this year and 71st time of his career.
After flipping, a trip to the Federated Car Care Work Zone, and returning with no nose wing, Brock Zearfoss still managed to earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 22nd to 10th run.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Brad Sweet (231st Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Donny Schatz (519th of career), James McFadden (45th of career), and Sheldon Haudenschild (95th of career).
Donny Schatz claimed the Toyota Racing Dash.
Tim Estenson won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Jack Croaker after an opening lap crash ended his hopes of a strong outing.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their final appearance in North Dakota for the year with a trip to West Fargo’s Red River Valley Speedway on Saturday, August 18 for the Gerdau Presents the Duel in The Dakotas. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[11]; 6. 5-Spencer Bayston[7]; 7. 3-Tim Kaeding[16]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[14]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne[3]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[22]; 11. 2-David Gravel[10]; 12. 21T-Cole Macedo[15]; 13. 83-James McFadden[8]; 14. 7S-Robbie Price[6]; 15. 8H-Jade Hastings[20]; 16. 17B-Ryan Bickett[24]; 17. (DNF) 11M-Brendan Mullen[12]; 18. (DNF) 14T-Tim Estenson[21]; 19. (DNF) 0-Nick Omdahl[19]; 20. (DNF) 1T-Tanner Holmes[23]; 21. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[9]; 22. (DNF) 20G-Noah Gass[18]; 23. (DNF) 8-Jack Croaker[13]; 24. (DNF) G5-Gage Pulkrabek[17]
A NEW SHARK: Tanner Holmes Quickly Fitting in with Shark Racing
After sudden transition to the proven team, Holmes is already proving he belongs
Less than two weeks ago, Tanner Holmes was nearing the end of his Midwest swing and prepared to head home to the west coast. That same night, the immediate future of his racing career changed drastically.
Holmes and his family-owned operation hauled their #18T Sprint Car out from Jacksonville, OR earlier this summer to gain more experience in the Midwest. The centerpiece of their stretch was the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. And on the final night of The Granddaddy of ‘Em All, Holmes suddenly found himself no longer a regional racer who occasionally traveled, but a competitor on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour. Bobby Allen, owner of Shark Racing and one of the most legendary figures of the sport, cruised over on his scooter to Holmes’ pit to see if the 19-year-old had any cemented plans for the duration of the year. The two had never talked. But by the end of the night, they agreed Holmes would join Shark Racing to finish out the 2023 World of Outlaws tour in the #1a, vacated by Jacob Allen.
“I’d never spoke with him before but said hello and introduced myself,” Holmes recalled. “Quickly, we started chatting, and he had mentioned that they were needing a driver to fulfill the seat of his car for the rest of the season. Of course, with that opportunity, I had to jump on it. My dad happened to be there as well, and we just quickly all kind of talked about it. I made sure [Bobby] knew how interested I was, but we just quickly needed to talk about it together as a team. I got back to him that night basically and shook his hand and said, ‘I’m in.’”
For Allen, the talent of the rising racer was clear. “Scruffy” had a simple message upon hiring Holmes: drive to his own capabilities and don’t try too hard.
“There’s no doubt about it. The kid is good. He’s got great potential,” Allen said. “I told him when he started. I said, ‘Let me tell you how I am. I don’t want someone ramming and crashing and all that. I want you to drive within your limits because I know everybody wants to win. And when you want to win and you feel good, you run as hard as you want to run.’ I said, ‘That’s how I like a driver. I don’t want somebody trying to impress me by going out there and driving over their head and crashing the car up. I want you to race.’”
Holmes took Allen’s words to heart, and the reward was a statement debut in the Shark Racing #1T at last weekend’s Jackson Nationals.
The three-night event began as strong as possible for Holmes who earned his first Simpson Quick Time on Thursday. He followed that up by landing on the podium at the conclusion of the 25-lap Feature. Over the next two nights, he tallied another pair of top 10s to complete the weekend at a track he’d never been to before. Holmes credits the team for being quick to adapt to his style.
“Quickly, they’ve made me feel comfortable,” Holmes said. “Little things in the cockpit that you have to change to make the driver feel at home. After a couple nights, this just feels like I’m running my own car. Even though it’s different engines, different frame, different setup, and what not, it still feels really, really good. What these guys are doing is, I think, transferring also with my driving style.”
The timing of Holmes joining the team was nearly perfect. After this weekend’s North Dakota doubleheader at River Cities Speedway and Red River Valley Speedway, Holmes gets to head to familiar territory. Next weekend brings Skagit Speedway’s Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals in Burlington, WA before a visit to Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, WA the following Monday. Following that will be two weekends in California to complete the west coast swing.
The Oregon driver has turned plenty of laps at each track that’s a part of the left-coast tour, and he views the stretch as an opportunity to make some noise with his new team. Shark Racing won half of the six west coast races last September.
“I think it’s little things even like rolling into the racetrack and you know where you’re at. You know how things might go. You know what you might see with the racetrack,” Holmes said of being at tracks he’s familiar with. “When they do things at Jackson, for example, I don’t know when they work the track what is going to happen. I’ve never seen it before… But maybe going to a place like Skagit or Chico, running many shows there you see tendencies that happen. You see what the racetrack does, what lines come into play. All of that comes from experience. That’s really big and I think could really help us.”
After the swing close to home, it’s off to primarily new ground for Holmes as the Series ventures back east. There will undoubtedly be challenges as he takes on this new chapter of his career, but it’s clear he’s already fitting in and fully supported by his new team.
“It seems like right now we’ve got a good team going with him,” Allen said. “The boys are happy with him. We’re happy with him. Jacob called him to congratulate him. We’re all happy with him.”
To see Holmes in action this weekend in North Dakota or at any of the west coast wing races, CLICK HERE for tickets.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
QUAD CITIES PRACTICE: McDermand Tops Charts, Daum Looks to Make Up Points at Davenport
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug. 24, 2023) – One evening of practice in, and the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, in conjunction with the POWRi National Midget League, are ready to do battle at Davenport Speedway.
The Series is coming off a two-week pause in the action following Appalachian Midget Week – a miniseries points championship won by one of the hottest drivers on the Xtreme Outlaw roster as of late, Chase McDermand.
McDermand, 23, of Springfield, IL, continued the momentum flow from the two-win week in Pennsylvania by topping the overall speed chart in Thursday night’s practice sessions at Davenport with a best lap of 14.146 seconds around the 1/4-mile – .085 under the Midget track record of 14.229, set last year by Cannon McIntosh.
That same night of McIntosh’s track record establishment, McDermand went to Victory Lane with the Xtreme Outlaws for the first time in his career. He’ll get two chances to win Davenport again as the My Place Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking continues Friday and Saturday night (Aug. 25-26) alongside the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series.
“I think we definitely have a car capable of doing that,” McDermand said of his thoughts on winning Davenport again. “We’ve just gotta stay on top of the track with the Late Models. They tend to do a little bit different things to the track compared to the type of cars that we usually race with. We’ve just gotta focus on the track and make sure that we’re making changes for what the track is allowing.”
This weekend, several of Midget racing’s toughest competitors not regularly found on the Series roster are expected to race at Davenport, including Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms and Jacob Denney. Despite their skills, McDermand said he’s not fazed.
“We’ve been fast enough to where we’ve just gotta worry about ourselves and put ourselves in a good spot from the beginning of the night until the end,” McDermand said. “That’s all I’m worried about.”
Also taking part in practice was defending Series champion Zach Daum, who clocked in a ninth-quickest lap on the chart at 14.987. Riding high on the back of three Toyota Racing Feature wins this season, Daum said he and the Trifecta Motorsports team were experimenting with the Blackjack Express, Stanton/Spike #7U during practice.
“You don’t get to test very often, so we were just throwing something at it that we thought would work, just not under the circumstances,” Daum said. “It did what we thought it would do, given the circumstances we went out in.”
After a sound showing during Appalachian Midget Week – posting finishes of second, eighth and fourth in the three-race stretch – Daum and his new friends at Trifecta have shrunken their deficit in the championship standings down to 103 points; a far cry from where Daum once stood, 278 points behind leader McIntosh.
“We’ve just gotta keep fine tuning the package; that’s all we’re doing,” Daum said. “Realistically, we still haven’t raced that much together. We’re maybe 10-12 races into our tenure together. Luckily, I have a decent idea of what I want in a racecar and Bobby [Milliser, crew chief] has a good idea of a setup.”
The Series’ all-time winningest driver, Jade Avedisian, was second-quickest overall with a best lap of 14.162. She and the Keith Kunz Motorsports stable will work to close their seven-point gap in the standings to McIntosh this weekend.
McIntosh, the current Series points leader, turned in a third-best lap time of 14.254. He’s aiming for redemption at Davenport from last year, where a mechanical failure sidelined him Friday, and on Saturday, finished 10th in the Feature.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets go racing with the POWRi National Midget League at Davenport Speedway Friday night, Aug. 25, in a $4,000-to-win program. Tickets are available at XtremeOutlawSeries.com/Schedule. If you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
PRACTICE RESULTS (of cars that took time)
Chase McDermand (14.146)
Jade Avedisian (14.162)
Cannon McIntosh (14.254)
Hayden Reinbold (14.307)
Taylor Reimer (14.354)
Gavin Miller (14.504)
Corbin Rueschenberg (14.681)
Thomas Meseraull (14.738)
Cooper Williams (14.812)
Zach Daum (14.987)
Elijah Gile (15.020)
Dakota Gay (15.036)
Nick Hoffman (15.804)
1 MONTH ALERT: Eldora, Sharon Setup Exciting Ohio Doubleheader in September
The Greatest Show on Dirt returns to Eldora Speedway on Sept. 22, and then Sharon Speedway on Sept. 23
ROSSBURG, OH (Aug. 24, 2023) – For the final time in 2023, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will set course for Ohio, targeting two of the most exciting tracks on the schedule.
First, Eldora Speedway for the BeFour The Crowns Showdown, on Friday, Sept. 22, and then Sharon Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown on Saturday, Sept. 23.
It’ll be the Series’ fifth visit to Eldora – owned by Tony Stewart – this year and second to Sharon – owned by Dave Blaney. In the last race at both tracks, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz was hoisting another trophy. At Eldora, he was crowned king for the sixth time in his career during the Kings Royal Victory Lane ceremony.
While different sizes, with Eldora sitting at .500 miles long and Sharon at .375 miles, both tracks have become fan-favorites, producing close racing and eye-widening passes.
What you need to know:
ELDORA SPEEDWAY, Sept. 22 (BeFour The Crowns Showdown)
More Event Info
Track:
1/2 mile in Rossburg, OH
Track Record: 12.599 seconds by David Gravel on Sept. 23, 2020
Times (ET):
1:30 p.m. Pit Gates Open
2 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Last Year’s Race Recap Video (9/23/22):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1yxcDC-UYg
Previous Winners:
2023 – Logan Schuchart on May 5, Rico Abreu on May 6, Carson Macedo on July 14, Donny Schatz on July 15
2022 –David Gravel on July 13, Brent Marks on July 14, David Gravel on July 15 (Day), Brent Marks on July 15 (Night), Rico Abreu on Sept. 23
2021 – Brent Marks on May 8 (Day), Sheldon Haudenschild on May 8, Carson Macedo on July 14, Tyler Courtney on July 17 (Day), Kyle Larson on July 17, Carson Macedo on July 18, Logan Schuchart on Sept. 24
2019 – Donny Schatz on May 10, Donny Schatz on July 17, Brad Sweet on July 18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brad Sweet on July 20, Logan Schuchart on Sept. 27
2018 – Donny Schatz on May 11, Donny Schatz on May 12, Shane Stewart on July 12, Donny Schatz on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Brent Marks on Sept. 21, Christopher Bell on October 14
2017 – Logan Schuchart on May 12, Donny Schatz on May 13, Kerry Madsen on July 13, Christopher Bell on July 14, Donny Schatz on May 15, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 22
2016 – Kerry Madsen on May 6, Kerry Madsen on May 7, David Gravel on July 14, Daryn Pittman on July 15, Donny Schatz on July 16, Shane Stewart on Sept. 23
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 8, Donny Schatz on May 9, Shane Stewart on July 17, Shane Stewart on July 18, Greg Wilson on Sept. 25
2014 – Shane Stewart on May 2, David Gravel on May 3, Sammy Swindell on July 11, Kerry Madsen on July 12, Joey Saldana on Sept. 19
2013 – Kerry Madsen on May 3, Daryn Pittman on May 4, Kerry Madsen on July 12, Brad Sweet on July 13
2012 – Chad Kemenah on May 4, Sammy Swindell on May 5, Joey Saldana on July 13, Sammy Swindell on July 14
2011 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Tim Shaffer on July 15, Tyler Walker on July 16, Joey Saldana on Sept. 23
2010 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Paul McMahan on May 9, Joey Saldana on July 16, Steve Kinser on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 24
2009 – Donny Schatz on May 9, Terry McCarl on July 17, Donny Schatz on July 18, Jason Sides on Sept. 25
2008 – Craig Dollansky on April 11, Donny Schatz on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 11, Daryn Pittman on July 13, Joey Saldana on Sept. 19
2007 – Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul McMahan on June 2, Steve Kinser on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on Sept. 21
2006 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Sammy Swindell on April 8, Craig Dollansky on June 3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana on July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4
2005 – Sammy Swindell on April 8, Steve Kinser on April 9, Sammy Swindell on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on July 16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5
2004 – Steve Kinser on April 9, Steve Kinser on April 10, Danny Lasoski on June 5, Dale Blaney on July 16, Jason Sides on July 17, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6
2003 – Donny Schatz on April 18, Sammy Swindell on April 19, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Jason Meyers on Aug. 8
2002 – Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve Kinser on June 1, Daryn Pittman on July 19, Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2
2001 – Stevie Smith on April 13, Mark Kinser on April 14, Andy Hillenburg on June 2, Andy Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on July 21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser on June 3, Johnny Herrera on July 13, Sammy Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July 15, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4
1999 – Steve Kinser on April 2, Tim Shaffer on June 5, Mark Kinser on July 15, Greg Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July 17, Stevie Smith on Aug. 6
1998 – Joey Saldana on April 10, Sammy Swindell on April 11, Sammy Swindell on June 13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 7
1997 – Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave Blaney on June 14, Dave Blaney on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8
1996 – Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve Kinser on June 15, Mark Kinser on July 19, Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on Aug. 9
1995 – Dave Blaney on April 14, Jac Haudenschild on April 15, Steve Kinser on June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11
1994 – Jeff Swindell on April 16, Kenny Jacobs on April 17, Kenny Jacobs on June 11, Dave Blaney on Aug. 12
1993 – Dave Blaney on Dave Blaney on April 17, April 18, Dave Blaney on June 11, Steve Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 12
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on April 20, Steve Kinser on June 7, Sammy Swindell on June 8
1990 – Steve Kinser on April 21, Steve Kinser on April 22, Rickey Hood on June 8, Steve Kinser on June 9
1989 – Lee Brewer on April 22, Jeff Swindell on April 23, Bobby Davis, Jr. on June 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5
1988 – Sammy Swindell on April 9, Doug Wolfgang on April 10, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 26, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Aug. 8
1986 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Kenny Jacobs on Aug. 8, Bobby Allen on Aug. 9
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on April 13, Doug Wolfgang on April 14, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 10
1984 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Ron Shuman on April 8
1983 – Steve Kinser on May 21, Brad Doty on May 22
1982 – Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell on May 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 12, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 4, Ronnie Daniels on Aug. 5, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 6, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on Oct. 17
1981 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 17, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18
1980 – Sammy Swindell on April 13, Steve Kinser on May 3, Steve Kinser on May 4, Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on July 5, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Sammy Swindell on Aug.8, Steve Kinser on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 31, Steve Kinser on Oct. 19
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on May 27, Steve Kinser on July 3, Sammy Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1, Shane Carson on Oct. 21
1978 – Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel on April 30, Steve Kinser on May 21, Rick Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 3, Shane Carson on Oct. 29
SHARON SPEEDWAY, Sept. 23 (Federated Auto Parts Showdown)
More Event Info
Track:
3/8 mile in Hartford, OH
Track Record: 12.704 seconds by Danny Holtgraver on 8/20/13
Times (ET):
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
4 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Last Year’s Race Recap Video (9/24/22):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQZDs-Zbed0
Previous Winners:
2023 - Donny Schatz on May 20
2022 - Brad Sweet on Sept. 24
2021 – Dave Blaney on May 22
2007 –Steve Kinser on June 1
2006 – Jac Haudenschild on May 20
2005 – Jason Meyers on June 3
2004 –Danny Lasoski on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 28
2003 – Steve Kinser on July 30, Steve Kinser on July 30
2002 – Danny Lasoski on May 31, Joey Saldana on July 31
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Final North Dakota Trip Brings Visits to River Cities, Red River Valley
Tight chase for the championship continues with two nights in “The Peace Garden State”
The home stretch of the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season heats up this week with two nights in North Dakota.
The Greatest Show on Dirt’s final trip through “The Peace Garden State” first brings a visit to one of the country’s most exciting bullrings – River Cities Speedway – in Grand Forks, ND on Friday, Aug. 25 for the Gerdau Presents The 2nd Led of The Northern Tour. The next night an 80-mile drive to the south leads the tour to West Fargo, ND’s Red River Valley Speedway where the track hosts the Gerdau Presents The Duel in The Dakotas.
So many factors contribute to make this a weekend that promises to deliver a ton of action. The hotly contested championship battle ramps up with each passing race as points become more and more important. Of all the hundreds of tracks that longtime Series announcer – Johnny Gibson – has visited, he calls River Cities his favorite because of intense racing it always produces. And Red River Valley has seen its share of barn burners as well.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
EVEN MORE MOVEMENT: The battling at the top of the World of Outlaws standings will not slow down. The latest jockeying is Carson Macedo rising into the second position after a strong weekend at Jackson Motorplex. A 50-point gap sits between Macedo and current points leader – Brad Sweet.
Looking at who may have an advantage between the top two in North Dakota, Sweet owns the edge at River Cities with a remarkable eight podiums in his last 12 starts including a pair of wins. Macedo has been solid with a win and five top fives in seven starts but hasn’t quite matched “The Big Cat’s” recent consistency.
The nod goes to Macedo when it comes to Red River Valley success. In three Series starts at the West Fargo facility, Macedo hasn’t finished worse than eighth and won last year. Sweet is yet to visit Victory Lane there but does own a pair of runner-ups – one with the World of Outlaws (2020) and the other with the All-Star Circuit of Champions (2011).
BIG GAME BOUNCEBACK: Last week at the Jackson Nationals was a tough trio of races for David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports. Gravel missed the top 10 in three consecutive races for the first time in four years. The championship contender slipped a spot to third in points, but he’ll be looking to bounce back over the North Dakota weekend.
Gravel enters as the most recent River Cities victor, topping the June race, and owns a 3.6 average finish in his last seven starts at the bullring.
The Watertown, CT native has never been to Victory Lane at Red River Valley, but he’s been in the top five in his two most recent attempts including a 2021 second place run. Gravel also podiumed there in 2011 with the All Stars.
HEADIN’ HOME: The final trip to North Dakota for the year means the final opportunity for Donny Schatz to race in front of his home state fans. The Saturday visit to Red River Valley is especially meaningful for Schatz as its where he grew up watching races and made his World of Outlaws debut in 1993.
The 10-time Series champion has been plenty prolific at the pair of tracks on the schedule this weekend. The two ovals have combined to account for 18 of his 310 career Series triumph – 12 at River Cities and six at Red River Valley.
Schatz’s résumé is especially remarkable at River Cities. In 30 career World of Outlaws starts, not only does he own the dozen victories, but he’s also picked up 21 podiums and never finished worse than eighth.
Saturday will be a special night for Schatz for a reason beyond driving a Sprint Car, too. The support class, IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars, will be partaking in the inaugural Danny Schatz Memorial to honor Schatz’s father who passed away last year. Danny was a hugely impactful figure for his son in both life and racing.
A HOT START: Plenty of eyes were on Shark Racing last weekend in Jackson, MN as Tanner Holmes began his time on the World of Outlaws tour behind the wheel of the #1T. And the Jacksonville, OR native took no time getting acclimated to his new seat.
Holmes began the trio of races with his first career Simpson QuickTime on Thursday and followed it with his first Series podium in the Feature. The next two nights saw him post top 10s to earn his first three World of Outlaws top 10 finishes consecutively.
Those impressive results came during his Jackson Motorplex debut, and Holmes will look to maintain momentum this weekend at two more new tracks in River Cities and Red River Valley.
ROBBIE’S ROLL: It was this very same weekend last year that kicked off Robbie Price’s strongest stretch of the season after taking over driving duties of the Sides Motorsports #7S.
First, he posted his third top 15 of 2022 at River Cities. Then the next night at Red River Valley, Sides came away with his first career Series top five. That led to two more top 15s and another run within the top five at Skagit Speedway the following week.
Now in his first full campaign, Price already owns two more top 10s than he did at this point last year and looks for another boost in North Dakota before heading to the west coast.
NOSA NAMES: As always when The Greatest Show on Dirt invades North Dakota, there will be a handful of routine competitors with the Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) looking to impress on a national level.
Mark Dobmeier stands out as the obvious candidate for a strong showing. River Cities is his home track, and he’s already added four wins to his lengthy list of victories there this season including against a stout field when the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) came to town.
Another trio of Grand Forks, ND natives in Brendan Mullen, Austin Pierce, and Jade Hastings have also been to River Cities Victory Lane with NOSA this year and are likely to face off against the country’s best drivers this weekend.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, August 25 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Saturday, August 26 at Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, ND
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (50/75 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (6568PTS) 2. 41 – Carson Macedo (-50PTS) 3. 2 – David Gravel (-60PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-288PTS) 5. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-318PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-346PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-398PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-516PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-878PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-1224PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49), James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
4 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
2 wins –Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5)
FEATURE LAPS LED (19 Drivers):
221 laps – Brad Sweet
202 laps – James McFadden
195 laps – Carson Macedo
193 laps – David Gravel
174 laps – Rico Abreu
118 laps – Kyle Larson
110 laps – Logan Schuchart
102 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
43 laps – Brent Marks
40 laps – Spencer Bayston
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
4 laps – Cole Macedo
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers):
13 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
8 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Justin Peck, Gio Scelzi
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet, Tanner Holmes
HEAT RACE WINNERS (39 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
22 Heat Wins – David Gravel
13 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
11 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
10 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
8 Heat Wins – James McFadden
6 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck, Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Robbie Price, Tim Kaeding, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Chase Randall, Ian Madsen
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (42 Drivers):
35 Dashes – Carson Macedo
33 Dashes – David Gravel
30 Dashes – Brad Sweet
23 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
22 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
18 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Dashes – Donny Schatz
16 Dashes – James McFadden
15 Dashes – Rico Abreu
13 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
11 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Robbie Price
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Kasey Kahne, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders, Ian Madsen
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (32 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss
1 LCS Win – Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal, Kaleb Johnson, Lachlan McHugh
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (35 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, David Gravel, Spencer Bayston
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Corey Day, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks, Kaleb Johnson
PODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
16 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
10 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
7 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Gio Scelzi
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney, Tanner Holmes
TOP 10 FINISHES (56 Drivers):
44 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet
42 Top 10s – David Gravel
35 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart, Gio Scelzi
32 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
30 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
29 Top 10s – James McFadden, Donny Schatz
24 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
20 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog, Tanner Holmes, Justin Sanders
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer, Cole Macedo
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall, Shane Stewart, Dave Blaney, Larry Wight, Dale Blaney, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Corey Day, Kerry Madsen
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
48. Thurs, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (5)
49. Fri, Aug 18 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / James McFadden (6)
50. Sat, Aug 19 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (6)
Federated Auto Parts Joins Placerville, Sharon Events as Title Sponsor
CONCORD, NC (Aug. 23, 2023) – Federated Auto Parts continues to expand its support with the World of Outlaws by becoming the title sponsor of the 49er Gold Rush Classic at Placerville Speedway and the September Sharon Speedway event.
The highly anticipated World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series events will see the iconic auto parts brand featured around the tracks, in addition to the Federated Car Care Work Zone, which is at every World of Outlaws event.
“Having Federated Auto Parts as the title sponsor of the Placerville Speedway and Sharon Speedway World of Outlaws events is an exciting opportunity to not only continue our support of dirt track racing, but connect with fans across the country,” said J.R. Bishop, director of event marketing & member services, Federated Auto Parts. “It has been exciting to see the Federated Auto Parts brand featured in several World of Outlaws events and we can’t wait to do so again in California and Ohio.”
The Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic at Placerville Speedway, in Placerville, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 16, will see the World of Outlaws return to the 1/4-mile bullring for the first time since 2019. And the Federated Auto Parts Showdown at Sharon Speedway, in Hartford, OH, on Saturday, Sept. 23, will be the Series’ second visit to the Ohio track this year. Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz scored the win at Sharon in May.
Federated Auto Parts joined the World of Outlaws at the beginning of the year in a multi-year deal and, so far, this year has served as title sponsor for multiple events.
For tickets to the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic and the Federated Auto Parts Showdown at Sharon, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Tight Points Battles, POWRi Contenders Ready to Take on Davenport
DAVENPORT, IA (Aug. 21, 2023) – Midgets. Late Models. A banked, sweeping, 1/4-mile oval known to produce some of the most exciting short track racing in the country. It’s time for the My Place Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking.
For the second consecutive year, Davenport Speedway hosts the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series in a three-day marquee event this Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 24-26. Midgets are slated for an evening of practice sessions on Thursday before a $4,000-to-win show on Friday and a $5,000-to-win main event on Saturday. Late Models will compete all three nights.
With 19 races complete and 10 left on the schedule, the late-season push is beginning for drivers in the thick of the championship points battle. Each of the top five drivers in the standings are within 103 points of each other; four of which have three or more Toyota Racing Feature wins this season, making this the single tightest championship battle in national dirt Midget series racing this year.
Both Midget races will also count for Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series points. Through five races, Jade Avedisian sits atop the standings with two Feature wins and 1061 points, followed by Zach Daum (-9) and Taylor Reimer (-33).
Tickets for all three days of the Quad Cities 150 are on sale in advance at XtremeOutlawSeries.com/Schedule and will be available at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live at DIRTVision.com or on the DIRTVision app.
WORK TO DO – Though he’s back on top of the Series points standings, Cannon McIntosh has some work to do in Davenport.
With only three top-five finishes in the last nine Xtreme Outlaw main events, the 20-year-old from Bixby, OK, has been unable to replicate the consistency he had to start the season. Four wins, eight podiums, one DNF and a worst finish of sixth through the first 10 races put him far above his competition, growing his points lead out to 121 at its largest before the summer break at the beginning of June. Since then, he and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports team have been trying to get jumpstarted again after watching their points lead evaporate.
Last year, Davenport was not kind to McIntosh. After scoring the Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award in Qualifying on Friday, he suffered terminal mechanical failure while leading his Heat Race, forcing him to call it an early night. He came back on Saturday, however, crossing the stripe 10th in the main event. He and the team will need some better luck this time around to build on the seven-point lead they hold in the standings.
IN THE HUNT – What began as a rough road on the Appalachian Midget Week trail two weekends ago turned out better than projected for Jade Avedisian.
Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, experienced one of the toughest nights in her career at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, crashing and flipping over twice within 15 minutes after leading several laps early in the Feature. The next night was another struggle, fading from fifth on the grid down to 10th by the checkers. She was, however, able to rebound in the final race of the week at Path Valley Speedway, battling for the lead with Daison Pursley in the final laps before coming home runner-up.
She now sits only seven points behind McIntosh in the championship standings as the season begins to wind down. The young Californian also leads the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series by nine points over Zach Daum and will meet the POWRi contenders this weekend as she tries to better finishes of 17th and 12th at Davenport last year.
HOMECOMING – One year ago, Chase McDermand garnered his first career national Midget series victory with the Xtreme Outlaws on Friday night at Davenport.
The 23-year-old from Springfield, IL, returns to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds this weekend riding a wave of newfound momentum as newly crowned champion of the inaugural Appalachian Midget Week. Back-to-back victories to start the week, followed by a third-place effort to cap the miniseries sealed the title for him and Mounce/Stout Motorsports, bouncing McDermand up to third in the points standings.
Now only 74 points behind McIntosh from where it once stood at 176, McDermand will have some work to do to keep the Xtreme flame alive after a tough weekend in USAC competition. After taking a DNF on Friday, McDermand grinded out a ninth-place run Saturday at Macon Speedway from 17th on the starting grid.
SHARK SWIMMING – There’s a rising talent on the national dirt Midget scene, and he’s making his mark in 2023.
Karter Sarff, 20, of Mason City, IL, scored his first career Series victory on Friday night of Ironman 55 weekend at I-55 Raceway three weekends ago, outrunning the entire Xtreme Outlaw roster. The next night, he nearly did it again, leading multiple laps before Avedisian passed him on a restart, but still claimed a runner-up finish and the POWRi National Midget League points lead.
This past weekend in USAC competition, Sarff bagged two top-10 finishes – one of which was a fifth place after starting on the pole. He’ll look to carry that momentum into Davenport this weekend, where finishes of 13th and 22nd troubled him last year.
LATE SEASON PUSH – Despite a solid Appalachian Midget Week, Zach Daum dropped to fifth in the Series points standings. However, things are looking up for he and Trifecta Motorsports to make a run at the championship.
Daum, the 32-year-old open-wheel veteran from Pocahontas, IL, posted finishes of second, eighth and fourth during Appalachian Midget Week, chopping his points gap down to 103. The defending Series champion had a solid two days out with USAC this past weekend, running third and fourth.
He was also a factor at Davenport last year, charging from 15th-to-ninth on Friday night before a runner-up finish to Bryant Wiedeman on Saturday.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Thursday-Saturday, August 24-26 at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, IA
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
Cannon McIntosh: 3903 points | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
Jade Avedisian: 3896 points (-7) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
Chase McDermand: 3829 points (-74) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
Gavin Miller: 3824 points (-79) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
Zach Daum: 3800 points (-103) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
Taylor Reimer: 3741 points (-162) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
Hayden Reinbold: 3231 points (-672) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
Chance Crum: 2910 points (-993) | Rudeen Racing #26
Ethan Mitchell: 2497 points (-1406) | Bundy Built Motorsports #19M
Austin Barnhill: 2336 points (-1567) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #17B
Toyota Feature winners (8 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports), Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports), Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
3 wins – Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries), Daniel Whitley (Abacus Racing), Karter Sarff (Sarff Racing), Daison Pursley (Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (16 drivers)
79 laps – Jade Avedisian
78 laps – Cannon McIntosh
64 laps – Chase McDermand
59 laps – Daniel Whitley
52 laps – Zach Daum
41 laps – Karter Sarff
33 laps – Kyle Jones
30 laps – Daison Pursley
28 laps – Ryan Timms
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
23 laps – Gavin Miller
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (12 drivers)
4 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley, Chase McDermand, Zach Daum
1 award – Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Joe B. Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Briggs Danner
Heat Race winners (20 drivers)
9 wins – Jade Avedisian
7 wins – Chase McDermand
5 wins – Cannon McIntosh, Zach Daum
3 wins – Hayden Reinbold, Ethan Mitchell, Gavin Miller, Daison Pursley
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker, Daniel Whitley
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Chase Johnson
High-points honors (14 drivers)
3 honors – Cannon McIntosh
2 honors – Daniel Whitley, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker, Daison Pursley, Zach Daum
Last Chance Showdown wins (12 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (16 drivers)
2 awards – Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Taylor Reimer
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum, Gavan Boschele, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Cannon McIntosh, Jerry Coons Jr, Jade Avedisian, Steve Buckwalter
Podium finishes (17 drivers)
9 podiums – Chase McDermand
8 podiums – Cannon McIntosh, Zach Daum
7 podiums – Jade Avedisian
5 podiums – Taylor Reimer
4 podiums – Gavin Miller
3 podiums – Daniel Whitley
2 podiums – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Jerry Coons Jr, Karter Sarff, Daison Pursley
Top-10 finishes (41 drivers)
17 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller
16 top-10s – Chase McDermand, Jade Avedisian
15 top-10s – Zach Daum
13 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
9 top-10s – Chance Crum
7 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Ethan Mitchell
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Daniel Whitley, Hayden Reinbold
4 top-10s – Gavan Boschele, Karter Sarff, Austin Barnhill
3 top-10s – Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms, Corbin Rueschenberg, Chase Johnson, Briggs Danner
2 top-10s – Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker, Jerry Coons Jr, Cooper Williams, Mariah Ede, Daison Pursley, Tim Buckwalter
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Nick Drake, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller, Preston Lattomus
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley (1)
15. Fri, Aug. 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
16. Sat, Aug. 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Jade Avedisian (4)
17. Tue, Aug. 8 / Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway / Newmanstown, PA / Chase McDermand (3)
18. Wed, Aug. 9 / Action Track USA / Kutztown, PA / Chase McDermand (4)
19. Fri, Aug. 11 / Path Valley Speedway Park / Spring Run, PA / Daison Pursley (1)
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
BACK-TO-BACK: Carson Macedo Outlasts Sweet for Second Straight Jackson Nationals Title
Macedo tops wild duel in final laps to bag sixth win of the year and $25,000
JACKSON, MN (August 19, 2023) - Five laps remained in Saturday’s AGCO Jackson Nationals powered by Fendt finale when the yellow lights flashed. The caution flag flew, and the stage was set for an epic conclusion with $25,000 on the line at Minnesota’s Jackson Motorplex.
Carson Macedo had led the way since lap 26 of the 35-lap Feature, but Brad Sweet stepped up to present a challenge. The duo traded sliders and crossovers over the final five circuits to bring the crowd to their feet. And when the dust settled on the heavyweight bout, Macedo emerged victorious to claim his second consecutive Jackson Nationals title. In Victory Lane Macedo rose atop the wing of his Jason Johnson Racing machine as the fans roared. The entire JJR team celebrated wildly after their driver came out on top of a duel with the four-time and reigning World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion.
The win moved Macedo up to six for the season, putting him in a three-way tie for the second most this year. The Lemoore, CA native is at 34 victories for his career with The Greatest Show on Dirt, which breaks a tie with Sheldon Haudenschild for 21st on the all-time win list.
“I’ve got the utmost respect for Brad Sweet,” Macedo said. “He’s an unbelievable race car driver, so to duel with him there at the end like that is pretty cool. I’m just super thankful for this Albaugh #41 team. Philip Dietz is unreal. To win this race back-to-back is pretty special. I feel like Phil has an extremely good package, good car here. And Clyde Knipp and Nate Repetz, they’re the hardest workers out here on the tour. They grind it out every day. They do an incredible job, so I’m happy to reward them with a win. Just hats off to this Jason Johnson Racing team.”
Macedo began the main event from the outside of the front row. It was James McFadden – who was attempting to sweep the three nights – taking the early advantage from the pole. As the field navigated the opening laps McFadden extended his lead over Macedo.
McFadden set a torrid pace in the race’s first half. At times when navigating traffic, Macedo found chances to close on the tail tank of the Roth Motorsports #83 but couldn’t find a lane to get around him.
Then on Lap 26, the lane opened.
As McFadden exited Turn 2, he slipped up slightly coming off the corner and slid while Macedo stayed low in the grip and pointed as straight as an arrow. Carrying much momentum down the back straightaway, Macedo dipped under McFadden entering Turn 3 to take command.
“I had a really bad stumbling issue in the center of the corner,” McFadden commented on what might’ve cost him the lead. “And then when I got to lapped cars I couldn’t accelerate off the corner at all.”
After securing the top spot, Macedo quickly pulled ahead and appeared on his way to a commanding triumph when the yellow flag was displayed with five laps remaining for a slowing Ian Madsen.
On the restart Brad Sweet, who was running third, got the top working and blasted around McFadden for second in Turns 1 and 2. Then “The Big Cat” ripped the top in the next set of corners to pull alongside Macedo and nose ahead to lead Lap 31. Macedo countered with a slide job in Turn 1 to swipe the lead back for the next two circuits.
After crossing the finish line with two laps to go, Sweet threw a slider of his own to regain the top spot. Coming to the white flag, Macedo drove from the top of Turn 3 down to the bottom on the exit of Turn 4 to gather speed as the white flag waved. Macedo once again slid Sweet to move ahead, and the 27-year-old sealed the deal by sliding himself in the final set of corners to secure a thrilling victory.
“I was having to really get slowed up in the middle to grab that bottom grip off of (Turn) 4, and I think that’s where Brad was obviously able to sail around me there,” Macedo explained. “By the time I could hear him he was already by me. I was able to kind of squeeze that grip into (Turn) 1 and slide him and then I was in full guess mode. I didn’t really know where to be. I didn’t really know whether I was supposed to be on the top or the bottom. When you’re in that spot, it’s tough to know exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
Sweet’s runner-up result aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 earned him a healthy $10,000 payday. With hindsight, the Grass Valley, CA native found himself wishing he’d have taken a more defensive approach with the lead in the closing laps.
“I just kind of got out-raced there at the end,” Sweet said. “I feel like I could’ve done a better job once I got ahead of him to keep him behind me, but he surprised me with some of the runs he got. I wasn’t expecting him, when I passed him on the top, to make speed back up on me. But this track is wide and flat, so once he got there and this dirty air, even if they get just kind of close to you, you really feel it. I got a little dirty air and got behind him and mounted another charge and got back by him. Taking the white (flag) in the lead I should’ve just really protected the bottom. I didn’t get across the front straightaway enough, and he got back to my inside. He did a better job protecting and moving his car around.”
In the final laps, Donny Schatz surged onto the podium to finish third. The result marked his second top three in three nights at Jackson with the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team.
“The yellow probably helped us a little bit there,” Schatz said. “Whoever was in front of me, when they went to the bottom you’ve got to go where they’re not. So, we finally got up there and kept a pretty fast pace. I kept trying different things throughout the race to see what my race car was doing to see if I could give my guys some data and feedback that’ll help us get a little bit better. We tried a hundred different things, but nothing seemed to get us going. Still a pretty respectable finish.”
Slipping to fourth late in the going was James McFadden after leading the first 25 laps. He fell just short of history as he was attempting to become the first driver since Danny Lasoski in 2003 to win three consecutive World of Outlaws races in three consecutive nights at the same track. While he couldn’t cement a sweep of the Jackson Nationals, McFadden left feeling encouraged with home turf for his Roth Motorsports team nearing on the horizon.
“I’m just happy with the weekend,” McFadden said. “You can’t be sad about two wins and a fourth. It gives us good momentum leading into the next couple races and then obviously in California where Dennis and Teresa are from and get to watch their car go around their home state. Excited to get there and see what happens.”
Giovanni Scelzi completed the top five.
Spencer Bayston earned the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a drive from 18th to 10th.
James McFadden won the Toyota Racing King of the Hill to earn the pole of the main event.
Lachlan McHugh topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to North Dakota for two straight nights. First up is the Gerdau presents the 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour at River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, August 25. The next brings the Gerdau presents the Duel in the Dakotas at Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND) on Saturday, August 26. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 4. 83-James McFadden[1]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[11]; 7. 1T-Tanner Holmes[8]; 8. 24-Rico Abreu[9]; 9. 39M-Justin Sanders[7]; 10. 5-Spencer Bayston[18]; 11. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 12. 9-Kasey Kahne[14]; 13. 2-David Gravel[17]; 14. 11-Cory Eliason[15]; 15. 10-Scott Bogucki[13]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[10]; 17. 2KS-Chase Randall[16]; 18. 7S-Robbie Price[19]; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[20]; 20. (DNF) 7-Ian Madsen[23]; 21. (DNF) 25-Lachlan McHugh[21]; 22. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[6]; 23. (DNF) 22K-Kaleb Johnson[22]; 24. (DNF) 16-Brooke Tatnell[24]
JETTIN’ IN JACKSON: James McFadden Rolls to Sweep of Jackson Nationals Prelims
McFadden claims back-to-back World of Outlaws victories for the first time in his career
JACKSON, MN (August 18, 2023) - There’s one man with all of the momentum heading into Saturday’s $25,000-to-win AGCO Jackson Nationals finale. And that man is James McFadden.
After claiming Thursday’s opener, McFadden delivered an encore on Friday night at Jackson Motorplex. The pilot of the Roth Motorsports machine wheeled the #83 to statement victory – leading all 25 laps at the Minnesota oval on his way to a sweep of the prelims. Not only did McFadden claim two consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victories, but his performance over the two nights also slotted him atop the Jackson Nationals points. That puts him as the first seed in tomorrow’s King of the Hill that will decide the front four rows of Saturday’s main event.
Topping both prelims gave McFadden back-to-back Series victories for the first time in his career. Jackson also became the first track where he owns multiple triumphs with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The Australian is now up to 11 career World of Outlaws wins – two away from equaling Brooke Tatnell as the second winningest Aussie.
“I’ve been close a couple times, but to go back-to-back is cool,” McFadden said. “Big thanks to Dennis and Teresa Roth for the opportunity. Hope you guys are pumped at home. It’s been a pretty cool weekend so far. To be locked into tomorrow is great.”
McFadden began the main event from the outside of the front row after finishing second in the Toyota Racing Dash with Giovanni Scelzi to his inside. On the race’s initial start, McFadden got the jump on Scelzi as they roared into the opening corner. McFadden then nosed ahead as they went down the backstretch.
Early on McFadden rolled the bottom while Scelzi ripped the cushion and began to close in on the top spot. But it a near replica moment from Thursday when McFadden was fending off Donny Schatz, McFadden moved to the top right when it appeared Scelzi may be able to pull alongside. One he made that move, McFadden maintained a healthy advantage.
“It was tough to know where to run,” McFadden noted of the track’s challenges. “I felt like I was really abusing my tires and engine and car up there, but we were good enough to get the job done.”
As the race moved beyond halfway and the leaders entered traffic, an opportunity for Scelzi to challenge for the lead arose. McFadden struggled with slower cars and dirty air allowing Scelzi to close in. The KCP Racing pilot found the momentum to take a big swing with a slide job in Turns 1 and 2 but came up a little short of clearing him.
“The air is so dirty behind cars,” McFadden said. “In clean air or taking off on a restart I felt pretty good, and then you get to cars and it’s like you’re driving behind a semi-trailer on the highway. It sort of buffers around and carries on… It all happens so fast in the moment that it doesn’t feel like much of a moment, but then you watch it back and you’re like, ‘Oh, that was a little close for comfort. Gio does an awesome job. He’s one of the most respectful guys out there, and I know he’s going to give you enough room.”
Shortly after Scelzi’s challenge, the yellow flag flew with nine laps remaining – giving him clean air and effectively paving the path to Victory Lane. Scelzi closed in on the final circuit, but McFadden ultimately won with a comfortable advantage.
With two prelim wins in the bag, McFadden’s focus is now squarely on the $25,000 prize that awaits the winner of the Jackson Nationals finale.
“I’m super happy with the weekend,” McFadden said. “Happy with my guys. Happy with my car. Bring on tomorrow.”
Following McFadden to the line was Gio Scelzi in the KCP #18. The result marked his fourth podium of his rookie World of Outlaws campaign and fourth top five in the last six races. The Fresno, CA native tallied 861 points across the two prelims, good enough for third most and a spot in Saturday’s King of the Hill. Scelzi finished the night feeling satisfied with he and his team’s continued speed but wished the start of the race would’ve gone differently to give him a better shot at the win.
“I felt like it was all on the start there,” Scelzi said of what might’ve decided the race. “There wasn’t much on the bottom of (Turns) 1 and 2, and the race was really won right there. I got kind of to him in traffic and threw a Hail Mary slider and knew I wasn’t going to clear him once I got to the center and just kind of turned sideways… I’m having fun right now. We seem to be making gains on it every night and being in the hunt every night.”
Rounding out the top three was another driver who punched their ticket to Saturday’s King of the Hill – Carson Macedo. The finish for the Jason Johnson Racing driver had points implications elsewhere, too. Macedo jumped ahead of David Gravel for second in the championship standings and sits a manageable 50 markers behind Brad Sweet for the top spot. It was another solid night for Macedo as he earned his 15th podium of the season.
“I think my team has continued to get my car really good,” Macedo said. “This JJR #41 team – Philip Dietz, Clyde Knipp, and Nate Repetz – they work so hard. I feel like my car has been super consistent. We obviously haven’t won both nights like James, and we’re definitely not happy with third, but I feel like I kind of did all I could there. I got a good start and kind of paced my race a little bit. I had one shot there on a restart with Gio. I hit the bottom nice in (Turns) 1 and 2 and tried to slide him, but the top is just so fast. I actually thought I cleared him, and he just ripped right around me.”
Buddy Kofoid and Brad Sweet completed the top five.
The driver claiming the final lock-in on points to Saturday’s King of the Hill was Donny Schatz. Four more spots will be up for grabs in Saturday’s Qualifiers.
After topping the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown, Kaleb Johnson drove from 21st to 12th in the Feature to claim the KSE Racing Hard Charger of the night.
In Low-E Insulation Qualifying, Gio Scelzi earned his second Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and the 11th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to David Gravel (232nd Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Ian Madsen (64th of career), Cory Eliason (22nd of career), and Sam Hafertepe Jr. (51st of career).
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Logan Schuchart after mechanical issues while running fifth dropped him to a 20th place finish.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars wrap up the 45th Annual AGCO Jackson Nationals with the $25,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start finale on Saturday, August 19. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 83-James McFadden[2]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[5]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[7]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[9]; 7. 39M-Justin Sanders[11]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 10. 1T-Tanner Holmes[12]; 11. 2-David Gravel[10]; 12. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[21]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne[15]; 14. 10-Scott Bogucki[13]; 15. 21T-Cole Macedo[22]; 16. 7-Ian Madsen[8]; 17. 25-Lachlan McHugh[24]; 18. 44W-Austen Wheatley[23]; 19. 2KS-Chase Randall[18]; 20. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 21. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[20]; 23. 5-Spencer Bayston[19]; 24. 11-Cory Eliason[14]
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Taylor Reimer Prepares For Busy Week With ARCA Debut, Quad Cities 150DAVENPORT, IA (Aug. 18, 2023) – Three years at the controls of a dirt Midget, racing against the best in the sport, has brought Taylor Reimer a new opportunity in 2023.
Before venturing to Davenport Speedway for the My Place Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking, Aug. 24-26, the 23-year-old Oklahoman will make her ARCA Mendards Series debut this Sunday, Aug. 20. She’ll pilot the BuzzBallz-sponsored Toyota Camry for Venturini Motorsports at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL.
Despite a career spent mostly on the dirt, Reimer has welcomed the new challenge with open arms as she strives to take her motorsports career to new heights.
“I’m definitely excited; I think it’ll be something different,” Reimer said. “I’ve never really done asphalt, except go-karts when I was like six years old. But I’ve tested a Late Model, and it’s a lot of fun. It’s definitely different. Looking forward to learning and trying something new.”
Reimer joined the championship chase on the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota this year in her second full-time season for Keith Kunz Motorsports. Since becoming a pioneer in the sport as the first-ever female to win a national dirt Midget race (Millbridge Speedway 2022), Reimer has collected nine top-five finishes and 13 top 10s in 19 starts this year with the Series – currently on a run of nine top 10s in a row – and sits sixth in points.
She made the move to Mooresville, NC, before the start of the season and began working more directly with the staff at Toyota Racing Development, which later presented her with the ARCA opportunity – something she said has been in her future plans since resuming her driving career post-college graduation.
“Ultimately, yes, this is the goal,” Reimer said. “I’m looking to, hopefully, do five-to-eight [ARCA races] next year along with the full Xtreme Outlaw Series. Just doing that along with a couple Late Model races locally around North Carolina, just to keep getting my feet wet in different areas of motorsports.”
Reimer’s motorsports adventure started in go-karts before rising through the ranks of Micro Sprints and JR Sprints. At 14 years old, she took about a seven year break from racing, finishing out high school and then went to college at the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a degree in health and exercise science.
She found her way back into racing at 21 years old, joining the dirt Midget ranks with Dave Mac Motorsports. After a year there, she made the move to her current home at Keith Kunz Motorsports. In her Xtreme Outlaw career – all with KKM – Reimer has collected one win, 10 top-five finishes and 19 top 10s in 28 starts.
“They’ve been a great help; I love working with Keith Kunz Motorsports,” Reimer said. “They’re an awesome team, and I don’t think I’d be where I am without them.”
At the beginning of the 2023 season, Reimer’s results were a mixed bag of top 10s and finishes in the teens. But since Doe Run Raceway in July, she hasn’t finished worse than sixth and has collected eight top fives in the last nine races.
“Toward the beginning of the year, the first couple races were really tough,” Reimer said. “Early on, we struggled, and I think my confidence was low. Over the past couple months, I’ve been just trying to build my confidence back up and know that I can race with each one of these people, and I can beat them.”
She’ll now try to carry that momentum into her ARCA debut before jumping back behind the wheel of her KKM #25K Midget at Davenport Speedway with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets.
For tickets to the My Place Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking, click HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
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United Sprint Car Series Returns to Southern Sprint Car Shootout at Volusia For Historic Purse
BARBERVILLE, FL (Aug. 17, 2023) – The second annual Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout at Volusia Speedway Park will help the United Sprint Car Series make history, Jan. 25-27.
USCS returns for the now three-day marquee 360 Sprint Car event, boasting a more than $65,000 overall purse – the largest in Series history. Thursday and Friday’s Features will pay $2,500 to win, while Saturday’s main event will pay $10,000 to the winner.
The Southern Sprint Car Shootout will also be the 2024 USCS season opener, and the start of its Winter Heat Series.
“We’re excited about kicking off 2024 at Volusia Speedway Park for the three days, instead of two,” said Pete Walton, founder of USCS. “The event has grown quite a bit, now paying $10,000 Saturday night.
“It’ll be the biggest payday for a USCS event ever.”
Sprint Car drivers will also benefit from $100 going to the Quick Time award winner Friday and Saturday and $100 going to the Hard Charger all three nights.
The inaugural Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout attracted a diverse group of drivers such as 2023 Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Pennsylvania star Anthony Marci, rising star Ryan Timms, and multiple international travelers from Canada and England. With the large purse, Walton said he excepts to see another impressive entry list.
“I think the increased money and extra night will bring more cars,” Walton said. “We always get a lot of Canadians that time of the year. Everyone up north is ready to come down.”
Last year’s event also saw two nights of peak Sprint Car racing around "The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” Timms, at 16 years old, won the first night, and then Florida native Tyler Clem won Saturday’s main event, calling it “the biggest win of his life.”
The second annual event will also feature 3/4 Modifieds all three nights, paying $400 to win Thursday and Friday, and $800 to win on Saturday.
To keep up with the latest information about the 2024 edition of the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout, visit VolusiaSpeedwayPark.com and follow the track’s social pages.
Also, make sure to get your DIRTVision FAST PASS subscription which will allow you to watch every lap of the Southern Sprint Car Shootout live, along with access to every race at Volusia Speedway Park, premier Series like the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and many more.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Summer of Money Rolls into 45th Annual Jackson Nationals
Lucrative purse, unique format awaits the World of Outlaws at Jackson Motorplex
JACKSON, MN (August 16, 2023) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars’ Summer of Money keeps on rolling.
For the next stop on the long, lucrative stretch of the season, The Greatest Show on Dirt will travel to Minnesota where Jackson Motorplex hosts the 45th Annual AGCO Jackson Nationals powered by Fendt.
The three-night (August 17-19) event is set to offer a pair of $10,000-to-win prelims on Thursday and Friday before Saturday’s $25,000-to-win, $2,000 to start finale. The total purse for Saturday’s Feature exceeds $100,000. Teams will tackle two nights of prelim action to help position themselves to fight on Saturday to etch their names in the history books as a Jackson Nationals champion.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
JACKSON JET: In recent years, Logan Schuchart and his Shark Racing #1S crew have become the team to beat whenever the World of Outlaws head to Jackson.
The Hanover, PA native has won four of the last seven races contested at the Minnesota oval including the 2020 and 2021 Jackson Nationals finale. Jackson is tied as Schuchart’s winningest track in Series competition.
Schuchart’s Jackson résumé also boasts consistency in addition to the wins. Over that same seven race stretch, he’s only missed the podium once and owns a 2.86 average finish.
After his hopes of a Knoxville Nationals win were derailed by mechanical troubles, Schuchart hopes to rebound at one of his strongest tracks on tour.
SHARK VS. BIG CAT: While Schuchart has been the man to beat recently, Brad Sweet is no slouch at Jackson.
“The Big Cat” has also racked up four victories at the 4/10-mile including a 2017 Jackson Nationals title. That puts him equal with Schuchart’s total.
Their four wins apiece are tied for the most in Series history at Jackson, and the duo have a trio of nights ahead to battle for superiority in the record books and Saturday’s $25,000 prize.
BACK-TO-BACK: A recent trend of back-to-back winners is on the line when the Jackson Nationals begin on Thursday.
Carson Macedo is the most recent victor with his 2022 Jackson Nationals title, and the eight races prior to his victory were all won in back-to-back fashion. Brad Sweet topped two straight in 2019 and 2020. Then it was Schuchart’s turn as he claimed the final two nights of the 2020 Jackson Nationals. Next up was Kerry Madsen as he opened the 2021 Jackson Nationals with two straight wins. Schuchart returned to the top after Madsen with a 2021 Jackson Nationals title and the 2022 opener.
Now, Macedo has his chance at back-to-back as the 45th edition of the event begins on Thursday.
800 CLUB: This past weekend David Gravel hit a notable milestone with the World of Outlaws. The 11-year veteran of the tour reached 800 career Series Feature starts with his 22nd to 2nd charge at the #NOSvilleNationals.
Through his 800 starts, Gravel has notched 86 Wins (tied 9th all-time), 216 Podiums (16th all-time), 2,308 Laps Led, 106 QuickTimes, and 231 Heat Wins.
The milestone comes amid Gravel’s pursuit of his first championship to add to the list of impressive numbers he’s racked up. He’s currently 14 points behind four-time and reigning champion – Brad Sweet – for the top spot.
Jackson is one of few tracks Gravel has visited and hasn’t made a trip to Victory Lane, but he’s been remarkably close with five podiums including a pair of runner-ups (2019 & 2021).
ROOKIE ROLL: A story that continues to evolve over the 2023 season is Giovanni Scelzi’s rookie campaign.
The Fresno, CA native continues to be one of the most consistent forces on tour with only five finishes outside the top 10 in the last 26 races. Scelzi’s latest statement was a fourth place run on the sport’s grandest stage at the Knoxville Nationals. Thursday’s opener will mark Scelzi’s 200th career World of Outlaws start.
He and KCP Racing’s consistency have led them to sitting fifth in points with over half of the season in the books. If Scelzi can maintain the speed they’ve shown and stay at least fifth in points, it would match the best Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year finish since Stevie Smith in 1990. Advancing one more spot would equal him with Jeff Swindell (1981) and Brad Doty (1982) for the best rookie run ever.
WELCOME TO THE TOUR: There’s a new name that will be following the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour for the remainder of the season beginning this weekend. Tanner Holmes has been tabbed as the pilot of the Shark Racing #1A for the duration of the 2023 campaign.
The 19-year-old out of Jacksonville, OR has continued to make a name for himself over the past couple of years leading to a major opportunity on a national level in a proven ride. Last year, Jacob Allen wheeled the car to four World of Outlaws wins and a Knoxville Nationals prelim triumph.
While Holmes has traveled to a certain extent over the past few years, this move marks a major shift for the driver accustomed to competing primarily along the west coast. The journey begins with his Jackson debut this weekend.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Thursday through Saturday, August 17-19 at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, MN
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (47/78 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (6202PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-14PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-60PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-248PTS) 5. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-326PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-350PTS) 7. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-362PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-462PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-856PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-933PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
5 wins – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
4 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
2 wins –Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5)
FEATURE LAPS LED (19 Drivers):
219 laps – Brad Sweet
193 laps – David Gravel
187 laps – Carson Macedo
174 laps – Rico Abreu
133 laps – James McFadden
97 laps – Kyle Larson
96 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
81 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
43 laps – Brent Marks
40 laps – Spencer Bayston
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
4 laps – Cole Macedo
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
13 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
8 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
3 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Justin Peck
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet
HEAT RACE WINNERS (34 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
21 Heat Wins – David Gravel
13 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
11 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
10 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
8 Heat Wins – James McFadden
6 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Cory Eliason
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Tim Kaeding, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease, Cole Macedo, Robbie Price
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (37 Drivers):
33 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
29 Dashes – Brad Sweet
22 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
20 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
18 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Donny Schatz
15 Dashes – Rico Abreu
14 Dashes – James McFadden
13 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
7 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss, Cory Eliason
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Robbie Price
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Kasey Kahne, Bill Balog, Cole Macedo
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (29 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brock Zearfoss
1 LCS Win – Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jamie Veal
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Rico Abreu, David Gravel
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney, Corey Day, Tasker Phillips, Brent Marks
PODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
21 Podiums – Brad Sweet
14 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Rico Abreu
10 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
9 Podiums – Donny Schatz
7 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – James McFadden, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Spencer Bayston
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Gio Scelzi
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney
TOP 10 FINISHES (51 Drivers):
42 Top 10s – David Gravel
41 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet
34 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
32 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
31 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
29 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
26 Top 10s – James McFadden, Donny Schatz
21 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
18 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
9 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
8 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
5 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer, Cole Macedo
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall, Shane Stewart, Dave Blaney, Larry Wight, Dale Blaney, Noah Gass, Rusty Hickman, Corey Day, Kerry Madsen
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
45. Fri, Aug 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Spencer Bayston (1)
46. Sat, Aug 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (3)
47. Sat, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (4)
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Set to Swing Back Through California, Sept. 7-16
CHICO, CA (Aug. 15, 2023) – The sun will soon rise on another World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series California Swing.
The Greatest Show on Dirt will make its fall trek through California, Sept. 7-16, with three big events in two weeks.
The 69th Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway – promoted by four-time and reigning Series champion Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson and Colby Copeland – will kick off the California swing, bringing the World of Outlaws back for another three-day marquee excursion, Sept. 7-9. After expanding back to a three-day show last year, the first two preliminary nights saw drivers accumulate points before battling in the $25,000-to-win main event on Saturday.
Then, the Series ventures back to Kings Speedway for the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic on Friday, Sept. 15. Last year, Pennsylvania native Logan Schuchart kept the California stars out of Victory Lane to pick up his second win at the track.
The next night, on Saturday, Sept. 16, Sweet will again wear his driver and promoter hat for the Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic at Placerville Speedway. It’ll be the World of Outlaws’ first time back at the 1/4-mile track since 2019.
What you need to know:
SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY, Sept. 7-9 (Gold Cup Race of Champions)
More Event Info
Track:
1/4 mile in Chico, CA
Track Record: 10.918 seconds by Daryn Pittman on March 3, 2013
Times (PT):
3 p.m. Gates Open
6 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Last Race Video Recap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Al63Q0hso&t=1s
Previous winners:
2022 – Jacob Allen on Sept. 10
2021 – David Gravel on Sept. 10, Logan Schuchart on Sept. 11
2019 – Carson Macedo on March 16, Brad Sweet on Sept. 6, Daryn Pittman on Sept. 7
2018 – Brad Sweet on Sept. 7, Rico Abreu on Sept. 8
2017 – Kyle Hirst on Sept. 8, Shane Stewart on Sept.9
2016 – Donny Schatz on April 2, Shane Stewart on Sept. 9, Rico Abreu on Sept. 10
2015 – Donny Schatz on March 28, Shane Stewart on Sept. 11, Donny Schatz on Sept. 12
2014 – Carson Macedo on Sept. 5, Jonathan Allard on Sept. 6
2013 – Paul McMahan on March 23, Joey Saldana on Sept. 6, Jason Meyers on Sept. 7
2012 – Donny Schatz on March 23, Donny Schatz on Sept. 6, Sean Becker on Sept. 7, Kyle Larson on Sept. 8
2011 – Craig Dollansky on March 12, Paul McMahan on Sept. 9, Kyle Larson on Sept. 10
2010 – Jason Meyers on Sept. 11
2009 – Joey Saldana on March 13, Jason Meyers on March 14, Joey Saldana on Sept. 12
2008 – Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 6
2007 – Joey Saldana on Sept. 8
2006 – Daryn Pittman on Sept. 9
2005 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 10
2004 – Donny Schatz on Sept. 11
2003 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 6
2002 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 7
2001 – Mark Kinser on Sept. 8
2000 – Danny Lasoski on Sept. 16
1999 – Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 18
1998 – Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 19
1997 – Dave Blaney on Sept. 20
1996 – Jeff Swindell on Sept. 21
1995 – Andy Hillenburg on Sept. 16
1994 – Andy Hillenburg on Sept. 17
1993 – Stevie Smith on Sept. 18
1992 – Steve Kinser on March 13, Steve Kinser on Sept. 19
1991 – Dave Blaney on March 15, Brent Kaeding on March 16, Joe Gaerte on Sept. 14
1990 – Brent Kaeding on March 9, Bobby Davis, Jr., on March 11, Steve Kinser on Sept. 15
1989 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on March 11, Jac Haudenschild on March 11, Darrell Hanestad on Sept. 20
1988 – Jac Haudenschild on March 4, Jimmy Sills on March 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 17
1987 – Dave Bradway, Jr. on March 6, Jac Haudenschild on March 7, Steve Kinser on Sept. 19
1986 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 21
1985 – Danny Smith on Sept. 21
1984 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 22
1983 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 24
1982 – Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 25
1981 – Sammy Swindell on Sept. 25, Sammy Swindell on Sept. 26
1980 – Steve Kinser on June 6, Steve Kinser on June 7, Johnny Anderson on Sept. 27
1979 – Steve Kinser on June 10
KINGS SPEEDWAY, Sept. 15 (Tom Tarlton Classic)
More Even Info
Track:
3/8 mile in Hanford, CA
Times (PT):
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Last Race Video Recap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Xx2-tMK14
Previous winners:
2022 - Logan Schuchart on Sept. 16
2021 – Carson Macedo on Sept. 18
2019 – David Gravel on March 29
2017 – Logan Schuchart on Mar 31
2015 – Shane Stewart on Apr 17
2014 – Cody Darrah on Apr 11
2013 – Donny Schatz on Apr 12
2003 – Tim Kaeding on Feb 21
2002 – Danny Lasoski on Feb 22
2001 – Andy Hillenburg on Feb 23, Stevie Smith on Aug 28
2000 – Johnny Herrera on Feb 25, Joey Saldana on Sep 8
1999 – Danny Lasoski on Feb 19, Steve Kinser on Sep 10
1998 – Steve Kinser on Sep 11
1997 – Sammy Swindell on Sep 12
1996 – Sammy Swindell on Sep 11
1995 – Danny Lasoski on Sep 6
1994 – Dave Blaney on Sep 7
1993 – Stevie Smith on Sep 1
1992 – Steve Kinser on Feb 29, Stevie Smith on Mar 4, Sammy Swindell on Sep 2
1991 – Dave Blaney on Sep 18
1990 – Steve Kinser on Feb 28, Steve Kinser on Sep 19
1989 – Joe Gaerte on Mar 8, Bobby Davis, Jr. on Sep 19
1988 – Doug Wolfgang on Feb 24, Steve Kinser on Sep 20
1987 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on Feb 25, Steve Kinser on Sep. 9
1986 – Brad Doty on Feb 26, Steve Kinser on Sep. 26, Steve Kinser on Sep. 27
1985 – Jeff Swindell on Sep. 25
PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY, Sept. 16 (Federated Auto Parts 49er Gold Rush Classic)
More Event Info
Track:
1/4 mile in Placerville, CA
Track Record: 9.913 seconds by Tim Kaeding on March 27, 2004
Times (PT):
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Last Race Video Recap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOkRbZajxrc
Previous winners:
2019 – Shane Golobic on Sept. 11
2018 – Brad Sweet on Sept. 12
2017 – David Gravel on March 29
2016 – Jason Johnson on March 23
2015 – Donny Schatz on April 8
1992 – Jac Haudenschild on March 11
1987 – Sammy Swindell on Sept. 2
1986 – Sammy Swindell on Sept. 3
1985 – Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 4
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: Illinois Tripleheader on Tap in Mid-September For Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
JACKSONVILLE, IL (Aug. 15, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota will make one more swing through Illinois in September to set the stage for its championship finale.
Three midget showdowns at three different tracks will make up the tripleheader weekend. First will be the Series’ return to Jacksonville Speedway on Friday, Sept. 15. Then, back-to-back debuts at Highland Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 16, and Red Hill Raceway on Sunday, Sept. 17.
Last year, Jade Avedisian made history at Jacksonville Speedway, becoming the first female driver to take the checkered flag in a national Midget race. She’ll return as a championship contender this year, currently in a tight points battle with Cannon McIntosh. She’s also currently tied for the most wins this season (at four) with McIntosh and Illinois native Chase McDermand.
After the tripleheader weekend in Illinois, the Series will travel south for another tripleheader in Oklahoma to close out the 2023 season. Port City Raceway on Thursday, Oct. 12, will open the weekend and then be followed by two days at I-44 Riverside Speedway, Friday-Saturday, Oct. 13-14, to crown a champion.
What you need to know:
JACKSONVILLE SPEEDWAY, Sept. 15
More Event Info
Track:
1/4 mile in Jacksonville, IL
Times (CT):
4 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:15 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available at the track
Last Race Video Recap:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzbQHnbzcZc
Previous winners:
2022 – Jade Avedisian on June 26
HIGHLAND SPEEDWAY, Sept. 16
More Event Info
Track:
1/4 mile in Highland, IL
Times (CT):
4 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5:30 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available at the track
RED HILL RACEWAY, Sept. 17
More Event Info
Track:
3/8 mile in Sumner, IL
Times (CT):
TBA
Tickets: Available at the track
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch each race live on DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
TWICE AS NICE: Kyle Larson Leads All 50 Laps for Second Knoxville Nationals Title
Larson fends off multiple challengers for a $185,000 Knoxville Nationals victory
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 12, 2023) - Kyle Larson continues to amaze.
With the lights their brightest. With the stage its biggest. With all eyes on him starting on the pole of the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals. Larson put together a flawless 50 laps.
The Elk Grove, CA native led flag to flag in The Granddaddy of ‘Em All. The man who doesn’t even race a Sprint Car full-time looked as if he never takes a day off from driving one on Saturday at Knoxville Raceway. Lining up against the absolute best drivers the sport has to offer, Larson went effectively unchallenged on his way to Knoxville Nationals glory and $185,000. The win was his 32nd with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars in only his 136th career start.
The triumph was a special one for Larson who was racing with a heavy heart. A close friend of Larson’s – Lowell Moural – passed away two days before the finale. Moural, who owned Cycleland Speedway and worked at Silver Dollar Speedway, helped the Californian not only in racing, but in life.
“Lowell meant so much to my life not only my career but my life,” an emotional Larson said. “I’ve always compared Cycleland to a mini-Knoxville. I had years and years of experience there racing in the outlaw karts. Lowell and Becky (wife) have done so much for me as well as everybody in this pit area. I’m sure there’s a lot of kids in the stands and adults in the stands that have grown up racing at Cycleland. Lowell meant so much to us.”
The victory put Larson in an elite group. “Yung Money” became only the eighth driver to claim multiple Knoxville Nationals titles after also topping the 60th running in 2021. He also joined Donny Schatz from 2015 as the only drivers to lead every lap since the Feature’s total was upped to 50. An especially meaningful pair of accomplishments for a competitor who puts the event at the top of his list.
“I’m so excited to win another Crown Jewel, another Knoxville Nationals feels amazing,” Larson said. “This is my favorite week of the year. I look forward to this event all year long. It’s all I think about all week.”
When the green flag flew, Larson took advantage of his pole position and quickly jumped out to an early lead. In his pursuit of a record-tying 12th Knoxville Nationals win, Donny Schatz moved into second after starting third on the first lap.
The early laps clicked away, and Larson extended his advantage aboard the Silva Motorsports #57 each time around the track. With 36 laps remaining, Abreu regained control of the second spot from Schatz right before the race’s first yellow flew as Chase Randall lost a left rear tire. Then, under caution, heartbreak hit Abreu as his right rear went down, sending him to the Federated Car Care Work Zone.
The restart saw Larson promptly pull away again and maintain control before the yellow flew for the mandatory stop at the halfway mark. Teams were allowed to tinker with the cars, allowing Larson’s renowned car owner and crew chief – Paul Silva – to work his magic before the final half of the race. Silva has played an integral part of Larson’s Sprint Car career – a fact he made sure to acknowledge after the race.
“I’m glad we could get this black and blue #57 in Victory Lane for him (Paul),” Larson said. “He’s worked so hard. It’s amazing to see his hard work pay off. From 20 years old owning a Sprint Car to the success he’s had throughout the years. I love him. He’s the greatest at what he does.”
In the second half of the race, the battles raged on behind Larson. Logan Schuchart surged into second and appeared as if he may present a challenge. But mechanical issues brought his run to a stop late in the going.
The biggest story outside of Larson came in the form of David Gravel. After racing his way into the main event through Friday’s Hard Knox night, Gravel lined up 22nd for the finale in the Big Game Motorsports #2. Inside the last 20 laps, he surged into the top five and kept pecking away.
On the race’s final restart with 10 laps to go, Gravel battled with Schatz for multiple laps before finally securing the runner-up spot and setting his sights on Larson. But it was too little, too late as Larson was too far ahead. The checkered flag flew for Larson as he claimed the 62nd running of Sprint Car racing’s biggest race.
“He (Gravel) had me really nervous coming from 22nd there,” Larson admitted. “You can never count any of those guys out no matter where they start. 50 long laps here is a lot of time. I’m just glad I was able to do my homework this week and execute a flawless 50 laps.”
Gravel’s valiant charge led him to back-to-back Knoxville Nationals runner-ups and three top twos in the last four factoring in his 2019 victory. The second place effort was worth $85,000. The Watertown, CT native was undoubtedly proud of he and his team’s effort to rebound after an unfortunate prelim, but coming so close two years straight left Gravel feeling hungry.
“Did you guys like that show from the back?” Gravel asked an energetic crowd. “Man, I want to be a two-time winner of the Knoxville Nationals so bad. Two seconds in a row now. I gave one away last year, and tonight I needed a couple more laps. I had a really good car. The track has been really consistent this Nationals. They till the top and it’s really fast around the top. I was able to get going early and kind of had a couple bad laps about 10 laps in but then got to the top and knew that’s where I needed to be the rest of the race.”
Rounding out the top three was Donny Schatz to bank $45,000. The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing pilot fell slightly short of tying Steve Kinser’s record total of 12 Knoxville Nationals, but he did still manage to reach an impressive mark. The third place run was Schatz’s 20th podium in the Knoxville Nationals finale, all coming in his last 24 attempts. Simply put, Schatz felt they were missing just a little something to compete for the win.
“We were kind of hanging there before when the race started,” Schatz said. “We could get to the bottom pretty good. I thought we had a chance when we had one of those restarts and went to the top and could kind of keep pace with him. I was running it for everything it was worth. It just wasn’t enough. The racetrack was definitely different than the other night. I guess we just didn’t have enough changes with it.”
Completing the top five was Giovanni Scelzi and Carson Macedo.
Gravel’s run to the front gave him the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
The Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown was claimed by Justin Peck.
After an early flat tire, Chase Randall rebounded to run 13th and claim the Knoxville Nationals Rookie of the Year Award.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are bound for Minnesota where Jackson Motorplex will host the 45th Annual AGCO Jackson Nationals on August 17-19 with $25,000 going to the winner of the finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Main (50 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[22]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[9]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[16]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 8. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[8]; 9. 55-Kerry Madsen[7]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[20]; 11. 5-Spencer Bayston[13]; 12. 14-Corey Day[10]; 13. 2KS-Chase Randall[14]; 14. 21-Brian Brown[19]; 15. 4-Ian Madsen[11]; 16. 8-Aaron Reutzel[21]; 17. 3J-Dusty Zomer[12]; 18. 9P-Parker Price Miller[18]; 19. 13-Justin Peck[17]; 20. 7BC-Anthony Macri[15]; 21. 2M-Davey Heskin[24]; 22. 10-Scott Bogucki[23]; 23. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 24. 39-Hunter Schuerenberg[6]
Pursley Wins Feature, McDermand Appalachian Midget Week Champion at Path Valley
Avedisian seven points back of McIntosh after runner-up finish, McDermand takes third at -74
SPRING RUN, PA (Aug. 11, 2023) – For the first time in his young career, Daison Pursley is a Feature winner with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Pursley, the 18-year-old open-wheel standout from Locust Grove, OK, wheeled the Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19 to victory Friday night at Path Valley Speedway Park, holding off a fierce challenge from Jade Avedisian in the closing laps to score the win in the Appalachian Midget Week finale.
“Ever since they started coming out last year that they were going to create a new series, I knew I wanted to put my name in the record books of winning a Feature,” Pursley said. “Pretty cool to get that job done with Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports. It shows how good their cars are and how hard they work week-in and week-out.”
Right behind Pursley in third place came Chase McDermand, who wrapped up the Appalachian Midget Week championship by 51 points over Zach Daum with his third-straight podium finish. For never having raced in the State of Pennsylvania before the week began, McDermand made his sudden impact felt with back-to-back victories Tuesday and Wednesday before the endcap on Friday to secure the $2,500 champion’s check.
“It feels really good, especially just to know that we have our speed back,” McDermand, 22, of Springfield, IL, said. “It feels really good for me, and I know it feels really good for Jay [Mounce] and Gavin [Stout] to know that their program is back on track.”
While both drivers started and finished inside the podium, both faced heavy resistance to keep their spots up front.
Pursley started outside the front row and took off in the first half of the race, setting a quick pace around the 1/4-mile. He defended on restarts and cut through lapped traffic without much issue in the first half, then came his biggest challenge of the race.
Avedisian, the 16-year-old Keith Kunz Motorsports standout from Clovis, CA, was riding second on a Lap 31 restart and got a great run on Pursley down the backstretch. Though she couldn’t make the slide job work in Turns 3-4, she set it up again in Turn 3 the next time by and held it briefly out of Turn 4 as Pursley crossed her over to regain control. The two traded sliders and crossovers a few more times before the caution was displayed with four-to-go.
“Thankfully, the yellow came out because I made a wrong decision trying to block her,” Pursley said. “I thought I was a little ahead of her, but I wasn’t ahead of her enough. She actually slid me and was probably gonna take the spot.”
The next restart, Pursley grabbed hold of the line Avedisian was running in Turns 1-2, counteracting her advantage through those corners and leading the field back around to the checkers to score the win.
“I kinda thought he was gonna figure out what I was doing in Turn 1-2,” Avedisian said. “Once he did that, I kinda had no shot; we were about the same speed.”
Avedisian crossed the start/finish line in second, wrapping up what was a tough week for her and her KKM crew. Two flips in the Feature on Tuesday and a 10th-place run Wednesday slipped her back in the Series points championship. But after Friday’s finish, she’s closed the gap to leader Cannon McIntosh back up to only seven points with 12 races left.
“We haven’t had the best week, especially after Tuesday night, flipping twice and then [the KKM crew] having to work all morning just to get me back out on Wednesday,” Avedisian said. “Can’t say enough about how good this team is.”
McDermand rounded out the podium and a great first venture into the Keystone State. He broke out of a multi-week slump that began before the summer break and is now only 74 points out of first place in the Series standings, displaying the grit and integrity of he and the Mounce/Stout Motorsports team.
“It’s a lot between Mounce/Stout and their crew – traveling from Oklahoma to Pennsylvania is probably about an 18-20-hour drive,” McDermand said. “Between that and me and my mom driving out here, it’s pretty tiring racing and then driving to the next one.
“I’m fortunate enough this year to have Jay and the crew to take a little bit of a load off me, so I don’t have to do as much on the car in terms of the maintenance stuff so I can get a little rest and be more of a driver.”
UP NEXT
The Series now takes a two-week break before returning to action Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 24-26, at Davenport Speedway (Davenport, IA) as part of the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series’ marquee Quad Cities 150 event.
Tickets for the three-day event are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 19-Daison Pursley[2]; 2. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 3. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[5]; 5. 97-Gavin Miller[16]; 6. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[4]; 7. 98-Briggs Danner[8]; 8. 25K-Taylor Reimer[9]; 9. 60X-Kyle Jones[22]; 10. 08-Cannon McIntosh[10]; 11. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[13]; 12. 55-Trevor Cline[7]; 13. 23-Preston Lattomus[18]; 14. 25-Derek Sheaffer[17]; 15. 11-Eric Heydenreich[19]; 16. 75-Michael Markey[20]; 17. 0W-Kevin Woody Jr[14]; 18. 76-Michael Smith[12]; 19. 17B-Austin Barnhill[6]; 20. 46-Kenney Johnson[11]; 21. 44-Adam Andretti[21]; 22. 4-Ayden Hare[15]
HARD KNOX DELIVERS: Aaron Reutzel Holds Off Gravel for Hard Knox Victory, Three More Clinch Knoxville Nationals Finale Birth
After bad luck struck in the prelim, both Reutzel and Gravel rebound for top two spots with Bogucki and Heskin joining them
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 11, 2023) - Misfortune is bound to strike a contender or two during their prelim at the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. There are too many variables in racing to allow all of them to get through smoothly. And FVP Parts Hard Knox Night is about allowing those World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car heavyweights a chance to regroup and potentially lock in to the Knoxville Nationals finale.
And that’s exactly what happened Friday night at Knoxville Raceway.
Bad luck bit a pair of favorites in Aaron Reutzel and David Gravel on Wednesday night, leaving them forced to compete on Hard Knox Night. And the two did exactly what they’re supposed to do. Reutzel wheeled the Ridge & Sons Racing #8 to the victory while Gravel finished a close second. Their finishes secured them spots 21st and 22nd in the lineup for the $185,000-to-win, $15,000-to-start finale.
It was a comfortable drive for Reutzel as he led the field to green and never looked back. The result looked slightly in doubt coming to the checkered as Gravel got a run off the final corner but Reutzel held on. The Clute, TX native entered the night confident that if he did his job, they should have no issue locking in.
“It’s fourth or nothing here,” Reutzel said. “I don’t know where fifth lines you up here, but I know it ain’t good. I had tough luck. Same with David, tough luck… I just kind of put myself in a bad spot (on Wednesday) and got caught up in a wreck, but my guys did a great job getting the car back together. We had a fast race car. We knew we just needed to come into tonight and get a good (Qualifying) time, get through our heat where it started us up front and do what we did.”
For Gravel, Wednesday’s troubles left him a little weary entering the Feature, especially with having to start seventh. But the Big Game Motorsports driver did what he needed to do to lock into his 11th Knoxville Nationals finale.
“I’m just happy to get in the show,” Gravel said. “We’ve been fast. We had a plenty fast enough car to lock in on a prelim night, but that’s racing sometimes. Happy to bounce back with a different car, different engine. We just threw these body panels on there and were fast. I was bummed to start seventh in that Feature. I knew we’d be good enough to get up there, but again you just never know. It’s racing.”
There’s another element to Hard Knox Night. It’s not only about giving the titans of Sprint Car racing a second chance. It’s also an opportunity for some speedy underdogs to potentially sneak in. And Friday at “The Sprint Car Capital of the World” delivered on that storyline as well. After battling some recent adversity, Scott Bogucki drove an excellent 25 laps aboard the Liebig #10 to finish third, earning a spot in The Granddaddy of “Em All for the first time in his career in his seventh attempt.
“I really don’t have the words,” Bogucki said of his emotion. “It’s pretty emotional. I came over here 10 years ago as a crew guy, and this was always the dream. We missed it by one car two or three times now. Same thing Wednesday night. We qualified good and missed the Heat transfer by one. After last week and all of the disasters that have gone on, it’s so nice to rebound. I can’t thank Shane enough and all of the guys with the #10 for believing in me.”
Behind Bogucki came another feel-good story. Davey Heskin started 10th and spent the race moving forward and took over the final transfer in the closing laps. The St. Michael, MN driver locked into the sport’s biggest race for the first time in 11 years. The moment left Heskin full of emotion.
“Honestly, it’s just unreal,” Heskin said. “It’s a blessing to have everything we have. On Wednesday I was pretty down but we came back. I think tonight was probably the most nervous I’ve ever been for a Heat Race. I think that kind of showed the last few laps. It’s just unreal to lock in. Everybody here knows how much time and effort is put into these things. Just to do it with your family and friends is something unreal.”
The spots are secured for the four individuals who emerged from Hard Knox Night. Now, they can rest easy and focus on all that remains for them – the 62nd Knoxville Nationals finale on Saturday.
Parker Price-Miller owned the misfortune of finishing fifth to complete the top five. While it was a strong outing, it left the Kokomo, IN native without a guaranteed position in the Knoxville Nationals finale. The difference between finishing fourth and fifth in the Hard Knox Feature is starting 24th in the Saturday finale or 11th in Saturday’s Last Chance Showdown.
On top of winning the NOS Energy Drink Feature, Reutzel also claimed the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award for the first time this year and the eighth time of his career.
Brent Marks was the KSE Racing Hard Charger by virtue of his run from 19th to 6th in the main event.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to David Gravel (231st Heat Race win of career). Your Life Iowa Heats Two through Six were claimed by Parker Price-Miller (22nd of career), Cory Eliason (20th of career), Chris Windom (first of career), and Tim Kaeding (77th of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on the $185,000-to-win, $15,000-to-start finale of the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals on Saturday, August 12. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to Knoxville, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature 1 (25 Laps): 1. 8-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[7]; 3. 10-Scott Bogucki[2]; 4. 2M-Davey Heskin[10]; 5. 9P-Parker Price Miller[9]; 6. 19-Brent Marks[19]; 7. 7TW-Brandon Wimmer[3]; 8. 5T-Ryan Timms[5]; 9. 1-Justin Henderson[8]; 10. 11-Cory Eliason[17]; 11. 26-Zeb Wise[22]; 12. 22K-Kaleb Johnson[15]; 13. 21H-Brady Bacon[21]; 14. 4W-Jamie Ball[4]; 15. 3-Tim Kaeding[14]; 16. 39M-Justin Sanders[16]; 17. 49X-Tim Shaffer[11]; 18. 2K-Lynton Jeffrey[18]; 19. 4CW-Chris Windom[12]; 20. 5C-Dylan Cisney[13]; 21. 7S-Robbie Price[24]; 22. 17W-Shane Golobic[23]; 23. 17B-Bill Balog[6]; 24. 42-Sye Lynch[20]
Appalachian Midget Week Event at Bridgeport Motorsports Park Canceled
SWEDESBORO, NJ (Aug. 10, 2023) – Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series and Bridgeport Motorsports Park officials have mutually agreed to cancel Saturday’s Appalachian Midget Week finale.
A combination of wear-and-tear on both national and local competitors would have impacted the expectation for a high-quality event that has become the standard for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota. After a discussion between track and series officials, it was determined to be in the best interest of all parties to cancel the Midget portion of the track’s weekly event.
The Appalachian Midget Week finale for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series will now take place Friday, Aug. 11, at Path Valley Speedway in Spring Run, PA, where a miniseries champion will be crowned in the cap to the Northeast swing.
After the finale at Path Valley, the Series returns to action Aug. 24-26 at Davenport Speedway in the My Place Hotels Quad Cities 150 presented by Hoker Trucking, run in conjunction with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series.
Tickets are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be at the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
SCHATZ STRIKES FIRST: Donny Schatz Outduels Chase Randall for Knoxville Nationals Qualifier Win, Points Lead
The 11-time NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals champ survives a fierce battle with Chase Randall for opening night win
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 9, 2023) - Plenty of eyes were on Donny Schatz entering this week’s 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. Even more eyes than normal. Schatz has an opportunity to tie Steve Kinser’s record of 12 Knoxville Nationals titles. Wednesday’s prelim showed no signs of him feeling any pressure.
The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion drove an excellent 25-lap main event on the opening prelim night at Knoxville Raceway. On the day before his 46th birthday, Schatz rolled from seventh on the grid to the front and sealed the deal by besting Chase Randall in a late battle. The win marked his first in a Knoxville Nationals prelim in 20 years. Not only did Schatz come out on top of the NOS Energy Drink Feature, but his point total of 479 also placed him atop the Knoxville Nationals points. There’s still another prelim to be run, but Schatz has set himself up nicely to have a shot at “The King’s” record on Saturday.
“I remember when I first came here, we were really good on the prelim nights but couldn’t ever put it together on Saturday to get the win, and we took a little bit of that emphasis off,” Schatz said. “I don’t think you can leave anything on the table anymore. We qualified 10th. I think being in that fifth Heat was really key to get through there. The longer you run the more the track widens out, and the track was great all night. Man, my race team, these guys. We didn’t run that good when we were here in June, and we tried a few things. We’re always trying things. Kind of went back to square one, and that’s what you saw. The car feels really good. I can still move around some power, so hopefully we can be in a good spot Saturday.”
While it was Schatz who surged ahead late, the early story of the Feature became about two drivers new to the Nationals. In only his second attempt at The Granddaddy of ‘Em All, Blake Hahn earned the pole of the prelim. Lining up directly behind him in third aboard the TKS Motorsports machine was JETCO Rookie of the Year contender – Chase Randall.
When the green flag dropped, Hahn pulled ahead with the lead while Randall quickly worked his way into second on the second circuit.
Early on Hahn gapped Randall with clean air. While the lead duo had space between, the battles were plentiful inside the top 10 as drivers jockeyed for spots. Schatz began to come to life as the race approached lap 10. After moving into sixth at the initial start, Schatz cracked the top five on the ninth lap. One circle later and he was into fourth. Schatz looked like his peak self as he searched for grip in various lines and often found it.
A red flag on lap 17 for a flipping Justin Peck set up an eight-lap shootout to the finish. Randall took the opportunity to flex his muscle as the Waco, TX native slid by Hahn in Turns 3 and 4 to take over the top spot.
Behind that battle, Schatz quickly moved into third on the opening lap of the restart and then into second a lap later. Schatz began to close on the 18-year-old and pulled the trigger on a slide job on Lap 21 only to have Randall cross him over down the back straightaway and return the favor in the next set of corners.
“I didn’t really have any rhythm going when I got to him and got past him. I kind of went for it and really thought he’d look at me like a senior citizen and give me a pass, but he didn’t,” Schatz said with a laugh. “He went right back on by. That’s cool to see. That’s why we’re here. This is the Knoxville Nationals.”
On the next lap, Randall slid himself in Turns 1 and 2 allowing Schatz to get a run heading into Turn 3. This time, Schatz executed a slider that Randall couldn’t find the momentum to counter.
With the lead secured, Schatz went on to roll to a comfortable victory on the opening qualifier night. When the checkered flag flew, Schatz led Randall by roughly a second and a half to cement a statement win. Now, the focus shifts to Saturday’s finale for the pilot of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15.
“I just wanted to get locked in the show,” Schatz said. “That’s kind of the goal. Once you get yourself in a position where you get qualified, you can kind of move that goal post.”
Randall’s runner-up was the latest testament to his continued strides. The Texas talent went wheel to wheel with a living legend for a win on the sport’s grandest stage. Being that close to a win could’ve left a slightly bitter taste for the Knoxville Nationals rookie, but the overall feeling was primarily prideful.
“I feel pretty good about it,” Randall said. “It’s hard to be mad about it, finishing second like that after coming so close. I’m really proud of it and how we did and how the team made the right decisions throughout the night to set us up and put ourselves in position to be that close. And it kind of shows how much hard work they’ve been putting in to get better each and every week. Running here we’ve had really good speed here this whole year, and to be running up front in our prelim night at the Knoxville Nationals is pretty cool.”
Charging from 12th to third to complete the podium was Sheldon Haudenschild aboard the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink #17. The Wooster, OH native even moved around eventual winner, Schatz, early on but couldn’t keep him behind him to contend for the victory.
“I knew once I got by Donny early that I needed to keep him back there,” Haudenschild said. “I kind of got hung up on the #39 a little bit, and Donny was able to get by and gap us. All in all it was a good night… I feel pretty good. This is the best I’ve felt in my car in a long time. Getting on the podium was a great night.”
Kerry Madsen and Blake Hahn rounded out the top five.
Tasker Phillips claimed the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a run from 24th to 11th.
The night’s Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award went to David Gravel for the ninth time this season and the 106th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One was claimed by Brady Bacon (fourth Heat Race win of career). Your Life Iowa Heats Two through Five were topped by Sheldon Haudenschild (94th of career), Justin Henderson (33rd of career), Sye Lynch (third of career), and Carson McCarl (second of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Knoxville Raceway on Thursday, August 10 for the second and final prelim night to finalize the top 16 starters for Saturday’s finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to Knoxville, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[7]; 2. 2KS-Chase Randall[3]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 4. 55-Kerry Madsen[4]; 5. 52-Blake Hahn[1]; 6. 42-Sye Lynch[9]; 7. 39-Hunter Schuerenberg[6]; 8. 7W-Dustin Selvage[2]; 9. 7TW-Brandon Wimmer[14]; 10. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[21]; 11. 7TAZ-Tasker Phillips[24]; 12. 21H-Brady Bacon[16]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne[5]; 14. 14-Corey Day[22]; 15. 83-James McFadden[23]; 16. 21T-Cole Macedo[13]; 17. 1-Justin Henderson[18]; 18. 22-Riley Goodno[10]; 19. 1X-Jake Bubak[11]; 20. 1M-Don Droud Jr[19]; 21. 7S-Robbie Price[17]; 22. 27-Carson McCarl[20]; 23. 83T-Tanner Carrick[15]; 24. 13-Justin Peck[8]
Chase McDermand Doubles-Up in Appalachian Midget Week with Action Track Win
KUTZTOWN, PA (Aug. 9, 2023) – Before the start of Appalachian Midget Week, Chase McDermand had never once competed in the State of Pennsylvania. Two races in, and he’s got two Feature wins.
With a swift move in traffic around the bottom of Action Track USA, McDermand took the lead from polesitter Kyle Jones before the halfway point and held the field off the rest of the way to secure his second win in two nights with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
“I’d be lying if I told you I expected to win the first two,” he said.
A win in similar fashion Tuesday night at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway started McDermand and the Mounce/Stout Motorsports team off on the right foot, taking the lead in the first half of the race and holding on for the win. He began Wednesday night’s main event almost identically, starting from outside Row 2 and quickly advancing inside the top two spots in the first 15 laps.
Once McDermand made the move to take second three laps in, he was a second-and-a-half behind Jones. As Jones dipped into lapped traffic, McDermand began to rapidly close the gap.
“I was really trying to watch the lapped traffic probably even more than I was watching [Jones], just to figure out where they were gonna go,” McDermand said. “The lapped traffic was having their own race, too, switching lines up, so I was mainly just trying to stay out of trouble and figure out how to get a run on [Jones] at the same time.”
By Lap 10, McDermand had closed all the way in on Jones. Coming across the stripe to complete the lap, Jones reached a cluster of slower cars all racing for position. McDermand drove it in hard on the bottom and Jones slid up slightly, opening the door for a pass for the lead.
“We were dicing in lapped traffic, and I saw him get underneath me, and I was trying to pass a lapped car at the same time,” Jones said. “It was getting pretty hairy, but it was all clean. Can’t ask for a cleaner racecar driver than Chase.”
McDermand got a great run out of Turn 2 and down the backstretch, taking the spot away for good on Lap 11. Now in control of the race, McDermand hit the nitrous and scampered away from the field, opening up a three-second advantage on Jones before the first break in the action came with a red flag on Lap 20.
Before the red, McDermand was turning some of the fastest laps on the track.
“I was just trying to find a smooth line, trying to avoid all the holes, trying to upset the car as little as possible, and we were able to do that,” McDermand said. “The car had good drive in it to where I could really switch up my lines, and it was pretty much good everywhere.”
McDermand was forced to survive multiple restarts in the final 10 laps, defending the top spot from several challengers behind him. One of which was Keith Kunz Motorsports entrant Taylor Reimer, who was hot on Jones’ trail for second in the final laps.
“I saw on the board that Reimer was in second, so I was trying to play offense just as much as I was defense those last few laps,” McDermand said. “Try to play it smart and not be vulnerable to her sliding me on those last couple laps.”
Reimer, 23, of Tulsa, OK, was busy in the final 10 laps fending off Series points leader Cannon McIntosh behind her, as well as looking for a way by Jones to take second.
“Once I was able to get going and I got Cannon behind me, I was able to enter high in Turns 1-2 and diamond it off a little bit,” Reimer said. “That’s where [Jones] slid-up into 2.
“I got a run off of 2 and slid him into 3, hit a rough patch, but I didn’t see him after that.”
Reimer crossed the stripe in second, tying her best Xtreme Outlaw finish of the season. The run marked her eighth-straight top-five finish, and though she’s happy with the results, she still hungers for her first national Midget series win in proper fashion, crossing the finish line first.
“I’m getting tired of seeing everyone get the confetti and just watching them,” Reimer said. “My goal was to be more consistent, and to win. But in order to win, you have to be consistent, running up in the top. Super proud of my team, they’ve done a great job all year, and I finally feel like our results are showing.”
Jones was able to hang onto third in the end in the John Levecque-owned #60x. The 29-year-old Texan linked up with the North Carolina-based team specifically for Appalachian Midget Week, and despite some concerns in the closing laps, Jones still bagged his second podium of the season with the Xtreme Outlaws.
“At the end there, I think we were a little low on fuel,” Jones said. “It started sputtering, and that’s how Taylor got by me. Chase was just in a league of his own; he was gone as soon as he got by us.”
UP NEXT
Appalachian Midget Week continues Thursday, Aug. 10 with a visit to Linda’s Speedway in Jonestown, PA. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 40-Chase McDermand[4]; 2. 25K-Taylor Reimer[2]; 3. 60X-Kyle Jones[1]; 4. 97-Gavin Miller[3]; 5. 08-Cannon McIntosh[8]; 6. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[10]; 7. 19-Daison Pursley[6]; 8. 7U-Zach Daum[7]; 9. 29-Tim Buckwalter[13]; 10. 71-Jade Avedisian[5]; 11. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[9]; 12. 23-Preston Lattomus[11]; 13. 25-Steve Buckwalter[21]; 14. 76-Michael Smith[12]; 15. 17B-Austin Barnhill[14]; 16. 75-Michael Markey[17]; 17. 55-Trevor Cline[16]; 18. 98-Briggs Danner[18]; 19. 0W-Kevin Woody Jr[15]; 20. 50-Mark Sokol[20]; 21. 4-Ayden Hare[19]
Chase McDermand Wins Appalachian Midget Week Opener at Clyde Martin
McIntosh retakes points lead by 35 after Avedisian’s two-tumble night
NEWMANSTOWN, PA (Aug. 8, 2023) – Chase McDermand needed a rebound. A cold streak of no top-five finishes in six races left he and the Mounce/Stout Motorsports team scratching their heads heading into August and a busy stretch of seven races in nine days.
Tuesday night at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, they found the answer with the car and got their redemption, winning the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota’s debut at the 1/8-mile oval and the opening race of Appalachian Midget Week.
“It feels great to kick off a big week here in Pennsylvania – one with a lot of attention now that the Midgets are coming back here for the first time in a couple years,” McDermand said. “It means a lot.”
The win makes three on the Xtreme Outlaw season for McDermand and four in his career. He had not been to Victory Lane since a weekend sweep of the Series events in Kansas in May, and soon after started the slump of finishes which he said was partly due to difficulties with some new internal components.
“The last few weeks haven’t been very great,” McDermand said. “We’ve been struggling with a different type of motor, so it’s good to get back on the track of where we know we can be and where we really should be.”
Engine issues were discovered following the event at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex two weekends ago, prompting McDermand and the team to switch back to a model they were more comfortable with. Three races down that path, and they’re standing in Victory Lane.
“We just went back to the drawing board, back to the baseline,” McDermand said. “At [I-55], we didn’t run as good as I feel we had the speed for. But we’re making good strides back in the right direction, and tonight showed that.”
From the time the team unloaded Tuesday, McDermand was quick and competitive. He went third-quick in his Qualifying group, won Toyota Racing Heat #1 and took the green in the Feature from fourth on the grid.
He stayed patient in the opening laps, keeping it inside the top three as the halfway point neared. When race leader Jade Avedisian took a tumble through Turn 3 on Lap 10 and gave up the lead, McDermand knew this was his opening.
The ensuing restart put McDermand behind Hayden Reinbold at the drop of the green. As Reinbold tried to hold the lead in the top lane, McDermand stayed smooth on the bottom and zoomed past him for the lead out of Turn 4.
“I really wasn’t trying to slide him there on that restart,” McDermand said. “I was able to get a good enough run off of Turn 2 and then kinda run the middle in 3-4. I didn’t see his nose, so I was able to go back to the top and start running the rest of my race.”
McDermand pulled out to a slim advantage over Zach Daum and held it as the laps continued to wind down. Despite Daum’s best efforts and even one final restart with four laps remaining, nobody was able to get close enough to try a move for the lead as McDermand cruised across the finish line – a winner in the State of Pennsylvania for the first time in his career.
“I really just had to focus on hitting my marks,” McDermand said. “The top had a little bit of character; it wasn’t too bad. We were able to get our car dialed in there running the top good, and I was able to make clean laps on the top and bring it home.”
POINTS UPDATE
Coming into Tuesday, Jade Avedisian held the Xtreme Outlaw Series points lead by eight over Cannon McIntosh. Avedisian rolled over hard in the Feature – once while leading after forcefully hitting the Turn 3 cushion; again three laps later after contact with another car and the outside wall – and suffered her first DNF of the season, scored 18th.
McIntosh chalked up a seventh-place finish after starting ninth – good enough for him to retake the points lead following Avedisian’s rough night. He now leads the standings by 35 over Avedisian.
UP NEXT
Appalachian Midget Week continues Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Action Track USA in Kutztown, PA. Tickets will be on sale at the gate; streaming available at DIRTVision.com.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 40-Chase McDermand[4]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[6]; 3. 25K-Taylor Reimer[10]; 4. 29-Tim Buckwalter[7]; 5. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[2]; 6. 97-Gavin Miller[11]; 7. 08-Cannon McIntosh[9]; 8. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[5]; 9. 23-Preston Lattomus[13]; 10. 17B-Austin Barnhill[15]; 11. 55-Trevor Cline[3]; 12. 4-Ayden Hare[16]; 13. 76-Michael Smith[17]; 14. 75-Michael Markey[18]; 15. 19-Daison Pursley[12]; 16. 25-Steve Buckwalter[14]; 17. 98-Briggs Danner[8]; 18. 71-Jade Avedisian[1]; 19. 00-Zach Curtis[19]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Appalachian Midget Week Features Northeast Regulars vs. Xtreme Outlaws
NEWMANSTOWN, PA (Aug. 8, 2023) – The longest and most grueling stretch of the season begins today as the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota kicks off the inaugural Appalachian Midget Week.
Five races in five nights at five different tracks across Pennsylvania and New Jersey carry the Series into the second half of the season as the points battle tightens up in the chase for the season championship. A separate points tally will be kept over all five races, using the current Xtreme Outlaw points championship scale, and award the top five drivers with cash prizes at the conclusion of the final event – $2,500 to the champion, $1,250 for second, $750 for third, $500 for fourth and $250 for fifth.
The week begins Tuesday, Aug. 8 with a debut at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway, followed by trips to Action Track USA (Aug. 9), Linda’s Speedway (Aug. 10), Path Valley Speedway (Aug. 11) and Bridgeport Motorsports Park (Aug. 12), all paying $4,000 to the Feature winner. Each race is co-sanctioned with the American Racing Driver’s Club (ARDC) and will reward the highest-finishing ARDC driver in each Feature with a $100 bonus.
Tickets for each race will be on sale at the gate; if you can’t be there to watch in person, stream every lap live from all five races with a FAST PASS subscription to DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this week:
POINTS BATTLE – What started as a 180-point difference in the Series points standings between Cannon McIntosh and Jade Avedisian six races ago is now down to eight points heading into the biggest racing stretch of the season.
Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, sat fourth place in the standings, 180 points behind McIntosh when the Series came back into action in late July at Doe Run Raceway. With three wins and no finishes worse than sixth in the six races since the break, she has retaken the lead in the standings by eight points over McIntosh.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, has cooled off after red-hot start to the season, posting only two top-five finishes since the break. He aims to get back to Victory Lane for the first time since May with the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08 this week as one of the few full-timers in the field with prior experience at the lineup of tracks in Appalachian Midget Week.
NEW CAR, NEW TRACKS – Kyle Jones will rejoin the Xtreme Outlaw roster this week for the first time since the end of July, driving for a new team at several tracks he’s never competed at before.
North Carolina car owner John Levecque will field a Ripper Chassis for Jones to compete with Wednesday-Saturday – all but the first race of Appalachian Midget Week. This will be a week of new challenges for the 29-year-old Texan, as he visits each of the PA/NJ tracks for the first time in his career.
Jones was the Series points leader in April, piloting the Trifecta Motorsports #7U before Zach Daum was tapped to fill the seat in early July. He last appeared on the national Midget scene with the Xtreme Outlaws two weekends ago, when he finished 11th in a Branigan Roark-owned Ripper Chassis #33 before taking the Dan Minear-owned #16 out to a fourth-place finish at Southern Illinois Raceway the following night after leading most of the race.
BUCKWILD – Two of Pennsylvania’s best multi-division, open-wheel racers in the Northeast make their Xtreme Outlaw Series debuts this week – Tim and Steve Buckwalter.
Tim, of Douglassville, PA, will pilot the Matt Seymour Racing #29 on Tuesday at Clyde Martin and Wednesday at Action Track. The Marlboro, MA-based team has already seen great heights of success this year, going to Victory Lane at the Chili Bowl Nationals with Oklahoma racer Hank Davis on the Tuesday night preliminary Feature, and later fielding the Little 500-winning asphalt Sprint Car for 18-year-old Jake Trainor in May. As for Tim, he qualified for his second-straight Chili Bowl A-Main this past January in the same car he’ll be racing this weekend.
Steve, of Royersford, PA, more commonly known for his weekly 410 Sprint Car racing efforts around the famed tracks of Pennsylvania, has many years of Midget racing and fabrication experience as builder of Elite Midget Chassis. He’s projected to join the roster at various tracks during the week while also fielding a car for New York racer Kevin Woody and Pennsylvanian Derrick Sheaffer at select events.
NON-WING THING – Briggs Danner is slated for a return to the Xtreme Outlaw roster this week for the first time since May.
Danner, 21, of Allentown, PA, posted finishes of fourth and eighth with the Series during the two-day Double Down Showdown event at Millbridge Speedway in the John Schneider-owned #98. He’s scheduled to be back in the seat of the car at various races this week.
This year, Danner has been full-time at the controls of the Hogue Racing #39 Non-Wing Sprint Car, competing around his home state with the USAC East Coast Sprint Cars, of which he currently leads points with two Feature wins thus far. Some Non-Wing Micro Sprint experience at Clyde Martin, Action Track and Linda’s will also help his case as he aims for his first national Midget series win.
ACTION TRACK TOPPER – Daison Pursley is slated to make his third PA/NJ Midget venture this week behind the wheel of the Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19.
Pursley, 18, of Locust Grove, OK, competed with USAC during the Northeast swing of races in 2020 and 2021, and took the checkered flag at Action Track in 2021, which stands as his only Midget win in the area. As part of the Keith Kunz Motorsports stable, Pursley defeated a host of accomplished national Midget talent that night including Logan Seavey, Chris Windom, Tanner Thorson, Zach Daum and others.
He's headed back to the Northeast for the third time in his career this week, now a part-time teammate to Xtreme Outlaw full-timer Hayden Reinbold. Tuesday at Clyde Martin will be his second appearance with the Series this year, following a start at Tri-City Speedway in June.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Tuesday, August 8 – Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway (Newmanstown, PA)
Wednesday, August 9 – Action Track USA (Kutztown, PA)
Thursday, August 10 – Linda’s Speedway (Jonestown, PA)
Friday, August 11 – Path Valley Speedway (Spring Run, PA)
Saturday, August 12 – Bridgeport Motorsports Park (Swedesboro, NJ)
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Jade Avedisian: 3323 points | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
- Cannon McIntosh: 3315 points (-8) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
- Gavin Miller: 3213 points (-110) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
- Zach Daum: 3169 points (-154) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Chase McDermand: 3147 points (-176) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Taylor Reimer: 3113 points (-210) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
- Chance Crum: 2910 points (-413) | Rudeen Racing #26
- Hayden Reinbold: 2633 points (-690) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Ethan Mitchell: 1922 points (-1401) | Bundy Built Motorsports #19M
- Austin Barnhill: 1844 points (-1497) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #17B
Toyota Feature winners (7 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports), Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
3 wins – Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
2 wins – Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries), Daniel Whitley (Abacus Racing), Karter Sarff (Sarff Racing)
Toyota Feature laps led (15 drivers)
78 laps – Cannon McIntosh
70 laps – Jade Avedisian
59 laps – Daniel Whitley
52 laps – Zach Daum
41 laps – Karter Sarff
28 laps – Ryan Timms
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
24 laps – Chase McDermand
23 laps – Gavin Miller
22 laps – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (11 drivers)
4 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley
1 award – Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Zach Daum, Joe B. Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Chase McDermand
Heat Race winners (20 drivers)
7 wins – Jade Avedisian
5 wins – Cannon McIntosh, Chase McDermand
4 wins – Zach Daum
3 wins – Hayden Reinbold
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Ethan Mitchell, Gavin Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker, Daniel Whitley
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Daison Pursley, Chase Johnson
High-points honors (12 drivers)
3 honors – Cannon McIntosh
2 honors – Daniel Whitley, Jade Avedisian
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker, Chase McDermand
Last Chance Showdown wins (12 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (15 drivers)
2 awards – Hayden Reinbold
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum, Gavan Boschele, Taylor Reimer, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Kyle Jones, Cannon McIntosh, Jerry Coons Jr, Jade Avedisian
Podium finishes (16 drivers)
8 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
7 podiums – Zach Daum
6 podiums – Chase McDermand, Jade Avedisian
4 podiums – Gavin Miller
3 podiums – Daniel Whitley, Taylor Reimer
2 podiums – Shane Cottle
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Jerry Coons Jr, Karter Sarff
Top-10 finishes (38 drivers)
14 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller
13 top-10s – Chase McDermand
12 top-10s – Zach Daum
10 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
9 top-10s – Chance Crum
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Kyle Jones, Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley
4 top-10s – Gavan Boschele, Karter Sarff
3 top-10s – Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms, Corbin Rueschenberg, Austin Barnhill, Hayden Reinbold, Chase Johnson
2 top-10s – Briggs Danner, Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker, Jerry Coons Jr, Cooper Williams, Mariah Ede
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Nick Drake, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley (1)
15. Fri, Aug. 4 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Karter Sarff (1)
16. Sat, Aug. 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Jade Avedisian (4)
ROAD TO SCHATZVILLE: A Legend’s Path to History at the Knoxville Nationals
Donny Schatz’s journey at “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” has led him to a shot at tying one of Sprint Car racing’s most revered records
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 7, 2023) - There’s a massive piece of history on the line at this week’s NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store for Donny Schatz. For the first time, he’ll have a chance to equal Steve Kinser’s record of 12 Knoxville Nationals titles.
But long before this opportunity stood in front of him, Schatz’ experience at The Granddaddy of ‘Em All began like many others – a kid in awe, seated in the Knoxville Raceway stands. Even more than three decades and 11 Knoxville Nationals victories later, Schatz vividly recalls the impact it left. The magnitude of the grandstands. The mass of people. A deeply palpable atmosphere unlike anything he’d experienced. “When I got my first opportunity to go to Knoxville, my father had always hyped it up talking about the Knoxville Nationals,” Schatz said. “When I first went, you got the little town in Iowa that’s got the biggest grandstand you’ve ever seen, even the backstretch grandstands. Everybody that’s anybody is there. It’s pretty intimidating. You look at it like it’s a whole other world. You’re used to seeing from a local level or a local show to the Holy Grail. I guess it’s always kept that feel of the almighty event.”
Eventually, Schatz’s budding racing career led him to venturing to the Knoxville Nationals as a competitor for the first time in 1995. For a young driver accustomed to racing primarily on a local basis, it was a somewhat overwhelming experience.
“It was definitely intimidating,” Schatz admitted. “When you’re used to racing at racetracks where there’s 20 to 30 cars and then you’re at a place where there’s 100 and you’re all racing for the same thing – the Knoxville Nationals. It’s very intimidating. It was pretty neat to do. I think it’s something that takes a long time to be able to put that in the back of your mind that this is just another race even though it’s Knoxville.”
Three years later, Schatz realized a childhood dream by qualifying for his first Knoxville Nationals Feature. And not only did the Fargo, ND driver make the show, he brought his #15 home in fourth.
“I had a buddy that I grew up with that was a big Sprint Car fan and we kind of thought along the same lines,” Schatz recalled. “And we talked about getting to Knoxville and making the A-main. I think the most intense moment of the whole week is the four-wide on Saturday night. It just sends chills down your spine. I remember standings there saying ‘I’m going to be in that.’ That was my goal in life was to make that A-main and get in the show… In 1998 we did, and it was the greatest feeling ever, and then to top it off with a top five finish was pretty incredible.”
With the satisfaction of a strong showing in his first Feature, the hunger for more grew. It didn’t take long, and Schatz was contending for a Knoxville Nationals title. But like any major accomplishment, tough losses preceded glory. In 2000, Schatz led the opening 24 laps before Mark Kinser got by him late. That was the first of four second-place finishes in six years. While the taste of repeated runner-ups was sour, Schatz knows with hindsight they equipped him with the tools to win.
“Obviously, we had a long run of second place finishes that at the time we probably felt we were eluded,” Schatz said. “But that place doesn’t owe anybody anything. The second-place finishes are definitely what I think propelled me to having the record that we do there today. You got to know how to lose it and what not to do before you figure out what it takes to win it.”
Then, in 2006, the dam broke. Schatz outdueled Joey Saldana for his first Knoxville Nationals triumph, and there was no slowing him down from there. Schatz topped the next three editions to string together four consecutive titles.
Schatz’s streak came to a halt in 2010 when he posted yet another second, but then he promptly began another run. A triumph in 2011 marked the first of five straight victories. He came home runner-up again in 2016 before returning to Victory Lane in 2017 for his 10th. Fast forward five years to a season ago when he upped his total to 11.
Among his 11 Knoxville Nationals wins are some memorable moments. In 2013, Schatz rallied from transferring out of the B-main. He wheeled all the way from 21st to the win in the finale. Two years after that, he crushed the field by leading all 50 circuits. While Schatz notes that each is special in its own regard, it’s tough to top the feeling of that first in 2006.
“They’re all special in their own way,” Schatz said. “I don’t think you’ll ever be able to equal that first Nationals win, that first sense of you did it. I don’t know if that can ever be toppled… There’s nothing like it. It’s one of those feelings that I wish everyone that wanted to win that race or had the desire or drove a Sprint Car got to have that feeling, that sense of satisfaction and gratitude. But unfortunately, that’s not something they just give out or you can buy at your local T-shirt store. It’s something that’s earned, and very few people get that luxury. I’m just honored to be one of them.”
The success has now led Schatz to this week. The first time someone will even have the chance to equal Steve Kinser’s record of 12 Knoxville Nationals titles. When “The King” made it a dozen back in 2002, the next closest total was Doug Wolfgang’s five. The record seemed untouchable, but 21 years later, it’s within Schatz’s reach.
But the historic marker isn’t on Schatz’s mind. The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion and 11-time Knoxville Nationals champion is entirely focused on what got him here – the process.
“You race so much, and you don’t think about the success. You think about the process,” Schatz said. “That’s something I feel like I’ve not wavered from is the process.”
The pursuit of another Knoxville Nationals title for Donny Schatz begins on Wednesday, August 9. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store on DIRTVision.
BIGGER, BOLDER: 2023 World of Outlaws World Finals Sees New Schedule, Purse Increases
CONCORD, NC (Aug. 7, 2023) – The 2023 edition of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte is not only bringing more for the fans, but more for the drivers.
While fans will see the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds all four days of the championship event, Nov. 1-4, the drivers will be racing for a share of more than $700,000, an increase of over $50,000 spread throughout the field.
Thursday and Friday’s Features for the Sprint Cars and Late Models will pay $15,000 to win and $1,200 to start, while Saturday’s Feature will pay $25,000 to win and $1,750 to start.
For the Super DIRTcar Series, its Features on Thursday and Friday will pay $10,000 to win and $750 to start. Then, its finale on Saturday will pay $15,000 to win and $1,000 to start.
The on-track action starts Wednesday, Nov. 1, but the event will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 31, with the annual hauler parade at 4 p.m. (ET) in front of Charlotte Motor Speedway’s zMax Dragway. Fans can gather along the roadway in front of the building and welcome each World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series team as they make their way to the dirt track.
Wednesday is all about speed. World of Outlaws Sprint Car, World of Outlaws Late Model and Super DIRTcar Series drivers will run multiple qualifying sessions to set the starting line ups for Thursday and Friday’s Heat Races. Once the final Quick Time Award is handed out, there will be a Fan Fest Pit Party at 9 p.m. (ET).
The rest of the week will bring edge-of-your-seat, heart-pounding, action, en route to crowning 2023 champions. Along with competing for series points, drivers will collect event points Thursday and Friday, which will set Saturday’s Heat Race line ups.
The best photo and video opportunity in all of motorsports will take place before Friday’s Features with the famed 3X4 Wide Salute to the Fans, featuring the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series.
At noon on Saturday, a thunderous roar will echo between campers as Late Models, Big Block Modifieds and Sprint Cars will parade through the track’s campground.
After the final checkered flag falls Saturday evening, fans will get to watch the three series champions celebrate their 2023 title on the front stretch with a fireworks spectacle.
CLICK HERE for the full 2023 schedule
Last year, fans were treated to exciting racing around the 4/10-mile track from all three series and all roads are pointing another thrilling November finale. By the halfway point of the season, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars have already had nine different changes for the championship lead, most recently between four-time and reigning Series champion Brad Sweet and David Gravel – looking for his first title.
The World of Outlaws Late Models could see its third different champion in three seasons. Bobby Pierce, in his first full season with the Series, has become an instant standout, leading the title fight with veteran driver Chris Madden. Both are looking for their first World of Outlaws championship.
Recently, the Super DIRTcar Series has had seven different winners in the last eight races, including first time winners and the return to Victory Lane for a Hall of Famer. Reigning Series champion Matt Sheppard will try to make history this season and claim his 10th title.
To be a part of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, get your tickets today, HERE. Make sure to get your four-day package before Aug. 31 to get a free fan pit pass.
IRONMAN FOR THE AGES: Kyle Larson Tops Wild Duel with Schuchart for Ironman 55 Title
Larson and Schuchart swap sliders in closing laps and Larson holds on for second Ironman triumph
PEVELY, MO (August 5, 2023) - The 2023 Federated Auto Parts Ironman 55 won’t soon be forgotten. The demanding race lived up to every bit of the hype. 55 intense laps. A bevy of bullring battling. And two Ironmen rising to the occasion to deliver a duel for the ages.
Kyle Larson and Logan Schuchart flexed every ounce racing muscle as they battled for the title of Ironman on Saturday night. One corner it looked like Larson would win. The next it was Schuchart. When all was said and done, Larson edged out Schuchart by less than two tenths of a second in a finish that brought the huge Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 crowd to their feet.
Larson slapped the side of the Silva Motorsports #57 in excitement as he rolled into Victory Lane. “Yung Money” climbed all the way atop the wing to celebrate the $20,000 score as the fans roared.
“That was probably the most fun Sprint Car race I’ve ran maybe ever,” Larson said. “It was just a great race. I hope all of you fans enjoyed it. Even if you wanted anybody else to win, that was a damn good race. You can’t say enough about it. Thanks to Paul Silva and everybody on this car. This was a great race and I love I-55.”
The victory was Larson’s third of 2023 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and 31st of his career. Larson is now a three-time Feature winner at the Pevely, MO oval and a two-time Ironman. The Elk Grove, CA native joins Craig Dollansky, Rico Abreu, and Sheldon Haudenschild as multi-time Ironman winners.
Starting sixth on the grid, Larson faced a challenge to get to the front. James McFadden and Logan Schuchart led the field to green. The first two attempts at beginning the race were marred by cautions. But on the third try, Schuchart darted into the early lead. McFadden’s hopes were dashed when early contact with the Turn 2 wall spun him around and ended his night with a broken steering box.
When racing resumed following McFadden’s incident, a war broke out for the runner-up spot with Brad Sweet, David Gravel, and Carson Macedo trading slide jobs and crossovers. Sweet emerged with the position.
Once that trio settled into line, Larson began to pick his way toward the front. On Lap 7, Larson slid by Macedo for fourth. Fast forward 10 laps, and another slider elevated Larson onto the podium.
A lap later the yellow flag flew for a slowing Cole Macedo, and Larson capitalized on the ensuing restart by powering around Brad Sweet for the runner-up spot.
With second secured, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion began his pursuit of Schuchart. The driver of the Shark Racing #1S worked through traffic smoothly but Larson began to close in. Right before the halfway point Larson took his first swing at the lead with a slide job, but Schuchart was able to cross him over.
On the 34th circuit, Larson was able to wrestle away the top spot and defend Schuchart’s counter attack. From there, Larson began to put some distance between himself and Schuchart as the second half of the race unfolded. But a late caution set the stage for an 11-lap shootout for $20,000 and the title of Ironman.
Larson pulled ahead on the start. But as he began to slice through traffic with less than 10 laps to go, Schuchart was able to show Larson a nose and pressure him into driving harder.
“I got stuck behind lappers in (Turns) 1 and 2 that really slowed me down, and I knew he’d be close,” Larson recalled. “I saw his nose in (Turns) 3 and 4. He could make up a lot of time on entry to just spook me enough to run harder and make some mistakes.”
Those minor mistakes were enough to set up a wild war to the checkered flag. Larson tripped up on the Turn 3 cushion coming to two laps to go allowing Schuchart to squeeze by as they roared out of Turn 4. Heading into Turn 3 on the next lap, Larson threw a huge slider that stuck, but Schuchart crossed over coming to the white flag. Schuchart slid ahead in Turns 1 and 2, and Larson responded by driving down the hill out of Turn 2 and sneaking under Schuchart for a slide job in the final set of corners. Schuchart tried to cross back under coming to the checkered flag but didn’t have the momentum he needed. Larson won by .166 seconds.
“I slid him coming to the white,” Larson explained. “I knew he was going to slide me in (Turn) 1, so I thought I’d run my diamond line in (Turns) 1 and 2 and just hope I could be there. I was further behind down the backstretch than I thought I could be or needed to be. I was praying he was going to leave just enough room to drive between the inside wall and him, and he did and we both chased it up the track coming for the win.”
Schuchart’s runner-up marked his 10th podium of the season, making him the fifth driver to reach double digit top threes so far this year. While the Shark Racing pilot would’ve preferred to win, he exited his car with a grin as wide as Larson’s after such a fun and fierce battle.
“I know you never want to run second, but as far as a fan event, fans are what make this deal happen, and you can’t ask for a better race,” Schuchart said. “Kyle’s a badass race car driver. He’s going to run aggressive. Once he passed me, I didn’t know exactly what he did to get there, but I just felt like I was going to gas it up a little bit… I did my best to put on a show, go up there and race for the win at Federated Auto Parts Raceway (at I-55). Definitely a really awesome race.”
Rounding out the top three for the second straight night was Brad Sweet aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49. The effort helped “The Big Cat” extend his lead in the points to 14 markers over David Gravel. In the closing laps Sweet found himself enjoying the fight for the win like the many fans in attendance.
“Man, Turn 4 coming to the checkered I was kind of a fan and wasn’t sure if they were going to make it out of it,” Sweet said. “So, I was trying to figure out if they do make contact what to do there. That was a heck of a race. I got to watch it up close and personal.”
Corey Day charged from 15th to fourth to earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger. Carson Macedo completed the top five.
Sheldon Haudenschild claimed the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award for the third time this year and 28th time of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Brad Sweet (230th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by James McFadden (44th of career), Robbie Price (first of career), and Logan Schuchart (115th of career).
James McFadden won the Toyota Racing Dash.
The Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown went to Brock Zearfoss.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are bound for The Granddaddy of ‘Em All as Knoxville Raceway hosts the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Store. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (55 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[5]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[4]; 4. 14-Corey Day[15]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 6. 5-Spencer Bayston[11]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[12]; 8. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[10]; 9. 2-David Gravel[3]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 11. 7S-Robbie Price[8]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[16]; 13. 70-Kraig Kinser[14]; 14. 45-Rusty Hickman[18]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[21]; 16. 51B-Joe B Miller[20]; 17. 22-Riley Goodno[23]; 18. (DNF) 23B-Brian Bell[17]; 19. (DNF) 21T-Cole Macedo[7]; 20. (DNF) 20G-Noah Gass[13]; 21. (DNF) 6-Bill Rose[24]; 22. (DNF) 1A-Jacob Allen[22]; 23. (DNF) 83-James McFadden[1]; 24. (DNF) 101-Cody Maroske[19]
GIRL ON FIRE: Avedisian Wins Slider Battle with Sarff at I-55 for Fourth Win of Season
KKM star has taken the Series points lead by eight after McIntosh’s sixth-place run
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 5, 2023) – Coming back into Series competition from a summer break at the end of July, Jade Avedisian sat fourth in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota standings, 180 points out of first place.
Six races later, she’s come all the way back and climbed to the top of the standings with her fourth Toyota Racing Feature win of the season Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.
Avedisian, the 16-year-old standout from Clovis, CA, surged from sixth on the starting grid up to second by the halfway point and won a slide job-filled exchange with Karter Sarff to get the lead and bag the $5,000 check.
“Starting sixth, with that kind of track, [I knew] it could be tough,” Avedisian said. “But I knew I had a very fast Mobil 1, Toyota Racing #71. I just needed to make clean laps, and when I got to someone, make the pass stick and get by them as soon as I could.”
She and the Keith Kunz Motorsports team now sit eight points ahead of Cannon McIntosh in the standings with 16 races complete and 15 remaining. After a win to start the season, the 71 crew hit a mild slump, drifting down in the standings. Now, they’re back on top – a spot Avedisian has worked hard to regain as she pushes toward her ultimate goal of a national Midget championship.
“We just weren’t clicking for quite a few weeks, and now, the last three or four weeks, we’ve been really good,” Avedisian said. “Really consistent. That’s what it takes to win a championship – consistency.”
Her sixth career Xtreme Outlaw Series victory, now most all-time of any driver, came in thrilling fashion as she hunted down Friday night winner Karter Sarff through the first half of the race. Starting sixth on the grid, Avedisian favored the high side around the high-banked, 1/3-mile oval and advanced all the way to second slightly before a caution flag was thrown with 16 laps complete.
Sarff, the outside polesitter from Mason City, IL, had led since the drop of the green and was sustaining a healthy advantage over the field when the yellow was thrown. With his gap now gone and a hungry field of competitors behind him, Sarff began to sweat under caution.
“My heart definitely started racing,” he said.
Sitting right behind him, Avedisian devised a plan to take the lead on the restart. She said she knew it was going to take a big-time move to get around Sarff and showed it with a big slide job for the lead into Turn 1 as the field came back to green.
Sarff, however, wasn’t going down without a fight. He battled back into Turn 3 and returned the favor, retaking the lead out of Turn 4. Avedisian once again threw the slider heading back into Turn 1, and that time held on to take the lead away for good.
“I didn’t get the greatest restart, but I knew the momentum from running so hard into Turn 3 would catch up,” Avedisian said. “I just really counted on getting my momentum up and trying to clear him.”
“She just got the bigger run coming into Turn 1,” Sarff said. “With how 1 and 2 were, you couldn’t really cross over and get a run back on her, so I just kinda had to follow her back up into 2 and run my line I had been the whole race down through the middle-bottom of 3-4.”
Though Sarff gave it all he had in the final laps, he was unable to catch Avedisian, and settled for second. In sum, he and his family-owned team walked away from the weekend with a win and a runner-up against some of the nation’s top Midget racing talent.
“Overall, I think we put on a really good race for the fans, and I’m really happy about that,” Sarff said.
Taylor Reimer crossed the stripe in third to bag her sixth-straight top-five finish, while her KKM teammate Gavin Miller finished behind her in fourth and Chase McDermand rounded out the top five. Former points leader Cannon McIntosh finished sixth after starting eighth, dropping him to second in the points standings for the first time since April.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will get two days off before starting a grueling stretch of five races in five nights this Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 8-12, in the inaugural Appalachian Midget Week. Tuesday night kicks things off with a $4,000-to-win program at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in Newmanstown, PA.
Tickets will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 71-Jade Avedisian[6]; 2. 21K-Karter Sarff[2]; 3. 25K-Taylor Reimer[3]; 4. 97-Gavin Miller[7]; 5. 40-Chase McDermand[5]; 6. 08-Cannon McIntosh[8]; 7. 31-Chase Johnson[4]; 8. 26-Chance Crum[9]; 9. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[11]; 10. 71E-Mariah Ede[15]; 11. 31K-Jaxton Wiggs[13]; 12. 97K-Cooper Williams[10]; 13. 44-Branigan Roark[14]; 14. 7U-Zach Daum[1]; 15. (DNS) 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg
CONFIDENCE FORGED: Spencer Bayston Breaks Winless Streak With I-55 Victory
Bayston scores fifth career World of Outlaws win and builds confidence for Saturday's Ironman
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 5, 2023) – A winless drought can cause doubt to form for even the strongest teams. Such was the case for Spencer Bayston, heading into the Ironman weekend with a winless streak dating back to June 2022.
The 2022 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year never lost faith. But doubt asked when, and if, a win would come again.
Confidence answered, Friday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the Night Before The Ironman.
While cut nine laps short due to an incident with the track fence, Bayston had already made himself untouchable in Feature. After taking the lead on Lap 5, he gapped the field by seconds, leading to he and CJB Motorsports’ first win of the season.
“You start to wonder if you can win again,” Bayston said. “You know, it’s been over a year. We have all the tools. We have great partners. Great members and a phenomenal car owner with Chad Clemens. There’re times you start to question yourself. Just to get his out of the way feels really, really good.”
When it came time for the Feature, Cole Macedo started pole with David Gravel – the championship points leader entering the night – to his outside. Macedo darted ahead of the field in the first corner while Gravel looked to have an anchored tied to him and fell to fourth on the opening lap.
Brad Sweet moved up to second and Bayston wasn’t far behind in third. “The Big Cat” bicycled on the second lap, allowing Bayston to dive underneath him and steal the spot.
Two laps later, Macedo had his own scare, hitting a rut and bouncing all four wheels off the track. Like the camo on his #5 car, Bayston then made the pass for the lead so quick Macedo couldn’t have even seen it coming.
Once the CJB machine was in clear air out front, it was in a class of its own. Behind it, Sweet and Giovanni Scelzi soared by Macedo before sparring for second. The two traded attacks lap after lap, eventually letting James McFadden join in on the fight.
“Hot Sauce” won the battle and soon after benefited from a caution on Lap 19, erasing the four second lead Bayston had over him.
When the race resumed, Bayston pulled ahead but Scelzi wasn’t letting him out of his sight. However, the brewing battle was halted when Corey Day flipped into the Turn 4 fence, bringing out the red flag. With the fence damage too severe to fix for the night, the race was deemed complete.
Bayston’s drought was finally over.
“It feels so good,” Bayston said about getting his fifth career World of Outlaws win. “I know that’s not the normal, conventional, way to do it, but I was certainly happy for that one to be over. But I was so confident with my car and with what [my CJB Motorsports team] did with it there before the Feature to give me a car that was versatile and could move around through traffic and could battle. I was confident if we ran that one out, I could keep cutting my laps and we’d be in good shape.”
Scelzi had to settle for second, his second top-five finish in a row and third podium of the season.
“Good call to end the race; smart call by the officials,” Scelzi said.
Sweet finished third, adding to his insane I-55 statistics. Now, in 16 starts at the 1/3-mile track, he has 14 podium finishes.
With Gravel finishing eighth, Sweet also reclaimed the points lead – making for the ninth lead change of the season. The Grass Valley, CA driver now leads Gravel by two-points going into Saturday’s Ironman 55.
While the $20,000-to-win, 55-lap, spectacle is one of the most grueling races of the year, there’s at least one driver entering with no doubtful questions. Only confident answers.
The Night's Notebook:
The KSE Racing Hard Charger was Logan Schuchart.
The night’s Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award went to David Gravel for the eighth time in 2023 and the 105th time of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat 1 went to Cole Macedo (first Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by James McFadden (43rd of career), Brad Sweet (229th of career), and Giovanni Scelzi (33rd of career).
Cole Macedo topped the Toyota Racing Dash.
Jamie Veal topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on the Ironman 55 finale at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on Saturday, Aug. 5, with $20,000 going to the winner. The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota will also be on the card vying for a $5,000 victory. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 5-Spencer Bayston[3]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[4]; 4. 83-James McFadden[6]; 5. 21T-Cole Macedo[1]; 6. 11-Cory Eliason[7]; 7. 20G-Noah Gass[9]; 8. 2-David Gravel[2]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 10. 45-Rusty Hickman[12]; 11. 41-Carson Macedo[11]; 12. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[13]; 13. 14-Corey Day[15]; 14. 31-Zach Daum[16]; 15. 51B-Joe B Miller[14]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[17]; 17. 17AU-Jamie Veal[21]; 18. 7S-Robbie Price[19]; 19. 97-Scotty Milan[23]; 20. 1S-Logan Schuchart[25]; 21. 101-Cody Maroske[18]; 22. 22-Riley Goodno[24]; 23. 7A-Will Armitage[20]; 24. (DNF) 1A-Jacob Allen[22]; 25. (DNS) 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
Karter Sarff Wins I-55 Friday for First Career Xtreme Outlaw Series Victory
McIntosh finishes eighth, Avedisian third, points gap down to 24 in standings
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 4, 2023) – It takes every bit of heart, skill and speed to master Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 against some of the best national Midget racers in the country. Karter Sarff showed he had each of those qualities Friday night as he, for the first time in his career, triumphed over the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Sarff, 20, of Mason City, IL, took the lead from multi-time POWRi National Midget League champion Zach Daum in the early going and led the rest of the way to collect the $4,000 grand prize in the Night Before the Ironman.
“It’s pretty insane,” Sarff said. “It’s starting to sink-in now that we’re in tech here. It’s pretty awesome; I don’t even know what to say right now. I’m pretty pumped.”
A run so strong, Sarff even gained a bit of respect from the first man he beat.
“He ran a good race; he ran a smart race,” Daum said. “He ran as hard as he could and still was able to keep the tires underneath him and not turn over, not bounce, not bike, not make mistakes. He ran an awesome race, you gotta give him credit.”
Sarff took the lead from polesitter Daum on Lap 7 with a pass coming out of Turn 2. He wound it up on the curb in the middle of the track and threw it into Turn 1 with force, pointed his Provisio Partners #21K to the inside of Daum coming out of Turn 2 and zoomed past the veteran racer for the top spot.
“It’s the diamond line,” Sarff said. “I was just gassing it up and ripping tearoffs. I got a good run on him and was able to clear him. Luckily, it stuck, didn’t hit any big holes and I could pull away.”
“He was just driving so much harder than I was,” Daum said. “He was entering harder; he was getting through the center better. A couple times during the race I felt I could keep pace with him, but I just couldn’t keep pace with him every lap.”
From there on out, Sarff was in command. One caution flag and a red flag period after Xavier Doney’s wild ride in Turn 3 forced Sarff to survive two restarts with Series regulars Daum, Taylor Reimer and Jade Avedisian right on his tail. Still, the young Illinoisan held strong and at no point let his opponents get a chance to take away what is now the biggest win of his Midget racing career.
“I’m just glad I got it done with every single car here; [they’re] the best in the world,” Sarff said. “We beat ‘em all tonight and it just shows what our team can do.”
Daum, of Pocahontas, IL, was able to hang onto second for his seventh top-five finish in the last seven Series races. He said being smart about navigating the hammer-down track was the key to staying where he was in the final laps.
“I just tried to play it smart, not make any mistakes,” Daum. “I was just trying not to put myself in a position to bounce or get hit, or whatever.”
Daum did, briefly, lose the second spot in the closing laps to Avedisian but was able to get back by her in the next set of corners to retain second. In doing so, he found the bottom lane was a bit better than he originally anticipated but was too far into the race to make a significant push on the leader.
“I could’ve moved down to the bottom sooner than I did in Turns 3-4,” Daum said. “I kinda found the bottom, but it was too little, too late. I was just so scared to move, leading early and then running second. Just didn’t want to move and then get freight-trained.”
Avedisian crossed the stripe third to complete the podium after starting seventh. With her strong finish, the 16-year-old Californian now trails by only 24 points in the Series standings after points leader Cannon McIntosh’s eighth-place result.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw and POWRi National Midgets wrap-up the Ironman 55 weekend alongside the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars on Saturday, Aug. 5, with a $5,000-to-win main event.
Tickets will be available at the gate. If you can’t be there, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 21K-Karter Sarff[3]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[1]; 3. 71-Jade Avedisian[7]; 4. 31-Chase Johnson[8]; 5. 25K-Taylor Reimer[2]; 6. 97K-Cooper Williams[9]; 7. 26-Chance Crum[10]; 8. 08-Cannon McIntosh[6]; 9. 40-Chase McDermand[4]; 10. 97-Gavin Miller[12]; 11. 44-Branigan Roark[14]; 12. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[18]; 13. 71E-Mariah Ede[13]; 14. 9-Xavier Doney[16]; 15. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[5]; 16. 56-Mitchell Davis[15]; 17. 77W-Joe Wirth[11]; 18. 31K-Jaxton Wiggs[17]
TRACK TALK: McIntosh, Daum, Reimer, Miller Share Pre-Appalachian Midget Week Insight
NEWMANSTOWN, PA (Aug. 4, 2023) – For the first time in two years, national dirt Midget racing is coming back to the Northeast with the inaugural Appalachian Midget Week, featuring the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Five-straight days of racing – Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 8-12 – at five tracks across Pennsylvania and New Jersey will have some of the best rising open-wheel talents in the country battling for a $4,000 grand prize each night and their share of a $5,250 points fund, paying $2,500 to the champion, $1,250 for second, $750 for third, $500 for fourth and $250 for fifth in the miniseries standings.
The last time a national Midget series made a trip up the Eastern Seaboard was in 2021, when the USAC National Midget Series held its seventh installment of Pennsylvania Midget Week. Several present-day Xtreme Outlaw Series championship chasers took part in the swing at one or multiple points in that span, racing at many of the same stops that now exist on the Appalachian Midget Week schedule.
• Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08) – The 20-year-old Xtreme Outlaw Series points leader from Bixby, OK, contested shows with the USAC swing through PA in 2020 and 2021, once with his former team at Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM) and the other with his family-run team at Dave Mac-Dalby.
• Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports #7U) – A veteran of the open-wheel racing world, Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, made three starts on the USAC swing in 2021, and has prior experience racing in other open-wheel divisions at a few of the tracks on the schedule.
• Taylor Reimer (Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K) – The 23-year-old from Tulsa, OK, competed in all five races with USAC in 2021, collecting two top-10 finishes over the five-day stretch. Now a multi-year veteran with KKM, Reimer is headed back to PA/NJ with much more experience and familiarity under her belt.
• Gavin Miller (Keith Kunz Motorsports #97) – Though Miller is only in his first full-time Midget season with KKM, he’s had plenty of laps in a Micro Sprint around four of the five tracks on the 2023 Appalachian Midget Week slate. The 16-year-old rookie is the lone driver on the Xtreme Outlaw Series from Pennsylvania (Allentown), giving him a slight advantage over others with his prior experience at the venues.
Each offered their perspectives on their prior racing experience at the PA-NJ tracks ahead of the start of Appalachian Midget Week, airing live all week on DIRTVision.
How do you mentally prepare to take on a five-day stretch of racing?
McIntosh: You always know it’s a grueling challenge every year; any Midget week. I’ve had quite a bit of experience now doing Midget week. This’ll be my third Midget week in Pennsylvania. Feels like it’s been a while; it’s been a couple years. It’s nice that Xtreme is getting us back out there. I feel like all five of those racetracks are really good, especially those first two. I’m looking forward to it.
Daum: It's just the little things, like making sure you’re eating good. Making sure you’re staying hydrated – that’s the biggest thing people don’t realize. That’s a lot of mental focus you lose if you’re not properly hydrated; you don’t feel good. It’s easy to get sick out on the road when you’re eating truck stop food. You’re eating crap, basically. Having sure you have some decent meals you can eat, making sure you drink plenty of water and try to get as decent amount of sleep as you can – that’s the biggest thing I try to do to prepare for that stuff.
Reimer: Honestly, I feel like we race them all the time, so after a while, you get used to it. I feel like it used to be more where we’d race two times in a weekend, but now we have these stretches where we race four-to-five times. I think it helps building momentum throughout the week. If we have a couple good runs, I think it makes it a little bit easier to go into a week where we’re racing a lot more.
How do you expect to perform?
McIntosh: I think we’ll be really good. I ran USAC’s Midget week there a couple times. Now with Xtreme going there, we’ll be just fine. Robert [Dalby, crew chief] got to do it once with me, and the other time was with Keith [Kunz]. Either way, I feel like I have decent laps there. I think those are my style tracks; a couple of them are bullrings and the other couple are just good racetracks.
Daum: Hopefully, we can just carry in the momentum we’ve got already. We’ve been really good here lately. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel, we’re not trying to change too much, we’re just trying to keep rolling. We’ve got a good package, so as long as we can keep rolling and continue on that trend, I think we’re gonna be okay.
It’s not often national Midget racing comes to the Northeast. What are your thoughts on expanding into that region of the country?
McIntosh: I think it’s good for the sport. Obviously, there’s some good tracks out there and they race Midgets really well, so it’s kinda surprising we don’t race there more often. It’s good that Xtreme’s getting us back on the schedule out there because I think the fans want to see it. I feel like when we are there, there’s tons of fans that show up because they want to see Midget racing. Everyone tunes into Chili Bowl every year, so for them to be able to see Midgets come into Pennsylvania and their hometown is cool for them to see.
Daum: It’s just a lot of fun. You get to go out there and see different racetracks. I’ve been kinda hounding these guys about going down in the south and racing. There’s a lot of tracks in the south that could have really good Midget races. When you stay complacent and just keep racing in three or four states that are right in the Midwest, you don’t get to see these hidden gems that are what make racing so great. Going to new racetracks is always a good thing – it broadens your horizons about what else is out there.
Miller: I think it’s pretty cool. You see people you know there – family, friends, past people you’ve seen before. I think it’s pretty cool for Xtreme Midgets to go to places like that. Hopefully, there’ll be more races there some time in the future.
Reimer: I’m really excited to go to PA. The fans there, when we went for the USAC series, they were really cool and they had a lot of people out there, so I’m excited to go back. That’s what Midget racing is all about – getting to meet people and putting on a good show for the fans.
What’s the one track you’re looking forward to racing the most?
McIntosh: I think Lanco (Clyde Martin Memorial). It’s been a couple years since I’ve been there, but from what I remember, it was a really good track. Last time I was there, I flipped pretty bad with a shock failure. I’ve raced Millbridge a lot since then and, to me, it seems pretty similar to that place, so I’m definitely excited to get back to Lanco.
Daum: Probably Path Valley. Last time I was there, we were riding in a motorhome with a guy and we took out some dude’s front door. His house was literally right on the side of the road, he opened it, and we took his front door off. I vividly remember that trip; I remember the racetrack being really fun. It’s big enough to be a good size racetrack, but still small enough that I think it’s gonna produce really good racing.
Miller: I would say I’m looking forward to Lanco (Clyde Martin Memorial) the most. I raced on that track all the time; it was pretty fun. On the last night of [USAC PA Midget Week], I raced that two years ago. It was pretty fun in a Micro.
Reimer: I think Lanco (Clyde Martin Memorial). That track’s really fun. It kinda reminds me of like a small bullring, sorta like Millbridge or Port City. I remember it was really fun last year. We had some hard luck on our side in the Heat Race and then got unlucky in the Feature. I’m looking to going back there and hopefully getting a good finish.
These races kick off the second half of the season. How crucial will these races be to your late-season championship push?
McIntosh: They’re a big deal. If we can put ourselves in the top five every night, that’s all we need to do. Guys can close on you just a little bit if you run fifth every night and they run second or third maybe. But if you’re fifth every night, that consistency will show in the end. If we can get a couple wins while we’re out there and stay in the top five the whole swing, I think we’ll be okay.
Daum: We can’t afford to fall out of any races – that’s our biggest thing right now. [The Trifecta Motorsports team] – they’ve been OK; they haven’t fallen out of too many races on the owner’s [points] side of things. [On the] driver’s side, we had some issues earlier in the year and couldn’t capitalize on some of what we should’ve been able to capitalize on. Now, we just can’t afford to fall out of any races.
Miller: It’ll definitely be critical if we can pull off a bunch of good finishes there. It’ll definitely help my points a lot. That’s something you’ve got to worry about at the end of the season. The last handful of races, we’re not there yet, so I’m not trying to think about it right now and just race my race, stay focused and not let that interfere with my driving.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Two Nights at I-55 to Decide Next Ironman Champion
The next Summer of Money stop will see drivers dueling in the demanding 55-lap Ironman with the winner banking $20,000
PEVELY, MO (August 2, 2023) - There may be no race more appropriately named than the Ironman 55. It’s grueling. It’s exhausting. It’s intense. It’s a test of a driver’s stamina. And it’s what’s next for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. After a Sunday showdown in New York, The Greatest Show on Dirt will travel nearly 900 miles this week to Pevely, MO where Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 awaits. The high-banked bullring will host two nights (August 4-5) of action this weekend concluded by Saturday’s 55 lapper to decide the champion of the 15th Ironman 55. The winner of the 2023 edition will take home the unique dumbbell trophy and $20,000.
The prestigious event serves as two more nights toward one of the most competitive championship battles in Series history. David Gravel carries a narrow eight-point lead over Brad Sweet into Pevely with Carson Macedo lurking in third, 40 markers behind Sweet.
Ironman also presents two more chances to gather some momentum heading into the biggest week of the season with the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals on deck.
As an added bonus for fans, they’ll be treated to double the open wheel action as the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota will be joining the fun for both nights.
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Let’s look at some of the weekend’s top storylines:
I AM IRONMAN: Of the stout field expected to fill the I-55 pit area this weekend, a trio are former Ironman 55 champions.
Sheldon Haudenschild owns a pair of Ironman dumbbells (2019 & 2021) behind the wheel of the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink #17. The Wooster, OH native has history in his sights this weekend as a third win would equal him with Craig Dollansky for the most. Of Haudenschild’s two triumphs, his 2019 victory stands out as one of the most dominant performances in Series history when he won by more than 10 seconds and lapped up to sixth place. As he crossed the finish line, Johnny Gibson summed it up perfectly with five words, “Sheldon Haudenschild destroys the field.”
Logan Schuchart conquered Ironman in 2018 with Shark Racing. To this day that remains Schuchart’s lone victory at the quarter mile – a fact he looks to change this weekend. While he hasn’t picked up a second I-55 win as of yet, Schuchart has been remarkably close with 12 more top fives on top of the 2018 score. A second Ironman title would put him in the company of Dollansky, Haudenschild, and Rico Abreu as the only competitors with multiple wins.
The most recent Ironman is four-time and defending Series champion – Brad Sweet. Last year “The Big Cat” dominated the demanding race, leading all 55 circuits. Considering Sweet’s I-55 résumé, it’s difficult to not consider him the favorite. In his last 15 starts at the south of St. Louis oval, Sweet owns six victories, 13 podiums, and a 2.7 average finish. If he can come out on top again, Sweet will become the first since Rico Abreu in 2016 & 2017 to claim consecutive Ironman titles.
PEVELY PROS: The former winners of the event have already shown their capability, but a handful of other competitors stand out as likely candidates to lift the dumbbell for the first time this weekend.
In recent years, Carson Macedo has emerged as one of the strongest drivers anytime the World of Outlaws roll into Pevely. Last April the Lemoore, CA native picked up his first win at the quarter mile. Then he followed that with another victory in August when he slid by Brad Sweet in the final corner. The Jason Johnson Racing pilot hasn’t missed the top five in his last four I-55 starts.
The Ironman 55 is one of few marquee events that doesn’t appear on Donny Schatz’s list of achievements. He’s been about as close as you can get with four runner-up finishes, most recently in 2019. The 10-time Series champion has proven he can get to Victory Lane in Pevely with victories in 2006 & 2015, and he’ll look to snag that elusive Ironman title this weekend.
David Gravel might not have as robust of a record at I-55 as some of his competition, but he can’t be counted out considering his 2023 performance to this point. Dating back to early June, Gravel has five wins, 12 podiums, and only one finish outside the top 10 in his last 17 races. The point leader has triumphed in Pevely once before, topping night one of the 2016 Ironman.
KNOCKING ON THE DOOR: There’s one driver who has stood on the second and third steps of the Ironman podium the past two editions, and it’s James McFadden.
Two years ago, the Australian finished runner-up aboard Kasey Kahne Racing’s #9 machine. Then, last year he made the move to his current ride – the Roth Motorsports #83 – and brought it home third. McFadden also finished third in the 2014 edition, so he’s hungry to stand atop that elusive top podium spot.
He and the Roth crew have been strong all season long with four wins under their belts.
GASSIN’ AROUND PEVELY: For Noah Gass, Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 has always been one of his strongest tracks.
Before he became a full-time World of Outlaws driver in 2021, Gass earned his first top 15 with the Series at Pevely in 2021. Last year during his rookie campaign, Gass finished 13th on night one of Ironman before posting a very impressive ninth in the finale. Then, back in April of this season he earned another top 15.
The Mounds, OK native will enter Ironman weekend with some momentum. Gass is fresh off notching his best finish of the season – an 11th at Weedsport Speedway.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, August 4-5 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (44/78 Races):
1. 2 – David Gravel (5772PTS) 2. 49 – Brad Sweet (-8PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-48PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-224PTS) 5. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-314PTS) 6. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-318PTS) 7. 15 – Donny Schatz (-338PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-470PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-814PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-861PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
10 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
5 wins – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
4 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
2 wins –Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18)
FEATURE LAPS LED (19 Drivers):
219 laps – Brad Sweet
193 laps – David Gravel
187 laps – Carson Macedo
174 laps – Rico Abreu
133 laps – James McFadden
96 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
81 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
47 laps – Kyle Larson
43 laps – Brent Marks
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
23 laps – Spencer Bayston
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon, Danny Varin
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
13 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog, Justin Peck
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet
HEAT RACE WINNERS (34 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
21 Heat Wins – David Gravel
11 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Donny Schatz
10 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi
8 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
6 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, James McFadden
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Cory Eliason
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Tim Kaeding, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (37 Drivers):
32 Dashes – Carson Macedo
31 Dashes – David Gravel
27 Dashes – Brad Sweet
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
19 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
17 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Dashes – Donny Schatz
15 Dashes – Rico Abreu
12 Dashes – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
7 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Kasey Kahne, Bill Balog, Kyle Larson
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart, Danny Varin
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (29 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (31 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, James McFadden
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Rico Abreu, Carson Macedo, Dale Blaney
PODIUM FINISHES (23 Drivers):
24 Podiums – David Gravel
19 Podiums – Brad Sweet
14 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Rico Abreu
9 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
7 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
5 Podiums – James McFadden, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Kyle Larson
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
2 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Dave Blaney
TOP 10 FINISHES (50 Drivers):
39 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
38 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
33 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
30 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
29 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
27 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
25 Top 10s – James McFadden
23 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
20 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
16 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
5 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall, Shane Stewart, Dave Blaney, Larry Wight, Dale Blaney
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
44. Sun, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (10)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme Outlaws Return to I-55 For Ironman Weekend, Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series Races
PEVELY, MO (Aug. 2, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota joins forces with the POWRi National Midget League this Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 as part of the marquee Ironman 55 for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.
The Xtreme Outlaws will cross the halfway point of the 2023 season at the conclusion of this weekend, which features a $4,000-to-win main event on Friday before the $5,000-to-win finale on Saturday night. Sixteen races will be complete with 15 remaining after Saturday night, heading right into a grueling stretch of five-straight days of racing in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in the inaugural Appalachian Midget Week.
Both races will also serve as the fourth and fifth races in the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, which pays a $2,500 check to the champion at the end of the season for their efforts in each Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi co-sanctioned event on the schedule. Zach Daum currently leads the standings by 45 over Jade Avedisian with seven races remaining.
Advance sale tickets for both nights of racing at I-55 are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com and will be available for purchase at the gate on race day. If you can’t be at the track to watch in person, stream every lap live with a FAST PASS subscription to DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
STILL ON TOP – His points lead is shrinking. Fortunately, Cannon McIntosh heads back to I-55 this weekend – a place he’s won at already this year – just what the doctor ordered to increase his gap in the standings again.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, was victorious in the 30-lap Toyota Racing Feature at I-55 in April, taking the lead in the second half of the race from Zach Daum and going on to his second Series victory of the season. He’s won twice more since then but hasn’t been to Victory Lane since his sweep of Millbridge Speedway in May, where he extended his Xtreme Outlaw points lead up to nearly 100 points.
Most recently, he and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports crew had a solid night at Atomic Speedway last Saturday, placing third before taking their third DNF of the season Sunday at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex, which dropped them from a 67-point lead in the standings down to 44.
KKM KRYPTONITE – There’s one track on the Xtreme Outlaw Midget schedule that continues to stump Jade Avedisian, and she’s headed back for another double-dose of it this weekend.
In four career starts at I-55, the 16-year-old Californian has had only one finish inside the top-15 – last year, on Saturday night of Ironman 55 weekend. She ran 14th that night, 15th the night before, and most recently, 16th with the Xtreme Outlaws this past April. Her first career I-55 start – April 2022, driving for Chad Boat Industries – ended in the Last Chance Showdown.
Though it’s been tough sledding for the Keith Kunz Motorsports pilot, she’s never been in a better position to right the wrongs she’s endured in Pevely. This past weekend, Avedisian scored her third Feature win of the season at Atomic and had a second-place run going Sunday at Brushcreek before blowing a tire. Those results chopped her points deficit down to 44, marking the second-straight weekend she’s cut into what was once a 121-point gap to McIntosh.
DONE IT BEFORE – In last year’s edition of the Ironman 55, Chance Crum took the checkered flag on Friday night. This year, he’s in dire need to do it again.
Crum, 26, of Snohomish, WA, rebounded from a slump of three-straight Xtreme Outlaw Feature finishes outside the top-15 last Saturday at Atomic with a sixth-place run. The next night at Brushcreek, he retired early after a flip in the Feature, making only one top-10 finish for he and Rudeen Racing in their last five Series starts.
Fortunately, I-55 is next, where they’ll need some more 1/3-mile magic to start cutting into their large points deficit.
DOUBLE DUTY – Defending Series champion Zach Daum will pull the double this weekend behind the wheel of both a Midget and a 410 Sprint Car.
The 32-year-old open-wheel veteran from Pocahontas, IL, has linked up with car owner Matt McGarry for a return to the seat of the McGarry Motorsports #31 Sprint Car, in which he’ll compete with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars for a shot at a spot in the Ironman 55 main event on Saturday. Daum and McGarry have had success together in the past, winning the 2021 MOWA Sprint Car Series championship, and more recently a MOWA Feature win at Macon Speedway in June.
The Sprint Car will be supplemental to his Midget efforts, though, as Daum will still retain his duties in the seat of the Trifecta Motorsports #7U for both nights with the Xtreme Outlaws. They’re coming off another successful weekend, moving up one position in the points standings to fourth after Feature finishes of fourth and second last Saturday-Sunday.
Daum is a former Midget Feature winner at I-55, taking the checkers with POWRi in 2016, and had a great shot at victory with the Xtreme Outlaws this past April after leading 18 laps.
THREE MUSKETEERS – POWRi National Midget League regulars Corbin Rueschenberg, Karter Sarff and Cooper Williams will all be in attendance this weekend, looking to take down the Xtreme Outlaws in the two-day event.
Fourteen-year-old Rueschenberg, of Mesa, AZ, comes in as the POWRi points leader by 140 over McIntosh. Though he’s not been to Victory Lane in his first full-time Midget season with Mounce/Stout Motorsports, Rueschenberg did climb from 18th on the starting grid up to ninth with the Xtreme Outlaws at I-55 in April, making him a strong contender for his first national Midget win this weekend.
Sarff, 20, of Mason City, IL, nearly won Friday night of Ironman weekend last year, coming up 0.3 seconds short at the line for his first Series victory. He sits third in POWRi points, 160 back of Rueschenberg.
Fifteen-year-old Cooper Williams, of Decatur, AR, brings the Keith Kunz Motorsports #97K into Pevely for his seventh appearance of the season with the Xtreme Outlaws, sitting fourth in POWRi points.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday-Saturday, Aug 4-5 at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
- Cannon McIntosh: 2922 points | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
- Jade Avedisian: 2878 points (-44) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
- Gavin Miller: 2826 points (-96) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
- Zach Daum: 2778 points (-144) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
- Chase McDermand: 2740 points (-182) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
- Taylor Reimer: 2685 points (-237) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
- Chance Crum: 2530 points (-392) | Rudeen Racing #26
- Hayden Reinbold: 2290 points (-632) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
- Ethan Mitchell: 1922 points (-1000) | Bundy Built Motorsports #19M
- Austin Barnhill: 1844 points (-1078) | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #17B
Toyota Feature winners (6 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports)
3 wins – Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports); Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
2 wins – Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries), Daniel Whitley (Abacus Racing)
Toyota Feature laps led (15 drivers)
78 laps – Cannon McIntosh
59 laps – Daniel Whitley
56 laps – Jade Avedisian
46 laps – Zach Daum
28 laps – Ryan Timms
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
24 laps – Chase McDermand
23 laps – Gavin Miller
22 laps – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
6 laps – Karter Sarff
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (9 drivers)
4 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley
1 award – Gavin Miller, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Zach Daum, Joe B. Miller
Heat Race winners (19 drivers)
6 wins – Jade Avedisian
5 wins – Cannon McIntosh
4 wins – Chase McDermand
3 wins – Zach Daum, Hayden Reinbold
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Ethan Mitchell, Gavin Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker, Daniel Whitley
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Daison Pursley
High-points honors (11 drivers)
3 honors – Cannon McIntosh
2 honors – Daniel Whitley
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker
Last Chance Showdown wins (12 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (14 drivers)
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum, Gavan Boschele, Taylor Reimer, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Kyle Jones, Cannon McIntosh, Jerry Coons Jr, Hayden Reinbold
Podium finishes (15 drivers)
8 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
6 podiums – Chase McDermand, Zach Daum
4 podiums – Gavin Miller, Jade Avedisian
3 podiums – Daniel Whitley
2 podiums – Shane Cottle, Taylor Reimer
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Jerry Coons Jr.
Top-10 finishes (38 drivers)
12 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller
11 top-10s – Chase McDermand, Zach Daum
8 top-10s – Taylor Reimer
7 top-10s – Chance Crum
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Kyle Jones, Ethan Mitchell, Daniel Whitley
4 top-10s – Gavan Boschele
3 top-10s – Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms, Corbin Rueschenberg, Austin Barnhill
2 top-10s – Briggs Danner, Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Karter Sarff, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker, Hayden Reinbold, Jerry Coons Jr.
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Mariah Ede, Nick Drake, Cooper Williams, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley (1)
1 MONTH ALERT: September Brings Xtreme Outlaw Midgets to Indiana’s Paragon Speedway For First Time
PARAGON, IN (Aug. 1, 2023) – New month. New state. New track.
When the calendar turns to September this year, the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota will make its first, and only, stop to Indiana for a doubleheader weekend at Paragon Speedway.
The two-day show, Sept. 1-2, will also be the Series’ debut at the 3/8-mile track, awarding $4,000 to the winner on Friday night and $5,000 to Saturday’s main event winner.
It’ll also play a significant role in the 2023 championship hunt as there will only be six races left after the doubleheader event. Currently, Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller and defending Series champion Zach Daum have emerged as the top contenders for the title.
Of them, McIntosh is the one to have most recently raced in a national Midget event at the track, finishing second to Thomas Meseraull during a 2021 USAC race. The year prior, Daum finished 13th and McIntosh 24th – out before making a lap. Kyle Larson won the 2020 event.
For the full current points standing, CLICK HERE.
What you need to know:
Track:
3/8-mile track in Paragon, IN
More Event Info
Times (ET):
6 p.m. Hot Laps
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available at the track
Current Series Winners:
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
13. Sat, July 29 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Jade Avedisian (3)
14. Sun, July 30 / Brushcreek Motorsports Complex / Peebles, OH / Daniel Whitley
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals Kicks Off Marquee West Coast Swing
BURLINGTON, WA (July 31, 2023) – When the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series makes its first West Coast trip this season, it’ll be greeted by the ever-growing Sage Fruit Skagit Nationals.
Fans will see The Greatest Show on Dirt for three straight days, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, at Skagit Speedway, with drivers contending for $10,000-to-win paydays on Thursday and Friday, and then a $26,000 payday on Saturday.
Bought by Fifty Five Promotions – consisting of Kevin Rudeen, Mike Anderson and Peter Murphy – in 2021, Skagit Speedway has transformed into a marquee stop for all drivers and has seen one of the most diverse crop of winners in the last two years. There have been six different winners in the last six World of Outlaws events – James McFadden, Brad Sweet, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild and David Gravel.
Gravel – the current Series points leader as of the beginning of August – Schuchart, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz and Doug Wolfgang are tied for the most wins at the track with three.
What you need to know:
Track:
1/3-mile track in Burlington, WA
Track Record: 10.578 seconds by David Gravel
More Event Info
Times (PT):
1 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Previous winners:
2022 - Logan Schuchart on Sept. 1, Sheldon Haudenschild on Sept. 2, David Gravel on Sept. 3
2021 – James McFadden on Sept. 3, Brad Sweet on Sept. 4, Carson Macedo on Sept. 5
2019 – Logan Schuchart on Aug. 30, Logan Schuchart on Aug. 31
2018 – Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 31, Daryn Pittman on Sept. 1
2017 – Shane Stewart on Sept. 1, Daryn Pittman on Sept. 2
2016 – David Gravel on Sept. 2, David Gravel on Sept. 3
2015 – Shane Stewart on Sept. 5
2014 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 29, Donny Schatz on Aug. 30
2013 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 30, Donny Schatz on Aug. 31
2012 – Kerry Madsen on Aug. 31, Travis Jacobson on Sept. 1
2011 – Craig Dollansky on Sept. 2, Sam Hafertepe Jr. on Sept. 3
2010 – Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 3, Steve Kinser on Sept. 4
2009 – Joey Saldana on Sept. 4, Jason Meyers on Sept. 5
2008 – Jason Solwold on Aug. 30, Joey Saldana on Aug. 31
2007 – Brooke Tatnell on Aug. 24, Craig Dollansky on Aug. 25
2006 – Brooke Tatnell on Aug. 26
2002 – Joey Saldana on Aug. 23
1995 – Dave Blaney on Aug. 26
1994 – Dave Blaney on Aug. 27
1979 – Jack Hewitt on June 14, Sammy Swindell on June 15, Doug Wolfgang on June 16
1978 – Doug Wolfgang on June 17, Doug Wolfgang on June 18
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
EMPIRE STATE STATEMENT: David Gravel Rolls to Commanding Weedsport Victory, Big Payday
Gravel nets his 10th win of the season and $20,000 at the Empire State Challenge
WEEDSPORT, NY (July 30, 2023) - Winning a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship requires facing adversity. No matter how strong a driver and team are, challenges promise to present themselves throughout the grind of the tour. And that’s exactly what David Gravel encountered Sunday night at Weedsport Speedway.
Small mistakes that could’ve derailed his night arose during the Empire State Challenge but Gravel didn’t waver. First, a Heat Race issue that led to mechanical problems didn’t stop Gravel from transferring to the Dash. Then in the Feature, contact with the wall upset the handling of his Big Game Motorsports #2, but he didn’t let that stop him from rolling to a commanding victory and $20,000. Gravel took the top spot on lap four from early leader Danny Varin, sliced his way through traffic, and survived multiple restarts on his journey to Victory Lane.
“Danny Varin was good there early, and that caution came out and kind of saved me a little bit,” Gravel said. “I had to get the wing back some then I was searching and went to the top of (Turns) 1 and 2 and smoked the wall and knocked the ladder off of it. That didn’t help the handling too much, made the car a little worse. I felt like as long as I was running the line I was doing in (Turns) 1 and 2 I didn’t think he’d be able to pass me or get a big run. Then you just run into (Turn) 3 as hard as you can and try to backpedal. The cushion got really far around there, and I started shortening the exit. I think that worked out pretty good.
“Cody (Jacobs), Scott (Vogelsong), and Zach (Patterson) worked really hard tonight,” Gravel said. “I cleaned the front end off the thing in the Heat Race and knocked the radiator out of it, so they worked hard all night and fixed a lot of broken parts and I broke some more there. That’s probably the most stuff I’ve torn up in a night, but we won so the 20 grand will make up for it.”
The win marked many notable milestones for Gravel. First, his 86th career World of Outlaws win broke a tie with Brad Sweet on the all-time win list and moved him into a tie with Daryn Pittman for ninth. It was his 10th of the year, marking the fourth time he’s reached double digit victories during a single season. He’s also now at three Weedsport wins, which equals him with Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz for the most at the “Empire State” oval.
The path to victory for Gravel began from inside row two where he lined up after finishing third in the Toyota Racing Dash. When the green flag dropped, Gravel had already nosed ahead of second-starting Brad Sweet for the runner-up spot by the time they exited Turn 2.
On the next lap, Gravel rolled the bottom to pull alongside Danny Varin as they completed the second circuit. The duo battled wheel to wheel for the entire next lap and were again side by side as they completed lap three. But when they roared down the back straightaway, Gravel was able to pull ahead and secure the lead on the fourth lap.
From there, Gravel took no prisoners as he immediately began to extend his advantage. The Watertown, CT native powered ahead as a battle erupted for second. Varin quickly had Carson Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Donny Schatz all breathing down his neck. After several laps of trading spots, Macedo emerged with second and Haudenschild came along with him into third.
A wild restart on Lap 19 saw several frontrunners have their race threatened as Schatz made contact with Haudenschild, sending Schatz spinning up the track and collecting Gio Scelzi, Brock Zearfoss, and James McFadden. Only Schatz and McFadden required trips to the Federated Car Care Work Zone. Schatz was able to rejoin the field.
Another moment late in the race impacted a top competitor as Haudenschild made contact with the wall and slowed with oil leaking from his machine and ending his night.
These incidents helped pave the path for Gravel as he continued to ace every restart and work his way through traffic, determined to make up for the early error and contact with the wall. Gravel held off Macedo and a hard charging Dave Blaney to claim the win and up his points lead to eight markers over Brad Sweet.
“Obviously Brad started on the front row, and he’s going to be hard to beat, but he obviously missed it tonight,” Gravel said. “You don’t want to see Sheldon drop out of the race or Donny. Those guys seem to be pretty good too. But it is what it is. All we can do is control what we can control and try to win races and run up front, and that’s what we’ve been doing… It feels good. It’s been a fun year. We’ve been hitting our stride for most of the season, and let’s keep it rolling.”
Carson Macedo held on for second aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. The Lemoore, CA native moved up to 14 podiums for the 2023 World of Outlaws season as he stays within striking distance of Gravel and Sweet in the title chase. Macedo felt that clean air was vital and that he might’ve been able to get the win had he had the opportunity to get up front.
“I think being out in front there in that scenario with the line we’re running, I think that clean air is much better,” Macedo noted. “It seems like you can get across the center and get going good again. I kind of had to try to enter off his right rear (tire), and I felt like I was in his wash and I’d get to spinning real bad. It would get me to the fence sooner, but I felt like catching the grip and trying to get through it was better. The couple times that I tried to enter like he was real low and get across I just didn’t feel very good. My car was phenomenal in the Feature. I think we started sixth. Philip Dietz, Clyde Knipp, Nate Repetz, they hit it on the head tonight.”
Rounding out the top three was the feel-good story of the night in the form of Dave Blaney. Making his 2023 World of Outlaws season debut, “The Buckeye Bullet” charged from 12th to third for his 335th career Series podium and first since his win at Sharon Speedway in 2021.
“It was good,” Blaney said of his night. “This is kind of our kind of track – slick and slow, and our car is pretty good at that. I didn’t expect to get that far from 12th, but the car was good. No issues. Fun race. It’s just so fun to race with the whole crowd here. When you can race with them the whole race, that’s fun.”
Brad Sweet and Giovanni Scelzi completed the top five.
Dale Blaney advanced from 20th to ninth to collect the KSE Racing Hard Charger Award.
Simpson Performance Products QuickTime honors went to Carson Macedo for the 13th time in 2023 and the 32nd time of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One was picked up by Sheldon Haudenschild (93rd Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four went to Brad Sweet (228th of career), Donny Schatz (518th of career), and Gio Scelzi (32nd of career).
Spencer Bayston topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Danny Varin. After leading early, an issue on Lap 18 slowed him and wound up in a 23rd place finish.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Pevely, MO’s Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for the Ironman 55 (August 4-5). For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 3. 10-Dave Blaney[12]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[13]; 7. 10C-Larry Wight[15]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[4]; 9. 32B-Dale Blaney[20]; 10. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 11. 20G-Noah Gass[11]; 12. 1A-Jacob Allen[10]; 13. 98-Joe Trenca[17]; 14. 23-Max McLaughlin[23]; 15. 5-Spencer Bayston[21]; 16. 7NY-Matt Farnham[19]; 17. 7S-Robbie Price[16]; 18. 53-Shawn Donath[22]; 19. (DNF) 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]; 20. (DNF) 1M-Landon Myers[14]; 21. (DNF) 11-Cory Turner[24]; 22. (DNF) 83-James McFadden[9]; 23. (DNF) 01-Danny Varin[1]; 24. (DNF) 88C-Chad Miller[18]
Daniel Whitley Gets Redemption, First Career National Midget Series Victory at Brushcreek
PEEBLES, OH (July 30, 2023) – Less than 24 hours after having his first national Midget series victory ripped from his grasp in the final corner, Daniel Whitley found redemption and, finally, his place atop the podium with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Whitley, 20, of Ferndale, CA, lost the lead in the final 50 feet of Saturday’s Feature at Atomic Speedway after leading nearly the entire distance. Though he was disappointed, he shrugged it off before arriving at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex on Sunday.
With a refocused mind and a fast car underneath him, Whitley jetted out to the lead at the drop of the green and never broke his concentration, surviving multiple caution flags, restarts and even two red flag periods en route to his first career Midget Feature win.
“It feels awesome; I don’t even know what to say,” Whitley said. “I’m just so thankful for everyone I have around me; I have such a good group of people and a good team.”
Whitley joined the Indiana-based Abacus Racing team full-time before the start of the 2023 season alongside teammates Laci Ferno and 2023 Chili Bowl Nationals champion Logan Seavey. His dirt racing experience as a former Outlaw Kart and Sprint Car racer around his native California gave him a running start as he prepared to take on a full schedule of Midget events, and it’s already paid off with his first Feature win only halfway through his first year at the controls of a Midget for team owner Brent Cox.
Whitley and the team had come close to Victory Lane twice in the past three races, leading laps in last Friday’s main event at Doe Run Raceway before settling for third place, followed by the heartbreaking loss at the hands of Jade Avedisian in the last-lap pass Saturday. However, they kept their heads down and battled back for the win in Brushcreek’s first-ever national Midget event on Sunday.
“I thought we definitely had a good chance; we showed speed the first time I ran for [Abacus],” Whitley said. “I didn’t think [we’d win] maybe this early, but I definitely thought we could get it done.”
In similar fashion to the start of Saturday’s Feature, Whitley jumped out to a big lead in the opening laps, ripping the top side around the 3/10-mile oval. Several caution flags peppered the main event, forcing Whitley to keep his car and tires up for the restarts. Multiple cautions for opponents’ flat tires, crashes and various mechanical breakdowns from the speed and momentum of the track had Whitley sweating a bit, but not enough to rattle him.
“It’s everyone’s concern when you have a long green flag run like that at the beginning, especially [at that pace] of laps,” Whitley said. “The only reason I knew I would be fine was because my crew was telling me to keep my tires warm, and I knew they didn’t care about it, so I knew we were good.”
After the second red flag period with less than 10 laps left, Whitley was leading the field back to green with a crowd of tough customers behind him, including the red-hot Jade Avedisian, defending Series champion Zach Daum, current Series points leader Cannon McIntosh and multi-time USAC champion Jerry Coons Jr. After McIntosh took it to the work area for service and Avedisian’s blown right-rear tire, the veteran duo of Daum and Coons trailed Whitley coming to green on the final restart with three laps left.
“I kept thinking about keeping the race to myself and stay out front and not make any mistakes,” Whitley said. “At the end of the race, it was getting pretty treacherous to keep your car right on the edge and in the traction. But I knew I had the car to do it and the trust in the car, honestly.”
That trust in his equipment paid off as Whitley got a great restart, led the field back to the checkered flag and sailed across the finish line to bag the $4,000 check and Abacus’ third national-level Feature win of the year.
After a night at the heartbreak hotel on Saturday, Whitley is looking forward to a much better night’s rest – now a national Midget series Feature winner.
“It feels great after not being able to go to sleep last night, thinking about it the whole night,” he said.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (25 Laps): 1. 58-Daniel Whitley[1]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[2]; 3. 7X-Jerry Coons Jr[9]; 4. 25K-Taylor Reimer[6]; 5. 97-Gavin Miller[7]; 6. 71-Jade Avedisian[5]; 7. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[11]; 8. 17B-Austin Barnhill[10]; 9. 40-Chase McDermand[14]; 10. 08-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 11. 27X-Kaylee Bryson[8]; 12. 26-Chance Crum[12]; 13. 11T-Cale Coons[13]; 14. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[3]
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets continue a busy stretch of summer racing next Friday-Saturday night, Aug. 4-5, at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 alongside the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars as part of the annual Ironman 55 weekend.
Advance sale tickets are on sale now at WorldofOutlaws.com and will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
Avedisian Executes Last-Lap, Last-Corner Pass on Whitley to Win Atomic Debut
CHILLICOTHE, OH (July 29, 2023) – One week after suffering heartbreak on a last-laps pass that denied her of a Feature win, Jade Avedisian reversed the roles Saturday night with a last-lap, last-corner pass of her own to score the win in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota’s debut at Atomic Speedway.
Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, followed race-long leader Daniel Whitley into Turn 3 coming to the checkered and capitalized on his failed pass attempt in traffic, pointing the car to the inside of Whitley off Turn 4 and using a full head of steam to win the drag race to the start/finish line.
A sequence of events so fast, even she was unsure of what exactly happened.
“I didn’t even know I won the race, either,” Avedisian said. “I had to wait until the [in-ear driver radio] talked.”
Nearly out of breath in Victory Lane, still stunned from the magnitude of the exciting finish, Avedisian recalled the intensity of the final laps as she clawed her way through a pack of lapped cars, scrambling to keep pace with leader Whitley to afford herself a shot at the lead before the checkered.
“To be honest, I had no idea how many laps [there were] to go,” Avedisian said. “I was trying to look in the infield at the board to see how many laps to go and I couldn’t see.
“I kind of thought I finished second. I saw the white, and I thought that was the checkered. Luckily, it wasn’t.”
In second place, Whitley led 28 of 30 laps and came only .132 seconds away from his first career national Midget series victory. The 20-year-old from Ferndale, CA, recalled his thoughts going into the final two corners, knowing Avedisian was right behind him.
“It put me in a spot where I either had to follow the lapper and risk Jade sliding me or slide the lapper and risk Jade crossing me over,” Whitley said. “It’s racing. We’re out here having fun trying to win it, and this [is going to] make winning it that much more special.”
The finish culminated a caution-free 30 circuits around the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval of Atomic – where, before Saturday, no national Midget series had previously ventured. Whitley jumped out to the lead at the drop of the green and took off, opening up a lead that stretched to over two seconds at its peak.
Series points leader Cannon McIntosh held the runner-up spot early before Avedisian took it away with a big run off Turn 4 on Lap 14. With only Whitley ahead of her after that point, Avedisian hit the jets and began to work on the leader’s two-second gap.
“Honestly, I never thought I could have a shot,” Avedisian said, referring to her thoughts on a chance for the lead with Whitley so far ahead. “At the start, I got kinda held up and they left me by like a straightaway and-a-half, and I was able to start hitting my marks, start clicking the laps away and gaining-and-gaining.”
Ripping the top side around the high banks, Avedisian closed the gap to Whitley in 10 laps and briefly drove past him for the lead out of Turn 4 to lead Lap 24. Whitley regained the lead with a great run out of Turn 2, and it was then he had an idea of the competition hot on his trail.
“It was definitely surprising to see the Mobil-1 sticker,” Whitley said. “I knew it was time to go and get on the hammer.”
Approaching the final laps, Whitley quickly closed back in on lapped traffic. By the time he took the white, he was already ducking-and-weaving his way through the slower cars and had only Jerry Coons Jr. ahead of him with two corners left. That’s when he decided to throw the slide job in Turn 3, but it fell short, dampening his momentum and allowing Avedisian the lane to get by on the inside.
‘[Whitley] made just enough of a mistake into Turn 3 and I was able to follow him in and slide him into 4,” Avedisian said.
When she first crossed the finish, she was a bit unsure. Coming around again on the cool-down lap, Avedisian knew she had her fifth career Xtreme Outlaw victory in-hand after one of the wildest finishes the Series has seen to date.
“There’s no feeling like winning these Midget races,” Avedisian said. “It’s just amazing.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets wrap-up the swing through West Virginia and Ohio with a first-ever visit to Brushcreek Motorsports Complex on Sunday, July 30. Tickets will be on sale at the gate; streaming available with a FAST PASS subscription to DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 2. 58-Daniel Whitley[2]; 3. 08-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 4. 7U-Zach Daum[6]; 5. 25K-Taylor Reimer[5]; 6. 26-Chance Crum[8]; 7. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[11]; 8. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 9. 7X-Jerry Coons Jr[10]; 10. 17B-Austin Barnhill[9]; 11. 97-Gavin Miller[7]; 12. 11T-Cale Coons[14]; 13. 002-Garrett Mitchell[12]; 14. 001-Greg Mitchell[16]; 15. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[13]; 16. 6K-Kyle Keaton[15]; 17. 002C-Kory Crabtree[17]
1 MONTH ALERT: North Dakota Welcomes Greatest Show on Dirt For Final Time This Year, Aug. 25-26
GRAND FORKS, ND (July 26, 2023) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series makes its final trip of 2023 to North Dakota for a doubleheader weekend at two fan-favorite tracks.
First, the Series will make its second trip of the year to River Cities Speedway for the 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour on Friday, Aug. 25. Then, the Series returns to Red River Valley Speedway for The Duel in The Dakotas on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz, of Fargo, ND, has mastered both tracks, scoring 12 Series wins at River Cities and six at Red River Valley. Overall, he has 23 wins at River Cities and nine at Red River Valley. However, his last Series win at River Cities came in 2019 and his last at Red River Valley came in 2021.
Championship contender David Gravel won at River Cities earlier this year and Carson Macedo earned his first win at Red River Valley last year.
What you need to know:
RIVER CITIES SPEEDWAY, Aug. 25 (Gerdau presents the 2nd Leg of the Northern Tour)
Track:
1/4-mile in Grand Forks, ND
Track Record: 9.269 seconds by Jason Meyers on Aug. 21, 2009
More Even Info
Times (CT):
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstands Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Previous winners:
2023 – David Gravel on June 2
2022 – Carson Macedo on June 3, Brad Sweet on Aug. 26
2021 – Brad Sweet on Aug. 25
2020 –Kyle Larson on Aug. 21
2019 – Logan Schuchart on June 7, Donny Schatz on Aug. 16
2018 – Donny Schatz on June 15, Donny Schatz on Aug. 17
2017 – David Gravel on June 16, Donny Schatz on Aug. 18
2016 – Donny Schatz on June 17, Donny Schatz on Aug. 26
2015 – Donny Schatz on June 19, Donny Schatz on Aug. 21
2014 – Donny Schatz on June 20, Daryn Pittman on Aug. 15
2013 – Cody Darrah on June 21, Donny Schatz on Aug. 16
2012 – Kraig Kinser on June 15, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 17
2011 – Craig Dollansky on June 17, Craig Dollansky on June 18, Steve Kinser on Aug. 19
2010 – Steve Kinser on June 19, Joey Saldana on June 20
2009 – Donny Schatz on June 19, Craig Dollansky on Aug. 21
2008 – Donny Schatz on June 27
2007 – Joey Saldana on June 29
RED RIVER VALLEY SPEEDWAY, Aug. 26 (Gerdau presents The Duel in The Dakotas)
Track:
3/8-mile track in West Fargo, ND
Track Record: 11.460 seconds by Kasey Kahne on Aug. 21, 2021
More Event Info
Times (CT):
2 p.m. Pit Gate Open
4 p.m. Grandstands Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Previous winners:
2022 - Carson Macedo on Aug. 27
2021 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 21
2020 – Kyle Larson on Aug. 22
2018 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 18
2017 – Jason Johnson on Aug. 19
2012 – Sammy Swindell on June 16
2009 – Jason Meyers on June 20
2008 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 12
2007 – Jac Haudenschild on June 30
2006 – Donny Schatz on June 16, Donny Schatz on June 17
2005 – Brian Paulus on July 1, Jason Meyers on July 2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 16
2004 – Joey Saldana on July 8, Jason Meyers on July 9, Joey Saldana on July 10
2003 – Steve Kinser on June 12, Donny Schatz on June 13, Danny Lasoski on June 14
2002 – Joey Saldana on July 4, P.J. Chesson on July 5, Donny Schatz on July 6
2001 – Steve Kinser on July 5, Sammy Swindell on July 6, Craig Dollansky on July 7
2000 – Sammy Swindell on July 6, Danny Lasoski on July 7, Sammy Swindell on July 8
1999 – Andy Hillenburg on July 8, Stevie Smith on July 9, Steve Kinser on July 10
1998 – Steve Kinser on July 9, Steve Kinser on July 10, Sammy Swindell on July 11
1997 – Steve Kinser on July 11, Stevie Smith on July 12
1996 – Mark Kinser on July 6, Sammy Swindell on July 7
1995 – Sammy Swindell on July 7, Sammy Swindell on July 8
1994 – Dave Blaney on July 9, Steve Kinser on July 10
1993 – Steve Kinser on July 9, Johnny Herrera on July 10
1992 – Steve Kinser on July 10, Steve Kinser on July 12
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on July 5, Doug Wolfgang on July 6
1990 – Doug Wolfgang on July 6, Doug Wolfgang on July 7
1989 – Doug Wolfgang on July 7, Jeff Swindell on July 8
1988 – Sammy Swindell on July 8, Doug Wolfgang on July 9
1987 – Steve Kinser on July 11
1986 – Sammy Swindell on July 11, Steve Kinser on July 12
1985 – Mark Kinser on July 12, Steve Kinser on July 13
1984 – Jeff Swindell on July 13, Steve Kinser on July 14
1983 – Sammy Swindell on July 8, Sammy Swindell on July 9
1982 – Sammy Swindell on July 12, Steve Kinser on July 13
1981 – Sammy Swindell on July 13
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Wild Title Fight, Massive Purse Set Stage For Biggest Empire State Challenge at Weedsport
The two-night event in New York boasts a more than $134,000 purse with $20,000-to-win finale
WEEDSPORT, NY (July 26, 2023) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Weedsport Speedway for the biggest Empire State Challenge in the history of the event. The Greatest Show on Dirt takes on the tricky D-shaped New York oval – located 30 minutes from Syracuse – for a Saturday-Sunday doubleheader (July 29-30), boasting a more than $134,000 overall purse.
Adding to the Series’ Summer of money, the Empire State Challenge’s increased purse will see drivers battling for a $10,000 payday on Saturday and a $20,000 payday on Sunday – also paying $1,500 to start.
The extra money and Series’ tight points battle promises to ramp up the racing intensity as the Series makes its lone New York trip of the season.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
BACK AND FORTH: This season continues to produce one of the most competitive championship fights in World of Outlaws history with David Gravel and Brad Sweet currently tied for the lead. Last week in Pennsylvania provided the seventh and eighth lead changes of the year and with the current tie, we could be in store for an eighth lead change at Weedsport – if not more.
Gravel entered last week ahead, lost the lead during the second of three races, and then regained it by virtue of a tie breaker as he and Sweet left Pennsylvania with the same number of points.
Gravel continues to pursue his first Series title while Sweet is chasing a fifth straight with his Kasey Kahne Racing crew.
WEEDSPORT WINNERS: Only two current full-time World of Outlaws drivers have been to Victory Lane, and they’re both multi-time winners at the 3/8-mile.
Donny Schatz is tied as the winningest driver at Weedsport in Series competition. In six starts, the 10-time champion has claimed half of his visits. The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 enters this week as the most recent winner at the facility. Steve Kinser is the only other driver to have topped a trio of Weedsport races. Together, Schatz and “The King” have combined to win half of the World of Outlaws’ 12 trips. Schatz has also been wildly consistent through all of his attempts with a 2.3 average finish at Weedsport.
David Gravel, who has also snagged a Weedsport checkered flag will look to equal the record established by Schatz and Kinser. The Watertown, CT native is a two-time Weedsport victor, topping back-to-back races from 2021 to 2022. Like Schatz, Gravel has made six Series starts and only missed the top five once.
One more former World of Outlaws Weedsport winner is expected to be in attendance though he’s not an active full-timer. Dave Blaney plans to make the haul from Ohio for two nights in New York. The “Buckeye Bullet” topped the 1993 visit to Weedsport for one of his 15 victories that season. Blaney hasn’t visited the track since a 2019 All-Star Circuit of Champions race.
MOVIN’ UP: Giovanni Scelzi took another step during his impressive rookie World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign last week. The Fresno, CA native climbed from seventh to sixth in points. When he began his inaugural campaign, he stated his and KCP Racing’s hopes were a top five in the standings, and he’s now only a spot away.
After a rough start to the season in Florida, the 21-year-old has been one of the most consistent drivers of the season. He’s currently tied for the fifth most top 10s with 29 to his credit and has qualified for the Toyota Racing Dash fifth most often with 18 appearances. On top of his general consistency, Scelzi has also been to Victory Lane with a Beaver Dam win last month.
This week he’ll tackle Weedsport for the first time looking to move even closer toward that goal of the top five in points.
SHARK WEEK: The Shark Racing teammates – Logan Schuchart and Jacob Allen – will be looking for a strong showing during the annual week that celebrates the fierce, aquatic animals that their team is named after.
Schuchart heads to New York with some momentum courtesy of two podiums last week in Pennsylvania including a win at Williams Grove. The Hanover, PA native has never won at Weedsport but has been close with three top fives highlighted by a 2016 runner-up.
Like his teammate, Allen is yet to park in Weedsport Victory Lane but been banging on the door. Allen owns a pair of top fives in six starts with a best effort of third in 2018.
NEW YORK KNOWLEDGE: Over the last few years, a handful of locals have asserted themselves as consistent contenders whenever the World of Outlaws invade Weedsport.
Paulie Colagiovanni leads the way among the local contingent. The Cicero, NY native owns a pair of podiums in 14 career Series appearances – both of which have come in his home state. Back in 2021, he finished second at Ransomville Speedway. Last year he ran third at Weedsport. Colagiovanni is already a three-time winner this year with the Empire Super 360 Sprints (ESS).
It's also become common for Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified drivers to jump behind the wheel of a Sprint Car at Weedsport. The 2018 Super DIRT Week champ – Larry Wight – brought home a pair of top 10s during last year’s Empire State Challenge including his best career Series finish (sixth) on the second night. Last year the Phoenix, NY native won at Weedsport with ESS.
More locals to watch include Danny Varin (Sharon Springs, NY), Denny Peebles (Lowman, NY), Davie Franek (Sussex, NJ), and more.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday-Sunday, July 29-30 at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (43/79 Races):
1. 2 – David Gravel (5772PTS) 2. 49 – Brad Sweet (-0PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-44PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-212PTS) 5. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-276PTS) 6. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-308PTS) 7. 15 – Donny Schatz (-318PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-440PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-798PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-837PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
9 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
5 wins – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
4 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
3 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
2 wins –Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18)
FEATURE LAPS LED (18 Drivers):
219 laps – Brad Sweet
187 laps – Carson Macedo
174 laps – Rico Abreu
161 laps – David Gravel
133 laps – James McFadden
96 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
81 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
47 laps – Kyle Larson
43 laps – Brent Marks
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
23 laps – Spencer Bayston
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
12 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog, Justin Peck
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson, Brad Sweet
HEAT RACE WINNERS (34 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
21 Heat Wins – David Gravel
10 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Brad Sweet
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Gio Scelzi
6 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, James McFadden
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Justin Peck
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Cory Eliason
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Tim Kaeding, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (36 Drivers):
31 Dashes – Carson Macedo
30 Dashes – David Gravel
26 Dashes – Brad Sweet
21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
18 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
16 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
12 Dashes – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss, Cory Eliason
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Kasey Kahne, Bill Balog, Kyle Larson
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (29 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart, Spencer Bayston, Carson Macedo
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (30 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, James McFadden
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Rico Abreu, Carson Macedo
PODIUM FINISHES (22 Drivers):
23 Podiums – David Gravel
19 Podiums – Brad Sweet
13 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Rico Abreu
9 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
7 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
5 Podiums – James McFadden, Brent Marks
4 Podiums – Kyle Larson
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
2 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
TOP 10 FINISHES (47 Drivers):
38 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
37 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
32 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
29 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
27 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
25 Top 10s – James McFadden
22 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
20 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
16 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
11 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Brent Marks
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
4 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Freddie Rahmer
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall, Shane Stewart
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
41. Thurs, July 20 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / David Gravel (9)
42. Fri, July 21 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Logan Schuchart (3)
43. Sat, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Rico Abreu (4)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: West Virginia, Ohio Tracks Host National Midgets for First Time
WASHINGTON, WV (July 25, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota takes national Midget racing into unchartered territory this Friday-Sunday, July 28-30, with visits to Ohio Valley Speedway, Atomic Speedway and Brushcreek Motorsports Complex.
Never before has a national dirt Midget tour turned laps around these tracks; that is until the Series makes its debut in West Virginia to kick off the weekend tripleheader with a visit to Ohio Valley Speedway. The semi-banked, 3/8-mile oval, noted for its weekly Modified racing and Late Model special events, will host the Midgets in addition to its weekly lineup of classes.
Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH, hosts the Xtreme Outlaws Saturday night alongside its weekly 410 Sprint Car and Sport Mod divisions, followed by a trip to Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, OH, on Sunday to wrap-up the weekend. All three shows are $4,000-to-win, $300-to-start programs, and will pay an additional $250 to the highest-finishing SpeeD2 Midget driver in each Feature.
Tickets for all three shows will be on sale at the front gates on race day. If you can’t make it to your favorite track, tune into DIRTVision to watch every lap live at DIRTVision.com or on the DIRTVision app.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
NEW PLACES, DIFFERENT FACES – Three new local fanbases will be introduced to national-level Midget racing as the Series travels to Ohio Valley (WV), Atomic (OH) and Brushcreek (OH).
Never before have any of these venues put on a national Midget race, though Atomic and Brushcreek have hosted the USAC Midwest Thunder Midget Series for D2 Midgets at various points since 2020. The Xtreme Outlaw Series has extended a special invitation toward the Midwest Thunder regulars to attend this weekend’s races, offering up an extra $250 check to the highest-finishing D2 driver in all three Features.
Midwest Thunder points leader Zach Wigal, 16, of Belpre, OH, is tied with Bryce Massingill for most wins with the series this year at four. Multiple drivers, including the points leaders, could potentially join the Xtreme Outlaw roster this weekend.
BACK IN THE HUNT – A runner-up effort last Friday and her second Toyota Racing Feature win of the season Saturday put Jade Avedisian back in the thick of the battle for the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw championship.
Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, led 22 laps of Friday’s Feature at Doe Run Raceway before defending Series champion Zach Daum took it from her coming to the white flag and stole the victory. She was able to find redemption less than 24 hours later at Southern Illinois Raceway (SIR), driving by Kyle Jones on the outside for the lead on a late restart and bringing the field back around to the checkers to score her fourth career Series victory and second of the season.
For her efforts, Avedisian advanced two spots in the Series points standings and is now only 67 points out of the lead with over half of the schedule remaining. She and the Keith Kunz Motorsports team have the momentum back on their side after breaking the nine-race dry spell since their previous Feature win in Du Quoin, IL, to start the season.
TOOK A TUMBLE – Until this past weekend, it looked like nothing was going to stop Cannon McIntosh. A tally of four Feature wins and streak of eight podium finishes through the first 10 races did not carry momentum for him, spawning his second DNF of the season Friday night, though he was able to rebound on Saturday.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, got behind early in Friday’s program, suffering a mechanical malfunction with the fuel system in his Heat before rolling it over in the Feature, leaving him with his second DNF of the season. He was able to right the ship on Saturday, however, charging all the way from 15th to finish fifth.
Despite the rebound, he lost a big chunk of his points lead in the two-race stretch, down to 67 points from 121 where it stood entering the weekend. McIntosh and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports team will look to build the lead back up in the three-race stretch this weekend as they continue down the road to their first national Midget championship.
DAUM’S NEW GROOVE – Before the summer break, Zach Daum was winning. The break is over, and Daum is still winning.
Daum, the defending Series champion from Pocahontas, IL, is continuing his great stretch of Midget racing with his new team at Trifecta Motorsports, now riding a streak of four podium finishes in the last five Xtreme Outlaw races. After making back-to-back Victory Lane trips in their first weekend together at Wayne County Speedway (IL) last month, Daum and the Trifecta squad did it again last Friday at Doe Run, passing Avedisian coming to the white flag to score their third-straight Series victory. An 11th-to-second charge on Saturday at SIR capped the weekend.
Daum gained big in the Series points standings, chopping what was a 270-point deficit down to 169 points where he sits coming into this weekend, as he and the Oklahoma-based Trifecta team aim to keep their streak of top-two finishes going.
NEW LIGHT SHINING – After a successful second venture out on the Xtreme Outlaw trail, Daniel Whitley and the Abacus Racing team are headed back out for more this weekend.
Whitley, 20, of Ferndale, CA, joined the Indiana-based Abacus Racing team for the 2023 season and has been strong in Xtreme Outlaw competition thus far, posting two top-fives and three top-10s in four starts. He led six laps in Friday’s Feature at Doe run, taking the lead from Avedisian with a slide job in the early going and going on to finish fifth.
He and teammate Laci Ferno have plans to tackle all three stops on the schedule this weekend. Whitley, a former Outlaw Kart and Sprint Car driver, shoots for his first career Feature win in a Midget.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Thursday, July 28 at Ohio Valley Speedway in Washington, WV
Friday, July 29 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH
Saturday, July 30 at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, OH
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
1. Cannon McIntosh: 2512 points | Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08
2. Jade Avedisian: 2445 points (-67) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #71
3. Gavin Miller: 2443 points (-69) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #97
4. Chase McDermand: 2363 points (-149) | Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40
5. Zach Daum: 2343 points (-169) | Trifecta Motorsports #7U
6. Taylor Reimer: 2266 points (-246) | Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K
7. Chance Crum: 2162 points (-350) | Rudeen Racing #26
8. Hayden Reinbold: 1926 points (-586) | Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports #19AZ
9. Landon Brooks: 1734 points (-778) | RAMS Racing #2x
10. Kyle Jones: 1677 points (-835)
Toyota Feature winners (5 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports)
3 wins – Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
2 wins – Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports); Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
1 win – Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries)
Toyota Feature laps led (15 drivers)
78 laps – Cannon McIntosh
54 laps – Jade Avedisian
46 laps – Zach Daum
28 laps – Ryan Timms
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
24 laps – Chase McDermand
23 laps – Gavin Miller
22 laps – Shane Cottle, Kyle Jones
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
6 laps – Karter Sarff, Daniel Whitley
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (9 drivers)
3 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell
1 award – Gavin Miller, Daniel Whitley, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr, Zach Daum, Joe B. Miller
Heat Race winners (19 drivers)
6 wins – Jade Avedisian
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh
3 wins – Zach Daum, Chase McDermand
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Ethan Mitchell, Hayden Reinbold, Gavin Miller, Corbin Rueschenberg, Andrew Felker
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Daison Pursley, Daniel Whitley
High-points honors (11 drivers)
2 honors – Cannon McIntosh
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Daniel Whitley, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Andrew Felker
Last Chance Showdown wins (12 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis, Cannon McIntosh, Corbin Rueschenberg
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (12 drivers)
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum, Gavan Boschele, Taylor Reimer, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams, Kyle Jones, Cannon McIntosh
Podium finishes (14 drivers)
7 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
6 podiums – Chase McDermand
5 podiums – Zach Daum
4 podiums – Gavin Miller
3 podiums – Jade Avedisian
2 podiums – Shane Cottle, Taylor Reimer
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Kyle Jones, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love, Daniel Whitley
Top-10 finishes (37 drivers)
11 top-10s – Gavin Miller
10 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian
9 top-10s – Chase McDermand, Zach Daum
6 top-10s – Chance Crum, Taylor Reimer
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Kyle Jones
4 top-10s – Ethan Mitchell, Gavan Boschele
3 top-10s – Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms, Corbin Rueschenberg, Daniel Whitley
2 top-10s – Briggs Danner, Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr, Karter Sarff, Branigan Roark, Andrew Felker
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Austin Barnhill, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Don Droud Jr, Mariah Ede, Nick Drake, Hayden Reinbold, Cooper Williams, Jesse Love, Trey Marcham, Joe B. Miller
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
11. Fri, July 21 / Doe Run Raceway / Doe Run, MO / Zach Daum (3)
12. Sat, July 22 / Southern Illinois Raceway / Marion, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
JADE’S REVENGE: Avedisian Passes Jones Late to Win Second of Season at Southern Illinois
MARION, IL (July 22, 2023) – One night after giving up the lead and a win in the final laps, Jade Avedisian sang a song of redemption in Southern Illinois Raceway Victory Lane – a winner with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and the POWRi National Midget League for the second time this season.
The 16-year-old Californian was heartbroken Friday night after defending Xtreme Outlaw champion Zach Daum got around her for the lead coming to the white flag at Doe Run Raceway, forcing her to settle for a runner-up finish. She and the Keith Kunz Motorsports crew shook it off, regrouped, came back looking for vengeance on Saturday and got exactly that.
Avedisian started up front, took the lead on a late restart and drove it back home for her second Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series win of the season and fourth Xtreme Outlaw win of her career.
“Lately, we’ve been in the first few rows of every Feature and had a shot to win, and [either] I mess up or something goes wrong,” Avedisian said. “To finally get back into Victory Lane for the second time this year gives us a bit more momentum rolling into the next month of Xtreme racing.”
From fourth on the starting grid, Jade kept pace with the leaders through the first half of the 30-lap main event, not letting Kyle Jones or Taylor Reimer get too far out. With the final third of the race quickly approaching, Avedisian decided it was go-time and selected the top lane as her vehicle to get her moving toward the front.
“I just tried to drive it as hard as I possibly could,” Avedisian said. “I wasn’t sure in the beginning if it was going to work. I finally got up there, and I was assuming the few cars behind me were just trying to help me clean it off. It just kept getting faster and faster.”
The faster the top got, the more she gained on leader Jones. By the time the race’s only caution flew with 22 laps complete, Avedisian had shrunk Jones’ lead down to under a half-second from what was once almost two full seconds.
On the ensuing restart, Avedisian showed her hand in her bread-and-butter lane around the top.
“I saw [Jones’] crew guys telling him to go to the top, and I wasn’t sure if he was going to, and he ended up not,” Avedisian said. “He kinda left me on the restart, but luckily I had enough speed around the top.”
With a great run off Turn 2 and a sweeping line around Turns 3-4, Avedisian sailed around the outside of Jones to take the lead at the flag stand. Now in control in the final laps with a fast car, Avedisian hit the afterburners and drove away from the field, leading them back around to the checkers to bag the $4,000 grand prize.
Crossing the stripe in second was Zach Daum, who drove all the way up from 11th on the starting grid. Though his quest for four-straight victories with his new team at Trifecta Motorsports fell one spot short, Daum was still pleased with he and the car’s performance as he charged to the front in his signature bottom-hugging lane.
“I ran a couple laps on the top – I had to get around [Andrew] Felker, and I knew he was on the bottom and wasn’t leaving, so I couldn’t waste any time messing with him,” Daum said. “I moved around a little bit, but we were just so good on the bottom that I never really felt the need to move and abandon.”
With four-straight podium finishes and five top-fives in the last five Series events, Daum and the Trifecta squad have been working well together since their first pairing in the team’s flagship #7U car at the beginning of June.
“I feel like we’re all in a really good place,” Daum said. “Janky [Bobby Milliser] works his ass off, Staton and Steve [car owners] work their ass off. They’re in this to win races, win championships, be competitive, and it shows.
“We ain’t got the biggest rig in the pits, but we got everything we need to go race. And that’s the important part.”
Taylor Reimer crossed the stripe third from fourth on the starting grid, posting back-to-back top-five finishes for the first time on the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw trail. After a slow start to the 2023 season, she’s picked up her average start and average finish and said she feels she’s been improving.
“I feel a little bit more confident; I think I was just a little down on myself,” Reimer said. “At the beginning of the year, we weren’t performing as well as we should’ve been.
“The past couple of weeks, on my down time, I’ve been trying to stay focused – watching film, going to sim when I can. Just trying to keep my head down and grind it out.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota gets back into action in less than a week’s time, starting up a three-day race weekend next Friday-Sunday, July 28-30 at Ohio Valley Speedway (WV), Atomic Speedway (OH) and Brushcreek Motorsports Complex (OH).
Tickets for all three events will be on sale at the gate. If you can’t be there in person, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 71-Jade Avedisian[4]; 2. 7U-Zach Daum[11]; 3. 25K-Taylor Reimer[3]; 4. 16-Kyle Jones[1]; 5. 08-Cannon McIntosh[15]; 6. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[5]; 7. 40-Chase McDermand[6]; 8. 58-Daniel Whitley[7]; 9. 11A-Andrew Felker[2]; 10. 97-Gavin Miller[13]; 11. 21K-Karter Sarff[16]; 12. 97K-Cooper Williams[9]; 13. 1K-Brayton Lynch[12]; 14. 56-Mitchell Davis[20]; 15. 31K-Jaxton Wiggs[14]; 16. 26-Chance Crum[17]; 17. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[8]; 18. 44-Branigan Roark[10]; 19. 17B-Austin Barnhill[18]; 20. 08K-Brody Wake[19]
CA CONQUERS PA: Rico Abreu Aces Williams Grove for Summer Nationals Victory
Abreu survives a challenge from David Gravel for his first win at the historic racetrack
MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 22, 2023) - Not often do the Pennsylvania Posse fans embrace an outsider like one of their own. But not all outsiders are as beloved as Rico Abreu.
When Abreu stopped in front of the famed Beer Hill in Turn 3 after winning Saturday at Mechanicsburg, PA's Williams Grove Speedway, the passionate fans cheered as if PA is listed next to his name instead of CA in the home state column. As he climbed the fence in front of them, the noise elevated from cheers to a roar. The St. Helena, CA native led all 30 laps of the Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals finale, holding off a late David Gravel charge to collect a victory representing neither the World of Outlaws or PA Posse, but the Invaders. A $20,000 paycheck awaited Abreu for his efforts.
Abreu’s visit to Victory Lane was his fourth of 2023 with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. It also marked his first career triumph at Williams Grove, making him the 53rd different driver to win at the half mile with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The 31-year-old has now won twice as an Invader in PA this year after topping Lincoln’s Spring Showdown race back in March.
For Abreu, the night marked yet another testament to the vast strides he’s made in 2023 as he continues what’s been an amazing season.
“That was really intense there at the end. It’s really hard to judge your pace. I really wasn’t catching traffic,” Abreu said. “I’m just thankful for this team. Everybody does an unbelievable job making the right decisions. The Dash Draw was really important tonight for us and the way the circumstances laid out in the race. I’m wore out from climbing the fence back there.
“This has been a really special racetrack to me. A very difficult racetrack as a race car driver coming from the west coast out here. Just totally different driving styles. It’s taken me a few years to really conquer this place and put a team behind me that developed me into a mature enough driver to be successful here. We haven’t ran out of the top five, I think, with Ricky (Warner, crew chief) here. It just shows how important your team is.”
As Abreu noted, the Dash Draw positioned him favorably as drawing the one lined him up first for the Toyota Racing Dash that he won to earn the pole of the Feature. The best starting spot in the field allowed him to pull ahead at the drop of the green flag.
Behind Abreu, Spencer Bayston held second while David Gravel and Brent Marks commenced a war for third. The two traded sliders and crossovers and even a little contact until Gravel finally secured the spot.
Only a few laps later, Gravel pulled up to the tail tank of Bayston to begin a battle for the runner-up position. On lap 12, Gravel ripped the cushion in Turns 1 and 2 to roll around Bayston. With Bayston unable to answer his move, Gravel put Abreu in the crosshairs.
Up front, Abreu worked smoothly through traffic as the race moved beyond halfway. Gravel steadily began to inch toward the top spot. While Abreu favored the bottom line around both ends of the paperclip-shaped track, Gravel opted for the top in Turns 1 and 2. Hitting the cushion perfectly allowed him to chip away at the lead until he was only a few car lengths back.
“I knew Gravel was pressuring me there the whole race,” Abreu noted. “You have to be very disciplined as a race car driver when you get put in those circumstances. You know there’s pressure and you get out of the groove and you lose a pass and that’s the race winning move.”
Once Gravel got close with less than 10 laps to go, it was as if he hit an invisible wall. Suddenly, the Big Game Motorsports #2 couldn’t close as Abreu continued to roll the bottom. Then one small mistake from Abreu nearly cost him the race. Exiting Turn 4 coming to three laps remaining, Abreu narrowly missed the grip, helping Gravel get a massive run. He peeked to Abreu’s outside heading down the front straightaway but wasn’t able to nose ahead entering Turn 1.
That move proved to be the final challenge as Abreu went on to cross the finish line with a little over a half a second advantage.
“I know my family is at home watching,” Abreu said. “And I know how much it means to them to be able to see us have success and the investment and time it takes to get a team to the elite level like this to compete against the World of Outlaws and Pennsylvania Posse. They’re all here this weekend.”
As for the celebration on Beer Hill? It was something he’d been planning for a while.
“I watched Fred Rahmer do it when he won the National Open, and I had a lot of respect for that,” Abreu said. “I’ve always said if I ever were to win a race here, I was going to make sure to stop over there. Those race fans don’t get a whole lot of love when it comes to Victory Lane, so it was important to me to stop over there and try to rowdy them up.”
Gravel came home second for his 14th top five in the last 16 races and 23rd podium of the season. The Watertown, CT native felt that timing wasn’t his friend. Whether it was his preferred line going away when he neared Abreu or the checkered flag flying right when he thought another opportunity to take the lead was coming together, time wasn’t on his side.
“I found the bottom early in (Turns) 3 and 4, and Rico was running high then he moved down at the right time,” Gravel said. “Then I found the top of (Turns) 1 and 2, and he didn’t, but that top got so far around and the bottom started cleaning up. I knew every lap the bottom was going to get faster and faster, so I knew I had to try really hard to get him as soon as possible. I got to his rear bumper here on the front stretch and did all I could and let it all out there… I wish it was like five more laps because if he got a little closer to lapped traffic in (Turns) 1 and 2, I think I would’ve had a little bit better shot on that last lap.”
Bringing home the final podium spot was the PA Posse’s leading representative – Brent Marks. The Myerstown, PA driver was happy with he and his Murray-Marks team’s performance in the main event and thought he could’ve finished a spot better had a couple things fallen his way.
“We had a really good car there the last half,” Marks said. “I ran those guys down. I was really hoping David would keep running the top down in (Turns) 1 and 2. It just felt like I could’ve squeezed by him there, but I guess he felt like he was losing some ground and moved down to the bottom there for the last few laps. On the last lap he tried another one around the top, and I was hoping I could get a run off of (Turn) 2 to squeeze by him to get to second but just wasn’t able to do it.”
Spencer Bayston and Justin Peck completed the top five.
Gravel’s runner-up coupled with Brad Sweet finishing eighth tied the two at the top of the championship standings as they continue their competitive title fight.
Carson Macedo picked up the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a run from 21st to 14th. Macedo also topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
In Low-E Insulation Qualifying, Brad Sweet netted his first Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the season and the 70th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One also went to Sweet (227th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Justin Peck (eighth of career), Spencer Bayston (18th of career), and James McFadden (42nd of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their one trip to New York in 2023 as they invade Weedsport Speedway for the Empire State Challenge (July 29-30). The final night will serve as another “Summer of Money” stop with $20,000 going to the winner. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[3]; 3. 19-Brent Marks[6]; 4. 5-Spencer Bayston[2]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[8]; 6. 83-James McFadden[5]; 7. 11-Cory Eliason[4]; 8. 49-Brad Sweet[7]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[10]; 10. 8-Freddie Rahmer[11]; 11. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[15]; 13. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[16]; 14. 41-Carson Macedo[21]; 15. 44-Dylan Norris[13]; 16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 17. 67-Justin Whittall[17]; 18. 2D-Chase Dietz[24]; 19. 69K-Lance Dewease[22]; 20. 99M-Kyle Moody[14]; 21. 11T-TJ Stutts[19]; 22. 48-Danny Dietrich[26]; 23. 5E-Brandon Rahmer[20]; 24. 5W-Lucas Wolfe[18]; 25. 7S-Robbie Price[23]; 26. (DNF) 23-Devon Borden[27]; 27. (DNF) 6-Bill Rose[25]
Daum Passes Avedisian in Final Laps to Notch Third-Straight Win with Trifecta Motorsports
McIntosh flips and takes second DNF of the season, shrinks points gap down to 55 over Miller
DOE RUN, MO (July 21, 2023) – Zach Daum’s hot streak is still burning. His third-straight Feature win with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Friday night came in a thriller, passing Jade Avedisian for the lead coming to the white flag and holding her off to win the first-ever Midget event held at Doe Run Raceway.
The exciting finish was his third-straight Series victory with his new team at Trifecta Motorsports, which he joined after the seat of the flagship #7U car was vacated in early June. One phone call from team owner Steve Carbone was all it took to turn Daum’s early season hardships around, as they walked out of their first race weekend together with two wins at Wayne County Speedway before the Series’ summer break.
Now, they’ve got a third. The big smile on Daum’s face in Victory Lane said it all – it’s a memorable time for him in his open-wheel racing career.
“I don’t know that this is the best I’ve ever done, but it’s right up there,” Daum, of Pocahontas, IL, said. “Everything’s playing together right now. We’ve been fast, I feel like I’m driving good, I have confidence – just everything it takes to put these types of races and championships together.”
A third-place run in his Heat Race set the defending Xtreme Outlaw champion up with a ninth-place starting spot for the Feature. Using his preferred lane around the bottom, Daum surged all the way up to second in 15 laps.
“I had a good rhythm on the bottom and in the middle,” Daum said. “I was picking off cars, especially when people would start sliding each other, I could get both of them at once because they both had to check up and I could get ahead and drive back around them.”
As he hit the halfway point of the 30-lap Toyota Racing Feature, only one car remained ahead of him – Jade Avedisian.
Avedisian, the 16-year-old championship contender from Clovis, CA, had led all but six laps up to that point and was maintaining a big lead over Daum. A caution flag with six laps left erased that gap and put Daum right on her tail-tank for the restart.
Avedisian got a great start, using her preferred line around the top. But three laps later with Daum right on her heels, she decided it was time to change lanes to protect the lead.
“I wasn’t sure what to do [on the restart]; I knew the top was getting really far around and it shelfs-off really bad here,” Avedisian said. “I finally saw [Daum] poke his nose, and I still thought with like three-to-go that I would have enough and by that time, he was almost right next to me. So, I decided to go down there, and I had no clue he was in the middle.”
“I knew as soon as I peeked my nose down there, she was gonna come down, which she had to,” Daum said. “The problem was we weren’t running the bottom; we were running the middle and kinda floating around.
“She just had no idea. She ran 20-plus laps on the top and then tried to run the last couple on the bottom. It’s hard to transition.”
Despite her best efforts to keep Daum at bay, Avedisian was unable to hold the 7U off in the end. Daum countered her new line on the bottom by moving up into the middle, wound-up the momentum and made the pass to her outside as the white flag was displayed out of Turn 4.
“When [KKM crew] told her to move to the bottom, I thought, ‘Well, here’s my chance,’” Daum said. “If I can get a good restart, and she puts two car lengths on me, she’s gonna win the race. She kinda did, and then I just got back to her.
“She moved down, and it was like, ‘Okay, it’s over now because I know I can roll through the middle better.’”
Avedisian didn’t go away silently, however, trying to scrape-up the momentum she needed for a pass-back attempt coming to the checkers, but it wasn’t enough. Daum sailed across the line to bank the big check and his fourth career Series victory.
Though slightly dejected after the checkers, Avedisian still held her head high with a runner-up finish, knowing it turned out to be a great points night. Despite her best efforts on the top side of the track for much of the race, she stood by her decision to move down, considering she wasn’t gaining anything by trying to race any higher up.
“I ran [the top line] as hard as I possibly could when he was right next to me, and [Daum] was still gaining on me,” Avedisian said. “I think I moved down at the right time, I just moved down too low, and he just went around me.”
Abacus Racing driver Daniel Whitley came home third to notch his best career Xtreme Outlaw victory. Taylor Reimer crossed in fourth and Series points runner-up Gavin Miller crossed fifth.
The top-five runs by Avedisian and Miller turned out to be very valuable in the championship standings as points leader Cannon McIntosh struggled throughout the second half of the night. Fuel problems in his Heat left him with a 15th-place starting spot for the Feature, where he made it all the way to 10th before a crash sent him tumbling through Turn 2, effectively ending his night early with a 20th-place finish and shrinking his points lead down to 55 on Miller.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action Saturday, July 22, with a visit to Southern Illinois Raceway in Marion, IL, for the second leg of the weekend doubleheader. Get a ticket at the gate or stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 7U-Zach Daum[9]; 2. 71-Jade Avedisian[2]; 3. 58-Daniel Whitley[3]; 4. 25K-Taylor Reimer[5]; 5. 97-Gavin Miller[4]; 6. 51B-Joe B Miller[10]; 7. 11A-Andrew Felker[1]; 8. 21K-Karter Sarff[7]; 9. 32-Trey Marcham[8]; 10. 44-Branigan Roark[18]; 11. 33-Kyle Jones[20]; 12. 97K-Cooper Williams[6]; 13. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[17]; 14. 40-Chase McDermand[12]; 15. 16-Garet Williamson[11]; 16. 26-Chance Crum[14]; 17. 31K-Jaxton Wiggs[21]; 18. 08K-Brody Wake[16]; 19. 17B-Austin Barnhill[19]; 20. 08-Cannon McIntosh[15]; 21. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[13]
MORGAN CUP MIRACLE: Logan Schuchart Steals Williams Grove Win at the Checkered Flag
The Hanover, PA native sneaks by Brad Sweet on the final lap to claim the Morgan Cup for the World of Outlaws
MECHANICSBURG, PA (July 21, 2023) - The race appeared to be over. Brad Sweet had led from the drop of the green flag at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday night with a comfortable advantage. But as the white flag waved on the Morgan Cup, the Jaws music began to play.
Logan Schuchart spent the entire race in pursuit. Scratching and clawing his way by lapped cars but unable to keep up with Sweet. And then suddenly, hope arose. Schuchart went from 2.2 seconds behind with three laps to go to 1.2 behind as they began the final lap. Down the back straightaway he charged with a head of steam aboard the Shark Racing #1S. As they exited the final corner, Schuchart used a massive run to dip under Sweet and steal the win by only eight one hundredths of a second. The Pennsylvania crowd erupted. Fans looked at each other as if seeking confirmation for what they’d witnessed. Surely Schuchart couldn’t have pulled that off. But he did. He erased a more than two second gap in only three laps. Even Schuchart himself could hardly believe it.
“Man, I really didn’t think I had a shot, either,” Schuchart admitted. “I just ran the top the whole race running the same line as Brad. When we did get to some lapped cars there, they were just in both lines. I took way too long to get by them. Brad just got way out there. He was running a consistent race. I knew we felt pretty good, and I felt that our car was going to come in later.
“The closer it got those last couple laps, I think I looked up around Lap 20, and I thought I’d move the wing back and try to move around the racetrack to see if I could find anything. I was able to get by Kasey (Kahne) there and slowly started moving in on Brad and really gained on him the last couple laps there. I knew he was probably going to be conservative and block the bottom… When he moved down, I thought I’m just going to run the top and with my wing trunked I thought I’m going to have to keep the car as loose as possible and try and spring off the exit and try to get down the straightaway good. And that’s what we were able to do.”
Schuchart’s 38th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victory was his first at Williams Grove in his 57th attempt at the historic half mile. The Hanover, PA native became the 52nd different driver to win a race with The Greatest Show on Dirt at the tricky oval. The 30-year-old is up to a trio of World of Outlaws triumphs this year plus his Eldora Million victory.
And while he may hail from Pennsylvania, the win in the dual Morgan Cup finale/Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals opener was one for the Outlaws as the 10-year Series veteran snatched the Cup from the PA Posse and banked $15,000. Regardless of his driving allegiance, Schuchart was full of excitement to stand in Victory Lane in front of the fans who’ve cheered him on from his earliest days.
“This one hits close to my heart,” Schuchart said. “This is really cool to win in front of our PA fans. If you would’ve told me 10 years ago it was going to take me 10 years to win an Outlaw race at one of my home tracks, I would’ve been pretty disappointed. I can’t thank all of the fans enough. Always a bunch of support after the races here no matter if we run 15th or whatever.”
The early portion of the race was controlled by Sweet. After topping the Toyota Racing Dash, he wheeled the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 ahead in the early circuits.
No cautions interrupted the flow of the race, and even when faced by thick traffic as they approached halfway, Sweet didn’t falter. The four-time and reigning champion sliced expertly through slower cars.
What hurt Sweet in the closing laps was a lost wheel cover, causing mud to fill his right-rear wheel and making the car difficult to handle. Sweet’s misfortune was Schuchart’s gain as he closed in and made the thrilling last-second pass.
For Schuchart, the moment served as a testament of the importance of giving your all until the race is over.
“It doesn’t matter what position you’re in. Until that checkered flag falls, you give it 110%,” Schuchart said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s racing, football, any sport, or life in general, you’ve got to give it 110% every chance you get because you never know. I’m just very thankful to do this with my team and get this opportunity night in and night out.”
Sweet’s runner-up result gave him back-to-back second place efforts and four runner-ups in the last six races. “The Big Cat” is up to 18 World of Outlaws podiums this season. No driver will be happy with losing a win of the final lap, but Sweet’s silver lining came in the form of regaining the point lead as he now sits 12 markers ahead of David Gravel, who finished 11th. For Sweet, the missing wheel cover was too much to overcome.
“Somehow the wheel got packed full of mud, and I honestly just barely made it around the last lap,” Sweet explained. “I tried to just go to the bottom there. I didn’t think I should go to the outside. I just really couldn’t see it was shaking so bad. I couldn’t get any traction coming to the line. I knew I was in trouble if anyone was close. I tried to limp it around and just wasn’t good enough.”
Rico Abreu stayed toward the front for the duration of the race after starting fourth and brought the #24 home third. It marked another consistent run for the St. Helena, CA native who is having a career year behind the wheel. The result put him at 10 World of Outlaws podiums for the year. He’s only the fourth driver to reach that mark this season and the only one among non-full-time drivers.
“We were just really consistent throughout the whole race night,” Abreu said. “Our balance is really good. We’ve been really good here. Getting from sixth to fourth there in the Dash was pretty important for us and beating Carson (Macedo) on the start into Turn 1… I could see Brad’s car shaking there when he was ahead of us. Logan and him and I just got to racing when the pace slowed down, and I thought we would’ve been able to stick our nose in there and break some momentum, but it was just a little bit too late.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and Carson Macedo completed the top five.
Macedo also picked up the night’s Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award – his Series best 12th of the season and the 31st of his career.
For the second straight night, Danny Dietrich was the KSE Racing Hard Charger. The Gettysburg, PA native drove the Gary Kauffman #48 from 15th to seventh.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Carson Macedo (108th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Logan Schuchart (114th of career), Gio Scelzi (31st of career), and Cory Eliason (19th of career).
Spencer Bayston won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Justin Peck after an issue on the final lap ended a sure top 10 run and dropped him to a 21st place finish.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars finish the Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals with $20,000 up for grabs on Saturday, July 22. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 6. 19-Brent Marks[6]; 7. 48-Danny Dietrich[15]; 8. 11-Cory Eliason[5]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 10. 8-Freddie Rahmer[14]; 11. 2-David Gravel[10]; 12. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[17]; 13. 69K-Lance Dewease[20]; 14. 23-Devon Borden[9]; 15. 15-Donny Schatz[13]; 16. 5-Spencer Bayston[21]; 17. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[16]; 18. 44-Dylan Norris[11]; 19. 83-James McFadden[18]; 20. 67-Justin Whittall[23]; 21. 13-Justin Peck[12]; 22. 11T-TJ Stutts[25]; 23. 9-Kasey Kahne[24]; 24. 1A-Jacob Allen[19]; 25. 99M-Kyle Moody[26]; 26. 12-Billy Dietrich[22]
WORTH THE WAIT: David Gravel Tops Thrilling Duel in World of Outlaws BAPS Return
The point leader bests Brad Sweet in first World of Outlaws race at BAPS in more than three decades
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 20, 2023) - A long time had passed since the last World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car race at BAPS Motor Speedway. So much time, in fact, that current Series point leader – David Gravel – was only 40 days old at the time.
Fast forward 31 years, and Gravel arose victorious as The Greatest Show on Dirt returned to the York Haven, PA racetrack. Gravel came out on top of a fierce duel with his closest championship competitor – Brad Sweet – to make the trip to Victory Lane. A back-and-forth battle between two of Sprint Car racing’s best proved the long awaited return to BAPS was worth every bit of the wait. The Watertown, CT native climbed atop the wing with his son Levi in a celebration for the World of Outlaws over the PA Posse. The victory moved Gravel up to a Series-best nine in 2023 aboard the Big Game Motorsports machine. His 85th career win elevated him into a tie with none other than Brad Sweet for 10th on the all-time Series win list. And in the grand scheme of the season, Gravel added four more points on his championship lead over Sweet.
“Hats off to Kolten (Gouse), Scott (Gobrecht), and everybody here at this racetrack. They gave us a really good racetrack,” Gravel said. “Cody (Jacobs), Scott (Vogelsong), and Zach (Patterson) gave me an unbelievable car tonight. We didn’t qualify that great. But from the Heat Race I knew we had a really good race car. It feels good to be on the second row of the Heat Race and get in the Dash and win one.”
The path to the front was by no means an easy one for Gravel. He began the race behind the wheel of the Huset’s Speedway #2 from inside the second row with a front row consisting of Sweet and Logan Schuchart ahead.
On the opening circuit Gravel immediately went to work on attacking Schuchart for second as Sweet pulled ahead. Gravel slid by the Shark Racing #1S in Turn 2, but Schuchart crossed him over down the back straightaway. In Turns 3 and 4 Gravel pounded the cushion around Schuchart to secure the runner-up spot.
Up front Sweet comfortably paced the field until traffic become a factor and Gravel began to close in. With a racing surface that offered a nearly equal top and bottom, the battle became about mastering both lines in order to navigate traffic. Gravel shifted toward the bottom while Sweet stayed high leaving Gravel a window and he pounced, rolling by on Lap 14 for the lead.
But on the next lap, Gravel got caught behind a lapped car on the top, allowing Sweet the lane to sneak back around. Only five circuits later on Lap 20, Sweet found himself trapped by traffic, and Gravel ripped the cushion to regain the top spot.
“Man, I think they (track grooves) were about equal,” Gravel explained. “Wherever the lapped car wasn’t that’s where I had to go. Brad was pretty good. I was behind Freddie (Rahmer), and that one lap he went to the top in front of me and gave Brad the lead back. Just happy to have a good enough car. He definitely started spinning (his tires) down the backstretch pretty bad. I was better than him at that point.”
Gravel’s move on the 20th circuit proved to be the winning one as Sweet wasn’t unable to catch him to challenge again. Sweet stayed close but not quite close enough as Gravel took the checkered flag with a 1.240 second advantage.
“It was a great racetrack,” Gravel said. “I’m glad a lot of fans came out today. Now we’ve got a little mini-speedweek with three days in a row. Hope we’ll see everybody at Williams Grove this weekend and battle it out.”
Brad Sweet’s second place effort marked his 18th World of Outlaws podium of the season as he continues the hunt for a fifth consecutive title. The driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 felt like he had a strong car but was missing a touch of speed needed to stay ahead of Gravel and potentially pick up the win.
“I was pretty good early,” Sweet recalled. “I really struggled in lapped traffic. It didn’t surprise me when David got me. But the racetrack was great, two lanes. I got him back. I just didn’t have a good enough car I don’t think. Like he said, I was spinning down the backstretch. I just couldn’t find a great spot for my car. At the end I kind of paced him and felt like we were pretty equal. I was trying hard, and I was too far behind. We’ll take a second tonight and try to get better for the next two nights.”
Rounding out the podium was Logan Schuchart. The Shark Racing pilot kept the C&D Rigging machine toward the front of the entire race after starting outside the front row to earn his eighth podium of the season. Like Sweet, Schuchart found himself missing a little something to have the speed necessary to best Gravel. Overall, the night proved to be an encouraging one on home turf for the Hanover, PA native.
“It’s really cool to have the run that we did and be here at BAPS Motor Speedway,” Schuchart said. “Anytime we can race in front of these PA fans, we love it. Happy to be here. I’ve never won here in my career. We come here at the end of the year, and we’re always on the podium but never win. Looking forward to coming back. I think we have a great car to come back with. Every time I’d get to them it seemed like a lapped car would be in my way on the top and I’d have to move to the bottom. I just didn’t feel as comfortable as I needed to.”
Carson Macedo and Brent Marks completed the top five.
Gravel’s win grew his point lead to six over Sweet while Macedo stayed close as he now sits 32 markers behind Gravel.
A 19th to eighth run gave Danny Dietrich the KSE Racing Hard Charger Award.
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Cory Eliason after a late flat tire ended a likely top 10 run.
Justin Peck topped Low-E Insulation Qualifying for his second consecutive Simpson Performance Products QuickTime.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Justin Peck (seventh Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Brad Sweet (226th of career), Carson Macedo (107th of career), and Logan Schuchart (113th of career).
Sam Hafertepe Jr. won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars tackle two more nights against the PA Posse at Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway for the Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals (July 21-22). For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[12]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 8. 48-Danny Dietrich[19]; 9. 83-James McFadden[10]; 10. 13-Justin Peck[8]; 11. 44-Dylan Norris[11]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[17]; 13. 23-Devon Borden[23]; 14. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[13]; 15. 9-Kasey Kahne[9]; 16. 1A-Jacob Allen[14]; 17. 27-Troy Wagaman Jr[15]; 18. 99M-Kyle Moody[20]; 19. 7S-Robbie Price[22]; 20. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[18]; 21. 5-Spencer Bayston[16]; 22. (DNF) 11-Cory Eliason[4]; 23. (DNF) 8-Freddie Rahmer[24]; 24. (DNF) 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[21]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme Outlaws Collide with POWRi at Doe Run, Southern Illinois
DOE RUN, MO (July 20, 2023) – Summer break is over, and racing is back in session. The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to action this weekend, bringing national Midget racing back to a pair of tiny Midwest ovals.
Never in the 29-year history of Doe Run Raceway have Midgets raced within its 1/6-mile confines; that is until Friday night, when the Xtreme Outlaws make their Series debut, competing for a $4,000 grand prize.
Southern Illinois Raceway welcomes the return of Midgets to its 1/8-mile course for the first time in four years. The POWRi National Midget League held the last Midget event there in 2019 and teams up with the Xtreme Outlaw Series for a $4,000-to-win show to cap the weekend Saturday night.
Both shows will be run in conjunction with POWRi as part of the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, which pays the points champion $2,500 at season’s end.
Tickets for both events will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to your favorite track, stream every lap live with a FAST PASS subscription to DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
MR. CONSISTENT – Up by 121 points in the Xtreme Outlaw standings, Cannon McIntosh has been nothing but consistent through the first third of the 2023 schedule.
Through the first 10 races, the 20-year-old Oklahoman has podium finishes in every event except for two; one of which he took a DNF after an early incident while running inside the top-five. With four wins and no finishes outside the top-six in Xtreme competition thus far, McIntosh is inching closer toward his first career national Midget championship.
He’s currently riding a wave of momentum from a dominant display through POWRi’s Illinois SPEEDweek, where he won three of the four scheduled races and finished second in the lone race he did not win en route to his third-straight miniseries championship.
McIntosh leads the field into Doe Run on Friday, aiming to become the track’s first-ever Midget Feature winner. He’s also started two previous Midget races at Southern Illinois with POWRi – one in 2018 (17th-place) and the other in 2019, when he took a DNF after starting third.
MOST IMPROVED – After coming so close to his first career national Midget Feature win with the Xtreme Outlaws on multiple occasions before the summer break, Gavin Miller finally cashed-in – twice – and is one of the nation’s most rapidly improving Midget drivers.
The 16-year-old from Allentown, PA, nearly won the Xtreme Outlaw Showdown at Wayne County Speedway, leading by a lengthy margin in the final laps before getting into the outside wall and surrendering the top spot to eventual winner Zach Daum. Three nights later in USAC action, he took a hard tumble after leading 12 laps at Circle City Raceway.
On June 9, Miller finally broke through to Victory Lane, beating a stout USAC Indiana Midget Week field to score the win at Bloomington Speedway. Most recently, Miller cashed-in with POWRi, winning the latest national event at Lake Ozark Speedway in Missouri.
With podium finishes in three of his last four Xtreme Outlaw starts, Miller now sits 121 points behind McIntosh in the championship standings.
7-UP – Since joining the Trifecta Motorsports team days before the most recent Xtreme Outlaw race weekend in June, Zach Daum dramatically turned a slow start to the season around.
Daum, the 32-year-old open-wheel veteran from Pocahontas, IL, was sitting ninth in Series points after a tough weekend at Millbridge Speedway, getting involved in a wreck that destroyed his new King Chassis that he put together before the start of the season. He soon received a call from car owner Steve Carbone about filling the open seat in the team’s flagship #7U and grabbed his equipment with renewed ambition.
In their first Xtreme race together at Tri-City, Daum drove from 10th on the starting grid up to fifth before sweeping both races Friday-Saturday at Wayne County Speedway. Daum’s first two victories of the season surged him all the way up to fifth in the standings, where he currently sits 270 points back of leader McIntosh.
Daum has two previous starts with POWRi at Southern Illinois, finishing 12th in 2018 and eighth in 2019. He’s back in the Trifecta #7U this weekend in search of his fourth career Series victory.
REBOUND RUN – After surviving a wave of tough luck in the last Xtreme Outlaw race weekend, things are starting to look up again for Jade Avedisian.
A blown tire while running inside the top-five at Tri-City and a pass attempt for the lead gone awry on the first night at Wayne County ruined the 16-year-old Californian’s would’ve-been podium finishes last month. She’s since dropped to fourth in the Series standings, 180 points out of the lead.
However, a fourth-place result in USAC Indiana Midget Week points and three-straight top-five finishes to cap POWRi Illinois SPEEDweek indicate the three-time Xtreme Outlaw winner’s rebound behind the wheel of the Keith Kunz Motorsports, Bullet/Toyota #71 as she prepares to take on Doe Run and Southern Illinois for the first time this weekend.
POWRed-UP – The second and third Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series events on the 2023 schedule will commence this weekend.
The 11-race schedule, now shortened to eight races due to weather cancelations, tabs points across each Xtreme Outlaw & POWRi co-sanctioned race this season, awarding a $2,500 champion’s check to the driver with the most points after the Xtreme Outlaw season finale at I-44 Riverside Speedway in October. Cannon McIntosh (231) leads the current standings after one race by 10 points over Zach Daum (221) and 15 over third-place Kyle Jones (216).
The Xtreme Outlaw stars will take on POWRi’s best in both events this weekend, led by POWRi National Midget League points leader Corbin Rueschenberg, Sweet Springs (MO) winner Karter Sarff (third in points), and Keith Kunz Motorsports’ newest team member Cooper Williams, who sits fourth in points.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday, July 21 at Doe Run Raceway in Doe Run, MO
Saturday, July 22 at Southern Illinois Raceway in Marion, IL
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view full standings)
1. Cannon McIntosh (2173pts); 2. Gavin Miller 2052pts (-121); 3. Chase McDermand 1995pts (-178); 4. Jade Avedisian 1993pts (-180); 5. Zach Daum 1903pts (-270); 6. Chance Crum 1847pts (-326); 7. Taylor Reimer 1837pts (-336); 8. Landon Brooks 1734pts (-439); 9. Hayden Reinbold 1629pts (-544); 10. Ethan Mitchell 1579pts (-594).
Toyota Feature winners (5 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports)
2 wins – Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports); Zach Daum (Trifecta Motorsports)
1 win – Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports); Jesse Love (Chad Boat Industries)
Toyota Feature laps led (13 drivers)
78 laps – Cannon McIntosh
44 laps – Zach Daum
28 laps – Ryan Timms
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
24 laps – Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand
23 laps – Gavin Miller
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
11 laps – Hayden Reinbold
6 laps – Karter Sarff
4 laps – Jesse Love
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (6 drivers)
3 awards – Cannon McIntosh
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell
1 award – Gavin Miller, Daniel Whitley, Hayden Reinbold, Jesse Love, Kevin Thomas Jr.
Heat Race winners (17 drivers)
5 wins – Jade Avedisian
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh
3 wins – Zach Daum
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Chase McDermand, Ethan Mitchell, Hayden Reinbold, Gavin Miller
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Briggs Danner, Daison Pursley
High-points honors (9 drivers)
2 honors – Cannon McIntosh
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Daniel Whitley, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold, Jade Avedisian
Last Chance Showdown wins (10 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum, Chase Briscoe, Mitchell Davis
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (10 drivers)
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum, Gavan Boschele, Taylor Reimer, Chase McDermand, Shane Cottle, Cooper Williams
Podium finishes (13 drivers)
7 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
6 podiums – Chase McDermand
4 podiums – Gavin Miller
3 podiums – Zach Daum
2 podiums – Shane Cottle
1 podium – Thomas Meseraull, Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Taylor Reimer, Landon Brooks, Jesse Love
Top-10 finishes (35 drivers)
9 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller
8 top-10s – Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand
7 top-10s – Zach Daum
6 top-10s – Chance Crum
5 top-10s – Landon Brooks
4 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Ethan Mitchell, Taylor Reimer, Gavan Boschele
3 top-10s – Thomas Meseraull, Ryan Timms
2 top-10s – Corbin Rueschenberg, Briggs Danner, Shane Cottle, Chase Briscoe, Kevin Thomas Jr.
1 top-10 – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Austin Barnhill, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Daniel Whitley, Don Droud Jr., Mariah Ede, Nick Drake, Hayden Reinbold, Karter Sarff, Branigan Roark, Cooper Williams, Jesse Love
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
8. Thu, June 1 / Tri-City Speedway / Pontoon Beach, IL / Jesse Love (1)
9. Fri, June 2 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (1)
10. Sat, June 3 / Wayne County Speedway / Wayne City, IL / Zach Daum (2)
Photo credit – Jacy Norgaard
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
1 MONTH ALERT: 45th AGCO Jackson Nationals Continues World of Outlaws Marquee Marathon in August
JACKSON, MN (July 18, 2023) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ Summer of Money heats up in August with a return to Jackson Motorplex for the 45th annual AGCO Jackson Nationals.
The three-day marquee event, Aug. 17-19, will showcase two $10,000-to-win Features Thursday and Friday, and then payout $25,000 for Saturday’s main event – also paying $2,000 to start.
Since becoming a World of Outlaws event in 2017, four-time and reigning champion and Logan Schuchart are the only two drivers with multiple Jackson Nationals triumphs. Sweet won in 2017 and 2019, while Schuchart went back-to-back in 2020 and 2021.
The other years belong to 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz, in 2018, and Carson Macedo, who scored the prestigious win last year.
With the event taking place the weekend after the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals, it is projected to attract a large field of competitors, including weekly competitors like current track points leader Aaron Reutzel, rising star Chase Randall, veteran Brooke Tatnell and more.
What you need to know:
Track:
4/10 mile in Jackson, MN
Track Record: 12.572 seconds by Carson Macedo on Aug. 20, 2022
More Event Info
Times (CT):
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
4 p.m. Grandstand Gate Opens
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps
-Racing to follow
*All times Central
Previous winners:
2022 - Logan Schuchart on August 20 (Day), Carson Macedo on August 20 (Jackson Nationals)
2021 - Kerry Madsen on June 24, Kerry Madsen on June 25, Logan Schuchart on June 27 (Jackson Nationals)
2020 – Brad Sweet on June 25, Logan Schuchart on June 26 and 27 (Jackson Nationals)
2019 – Brad Sweet on June 29; Carson Macedo on June 28; Brad Sweet on June 27 (Jackson Nationals)
2018 – Jason Johnson on June 8, Jason Johnson and Donny Schatz on June 9 (Jackson Nationals)
2017 – Ian Madsen on June 1, Kerry Madsen on June 2, Brad Sweet on June 3 (Jackson Nationals)
2016 – Daryn Pittman on June 24
2014 – Joey Saldana on June 13
2013 – Donny Schatz on June 14
2010 – Steve Kinser on May 1
2006 – Donny Schatz on Sept. 16
2005 – Daryn Pittman on Sept. 23
2004 – Steve Kinser on Sept. 24
1988 – Sammy Swindell on July 6, Steve Kinser on Aug. 20
1987 – Bobby Davis Jr. on July 9
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Long-Awaited Return to BAPS, Williams Grove’s Summer Nationals Reignite World of Outlaws v.s. PA Posse Battle
Williams Grove Speedway’s Summer Nationals keeps the World of Outlaws’ Summer of Money rolling with a $20,000 to win finale
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 18, 2023) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series versus PA Posse battle resumes this week with a long-awaited return to a fan-favorite track and another Summer Nationals doubleheader.
First up is the Series’ return to BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 19. The last time the World of Outlaws visited the York Haven, PA facility was 31 years ago on August 2, 1992. Since then, it has gone through several changes and upgrades – lead by track owner Scott Gobrecht and general manager Kolten Gouse. Then after a one-day break, the teams roll to Mechanicsburg, PA where Williams Grove Speedway will host the Champion Oil Summer Nationals on July 21-22. The final night of the Summer Nationals serves as another stop during the “Summer of Money” as the winner is taking home $20,000.
The World of Outlaws will bring one of the most competitive championship fights in Series history to Pennsylvania with David Gravel leading Brad Sweet by a mere two points and Carson Macedo close behind 24 markers behind Gravel. Couple that with the always intense Posse rivalry, and the three races promise to deliver plenty of action.
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KNOTTED UP: Through the first three battles this year, the World of Outlaws and PA Posse have equaled each other in the win column.
The first visit to Pennsylvania this year resulted in neither a World of Outlaws or a Posse triumph. Back in March, an outsider in the form of Rico Abreu dropped in and stole the show at Lincoln Speedway.
Then, a thrilling battle between Anthony Macri and Brent Marks brought both Outlaw and Posse fans to their feet thanks to Marcri’s last lap, last corner pass on Marks for the win.
The most recent renewal of the rivalry saw the World of Outlaws come out on top. Two days after Macri won at Lincoln, Brad Sweet dominated the opening night of Williams Grove’s Morgan Cup for his second win at the half-mile.
This week will boast three more rounds for either the World of Outlaws or PA Posse to leave with an advantage.
FIRST TIME IN A LONG TIME: It’s been 31 long years since the World of Outlaws have competed at BAPS Motor Speedway, and the York Haven, PA facility will be a welcome addition to the rotation of Pennsylvania stops.
When the Series last visited BAPS, eight of the current 14 full-time World of Outlaws drivers hadn’t yet been born. Current point leader – David Gravel – was just over a month old.
While the 4/10-mile hasn’t welcomed the World of Outlaws in more than three decades, it has been the site of a handful of Sprint Car races over the past few years featuring some of the drivers who will be in the pit area on Wednesday.
A trio of current World of Outlaws have visited BAPS Victory Lane. Before embarking on the tour this year, Gio Scelzi and KCP Racing topped a BAPS race nine months ago. Back in 2019, Roth Motorsports’ James McFadden claimed the Kevin Gobrecht Classic. Three years prior to that, Jacob Allen picked up his first career 410 win at BAPS with Shark Racing.
On the local side, Brent Marks has already won at BAPS this season and collected victories there in each of the previous two years. Anthony Macri, Devon Borden, and Kyle Reinhardt have also won at BAPS this season. Other recent winners who will be in attendance on Wednesday include Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, and Lance Dewease.
OUTLAW FAVORITES: The World of Outlaws have fared well plenty of times at Williams Grove thanks to a handful of names that are forces on tour.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz is a master of the paper clip. There’s no track he’s won at more with the World of Outlaws, tallying 21 victories there. The Fargo, ND driver enters the week fresh off a sixth Kings Royal crowning at Eldora Speedway.
At the beginning of last year, not many would’ve considered Brad Sweet a favorite to drive to Williams Grove Victory Lane. But “The Big Cat” has quickly changed that narrative. Last July, after more than 50 tries, Sweet conquered the tricky paperclip for the first time. Then, it only took him three more tries for his second victory earlier this year in May.
David Gravel’s Williams Grove résumé suggests two nights there could contribute toward his championship pursuit. Like Schatz, it’s Gravel’s winningest World of Outlaws track. The Watertown, CT native owns eight victories.
THE GROVE FIRST-TIMERS: Despite being known as a difficult track to learn, Williams Grove has produced first-time Series wins for three current full-timers.
Back at the 2017 Summer Nationals, Brock Zearfoss – then a member of the Posse – drove Aaron Long’s #58 to a win in the opener. The Jonestown, PA native now rolls into Williams Grove as a junior on the World of Outlaws tour.
Two months after Zearfoss’ breakthrough, Australia’s James McFadden mastered the half-mile en route to his inaugural triumph with The Greatest Show on Dirt. He enters this week with four wins under his belt already in 2023 aboard the Roth Motorsports #83.
One year later, a rising star by the name of Gio Scelzi wheeled the Indy Race Parts #71 to a big upset over the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove. That night the Fresno, CA native became the youngest winner in Series history – a record that still stands.
POSSE POWER: Williams Grove is one of the primary racetracks where the Posse take pride in besting the World of Outlaws, and many talented drivers from the region will be looking to continue that tradition.
Lance Dewease always leads the way for the local contingent at Williams Grove. The Fayetteville, PA native has won twice at “The Grove” this year, upping his record total to 113. Dewease topped last year’s Summer Nationals opener. Of Dewease’s 20 World of Outlaws wins, 17 have been at the half-mile.
Current Williams Grove points leader – Freddie Rahmer – stands out as a favorite. He’s currently the nation’s winningest 410 Sprint Car driver with 10 wins, a pair of which have come at Williams Grove.
The most recent local Williams Grove winner heading into this weekend is Brent Marks. “The Myerstown Missile” was victorious during the June 30 PA Speedweek race. Marks is also the 2021 Summer Nationals champion.
Two-time track champion – Danny Dietrich – is always a threat when he rolls in the pits with the Gary Kauffman Racing team. Williams Grove is home to a pair of his five World of Outlaws victory including the 2015 Summer Nationals opener.
More Posse names to watch include Dylan Norris (Hanover, PA), Kyle Moody (Lewisberry, PA), T.J. Stutts (Liverpool, PA), and more.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday, July 19 at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA
Friday-Saturday, July 21-22 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (40/79 Races):
1. 2 – David Gravel (5348PTS) 2. 49 – Brad Sweet (-2PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-24PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-210PTS) 5. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-250PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-272PTS) 7. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-278PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-384PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-690PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-708PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
8 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
5 wins – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
4 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24), Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15)
2 wins –Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18)
FEATURE LAPS LED (18 Drivers):
187 laps – Carson Macedo
177 laps – Brad Sweet
149 laps – David Gravel
144 laps – Rico Abreu
133 laps – James McFadden
96 laps – Donny Schatz
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
80 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
47 laps – Kyle Larson
43 laps – Brent Marks
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
23 laps – Spencer Bayston
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (15 Drivers):
11 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson, Justin Peck
HEAT RACE WINNERS (34 Drivers):
23 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
21 Heat Wins – David Gravel
10 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
7 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi
6 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
5 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, James McFadden
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Parker Price-Miller
2 Heat Wins – Justin Peck, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Cory Eliason, Tim Kaeding, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kyle Larson, Shane Stewart, Lance Dewease
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (36 Drivers):
29 Dashes – Carson Macedo
28 Dashes – David Gravel
23 Dashes – Brad Sweet
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
16 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
15 Dashes – Donny Schatz
14 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Dashes – Rico Abreu
11 Dashes – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen
6 Dashes – Brent Marks, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Justin Peck, Danny Dietrich, Cory Eliason, Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney
2 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Kasey Kahne, Bill Balog, Kyle Larson
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Shane Stewart
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (28 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass, Logan Schuchart
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (28 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, James McFadden
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart, Zeb Wise, Rico Abreu
PODIUM FINISHES (22 Drivers):
21 Podiums – David Gravel
17 Podiums – Brad Sweet
13 Podiums – Carson Macedo
9 Podiums – Rico Abreu
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
7 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
5 Podiums – James McFadden
4 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
3 Podiums – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
2 Podiums – Gio Scelzi
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson
TOP 10 FINISHES (46 Drivers):
36 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
34 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
30 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
27 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild
26 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
23 Top 10s – James McFadden
21 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
18 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
16 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
9 Top 10s – Justin Peck
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne
4 Top 10s – Danny Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise
1 Top 10 – Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall, Shane Stewart
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
38. Tues, July 11 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
39. Fri, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (5)
40. Sat, July 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Donny Schatz (3)
LIKE THE FIRST TIME: World of Outlaws’ Return to BAPS Elicits Special Memory For Jacob Allen
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to BAPS Motor Speedway for the first time in 31 years for the Bricker’s Bash
YORK HAVEN, PA (July 17, 2023) – Lance Dewease stood to one side and Greg Hodnett the other. In the middle, an elated Jacob Allen.
The 22-year-old, from Hanover, PA, had finally scored his first 410 Sprint Car victory, standing tallest on the podium against the two Pennsylvania legends at the then Susquehanna Speedway.
It’s a seven-year-old memory for the now World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series veteran. In that time, the track changed its configuration and its name – now BAPS Motor Speedway. But when the Series returns to the track for the first time in 31 years on Wednesday, July 19, that memory will still be as vivid as it was in 2016.
“The most memorable thing that stands out to me is I won the race and Lance (Dewease) ran second and Greg Hodnett ran third, so it was pretty cool to beat those guys for my first 410 win,” Allen said. “I look back at my time then in my racing career and didn’t really know what I was doing at all. I was probably just racing off an instinct and a prayer, I guess. I’m just thankful I was able to accomplish that. You race a long World of Outlaws season and not win any races and battle adversity during a whole World of Outlaws season… it was good. It was a boost of confidence and something to be proud of as well.”
Since then, Allen has amassed five World of Outlaws victories, including the Gold Cup Race of Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway last year, and won a preliminary night during the Knoxville Nationals.
He’s also one of few World of Outlaws drivers with laps around the latest edition of BAPS Motor Speedway, having finished eighth during the Capitol Renegade Showdown in 2021.
Allen acknowledged he doesn’t have near the laps as the Pennsylvania locals around the 4/10-mile track to have any kind of edge up for the World of Outlaws Bricker’s Bash. But, against his fellow World of Outlaws competition, he said there is a sense of an advantage.
So far this season, Allen has earned four top five finishes and 14 top 10 finishes with the World of Outlaws. While on paper it may not look as good as his four-win season in 2022, to Allen there’s no immediate concern.
“Comparing it to last year I wouldn’t say it is great on that scale, but I’m not thinking about that,” he said. “You have a big change with tires. A completely new tire program. So, that is definitely a change and the set ups have changed with that. That’s been a big learning curve for sure.
“But I’m having fun racing. I feel like my driving is up to par. I feel very confident when I’m in situations starting up near the front. Qualifying hasn’t been as good. But I do feel good out on the racetrack. Racing is a tough thing. My team is a unique team and sometimes, there are different factors you have to deal with. It’s been fun. I’ve enjoyed the season. But need to keep trying to get wins and make the best out of it.”
His teammate Logan Schuchart scored a million-dollar payday last week at Eldora Speedway, and while Schuchart left with the spoils and glory, Allen said the victory is still felt throughout the entire Shark Racing team.
“It’s a huge deal,” he said. “It doesn’t just go into one night. It’s years of trying to build a race team and all the different things that we’ve gone through as a team and just never giving up. Anything you can think of, we’ve just always kept plugging away at this. The fact that my dad (Hall of Famer Bobby Allen) has never gave up on us and we just keep trying and accomplish big things and believe in ourselves. It’s a huge deal. I’m very proud of Logan. I’m proud of my dad. I’m proud of everyone who has ever been a part of our team. It’s something special that we’ll never forget. It makes a big stamp for our race team forever in Sprint Car history.”
Now, Allen will try to build his own momentous run with a hopeful return to Victory Lane in York Haven. It’ll be a site of fond memories, but also, he hopes, a site of a good time – for drivers and fans.
“I know being from Pennsylvania that BAPS is a place people enjoy going to,” he said. “It’s nice being able to have a different Pennsylvania track on the schedule. I think people will be really excited. I think it is a nice shaped racetrack. I know the fans will come out and it will be a fun event.”
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KING DONNY XL: Donny Schatz Triumphs in 40th Kings Royal for Sixth Crown
The 10-time Series champion aces Eldora to move within one of all-time Kings Royal record
ROSSBURG, OH (July 15, 2023) - A thread throughout Donny Schatz’ career is rising to the occasion. When the lights are brightest, Schatz never shies away from the stage. Instead, he summons the greatest of his talents. That fearlessness of the moment continued on Saturday night at Rossburg, OH's Eldora Speedway. The 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion put together at perfect drive in the 40th edition of the coveted Kings Royal. Schatz led every single circuit of the 40-lap Feature on his way to a comfortable win.
Royal Sovereign Bobby Allen presided over the coronation as Schatz was crowned for the sixth time in his illustrious career. The 46-year-old is now only a single Crown away from matching “The King” himself – Steve Kiner’s – record count of seven Kings Royal triumphs. The victory also brought him $175,000 worth of spoils – equaling the largest payday he’s earned behind the wheel. Another noteworthy number is 13, which is now how many six-digit paychecks the Fargo, ND has collected in his career.
For Schatz and his Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team who’ve combatted struggles as of late, the win was especially rewarding and made the emotion swell for Schatz.
“I think it’s the adversity lately” said a choked up Schatz when discussing what felt different about this Crown. “We’re not performing the way we want, and tonight we did. These guys brought a car down from upstairs with a two-year-old motor there. Obviously, it runs pretty damn good. We tried a lot of different stuff this week. We came here in May, and we were really good, but the racetrack is different. It just takes everything you can get. These guys just kept digging. There isn’t anybody in this pit area that wants to run seventh, eighth, twelfth, sixteenth, but we’ve done that. Tonight, I don’t know what you say. I guess the stars lined up.”
The stars most certainly did align throughout the entire evening at “The Big E.” A 24th-place Qualifying effort positioned him third in the lineup for the sixth Heat Race. At the start of the Heat, he immediately moved into second. But Schatz knew he needed more as winning the 10-lap bout would put him on the pole of the Feature, and running second would’ve slotted him 12th. Schatz secured the pole by muscling around Aaron Reutzel for the top spot on lap one.
The Feature went about as smooth as possible for the 10-time World of Outlaws champion. Schatz grabbed the lead when the green flag flew and hardly even faced a challenge. The only potential obstacle to confront was the way the day’s weather impacted the track with morning and afternoon rain providing plenty of moisture and a lightning-fast surface.
“I don’t remember a race even being that pace,” Schatz said. “That was wide open for 40 laps. I just told Scuba (crew chief, Steve Swenson) I don’t know if there’s much left there. I used every bit of it. Normally that’s not the case here, but we got that rain, and it’s been a little bit choppy in spots all week. I don’t think it was as bad as it is, but when you get behind someone in dirty air, and you hit that stuff, I mean I did it last night. That’s why I wasn’t going to try to tear the car up. You don’t want to try to do that. We want to race for championships. Tonight doesn’t really count for that, but it sure does count for a $175,000 payday and this pretty damn cool crown.”
Even with the tricky conditions, Schatz wasn’t impacted as he survived a bevy of restarts and sliced through traffic throughout the entire race. Early runner-up – David Gravel – showed him a nose on a couple restarts but ultimately couldn’t make a move to truly challenge the Carquest #15. Schatz took the checkered flag with a nearly four-second advantage.
“When you get in a race car and you go out and hot lap when you put your foot down, you kind of know if you’re going to be in the game or you’re not going to be in the game,” Schatz said. “The last three days, I don’t feel like I’ve been in the game. When we hot lapped tonight and qualified tonight, I could tell there was a little something there that we hadn’t had in the car that made the car roll around there different. This is my 28th Kings Royal, so I’ve got a little bit of experience. You kind of feel like you know what you’re doing.”
Finishing a spot behind Schatz with a valiant charge to the runner-up position was Brent Marks. In his quest for back-to-back Kings Royal titles, the pilot of the Murray-Marks #19 started 11th and wheeled his way forward to second. Oddly enough, the only driver to ever earn consecutive Kings Royal Crowns – Schatz – was the one who prevented Marks from becoming the second. Winning is always preferred, but after battling some struggles throughout the week, Marks came away with his head held high.
“We had a really good race car tonight,” Marks said. “We just didn’t have enough speed to catch Donny there at the end, but this whole Murray-Marks Motorsports team just did a phenomenal job all night long and all week, really. We just made huge gains and had some adversity to overcome this week. It’s just been a tough week, so to finish second tonight is just an amazing feeling.”
Rounding out the top three to equal his career-best Kings Royal finish was David Gravel. The Big Game Motorsports driver stayed in contention all race but couldn’t find the speed necessary to get by Schatz and then slipped to third when Marks moved around him. The Watertown, CT native narrowly missed out on the final leg of Sprint Car racing’s Triple Crown that he needs.
“Track position was huge there, and it just wasn’t in my cards tonight,” Gravel said. “I had one opportunity on that one restart to get by him and couldn’t clear him, and after that he was gone. I didn’t even see him at the end. He definitely was the dominant car tonight and it showed, and the fastest car won.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and Kyle Larson completed the top five.
KSE Racing Hard Charger honors went to Rico Abreu as he wheeled his #24 from 20th to sixth.
In Low-E Insulation Qualifying, Justin Peck claimed his first Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the season and the third of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Kerry Madsen (192nd Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Six were topped by Lance Dewease (52nd of career), David Gravel (230th of career), Sheldon Haudenschild (92nd of career), Parker Price-Miller (21st of career), and Donny Schatz (517th of career).
Carson Macedo claimed the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
The Smith Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Hunter Schuerenberg as he transferred to the Feature but engine issues prevented him from truly competing.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll eastward to “The Keystone State” to faceoff with the PA Posse for a trio of battles. The first tilt is set for BAPS Motor Speedway on Wednesday, July 19. The final two will consist of the Champion Racing Oil Summer Nationals at Williams Grove on July 21-22. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[11]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 5. 57-Kyle Larson[15]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[20]; 7. 83-James McFadden[16]; 8. 41-Carson Macedo[21]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne[8]; 10. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[13]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[24]; 12. 7S-Robbie Price[18]; 13. 42-Sye Lynch[23]; 14. 11-Cory Eliason[17]; 15. (DNF) 9P-Parker Price Miller[2]; 16. (DNF) 71-Shane Stewart[7]; 17. (DNF) 55-Kerry Madsen[6]; 18. (DNF) 39M-Lance Dewease[5]; 19. (DNF) 18-Giovanni Scelzi[22]; 20. (DNF) 21H-Brady Bacon[14]; 21. (DNF) 8-Aaron Reutzel[12]; 22. (DNF) 1M-Landon Myers[9]; 23. (DNF) 13-Justin Peck[19]; 24. (DNF) 39-Hunter Schuerenberg[10]
PROTECTING THE CASTLE: Carson Macedo Holds On for Eldora Knight Before Victory
Macedo triumphs over Sweet in late duel for third Eldora win
ROSSBURG, OH (July 14, 2023) - The best in the land entered the castle of Eldora Speedway Friday night, looking to claim the title of Knight before going for King.
Carson Macedo, of Lemoore, CA, journeyed through the early stages of the 30-lap Feature uncontested and never in fear, eyeing the knighthood and its $20,000 prize. But a surprise slider strike on Lap 26 by the one they call “The Big Cat” set forth a fierce duel – one that will echo through the realm before a King is crowned on Saturday. The green flag waved on the battle, and Macedo quickly asserted his strength. After topping the Toyota Racing Dash to earn the pole for the 30-lap bout, Macedo rocketed into the lead on the opening circuit.
The only disturbance of the race came shortly after it started when Tyler Courtney went for a nasty ride in Turns 1 and 2. “Sunshine” was able to walk to the ambulance under his own power for further observation.
Once the race resumed, Macedo again wasted no time pulling ahead as the struggle to surpass him raged on behind the Jason Johnson Racing chariot. Gio Scelzi – the one known fiercely as “Hot Sauce” – surged into the runner-up spot.
But a hungry Brad Sweet clawed his way into second early, moving around the KCP Racing #18 on the third circuit. Aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49, Sweet then set his sights on Macedo.
At the front, Macedo masterfully worked through slower traffic. The 27-year-old hardly made a misstep as he maneuvered by slower cars and looked to be on an easy drive to the riches that awaited.
But then the slightest mistake, the smallest dip of the shield opened the door for Sweet to challenge. Macedo attempted to slide a lapped car in Turns 3 and 4 coming to five laps to go but couldn’t get him cleared. The loss of momentum gave Sweet a massive run heading down the front straightaway.
Sweet threw a slider in Turns 1 and 2, clearing Macedo as they readied for the backstretch. Macedo responded to his challenger, Brad Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA, with a slider of his own in Turns 3 and 4. Sweet then swung his #49 steed back under Macedo one last time down the front stretch, but Macedo’s 41 nosed ahead.
After securing control of the duel, Macedo offered the best defense possible by hammering four perfect laps around the Eldora cushion on his way to a 1.260 second victory.
Castle protected. Riches gained.
“I slid myself in (Turns) 3 and 4,” Macedo said to describe the late battle. “I knew I lost a lot off time, but I didn’t think he’s slide me right then. I didn’t feel like my run was that bad, so he must’ve been pretty close before that… He slid me and just woke me back up. I didn’t realize how uniform you could run the fence in (Turns) 1 and 2. Once he drove by me I kind of grabbed another gear and got my elbows way up in the seat and just started running as hard as I possibly could.
“I had a lot of fun in that race there. That was as hard as I could go there at the end. These races, whether they pay a million bucks or twenty grand, I feel like they’re just as hard to win either way. That was a 30-lap dash just like we had last night after the break.”
The victory moved Macedo up to five with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars this season and second in the last three races. The 27-year-old is up to 33 career wins with The Greatest Show on Dirt – enough to equal him with fellow full-timer – Sheldon Haudenschild – for 21st on the all-time list. Three of those wins have now been at Eldora, which ties him with none other than the man he beat – Sweet – as the winningest Californian at the historic half-mile with the World of Outlaws.
A valiant effort led Brad Sweet to securing second. The effort marked Sweet’s 17th podium of the season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars as the four-time champion’s “Drive for Five” powers on.
“It was fast,” Sweet said. “Carson ran a really good pace there. I was up on the wheel trying to make a move. He was working hard to try to get by the lapped cars. I got one run there and had my chance and just didn’t quite get it done. He got back to my inside.”
A steady drive throughout the race led Gio Scelzi to complete the podium, giving Scelzi and his KCP Racing team their second top three of Scelzi’s rookie World of Outlaws campaign. After a crash on Thursday night, the result gave him and his crew an encouraging boost heading into the Kings Royal.
“I feel like tonight in the Dash I made a mistake that cost us a spot, but in the long run starting third was better than starting second,” Scelzi explained. “Thanks to my guys. They do a really, really good job. They worked really hard today to fix the car from last night.”
Rico Abreu and David Gravel rounded out the top five.
Sweet’s runner-up coupled with David Gravel running fifth allowed Sweet to close back in within two points of Gravel for the points lead. Macedo is a close third – 24 markers behind Gravel.
James McFadden wheeled from 25th to ninth to earn the KSE Hard Charger. The Roth Motorsports driver was also awarded the Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” after a Heat Race crash made his path to the top 10 in the feature a difficult one.
Logan Schuchart was the night’s Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award – his fifth of the season and 36th of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Brad Sweet (225th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Rico Abreu (40th of career), Sheldon Haudenschild (91st of career), and Carson Macedo (106th of career).
Daryn Pittman won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws conclude the 40th Kings Royal weekend on Saturday, July 15 at Eldora Speedway with $175,000 going to the driver who climbs atop the throne. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 5. 2-David Gravel[15]; 6. 13-Justin Peck[10]; 7. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 8. 5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 9. 83-James McFadden[25]; 10. 19-Brent Marks[19]; 11. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 12. 21-Brian Brown[11]; 13. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[13]; 14. 21H-Brady Bacon[23]; 15. 21T-Cole Macedo[17]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[16]; 17. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[24]; 18. 1A-Jacob Allen[14]; 19. 55P-Daryn Pittman[21]; 20. 9-Kasey Kahne[20]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog[18]; 22. 8-Aaron Reutzel[9]; 23. (DNF) 39M-Lance Dewease[22]; 24. (DNF) 9P-Parker Price Miller[12]; 25. (DNF) 7BC-Tyler Courtney[8]
THE BIG E’S HISTORY: Eldora, World of Outlaws Reach Another Milestone with 40th Running of Kings Royal
The Eldora Crown Jewel has helped many of the sport’s legends build their legacy
ROSSBURG, OH (July 14, 2023) - Nestled in western Ohio’s farmland is one of the most important dirt ovals in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car history – Eldora Speedway.
It’s The Big E. It’s The House that Earl Built. It’s home to so many major moments of Sprint Car Racing. And it’s where another historic milestone will be reached this weekend (July 14-15) when Eldora hosts the 40th edition of the Kings Royal. Mention the track to any fan of the sport, and it’s guaranteed to have an impact. Whether it’s home to favorite racing memories over the years or highest on a bucket list of tracks to visit, Eldora maintains a poignant presence in the minds of all within the community.
When the World of Outlaws began in 1978, Earl Baltes elected to bring Ted Johnson’s group to his high banked half mile nine times including the season finale. After the successful debut season, it became an annual tradition for The Greatest Show on Dirt to visit the Rossburg, OH oval several times a year.
In late 2004, track ownership changed hands when Tony Stewart purchased the facility from Baltes. While it was a new name in command, the relationship between Eldora and the World of Outlaws powered on as strong as ever.
The long-standing connection between the Series and track has led Eldora to its current status as the most visited in World of Outlaws history at 231 trips. The first 139 visits came under Baltes’ leadership, and Stewart is quickly closing in on hitting the triple digit mark himself with 92 Eldora World of Outlaws races since taking command.
“It’s something I’m really proud of,” Stewart said. “We’ve carried on Earl Baltes’ tradition of doing things big and being the first track to pay $175,000 to win an A-main event. And this year to have a million dollar to win race right before Kings Royal. We’re proud of what we’re doing in Sprint Car racing and proud that the World of Outlaws are a part of it with us for so many years.”
The most impactful of the World of Outlaws chapters written at Eldora over the years have come during the Kings Royal. Baltes developed the idea and hosted the first edition in 1984 with $50,000 going to the winner. The event moved to World of Outlaws sanctioning in 1996. Throughout the first 39 editions, the Kings Royal has helped birth legends of the sport. The Crown Jewel is a must-have for any driver looking to cement their status as one of the greats.
Fittingly, “The King” himself – Steve Kinser – topped the inaugural Kings Royal. That marked the first of his current record seven crowns. The Bloomington, IN native also owns the owner of being the only driver to win the event in four different decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s).
The early years also produced an unforgettable night when in 1986, Don Kreitz Jr. wheeled his way to Victory Lane to claim the crown for the PA Posse. It would be another 36 years before a “Keystone State” native returned to their Pennsylvania palace with the spoils of the Kings Royal.
One year later the crown was kept in the home state for the first time as Wooster, OH’s Jac Haudenschild climbed atop the throne. “The Wild Child” went on to top two more Kings Royals (1994 & 1998).
The 1990s were highlighted by another Ohioan – Dave Blaney – claiming two more crowns for “The Buckeye State,” making Ohio the first state to have multiple champions.
When the 2000s began, Dale Blaney rose to the occasion to give Ohio a trio of Kings. Not to be outdone, the Hoosiers quickly responded by supplying a pair of winners with Mark Kinser (2001) and Joey Saldana (2002). The year 2004 brought the first time that the Kings Royal delivered a first time World of Outlaws winner when Bartlett, TN’s Jason Sides survived a chaotic main event for the win.
In 2007, Donny Schatz claimed the first of his current tally of five crowns (second most all-time). Fast forward a decade, and the Fargo, ND was the first to reach the elusive feat of winning back-to-back Kings Royals in 2016 and 2017. Then, for good measure, Schatz added a third straight in 2018.
The first California King was crowned in 2011 when Tyler Walker slipped by Sammy Swindell on the final corner of the final lap as Swindell’s right-rear tire went down with the checkered flag in sight. Two years later Brad Sweet added another for “The Golden State” when he earned his second career World of Outlaws win in the Crown Jewel. When the winner’s share was upped to $175,000 in 2019, it was also Sweet driving to Victory Lane and giving fans one of Sprint Car racing’s most memorable celebrations with his famous leap on stage and emphatic yelling.
“The feeling of winning the Kings Royal is pretty indescribable,” Sweet previously said about the historic event. “You never know what it’s going to feel like to win a big race – you always dream about doing it. Once you do it, it’s just nice to have it on your resume and no one can ever take it away from you. There’s only so many guys that can say they’ve won the Kings Royal. It’s just unbelievable that I get to put my name on the trophy with those guys.”
At the dawn of the 2020s, the Kings Royal was not contested for the first time since its inception as COVID pandemic regulations made doing so impossible. The following year, Tony Stewart deciding to host a pair of Kings Royals to make up for the missing edition. Rainy weather resulted in both $175,000 main events taking place on the same day. Indianapolis, IN’s Tyler Courtney won the first – making Indiana the first to four different winners. “Sunshine” also became the second driver to earn his first World of Outlaws win in the event. Later that day, Kyle Larson added the Kings Royal to his résumé.
The most recent addition brought the second PA Posse triumph when Brent Marks came out on top in 2022. As a bonus, they Myerstown, PA native also earned the victory in the return of the Historical Big One earlier in the week, giving him $275,000 in winnings for two nights of work.
And that brings us to today. The 40th edition of the historic race will begin tonight with the running of “The Knight Before.” Then, on Saturday, many drivers will vie for a spot in history and a $175,000 paycheck. The next chapter for Eldora and the World of Outlaws has commenced and “Smoke” doesn’t see this book turning to the last page anytime soon.
“Eldora is a special racetrack and facility,” Stewart said. “I watched a lot of World of Outlaws races and been able to compete in some World of Outlaws races there in the past. It’s something that we’re proud of at Eldora that we’ve had a long relationship with the World of Outlaws and see the greatest in the sport – Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Doug Wolfgang, Brad Doty – the list just goes on and on and on of great race car drivers that have raced there and ran with the World of Outlaws. It’s a tradition that we’re proud of, and we don’t have any intentions of stopping anytime soon.”
For tickets to the 40th Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: Summer of Money Hits Peak at 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals
“The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” set to boast $1 million-plus purse and pay a historic $185,000 to win
KNOXVILLE, IA (July 12, 2023) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ biggest crown jewel of the season is set for a historic year and massive payouts throughout the field.
The 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s, Aug. 9-12, will boast a record high $1,158,655 four-day purse with Saturday’s main event paying $185,000 to win and paying $15,000 to start. The first driver to not qualify through the B-Main will even earn $10,000.
Known as “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All,” the event has already garnered national attention this year, placing third on USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice list for Best Motorsports Race – behind only the Indianapolis 500 and Formula 1’s U.S. Grand Prix. The Nationals also ranked higher than the likes of NASCAR’s Daytona 500, INDYCAR’s Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Rolex 24 at Daytona and more.
Ten-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz won his 11th Knoxville Nationals title last year – now one away from tying Steve Kinser’s all-time record of 12 Nationals victories. Back behind the wheel of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15, he’ll be poised to chance history against more than 100 of the best Sprint Car drivers from around the world – including current leading World of Outlaws championship contenders Brad Sweet (2018 Nationals champion), David Gravel (2019 Nationals champion) and Carson Macedo.
What you need to know:
Track:
1/2-mile in Knoxville, IA
Track Record: 14.351 seconds by Brian Brown on 5/22/21
More Event Info
Daily Times (CT):
8 a.m. Knoxville Raceway Ticket Office opens
10 a.m. Vendors Open in Fan Zone
10 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. Fan Forums at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Autograph Sessions at National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Noon Food Vendors Open
2 p.m. Pit Gate Opens
5:00 p.m. Grandstands Open
7:15 p.m. Hot Laps
Tickets: Available HERE
Previous Knoxville Nationals winners:
2022 - Donny Schatz on Aug. 13
2021 - Kyle Larson on Aug. 14
2019 – David Gravel on Aug. 10
2018 – Brad Sweet on Aug. 11
2017 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 12
2016 – Jason Johnson on Aug. 13
2015 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 15
2014 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 9
2013 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 10
2012 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 11
2011 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 13
2010 – Tim Shaffer on Aug. 14*
2009 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 16*
2008 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 9*
2007 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 11*
2006 – Donny Schatz on Aug. 12*
2005 – Kraig Kinser on Aug. 14*
2004 – Danny Lasoski on Aug. 14
2003 – Danny Lasoski on Aug. 16
2002 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 10
2001 – Danny Lasoski on Aug. 11
2000 – Mark Kinser on Aug. 12
1999 – Mark Kinser on Aug. 14
1998 – Danny Lasoski on Aug. 15
1997 – Dave Blaney on Aug. 17
1996 – Mark Kinser on Aug. 17
1995 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 19
1994 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 20
1993 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 21
1992 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 15
1991 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 17
1990 – Bobby Allen on Aug. 18
1989 – Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 19
1988 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 13
1987 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 15
1986 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 16
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 17
1984 – Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 11
1983 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 13
1982 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 15
1981 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 15
1980 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 17
1979 – Ron Shuman on Aug. 11
1978 – Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 12
1977 – Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 13*
1976 – Eddie Leavitt on Aug. 14*
1975 – Eddie Leavitt on Aug. 9*
1974 – Dick Gaines on Aug. 10*
1973 – Kenny Weld on Aug. 11*
1972 – Kenny Weld on Aug. 12*
1971 – Jan Opperman on Aug. 14*
1970 – Joe Saldana on Aug. 15*
1969 – Ken Gritz on Aug. 16*
1968 – Ray Lee Goodwin on Aug. 10*
1967 – Thad Dosher on Aug. 12*
1966 – Jay Woodside Aug. 14*
1965 – Kenny Weld on Aug. 14*
1964 – Kenny Weld on Aug. 8*
1963 – Greg Weld on July 20*
1962 – Jerry Richert on July 21*
1961 – Roy Robbins on July 29*
(* indicates non-World of Outlaws event)
If you can't make it to the track, you can watch the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey's with DIRTVision's annual Platinum FAST PASS.
BDC HISTORY: Perfect Performance Leads Kyle Larson to Second Straight Brad Doty Classic Victory
The Elk Grove, CA native rolls to 30th career World of Outlaws win
ATTICA, OH (July 11, 2023) - Another day, another moment of Kyle Larson showing he’s already one of the best to ever drive a Sprint Car.
Through more than three decades of competition, no driver had been able to top back-to-back Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classics presented by Racing Optics. Nobody by the name of Kinser, Swindell, Blaney, or any of the other legendary figures of the sport could achieve the feat.
On Tuesday night at Attica Raceway Park, a legend in the making changed that fact.
Kyle Larson started second, took the lead on lap one and never looked back. The Elk Grove, CA native put together a perfect drive at the Ohio oval – leading all 40 laps on his way to his second consecutive and third overall win in the prestigious event. The victory was worth $15,000. Combine that with his Huset’s High Bank Nationals prelim triumph three weeks ago, and “Yung Money” has banked $35,000 in his two World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint car wins this year.
Larson’s fourth overall Series victory at Attica gave him sole possession of the second most all-time – only one away from matching Donny Schatz’ record tally of five. He’s also only one away from matching Schatz in total Brad Doty Classic wins. The 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion added to his astounding recent résumé at Attica with his fifth trip to Victory Lane in the last six starts.
“I can’t believe nobody has gone back-to-back in the long history of this race, so that’s pretty special for sure,” Larson said. “Paul (Silva) definitely has the tune up for Attica. We’re always really fast when we come here nobody what series we’re in.”
After marching his way from fourth to second in the Toyota Racing Dash presented by DAC Pet Products, Larson lined up outside the front row for the 40-lap Feature. The high line proved to be advantageous when the green lights came on as he powered around James McFadden for the lead.
With the Ohio dirt sometimes creating dusty track conditions, Larson knew getting ahead early would be important.
“Being good all throughout the night really helps at Attica because it’s hard to see when you’re out there,” Larson explained. “Thankfully for me I got the lead and you can at least see for about eight laps and then you catch traffic and it’s really tough.”
An early restart with two laps complete allowed Sheldon Haudenschild to rip the cushion by McFadden into second. Once Haudenschild secured the runner-up spot, a race-long game of cat and mouse ensued.
Haudenschild refused to let Larson escape, but Larson refused to let Haudenschild get too close. Each time a restart happened Larson would pull away slightly but Haudenschild kept him within his sights. Whenever the duo entered traffic, Haudenschild would close in before Larson cleared a slower car to add some cushion.
Even though he appeared to work through traffic pretty well, Larson still found navigating it to be highly challenging.
“I was making mistakes in (Turns) 3 and 4 because I would catch traffic or start to see them, and I’d slow down and try to drive easier,” Larson said. “Then I wouldn’t get my wheel spin when I needed and get swallowed up in the cushion. I wasn’t sure where Sheldon was behind me, but I figured he’d having a hard time seeing as well. When I got to the back bumper of traffic, that was really tough. The cushion in (Turns) 1 and 2 was really tall right in the center, taller than it typically is. And then on exit there was nothing, and you couldn’t see it. They were blowing across the bottom, and all the dust would end up at the top of the racetrack.”
As the laps dwindled Larson made a slight mistake here and there but nothing detrimental. One final strong restart with nine laps to go sealed the deal as he cruised away to his 30th career World of Outlaws victory.
“Things just worked out again,” Larson said. “But you have to have a great car to put yourself in position all night long. Thanks again to Paul.”
Sheldon Haudenschild hung on for second to record his best Brad Doty Classic finish and also his fifth top five at Attica in Series competition. The result marked the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing driver’s second consecutive podium. While he was pleased with he and the team’s speed, he was left feeling hungry after coming so close to a win in one of his home state’s premier races.
“We’ll keep working for sure. We want to win Doty’s race bad,” Haudenschild said. “My car was great there, and I kept Larson honest that whole time until the last restart really. I just got tight on the cushion…. It’s way more fun when you’re up here on the podium, so we’ll just keep working.”
Arising from a chaotic battle to complete the top three was Carson Macedo. Like Haudenschild, Macedo’s effort was a second straight result on the podium. The Jason Johnson Racing driver continues to climb back into the championship fight after struggling slightly in the first weeks following his scary Knoxville crash.
“I talked to (team members) Philip (Dietz), Clyde (Knipp), Nate (Repetz), and I feel like they did an incredible job,” Macedo said. “We did a pretty good job. It was a dog fight the whole race.”
Donny Schatz and David Gravel rounded out the top five. Gravel’s top five while Brad Sweet finished 15th elevated Gravel into the points lead for the third time this season. His advantage sits at eight markers over Sweet. Macedo is 26 points behind Sweet.
A 19th to sixth effort gave Zeb Wise the KSE Racing Hard Charger Award aboard the Rudeen Racing #26.
For the ninth time in his career, Kyle Larson claimed the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One was topped by Larson (37th Heat Race win of career). Gill Construction Heats Two through Four went to Sheldon Haudenschild (90th of career), Shane Stewart (173rd of career), and James McFadden (41st of career).
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” was given to Kerry Madsen. After charging from ninth in his Heat Race to fifth to transfer, mechanical issues ended his night early in the Feature.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll to Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH where the historic half-mile will host a pair of major money race nights. On Friday, July 14 The Knight Before will take place at “The Big E” with a $20,000 payday on the line. The next night brings the 40th running of the Kings Royal where the winner will claim a massive $175,000 award. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 57-Kyle Larson[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[5]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[14]; 5. 2-David Gravel[8]; 6. 26-Zeb Wise[19]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 8. 83-James McFadden[1]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart[21]; 10. 71-Shane Stewart[6]; 11. 29-Cole Macedo[17]; 12. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[9]; 13. 9P-Parker Price Miller[7]; 14. 83JR-Michael Kofoid[11]; 15. 49-Brad Sweet[13]; 16. 5-Spencer Bayston[12]; 17. 55X-Daryn Pittman[15]; 18. 3J-Trey Jacobs[10]; 19. 9-Kasey Kahne[20]; 20. (DNF) 35-Stuart Brubaker[23]; 21. (DNF) 22-Brandon Spithaler[22]; 22. (DNF) 99-Skylar Gee[16]; 23. (DNF) 1A-Jacob Allen[25]; 24. (DNF) 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[24]; 25. (DNF) 55-Kerry Madsen[18]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Brad Doty Classic, Kings Royal Create Massive Ohio Week for World of Outlaws
A trio of big money “Buckeye State” battles highlight the week
ATTICA, OH (July 10, 2023) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars’ “Summer of Money” hits a lucrative stretch this week.
Three races. Three big paydays. And securing a spot in Sprint Car history on the line.
First up is the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics on Tuesday, July 11 at Ohio’s Attica Raceway Park. The night salutes a man who has contributed so much to the sport and continues to do so today. Behind the wheel, Doty was one of the most promising talents in the 1980s before an injury ended his career prematurely. In the 35 years that have followed, the Apple Creek, OH native has found many avenues to remain an impactful figure. Tuesday’s winner will leave Attica with $15,000.
After “The Doty,” it’s a two-hour drive southwest where Eldora Speedway awaits. On Friday, July 14, “The Big E” welcomes The Greatest Show on Dirt for The Knight Before which awards $20,000 to the victor. Then, the next night, the historic half-mile hosts the 40th Kings Royal as the Crown Jewel of Sprint Car racing completes another decade of existence. The King who sits atop the throne on Saturday will take $175,000 back to their palace.
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Let’s look at some of the week's top storylines:
BACK-TO-BACK BDC?: The Brad Doty Classic has been contested for over three decades, but no driver has been able to claim the event twice in a row.
Kyle Larson could be the first. “Yung Money” won the Classic last year and in his last five Sprint Car starts at Attica, Larson owns four victories including a trio with the World of Outlaws.
Larson’s three Attica wins are enough to tie him for the second most in Series history through 22 visits, and he’ll chase the elusive back-to-back Brad Doty Classic accomplishment on Tuesday.
ATTICA EXPERTS: Aside from Larson, a handful of other drivers have proven to be potent when they roll in the Attica pit area.
Donny Schatz stands out the most among the group. Back in May, the Fargo, ND native collected his fifth Attica victory with the World of Outlaws – the most of all-time. Of Schatz’s four Brad Doty Classic wins, two (2016 & 2018) have been at Attica.
David Gravel rolled to the 2017 Brad Doty Classic win. A 2021 Attica World of Outlaws win also made him one of six drivers to have multiple Series victories at the 1/3-mile.
Spencer Bayston made his first trip to Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws at the 2021 Brad Doty Classic. The pilot of the CJB Motorsports #5 has also topped a pair of All-Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) races there.
Attica also features a stout crop of locals that will look to upset the World of Outlaws. Drivers such as Craig Mintz, Travis Philo, and Zeth Sabo all call “The Buckeye State” home and have won at the northern Ohio oval already this season.
CAST OF KINGS: Throughout the first 39 editions of the Kings Royal, 21 different drivers have claimed the crown. Unsurprisingly, “The King” himself – Steve Kinser – has donned the crown most often with seven titles to his credit. This week’s roster is expected to have eight former kings in competition.
King Donny: Among active drivers, Donny Schatz holds the most Kings Royal victories with five on his stout résumé. The driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 first wore the crown in 2007. A trio of Schatz’s wins came in back-to-back-to-back fashion (2016-2018), making him the only driver to claim two in a row and three in a row. Schatz will look to close within one of Kinser’s record tally this week.
King Brent: The most recent addition to the list of Kings is Brent Marks. The Myerstown, PA native topped the 39th running last year as a part of his massive week that also included driving to Victory Lane in the return of the Historical Big One. Marks’ triumph made him the second Pennsylvanian to win a Kings Royal, and this year he’ll attempt to become the first from “The Keystone State” to win multiple.
King Tyler: The one and only win of Tyler Courtney’s World of Outlaws career remains one of two Kings Royals completed in 2021. “Sunshine” wheeled the Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BC to victory during the daytime Feature and a healthy $175,000 payday. The Eldora ace returns this week with hopes of another six-digit paycheck.
King Kyle: After Courtney’s win during the daylight, it was Kyle Larson claiming the nighttime Kings Royal in 2021 for his first victory in the prestigious Crown Jewel. The former NASCAR Cup Series champion intends to be back behind the wheel of the Silva Motorsports #57 looking to become the ninth driver with multiple Kings Royal wins.
King Brad: Two-time Kings Royal winner – Brad Sweet – will be looking to become the fifth driver to ever claim at least a trio of crowns. Back in 2013, “The Big Cat” earned his second career Series win in the 30th Kings Royal. Six years later, Sweet was the first to sit atop the throne when the winner’s share was upped to its current total of $175,000.
King Shane: Bixby, OK’s Shane Stewart will be back for his first Kings Royal attempt since 2019. The 2015 winner has emerged from retirement to pilot Bernie Stuebgen’s Indy Race Parts #71 this week.
King Kerry: After multiple close calls, Kerry Madsen finally broke through for an elusive Kings Royal triumph in 2014. “The Mad Man” will return this week aboard the Vermeer Motorsports #55 in search of a second crown.
King Daryn: Making his 26th Kings Royal appearance will be 2008 winner – Daryn Pittman. The 2013 World of Outlaws champion has partnered with Alex Bowman Racing with hopes of qualifying for his 22nd Kings Royal main event.
CROWN CHASING: There are still many elite level Sprint Car talents pursuing their first Kings Royal title. And plenty will be in attendance this week hoping 2023 will be the year of their coronation.
David Gravel stands out among the favorites to claim his first Kings Royal. It’s the lone event of Sprint Car racing’s “Triple Crown” (Knoxville Nationals, Kings Royal, National Open) that Gravel is yet to top. In 14 attempts, Gravel’s best outing is a 2014 podium. If Gravel can pull it off, he’ll become the first driver with six-digit paydays at three different racetracks.
Logan Schuchart picked up his fourth career World of Outlaws win at Eldora this year. But the Shark Racing pilot is still chasing a Kings Royal. Schuchart narrowly missed out in 2019 when he charged from 12th to the lead and led 15 laps before slipping to second on a restart and finishing runner-up.
Carson Macedo is a two-time World of Outlaws winner at Eldora, topping a pair of shows during 2021 Kings Royal week, but he wasn’t able to capture the crown that season. The Lemoore, CA native has come close to a Kings Royal title recently with podiums in his last two attempts.
Sheldon Haudenschild is a three-time Kings Royal top five finisher looking for his first win to join his father – Jac Haudenschild (three-time winner) – on the list of Kings. The Wooster, OH native owns one Eldora triumph with the World of Outlaws – topping a race in May of 2021.
STACKED FIELD: On top of the many former Kings Royal winners and favorites to add their name to the list, many more talented drivers will be invading Eldora.
The remainder of the full-time group of World of Outlaws including Spencer Bayston, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi, and more will all be potential threats.
Rico Abreu has won two of the last three World of Outlaws races at Eldora. The St. Helena, CA native is also a three-time ASCoC winner at Eldora.
Some of the PA Posse’s top talent including the likes of Anthony Macri and Danny Dietrich will make their way one state west.
And many more strong names from all over the country such as Zeb Wise, Buddy Kofoid, Brian Brown, Hunter Schuerenberg, Aaron Reutzel, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Justin Peck, Cory Eliason, and many more plan to vie for the crown.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all three races live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Tuesday, July 11 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH
Friday-Saturday, July 14-15 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, OH
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (37/80 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (4990PTS) 3. 2 – David Gravel (-12PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-50PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-202PTS) 5. 15 – Donny Schatz (-264PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-264PTS) 7. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-290PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-368PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-614PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-658PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
8 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
4 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
2 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
FEATURE LAPS LED (18 Drivers):
177 laps – Brad Sweet
157 laps – Carson Macedo
149 laps – David Gravel
144 laps – Rico Abreu
133 laps – James McFadden
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
80 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
56 laps – Donny Schatz
43 laps – Brent Marks
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
23 laps – Spencer Bayston
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
7 laps – Kyle Larson
3 laps – Brady Bacon
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (13 Drivers):
11 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
4 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Jacob Allen
HEAT RACE WINNERS (32 Drivers):
22 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
20 Heat Wins – David Gravel
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Gio Scelzi
6 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Bill Balog
2 Heat Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Justin Peck, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Cory Eliason, Tim Kaeding, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (36 Drivers):
27 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
22 Dashes – Brad Sweet
18 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
15 Dashes – Donny Schatz
14 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
12 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
8 Dashes – Jacob Allen
6 Dashes – Brent Marks, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Justin Peck, Danny Dietrich, Cory Eliason, Robbie Price
2 Dashes – Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl, Kasey Kahne, Bill Balog
1 Dash – Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Kyle Larson, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (26 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller, Noah Gass
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Gio Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (26 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Caden Englehart
PODIUM FINISHES (22 Drivers):
20 Podiums – David Gravel
16 Podiums – Brad Sweet
11 Podiums – Carson Macedo
9 Podiums – Rico Abreu
7 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Podiums – James McFadden
3 Podiums – Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Kyle Larson, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Gio Scelzi
TOP 10 FINISHES (45 Drivers):
33 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet, David Gravel
29 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
25 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi, Spencer Bayston
24 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Top 10s – James McFadden
19 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
16 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
15 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
8 Top 10s – Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Cory Eliason
5 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
4 Top 10s – Danny Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss, Kyle Larson
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Bill Balog
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price
1 Top 10 – Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
37. Sat, July 8 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
BADGER 40 BACK-TO-BACK: Revitalized Carson Macedo Earns Second Straight Wilmot Win
The Lemoore, CA native moves by Schatz early and holds on for fourth victory of the year
WILMOT, WI (July 8, 2023) - Carson Macedo admits he hasn’t been himself over the past few weeks. A frightening crash at Knoxville in early June left him rattled both physically and mentally.
He and his Jason Johnson Racing team stayed dedicated. Macedo battled pain. A large supporting cast kept his spirits up. Since the incident, his finishes in the next nine races were solid with eight top 10s but not quite on the championship level he showed early in the season. And heading into the 10th race after Knoxville, Macedo was beginning to feel like himself again. The result was a revitalizing triumph at Wilmot Raceway on Saturday night. Macedo rolled by Donny Schatz shortly before the halfway point of the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 and held off multiple challengers on his way to Victory Lane for the second straight year at the Wisconsin oval.
The Wilmot win moved Macedo up to four World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car triumphs this season and 32 for his career. The Lemoore, CA native joined David Gravel as the only driver with multiple checkered flags at Wilmot. And most importantly, the win served as a much needed confidence boost. A reminder to Macedo and the entire team of their capabilities as they pursue a championship.
“I’m just thankful more than anything,” Macedo said. “It’s been a tough few weeks. I’ve had a lot of really good people reach out and be supporters. When you’re young you think you’re invincible, but the other week kind of knocked me back a little bit, that wreck. I feel like my guys have never given up on me – Philip Dietz, Clyde Knipp, Nate Repetz. They’ve been trying to give me the best car they possibly can. I just haven’t been 100% right.
“Coming into this week, I worked out all week and was just in a much better mind and place in my head. I felt pretty good about our chances. We were fast early in the night. I felt like we had a really good Heat Race. We were outstanding in the Dash, and they just delivered again in the Feature. These guys did an incredible job.”
When the green flag waved on the 40-lap main event, Macedo was on the pole, but it was Donny Schatz powering into the lead around Macedo’s outside.
While Schatz was the one who grabbed the early lead, Macedo refused to let him pull away. Macedo kept the Albaugh #41 a few car lengths behind Schatz. As the two entered traffic, Macedo was forced to fend off a challenge in the form of a charging Bill Balog. “The North Pole Nightmare” slid Macedo for the runner-up spot, but he was able to cross Balog over.
Balog’s challenge forced Macedo to elevate his game. Only a few laps after he’d briefly slipped to third, Macedo closed right back up to Schatz’ tail tank as they navigated slower cars. On lap 16, Schatz left an opening on the top side, and Macedo promptly took advantage. He ripped the cushion right around the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15.
After taking the lead, Macedo began to put some distance between himself and Schatz. Then Schatz slipped back a spot as Balog maneuvered by him for second.
A restart that came a lap beyond the halfway point gave Macedo a close moment as Balog got a strong restart. He attempted a slider but couldn’t clear Macedo. The #17B drifted up and above the cushion causing him to lose some spots and gift Brad Sweet the runner-up position.
“I was most nervous with Bill. I knew he wants to win really bad and was willing to throw a flyer to try and win the race,” Macedo said of the restart. “I kind of spun a little bit off the bottom and could hear him behind me. I went to the top thinking I’ll get a run, and he threw a big bomb and I just barely snuck around him.”
Once he cleared Balog, Macedo cruised ahead and worked his way expertly through traffic. A couple close moments where the cushion tripped him up caused some drama as Sweet closed in, but ultimately Macedo never allowed “The Big Cat” to have a legitimate opportunity at moving ahead.
The checkered flag flew to a very happy recipient. It’s not only a victory to boost the entire team’s morale. It’s also a boost heading into a massive week in Ohio that includes the Brad Doty Classic and Kings Royal.
“I’m thankful to be standing up here,” Macedo said. “When things are going good, you really kind of take for granted just how tough this is out here on the Outlaw tour. It felt really good to be back after lacking performance. Hopefully we can build on it. It’s good to have a little bit of momentum rolling into this week coming up. It’s definitely a big one.”
The runner-up spot belonged to Brad Sweet aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing/Napa Auto Parts #49 as he fell just short of his 13th Series win in the state of Wisconsin. Sweet is up to 16 World of Outlaws podiums this season and put a little distance between himself and David Gravel in the championship hunt. Sweet enjoyed the 40-lap finale, and the racing surface even reminded him a bit of his west coast roots.
“It was a tricky track,” Sweet explained. “It was actually a lot of fun. Lapped traffic was kind of wild there. I had a few close calls. The track was changing a lot… Once the curb got built up, it got a lot trickier. It was kind of a fine line between you either you’d enter with your right-rear too out in front of you and you got loose or you could get yourself too tight, and then you could get it right sometimes. It was a really fine line. It was kind of old school, kind of like a California track. My Napa Auto Parts guys gave me a great car.”
Rounding out the top three was a charging Sheldon Haudenschild. The Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing gasser drove from 10th up to third aboard the NOS Energy Drink #17. Haudenschild’s feelings mirrored that of Sweet’s regarding the puzzling track conditions at times.
“I feel like I only made one big mistake over in (Turn) 3, but it was just tricky,” Haudenschild said. “It was hard to get runs and throw sliders. The top was really fast. I felt really good early, though. We were able to move around, I feel like, probably more than anybody.”
Donny Schatz and Kasey Kahne completed the top five.
Brad Sweet’s lead in the standings is up to 12 markers. With his win, Carson Macedo closed in slightly back in third as he’s now 38 behind Gravel and 50 back of Sweet.
KSE Hard Charger honors went to Caden Englehart. In his first career World of Outlaws Feature start, the Terre Haute, IN native drove from 24th to 15th.
For the second time in the last three races, Bill Balog earned the Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award as he set a new Wilmot Raceway track record.
The Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown was claimed by Noah Gass.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Bill Balog (seventh Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Carson Macedo (105th of career), Jacob Allen (57th of career), and Donny Schatz (516th of career).
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Bill Balog after he challenged for the lead early before slipping to eighth.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their way to Ohio for a massive week. On Tuesday, July 11 Attica Raceway Park will host the Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by Racing Optics with $15,000 on the line. Then it’s off to Eldora Speedway for two nights at “The Big E.” First, The Knight Before on Friday, July 14 pays $20,000-to-win. Then the 40th Kings Royal on Saturday, July 15 awards a huge $175,000 payday. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[4]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[2]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne[6]; 6. 2-David Gravel[7]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[11]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 9. 5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 10. 83-James McFadden[12]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart[15]; 13. 1A-Jacob Allen[3]; 14. 20G-Noah Gass[21]; 15. 71M-Caden Englehart[24]; 16. 3N-Jake Neuman[20]; 17. 23-Russel Borland[22]; 18. 6-Bill Rose[16]; 19. (DNF) 87A-Austin Hartmann[18]; 20. (DNF) 7S-Robbie Price[14]; 21. (DNF) 68-Dave Uttech[23]; 22. (DNF) 7N-Darin Naida[13]; 23. (DNF) 49J-Josh Schneiderman[17]; 24. (DNF) 16TH-Hunter Schuerenberg[19]
FITTING RIGHT IN: Tye Wolfgang’s Smooth Transition to Car Chief on Kasey Kahne Racing’s #49 Team
The Pennsylvanian has helped maintain KKR’s championship pedigree halfway through 2023
WEST BURLINGTON, IA (July 6, 2023) - Team chemistry is one of the most important parts of Sprint Car racing. Each individual piece of a team contributes toward building a championship formula. And with four straight World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championships entering 2023, it’s a formula Brad Sweet and his Kasey Kahne Racing crew have mastered.
But heading into this season, a gap needed filled. Joe Mooney, who was the car chief in the four-time championship trio with Eric Prutzman (crew chief) and Andrew Bowman (tire specialist) accepted an opportunity to fill the crew chief role for Anthony Macri. Insert, Tye Wolfgang.
It was an in-house hire as Wolfgang worked on Kasey Kahne’s #9 last year. But before that, he was on a winding road prior to landing at KKR.
Like his predecessor, Mooney, Wolfgang hails from Pennsylvania and fell in love with the sport early in his life. He dabbled working on a team with his cousin before getting his first true crewing opportunity as a teenager with a local driver.
“My first job, I guess, in racing was when I went to work for a local guy named Colby Womer,” Wolfgang recalled. “I just kind of started out there when I was probably like 13 or 14, sweeping the floors and doing whatever. That was my high school job. It beat working at McDonald’s.”
With the help of parents who supported his dreams, Wolfgang made the switch to online schooling midway through high school to more heavily focus on racing. Eventually, Wolfgang’s efforts led to what he considers one of his most beneficial opportunities. His phone rang and esteemed mechanic – Shane “Noisey” Bowers – was on the other end.
“I got talking to Shane Bowers, “Noisey,” who at the time had just gotten hired by Brock Zearfoss to start building a road program,” Wolfgang said. “Shane called me up and was like, ‘Hey, I know you want to go do this. Would you be interested in coming on board? Let’s try to build this deal to go race on the road.’
“Everybody that’s every given an opportunity to work on their stuff or help me is important, but “Noisey” probably got me further ahead in the shortest amount of time… He really took me under his wing. He took a chance on a kid – 16 years old – a high school kid and took me on the road with him full-time and was like ‘This is how we’re going to do it.’ He gave me the structure and kind of showed me what it really took to race on the road.”
After an educational stretch with Zearfoss and Bowers, Wolfgang worked in a few different places before another key phone call. Kahne gave him a ring to see if he’d be interested in joining KKR. The two talked further that weekend at Williams Grove Speedway, and Wolfgang was brought aboard.
His time with the #9 team further highlighted his potential and earned him the spot with the NAPA Auto Parts #49 crew when Mooney departed. But with the opportunity also came pressure. Pressure he didn’t let sink in. Wolfgang said he knew if he did his part, there shouldn’t be any disruption in the formula that won the #49 team four straight titles.
“It’s extremely big shoes to fill,” Wolfgang said of moving to his current role. “Obviously, what these guys have done the last four or five years is absolutely incredible. You’re walking in to what’s the best program in motorsports, in my opinion. There’s a lot of pressure there, but you’re still just racing. It’s still the same. You’re still just racing Sprint Cars.”
The results so far illustrate Wolfgang fits right in. With 36 of 80 races in the books, Sweet leads the standings as he continues his “Drive for Five.” The Grass Valley, CA native has already surpassed his 2022 win total as he’s tallied six victories this season. He’s on pace to have more podiums and laps led this year, too.
Wolfgang credits much of his success to the already established standard by the #49 team. Working alongside Prutzman and Bowman has made his job easier. He’s simply trying to pick up where Mooney left off.
“The wins this year, that’s not a credit to me,” Wolfgang said. “I just show up and try and do my job. That’s what Eric and Brad and Andrew and these guys have built over the last five years just paying off. They’ve made my transition easy. Eric, in my opinion, is the best crew chief in the country. Brad Sweet is the best Sprint Car driver in the country. Andrew is the best tire guy in the country. And hopefully we continue to progress with what we’re doing and guys will say I’m the best car guy in the country at some point. I don’t feel I’m there yet, but hopefully we’re working towards people feeling that way.
“These guys are the bar. I didn’t have to raise the bar. These guys have already set it. I’m just trying to maintain it for these guys. I don’t want to be the piece that lets this program or these guys down or anything like that. When I say pressure, that’s what I mean. It’s not actual pressure. Eric knows what he’s doing. Andrew knows what he’s doing. Brad is great at what he does. So, it’s just showing up and filling the slot that was left to the best of my abilities.”
Half a season remains, but the #49 is in position again to battle for the title until the end. And if they come out on top at the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Nov. 1-4) it’ll be five straight titles for Sweet, Prutzman, and Bowman – and a meaningful first for Wolfgang.
“I think it would probably mean a little bit more to me than anybody else just because that would be my first,” Wolfgang said. “Growing up in central Pennsylvania, all I cared about was winged Sprint Car racing. And all I ever wanted to do was be an Outlaw, win Outlaw races, win an Outlaws championship.”
Wolfgang and the KKR crew continue their hunt for a championship this weekend at 34 Raceway (July 7) in West Burlington, IA and Wilmot Raceway (July 8) in Wilmot, WI. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Iowa-Wisconsin Doubleheader Brings World of Outlaws to 34 Raceway, Wilmot
A trip to Iowa and final Wisconsin visit keeps the summer stretch rolling
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car summer stretch rolls into another exciting doubleheader this weekend. After two nights in Wisconsin, The Greatest Show on Dirt is bound for West Burlington, IA’s 34 Raceway on Friday, July 7, before returning to “The Badger State” on Saturday, July 8, for a stop at Wilmot Raceway where the Federated Auto Parts Larry Hillerud Memorial Badger 40 will take place. The latter will be the final Series appearance of 2023 in the state of Wisconsin.
Both tracks are relatively new to the circuit. 34 Raceway first hosted the World of Outlaws in 2008 while Wilmot welcomed the nation’s top drivers for the first time in 2006. Friday will mark 34’s seventh World of Outlaws race, and Wilmot’s tally will grow to 11.
With a tight championship battle featuring a trio of drivers that refuse to back down, the weekend promises plenty of action. Brad Sweet continues to lead the standings but with a narrow four-point lead over David Gravel. Behind that duo, Carson Macedo remains within reach – 54 points to Sweet.
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Let’s look at some of the weekend’s top storylines:
SUMMERTIME SIZZLE: Over the last few weeks, David Gravel has established himself as the hottest driver on tour.
In the last nine races, Gravel has posted a trio of wins, seven top two finishes, and a 2.1 average finish. The Watertown, CT native’s worst result over that stretch is fifth. The impressive batch of outings has pulled Gravel up to Brad Sweet’s tail tank in the title battle.
Looking ahead to this weekend, Gravel hasn’t won at 34 Raceway, but he’s been solid with three top 10s in four attempts including a 2021 podium. At Wilmot, the Big Game Motorsports driver has been dominant. In nine races at the Wisconsin 1/3-mile, Gravel owns four wins including a previous run of three straight.
SIX RACES, SIX WINNERS: The World of Outlaws brief history at 34 Raceway has been defined by parity. Through six races, no driver has been able to win multiple times. Tony Bruce Jr. topped the Series debut at 34 for his first career Series victory. Since then, wins have been claimed by Joey Saldana (2009), Craig Dollansky (2013), Donny Schatz (2014), Parker Price-Miller (2020), and Brad Sweet (2021).
Schatz and Sweet will both be vying to become the first to a pair of 34 Raceway victories on Friday. Each half of the duo that’s combined for 14 titles has been close to breaking through for a second win. Schatz owns two runner-ups (2009 & 2020). In 2020, Sweet was right behind Schatz at the finish line finishing third.
WINNIN’ IN WISCONSIN: With Saturday’s visit to Wilmot being the last Series race in Wisconsin for the year, it’s Brad Sweet’s final chance of the season to add to his astonishing “Badger State” résumé.
The four-time champion is fresh off a Friday triumph at New Richmond, WI’s Cedar Lake Speedway, giving him a dozen Wisconsin World of Outlaws wins.
“The Big Cat” hasn’t had quite the success at Wilmot like he has at Cedar Lake and Beaver Dam, but he does own a single Wilmot win – topping the 2021 World of Outlaws visit.
Sweet will be joined by fellow Wilmot winners – Carson Macedo (2022) and Donny Schatz (2019) – as they all three look to join David Gravel as multi-time World of Outlaws victors at the facility.
BANGING ON THE DOOR: The driver who appears most poised for a breakthrough victory this season is Spencer Bayston.
The Lebanon, IN native is on his best roll of the season by far. Bayston has put together nine consecutive top 10 finishes including podiums in two of the last four. During the most recent race, Bayston led 19 laps at Cedar Lake before finishing a season-best second.
The driver of the CJB Motorsports #5 has limited experience at both tracks ahead. Bayston has never competed with the World of Outlaws at 34, but he did pick up a 2021 top five there with the All-Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC). Last year at Wilmot with The Greatest Show on Dirt, Bayston started on row two but an opening lap crash ended his night.
JAWS MUSIC: With much of the Summer of Money still ahead, the Shark Racing cars are getting hot at the right time.
Logan Schuchart carries a streak of 12 consecutive top 10s into the weekend with a 5.2 average finish over that span. Seven of the top 10s have been inside the top five including a win at Huset’s. The Hanover, PA native looks to keep rolling at 34 Raceway – where his best finish is 10th – and Wilmot – where he’s podiumed twice.
In his last six Feature events, Jacob Allen hasn’t missed the top 10 and is fresh off his third podium of the season on Saturday at Cedar Lake. Looking ahead to this weekend, Allen has earned one top five in three attempts. Wilmot hasn’t traditionally been his best track, but he did collect his first top 10 there during the 2022 visit.
LOCAL CROPS: With two tracks in two different states, each race is expected to attract a diverse group of supporting locals with some drivers attending both.
34 Raceway will welcome Knoxville regulars such as Austin McCarl and Chase Randall. McCarl already topped a race there this season in April co-sanctioned by the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) and Midwest Open Wheel Association (MOWA).
West Burlington’s own Josh Schneiderman plans to compete at his home track. Back in 2008 – making his first career World of Outlaws Feature start – Schneiderman earned a podium at 34 Raceway. His third place run that night remains his best career Series finish.
Over at Wilmot, IRA regulars like Bill Balog and Blake Nimee could make some noise. Balog claimed Wilmot’s opening night this season. Nimee won an IRA race there in late May.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, July 7 at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, IA
Saturday, July 8 at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, WI
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (36/80 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (4844PTS) 3. 2 – David Gravel (-4PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-54PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-182PTS) 5. 15 – Donny Schatz (-260PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-262PTS) 7. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-280PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-354PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-596PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-636PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
8 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
6 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
4 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
2 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP Racing #18), Kyle Larson (Silva Motorsports #57)
FEATURE LAPS LED (18 Drivers):
177 laps – Brad Sweet
149 laps – David Gravel
144 laps – Rico Abreu
134 laps – Carson Macedo
133 laps – James McFadden
93 laps – Buddy Kofoid
80 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
43 laps – Brent Marks
41 laps – Donny Schatz
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
23 laps – Spencer Bayston
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
7 laps – Kyle Larson
3 laps – Brady Bacon
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (13 Drivers):
11 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
4 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Bill Balog
HEAT RACE WINNERS (32 Drivers):
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
20 Heat Wins – David Gravel
9 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Gio Scelzi
6 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown
2 Heat Wins – Parker Price-Miller, Justin Peck, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Bill Balog
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Cory Eliason, Tim Kaeding, Mark Dobmeier, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Lachlan McHugh, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms, Tim Estenson, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (36 Drivers):
26 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
21 Dashes – Brad Sweet
18 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
14 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi
12 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – James McFadden
9 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Spencer Bayston
7 Dashes – Jacob Allen
6 Dashes – Brent Marks, Brock Zearfoss
5 Dashes – Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Justin Peck, Danny Dietrich, Cory Eliason, Robbie Price
2 Dashes – Parker Price-Miller, Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson, Austin McCarl
1 Dash – Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Kyle Larson, Bill Balog, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (26 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry Madsen, Sye Lynch, Cory Eliason, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Jacob Allen
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (25 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin Pierce, Brenham Crouch, Tim Kaeding, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen
PODIUM FINISHES (22 Drivers):
20 Podiums – David Gravel
15 Podiums – Brad Sweet
10 Podiums – Carson Macedo
9 Podiums – Rico Abreu
7 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
5 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
3 Podiums – Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Kyle Larson, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson, Gio Scelzi
TOP 10 FINISHES (45 Drivers):
32 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet, David Gravel
29 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
24 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi, Spencer Bayston
23 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Top 10s – James McFadden
18 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
16 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
15 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
8 Top 10s – Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
6 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Cory Eliason
4 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss, Kyle Larson
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Bill Balog
1 Top 10 – Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding, Chase Randall
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
31. Wed, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (1)
32. Thurs, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / James McFadden (4)
33. Fri, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Logan Schuchart (2)
34. Sat, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (7)
35. Fri, June 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (6)
36. Sat, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (8)
SECOND NO MORE: David Gravel Rolls to Elusive Cedar Lake World of Outlaws Victory
The 31-year-old perfects the bottom on the way to his eighth win of the season
NEW RICHMOND, WI (July 1, 2023) - David Gravel is finally a Cedar Lake Speedway winner. Seven times he’d been forced to endure the bitter taste of finishing second. Seven times he’d missed out on victory by a single spot. But on Saturday night at the Wisconsin 3/8-mile, Gravel brought the runner-up narrative to a close.
The Watertown, CT native started fourth and rolled the bottom masterfully – patiently working his way forward and taking the top spot from Spencer Bayston with only nine laps remaining. From there, Gravel drove away to a comfortable margin and the win.
The victory puts Gravel at eight for the season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars – already one more than last season. The 31-year-old is the 22nd different driver to top a race at the New Richmond, WI facility. Gravel’s career win total with The Greatest Show on Dirt elevated to 84 – enough to tie him with Stevie Smith for 11th on the all-time list.
Gravel credited his veteran savvy with leading him to Victory Lane.
“It feels good to finally win one here,” Gravel said. “Man, I love this track. This track is a lot of fun. It just shows you how much this track changes. The top was the fastest groove, and those young bucks can’t slow down like I can. You’ve just got to be real patient there on the bottom, and it really worked out. I got the wing back, and I know I was being way easier on my tires than those guys ripping the top for all of those laps.”
Spencer Bayston and Carson Macedo brought the field to green. As the duo roared down the back straightaway, Macedo rocketed around Bayston’s outside to claim the early lead.
Some early incidents plagued the beginning of the race, and Macedo maintained the top spot throughout the restarts. Finally, the green lights stayed on long enough for the leaders to reach lapped traffic. As Macedo worked through slower cars, Bayston found an opportunity to swipe the lead. The CJB Motorsports driver threw a successful slider on Macedo to secure the spot. Bayston quickly pulled away after taking the lead.
Behind Bayston, Gravel began to make his way forward as he found his footing on the bottom. He moved the Big Motorsports #2 underneath Gio Scelzi for third. Then he began the pursuit of second-running Macedo. Gravel continued to inch his way forward. A few laps later Gravel showed Macedo a nose. The next lap, he rolled by the Jason Johnson Racing #41.
But then the yellow flag flew before the lap was completed, giving Macedo the second spot back. On the restart, Macedo attempted to switch his line after seeing Gravel move by on the bottom. But after a couple laps, Macedo returned to the top and opened the bottom again for Gravel, who quickly capitalized to take over second.
Then only a few short laps later, Gravel closed on the tail tank of Bayston for the lead. Once he caught him, it didn’t take long and he was rolling by on the bottom for the top spot with only nine laps remaining.
Once he had the lead, Gravel pulled away and took the checkered flag with a nearly two second advantage. Second no more. Gravel finally bagged a Cedar Lake victory.
“Seven second place finishes sucks here,” Gravel said. “It’s definitely good to get a win. We’ve been awesome all year long, and, man, I just hope we keep this rolling.”
Bayston brought the CJB machine home second after leading 18 laps to notch his best finish of the season. The Lebanon, IN native is beginning to build some momentum with nine consecutive top 10s including top fives in three of the last four races. While the continued consistency is encouraging, Bayston found himself reflecting on the race wishing he might’ve been able to try something different to potentially lock up his first win of the season.
“We started off really, really strong,” Bayston explained. “We got to running there in second. Carson got the lead away from me, and sometimes it’s almost better to be second there, amd we were able to pounce on him and then control the middle part of the race and felt really good with what I was doing. As many restarts and cautions as we had, I felt really strong on all of those. I felt like I was able to get back going, but I just knew that as soon as it started getting dusty and that top started getting thinner and thinner that it was going to get really tricky. There’s a couple things I’m thinking back on I could’ve maybe done a little bit differently there.”
Completing the podium was a fast-closing Jacob Allen in the Shark Racing #1A. The Hanover, PA native put together a run from 13th to third as he followed in Gravel’s footsteps on the bottom. The result marked his first podium since Devil’s Bowl in early April and gave him the night’s KSE Racing Hard Charger honors.
“You pretty much have to go where you need to, so if somebody is on the inside and you’re faster, you’ve got to go to the outside,” Allen said. “That just seems like the name of the game. I had a great race car. Once I got closer toward the front, David did show me a little bit of a better line in (Turns) 3 and 4 than I was running. It’s pretty wild how just a small, little change to my line picked up a lot more speed.”
Carson Macedo and Gio Scelzi rounded out the top five.
With his win and Brad Sweet finishing sixth, David Gravel trimmed Sweet’s points advantage down to four markers.
Macedo claimed his 11th Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the season in Low-E Insulation Qualifying – already equaling his total from last year.
Rico Abreu topped the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Carson Macedo (104th Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Buddy Kofoid (11th of career), Spencer Bayston (17th of career), and David Gravel (229th of career).
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Josh Schneiderman. After making a strong run to transfer to the Feature from the Last Chance Showdown, Schneiderman was in the wrong place at the wrong time and got collected in a nasty wreck that ended his night early.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars roll on to an Iowa, Wisconsin doubleheader with trips to 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA) on Friday, July 7 and Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI) on Saturday, July 8. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[4]; 2. 5-Spencer Bayston[1]; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen[13]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[9]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]; 10. 83-James McFadden[14]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu[21]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[8]; 13. 6C-Carson McCarl[18]; 14. 34DD-Kraig Kinser[11]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[19]; 16. 22-Riley Goodno[23]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[20]; 18. 5T-Ryan Timms[16]; 19. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[3]; 20. (DNF) 88-Austin McCarl[15]; 21. (DNF) 49J-Josh Schneiderman[22]; 22. (DNF) 20G-Noah Gass[17]; 23. (DNF) 24T-Christopher Thram[24]; 24. (DNF) 7-Brooke Tatnell[12]; 25. (DNF) 6-Bill Rose[25]
BRADGER: Brad Sweet Survives Late Challenge for Seventh Cedar Lake Victory
The four-time champion holds off Logan Schuchart to make history at the Wisconsin oval
NEW RICHMOND, WI (June 30, 2023) - Not many guarantees exist in the sport of Sprint Car racing. But Brad Sweet’s speed in Wisconsin is about as close to a lock as you can get. On Friday night at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI, the four-time and defending champion flexed his Badger State muscle yet again. Sweet took the lead early from Logan Schuchart and held on as the Shark Racing driver made one final run at him in the closing laps.
Sweet’s résumé in Wisconsin continues to grow to astonishing levels. He’s now up to a dozen World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car victories in the northern state. Friday was his seventh triumph in only 20 starts at Cedar Lake in Series competition – equaling him with Sammy Swindell for the most all time.
The Kasey Kahne Racing pilot upped his career win total with The Greatest Show on Dirt to 85 – giving him sole possession of 10th all-time and within one of former teammate – Daryn Pittman – for ninth on the list. He’s now at six victories in 2023 alone, already one more than his 2022 total.
“Seven wins here, that’s pretty special,” said a grateful Sweet. “The NAPA Auto Parts guys always bring me a good race car, and this track fits my style. Just happy to get a win. We haven’t won in a little bit, so it’s nice to get back here and get some confidence. Just a nice night for the guys.”
Sweet’s path to Victory Lane began from the outside pole position. On the race’s initial start, pole-sitter Logan Schuchart jumped out to an early advantage. But Sweet never let him get far ahead.
“The Big Cat” moved his machine all over the 3/8-mile surface in search of a route by the Shark Racing #1S. On lap six, Sweet built momentum on the exit of Turn 2 and found the opportunity he needed. As the lead duo roared down the back straightaway, Sweet dipped to Schuchart’s inside and finished a slide job in Turns 3 and 4.
From there, Sweet began to pad his advantage and survive a handful of restarts as a few cautions plagued the race’s opening portion.
On a restart with 21 laps to go, Sweet was forced to face a challenge as third-running Rico Abreu aced the restart and surged into second as they accelerated down the front straightaway. Then in Turn 1, Abreu tossed a slider at Sweet and cleared him. Sweet returned the favor in the next set of corners. Abreu attempted to drive below him on the next lap in Turn 3 but didn’t have enough momentum.
Shortly after the fight for the lead, Abreu’s right rear tire went down and took him out of contention.
Without Abreu behind him, Sweet appeared as if he may cruise away to the victory. But as the race dipped inside 10 laps to go, Sweet found himself unable to make his way through lapped traffic as quick as he had early in the race. The Grass Valley, CA native searched for lines to move by slower cars but didn’t have much luck.
“This place changes a lot,” Sweet explained. “It can go from the bottom to the top back to the bottom. It can even get a little bit clean into (Turn) 3 there. You can judge yourself off the lapped cars, and the fact that Kraig (Kinser) was running back by me was making me not feel very good about what I was doing. When I tried to run the bottom, I wasn’t patient enough or just wasn’t good enough to stick down there.”
Sweet’s struggles allowed Schuchart to close quickly as the laps clicked away. As they came to the white flag, Schuchart looked to Sweet’s inside to let him know he was there. On the final circuit Sweet protected enough to hold him off and cross the finish line with less than two tenths of a second over Schuchart.
“You know when you’re struggling to get by lapped cars that they’re coming behind you,” Sweet said. “I just tried to keep my calm as best I could and make the best last lap I could. I think it was just good enough. I could hear him off my left rear (tire).”
Schuchart’s runner up was his seventh of the 2023 World of Outlaws campaign and his second in the last three starts. While the Hanover, PA native came away encouraged by the strong outing, he couldn’t help but wish he had a few more laps to try and get the job done.
“I kind of had the Jaws theme song in the back of my head, but it was like when they just get out of the water just in time is what it felt like,” Schuchart said with a laugh. “We were good. We were right there. This is where we got our first win, so this place is very meaningful and special.”
Rounding out the podium was David Gravel, who charged forward from sixth. The result marked his seventh podium in the last eight races aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2. The Watertown, CT native surged into second at one point but couldn’t quite hold on to the runner up spot. It was an up and down race for Gravel, but he kept his spirits high after yet another strong outing.
“This place is tricky,” Gravel said. “It gets spinny. They water the track, and it has a little bit of artificial grip to start the race. We just weren’t good early. I had a couple good things. Rico got a flat and let us get to third there and race a little bit. I found the bottom before everybody else, but it just wasn’t able to pay off.”
Finishing fourth was Sheldon Haudenschild – who made an early visit to the Federated Car Care Work Zone before charging back to the front. Completing the top five was the night’s KSE Hard Charger – Spencer Bayston – who wheeled the CJB Motorsports #5 all the way from 22nd to fifth.
Sweet’s win allowed him to add six points over Gravel in the championship battle. The margin sits at 16 markers.
Bill Balog claimed his first ever Simpson Performance Products QuickTime in Low-E Insulation Qualifying.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One also went to Balog (sixth Heat Race win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Brad Sweet (224th of career), Gio Scelzi (30th of career), and David Gravel (228th of career).
The Smith Titanium Brake Systems “Break of the Race” went to Bill Rose. After earning his best Feature starting spot of the year (16th), Rose was caught up in an incident that ended his night early.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are right back at Cedar Lake Speedway for the Independence Day Spectacular finale on Saturday, July 1. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1]; 3. 2-David Gravel[6]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 5. 5-Spencer Bayston[22]; 6. 83-James McFadden[13]; 7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[7]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[5]; 9. 41-Carson Macedo[10]; 10. 1A-Jacob Allen[21]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 12. 24-Rico Abreu[4]; 13. 88-Austin McCarl[18]; 14. 15-Donny Schatz[14]; 15. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[3]; 16. 7-Brooke Tatnell[19]; 17. 22-Riley Goodno[20]; 18. 20G-Noah Gass[15]; 19. 34DD-Kraig Kinser[24]; 20. (DNF) 49J-Josh Schneiderman[23]; 21. (DNF) 7S-Robbie Price[8]; 22. (DNF) 83JR-Michael Kofoid[17]; 23. (DNF) 5T-Ryan Timms[12]; 24. (DNF) 6-Bill Rose[16]
FULL CIRCLE: David Gravel’s Journey with Big Game Motorsports to Huset’s High Bank Nationals Victory
Initially turned down to drive for Big Game Motorsports early in his career, once given the chance Gravel gave them the biggest win of their careers
BRANDON, SD (June 29, 2023) - A decade ago, David Gravel was still looking to make a name for himself in Sprint Car racing. The Watertown, CT native had picked up a few notable wins and turned some heads, but he was still in search of a breakthrough opportunity. With the allure of Tod Quiring’s Big Game Motorsports team catching his eye, the young driver decided to ask for a chance.
“I learned who Tod was a long time ago with the Big Game cars with Craig Dollansky and Danny Lasoski and Terry McCarl driving their cars,” Gravel said. “They always presented themselves very well and professional. I asked him if I could drive for him way back early in my career, and he said, ‘No.’”
While Quiring wasn’t interested at the time, other opportunities arose that put Gravel on the path to the Big Game machine.
“When I got my first opportunity with Roth Motorsports, that kind of put me on the map,” Gravel recalled. “And CJB Motorsports saw that in me, and I went over to that team. Tod was the primary sponsor on the car at CJB. That’s kind of where the groundwork got laid.”
That groundwork led to Gravel being tabbed as Big Game Motorsports’ driver on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour for 2021. Fast forward two years later, and that move led to Gravel banking the biggest payday in Series history in not only Quiring’s car, but also at the track he owns – Huset’s Speedway – and the marquee event he’s crafted – the Billion Auto Huset’s High Bank Nationals presented by Menards.
Gravel took over the lead with 10 laps to go in Saturday’s finale of the monumental four-day event and rolled on to a $250,000 prize. In Victory Lane, Gravel’s team, family, and sponsors erupted in joy. A dream come true for the kid who approached Quiring all of those years ago.
“With Tod and his family and Billion Automotive and my family – my wife (Jillian) and Levi (son) all being there, it’s stuff you dream about,” Gravel said. “It couldn’t be any better to win at that racetrack with our sponsor on the car that sponsors the event. It’s storybook stuff.”
The days that have followed have allowed time for reflection. Gravel continues to cement a spot in the sport’s history. He’s a National Open champion. He’s a Knoxville Nationals champion. He’s a Huset’s High Bank Nationals champion. He’s one of only 12 drivers to surpass 80 World of Outlaws wins. An incredible journey from humble beginnings in Connecticut.
“It’s definitely cool for it to all come full circle,” Gravel said. “Early in your career you’ve got to go out and prove yourself. I felt like I did that and was able to get some opportunities and be able to drive for top level car owners in the sport and be wanted and be able to perform at the highest level and win the biggest races. It’s very rewarding from where we started and being a kid from Connecticut and having to travel to Pennsylvania weekly and all of the sacrifices that my parents made and Ray (Cappella) from JRC Transportation made as well. Without those people, I wouldn’t be here.”
Even though the reality of the victory is still setting in, Gravel and his Big Game crew – Cody Jacobs, Scott Vogelson, and Zach Patterson – have another mission on their minds that they must refocus on – the World of Outlaws championship. The Huset’s win brought $250,000. But a title with The Greatest Show on Dirt offers a $350,000 prize and Sprint Car immortality. They’re currently second in the standings but only 10 points back and riding all of the momentum from their Huset’s glory.
“It stinks that this past weekend wasn’t points, but we’re going to be back to the normal format, and it’s going to be business as usual,” Gravel said. “Man, it’s hard to stay motivated for an entire season… It takes a lot of mental toughness, a lot of mental focus and self-drive to keep at it and keep at that final goal at the end of the season. There’s a lot of money to be had with the championship and the bonus money at the end of the year, so you’ve really got to be focused on performing at the highest level night in and night out.”
With all his better-than-fiction visions coming true – hoping to drive for Quiring and getting that chance, winning the richest race in Series history, and set to battle for a championship – there’s still one lingering question. What’s the first thing someone buys when they become a quarter of a million dollars richer?
“I bought a nice dinner for my family – Jill and Levi – and my PR guy,” Gravel said. “We had a big steak dinner there.”
Gravel continues his hunt for a championship this weekend (June 30 – July 1) at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, WI. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
1
MONTH
ALERT:
Weedsport
Bringing
Special
Purse
For
World
of
Outlaws
Return
WEEDSPORT,
NY
(June
28,
2023)
–
The
richest
season
for
the
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
Series
gets
another
boost
with
the
Empire
State
Challenge
at
Weedsport
Speedway
set
to
feature
a
more
than
$134,000
purse.
The
two-day
event,
July
29-30,
will
now
pay
$10,000
to
win/$1,000
to
start
on
Saturday
and
$20,000
to
win/$1,500
to
start
on
Sunday.
“Weedsport
Speedway’s
state-of-the-art
facility
has
produced
incredible
racing
for
the
World
of
Outlaws
Sprint
Cars
and
proven
to
be a
fan-favorite
event
for
local
fans
as
they
filled
the
stands
last
year,”
said
World
of
Outlaws
Executive
Director
of
Events
Jeff
Hachmann.
“We’re
excited
to
increase
the
overall
purse
for
the
drivers
and
build
the
Empire
State
Challenge
into
a
marquee
New
York
event.”
The
Empire
State
Challenge
Weekend
becomes
the
23rd
World
of
Outlaws
event
in
2023
boasting
a
race
that
pays
more
than
$10,000
to
win,
and
is
the
Series’
only
stop
in
New
York
for
the
year.
It’ll
mark
the
Series’
13th
and
14th
visit
to
the
D-shaped
3/8-mile
track.
Last
year,
David
Gravel
and
10-time
Series
champion
Donny
Schatz
picked
up
the
wins
during
the
two-day
event.
Gravel
became
the
third
driver
in
the
history
of
the
Series
to
claim
multiple
wins
at
Weedsport,
joining
Schatz
and
20-time
Series
champion
Steve
Kinser,
who
each
have
three.
What
you
need
to
know:
Track:
3/8
mile
in
Weedsport,
NY
Track
Record:
13.401
seconds
by
Greg
Hodnett
on
5/17/15
More
Event
Info
Times
(ET):
2
p.m.
Pit
Gates
Open
5
p.m.
Grandstand
Gates
Open
6:30
p.m.
Hot
Laps/Qualifying
-Racing
to
follow
Tickets:
Available
HERE
Previous
winners:
2022
-
David
Gravel
on
July
30,
Donny
Schatz
on
July
31
2021
-
David
Gravel
on
July
31
2018
–
Brent
Marks
on
July
29
2016
–
Donny
Schatz
on
May
22
2015
–
Donny
Schatz
on
May
17
1993
–
Dave
Blaney
on
Aug.
10
1987
–
Steve
Kinser
on
June
2
1986
–
Steve
Kinser
on
June
3
1985
–
Doug
Wolfgang
on
June
5
1981
–
Steve
Kinser
on
June
10
1980
–
Lynn
Paxton
on
July
20
If
you
can’t
make
it
to
the
track,
you
can
watch
all
the
action
live
on
DIRTVision.
WHAT
TO
WATCH
FOR:
World
of
Outlaws
Return
to
Wisconsin
for
Cedar
Lake
Doubleheader
Championship
battle
resumes
during
Wisconsin’s
summertime
staple
weekend
NEW
RICHMOND,
WI
(June
27,
2023)
- An
Independence
Day
weekend
tradition
continues
this
week
for
the
World
of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars.
After
making
its
first
appearance
of 2023
in
Wisconsin
less
than two
weeks
ago, The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt is
returning
to “The
Badger
State.”
Cedar
Lake
Speedway
(New
Richmond,
WI)
welcomes
the
World of
Outlaws
this
weekend
(June 30
– July
1) for
the
Independence
Day
Spectacular.
The
doubleheader
weekend
boasts
two
$10,000-to-win
events
and
brings
the year
to its
halfway
point,
seeing
Brad
Sweet
currently
atop the
points
by a
mere 10
points
ahead of
David
Gravel
in
second
and 40
points
ahead of
Carson
Macedo
in
third.
Cedar
Lake has
hosted
49
Series
races in
the
past,
meaning
Friday’s
visit
will
make the
3/8-mile
the 18th
different
track to
reach 50
World of
Outlaws
races.
BUY
CEDAR
LAKE
TICKETS
Let’s
look at
the top
storylines
to
watch:
BROCK’S
BREAKTHROUGH: Last
year’s
Independence
Day
Spectacular
offered
a
memorable
moment.
Brock
Zearfoss’
perseverance
paid off
when he
topped
the
final
night.
The win
was his
second
with the
World of
Outlaws
but
first in
five
years
and
first
with his
family-owned
team.
The
triumph
led to
an
emotional
Victory
Lane.
The
Jonestown,
PA
native
returns
to the
site of
that
victory
this
weekend
still
seeking
his
first
win of
2023.
It’s
been an
up and
down
year for
Zearfoss
highlighted
by a
top-five
effort
at U.S.
36
Raceway
in
April.
Repeating
at Cedar
Lake
could
serve as
a boost
for the
remainder
of his
campaign
as he
continues
his
third
year on
tour.
BADGER
BRAD: Brad
Sweet
owns a
nearly
impeccable
résumé
at Cedar
Lake
that he
hopes to
add to.
“The
Big Cat”
already
owns the
record
for the
most
consecutive
victories
at the
Wisconsin
oval –
topping
a
whopping
five
straight
from
July of
2019 to
July of
2021. In
18
Series
starts,
Sweet
owns six
wins, 11
podiums,
and has
only
missed
the top
10 once.
If he
can
collect
another
checkered
flag
this
weekend,
he’ll
equal
Sammy
Swindell
as the
winningest
Series
driver
at Cedar
Lake
with
seven. A
weekend
sweep
would
give him
sole
possession
of that
honor.
The
four-time
and
defending
champion
enters
the
weekend
as the
points
leader,
hoping
to turn
his past
succession
into a
chance
to grow
that
lead.
DOUBLE
SHARKS: Cedar
Lake
Speedway
is one
of three
tracks
that
both
Shark
Racing
teammates
– Logan
Schuchart
and
Jacob
Allen –
have won
at
during
their
World of
Outlaws
careers.
For
Schuchart,
Cedar
Lake is
a
special
place.
In 2016,
the
Hanover,
PA
native
collected
his
first
career
victory
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt at
the
3/8-mile.
Schuchart
is yet
to claim
another
win
there,
but he’s
been in
the top
five on
three
other
occasions
including
twice in
the last
three
races.
Allen’s
Cedar
Lake
victory
came
last
year as
a part
of his
breakout
2022.
The
pilot of
the
Shark
Racing
#1A
stood
atop the
podium
on night
one of
the
Independence
Day
Spectacular.
Allen
has also
been
consistent
at Cedar
Lake
with
nine top
10s in
his last
11
starts.
WISCONSIN
WINNERS: Two
more
current
full-time
Series
competitors
have
found
their
way to
Victory
Lane at
Cedar
Lake –
Donny
Schatz
and
Sheldon
Haudenschild.
Schatz
is tied
with
Steve
Kinser
as the
third
winningest
Cedar
Lake
driver
with
five
victories
apiece.
The
10-time
Series
champion
has won
back-to-back
races on
two
occasions
and most
recently
triumphed
in 2016.
Haudenschild,
driver
of the
Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing
#17,
found
Victory
Lane in
2019 and
in his
eight
starts
there
since
hasn’t
finished
worse
than
ninth.
GRAVEL’S
MOMENTUM: There
is no
driver
on the
tour
hotter
than
David
Gravel
right
now.
The
Watertown,
CT
native
is fresh
off
earning
the
largest
payday
in
Series
history
($250,000)
at the
Billion
Auto
Huset’s
High
Bank
Nationals
presented
by
Menards.
That win
is part
of a
seven-race
stretch
consisting
of two
wins,
six
top-two
finishes,
and an
average
finish
of 2.1
for
Gravel.
Despite
experiencing
plenty
of
success
at Cedar
Lake,
Gravel
is yet
to win
at the
facility.
He has
finished
second
on seven
different
occasions
including
during
the most
recent
visit
last
year.
Gravel
looks
for that
elusive
win this
weekend
as he
continues
to
attempt
to cut
into
Sweet’s
championship
lead.
Gravel’s
race
team –
Big Game
Motorsports
– is no
stranger
to
winning
at Cedar
Lake,
though.
They
scored a
Victory
Lane
there
with
Kerry
Madsen
in 2018.
BAYSTON
BUILDING: An
effective
four
nights
at
Huset’s
have
Spencer
Bayston
and CJB
Motorsports
on their
best
stretch
of the
season.
Bayston
finished
no worse
than
ninth at
the
Brandon,
SD oval
and
collected
his
second
podium
of the
season
on the
penultimate
night.
The
Lebanon,
IN
native
is now
on a
seven-race
top-10
streak –
his best
of the
season.
The
24-year-old
has had
mixed
results
in four
starts
at Cedar
Lake
with two
finishes
both
inside
and
outside
of the
top 10.
GAINS
FOR
GASS: This
past
week at
Huset’s
provided
Noah
Gass
with one
of his
most
encouraging
outings
behind
the
wheel.
Facing
off
against
a
massive
field of
some of
the
sport’s
most
talented
competitors,
the
World of
Outlaws
sophomore
made the
main
event on
three of
the four
nights
including
the
finale.
On
Thursday,
he
matched
his
season
high
with a
12th-place
effort.
Then,
his 14th
on
Saturday
was
enough
to net
him
$5,200.
Gass
now
looks to
keep
rolling
as he’ll
take on
Cedar
Lake for
the
first
time
this
weekend.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track,
catch
all of
the
action
on DIRTVision.
THIS
WEEKEND
AT A
GLANCE
WHEN AND
WHERE
Friday-Saturday,
June
30-July
1 at
Cedar
Lake
Speedway
in New
Richmond,
WI
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (34/80
Races):
1. 49
– Brad
Sweet
(4196PTS)
3. 2 –
David
Gravel
(-10PTS)
3. 41 –
Carson
Macedo
(-40PTS)
4. 1S –
Logan
Schuchart
(-176PTS)
5. 15 –
Donny
Schatz
(-228PTS)
6. 17 –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(-248PTS)
7. 18 –
Gio
Scelzi
(-268PTS)
8. 5 –
Spencer
Bayston
(-352PTS)
9. 3Z –
Brock
Zearfoss
(-562PTS)
10. 1A –
Jacob
Allen
(-622PTS)
NOS
ENERGY
DRINK
FEATURE
WINNERS (13
Drivers):
7
wins –
David
Gravel
(Big
Game
Motorsports
#2)
5
wins –
Brad
Sweet
(Kasey
Kahne
Racing
#49)
4
wins –
James
McFadden
(Roth
Motorsports
#83)
3
wins –
Rico
Abreu
(Rico
Abreu
Racing
#24),
Carson
Macedo
(Jason
Johnson
Racing
#41)
2
wins –
Donny
Schatz
(Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
Racing
#15),
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall
Racing
#17),
Logan
Schuchart
(Shark
Racing
#1S)
1 win
– Buddy
Kofoid
(CMS
Racing
#11),
Brady
Bacon
(TKH
Motorsports
#21),
Anthony
Macri
(Macri
Motorsports
#39),
Brian
Brown
(Brian
Brown
Racing
#21),
Gio
Scelzi
(KCP
Racing
#18),
Kyle
Larson
(Silva
Motorsports
#57)
FEATURE
LAPS LED
(18
Drivers):
147
laps –
Brad
Sweet
144
laps –
Rico
Abreu
141
laps –
David
Gravel
133
laps –
James
McFadden
126
laps –
Carson
Macedo
93
laps –
Buddy
Kofoid
75
laps –
Logan
Schuchart
70
laps –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
43
laps –
Brent
Marks
41
laps –
Donny
Schatz
39
laps –
Gio
Scelzi
24
laps –
Brian
Brown
11
laps –
Anthony
Macri
10
laps –
Cory
Eliason
7
laps –
Kyle
Larson
4
laps –
Spencer
Bayston
3
laps –
Brady
Bacon
1 lap
– Austin
McCarl
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME
AWARDS
(12
Drivers):
10
QuickTimes
– Carson
Macedo
7
QuickTimes
– David
Gravel
4
QuickTimes
– Logan
Schuchart
2
QuickTimes
–
Anthony
Macri,
Rico
Abreu,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
1
QuickTime
– Brian
Brown,
Donny
Schatz,
Buddy
Kofoid,
Gio
Scelzi,
James
McFadden,
Jacob
Allen
HEAT
RACE
WINNERS
(32
Drivers):
20
Heat
Wins –
Carson
Macedo
18
Heat
Wins –
David
Gravel
8
Heat
Wins –
Buddy
Kofoid,
Donny
Schatz
6
Heat
Wins –
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Logan
Schuchart,
Brad
Sweet,
Gio
Scelzi
5
Heat
Wins –
Rico
Abreu
4
Heat
Wins –
Brent
Marks,
James
McFadden,
Jacob
Allen
3
Heat
Wins –
Anthony
Macri,
Brian
Brown,
Spencer
Bayston
2
Heat
Wins –
Parker
Price-Miller,
Justin
Peck,
Brock
Zearfoss,
Noah
Gass
1
Heat Win
– Danny
Dietrich,
Freddie
Rahmer,
Cory
Eliason,
Tim
Kaeding,
Mark
Dobmeier,
Kasey
Kahne,
Austin
McCarl,
Lachlan
McHugh,
Bill
Balog,
Kerry
Madsen,
Ryan
Timms,
Tim
Estenson,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr.
TOYOTA
DASH
APPEARANCES (34
Drivers):
25
Dashes –
Carson
Macedo
24
Dashes –
David
Gravel
20
Dashes –
Brad
Sweet
16
Dashes –
Logan
Schuchart
13
Dashes –
Donny
Schatz
12
Dashes –
Gio
Scelzi,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
11
Dashes –
Rico
Abreu
10
Dashes –
James
McFadden
8
Dashes –
Buddy
Kofoid,
Spencer
Bayston
7
Dashes –
Jacob
Allen
6
Dashes –
Brent
Marks
5
Dashes –
Brock
Zearfoss,
Anthony
Macri
4
Dashes –
Brian
Brown
3
Dashes –
Justin
Peck,
Danny
Dietrich,
Cory
Eliason
2
Dashes –
Parker
Price-Miller,
Robbie
Price,
Tyler
Courtney,
Garet
Williamson,
Austin
McCarl
1
Dash –
Kasey
Kahne,
Freddie
Rahmer,
Devon
Borden,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Brady
Bacon,
Chad
Trout,
Dylan
Norris,
Cap
Henry,
Stuart
Brubaker,
Kyle
Larson
MICROLITE
LAST
CHANCE
SHOWDOWN
WINS (24
Drivers):
4 LCS
Wins –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 LCS
Wins –
Robbie
Price,
Parker
Price-Miller
1 LCS
Win –
Brock
Zearfoss,
Gio
Scelzi,
Noah
Gass,
Hunter
Schuerenberg,
James
McFadden,
Wayne
Johnson,
Ryan
Timms,
Ayrton
Gennetten,
Spencer
Bayston,
Logan
Schuchart,
Kraig
Kinser,
Freddie
Rahmer,
Henry
Malcuit,
Cole
Macedo,
Tim
Estenson,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Kerry
Madsen,
Sye
Lynch,
Cory
Eliason,
Donny
Schatz,
Tyler
Courtney
KSE HARD
CHARGER
AWARDS
(23
Drivers):
4
Hard
Chargers
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
3
Hard
Chargers
– Tyler
Courtney,
Brad
Sweet
2
Hard
Chargers
– Brock
Zearfoss,
James
McFadden,
Donny
Schatz,
Logan
Schuchart
1
Hard
Charger
– Gio
Scelzi,
Robbie
Price,
David
Gravel,
Justin
Peck,
Blake
Hahn,
Buddy
Kofoid,
Joe B.
Miller,
Kyle
Larson,
Hunter
Schuerenberg,
Kyle
Moody,
Freddie
Rahmer,
Skylar
Gee,
Cole
Duncan,
Austin
Pierce,
Brenham
Crouch,
Tim
Kaeding
PODIUM
FINISHES
(22
Drivers):
18
Podiums
– David
Gravel
14
Podiums
– Brad
Sweet
10
Podiums
– Carson
Macedo
9
Podiums
– Rico
Abreu
7
Podiums
– Donny
Schatz
6
Podiums
– Buddy
Kofoid,
Logan
Schuchart
5
Podiums
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
James
McFadden
3
Podiums
– Brent
Marks,
Brian
Brown,
Kyle
Larson
2
Podiums
– Jacob
Allen,
Spencer
Bayston
1
Podium –
Danny
Dietrich,
Kasey
Kahne,
Devon
Borden,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Brady
Bacon,
Anthony
Macri,
Garet
Williamson,
Gio
Scelzi
TOP 10
FINISHES
(45
Drivers):
30
Top 10s
– Carson
Macedo,
Brad
Sweet,
David
Gravel
27
Top 10s
– Logan
Schuchart
22
Top 10s
– Gio
Scelzi,
Spencer
Bayston
21
Top 10s
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
17
Top 10s
– Donny
Schatz,
James
McFadden
16
Top 10s
– Rico
Abreu
15
Top 10s
– Buddy
Kofoid
12
Top 10s
– Jacob
Allen
8 Top
10s –
Justin
Peck
7 Top
10s –
Tyler
Courtney
6 Top
10s –
Brent
Marks,
Brian
Brown,
Cory
Eliason
4 Top
10s –
Kasey
Kahne,
Danny
Dietrich,
Brock
Zearfoss,
Kyle
Larson
3 Top
10s –
Anthony
Macri
2 Top
10s –
Aaron
Reutzel,
Blake
Hahn,
Brady
Bacon,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Robbie
Price
1 Top
10 – Zeb
Wise,
Devon
Borden,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr., Joe
B.
Miller,
Hunter
Schuerenberg,
Brandon
Rahmer,
Chad
Trout,
Lance
Dewease,
Cap
Henry,
Cole
Macedo,
Stuart
Brubaker,
Skylar
Gee,
Cole
Duncan,
Austin
McCarl,
Garet
Williamson,
Tim
Kaeding,
Bill
Balog,
Chase
Randall
2023
WORLD OF
OUTLAWS
SPRINT
CAR
SCHEDULE
&
WINNERS:
No. /
Day,
Date /
Track /
Location
/ Winner
(Total
Wins)
1.
Fri, Feb
10 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(1)
2.
Fri, Feb
10 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(2)
3.
Sat, Feb
11* /
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
James
McFadden
(1)
4.
Sun,
March 5
/
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
Carson
Macedo
(1)
5.
Mon,
March 6
/
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(3)
6.
Sat,
March 18
/
Lincoln
Speedway
/
Abbottstown,
PA /
Rico
Abreu
(1)
7.
Fri,
March 24
/
Talladega
Short
Track /
Eastaboga,
AL /
Buddy
Kofoid
(1)
8.
Sat,
March 25
/
Magnolia
Motor
Speedway
/
Columbus,
MS /
Brad
Sweet
(1)
9.
Fri,
March 31
/
Devil’s
Bowl
Speedway
/
Mesquite,
TX /
Brad
Sweet
(2)
10.
Sat,
April 1
/
Devil’s
Bowl
Speedway
/
Mesquite,
TX /
James
McFadden
(2)
11.
Fri,
April 7
/ U.S.
36
Raceway
/
Osborn,
MO /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(1)
12.
Sat,
April 8
/ 81
Speedway
/
Wichita,
KS /
Rico
Abreu
(2)
13.
Fri,
April 14
/
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at I-55
/
Pevely,
MO /
Brad
Sweet
(3)
14.
Fri,
April 28
/
Tri-City
Speedway
/
Granite
City, IL
/ David
Gravel
(4)
15.
Sat,
April 29
/
Tri-State
Speedway
/
Haubstadt,
IN /
Brady
Bacon
(1)
16.
Fri, May
5 /
Eldora
Speedway
/
Rossburg,
OH /
Logan
Schuchart
(1)
17.
Sat, May
6 /
Eldora
Speedway
/
Rossburg,
OH /
Rico
Abreu
(3)
18.
Wed, May
10 /
Lincoln
Speedway
/
Abbottstown,
PA /
Anthony
Macri
(1)
19.
Fri, May
12 /
Williams
Grove
Speedway
/
Mechanicsburg,
PA /
Brad
Sweet
(4)
20.
Fri, May
19 /
Attica
Raceway
Park /
Attica,
OH /
Donny
Schatz
(1)
21.
Sat, May
20 /
Sharon
Speedway
/
Hartford,
OH /
Donny
Schatz
(2)
22.
Fri, May
26 /
Atomic
Speedway
/
Chillicothe,
OH /
Brad
Sweet
(5)
23.
Sat, May
27 /
Atomic
Speedway
/
Chillicothe,
OH /
Carson
Macedo
(2)
24.
Mon, May
29 /
Lawrenceburg
Speedway
/
Lawrenceburg,
IN /
James
McFadden
(3)
25.
Fri,
June 2 /
River
Cities
Speedway
/ Grand
Forks,
ND /
David
Gravel
(5)
26.
Sat,
June 3 /
Ogilvie
Raceway
/
Ogilvie,
MN /
Carson
Macedo
(3)
27.
Fri,
June 9 /
Knoxville
Raceway
/
Knoxville,
IA /
Brian
Brown
(1)
28.
Sat,
June 10
/
Knoxville
Raceway
/
Knoxville,
IA /
David
Gravel
(6)
29.
Fri,
June 16
/ Beaver
Dam
Raceway
/ Beaver
Dam, WI
/ Gio
Scelzi
(1)
30.
Sat,
June 17
/ Beaver
Dam
Raceway
/ Beaver
Dam, WI
/
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(2)
31.
Wed,
June 21
/
Huset’s
Speedway
/
Brandon,
SD /
Kyle
Larson
(1)
32.
Thurs,
June 22
/
Huset’s
Speedway
/
Brandon,
SD /
James
McFadden
(4)
33.
Fri,
June 23
/
Huset’s
Speedway
/
Brandon,
SD /
Logan
Schuchart
(2)
34.
Sat,
June 24
/
Huset’s
Speedway
/
Brandon,
SD /
David
Gravel
(7)
HISTORY AT
HUSET’S:
David Gravel
Claims
Storybook
High Bank
Nationals
Win for
Richest
Payday in
World of
Outlaws
History
Gravel
capitalizes
on Kofoid’s
misfortune
to bank
$250,000 at
Huset’s
BRANDON,
SD (June 24,
2023) - The
stage at
Huset’s
Speedway
couldn’t
have been
set any
better for
David
Gravel.
Competing at
the
racetrack
owned by his
car owner –
Tod Quiring.
A stretch of
tough-to-swallow
second place
finishes
that
continued
into the
week. And
the biggest
payday in
World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car
history on
the line.
The
Billion Auto
Huset’s High
Bank
Nationals
presented by
Menards
began with a
pair of
close
runner-ups
for Gravel
on the
Wednesday
and Thursday
prelims.
Those came
after two
more second
place
finishes at
Beaver Dam
the weekend
before.
Despite
the
disappointment
of those
results,
Gravel
remained
focused and
hungry
heading into
Saturday’s
$250,000
finale. A
win with the
biggest
stakes in
The Greatest
Show on
Dirt’s
history on
the line
would erase
the bitter
taste of so
many second
places. A
record crowd
filled in to
watch what
would
unfold. The
stage was
set and
Gravel
delivered.
The
Watertown,
CT native
seized on a
perfect
opportunity
when an
expired
engine on
Buddy
Kofoid’s
machine late
in the
40-lap
Feature
gifted
Gravel the
lead. From
there, he
never looked
back as he
went on to
etch a place
in Sprint
Car history.
In
Victory
Lane, Gravel
and his crew
and family
erupted with
joy. Gravel
climbed all
the way atop
the wing.
The rest of
the cast
celebrated
with shouts
and hugs as
the reality
sunk in. A
win worth a
quarter of a
million
dollars.
“I guess
all the
seconds
(places)
paid off.
One of these
times I was
going to win
one, so this
is a good
one to win,”
Gravel said.
“We’ve been
really good
here. Last
year we had
the gate
deal. I
thought we
had a really
good shot at
winning last
year. To
come back
and win with
Levi (son),
my whole
family, for
Cody
(Jacobs,
crew chief),
Tod and
everything
he does for
the sport.
The crowd
was amazing.
T-shirt
trailer was
crazy. It
just shows
you when a
track owner
commits to
trying to
build an
event here
at a
racetrack it
pays off.
He’s paying
money.
There’s big
fans. It was
a great
event.”
The win
upped
Gravel’s
tally with
the World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
to 83 – one
behind
fellow
full-timer –
Brad Sweet’s
– count of
84. Gravel
extended his
lead in 2023
wins with
his seventh
of the
season. The
31-year-old
now owns a
trio of
Huset’s
victories in
World of
Outlaws
competition,
making it
the ninth
different
track where
he’s won at
least three
times.
Gravel’s
story with
Big Game
Motorsports
came full
circle.
Years ago,
well before
he
established
himself as
one of the
nation’s
best Sprint
Car drivers
– Gravel
approached
Tod Quiring
about
driving for
him. The two
couldn’t
work out a
deal at the
time. But as
the years
passed and
Gravel’s win
column
skyrocketed
with other
teams,
Quiring
brought him
aboard ahead
of 2021. Two
years later,
Gravel drove
to Victory
Lane in the
marquee
event that
Quiring has
crafted at
Huset’s.
“It’s
good to take
some of the
boss’ money
tonight,”
Gravel said
with a
laugh.
When the
green flag
flew, Gravel
started from
the fourth
spot aboard
the Billion
Auto #2.
Right off
the bat he
surged into
the second
spot with an
excellent
start.
The race
went green
for more
than 30
laps, and
Gravel
struggled to
challenge
pole-sitter
– Buddy
Kofoid – for
the top
spot. When
it looked
like he
might close
in heavy
traffic
Kofoid would
slip by
another
lapped car
for
breathing
room.
Kofoid’s
hopes were
dashed,
though, when
smoke began
to rise from
under the
hood of the
Roth
Motorsports
#83. The
Penngrove,
CA native
came to a
stop with an
expired
engine less
than 10 laps
away from
what
would’ve
been the
biggest day
of his
racing
career.
“Buddy
had a really
fast car,”
Gravel
noted. “That
race
could’ve
went green
to
checkered,
and he
could’ve
potentially
won the
race, but
it’s a shame
for him. He
was running
really,
really good
and setting
a really
fast pace.”
Kofoid’s
devastation
was Gravel’s
gain as he
inherited
the lead for
the restart.
One more
race
stoppage
occurred
with eight
laps
remaining
for a pileup
in Turn 4.
But it made
no
difference
for Gravel
who went on
to cruise to
one special
victory.
Behind
Gravel, Rico
Abreu
claimed the
runner-up
spot for his
second
podium over
the four
nights. The
St. Helena,
CA native
pocketed
$50,000 for
his efforts.
Abreu
continues to
credit his
dynamic with
his crew for
their steady
speed in
2023.
“I’m just
thankful to
my crew for
never giving
up on me,”
Abreu said.
“It’s just
shows with
these
results
here. We
were kind of
mediocre all
week to be
honest. We
had a good
run
Wednesday
night then
struggled
the last two
nights. Then
Ricky
(Warner,
crew chief)
really made
a big swing
at our car
and made
some big
changes
which
allowed us
to get in
the hunt
here.”
The final
step of the
podium
belonged to
Kyle Larson.
“Yung Money”
wheeled his
way from the
third row to
position
three for a
$25,000
payday. With
starting
where he
did, Larson
felt he
simply
needed more
laps to have
a shot at
coming out
on top and
also
couldn’t
help but
think about
his late
misfortune
on Thursday
that
potentially
cost him a
better
starting
spot.
“Once we
got the
cautions
there, the
track kind
of switched
over and my
car got
really good,
just ran out
of time
there,”
Larson
explained.
“I thought
we could
catch
traffic a
little
quicker and
maybe get
those guys
racing in
front of us
but just a
little too
late.
Honestly, I
look back at
Thursday
night, and
if I don’t
get into
Rico off of
(Turn) 2, I
finish
better and
probably
starting
further
forward in
the Feature
and giving
myself a
better
shot.”
Rounding
on the top
five was
Logan
Schuchart
and Carson
Macedo
With a
run from
22nd to
seventh,
Brad Sweet
earned the
KSE Racing
Hard
Charger.
CASE No.1
Engine Oil
Qualifier
One went to
David
Gravel. NOS
Energy Drink
Qualifiers
Two through
Six were
topped by
Gio Scelzi,
Kyle Larson,
Carson
Macedo,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Rico Abreu.
Tyler
Courtney
claimed the
Micro-Lite
Last Chance
Showdown.
UP NEXT:
The World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
travel to
New
Richmond, WI
where Cedar
Lake
Speedway
will host
the
Independence
Day
Spectacular
(June 30 –
July 1). For
tickets,
CLICK HERE.
If you
can’t make
it to the
track, catch
all of the
action on
DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS
Energy Drink
Feature (40
Laps): 1.
2-David
Gravel[4];
2. 24-Rico
Abreu[3]; 3.
57-Kyle
Larson[6];
4. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[2];
5. 41-Carson
Macedo[7];
6.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[5];
7. 49-Brad
Sweet[22];
8. 5-Spencer
Bayston[10];
9. 11-Cory
Eliason[9];
10. 1A-Jacob
Allen[11];
11. 15-Donny
Schatz[13];
12.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[8];
13.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[21];
14. 20G-Noah
Gass[16];
15. 3-Tim
Kaeding[18];
16.
7S-Robbie
Price[19];
17.
11S-Parker
Price
Miller[17];
18. 21-Brian
Brown[12];
19.
25-Lachlan
McHugh[23];
20. 83-James
McFadden[14];
21.
83JR-Michael
Kofoid[1];
22.
83H-Justin
Henderson[15];
23.
88-Austin
McCarl[24];
24. 17B-Bill
Balog[20]
SURGING
SHARK: Logan
Schuchart
Tops Final
Huset’s High
Bank
Nationals
Prelim,
Leads Points
Entering
Finale
Huset’s
win puts the
Shark Racing
driver in
prime
position for
Saturday’s
$250,000
finale
BRANDON, SD
(June 23, 2023)
- Logan
Schuchart has
put himself in a
position to make
Sprint Car
history.
Entering this
week, the
Hanover, PA
native didn’t
own a top-five
finish at
Huset’s
Speedway. On
Thursday night
he changed that
with a strong
fourth. And then
on Friday the
driver of the
Shark Racing #1S
turned in a
masterful drive
to top the final
prelim night of
the Billion Auto
Huset’s High
Bank Nationals
presented by
Menards.
Schuchart
slipped around
the outside of
Spencer Bayston
on lap five,
fended off a few
challenges from
Buddy Kofoid,
and cruised to
his second World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car
victory of 2023
and the 37th of
his career and
pocketed
$20,000. That
mark gives him
sole possession
of 19th on the
all-time Series
win list.
Huset’s is now
the 21st
different track
he’s won at in
World of Outlaws
competition.
But the
larger picture
is the more
important one
for Schuchart
and his Shark
Racing crew. The
back-to-back
effective prelim
outings
positioned them
atop the points
heading into
Saturday’s
finale where a
$250,000 payday
– the largest in
World of Outlaws
history – awaits
the winner. He’s
guaranteed a
spot in the King
of the Hill that
will line up the
front four rows
of the Feature.
The Pennsylvania
team that joined
the World of
Outlaws tour in
2014 with an
uncertain future
ahead now has a
chance at the
biggest paycheck
in the World of
Outlaws’ more
than 45 years of
history.
“Happy we
were able to
hold on. $20,000
is a lot of
money, but we’re
focused on
$250,000
tomorrow,”
Schuchart said.
“I feel like I
roll this
racetrack really
good right now
when everything
is right. I feel
like we have as
good of a shot
as anybody. For
any big race, it
feels good to
roll into with
confidence.”
Schuchart
began the 35-lap
main event next
to pole-sitter
Spencer Bayston.
When the green
lights flashed,
Bayston was able
to slide ahead
for the early
advantage. But
Schuchart didn’t
let him get far
away.
Bayston
worked the
bottom line
aboard his CJB
Motorsports #5
while Schuchart
explored the
high line.
Almost
immediately,
Schuchart began
to close in. The
30-year-old
ripped around
the cushion and
moved in on
Bayston’s tail
tank. On the
fifth circuit,
Schuchart found
the run he
needed to power
into the lead.
For
Schuchart, he
actually felt
that not getting
the lead on the
initial start
was beneficial
to knowing where
he needed to be
on the track and
moving into the
top spot.
“There in the
beginning I was
kind of happy to
not get the lead
there at the
start,”
Schuchart
explained. “I
wanted to see
how the
racetrack was
moving around
for a little
bit. Then once
we got to the
top, I could
kind of gauge
how I wanted to
do my starts,
and once we got
going, I could
get to the top
and start making
momentum.”
Once
Schuchart
snagged the
lead, he pulled
ahead while
behind him,
Buddy Kofoid
rolled into the
runner-up spot
by Bayston.
As the laps
clicked away,
Kofoid stayed
roughly a second
behind Schuchart
within striking
distance. When
Schuchart would
clear a lapped
car, Kofoid
would follow
suit. Each time
there was
restart, Kofoid
didn’t let
Schuchart get
too far ahead.
One last
stoppage in the
race set up a
three-lap dash
to the finish,
and Schuchart
saved perhaps
his best restart
for last. He
roared away from
Kofoid and drove
with a
comfortable
advantage to the
checkered flag
for the win and
the High Bank
Nationals points
lead.
“Yeah, it’s
huge,” Schuchart
said of being
atop the
standings. “It’s
big. We want to
be able to be
there at the end
of the night,
put ourselves in
position. If
you’re starting
10th or 15th or
wherever it’s
going to be
tough, but we
have a great
shot.”
For the
second straight
night, Buddy
Kofoid wound up
on the podium
with Roth
Motorsports. The
Penngrove, CA
native improved
his finish from
Thursday by a
spot to claim
the runner-up
position for his
sixth World of
Outlaws
top-three of the
season. Only one
spot on the
podium remains
for Kofoid to
stand on this
week. And if he
can do it, he’ll
be $250,000
richer.
“Dennis and
Teresa Roth gave
me a really good
opportunity to
drive such a
prestigious
car,” a grateful
Kofoid said. “I
feel pretty good
about my odds.
We were third
yesterday,
second today,
and I hope we
can be one
better
tomorrow.”
Rounding out
the podium was
the race’s
pole-sitter –
Spencer Bayston.
It marked the
Lebanon, IN
native’s second
podium of the
year aboard the
CJB #5. His
efforts through
the week have
landed him
fourth in
points, and he’s
entirely focused
on the major
prize that
awaits on
Saturday.
“We had,
really, two good
first nights,”
Bayston said.
“And coming here
tonight it’s one
of those to see
if we can pick
up on a few
little things
and improve and
we certainly did
that. We should
be sitting
really good for
points. There’s
a lot on the
line tomorrow,
so I felt like
we made a really
good gain
tonight the Heat
Race with our
balance and my
feel and then
again in the
Feature.”
Brad Sweet
and David Gravel
completed the
top five.
A run from
24th to eighth
earned Tyler
Courtney his
third KSE Racing
Hard Charger of
2023.
Sheldon
Haudenschild
began the night
by earning his
second Simpson
Performance
Products
QuickTime Award
of the season
and the 27th of
his career.
CASE No.1
Engine Oil Heat
One went to Ryan
Timms (first
Heat Race win of
career). NOS
Energy Drink
Heats Two
through Six were
topped by
Spencer Bayston
(16th of
career), Tim
Estenson (first
of career),
Jacob Allen
(56th of
career), Sam
Hafertepe Jr.
(50th of
career), and Gio
Scelzi (29th of
career).
Donny Schatz
won the
Micro-Lite Last
Chance Showdown.
UP
NEXT: History
will be made as
the World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars will
race for
$250,000 on the
final night of
the Huset’s High
Bank Nationals
on Saturday,
June 24. For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t
make it to the
track, catch all
of the action
on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy
Drink Feature
(35 Laps): 1.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[1]; 2.
83JR-Michael
Kofoid[3]; 3.
5-Spencer
Bayston[2]; 4.
49-Brad
Sweet[8]; 5.
2-David
Gravel[7]; 6.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5];
7. 21-Brian
Brown[9]; 8.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[24]; 9.
41-Carson
Macedo[4]; 10.
9R-Chase
Randall[12]; 11.
5X-Kerry
Madsen[13]; 12.
24-Rico
Abreu[10]; 13.
88-Austin
McCarl[11]; 14.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[20];
15. 5T-Ryan
Timms[16]; 16.
15-Donny
Schatz[21]; 17.
17B-Bill
Balog[17]; 18.
7S-Robbie
Price[18]; 19.
83H-Justin
Henderson[15];
20. 52-Blake
Hahn[23]; 21.
9-Kasey
Kahne[19]; 22.
22K-Kaleb
Johnson[6]; 23.
29-Sye
Lynch[22]; 24.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[14]
ROTH REBOUND:
James McFadden Tops
Night Two of Huset’s
High Bank Nationals
After Disappointing
Opener
The Roth
Motorsports pilot
holds off David
Gravel’s final lap
challenge for win
number four of 2023
BRANDON, SD (June
22, 2023) - When
adversity presents
itself, James
McFadden doesn’t
allow self-doubt to
overtake him.
Instead, he brings
out his best behind
the wheel.
Back at the
beginning of April,
McFadden and his
Roth Motorsports
crew faced the
troubling
circumstances of
four straight
finishes of 13th or
worse including a
pair of DNFs. Their
response? A win the
very next race at
Devil’s Bowl
Speedway.
Heading into this
week’s Billion Auto
Huset’s High Bank
Nationals presented
by Menards, McFadden
carried a strong
streak of nine
consecutive top 10s
that was ended in
discouraging
fashion. On
Wednesday’s opening
night, McFadden
didn’t qualify for
the Huset’s Speedway
main event and was
forced to watch from
the sidelines. His
response? Driving to
Victory Lane the
very next night at
Huset’s to bank
$20,000.
McFadden raced
around his Roth
teammate – Buddy
Kofoid – in the
middle of the 35-lap
main event and held
off David Gravel’s
last gasp on the
final lap to claim
the checkered flag.
The Australian is
now up to nine
career World of
Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car
victories. His total
of four this season
is double his
previous best for
any past season.
McFadden is the
eighth different
winner in the last
eight World of
Outlaws races
contested at the
Brandon, SD oval.
“After last
night, I was
contemplating if I
could drive a Sprint
Car anymore,”
McFadden said. “Hats
off to Brent
(Ventura), Wood
(Gary Patellaro),
and Rob (Beattie). I
didn’t do a very
good job last night.
I couldn’t figure
out whether I wasn’t
comfortable or it
was me not doing my
job right. We worked
hard. I felt really
good all night, and
it shows. These
deals are tough to
win, so anytime you
can win one is
great.”
Leading the field
to green in the
Feature was Buddy
Kofoid and Carson
Macedo. Kofoid
powered ahead of
Macedo but couldn’t
pull away from him
as they worked
through the early
laps.
As the lead duo
began to approach
traffic, Macedo made
a costly mistake,
getting loose in the
middle of Turns 1
and 2 and looping
the Jason Johnson
Racing #41 before
coming to a stop and
bringing out the
race’s first yellow
flag.
Macedo’s
misfortune moved
McFadden to the
second spot, making
a Roth front row for
the ensuing restart.
Kofoid drove ahead
of his teammate when
the green flag waved
and began to build
the gap.
By the time
Kofoid met the tail
of the field, he’d
constructed a
sizeable advantage.
But as he began to
battle lapped cars,
McFadden quickly
began to close. Lap
by lap Kofoid’s lead
shrank until
McFadden found
himself right behind
his tail tank. On
lap 18, Kofoid
looked low trying to
pass a lapped car,
and McFadden seized
on the opportunity –
ripping around the
outside to take the
top spot.
“This is probably
the hardest track we
come to for dirty
air. I think it’s
because the air is
so thick,” McFadden
noted. “It’s super
hard to get yourself
in a position to
slide someone to
pass them. I was
hoping Buddy would
do what he did and
go to the bottom
there to try to get
a lapped car. It was
enough for us to get
a run.”
Shortly after
McFadden grabbed the
lead, a hungry David
Gravel moved around
Kofoid to take
second. Gravel, who
entered Thursday
with a streak of
three straight
second place
finishes, went to
work cutting into
McFadden’s lead.
The two were
nearly nose to tail
when a yellow flag
flew in the closing
stages setting up a
five-lap dash to the
finish.
With the luxury
of clean air,
McFadden initially
roared away from
Gravel when the
green lights came
back on. But then
Gravel again began
to close. On the
final lap, McFadden
tripped up on the
cushion in Turns 1
and 2. Gravel looked
to capitalize by
going low on corner
exit and driving
side by side down
with McFadden the
backstretch.
McFadden protected
in the final set of
corners by sliding
himself, and Gravel
couldn’t quite find
the traction to pull
alongside off of
Turn 4 as McFadden
crossed the finish
line first.
“I thought I
threw it away there
on that last lap,”
McFadden admitted.
“I had my wing back
a ways, and after
that caution my left
rear tire went down
a little bit and
kept pushing, and I
knew if I didn’t
keep my wing back
I’d lose some drive.
Just messed up there
on that last lap and
was lucky enough I
was racing a guy
like David. He’s
super respectful.”
Gravel notched
his fourth
consecutive
runner-up finish. A
second straight
strong outing to
begin the High Bank
Nationals placed he
and his Big Game
Motorsports/Billion
Auto team atop the
standings in
combined points with
a wide 20-point gap
back to second.
Gravel remains
encouraged with
their speed, but the
hunger for a win
continues to
intensify.
“Man, I really
wanted to win that
race,” Gravel said.
“James made that car
about as wide as
possible. It wasn’t
anything dirty. He
was protecting the
win, but me made
that wide. I really
want to win for
these guys.”
Rounding out the
podium was early
race leader – Buddy
Kofoid. With
McFadden claiming
the win and Kofoid
finishing third,
Thursday marked the
first time that two
cars powered by
Toyota Racing
Engines both wound
up on the World of
Outlaws podium on
the same night.
Kofoid couldn’t help
but regret leaving
McFadden a lane
while the two
navigated traffic.
“That’s close to
the best that I’ve
felt here in any
Sprint Car,” Kofoid
said. “Happy about
that. I guess if I
could’ve done it
over again, I
would’ve stayed
committed to the
top. I tried the
bottom to get by a
lapper because I
felt like I wasn’t
gaining much on him,
and I just should’ve
stayed up and got my
momentum up.”
Shark Racing
teammates – Logan
Schuchart and Jacob
Allen – completed
the top-five.
It was also
Schuchart who
claimed the night’s
Simpson Performance
Products QuickTime
Award – his fourth
of the season and
the 35th of his
career.
For the fourth
time in 2023,
Sheldon Haudenschild
earned the KSE
Racing Hard Charger
with a run from 22nd
to ninth.
CASE No.1 Engine
Oil Heat One went to
Noah Gass (third
Heat Race win of
career). NOS Energy
Drink Heats Two
through Six were
topped by James
McFadden (40th of
career), Lachlan
McHugh (first of
career), Bill Balog
(fifth of career),
Kerry Madsen (191st
of career), and
Carson Macedo (103rd
of career).
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Cars are back at
Huset’s Speedway for
the final prelim
night of the Billion
Auto High Bank
Nationals presented
by Menards on
Friday, June 23. For
tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make
it to the track,
catch all of the
action live on
DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink
Feature (35 Laps):
1. 83-James
McFadden[3]; 2.
2-David Gravel[7];
3. 83JR-Michael
Kofoid[1]; 4.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[5]; 5.
1A-Jacob Allen[8];
6. 7BC-Tyler
Courtney[9]; 7.
5-Spencer
Bayston[4]; 8.
49-Brad Sweet[6]; 9.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[22];
10. 24-Rico
Abreu[18]; 11.
41-Carson Macedo[2];
12. 20G-Noah
Gass[23]; 13.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[13]; 14.
9-Kasey Kahne[11];
15. 7S-Robbie
Price[10]; 16.
21-Brian Brown[14];
17. 5X-Kerry
Madsen[24]; 18.
15-Donny Schatz[16];
19. 88-Austin
McCarl[15]; 20.
6C-Carson
McCarl[12]; 21.
11S-Parker Price
Miller[17]; 22.
57-Kyle Larson[19];
23. 11-Cory
Eliason[21]; 24.
9R-Chase Randall[20]
MONEYMAN:
Kyle Larson Uses
Late Slider to Bank
$20,000 on Night One
of Huset’s High Bank
Nationals
The Elk Grove,
CA native makes a
strong statement to
begin the lucrative
event
BRANDON, SD (June 21,
2023) - Yung Money has
no intentions of sharing
the wealth at the
Billion Auto Huset’s
High Bank Nationals
presented by Menards.
Kyle Larson was nearly
perfect on Wednesday
night at Huset’s
Speedway with the World
of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Cars. Second
quickest in Qualifying.
A sixth to third charge
in his Heat Race. And
then a masterful drive
from fifth to the lead
in the Feature, sealing
the deal with a perfect
slider on Rico Abreu
with seven laps to go on
his way to Victory Lane
where a $20,000 check
awaited him.
Not only did Larson
win, he took a
commanding lead in the
points that play an
important role in
positioning for
Saturday’s $250,000
finale. The Elk Grove,
CA native tallied 443
points on Wednesday with
Rico Abreu - his closest
competition - 17 markers
back. For reference on
how dominating that
advantage is, only 16
points separate
positions two through
six.
For Larson, who has
to miss Friday’s prelim
for NASCAR obligations,
getting a strong start
was vital in his effort
to claim the High Bank
Nationals title.
“Good to have a good
first night,” Larson
said. “I only get to run
two of these prelim
nights so I’ve got to
make them count. We had
a great night tonight.
Qualified good, went
forward in the Heat
race, and then obviously
won the Feature.
Hopefully we have
another good run
tomorrow.”
Larson’s first
victory of 2023 with the
World of Outlaws came in
only his third start. He
now sits at 29 career
Series wins in 130
starts with The Greatest
Show on Dirt – a nearly
10-percent clip. The
30-year-old is two for
five at Huset’s in World
of Outlaws competition.
“They do a great job
with this event, this
racetrack,” Larson said.
“We all appreciate the
big money. I’m glad Tod
(Quiring, track owner)
did this. I hope all of
the fans enjoy it.”
The race began with a
front row consisting of
Rico Abreu and Cory
Eliason leading the
field to green. After
battling a pair of
caution flags on the
opening lap, Abreu
powered ahead of Eliason
to take the early lead.
As the first laps
clicked off, Abreu
stretched his advantage
heading into traffic. As
he was facing a hornet’s
nest of lapped cars,
another yellow flag
flew. On the restart
Larson picked off his
first car by ripping
around Spencer Bayston
for fourth.
It was another
restart a few laps later
when Larson slid Lachlan
McHugh to climb onto the
podium. While the
cautions disturbed the
flow of the race, they
proved to be a helpful
factor for Larson as he
made his way forward.
“The restarts
definitely helped me,”
Larson admitted. “The
engine took off really
good, and I was able to
get good runs in the
first laps and move
forward.”
Another restart
slightly beyond the
halfway point gave
Larson the opportunity
to move by Eliason for
second and bring a hard
charging David Gravel –
who started 12th – with
him.
Once Larson moved
into the runner-up spot,
Abreu was unable to pull
away like he had
previously. Larson kept
the Silva Motorsports
#57 only a few car
lengths behind as they
worked their way into
traffic.
With seven laps
remaining, Larson saw
the chance he needed
with a run out of Turn 2
and down the
backstretch. As the duo
entered Turn 3, Larson
pulled the trigger on a
slide job and cleared
Abreu in the center of
the corner. He got to
the cushion quick enough
to build speed on the
corner exit preventing
Abreu from crossing him
over.
“Once I got to second
there behind Rico, I
could pace him,” Larson
explained. “I felt
really good behind him.
I could close on him a
good bit in (Turns) 1
and 2. He’d pull away a
little bit in (Turns) 3
and 4, but he looked
like he was getting
tight as he got to
traffic. I started
cheating my entry a
little bit and making
sure I didn’t make
mistakes and get good
runs on exit, enough to
clear him there into
(Turn) 3.”
After Larson passed
Abreu, Gravel wheeled
his Big Game
Motorsports/Billion Auto
#2 into second and began
to run Larson down. On
the final lap, Gravel
looked under Larson in
the last set of corners
but couldn’t quite get
by as Larson raced to
the checkered flag.
“I know Gravel was
probably really close to
me there at the end,”
Larson admitted. “I just
kind of stuck in
traffic. Those guys were
running two-wide in
front of me, and I just
didn’t want to give up
the top.”
Gravel’s second place
run was his third
consecutive runner-up
and fourth straight top
two. While the
Watertown, CT native was
satisfied with he and
the Big Game Motorsports
team’s continued speed,
he really wanted to
start the week off with
a win.
“Damn I wanted to
beat Larson there,”
Gravel said with a
smile. “I was definitely
motivated. The Heat Race
was something to forget
about. We had a pretty
solid car there (in the
Feature). I’m glad we
had the open red. Cody
(Jacobs) was able to
work on it and get it
better. I had great
restarts there, starting
on the top and going
through that middle.
That middle was actually
pretty good there. I
wish I was closer to him
earlier to give that a
try. Lapped traffic was
just starting bunch
things up on that last
lap.”
After leading the
opening 28 laps, Rico
Abreu completed the
podium for his eighth
top three of the year
with the World of
Outlaws. A few missteps
late in the going kept
the St. Helena, CA
native from collecting
his fourth Series win of
2023.
“I didn’t really
execute that well at the
end of the race,” Abreu
said. “I felt like when
I caught traffic my pace
really slowed down. It’s
just things I’ve got to
work on as a driver,
just executing the back
half of these races and
keeping the speed of the
car up.”
Carson Macedo and
Cory Eliason completed
the top five.
Tim Kaeding claimed
the KSE Racing Hard
Charger with a drive
from 22nd to 10th in the
Lunstra #3.
Kaeding also topped
CASE No.1 Engine Oil
Heat One (76th Heat Race
win of career). NOS
Energy Drink Heats Two
through Six went to Brad
Sweet (223rd of career),
Mark Dobmeier (18th of
career), Kasey Kahne
(18th of career), Noah
Gass (second of career),
and Austin McCarl (fifth
of career).
David Gravel claimed
his seventh Simpson
Performance Products
QuickTime of the season
and the 104th of his
career.
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Cars
are right back at
Huset’s Speedway for
night two of the Billion
Auto Huset’s High Bank
Nationals presented by
Menards on Thursday,
June 22. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it
to the track, catch all
of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink
Feature (35 Laps): 1.
57-Kyle Larson[5]; 2.
2-David Gravel[12]; 3.
24-Rico Abreu[1]; 4.
41-Carson Macedo[9]; 5.
11-Cory Eliason[2]; 6.
1S-Logan Schuchart[10];
7. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[8]; 8. 17B-Bill
Balog[17]; 9. 5-Spencer
Bayston[3]; 10. 3-Tim
Kaeding[22]; 11.
25-Lachlan McHugh[4];
12. 5X-Kerry Madsen[11];
13. 83JR-Michael
Kofoid[7]; 14. 13-Mark
Dobmeier[14]; 15.
20G-Noah Gass[18]; 16.
49-Brad Sweet[24]; 17.
7S-Robbie Price[20]; 18.
19-Ayrton Gennetten[16];
19. 21-Brian Brown[13];
20. (DNF) 88-Austin
McCarl[23]; 21. (DNF)
29-Sye Lynch[21]; 22.
(DNF) 10-Matt Juhl[6];
23. (DNF) 14T-Tim
Estenson[15]; 24. (DNF)
5T-Ryan Timms[19]
1 MONTH ALERT:
Williams Grove’s Summer
Nationals Resumes World of
Outlaws Versus PA Posse
Battle in July
MECHANICSBURG, PA (June 21,
2023) – The World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series and PA Posse will
resume their battle at
Williams Grove Speedway
during the Summer Nationals
weekend, July 21-22.
The two-day show will
feature a $10,000 event on
Friday (July 21) and then a
$20,000-to-win finale on
Saturday (July 22) – adding
it to the four-month long
Summer of Month.
When the World of Outlaws
and PA Posse dueled at
Williams Grove in May,
four-time and reigning
Series champion Brad Sweet
scored his second victory at
the historic half-mile
track. So far this season,
the year-long battle
currently stands at one win
for the World of Outlaws
with Sweet, one win for the
Posse with Pennsylvania's
Anthony Macri at Lincoln
Speedway and one win for the
outsiders with Rico Abreu
also at Lincoln Speedway.
What you need to
know:
Track:
1/2-mile in Mechanicsburg,
PA
Track Record: 16.111 seconds
by Shane Stewart on 10/2/20
More Event Info
Times (ET):
4 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Gates Open
7 p.m. Hot Laps
-Racing to Follow
Tickets:
Available
HERE
Previous winners:
2023 – Brad Sweet on May 12
2022 - Brent Marks on May
14, Lance Dewease on July
22, Sept. 30 & Oct. 22, Brad
Sweet on July 23
2021 –Carson Macedo on May
14, Aaron Reutzel on May 15,
Sheldon Haudenschild on July
23, Brent Marks on July 24,
Kyle Larson on Oct. 1,
Carson Macedo on Oct. 2
2020 – Shane Stewart on July
24, David Gravel on July 25,
David Gravel on Oct. 2,
Donny Schatz on Oct. 3
2019 – David Gravel on May
17, Lance Dewease on May 18,
Tim Shaffer on July 26,
Donny Schatz on July 27,
David Gravel on Oct. 4,
Brent Marks on Oct. 5
2018 – Lance Dewease on July
20, Gio Scelzi on Sept. 28,
Lance Dewease on Sept. 29,
2017 – David Gravel on May
19, Shane Stewart on May 20,
Brock Zearfoss on July 21,
Greg Hodnett on Sept. 28
(makeup from 7/22), David
Gravel on Sept. 28, James
McFadden on Sept. 29, David
Gravel on Sept. 30
2016 – Lance Dewease on May
20, Daryn Pittman on July
22, Lance Dewease on July
23, Danny Dietrich on Oct.
14
2015 – Donny Schatz on May
15, Danny Dietrich on July
24, Stevie Smith on July 25,
Stevie Smith on Oct. 4
2014 – Daryn Pittman on May
16, Daryn Pittman on May 17,
Greg Hodnett on July 18,
Lance Dewease on July 19,
David Gravel on Oct. 4
2013 – Donny Schatz on May
17, Donny Schatz on July 20,
Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 4,
Fred Rahmer on Oct. 5
2012 – Fred Rahmer on May
11, Steve Kinser on May 12,
Cody Darrah on July 21, Paul
McMahan on Sept. 28, Donny
Schatz on Sept. 29
2011 – Daryn Pittman on May
13, Greg Hodnett on July 22,
Jason Meyers on July 23,
Jason Meyers on Sept. 30,
Jason Meyers on Oct. 7
2010 – Chad Layton on May
13, Fred Rahmer on May 14,
Lance Dewease on July 23,
Greg Hodnett on July 24,
Greg Hodnett on Oct. 1,
Sammy Swindell on Oct. 2
2009 – Greg Hodnett on May
14, Greg Hodnett on July 24,
Greg Hodnett on Oct. 3, Cody
Darrah on Oct. 3 (Completion
of July 25 event)
2008 – Steve Kinser on May
15, Daryn Pittman on July
18, Donny Schatz on July 19
2007 – Donny Schatz on May
17, Donny Schatz on May 18,
Donny Schatz on July 19,
Brian Leppo on July 20,
Donny Schatz on July 21,
Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2006 – Fred Rahmer on May
26, Fred Rahmer on May 27,
Terry McCarl on July 20,
Craig Dollansky on July 21,
Daryn Pittman on July 22,
Jason Solwold on Sept. 29,
Doug Esh on Sept. 30
2005 – Craig Dollansky on
May 26, Steve Kinser on May
27, Jason Johnson on July
21, Paul McMahan on July 23,
Fred Rahmer on July 23,
Donny Schatz on Oct. 1
2004 – Fred Rahmer on May
27, Don Kreitz Jr. on May
28, Lance Dewease on July
23, Danny Lasoski on July
24, Mark Smith on Oct. 1,
Donny Schatz on Oct. 2
2003 – Don Kreitz, Jr. on
July 24, Donny Schatz on
July 25, Donny Schatz on
July 26, Donny Schatz on
Oct. 3, Steve Kinser on Oct.
4
2002 – Steve Kinser on May
16, Danny Lasoski on July
25, Joey Saldana on July 26,
Greg Hodnett on July 27,
Lance Dewease on Sept. 28
2001 – Donny Schatz on May
17, Donny Schatz on July 26
(completed May 18 event),
Donny Schatz on July 26, Don
Kreitz Jr., on July 27, Tim
Shaffer on Sept. 28, Lance
Dewease on Sept. 29
2000 – Mark Kinser on May
18, Fred Rahmer on May 19,
Lance Dewease on July 27,
Sammy Swindell on July 29,
Steve Kinser on Sept. 29,
Donny Schatz on Sept. 30
1999 – Mark Kinser on May
27, Steve Kinser on May 28,
Mark Kinser on July 29, Mark
Kinser on July 30, Cris Eash
on Oct. 1, Mark Kinser on
Oct. 2
1998 – Mark Kinser on May
21, Johnny Herrera on May
22, Stevie Smith on May 29,
Kevin Gobrecht on July 31,
Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1997 – Sammy Swindell on May
22, Mark Kinser on May 23,
Jac Haudenschild on May 30,
Mark Kinser on July 31, Mark
Kinser on Aug. 1, Sammy
Swindell on Oct. 3, Sammy
Swindell on Oct. 4
1996 – Johnny Herrera on May
24, Mark Kinser on May 25,
Steve Kinser on May 31,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 1, Mark
Kinser on Aug. 2, Lance
Dewease on Oct. 4, Lance
Dewease on Oct. 5
1995 – Steve Kinser on May
26, Dave Blaney on Aug. 3,
Mark Kinser on Aug. 4, Mark
Kinser on Sept. 29, Mark
Kinser on Sept. 30
1994 – Dave Blaney on May
26, Steve Kinser on May 27,
Andy Hillenburg on June 3,
Jeff Swindell on Aug. 4,
Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5,
Lance Dewease on Sept. 30,
Steve Kinser on Oct. 1
1993 – Dave Blaney on May
27, Don Kreitz Jr., on May
28, Dave Blaney on June 4,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 5,
Steve Kinser on Oct. 1, Don
Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 3
1992 – Mark Kinser on May
21, Don Kreitz Jr., on May
22, Don Kreitz Jr., on May
29, Steve Kinser on July 30,
Steve Kinser on July 31,
Keith Kauffman on Oct. 2,
Steve Kinser on Oct. 3
1991 – Steve Kinser on May
23, Steve Kinser on May 24,
Sammy Swindell on May 31,
Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Steve
Kinser on Aug. 2, Sammy
Swindell on Oct. 4, Stevie
Smith on Oct. 6
1990 – Steve Kinser on May
24, Steve Kinser on May 25,
Sammy Swindell on June 1,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 2,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 3,
Steve Kinser on Sept. 28,
Steve Kinser on Sept. 29
1989 – Bobby Allen on May
25, Sammy Swindell on May
26, Bobby Allen on June 2,
Bobby Davis Jr., on July 27,
Bobby Davis Jr., on July 28,
Stevie Smith on Sept. 29,
Stevie Smith on Sept. 30
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on
May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on
May 27, Mark Kinser on June
3, Cris Eash on July 28,
Steve Kinser on July 29
1987 – Ron Shuman on May 21,
Steve Kinser on May 22,
Steve Kinser on May 29,
Steve Kinser on July 30,
Steve Kinser on July 31
1986 – Doug Wolfgang on May
22, Doug Wolfgang on May 23,
Bobby Allen on May 30, Jac
Haudenschild on July 31,
Bobby Allen on Aug. 1
1985 – Keith Kauffman on May
24, Steve Kinser on May 31,
Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1,
Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 2
1984 – Steve Kinser on May
24, Steve Kinser on May 25,
Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1,
Brad Doty on Aug. 2, Steve
Kinser on Aug. 3
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on
May 26, Bobby Davis Jr., on
May 27, Steve Kinser on Aug.
4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5
1982 – Sammy Swindell on May
13, Bobby Allen on May 14,
Bobby Allen on May 21
1981 – Steve Kinser on June
5, Steve Kinser on June 12
1980 – Sammy Swindell on May
16, Bill Stief on July 25,
Keith Kauffman on July 26
1979 – Lynn Paxton on July
27
1978 – Kramer Williamson on
Sept. 24
If you can’t make it to
the track, you can watch all
the action live on
DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Huset’s
High Bank Nationals Set to
Award Largest Payday in
World of Outlaws History
The
four-night event features a
trio of $20,000-to-win
prelims with a
$250,000-to-win finale
BRANDON, SD (June 20, 2023) -
History awaits. The richest
payday for the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series awaits. The Billion
Auto Huset’s High Bank Nationals
presented by Menards is here.
Four days of racing (June
21-24) will begin with three
preliminary nights that each
award $20,000 to the winner.
Those will set the stage for
Saturday and the largest payday
in World of Outlaws history. The
driver who parks in Victory Lane
when the dust settles on the
finale will have a $250,000
check awaiting them.
The massive event has already
drawn a pre-entry list of 56 of
the nation’s best Sprint Car
drivers. They’ll all converge in
Brandon, SD to battle for a
quarter of a million dollars and
a place in Sprint Car history.
BUY HIGH BANK NATIONALS TICKETS
Let’s look at some of the
weekend’s top storylines:
THE FORMAT: Such
a special race calls for a
unique format, and that’s
exactly what’s been organized.
Points and inverts are the
name of the game. Each of the
three prelims will begin with
points being awarded for
Qualifying. Heat Races will be
lined up with a six-car invert.
The top 20 in combined
Qualifying and Heat points will
be locked into the Feature with
the top eight heading to the
redraw. The Last Chance Showdown
and C-Main will be lined up by
points with the top two from the
“C” joining the Last Chance
Showdown and the top four from
that joining the Feature.
Each driver will get to drop
their worst of the three prelim
nights. Saturday’s format will
feature a “King of the Hill”
that includes top point earners
from the prelims and the winners
of either four or six (depending
on car count) qualifiers. Those
qualifiers will be lined up
based on points and also help
determine a majority of the
finale’s lineup with the Last
Chance Showdown supplying the
final couple rows.
HIGH BANK
HAUDENSCHILD: In last
year’s High Bank Nationals
finale, Sheldon Haudenschild
lived up to his reputation of
being one of the sport’s most
exciting drivers. With five laps
to go, he was sixth. When the
white flag flew, he was third.
In Turns 1 and 2 on the final
circuit, he blasted to the lead
and went on to claim the win and
$100,000.
The Wooster, OH native looks
to repeat in 2023 with more than
double the money on the line. On
top of last year’s High Banks
glory, Haudenschild also topped
a 2020 Series race at Huset’s.
He and his Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall Racing crew enter
the important week on the
highest note possible as the
most recent winner having
triumphed this past Saturday at
Beaver Dam Raceway.
BIG GAME HOME GAME: Plenty
of eyes will be on David Gravel
this week. The Watertown, CT
pilots the Big Game Motorsports
#2 owned by Huset’s Speedway
owner – Tod Quiring.
Gravel enters the High Bank
Nationals on a hot streak with
three consecutive top-two
finishes including a win at
Knoxville. He’s also only 10
points behind Brad Sweet in the
chase for the championship.
The 30-year-old has
experienced plenty of success at
Huset’s in his career. Gravel
has topped a pair of World of
Outlaws races at the 3/8-mile –
both in 2021. In his 14 career
Series starts at the Brandon, SD
oval, he’s finished in the
top-five eight times.
MACEDO MAGIC: One
driver who may be most hungry
for the $250,000 is Carson
Macedo.
Last year, the Jason Johnson
Racing pilot topped the
penultimate night for his first
Huset’s victory. Then on the
final night, Macedo appeared
headed for the checkered flag by
starting from the pole and
leading the first 34 circuits.
But then he faded to fifth in
the closing laps.
Macedo has been one of the
fastest cars all season with a
trio of wins under his belt, and
he’ll go for redemption this
week with even higher stakes
than last year.
DONNY IN THE DAKOTAS: Any
trip to the Dakotas is a special
on for 10-time Series champion
Donny Schatz. He may be from
North Dakota, but he made plenty
of trips to the south to Huset’s
while cutting his teeth in
Sprint Cars.
Schatz is a four-time World
of Outlaws Feature winner at
Huset’s – most recently claiming
a 2016 visit. The Fargo, ND
driver has struggled in recent
appearances at the facility with
no finish better than sixth in
the last four races. But prior
to that he had a stretch of five
podiums in nine races.
It’s been an up and down 2023
so far for Schatz. The Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing
driver has 13 finishes outside
the top 10 but also owns seven
podiums including a pair of wins
through 30 races.
BAYSTON
BREAKTHROUGH?: More
than a quarter of the way
through his second season with
the World of Outlaws, Spencer
Bayston is still chasing his
first win of the year. Huset’s
Speedway might be the place
where he’s primed to
breakthrough.
One of Bayston’s four career
Series victories occurred at the
3/8-mile last year on opening
night of the High Bank
Nationals. The Lebanon, IN
native also finished fourth
there two nights later.
That victory last June
remains the CJB Motorsports
driver’s most recent with the
Series – a fact he hopes to
change this week.
BIG MONEY VICTORS: As
expected, the lucrative event
has attracted some of the
sport’s top talent that plan to
accompany the World of Outlaws
full-timers.
Kyle Larson has entered in
Paul Silva’s #57. The 28-time
World of Outlaws Feature winner
is no stranger to claiming
high-paying Sprint Car races.
Larson topped both the Kings
Royal ($175,000) and Knoxville
Nationals ($150,000 plus lap
money) in 2021. The Elk Grove,
CA native topped a 2020 World of
Outlaws race at Huset’s.
One of the nation’s hottest
drivers in the form of Rico
Abreu is expected to make the
trip to South Dakota. With Abreu
gelling strongly with Ricky
Warner, the team has been a
nightly threat wherever the #24
shows up. Abreu already owns a
trio of World of Outlaws wins in
2023.
Fresh off claiming an Ohio
Sprint Speedweek title, Tyler
Courtney plans to compete for
the $250,000 prize with Clauson
Marshall Racing. The two-time
All-Star Circuit of Champion
titlist’s one career World of
Outlaws win came with big money
on the line in the form of a
$175,000-to-win Kings Royal.
MORE STARS: The
entire list of entrants is
filled with drivers who could
make some noise.
Two of Mark Dobmeier’s three
career World of Outlaws wins
have come at Huset’s (2012 &
2014). The Grand Forks, ND
native will look for more
success this week.
Sandwiched between Dobmeier’s
victories was a Tim Kaeding
triumph in 2013. The Californian
is fresh off finishing second in
Sunday’s Border Battle at
Huset’s aboard the Lunstra #3 –
the same ride he’ll pilot during
the High Bank Nationals.
Another former World of
Outlaws winner at Huset’s –
Aaron Reutzel – has the High
Bank Nationals on his schedule.
The Clute, TX native also topped
a Huset’s NOSA race last
September.
Riley Goodno impressed at
last year’s High Bank Nationals
– leading eight laps before
finishing third on the second
night. The budding talent from
Knoxville, IA already picked up
a Huset’s local win this month.
Ayrton Gennetten is the most
recent Huset’s winner having
claimed Sunday’s Border Battle.
The Versailles, MO native has
continued to show more and more
improvement behind the wheel of
a Sprint Car.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch all of the action
live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A
GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday-Saturday, June
21-24 at Huset’s Speedway in
Brandon, SD
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (30/80 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (4196PTS)
3. 2 – David Gravel (-10PTS) 3.
41 – Carson Macedo (-40PTS) 4.
1S – Logan Schuchart (-176PTS)
5. 15 – Donny Schatz (-228PTS)
6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild
(-248PTS) 7. 18 – Gio Scelzi
(-268PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston
(-352PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss
(-562PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen
(-622PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK
FEATURE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
6 wins – David Gravel (Big
Game Motorsports #2)
5 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey
Kahne Racing #49)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico
Abreu Racing #24), James
McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83),
Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson
Racing #41)
2 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing
#15), Sheldon Haudenschild
(Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing
#17)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS
Racing #11), Brady Bacon (TKH
Motorsports #21), Logan
Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S),
Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports
#39), Brian Brown (Brian Brown
Racing #21), Gio Scelzi (KCP
Racing #18)
FEATURE LAPS LED (16
Drivers):
147 laps – Brad Sweet
131 laps – David Gravel
126 laps – Carson Macedo
115 laps – James McFadden
106 laps – Rico Abreu
70 laps – Sheldon
Haudenschild
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
44 laps – Logan Schuchart
43 laps – Brent Marks
41 laps – Donny Schatz
39 laps – Gio Scelzi
24 laps – Brian Brown
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
3 laps – Brady Bacon
1 lap – Austin McCarl
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (12
Drivers):
10 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
6 QuickTimes – David Gravel
3 QuickTimes – Logan
Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri,
Rico Abreu
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown,
Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio
Scelzi, James McFadden, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Jacob Allen
HEAT RACE WINNERS (21
Drivers):
19 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
18 Heat Wins – David Gravel
8 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid,
Donny Schatz
6 Heat Wins – Sheldon
Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet,
Rico Abreu, Gio Scelzi
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri,
James McFadden, Brian Brown,
Jacob Allen
2 Heat Wins – Spencer
Bayston, Parker Price-Miller,
Justin Peck, Brock Zearfoss,
1 Heat Win – Danny Dietrich,
Freddie Rahmer, Cory Eliason
TOYOTA DASH
APPEARANCES (34 Drivers):
25 Dashes – Carson Macedo
24 Dashes – David Gravel
20 Dashes – Brad Sweet
16 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
13 Dashes – Donny Schatz
12 Dashes – Gio Scelzi,
Sheldon Haudenschild
11 Dashes – Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – James McFadden
8 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid,
Spencer Bayston
7 Dashes – Jacob Allen
6 Dashes – Brent Marks
5 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss,
Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown
3 Dashes – Justin Peck, Danny
Dietrich, Cory Eliason
2 Dashes – Parker
Price-Miller, Robbie Price,
Tyler Courtney, Garet
Williamson, Austin McCarl
1 Dash – Kasey Kahne, Freddie
Rahmer, Devon Borden, Aaron
Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad
Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry,
Stuart Brubaker, Kyle Larson
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE
SHOWDOWN WINS (20 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price,
Parker Price-Miller
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss,
Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter
Schuerenberg, James McFadden,
Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms,
Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer
Bayston, Logan Schuchart, Kraig
Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry
Malcuit, Cole Macedo, Tim
Estenson, Aaron Reutzel, Kerry
Madsen
KSE HARD CHARGER
AWARDS (22 Drivers):
3 Hard Chargers – Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 Hard Chargers – Brock
Zearfoss, James McFadden, Tyler
Courtney, Donny Schatz, Logan
Schuchart, Brad Sweet
1 Hard Charger – Gio Scelzi,
Robbie Price, David Gravel,
Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy
Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle
Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg,
Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer,
Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin
Pierce, Brenham Crouch
PODIUM FINISHES (22
Drivers):
15 Podiums – David Gravel
14 Podiums – Brad Sweet
10 Podiums – Carson Macedo
7 Podiums – Donny Schatz,
Rico Abreu
5 Podiums – Logan Schuchart,
Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid,
James McFadden
3 Podiums – Brent Marks,
Brian Brown
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich,
Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden,
Spencer Bayston, Parker
Price-Miller, Brady Bacon,
Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson,
Garet Williamson, Gio Scelzi
TOP 10 FINISHES (42
Drivers):
27 Top 10s – Carson Macedo,
Brad Sweet
26 Top 10s – David Gravel
23 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
20 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
19 Top 10s – Sheldon
Haudenschild
18 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
17 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
16 Top 10s – James McFadden
13 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid,
Rico Abreu
10 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
8 Top 10s – Justin Peck
6 Top 10s – Brent Marks
5 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney,
Brian Brown
4 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne,
Danny Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss,
Cory Eliason
3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel,
Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Kyle
Larson, Parker Price-Miller,
Robbie Price
1 Top 10 – Zeb Wise, Devon
Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe
B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg,
Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout,
Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole
Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar
Gee, Cole Duncan, Austin McCarl,
Garet Williamson
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS
SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date /
Track / Location / Winner (Total
Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln
Speedway / Abbottstown, PA /
Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega
Short Track / Eastaboga, AL /
Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia
Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS /
Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s
Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX /
Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s
Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX /
James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36
Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81
Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico
Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 /
Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City
Speedway / Granite City, IL /
David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State
Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady
Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora
Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan
Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora
Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico
Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln
Speedway / Abbottstown, PA /
Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams
Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg,
PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica
Raceway Park / Attica, OH /
Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon
Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny
Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic
Speedway / Chillicothe, OH /
Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic
Speedway / Chillicothe, OH /
Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 /
Lawrenceburg Speedway /
Lawrenceburg, IN / James
McFadden (3)
25. Fri, June 2 / River
Cities Speedway / Grand Forks,
ND / David Gravel (5)
26. Sat, June 3 / Ogilvie
Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson
Macedo (3)
27. Fri, June 9 / Knoxville
Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian
Brown (1)
28. Sat, June 10 / Knoxville
Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David
Gravel (6)
29. Fri, June 16 / Beaver Dam
Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Gio
Scelzi (1)
30. Sat, June 17 / Beaver Dam
Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI /
Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
1 MONTH ALERT:
World of Outlaws Return to BAPS For
First Time in 31 Years on July 19
YORK HAVEN, PA (June 19, 2023) –
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars and PA Posse, for
the first time in 31 years, will
duel again at BAPS Motor Speedway on
Wednesday, July 19.
Series stars and Pennsylvania
locals will battle for a $10,000
payday at the 4/10-mile track during
the World of Outlaws Bricker’s Bash.
The World of Outlaws have made
two previous visits to BAPS Motor
Speedway – once in 1991 and once in
1992. Twenty-time Series champion
Steve Kinser won the first event and
Pennsylvania’s Stevie Smith was the
last driver to win a World of
Outlaws event at the track. No
current full-time World of Outlaws
driver has ran a Series race at the
track, but Jacob Allen did win at
the track in 2016 – leading all 30
laps and beating second-place Lance
Dewease and third-place Greg Hodnett.
What you need to know:
Track:
4/10 mile in York Haven, PA
More Event Info
Times (ET):
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to follow
Tickets: Available
HERE
Previous winners:
1992 – Stevie Smith on Aug. 2
1991 – Steve Kinser May 29
If you can’t make it to the
track, you can watch all the action
live on
DIRTVision.
BADGER MASTER: Sheldon
Haudenschild Hangs on for Fourth
Beaver Dam World of Outlaws Victory
The Wooster, OH native ends a
recent rough stretch with second win
of the campaign
BEAVER DAM, WI (June 17, 2023) -
Sheldon Haudenschild may be from
Ohio, but he feels right at home in
the state of Wisconsin. The fans
admire him. The racetracks suit him.
And he continues racking up
victories in “The Badger State.”
On Saturday night, Haudenschild
drove to Beaver Dam Raceway Victory
Lane for the fourth time in his last
five starts at the 1/3-mile. The
29-year-old got by David Gravel on a
mid-race restart and fended off
Gravel’s last gasp on the final lap
to secure the win in the Jim “JB”
Boyd Memorial finale.
Haudenschild’s 33rd career World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car victory and second of 2023 was
worth $20,000. His fourth win at
Beaver Dam equals him with Brad
Sweet and Daryn Pittman as the
winningest drivers in Series history
at the Wisconsin oval. Beaver Dam is
also now tied as Haudenschild’s
personal winningest track with the
World of Outlaws. He also owns four
triumphs at Pevely, MO’s Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55.
“I feel like I’m really free as a
driver,” Haudenschild reasoned for
his Beaver Dam success. “I can kind
of do what I want and am able to
move around. I feel like I use a lot
more brake here than I do at any
other place and can roll this
bottom, for some reason, better than
I do at a lot of other tracks. It
all comes down to having a good car
and starting up front with these
guys.”
After topping the Toyota Racing
Dash, Haudenschild brought the field
to green for the 40-lap main event.
As the race got underway,
Haudenschild powered ahead in the
first set of corners and settled in
ahead of David Gravel, who rocketed
from fourth to second on the opening
circuit.
As they clicked off the early
laps, Gravel maintained pace with
Haudenschild with lapped traffic
ahead. Right when they were
beginning to encounter heavy
traffic, the race’s first caution
flew for a spinning Bill Rose on lap
eight.
On the restart, Gravel aced the
timing from the outside and had the
advantage heading into Turn 1. The
Watertown, CT native was able to rip
around the cushion to take over the
top spot as they roared down the
back straightaway.
Gravel held the lead over the
quick green flag run before the
yellow lights again flashed – this
time for a left-rear tire shredding
on Noah Gass’ car with 26 laps to
go.
When racing resumed, Haudenschild
returned the favor on Gravel by
making his own move for the lead.
Gravel chose the outside and nosed
ahead entering the first turn. But
Haudenschild stayed close enough to
throw a slider and clear the Big
Game Motorsports #2. As they raced
down the backstretch, Gravel
couldn’t gather enough momentum for
a crossover.
“I thought I got a good jump when
I was in the lead and chose the
outside,” Gravel recalled. “But I
didn’t use the straightaway grip on
the bottom of the straightaway good
enough, and Sheldon had a run on me
and slid me and got the lead.”
After reclaiming the lead,
Haudenschild displayed how fast his
Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17
machine was by pulling ahead of
Gravel. The Wooster, OH native
sliced through traffic to extend his
advantage as the Feature moved
beyond halfway.
Then as the laps began to wind
down, Gravel suddenly came back to
life. Lap by lap he chipped away at
Haudenschild’s advantage. Whenever
Haudenschild cleared a slower car,
Gravel was quick to mirror the move.
Finally, the white flag flew and,
just like the night before, Gravel
saw one last opportunity to win. He
prepared to try a slide job in Turns
3 and 4, but what he didn’t expect
is exactly what Haudenschild did.
The driver so known for his fierce
driving style on the cushion chose
to roll the bottom, forcing Gravel
to lift and allowing Haudenschild to
cross the finish line first.
A little film study helped
Haudenschild make the winning
decision on the last lap.
“I could hear David there,
especially coming to the checkers,”
Haudenschild admitted. “It had to be
pretty close. I watched last night’s
film, and honestly David probably
should’ve won last night by sliding
Gio (Scelzi). I knew he’d learn from
that, and he wasn’t going to not
finish the slider in (Turns) 3 and
4. So, I tried to roll the bottom
and not miss it.”
Gravel saw some irony in
Haudenschild’s choice.
“Sheldon Haudenschild went to the
bottom, and it won him a race,”
Gravel said with a grin.
On a more serious note, Gravel’s
effort marked his third consecutive
top two finish. He now sits at a
Series-best 15 podiums in 2023 and
has plenty of momentum as the Summer
of Money heats up with the
$250,000-to-win Billion Auto Huset’s
High Bank Nationals presented by
Menards next week.
“Obviously, it’s a big week,”
Gravel said. “It’s only show-up
points, so we’re going there to win
races.”
For the second straight night,
Brad Sweet followed Gravel to the
checkered flag to complete the top
three. The Kasey Kahne Racing pilot
had to work hard for the result
after starting 11th. Advancing eight
spots to collect his 14th podium of
the season was enough to net him the
KSE Racing Hard Charger Award.
“It was a great racetrack
tonight, very racy,” Sweet
commented. “We were really good on
the restarts and able to run
whatever line we could to pass cars,
sometimes the middle and sometimes
the bottom. Hats off to my Napa Auto
Parts guys. They did a great job
bailing us out from 11th.”
Carson Macedo and Logan Schuchart
rounded out the top five.
By finishing one spot better than
Sweet again, Gravel now sits only 10
points behind him for the points
lead.
Jacob Allen picked up his first
Simpson Performance Products
QuickTime of the year and the 16th
of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One
went to Jacob Allen (55th Heat Race
win of career). Micro-Lite Heat Two
was topped by David Gravel (227th of
career). NOS Energy Drink Heat Three
was claimed by Logan Schuchart
(112th of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series head
to Brandon, SD for the Billion Auto
Huset’s High Bank Nationals
presented by Menards. The massive
four-night event is set for June
21-24. The three prelims will award
a stout $20,000-to-win before the
finale features the largest payday
in Series history with $250,000
going to the winner. For tickets,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the
track, watch all of the action live
on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40
Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1]; 2. 2-David
Gravel[4]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[11]; 4.
41-Carson Macedo[5]; 5. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[6]; 6. 5-Spencer
Bayston[2]; 7. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[7]; 8. 1A-Jacob Allen[3]; 9.
83-James McFadden[10]; 10. 15-Donny
Schatz[12]; 11. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[8]; 12. 9-Kasey Kahne[13];
13. 7S-Robbie Price[9]; 14. 17B-Bill
Balog[15]; 15. 20G-Noah Gass[14];
16. 1-Brenham Crouch[17]; 17.
49J-Josh Schneiderman[16]; 18.
23-Russel Borland[19]; 19. 6-Bill
Rose[18]; 20. 87A-Austin
Hartmann[20]; 21. 26-Preston
Ruh[22]; 22. 19B-Jack Berger[21];
23. (DNS) U2-Jack Vanderboom; 24.
(DNS) 49T-Jarrod Schneiderman
HOT SUACE
HANGS ON: Gio Scelzi Survives Last
Lap Slider for Beaver Dam Victory
The Series
rookie earns his first win of 2023
and the sixth of his career
BEAVER DAM, WI (June 16, 2023) - Two
years ago, Gio Scelzi felt he gave a win
away at Beaver Dam Raceway. After
leading the opening 19 circuits, Scelzi
got held up in lapped traffic allowing
Sheldon Haudenschild by. Scelzi was
forced to settle for second that night.
On Friday night at the Wisconsin oval,
the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car rookie contender had no
intentions of déjà vu. Scelzi led all 30
laps of the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial
opening night – sealing the deal by
holding off a final corner slide job
from David Gravel.
“First off, thank you (David Gravel)
for racing me like a true competitor. I
think anybody else would’ve slid up into
me and forced me out of my line,” Scelzi
said in Victory Lane. “I’ve given a lot
of these away here, especially in 2021,
so it’s cool to win one. I’m happy for
Adam Clark to get his first win as a
crew chief.”
The victory was the first of Scelzi’s
rookie World of Outlaws campaign. It’s
the sixth of his career and first since
Bakersfield Speedway on March 25 of last
year – snapping a 64-race winless streak
with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The
Fresno, CA native is the 17th different
driver to win a World of Outlaws race at
Beaver Dam and only the second from
California.
After the disappointment of 2021 and
the enthusiasm of the crowd, Scelzi’s
first win in the state of Wisconsin felt
especially rewarding.
“This is cool,” Scelzi said. “I’ve
wanted to win in Wisconsin. I don’t know
why, but the fans seem to be so
enthusiastic here, and they love seeing
the World of Outlaws.”
Scelzi began the NOS Energy Drink
Feature from the pole courtesy of
topping the Toyota Racing Dash. The
21-year-old rocketed ahead of Gravel
when the green flag flew.
As they clicked off the early laps,
Gravel stayed close behind Scelzi with
Brad Sweet not too far behind him. The
racing surface proved to be
multi-grooved with neither the top or
the bottom on either side of the track
proving to be the better line. Scelzi
was able to use either line and maintain
speed as were those pursuing him.
James McFadden slipped by Carson
Macedo in the early going and closed in
on the top trio as they neared traffic.
Once they reached the tail of the
field, Scelzi began to slice through
slower cars and extend his advantage.
The race approached the halfway point,
and Gravel and Sweet began to find their
footing in traffic and close back in on
the KCP Racing #18.
Scelzi, Gravel, and Sweet were all
under a blanket as the laps moved beyond
halfway, and as the action was heating
up in traffic, the race’s one and only
yellow flag flew on lap 23. Lapped cars
collided, and fourth-running McFadden
was collected, but he managed to keep
rolling and maintain his position for
the restart with eight circuits
remaining.
When the green lights came back on
for the restart, it appeared Scelzi may
pull away comfortably for the win. But
on the last lap, Scelzi guessed which
line the lapped car in front of him was
going to use in Turns 1 and 2. Scelzi
went to the bottom and slipped up
slightly on corner exit.
“Brenham (Crouch) was running the top
there almost the whole race in (Turns) 1
and 2, and I thought he would and kind
of pinned myself behind him and wheelied
and kind of hung myself off Turn 2, and
you’ve got to know the slider is
coming,” Scelzi explained.
The slider did come as Gravel turned
down the hill out of Turn 2 and got a
massive run on Scelzi heading into the
final set of corners. The Watertown, CT
native threw the Big Game Motorsports #2
in hard but respectfully left Scelzi a
lane – one he used to drive by and get
to the checkered flag first.
With his first win of the year under
his belt, Scelzi is already hungry for
more. Tomorrow’s Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial
finale puts $20,000 on the line – a
paycheck Scelzi is eager to take home.
“Tomorrow will be huge,” Scelzi said.
“Tomorrow is the big money, so we’ll
bring our A-game.”
The second place finish for Gravel
marked his fifth podium in the last
seven Beaver Dam races. He’s now up to a
Series-high 14 top threes this year as
he continues to pursue his first World
of Outlaws title. Gravel said he felt
that running second was an advantage but
that he miscalculated the last corner
slider, leaving him desiring a do-over
on the last lap.
“I just think with him leading and me
running second I could react to where he
was going,” Gravel commented. “I think
the bottom was for sure faster in
(Turns) 1 and 2, and when lap traffic
was running there, he had to move
around. That made me be able to run the
diamond move down there. I wish I could
take the last lap back. I really think I
could’ve won that race. I just tried to
dive too low on my slider, and when I
slid across, I hit the black and got
real sideways and lost all my speed.”
Completing the top three was
four-time and reigning champion and the
current points leader – Brad Sweet. “The
Big Cat” earned his 13th podium of the
season aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing #49
and his sixth in 13 starts at Beaver
Dam. The Grass Valley, CA native enjoyed
how versatile the racing surface was and
noted he needed only a little more speed
to have a shot to win.
“The racetrack was awesome, top,
bottom, middle at times, and super
racy,” Sweet said. “I just think the two
guys in front of me were just a little
bit better, and track position was kind
of key. I think if I was out front, I
would’ve had a car that was capable of
winning tonight. That’s all you can ask
for. We’ll just try to come back
tomorrow and make some subtle
improvements.”
James McFadden and Sheldon
Haudenschild rounded out the top five.
With Gravel’s second place effort, he
cut slightly into Sweet’s championship
lead, trimming it down to 12 markers.
Brenham Crouch earned the night’s KSE
Racing Hard Charger in his first World
of Outlaws Feature start.
Sheldon Haudenschild claimed the
night’s Simpson Performance Products
QuickTime for the first time this season
and the 26th time of his career.
Haudenschild also topped CASE No.1
Engine Oil Heat One (89th Heat Race win
of career). Micro-Lite Heat Two went to
Carson Macedo (101st of career). NOS
Energy Drink Heat Three was claimed by
Gio Scelzi (28th of career).
UP NEXT: The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
are back at Beaver Dam Raceway on
Saturday, June 17 for the $20,000 to win
finale of the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial.
For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track,
catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps):
1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 2. 2-David
Gravel[2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 4.
83-James McFadden[5]; 5. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[6]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen[7];
7. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 8. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[11]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[8];
10. 5-Spencer Bayston[9]; 11. 9-Kasey
Kahne[10]; 12. 17B-Bill Balog[12]; 13.
20G-Noah Gass[16]; 14. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[13]; 15. 7S-Robbie Price[14];
16. 23-Russel Borland[15]; 17. 49J-Josh
Schneiderman[19]; 18. 1-Brenham
Crouch[22]; 19. U2-Jack Vanderboom[20];
20. 87A-Austin Hartmann[17]; 21. (DNF)
6-Bill Rose[18]; 22. (DNF) 19B-Jack
Berger[21]
1 MONTH ALERT: 40th Kings Royal Brings
$175,000 Payday
ROSSBURG, OH (June 14, 2023) – A new king
will be crowned at Eldora Speedway in July.
King the 40th.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series returns to the “Big E” for
the two-day Kings Royal weekend – featuring
the Knight Before the Kings Royal on Friday,
July 14, and the $175,000-to-win 40th Kings
Royal on Saturday, July 15.
Brent Marks made history at the 39th
edition of the event last year, winning his
first Kings Royal event and second
six-figure race in three days – having won
the $100,000-to-win Historical Big 1 the
Thursday before the Kings Royal. When the
Series visited Eldora in May, Logan
Schuchart and Rico Abreu claimed victories,
hoping to translate them into their first
Kings Royal triumph this year.
There have been five different Kings
Royal winners in the last five years.
Ten-time Series champion and five-time Kings
Royal winner Donny Schatz is the last driver
to win the event in back-to-back (to back)
years (2016-2018).
What you need to know:
Track:
1/2-mile in Rossburg, OH
More Event Info
Times (ET):
2 p.m. Pit Gates Open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates Open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to Follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Previous Kings Royal winners:
2022 – Brent Marks
2021 – Tyler Courtney
2020 – Kyle Larson*
2019 – Brad Sweet
2018 – Donny Schatz
2017 – Donny Schatz
2016 – Donny Schatz
2015 – Shane Stewart
2014 – Kerry Madsen
2013 – Brad Sweet
2012 – Sammy Swindell
2011 – Tyler Walker
2010 – Steve Kinser
2009 – Donny Schatz
2008 – Daryn Pittman
2007 – Donny Schatz
2006 – Joey Saldana
2005 – Steve Kinser
2004 – Jason Sides
2003 – Steve Kinser
2002 – Joey Saldana
2001 – Mark Kinser
2000 – Dale Blaney
1999 – Sammy Swindell
1998 – Jac Haudenschild
1997 – Steve Kinser
1996 – Johnny Herrera
1995 – Dave Blaney
1994 – Jac Haudenschild
1993 – Dave Blaney
1992 – Sammy Swindell
1991 – Steve Kinser
1990 – Doug Wolfgang
1989 – Bobby Davis Jr.
1988 – Steve Kinser
1987 – Jac Haudenschild
1986 – Don Kreitz Jr.
1985 – Doug Wolfgang
1984 – Steve Kinser
If you can’t make it to the track, you
can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
Appalachian Midget Week Features
Additional Points Fund for Five Races in
Five Nights
CONCORD, NC (June 13, 2023) – The Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
will host its first-ever weeklong miniseries
this summer – Aug. 8-12 – paying out an
additional points fund with a $2,500 check
on the line for the champion.
The inaugural Appalachian Midget Week
consists of five races in five days at five
different tracks across Pennsylvania and New
Jersey, boasting a $5,250 purse for the
top-five finishers in points – $2,500 to the
champion, $1,250 for second, $750 for third,
$500 for fourth and $250 for fifth.
Following the two-day Ironman 55 event at
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in
Pevely, MO, the Xtreme Outlaw stars will
journey to Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway in
Newmanstown, PA, to get Midget Week started
on Tuesday, Aug. 8.
From there, the Series takes on Action
Track USA (Aug. 9), Linda’s Speedway (Aug.
10), Path Valley Speedway (Aug. 11) and
Bridgeport Speedway (Aug. 12), all paying
$4,000 to the Feature winner. A separate
points tally will be kept over all five
races, using the current Xtreme Outlaw
points championship scale, and award the top
five drivers with their checks at the
conclusion of the final event.
All five races are co-sanctioned with the
American Racing Driver’s Club (ARDC) and
will reward the highest-finishing ARDC
driver in each Feature with a $100 bonus.
Other cash bonuses include the $100 Whitz RC
Racing Products Quick Time Award, $100 for
every Heat Race winner, $100 for each
DIRTVision Hard Charger Award, plus $50 for
the first non-transfer driver in every Last
Chance Showdown event.
The miniseries gets underway with the
opening race at Clyde Martin Memorial
Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Tickets will be
on sale at the gate; if you can’t be there
to watch in person, stream every lap live
from all five races with a FAST PASS
subscription to DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is
brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official
Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title
sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing
Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and
SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider).
Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz
Racing Products.
Temperatures are on the rise as summer nears, and Donny Schatz is beginning to heat up.
Tracks get slick. Grip is scarce. And humidity plays with the density of air. These conditions have always brought out the best in the 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion. And 2023 has been no exception.
After combating struggles through the first couple months of the campaign, Schatz has resembled his prime self since the beginning of May. In the last nine races, Schatz has collected six podiums, including a pair of victories at Attica Raceway Park and Sharon Speedway. The podium tally would likely be seven if it weren’t for a late-race flat tire at Atomic Speedway. He’s also missed only one Toyota Dash over that stretch – a key aspect to their success.
“We’ve gotten ourselves qualified. I think that’s the most important part,” Schatz commented. “You can’t start in the third and fourth row of the Heat Races and think you’re going to get in the Dash unless something drastic happens. Nobody really does that. The guys have worked hard. They’ve done their homework, just kind of fine-tuned.
“Like I said, it’s all about getting qualified well. Then, you can work on your car a little bit and try a few different things in the Heats and the Dashes. The tracks where you have to drive with any sort of control, we’ve been good at. Lawrenceburg (Speedway) we weren’t all that good at, but honestly it was completely different than when we’ve been there in the past. Normally, there was a little bit of a bottom at times, but this was basically just a death slider race. That’s why we didn’t have the best result. But pretty much everything else the last month has been great – a couple wins and some podiums. You’ve got to be consistent. That’s where we want to be.”
A primary catalyst to their results is the performance of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team’s Ford FPS 410 engine. With steadfast diligence, they’ve made progress in their motor program, leading to a more comfortable feeling and allowing Schatz to drive the way he prefers.
“Everybody at Ford and Ron Shaver that have been working on it are just continually trying to improve with baby steps,” Schatz said. “We’re getting pretty close. We’re getting back to where I can move my foot and being able to race.”
In addition to the program being in a good place, Schatz noted the Ford’s functionality excels during the summer stretch.
“The cylinder heads on these Ford motors are very efficient,” Schatz explained. “They are super efficient. Sometimes they get running to where they get pumping so hard that when you start to close the butterflies off and cut the air off, they keep running a little bit. And that’s where it kind of helps us come these summertime months when the air is bad. There’s not as much air in there to mix it with fuel and do that.”
Looking ahead, the schedule suggests Schatz could continue his current pace. Next up is a visit to one of his home tracks – River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) – on Friday, June 2 – where the Fargo, ND driver’s record is impeccable. In 29 Series starts, he’s won 12 times, podiumed on 21 occasions, and finished no worse than seventh.
“It’s a forgiving place,” Schatz said of his results at River Cities. “I’ve learned where you can get yourself in trouble and not get yourself in trouble. And we’ve been very fortunate to always have a good race car there. Everything’s really just worked there. There are multiple grooves. Everytime we go there we seem to have a pretty decent racetrack.”
Another upcoming event close to home for Schatz is the Husets High Bank Nationals (June 21-24) in Brandon, SD – also the home state of his crew chief Steve “Scuba” Swenson. The four-day event will conclude with a $250,000-to-win Feature – the richest payday in World of Outlaws history.
“It’s definitely a place I cut my teeth at,” Schatz said of Husets. “I spent a lot of Sunday nights there. I tore a lot of stuff up there. I made a lot of memories there, and I’ve managed to win a few races too. We’re looking forward to it. I think when everybody heard it was paying $250,000 to win, we all thought, ‘Man, is Tod (Quiring, track owner) insane?’ But it’s cool that we can get that opportunity to race for that sort of money. It’s what you strive for. They work hard at trying to put on the best races they can.”
Schatz will be poised to maintain his recent performance for the remainder of the season as the third-winningest driver in Series history is in pursuit of his 11th championship. The early season troubles dug him a sizable hole but continuing to perform the way he has and maintaining a pragmatic perspective could lead the racing legend back into the title hunt.
“To win a championship you’ve got to be consistent,” Schatz said. “When you can’t win, you’ve got to have seconds and thirds. We’ve been in that form the last month, but I think we’ve dug just a little bit too big of a hole to dig out of it. But there’s still a lot of racing left, so we’re just going to keep down this path to get as much of it as we can, and maybe we’ll still have an opportunity going right down to the last race to have a race for a championship.”
Catch Donny Schatz in action with the World of Outlaws this weekend at River Cities (June 2) & Ogilvie Raceway (June 3). For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all of the action on DIRTVision.
Jesse Love Conquers Tri-City, Xtreme Outlaw Field for First National Midget Victory
McIntosh bags sixth-straight top-two finish, McDermand Hard Charger 16th-to-fourth
PONTOON BEACH, IL (June 1, 2023) – It’s been a long time coming for Jesse Love. A winner of races on both asphalt and dirt in his career, but never a national Midget event.
That was until Thursday night, when he broke through to Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Victory Lane at Tri-City Speedway.
“It feels great,” Love said. “I’ve been trying to win one of these races for what feels like a long time.”
The 18-year-old racer from Redwood City, CA, gave CB Industries team owner Chad Boat his fourth career Series victory and a $4,000 check.
“Chad just believes in me a lot,” Love said. “When you have people that believe in you as much as they do, you just start believing in yourself.
“Chad’s a lot more than a car owner now, he’s one of my best friends. Can’t thank him enough for believing in me and helping me get better every day.”
Love began the night on the right foot, laying down the fastest Qualifying lap of all 21 cars in the pits to earn the Whitz Racing Products Quick Time Award. A third-place finish in his Heat Race earned him a Feature starting spot on the outside pole after the inversion draw, which he took full advantage of in the opening laps.
For the first 26 laps, Love chased polesitter Ryan Timms around the 3/8-mile oval but was unable to make any headway. Timms was heavily gapping the field after every restart and had built a 1.5 second lead as he crossed the stripe to complete Lap 26 when the caution was thrown for Keith Kunz Motorsports teammate Taylor Reimer with a flat right-rear tire atop Turn 4.
Shortly after the caution was thrown, fellow KKM teammate Jade Avedisian came to a stop on the backstretch, also with a flat right-rear tire. Seconds later, Timms pulled into the work area with a right-rear flat of his own.
“There was like seven laps or so where [my car] was just shaking real bad and I didn’t know why,” Love said, referring to the laps he ran under green since the restart prior. “I thought surely it’s not a right-rear tire going down.”
“And then, sure as heck, three cars dropped right-rear tires at the same time. So, I thought I had a right-rear going down.”
This handed the lead over to Love with only four laps remaining. With uncertainty about his tires beginning to creep into his mind, Love could already feel the pressure from the Series points leader behind him.
“I was kinda sure it was Cannon, which is never somebody you want right behind you on a restart,” Love said. “I just had to get the best restart I could.”
What he didn’t know was that behind him, McIntosh was having doubts of his own.
“Under the yellow, I could feel the bounce of the car,” McIntosh said. “Something felt wrong.”
A deflating right-front tire on the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08 had reared its ugly head as McIntosh hit the throttle for the final restart, which he said hindered his car’s abilities.
Though McIntosh got within striking distance at one point, he was unable to make the move in the end. Love drove under the checkered flag to collect his first victory with the Series, while McIntosh came home second.
“It kinda seemed like something weird there because it was all three KKM cars all at the same time,” McIntosh said. “I kinda felt okay at the same time. Unfortunately, it got our right-front instead.
“I think if we restart that [with an inflated tire] – 100 percent we have a shot at it.”
Fifth-starting Landon Brooks came home third and bagged his first career podium finish with the Series – a great rebound night after suffering back-to-back DNFs last week at Millbridge Speedway.
“I knew we would be good,” Brooks said. “Every other race besides Millbridge, we’ve been really good. I wasn’t too worried about it.”
Chase McDermand, current runner-up in Series points, was the DIRTVision Hard Charger Award winner, advancing 12 spots in his charge from 16th on the starting grid to finish fourth. Defending Series champion Zach Daum rounded out the top-five in his first night at the controls of his new ride – the Trifecta Motorsports #7U.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets are back in action Friday night, June 2, for the first of a two-race stay at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, IL. Tickets will be available at the gate; stream all the action live on DIRTVision if you can’t make it to the track.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 84-Jesse Love[2]; 2. 08-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 3. 2X-Landon Brooks[5]; 4. 40-Chase McDermand[16]; 5. 7U-Zach Daum[10]; 6. 97-Gavin Miller[9]; 7. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[13]; 8. 44-Branigan Roark[20]; 9. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 10. 26-Chance Crum[18]; 11. 67-Ryan Timms[1]; 12. 25K-Taylor Reimer[8]; 13. 97K-Cooper Williams[17]; 14. 17B-Austin Barnhill[15]; 15. 31K-Alex Midkiff[19]; 16. 19-Daison Pursley[6]; 17. 08X-Ricky Stenhouse Jr[7]; 18. 31B-Kyle Beilman[14]; 19. 19M-Holly Shelton[21]; 20. 21K-Karter Sarff[12]; 21. 5G-Gavan Boschele[11]
SUMMERTIME SPECIALIST: Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart Racing Picking Up Early Season Steam
Schatz has turned his season around heading into River Cities and Ogilvie
GRAND FORKS, ND (June 1, 2023) - Temperatures are on the rise as summer nears, and Donny Schatz is beginning to heat up. Tracks get slick. Grip is scarce. And humidity plays with the density of air. These conditions have always brought out the best in the 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion. And 2023 has been no exception.
After combating struggles through the first couple months of the campaign, Schatz has resembled his prime self since the beginning of May. In the last nine races, Schatz has collected six podiums, including a pair of victories at Attica Raceway Park and Sharon Speedway. The podium tally would likely be seven if it weren’t for a late-race flat tire at Atomic Speedway. He’s also missed only one Toyota Dash over that stretch – a key aspect to their success.
“We’ve gotten ourselves qualified. I think that’s the most important part,” Schatz commented. “You can’t start in the third and fourth row of the Heat Races and think you’re going to get in the Dash unless something drastic happens. Nobody really does that. The guys have worked hard. They’ve done their homework, just kind of fine-tuned.
“Like I said, it’s all about getting qualified well. Then, you can work on your car a little bit and try a few different things in the Heats and the Dashes. The tracks where you have to drive with any sort of control, we’ve been good at. Lawrenceburg (Speedway) we weren’t all that good at, but honestly it was completely different than when we’ve been there in the past. Normally, there was a little bit of a bottom at times, but this was basically just a death slider race. That’s why we didn’t have the best result. But pretty much everything else the last month has been great – a couple wins and some podiums. You’ve got to be consistent. That’s where we want to be.”
A primary catalyst to their results is the performance of the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team’s Ford FPS 410 engine. With steadfast diligence, they’ve made progress in their motor program, leading to a more comfortable feeling and allowing Schatz to drive the way he prefers.
“Everybody at Ford and Ron Shaver that have been working on it are just continually trying to improve with baby steps,” Schatz said. “We’re getting pretty close. We’re getting back to where I can move my foot and being able to race.”
In addition to the program being in a good place, Schatz noted the Ford’s functionality excels during the summer stretch.
“The cylinder heads on these Ford motors are very efficient,” Schatz explained. “They are super efficient. Sometimes they get running to where they get pumping so hard that when you start to close the butterflies off and cut the air off, they keep running a little bit. And that’s where it kind of helps us come these summertime months when the air is bad. There’s not as much air in there to mix it with fuel and do that.”
Looking ahead, the schedule suggests Schatz could continue his current pace. Next up is a visit to one of his home tracks – River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) – on Friday, June 2 – where the Fargo, ND driver’s record is impeccable. In 29 Series starts, he’s won 12 times, podiumed on 21 occasions, and finished no worse than seventh.
“It’s a forgiving place,” Schatz said of his results at River Cities. “I’ve learned where you can get yourself in trouble and not get yourself in trouble. And we’ve been very fortunate to always have a good race car there. Everything’s really just worked there. There are multiple grooves. Everytime we go there we seem to have a pretty decent racetrack.”
Another upcoming event close to home for Schatz is the Husets High Bank Nationals (June 21-24) in Brandon, SD – also the home state of his crew chief Steve “Scuba” Swenson. The four-day event will conclude with a $250,000-to-win Feature – the richest payday in World of Outlaws history.
“It’s definitely a place I cut my teeth at,” Schatz said of Husets. “I spent a lot of Sunday nights there. I tore a lot of stuff up there. I made a lot of memories there, and I’ve managed to win a few races too. We’re looking forward to it. I think when everybody heard it was paying $250,000 to win, we all thought, ‘Man, is Tod (Quiring, track owner) insane?’ But it’s cool that we can get that opportunity to race for that sort of money. It’s what you strive for. They work hard at trying to put on the best races they can.”
Schatz will be poised to maintain his recent performance for the remainder of the season as the third-winningest driver in Series history is in pursuit of his 11th championship. The early season troubles dug him a sizable hole but continuing to perform the way he has and maintaining a pragmatic perspective could lead the racing legend back into the title hunt.
“To win a championship you’ve got to be consistent,” Schatz said. “When you can’t win, you’ve got to have seconds and thirds. We’ve been in that form the last month, but I think we’ve dug just a little bit too big of a hole to dig out of it. But there’s still a lot of racing left, so we’re just going to keep down this path to get as much of it as we can, and maybe we’ll still have an opportunity going right down to the last race to have a race for a championship.”
Catch Donny Schatz in action with the World of Outlaws this weekend at River Cities (June 2) & Ogilvie Raceway (June 3). For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all of the action on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Northern Swing Brings World of Outlaws to River Cities, Ogilvie Debut
The Greatest Show on Dirt shifts regions of the country for its next big stretch
GRAND FORKS, ND (May 31, 2023) - For the first time in 2023, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are northbound.
After two consecutive weekends in Ohio followed by a Monday visit to Indiana, nearly 15 hours of driving will bring the tour to its next destination.
The Greatest Show on Dirt heads to River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) on Friday, June 2 for the Gerdau presents the 1st Leg of the Northern Tour followed by the Series debut at Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, MN) on Saturday, June 3.
The weekend promises to bring plenty of excitement. River Cities is known for offering some of the most thrilling action with many grooves and plenty of space for sliders. The quarter mile bullring is known as longtime Series announcer, Johnny Gibson’s, favorite track for a reason.
Ogilvie provides the unknowns of a track new to the Series with no experience imbalance. No drivers will have an advantage in the laps department, and all will be vying for the right to be called the first winner in Series history at the Minnesota track at the Wagamon Brothers presents the Big O Showdown.
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Let’s look at the top storylines to watch this weekend:
MACEDO ON THE MOVE: After a short, rough stretch that saw Carson Macedo post an 11.5 average finish over four races, the Jason Johnson Racing driver has rebounded in a big way.
Macedo has earned top five finishes in five consecutive races with four podiums in that span. Over that stretch, his average finish sits at a superb 2.6. The recent performance has elevated him into a tie for the points lead with Brad Sweet.
River Cities on Friday presents the Lemoore, CA native with an opportunity to take sole possession of the top spot. In six starts in Grand Forks, Macedo has podiumed in half including a win last June.
DONNY’S DOMAIN: North Dakota is where Donny Schatz has called home all his life, and the Fargo driver has had quite the home field advantage in Grand Forks.
Schatz has appeared at all 29 Series visits to River Cities Speedway. In those starts, he’s won 12 times, landed on the podium on 21 occasions, and owns an astonishing 2.5 average finish. His only two finishes outside of the top five were a pair of sevenths. From 2015 to 2018, Schatz topped seven of eight River Cities races.
The 10-time Series champion cooled off slightly over Memorial Day Weekend from his recent hot streak but did still notch a podium on the second night at Atomic. He heads into the weekend aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 tied for fifth in points.
GRAND FORKS GLORY: While Schatz has made it difficult for others to experience Victory Lane at River Cities, a handful of other active competitors have conquered the quarter mile.
Four-time and reigning champion – Brad Sweet – is the defending River Cities race winner after claiming last August’s visit. “The Big Cat” has won two of the last three to make himself one of only five drivers with multiple triumphs at the facility. A third victory on Friday would equal him with Craig Dollansky for the second most River Cities wins.
The driver currently third in points – David Gravel – topped a 2017 visit to Grand Forks. While it has been six years since that victory, he’s been solid as of late with no finish worse than seventh in his past seven River Cities starts.
Two years after Gravel’s triumph, Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart made the trip to River Cities Victory Lane. The win was one of four podiums that Schuchart has picked up at the facility in 15 attempts.
Kyle Larson snagged a 2020 World of Outlaws win at River Cities with a wild last lap, last corner pass.
EMPTY NOTEBOOKS: The debut at Ogilvie will present a unique set of circumstances for the drivers and teams. Occasionally, some drivers will have previous experience at a track before the World of Outlaws visit. But Ogilvie so seldom hosts winged Sprint Car racing that there haven’t been opportunities for laps. It will be as close to a clean slate race as you can get.
The most recent World of Outlaws track debut was last March when Brad Sweet bested the field at Vado Speedway Park in New Mexico.
Another recent Series track debut yielded a major milestone moment in the sport’s history when Donny Schatz collected his 300th World of Outlaws win at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway in 2021. That same year the World of Outlaws also had their first races at Magnolia Motor Speedway (won by Sheldon Haudenschild) and Dirt on The Rev (won by David Gravel).
ON THE GASS: During his time with the World of Outlaws tour, Noah Gass has proven River Cities to be one of his best tracks.
Two years ago was when the Mounds, OK native first tackled select Series events, and in 13 starts in 2021, Gass’ earned his best finish (12th) in Grand Forks. Then last year during his rookie campaign as a full-time competitor, Gass picked up one of his two top 10s on the year at the bullring.
Through 16 Feature starts in 2023, Gass’ best result is 14th in Pevely, MO, and he’ll look to better that mark Friday where he’s found past success.
NOSA NAMES: River Cities is a routine stop on the Northern Outlaws Sprint Association (NOSA) tour, meaning some of the top northern names may be in attendance looking to compete on home turf against the best.
Per usual, Mark Dobmeier leads the charge for the locals. Less than two weeks ago, the Grand Forks native collected his Series-best 176th career NOSA win at River Cities. Of his 44 career World of Outlaws top-10s, 20 have come at his home track including a pair of podiums.
Austin Pierce is another of the consistently strong local competitors. In the last two seasons he’s racked up 13 NOSA victories at River Cities, and the Grand Forks oval is home to his one career World of Outlaws top 10 (2016).
Other NOSA names to watch include Jade Hastings, Brendan Mullen, Greg Nikitenko, and more.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, June 2 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Saturday, June 3 at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (24/80 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (3344PTS) 2. 41 – Carson Macedo (-3344PTS) 3. 2 – David Gravel (-8PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-148PTS) 5. 15 – Donny Schatz (-174PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-174PTS) 7. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-254PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-280PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-434PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-504PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (11 Drivers):
5 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
4 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24), James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83)
2 wins – Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15), Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
1 win – Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39)
FEATURE LAPS LED (14 Drivers):
140 laps – Brad Sweet
106 laps – Rico Abreu
95 laps – Carson Macedo
92 laps – David Gravel
90 laps – James McFadden
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
44 laps – Logan Schuchart
43 laps – Brent Marks
41 laps – Donny Schatz
37 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi
3 laps – Brady Bacon
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (9 Drivers):
7 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
6 QuickTimes – David Gravel
3 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi
HEAT RACE WINNERS (21 Drivers):
14 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
13 Heat Wins – David Gravel
8 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid
7 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi, Anthony Macri
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Parker Price-Miller, Justin Peck, Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden
1 Heat Win – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Cory Eliason
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (33 Drivers):
19 Dashes – Carson Macedo
18 Dashes – David Gravel
16 Dashes – Brad Sweet
13 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
12 Dashes – Donny Schatz
10 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Rico Abreu, Gio Scelzi
8 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid
6 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks, James McFadden
5 Dashes – Spencer Bayston, Brock Zearfoss
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Justin Peck, Danny Dietrich
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Tyler Courtney
1 Dash – Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Garet Williamson, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker, Kyle Larson
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (17 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Parker Price-Miller
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (20 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden, Tyler Courtney, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Brad Sweet, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan
PODIUM FINISHES (20 Drivers):
11 Podiums – David Gravel
10 Podiums – Brad Sweet
9 Podiums – Carson Macedo
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Brent Marks, James McFadden
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Spencer Bayston, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson
TOP 10 FINISHES (40 Drivers):
22 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
21 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
17 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
15 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
14 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi
13 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston, Buddy Kofoid
12 Top 10s – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
10 Top 10s – James McFadden
8 Top 10s – Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
6 Top 10s – Brent Marks
5 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
4 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller
1 Top 10 – Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker, Skylar Gee, Cole Duncan
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
22. Fri, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
23. Sat, May 27 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
24. Mon, May 29 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / James McFadden (3)
HOMEGROWN: McDermand, Mounce/Stout Motorsports Emerging as Title Contenders Illinois driver returns home for Xtreme Outlaw tripleheader this weekend at Tri-City, Wayne County
CONCORD, NC (May 31, 2023) – In a world of Midget racing Goliaths, Chase McDermand is the proverbial David on the national scene. Armed with two cars, a few engines and his parents’ plumbing business as a sponsor on the side, he’s competing with — and beating — some of the best the sport has to offer.
The 22-year-old from Springfield, IL, is in his second full season with Mounce/Stout Motorsports and has won twice with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota already this year. Hot on the trail of his first national championship, McDermand is showing what’s possible with his mostly homegrown operation.
“I just try to do the most with what I have, and we’ve been able to do quite a bit with that,” he said. “We’ve been really blessed to have the success that we’ve had. I’m proud of the team as a whole.”
The Series returns to his home state of Illinois for a three-day race weekend this Thursday-Saturday at Tri-City Speedway and Wayne County Speedway. He’s currently 89 points out of the Series points lead with roughly three quarters of the season left to be contested.
Despite posting back-to-back third-place finishes last week at Millbridge Speedway, his gap to points leader Cannon McIntosh jumped 30 points after McIntosh swept both nights of competition. That gap doesn’t scare him, though, and neither does his competition.
“On the track, they’re all just racecars,” McDermand said. “When I can, I try to just see numbers. It doesn’t matter what engine is under the hood or who’s driving the car — to an extent — they’re all just racecars out there.”
He said it’s how he tries to approach the situation every time he straps into his car. Competing night-in and night-out against drivers with corporate sponsors, driver development programs and revered crew chiefs doesn’t faze him. It’s a challenge he’s willing to take on in pursuit of something he’s wanted for a long time.
“I remember just five or six years ago, being at the races at Jacksonville or Lincoln watching the Midget Week shows, wanting to be a part of where I am right now,” McDermand said. “Now that we’re here, we’re in contention for the championship. It just makes it real.”
Though he’s right where he needs to be in the standings, he did not begin the season in that position. A rough start to his night in the season opener in Du Quoin, IL, sent him back to the trailer early without a spot in the main event, dropping him way down in the standings. But the team rallied the next night, climbing from 12th on the starting grid to second by the checkered flag.
Since then, it’s been smooth sailing for McDermand and the team, posting podium finishes in all but two events thus far.
“After Du Quoin, I feel like it’s been uphill in terms of good progress,” McDermand said. “We’ve had good speed. Just putting whole nights together and taking advantage of good starting positions, which we were able to do in the last four or five nights … it’s important to hit the ground running every night.”
From a historical perspective, McDermand is relatively new to the national Midget scene, but has a nice resume already built. He’s a graduate of the Badger Midget Auto Racing Association, garnering three consecutive championships in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
He paired with car owners Jay Mounce and Gavin Stout at the end of the 2021 season before taking on the entire POWRi national circuit together in 2022, where he won three races and placed fifth in the points standings against the toughest talent at Keith Kunz Motorsports, Chad Boat Industries and Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports.
Now in the thick of a championship battle, McDermand has reflected a bit on the impact of he and the team’s progress on their chances to win it all in 2023.
“As a whole, this is really the first time we’ve had a chance to run for a championship,” McDermand said. “The results have shown that the more experience I have, the better I am as a driver. The more experience the team has running up front, having speed, also makes them better. Both of those things combined [has been] giving us good results.”
McDermand and the Mounce/Stout Motorsports team are back in action with the rest of the stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series pres. by Toyota this Thursday-Saturday, June 1-3, at Tri-City Speedway and Wayne County Speedway (IL).
Tickets for all three nights will be available at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track to watch in person, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Midgets Take on Tri-City, Wayne County Before Summer Break
NASCAR stars Briscoe, Stenhouse expected to compete, Shelton makes Xtreme debut
PONTOON BEACH, IL (May 29, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota heads back to Illinois for a three-race weekend this Thursday-Saturday, June 1-3, at two tracks the tour has yet to hold competition.
Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL, kicks things off on Thursday, June 1 with the first of three 30-lap, $4,000-to-win Features for the weekend. The following two will be held at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, IL, Friday-Saturday, June 2-3.
The three-day stretch is the last batch of Xtreme Outlaw races before a multi-week summer break which ends with the next Series event on the calendar at Doe Run Raceway on Friday, July 21. Coupled with a visit to Southern Illinois Raceway the following evening, the weekend kicks off a stretch of four consecutive race weekends – culminating with a five-races-in-five-days, Speedweek-style event at five different tracks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Aug. 8-12.
Tickets for this weekend’s races will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the tracks to watch in person, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
GATEWAY TO THE DIRT – With the NASCAR events taking place in St. Louis this weekend, Cup Series regulars Chase Briscoe and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will be taking advantage of the nearby Xtreme Outlaw races and competing on the dirt.
Briscoe was scheduled to compete with the Series last week at Millbridge Speedway but suffered terminal mechanical failure in the opening Hot Laps session, ending his week early. He’ll now pilot a Mahindra Tractors, Spike Chassis #5 for Paul May Motorsports Friday and Saturday night at Wayne County.
Stenhouse is set to make his Series debut, piloting a third entry for Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports. The 2023 Daytona 500 winner took a Midget on track for the team during USAC’s marquee BC39 event in Indianapolis last year and has linked back up with them to take on Tri-City Thursday and Wayne County on Saturday.
GUESS WHO’S BACK – News of Holly Shelton’s long-awaited return to the seat of a dirt Midget broke several weeks ago, and now the time has come to get on track.
Shelton, the 27-year-old open-wheel racer from Gold River, CA, put her driving career on hold at the end of the 2018 season after three years driving for Keith Kunz Motorsports. She got the itch to compete again over the winter and has since paired with her close friends at Bundy Built Motorsports to get a car prepared for her Xtreme Outlaw debut Thursday at Tri-City.
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She’ll pilot a Spike Chassis with Bundy Built power in the event – a car which she tested last Thursday at Millbridge Speedway. She said it’s taken some adjustments to get used to her new power plant, compared to the Toyota Racing engine she’d driven with KKM, but is ready for the new challenge on a fast racetrack that she prefers over the smaller, more technical tracks.
GOING STREAKING – A dominant sweep of the Double Down Showdown at Millbridge last week boosted Cannon McIntosh’s lead in the Series points standings up to 89. He’s now finished either first or second in each of the last five Series races.
Next, he tackles the 1/3-mile and 1/5-mile ovals of Tri-City and Wayne County – both of which he’s done well racing in the past. In his last three starts at Tri-City, McIntosh hasn’t finished worse than seventh, and had a best finish of third there at the 2020 Gold Crown Midget Nationals. At Wayne County, he has two career top-10s with a best finish of fourth in the 2020 Jason Leffler Memorial.
He'll play teammate to Stenhouse this weekend as part of the Dave Mac stable, now emerging as the most competitive Midget teams in the nation.
HEADING HOME – It’s been a great stretch of races since the season opener for Chase McDermand. With podium finishes in each of the last four Series races, he’s riding a great wave of momentum as the Series heads back into his home state this weekend.
McDermand, 22, of Springfield, IL, has surged from lower than 20th in the points standings after the first race in March all the way up to second, now 89 points behind leader McIntosh with 3/4 of the season remaining. He did lose some ground in the standings to McIntosh after the two races at Millbridge, but back-to-back third-place finishes kept the championship goal within reach.
Historically, McDermand has not seen much of either track on tap for this weekend, but did finish eighth at Wayne County and 15th at Tri-City a year ago.
BACK FOR MORE – Gavan Boschele made his first starts of the season with the Series last week at Millbridge, posting finishes of sixth and fourth at the controls of the Keith Kunz Motorsports, Bullet/Toyota #5G.
Boschele, 15, of Mooresville, NC, is slated to race all three nights this weekend, making his debut at both facilities. He’ll have several of his KKM teammates beside him including Jade Avedisian, Gavin Miller, Taylor Reimer, Ryan Timms and Cooper Williams.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Thursday, June 1 at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL
Friday-Saturday, June 2-3 at Wayne County Speedway in Wayne City, IL
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
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Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
1. Cannon McIntosh (1520pts); 2. Chase McDermand 1431pts (-89); 3. Jade Avedisian 1422pts (-98); 4. Gavin Miller 1414pts (-106); 5. Chance Crum 1314pts (-206); 6. Kyle Jones 1288pts (-232); 7. Taylor Reimer 1279pts (-241); 8. Ethan Mitchell 1248pts (-272); 9. Zach Daum 1224pts (-278); 10. Landon Brooks 1220pts (-3000).
Toyota Feature winners (3 drivers)
4 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports)
2 wins – Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
1 win – Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (10 drivers)
69 laps – Cannon McIntosh
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
24 laps – Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
18 laps – Zach Daum
15 laps – Gavin Miller
2 laps – Ryan Timms
1 lap – Nick Drake
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (5 drivers)
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell, Cannon McIntosh
1 award – Gavin Miller, Daniel Whitley, Hayden Reinbold
Heat Race winners (16 drivers)
3 wins – Jade Avedisian
2 wins – Chance Crum, Nick Drake, Cannon McIntosh, Chase McDermand, Ethan Mitchell
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Gavin Miller, Thomas Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Zach Daum, Hayden Reinbold, Briggs Danner
High-points honors (7 drivers)
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Daniel Whitley, Landon Brooks, Briggs Danner, Hayden Reinbold
Last Chance Showdown wins (8 drivers)
2 wins – Kyle Jones
1 win – Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers, Chance Crum
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (7 drivers)
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum, Gavan Boschele, Taylor Reimer
Podium finishes (11 drivers)
6 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
5 podiums – Chase McDermand
2 podiums – Gavin Miller
1 podium – Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Taylor Reimer
Top-10 finishes (28 drivers)
6 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Gavin Miller
4 top-10s – Zach Daum, Kyle Jones, Chance Crum, Ethan Mitchell
3 top-10s – Landon Brooks, Thomas Meseraull, Taylor Reimer, Ryan Timms
2 top-10s – Corbin Rueschenberg, Briggs Danner, Gavan Boschele
1 top-10 – Shane Cottle, Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Austin Barnhill, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Daniel Whitley, Don Droud Jr., Mariah Ede, Nick Drake
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
6. Tue, May 22 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (3)
7. Wed, May 23 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Cannon McIntosh (4)
PERFECTION: Carson Macedo Sweeps the Night at Atomic for Second Win of Season
The Lemoore, CA native makes his first trip to Victory Lane since early March
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 27, 2023) - So many variables that could go wrong go into a night of racing with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars.
A poor pill draw could harm a qualifying effort. A mistimed heat race start. A low draw for the Dash. And of course, the chaos of a 24 car Feature can derail a night at any moment.
Coming out on top of every single one of the phases of a night of racing is a monumental task – one that Carson Macedo managed to conquer on Saturday night at Atomic Speedway.
Macedo sped to the Simpson QuickTime Award, topped CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One, and dominated the Toyota Racing Dash. Then finally, Macedo outdueled Donny Schatz in the NOS Energy Drink Feature before holding off a late charge from David Gravel to cap a sweep of the night at the Chillicothe, OH oval.
And the icing on the cake? Macedo celebrated his 27th birthday the day before, making the victory a belated birthday gift.
“My guys did an incredible job all night,” Macedo said. “Hell of a job to sweep the night. QuickTime. Won the Heat. Won the Dash. And to get the win in the Feature was pretty special. We’ve been on a little bit of a dry spell in the win column, but it feels good to get one tonight. I know we’ve been really close. We’ve been in contention just haven’t been able to close it out but happy with the job that we could do tonight.”
As Macedo mentioned, the victory ended a dry spell – snapping a 19-race winless streak dating back to Volusia Speedway Park on March 5. Macedo now owns 30 career World of Outlaws wins – enough to equal Bobby Allen for 22nd all-time. The Lemoore, CA native is only the third Californian to reach the 30-win mark – joining Brad Sweet (84 wins) and Jason Meyers (58 wins). After struggling early in his career at the 3/8ths-mile, Atomic is now the 21st different track Macedo has won at in Series competition.
“(Crew Chief) Philip (Dietz) just did a great job with my car,” Macedo said. “I think in the past here I’ve really struggled with the car driving around itself center off. I feel like no matter what I did here in the past I would end up with my right-rear hanging off the corners.”
Macedo’s path to his second win of the season was anything but an easy drive.
Starting from the pole, Macedo rocketed to the lead on the opening circuit aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41 as Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, and David Gravel went three-wide for second behind him.
Schatz arose with the runner-up spot and immediately went to work chasing down Macedo. On an early restart Schatz went side by side with Macedo for multiple laps in a fierce battle for lead. Macedo managed to maintain.
On the next restart with 26 laps to go, Gravel slid Schatz to takeover second briefly before Schatz came rolling back by a few laps later. Not long after he reclaimed second, Schatz rolled the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 on the bottom to perfection by Macedo to lead lap 18.
Over the next several laps, Macedo and Schatz displayed driving excellence with a back and forth duel. Macedo snatched the lead back on the cushion only to have Schatz come back by when Macedo struggled with a slower car.
On lap 24, Macedo roared around the cushion to take the top spot for good. The 27-year-old pulled away from Schatz and held off a charging David Gravel to complete the sweep of the night.
“There were so many stages of the race that I didn’t know where to be,” Macedo explained. “I felt like Donny was making such good speed down on the bottom. The couple times that I moved down I felt like I was in no man’s land down there. And I kind of thought that sticking to the top and whatever that gave me was going to be my result. I feel like the top, luckily for me, cleaned off really nice there with probably about 15 or 12 (laps) to go. And I could just feel myself grip back up.”
Behind Macedo, Gravel claimed the runner-up spot for his Series-best 11th podium of the season with Big Game Motorsports. The Watertown, CT native came away very satisfied with the result and found restart positioning to be vital toward achieving it.
“I made a little mistake on one of the lapped cars but honestly really happy to run second,” Gravel said. “I thought there for a while I wasn’t going to be on the podium, and my car was really good on the restarts restarting fourth. Every time I restarted fourth, I could get a good run down the straightaway. Restarting third on the bottom on that flat I just couldn’t get going.
“We had three different bar combinations in tonight, trying all sorts of things. And to be trying all these things and be on the podium is a good night.”
Rounding out the top-three was Donny Schatz after challenging for the victory throughout the race. The 10-time champion and his team continued to stay hot with their sixth podium in the last eight races. Schatz put forth all his effort, even trying a lower line when the track became top-dominant, but fell a little short of his third triumph of 2023. While he badly wanted the win, Schatz came away encouraged after yet another strong outing.
It's pretty hard to get back to that bottom once you’ve abused them (tires),” Schatz said. “I tried it and lost another spot, but second or third, it’s not a win so not much difference to me. When you go for the win, sometimes that’s what happens. Hats off to the whole Carquest team. These guys have a great race car. What we did in the Dash was incredible around the bottom line, and we just kind of have good drive everywhere.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and Gio Scelzi completed the top five.
With Brad Sweet finishing 11th, both Macedo and Gravel closed on him in the championship hunt. Sweet now leads Gravel by only 10 markers and Macedo by 14.
Cole Duncan earned the night’s KSE Racing Hard Charger with a drive from 17th to 10th.
Macedo’s Simpson QuickTime to begin the night was his sixth of the season (tied for most) and the 25th of his career.
Macedo’s victory in CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One was the 91st of his career. Buddy Kofoid topped NOS Energy Drink Heat Two for his ninth career Heat win, and David Gravel claimed NOS Energy Drink Heat Three for the 214th Heat victory of his career.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Indiana on Monday, May 29 for Lawrenceburg Speedway’s Federated Auto Parts Memorial Day Spectacular. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[4]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 6. 71-Michael Kofoid[5]; 7. 83-James McFadden[11]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 9. 1A-Jacob Allen[8]; 10. 22-Cole Duncan[17]; 11. 49-Brad Sweet[7]; 12. 5-Spencer Bayston[15]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[14]; 14. 9P-Parker Price Miller[19]; 15. 91-Cale Thomas[12]; 16. 20G-Noah Gass[22]; 17. 101-Cody Maroske[18]; 18. 1-Nate Dussel[16]; 19. 4-Danny Smith[25]; 20. 81-Lee Jacobs[23]; 21. 7S-Robbie Price[20]; 22. 2S-Nathan Skaggs[21]; 23. A79-Brandon Wimmer[10]; 24. 83X-Nate Reeser[24]; 25. 99-Skylar Gee[13]
ACING ATOMIC: Brad Sweet Rolls to Dominating Atomic Victory
The defending champion matches his 2022 win total early in 2023
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 26, 2023) - Brad Sweet continues to make powerful statement after powerful statement on the racetrack.
Last weekend the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship point leader opened the door slightly for the competition to close in with a pair of sub-par runs. To start this weekend, he kicked it shut. Sweet dominated Friday night at Chillicothe, OH’s Atomic Speedway – leading every lap of the NOS Energy Drink Feature on his way to a Series-best fifth win of the 2023 campaign. The Grass Valley, CA native held off charges from Kyle Larson and Carson Macedo to secure the checkered flag. Sweet is well aware that winning with The Greatest Show on Dirt is tough enough as is. But throw in having to beat a NASCAR Cup Series champion who has accomplished so much on dirt and it makes it even more gratifying.
“It’s good to win any race, but you always want to beat the best,” Sweet said. “And this World of Outlaws group is a great group of drivers. Then you bring in Kyle Larson and some of these other guys, too. Kyle is a talent that is so versatile and wins in every car. So, when he’s here and you can beat him, it definitely gives us a little more street credit.”
Sweet’s fifth win of the season marked the 84th of his World of Outlaws career – bringing him into a tie with Stevie Smith for the 10th most all-time. “The Big Cat” has already matched his win total from last season. Atomic is now the 46th different track he’s visited Victory Lane at in World of Outlaws competition.
“It was a fun race tonight,” Sweet said. “It was tricky. I’m just excited to get the first night out of the way and hopefully come back tomorrow stronger.”
After winning the Toyota Racing Dash, Sweet started the main event from the pole position with Larson to his outside. When the green flag flew, Sweet wasted no time jumping ahead of his brother-in-law.
As the lead duo neared the tail of the field, the race’s first yellow flag flew on lap 10 – setting up what would become a theme of the race. Whenever thick traffic was ahead of the leaders, the yellow lights would turn on for another caution nearly without fail.
While these yellows gave Sweet the benefit of clean air, it also lined up Larson alongside him for each restart. Sweet had to stay on top of his game aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing/Napa Auto Parts #49 to hold back Larson each time the green flag flew. And that’s exactly what he did.
Sweet exceled on every restart – gapping Larson by enough to make a move in Turns 1 and 2 impossible. Larson stayed close enough on one attempt to throw a slider but came up short.
“I was trying to trick him,” Sweet said of his strategy on the restarts. “I was trying to pick different spots to take off. The bottom was getting slicker, but I didn’t want to take off up top because I didn’t think it was good enough. You couldn’t put your right-rear in good dirt. It was just kind of a curb against the wall.”
On a late restart, Larson slipped off the track exiting Turn 2, allowing Carson Macedo to take the runner-up spot. As the laps dwindled, Macedo ran down Sweet as he entered traffic. Macedo attempted a slider when the white flag flew but couldn’t clear Sweet. As the two entered the final set of corners, the yellow flew once again – setting up a green-white-checkered finish.
On the restart, Sweet pulled ahead without issue and went on to win by slightly less than nine tenths of a second.
“I’m just really happy,” Sweet said. “You’ve got to control these races sometimes. I’m not sure if I had the best car or not. It’s hard to say. It was really tricky to see when you got to lapped traffic. You really got a feel off Turn 2, and the cushion kind of went over the turn, so I got a little free trying to keep my tires under me and not get spinning. But I think the key was definitely staying out front.”
After his late mishap that dropped him to fifth, Larson rebounded to reclaim the runner-up spot in only his second Series start of the year. The result marked Larson’s 57th career World of Outlaws podium and it came aboard the Paul Silva #57. Larson found himself wishing that lapped traffic could’ve been more of a factor as he battled for the win.
“I really just needed some long runs,” Larson said. “Everytime we caught traffic a yellow would come out. I just never got the opportunity to race in traffic, but I felt really good. I made a mistake there on whatever restart that was and got over the edge and fell back to fifth. Then I got rolling really good there in (Turns) 3 and 4 got back to their back bumper there at the white (flag). Then I was kind of happy there for that final caution and honestly was hoping they would get racing. I got a good launch off the top and was able to pass Carson there.”
Macedo held onto third to round out the podium – his seventh top-three finish of the season with Jason Johnson Racing. The birthday boy thought he might’ve had a shot to win on the final circuit until the last caution came out, dimming his hopes of a win on his birthday.
“I was bummed to see the caution come out,” Macedo admitted. “I didn’t clear him off of (Turn) 2, but I thought maybe I could throw something at him into Turn 3 and off of Turn 4. But it just didn’t work out that way. The yellow came out, and I thought, ‘Well, maybe I’ll have another shot.’ Brad was kind of chugging up there at the top, and I thought maybe he was going to fire off on the cushion. When he didn’t, I did and I don’t think it really gave me a very good run to that green-white-checkered. Then Kyle starts throwing bombs at me, and I was trying to race him. I knew that was going to be tough to win that battle.”
Completing the top-five was David Gravel and Skyler Gee. Gee made his way into the top-five from 19th – earning him the KSE Hard Charger for the night.
Sweet extended his advantage in the points to 28 markers over Gravel and 36 over Macedo.
David Gravel claimed the Simpson QuickTime Award – his Series-leading sixth of the year and the 103rd of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to David Gravel. NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by James McFadden, Carson Macedo, and Donny Schatz.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Atomic Speedway Saturday, May 26 before Monday’s (May 29) Federated Auto Parts Memorial Day Spectacular at Lawrenceburg Speedway. For tickets to Atomic, CLICK HERE. For tickets to Lawrenceburg, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 2. 57-Kyle Larson[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 4. 2-David Gravel[4]; 5. 99-Skylar Gee[19]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[11]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston[16]; 8. 83-James McFadden[7]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[8]; 10. 71-Michael Kofoid[12]; 11. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 12. 9P-Parker Price Miller[10]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[21]; 14. 22-Cole Duncan[15]; 15. 91-Cale Thomas[9]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz[6]; 17. 1-Nate Dussel[17]; 18. 7S-Robbie Price[14]; 19. A79-Brandon Wimmer[20]; 20. 78-Justin Clark[24]; 21. 101-Cody Maroske[22]; 22. 1A-Jacob Allen[13]; 23. 29-Cole Macedo[18]; 24. 5J-Jake Hesson[23]; 25. 4-Danny Smith[25]
HAUD’S HOME: Sheldon Haudenschild’s Comfort in Ohio
The Wooster native hopes for more home state success this weekend at Atomic
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 25, 2023) - A group of race fans gather around the back of the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing hauler on a Friday afternoon at Attica Raceway Park.
They’re waiting to get a word or take a photo with their home state hero — Sheldon Haudenschild. He’s the kid who thrilled them early in his career on the Ohio ovals on his way to Sprint Car stardom. He’s the son of the legendary Jac Haudenschild, who also left an impression on these same fans with his courage behind the wheel. He’s the man who receives a warm applause everytime his name is announced in “The Buckeye State.”
Haudenschild cut his teeth in Ohio, racing near his hometown of Wooster. He followed in his father’s footsteps — perfecting the “Haud line” and racking up checkered flags at tracks like Attica, Wayne County Speedway, Waynesfield Raceway Park, and more. And it’s because of those reasons Haudenschild is so admired in the community.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are halfway through a four-race stretch in Haudenschild’s homeland. The final two nights are set for this weekend (May 26-27) at Chillicothe’s Atomic Speedway, a little over an hour south of Ohio’s capital of Columbus. As the 29-year-old navigates his seventh season with The Greatest Show on Dirt, trips home become more and more welcome.
“It’s always good to be home a little bit and kind of get your mind off things for a minute,” Haudenschild said. “And then show up to tracks that we’ve raced in the past and kind of grew up racing — especially Attica and Chillicothe, kind of where me and (crew chief Kyle) Ripper got our start, just places where you adapt to quick once you get back there and kind of feel like you never left.”
Haudenschild’s 2023 campaign to this point has been one of peaks and valleys. After beginning the season with four top 10s in the first five races, he missed the top 10 in three of the next five. The highlight of his year is a victory at U.S. 36 Raceway in early April. He’s reached the podium on three other occasions, including a runner-up at Tri-State Speedway on a night when he led 16 laps of the Feature. After 21 races, he sits sixth in points.
The performance aboard the NOS Energy Drink #17 has left Haudenschild with mixed feelings. The comfort in the car is there, but he wishes that comfort led to slightly better results.
“I feel like it’s just kind of OK,” Haudenschild said to describe his season. “I feel good in the car, and I’m happy car-wise, just kind of not on paper where we want to be. Obviously, we’d like a couple more wins and feel like we’ve had some good runs going that maybe didn’t go our way, but that’s all part of it. You’ve got to enjoy the lows and the highs.”
Fortunately for him, the most recent weekend of racing yielded his most consistent pair of races so far. In front of hometown fans, Haudenschild finished fourth on Friday at Attica and came home third on Saturday at Sharon after charging from 11th.
History suggests Haudenschild should continue building momentum this weekend at Atomic. He’s the most recent World of Outlaws winner at the 3/8ths mile, and during his most recent All-Star Circuit of Champions visit to the Chillicothe facility in 2016, he won. In five of his past six Sprint Car starts at Atomic, Haudenschild has finished on the podium.
Haudenschild’s success on home turf isn’t merely due to the number of laps. It’s as if the Ohio racetracks are built for his style. High-banked. Slick. A big cushion to rip. Those characteristics create a track right in Haudenschild’s wheelhouse.
“I think they (the tracks) definitely get a lot slicker than some of the places we go,” Haudenschild explained. “I think it’s having laps and being comfortable and knowing how the track plays out through the night from being here in the past is helpful. It’s a comfort level.”
The Ohioan will carry that comfort level into this weekend’s two-night tilt at Atomic looking to add to his history of home state success. But no matter the results, the fans will support him all the same. They’ll take photos. They’ll get autographs. They’ll watch proudly as one of their own continues to cement himself as one of the most talented and exciting drivers to ever wheel a Sprint Car.
“It’s just stress free being home,” Haudenschild said. “And I’m just enjoying it.”
For tickets to Atomic Speedway this weekend, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
ANTE UP: McIntosh Sweeps Double Down Showdown at Millbridge
Reimer charges to second from 12th, McDermand with fourth-straight podium in P3
SALISBURY, NC (May 24, 2023) – Since moving to North Carolina from Oklahoma over the offseason, Cannon McIntosh has made Millbridge Speedway his new home-away-from-home. He faced 22 other invaders at his weekly race place Wednesday night and expelled every one for the second-straight night, winning the DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown in a sweep of the week’s events.
With eight wins in weekly Micro Sprint competition already this season, McIntosh was among the most prepared drivers in the field for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota’s return to the 1/6-mile speedway. It came at exactly the right time after he was bested by Chase McDermand in back-to-back races three weeks ago in Kansas.
But this week, McIntosh was simply not going to be denied. Not in his own backyard.
“It’s definitely rewarding after running second a couple weekends,” McIntosh said. “Being able to come back here and show resilience and show what the team’s about.”
He and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports team showed what they were about early, turning in a fastest Qualifying lap of 9.884 to snag the Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Award. From there, a fourth-to-second run in Heat #3 put him fifth on the starting grid for the Toyota Racing Feature.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, immediately jumped to his preferred lane on the outside, right up against the wall at the drop of the green and began picking off his forward opponents. By Lap 10, he reached the rear bumper of his most formidable foe – Chase McDermand – and wasted no time in getting by with a big slide job in Turns 3-4 to take the lead.
“I kinda just went off of feel and when I could feel the car load-up, and then get back to the throttle,” McIntosh said. “We’d get really good runs on guys there. I just started making moves, and it started clicking once I got by the first car. I got into a rhythm, and we were really good in traffic.”
McIntosh was strong in traffic, having zero issues getting through multiple waves of slower cars and maintaining his gap on the field until a handful of caution periods slowed the race’s pace down after the halfway point.
Further back in the field, Taylor Reimer was mounting a big charge to the front from her 12th-place spot on the starting grid. She had advanced her Keith Kunz Motorsports #25K all the way to fourth before the halfway point and was hot on the tail for a podium spot as the race dipped under 10-to-go.
“I just ripped through the middle, honestly,” Reimer said. “There were a couple guys on the bottom, a lot were trying the top. From the Micro race, I knew there really wasn’t anything on the top. It was fine for the Micros, but I knew once it got to the Midgets with all the horsepower we have, it was gonna be tough to run up there.”
Reimer, 23, of Tulsa, OK, was one of the few drivers in the field also piloting a Micro Sprint over the two-day stretch and used the extra seat time to her advantage. After getting by her KKM teammate Gavan Boschele for third, she set her sights on McDermand in second.
One final restart with three circuits remaining put Reimer right on McDermand’s bumper. The two battled for the spot relentlessly until McDermand’s slide job attempt forced contact between them in Turn 3, shooting McDermand way up the track in Turn 4 and allowing Reimer to grab the spot from underneath him.
“She came all the way up to the wall that time, so I just had to throw it down underneath of her,” McDermand said. “I realized at the last second that I probably wasn’t going to clear, so I tried to throw it sideways and that’s when my right-rear hit her.”
“He slid me because he had so much momentum; he wasn’t just going to let off,” Reimer said. “I was ripping through the middle, he slid me, and we made contact there. It pushed him up the track, thankfully it didn’t wreck either of us and we were able to continue on.”
Back out front, McIntosh was on cruise control as he crossed underneath the checkered flags unchallenged to bag the $5,000 grand prize.
“We were able to stay out of trouble and keep our nose clean,” McIntosh said. “That was our key to being able to win this week. I felt like we had the speed all week, it was just a matter of staying out of trouble and keeping this thing in one piece.”
Reimer was able to gather her car back up after the contact with McDermand and crossed the line in second, notching her best Series finish of the year thus far.
“I’ve been struggling a little bit; my guys always give me a great car and I just felt like I haven’t delivered yet,” Reimer said. “To get this for them is really important to me. I’m still chasing that win. I know if I just keep doing well and finishing top-fives, top-threes, the win will come.”
McDermand crossed in third for the second night in-a-row, making for his fourth-straight podium in his last four Series starts. Though he lost some ground in the points standings to McIntosh, he’s still confident in what’s to come this season.
“There’s a lot of tracks left to go,” McDermand said. “I feel like maybe the bigger tracks are more in my wheelhouse, so hopefully that’ll kinda turn the tides back toward us.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota jumps back into action next weekend at Tri-City Speedway (June 1) and Wayne County Speedway (June 2-3) in Illinois.
Tickets will be on sale at the gates on race day. If you can’t be at the tracks, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
Feature (35 Laps): 1. 08-Cannon McIntosh[5]; 2. 25K-Taylor Reimer[12]; 3. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 4. 5G-Gavan Boschele[4]; 5. 97-Gavin Miller[3]; 6. 71-Jade Avedisian[8]; 7. 67-Ryan Timms[2]; 8. 98-Briggs Danner[6]; 9. 55D-Nick Drake[10]; 10. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[7]; 11. 71E-Mariah Ede[14]; 12. 26-Chance Crum[15]; 13. 55-Trevor Cline[9]; 14. 7U-Kyle Jones[11]; 15. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[19]; 16. 71M-Jake Andreotti[13]; 17. 5LK-Kyle Strickler[21]; 18. 97K-Carson Hocevar[17]; 19. 17B-Austin Barnhill[20]; 20. 2X-Landon Brooks[16]; 21. 5D-Zach Daum[18]
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
MILLBRIDGE MASTERY: McIntosh Wins Night 1 of DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown
SALISBURY, NC (May 23, 2023) – Tuesday night turned into a house party for Cannon McIntosh.
The house: Millbridge Speedway. The party: his third win of the season with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented Toyota.
The Oklahoma native moved to Mooresville, NC in the off season and made Millbridge a new home for racing – helping build a Micro Sprint team with his dad and winning weekly shows at the 1/6-mile track himself.
On Tuesday night, he scored his biggest win yet at the track during the first night of the DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets – accompanied by a $4,000 payday.
“It was nice to come back here and do what we know how to do and put this thing back in Victory Lane,” McIntosh said. “This thing was lights out all night. I felt pretty confident in what I was doing on the track. All the pieces came together and we were able to win.”
McIntosh was never shy about his speed all night, running the fastest time in his Hot Lap group, running the fastest time in his Qualifying group and winning the TJ Forged Heat Race. That placed him as the second highest points earner behind Hayden Reinbold, who scored the Whitz Quick Time Award and also won his Heat Race.
However, with Reinbold drawing the number six pill in the invert draw that placed Chase McDermand – who won the last two Xtreme Outlaw Midget shows – on the pole and McIntosh in fifth for the 30-lap Feature.
When the main event commenced, outside polesitter Gavin Miller, looking for his first career national Midget win, rocketed around the outside of McDermand to take the lead on the first lap.
While McDermand tried to hunt him back down, McIntosh was already on the move behind them, up to third by Lap 4. Two laps later, up to second past McDermand.
He wasn’t the only one on a climb too. After fading in the first two laps, Jade Avedisian was climbing her way up through the field, getting back to third by Lap 9 and looking to spoil McIntosh’s appetite for the win, which eluded him last year.
Miller, McIntosh and Avedisian waged a war for the lead by the halfway point, trading slide jobs like it was a choreographed dance. McIntosh ended up having the better footing, winning the battle with a slider through the middle of Turns 1 and 2.
With the lead in hand, McIntosh stayed glued to the top and let the party rage on behind him. And while he had already won the war for the lead, Miller and Avedisian kept it going for second. The close racing between the two Keith Kunz Motorsports drivers resulted in contact in Turn 3, sending Avedisian into the wall and collecting six other cars with her. She was able to continue and rally back for a ninth-place finish.
With 10 laps to go, McIntosh worked on making qualifying laps out of each one. When the white flag hit the air, he had a straightaway lead on Miller. Then, a caution.
Green-white-checked finish.
Miller pushed his #97 Toyota-power car as hard as he could in the final two laps, looking underneath McIntosh in the final corner, but the GEARWRENCH #08 car for Dave Mac Dalby Motorsports was perfect around the top and sprinted with ease to the checkered flag first.
“I couldn’t see behind me, but I felt like we had a really good car,” McIntosh said. “I felt confident every lap, so I knew if I just hit my marks, we’d be fine. Don’t know how close [Miller] was behind us but felt really good. It was about as good as you could ask for in a car and try to go back and do the same thing tomorrow.”
While Miller had to settle for second, it was his third straight top-10 finish and second straight podium with the Series – in his first start at the North Carolina track.
“I struggled off exit,” Miller said. “I just needed to be up a little higher. Cannon could get through a little better than we could, but we’ll figure it out.”
McDermand finished third, ending his winning streak, but still satisfied as it was also his first time at Millbridge.
“Really just needed to get off the corner better, needed more forward drive there,” McDermand said. “Once the track progressed throughout the race, I fell off a little bit. Just struggled to get off the corner.”
Rounding out the top five were Briggs Danner in fourth and Mariah Ede in fifth – career best finishes for both and their first top five with the Series. Gavan Boschele, the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota winner, was the DIRTVision Hard Charger, going from 20th to sixth.
McIntosh’s house party brought him his fourth career Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series win – now the winningest drive with the Series – and added 40 points to his lead in the championship standings over Avedisian (-71).
UP NEXT: The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to Millbridge, Wednesday, May 24, for the final night of the DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown. Tickets are available at the gate, or you can watch the race live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS Feature (31 Laps): 1. 08-Cannon McIntosh[5]; 2. 97-Gavin Miller[2]; 3. 40-Chase McDermand[1]; 4. 98-Briggs Danner[7]; 5. 71E-Mariah Ede[12]; 6. 5G-Gavan Boschele[20]; 7. 26-Chance Crum[18]; 8. 67-Ryan Timms[17]; 9. 71-Jade Avedisian[3]; 10. 7U-Kyle Jones[15]; 11. 11X-Brent Crews[10]; 12. 17B-Austin Barnhill[13]; 13. 55-Trevor Cline[19]; 14. 25K-Taylor Reimer[8]; 15. 5D-Zach Daum[11]; 16. 97K-Carson Hocevar[14]; 17. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[9]; 18. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[6]; 19. 55D-Nick Drake[4]; 20. 2X-Landon Brooks[16]
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Atomic Doubleheader, Monday at Lawrenceburg over Memorial Day Weekend
Two more nights in Ohio and final trip to Indiana are next for The Greatest Show on Dirt
CHILLICOTHE, OH (May 23, 2023) - High banks and high speeds await the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars this Memorial Day weekend. First up is two nights at Chillicothe, OH’s Atomic Speedway (May 26-27) – marking the ninth and 10th visits for The Greatest Show on Dirt at the 3/8 mile. Then, on Monday, May 29, the Series heads to southeast Indiana where Lawrenceburg Speedway hosts the Federated Auto Parts Memorial Day Spectacular. The night will be Lawrenceburg’s 19th time welcoming the World of Outlaws.
Add it all together, and the result is three races in four nights at two of the most exciting tracks that the Series invades all year.
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Let’s look at this weekend’s top storylines:
TIGHT TOP-THREE: Through a quarter of the 2023 campaign, three names have separated themselves atop the standings, but they’ve been unable to separate from each other. Brad Sweet leads the way in pursuit of his fifth consecutive title with David Gravel (-20 points) and Carson Macedo (-30 points) close behind.
Sweet’s one World of Outlaws appearance at Atomic resulted in a fourth-place effort last season. “The Big Cat’s” last seven starts at Lawrenceburg have seen him finish no worse than eighth, including a victory in 2018.
Gravel also has only one World of Outlaws start at Atomic – finishing seventh last season. But the driver of the Big Game Motorsports #2 has made five All-Star Circuit of Champions starts there, earning three top fives, including a runner-up in 2011. In 10 Lawrenceburg attempts, Gravel owns top fives in half of them.
Macedo’s made several laps at Atomic with the All-Stars, finishing as high as third in 2018. The Lemoore, CA native hasn’t had quite the performance he’d like at Lawrenceburg with only one top-10 finish in four starts, but he’ll look to change the trend on Monday.
HOT SCHATZ: In only a few short weeks, Donny Schatz has gone from struggling to crack the top 10 to the hottest driver on tour.
After seven consecutive finishes of 11th of lower, Schatz has rebounded in a massive way with five podiums in the last six races. Two of them are wins at Attica Raceway Park and Sharon Speedway this past weekend for his first two wins of the season.
Schatz’ performance at the two tracks ahead this weekend suggests the stretch could continue. At Atomic, the pilot of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 has topped four of the eight races in Series history. In seven starts at the Chillicothe oval, the Fargo, ND native’s average finish is 2.57.
At Lawrenceburg, Schatz is a three-time winner and owns podiums in nine of his 15 starts.
HUNGRY HAUDENSCHILD: This past weekend proved to be a productive outing in home territory for Sheldon Haudenschild.
The Wooster, OH native finished fourth at Attica, then posted his fourth podium of the season at Sharon. With momentum on his side, Haudenschild hopes to find himself in Victory Lane at least once during the upcoming trio of races.
As luck would have it, Haudenschild won the most recent Series visit at both Atomic and Lawrenceburg aboard the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17. Haudenschild is also a former All-Star winner at Atomic (2016).
SHARK STRIKE?: The Shark Racing teammates – Logan Schuchart and Jacob Allen – have been so close to scoring a victory for Bobby Allen’s team at the tracks ahead this weekend.
Schuchart made his first World of Outlaws start at Atomic last year. That night he came home in the runner-up spot. In Schuchart’s first five starts at Lawrenceburg, he didn’t finish within the top 10. But in his last two starts, Schuchart has posted results of second and third.
Last year at Atomic, Allen followed Schuchart to the checkered flag to complete the podium in his first Atomic attempt. Allen hasn’t been quite as strong as his teammate at Lawrenceburg, but he did post his first top 10 at the facility during the most recent visit.
HOOSIER HOPEFULS: The trip to Lawrenceburg is the last World of Outlaws race in Indiana for the season, so that means it’s the last opportunity for the tour’s two Hoosiers – Spencer Bayston and Bill Rose – to have strong outings in their home state.
Bayston has stood in Lawrenceburg victory lane in the past – topping a 2018 United States Auto Club (USAC) race. Last year, with his current team – CJB Motorsports – the Lebanon, IN native finished fifth in the World of Outlaws trip to “The Burg.”
Rose, out of Plainfield, IN, has made countless laps at Lawrenceburg in his Sprint Car career both with and without a wing. The 58-year-old finished second in a 1997 USAC race, and fast forward to 2009 when he earned another runner-up – this time with the All-Stars.
ATOMIC ACES: With a strong local Sprint Car scene, a few Buckeyes stand out as drivers who could contend for a World of Outlaws upset.
Cole Duncan undoubtedly leads the charge of local favorites. The Lockbourne, OH native has collected dozens of Atomic wins over the years including five in 2022. Last year, Duncan earned a World of Outlaws top-five finish when the Series visited Chillicothe.
Last Friday, Cap Henry put together a strong run at Attica (sixth) to make Ohio proud and could do the same at Atomic. Henry has already earned a pair of top fives in Chillicothe this year including a second in April.
More locals to watch include Travis Philo (Bowling Green, OH), Kory Crabtree (London, OH), Nate Reeser (Circleville, OH), and more.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all the action on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday and Saturday, May 26-27 at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH
Monday, May 29 at Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, IN
ON THE INTERNET
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (21/80 Races):
1. 49 – Brad Sweet (2934PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-20PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-30PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-126PTS) 5. 15 – Donny Schatz (-156PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-168PTS) 7. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-240PTS) 8. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-258PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-414PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-450PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (11 Drivers):
4 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
2 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15)
1 win – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39)
FEATURE LAPS LED (14 Drivers):
106 laps – Rico Abreu
104 laps – Brad Sweet
92 laps – David Gravel
65 laps – Carson Macedo
60 laps – James McFadden
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
44 laps – Logan Schuchart
43 laps – Brent Marks
37 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
36 laps – Donny Schatz
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi
3 laps – Brady Bacon
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (9 Drivers):
5 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
3 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Gio Scelzi
HEAT RACE WINNERS (21 Drivers):
12 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
11 Heat Wins – David Gravel
6 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid
5 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Parker Price-Miller, Justin Peck, Brock Zearfoss
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Cory Eliason
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (32 Drivers):
16 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel
15 Dashes – Brad Sweet
12 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
9 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu
7 Dashes – Gio Scelzi
6 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
5 Dashes – Spencer Bayston, Brock Zearfoss
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, James McFadden
3 Dashes – Justin Peck, Danny Dietrich
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Tyler Courtney
1 Dash – Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Garet Williamson, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris, Cap Henry, Stuart Brubaker
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (17 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer, Henry Malcuit, Cole Macedo
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (18 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden, Tyler Courtney
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer, Brad Sweet, Sheldon Haudenschild
PODIUM FINISHES (19 Drivers):
10 Podiums – David Gravel
9 Podiums – Brad Sweet
6 Podiums – Carson Macedo
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Podiums – Brent Marks
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen, James McFadden
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Spencer Bayston, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
TOP 10 FINISHES (38 Drivers):
19 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet
18 Top 10s – David Gravel
16 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
13 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
11 Top 10s – Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu
10 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz
8 Top 10s – Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – James McFadden
6 Top 10s – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
5 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
4 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
1 Top 10 – Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Parker Price-Miller, Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Larson, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease, Cap Henry, Cole Macedo, Stuart Brubaker
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
14. Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
15. Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
17. Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
18. Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
19. Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
20. Fri, May 19 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Donny Schatz (1)
21. Sat, May 20 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Donny Schatz (2)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIAEDGE Double Down Outlaw Showdown at Millbridge Speedway
Briscoe returns, Strickler debuts and Daum is following-up on a big win in Kansas
SALISBURY, NC (May 22, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota returns to its birthplace this week for the second annual DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown at Millbridge Speedway – Tuesday-Wednesday, May 23-24.
The 1/6-mile oval of Millbridge presents one of the most unique challenges Midget drivers will face all year with its red clay surface and high banks. The track hosted the Series’ inaugural event one year ago, which was won by teenage racing standout Gavan Boschele.
Tuesday, May 23 kicks off the weekday doubleheader with a 30-lap, $4,000-to-win Feature, while Wednesday features a 35-lap, $5,000-to-win main event. The Midgets will be joined by Non-Wing Micro Sprints both nights.
Tickets will be on sale at the gate on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, stream all the action live on DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this week:
NEW TEAMMATES – NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe makes his return to Xtreme Outlaw Midget competition this week and is bringing along a special guest in a second car for the Double Down Showdown.
Late Model and UMP Modified veteran Kyle Strickler will make his Midget racing debut in Briscoe’s second entry. Originally from Pennsylvania, Strickler moved to his current residence in Mooresville, NC, in 2006 and soon after began his UMP Modified racing career. Now a multi-time Feature winner and recently crowned champion of the DIRTcar Nationals in February, Strickler said he’s always wanted to step into the open-wheel world and a mutual connection with a former Stewart-Haas Racing team member has spawned this new opportunity for him.
Read More – Chase Briscoe Plans Xtreme Return At Millbridge, Fielding Car For Kyle Strickler
Briscoe bagged finishes of 12th and eighth in the two-day event last year. He’ll suit up again with the Midget on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time since January’s Chili Bowl Nationals as a precursor to his NASCAR duties at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the Coke 600 this Sunday.
WHAT THE DR. ORDERED – After a trying weekend out west in the opening weekend of USAC competition, Xtreme Outlaw points leader Cannon McIntosh is ready to head back to his new home track of Millbridge, where he’s been dominant on a weekly basis this year.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, posted back-to-back runner-up finishes in the last two Xtreme events, earning him the points lead heading into Millbridge. However, he struggled a bit this past weekend with finishes of ninth, 23rd and 14th in three races with the USAC National Midget Series, bringing him back to the new race shop in Mooresville, NC, to prepare for the Double Down Showdown, which is what he wanted to see to get back on track.
McIntosh has been dominant in weekly Micro Sprint competition at Millbridge this season, racking up eight total victories there since March across both the Winged and Non-Wing divisions, and will be among the top picks to get his first Midget trophy there this week.
CHARGED UP – A big win this past weekend for Zach Daum has the Illinois veteran riding down a strong path to Millbridge, where he’s been successful before.
Daum, the 32-year-old defending Series champion, started on the outside pole Saturday night on the 1/4-mile of Belleville High Banks and stayed inside the first three spots through the first half of the 40-lap Feature until a collision after a restart with the two leaders opened the door. He inherited the lead under yellow and drove it the rest of the way out front to a $6,000 victory.
Now, he turns his attention to Millbridge. Daum was runner-up on both nights of the Double Down Showdown there last year and has a great shot at going one spot higher in his own equipment this time around.
HOME GAME – One year ago in the Series’ inaugural event, 14-year-old Gavan Boschele drove the Keith Kunz Motorsports, Bullet/Toyota #5 to Millbridge Victory Lane where he had so many times before as a young veteran of the 1/6-mile oval.
Boschele, of Mooresville, NC, will get back behind the wheel of his KKM #5 for the first time since the Chili Bowl Nationals in January, where his strong showing in a B-Feature went sideways after contact with the outside wall, knocking him out of the event. In a recent interview, he said he’s confident that he’ll bounce back and avoid those mistakes this week, where he’ll be among the favorites to win yet again.
Read More – Gavan Boschele Prepared To Defend Inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Victory At Millbridge
Now at age 15, Boschele has already made a countless number of laps around Millbridge in his career, having competed regularly at the track since he was less than five years old. More recently, he’s been competing on occasion in the Non-Wing Micro Sprint division in preparation for this week.
HOT START – Ryan Timms hasn’t been able to run as many Midget events as other top open-wheel competitors this year, but he’s made the most of the majority of his starts thus far. A big win Friday night in Kansas with USAC gave he and the Keith Kunz Motorsports crew a boost of momentum heading into mid-week racing at Millbridge.
Timms, 16, of Oklahoma City, OK, ran well in his first Xtreme Outlaw Feature event of the year at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in April, driving all the way from 17th on the starting grid up to third by the checkered flag.
Finishes of 14th and 16th in the Double Down Showdown at Millbridge last year means Timms will have some work to do this week if he expects to finish well this time around.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
Friday-Saturday, May 23-24 at Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, NC
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full standings)
1. Cannon McIntosh (1057pts); 2. Jade Avedisian 1026pts (-31); 3. Chase McDermand 998pts (-59); 4. Gavin Miller 984pts (-73); 5. Chance Crum 953pts (-104); 6. Zach Daum 946pts (-111); 7. Landon Brooks 945pts (-112); 8. Kyle Jones 944pts (-113); 9. Thomas Meseraull 922pts (-135); 10. Ethan Mitchell 900pts (-157).
Toyota Feature winners (3 drivers)
2 wins – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports); Chase McDermand (Mounce/Stout Motorsports)
1 win – Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (7 drivers)
27 laps – Cannon McIntosh
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
24 laps – Jade Avedisian
22 laps – Shane Cottle
21 laps – Ashton Torgerson
18 laps – Zach Daum
17 laps – Chase McDermand
Whitz RC Racing Products Quick Time Awards (4 drivers)
2 awards – Ethan Mitchell
1 award – Cannon McIntosh, Gavin Miller, Daniel Whitley
Heat Race winners (14 drivers)
3 wins – Jade Avedisian
2 wins – Chance Crum
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Gavin Miller, Thomas Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg, Nick Drake, Kyle Jones, Rico Abreu, Cannon McIntosh, Chase McDermand, Zach Daum, Ethan Mitchell
High-points honors (5 drivers)
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum, Rico Abreu, Daniel Whitley, Landon Brooks
Last Chance Showdown wins (7 drivers)
1 win – Kyle Jones, Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard Moore, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Henry Chambers
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (5 drivers)
1 award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Ryan Timms, Chance Crum, Zach Daum
Podium finishes (10 drivers)
4 podiums – Cannon McIntosh
3 podiums – Chase McDermand
1 podium – Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Zach Daum, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Gavin Miller
Top-10 finishes (24 drivers)
4 top-10s – Cannon McIntosh, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Gavin Miller, Zach Daum,
3 top-10s – Kyle Jones, Chance Crum, Landon Brooks, Thomas Meseraull, Ethan Mitchell,
2 top-10s – Corbin Rueschenberg, Taylor Reimer,
1 top-10 – Shane Cottle, Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson, Austin Barnhill, Daniel Adler, Sam Johnson, Ryan Timms, Rico Abreu, Ashton Torgerson, Daniel Whitley, Don Droud Jr.
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (1)
3. Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Cannon McIntosh (2)
4. Fri, May 5 / Humboldt Speedway / Humboldt, KS / Chase McDermand (1)
5. Sat, May 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Chase McDermand (2)
BACK TO BACK IN THE BUCKEYE STATE: Donny Schatz Claims First Sharon Speedway Win; Sweeps Ohio Weekend
Schatz adds another track to his long win list with the World of Outlaws
HARTFORD, OH (May 20, 2023) - Summertime is nearing, and Donny Schatz is on fire. After a 30 lap war at Sharon Speedway that saw him trade haymakers with Carson Macedo and hold off a charging David Gravel, Donny Schatz parked the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing machine in Victory Lane for a second consecutive night after winning Friday at Attica.
Only three and a half weeks ago, the 10-time Series champion didn’t have a single top three finish through the first 15 races of the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car campaign. Since then, Schatz has racked up five podiums in the last six races including his first consecutive victories since topping the final two nights of the 2022 season. In only a few short weeks, Schatz has gone from nightly struggles to resembling the perennial title contender we’re all accustomed to.
The triumph was the 309th of Schatz career and first at Sharon Speedway. He also delivered his boss – Tony Stewart – a great birthday gift as “Smoke” celebrated turning 52 on Saturday.
“This is the first time I’ve won here? I lose track, man, I’m getting old,” Schatz said with a smile. “I’ve been around a long time, and it feels good to still be here. How about this race team? These guys are pretty incredible. What they’re doing. The way this car is. I can’t say enough about them. It’s pretty unreal. What a great weekend.”
Schatz started on the pole and slipped ahead of Carson Macedo to lead the opening circuit. As the opening laps unfolded, Schatz couldn’t escape Macedo’s reach as he kept the Jason Johnson Racing #41 within five car lengths.
On lap nine, Macedo pounced with a Turn 1 slider to take over the top spot. Schatz attempted to return the favor in the next set of corners but couldn’t clear Macedo.
One lap later, Schatz closed in heading into Turn 3 and had David Gravel right behind him as the two hunted Macedo. Schatz looked low in the corner but again couldn’t slide ahead of Macedo. The Fargo, ND native stayed composed and hit the bottom of Turns 1 and 2 perfectly as he and Macedo navigated the next lap. Schatz easily rolled by to reclaim the lead as they roared down the back straightaway.
Once he regained the top spot, Schatz wasted no time extending his advantage. The Series veteran moved his Carquest #15 all over the racing surface as he sliced through traffic while those behind him struggled to keep up.
“During racing, I could move around the racetrack,” Schatz explained of his speed. “I could kind of go anywhere. And there’s not very many nights you get a great thing like that. Last night we needed lapped traffic. Tonight, I had a good race car, so hats off to my Carquest team.”
Behind Schatz, a brawl broke out for the runner-up spot as the top three in points – Macedo, Gravel, and Brad Sweet – were all throwing sliders and crossing over nearly every corner.
It appeared Schatz would cruise away unchallenged to the victory, but the caution flag flew with seven laps to go, erasing his lead.
On the restart, Schatz opted to run the middle groove in Turns 1 and 2 and rip the top on the other end of the racetrack. Gravel, who had established control of second, rolled the bottom to perfection. The Watertown, CT native showed Schatz a nose multiple times as the laps dwindled before the yellow flag again was displayed with three laps to go.
Schatz nailed the restart and went right back to the line he’d been running while 11th-starting Sheldon Haudenschild surged from fourth to second. Gravel was able to get back by Haudenschild, but Schatz was too far away by that point. Schatz took the checkered flag with more than a second advantage.
“If you’re worried about protecting, you’re really just going to lose that spot,” Schatz said of his late race strategy. “You’re on attack mode. You’re trying to go where your race car needs to go, where you can get the best grip. Down there in (Turns) 1 and 2, there’s a spot about two car widths off there that’s kind of chunked open, and there’s moisture down there. And I just kept trying to hit it. Scuba (Crew Chief Steve Swenson) had my car so good that I could roll to that point then could just ease back into that Ford power.”
Gravel held onto second aboard the Big Game Motorsports/Husets Speedway #2. Gravel became the first to reach 10 podiums this season with the result. While the finish was strong, he couldn’t help but feel he’d missed out after the final caution flag derailed his best chance at victory.
“It was a hell of a race that whole time,” Gravel said. “When I got into second, I think if that caution doesn’t come out, we were going to be side by side or winning that race. I thought for sure Donny was going to go to the bottom because he saw my nose in (Turns) 1 and 2 on the start but he didn’t. He went to the top, and once that happened I pitched the car sideways and lost two spots. Luckily, our car was that good and we were able to pass those two guys back.”
Completing the top-three was Sheldon Haudenschild for his fourth podium of the season behind the wheel of the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink #17. Coming forward from 11th also earned him the night’s KSE Racing Hard Charger Award as he made his home state fans proud.
“The track was awesome,” Haudenschild said. “This place was perfect really. I don’t think you could’ve asked for a much better track… The car was great during the Feature, and we were able to drive up through there and throw sliders. I feel like not a lot of guys could throw a slider and keep rolling.”
Carson Macedo and Rico Abreu rounded out the top-five.
With Brad Sweet finishing seventh, both Gravel and Macedo made up ground on the four-time and reigning champion. Gravel is now only 20 points behind the top spot while Macedo is 30 markers back.
In Low-E Insulation Qualifying, David Gravel collected his fifth Simpson Performance Products QuickTime Award of the season – putting him in a tie for the most this season.
Gravel came out on top of CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One (212th Heat win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Donny Schatz (509th of career), Brock Zearfoss (13th of career), and Carson Macedo (89th of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars stay in Ohio next weekend for two nights (May 26-27) at Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH. Then on Monday, May 29th the Series heads to the Hoosier State where Lawrenceburg Speedway will host the Federated Auto Parts Memorial Day Spectacular. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[4]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[11]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu[5]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston[12]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 9. 48-Danny Dietrich[8]; 10. 29-Cole Macedo[15]; 11. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[9]; 12. 22-Brandon Spithaler[13]; 13. 32B-Dale Blaney[14]; 14. 1A-Jacob Allen[20]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 16. W20-Greg Wilson[24]; 17. 20G-Noah Gass[23]; 18. 40-George Hobaugh Jr[19]; 19. 70-Henry Malcuit[21]; 20. 7S-Robbie Price[22]; 21. 5C-Dylan Cisney[17]; 22. 1-Nate Dussel[18]; 23. 49X-Cale Thomas[16]; 24. 83-James McFadden[10]
A MATTER OF TIME: Donny Schatz Scores First Win of 2023 in Attica Raceway Park Thriller
The 10-time champion makes another strong statement amid hot streak
ATTICA, OH (May 19, 2023) - All signs were pointing to a Donny Schatz win being only a matter of time. His first three podiums of the season in the last four races. A 4.75 average finish over that span. Leading a lap at Eldora while contending for victory. Add those numbers together, and you end up with the 10-time champion looking like his prime self over the past two weeks.
At Attica Raceway Park on Friday night, the time came.
Schatz put the exclamation mark on his recent run of excellence – sliding by Rico Abreu for the lead coming to the white flag and holding on to collect his first checkered flag of the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season.
After struggling early through the early part of the year before the recent success, Schatz found it appropriate to quote a legend of the sport to sum up his feelings on the breakthrough victory.
“It’s good to get a win. One of the guys I grew up racing with, Kenny Woodruff, he used to say, ‘Even monkeys fall out of trees.’ And we won a race tonight,” Schatz said with a laugh.
On a more serious note, the celebration was especially gratifying. Schatz and his Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing team endured many difficult nights earlier this year that left them searching for answers. In recent weeks, they’ve begun to find them. And there’s no greater testament than standing atop the podium.
“It’s a credit to this team,” Schatz said of the win. “Ron Shaver and everybody that builds the engines and everybody at Ford. You can build speed. Trying to do it consistently when you have your own road to do things, you find out everything not to do in a short amount of time. But hats off to everybody who kept digging. It’s tough to swallow 12th place finishes, especially when this team is capable of winning championships. They’ve won 10 of them. So, hats off to them for not giving up on me.”
The trip to Victory Lane upped his career total with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to 308. Schatz extended his record as the winningest driver in Series history at Attica to five triumphs at the 1/3rd mile. He also moved himself into the top-five in the championship standings.
Schatz’ path to the win began from the fourth starting position aboard the Carquest #15. He quickly moved his way to third at the start and settled in two spots away from the lead.
As the 35-lap Feature moved beyond the halfway point, Schatz began to flex his muscle in the way the Sprint Car world has become accustomed to over his decades of dominance.
Schatz didn’t pound the cushion. He didn’t stick to one line. He moved the TSR #15 all around the Attica surface in a search for speed. The Fargo, ND native began to find what he needed on the bottom in Turns 1 and 2. He slipped by Carson Macedo by using a big run off the bottom of Turn 2 with less than 10 laps to go.
After securing the runner-up spot, Schatz set his sights on Abreu, who was struggling to navigate lapped traffic. After only a couple laps, Schatz closed on the tail tank of the #24. Coming to the white flag he made his move.
Abreu slid himself in Turns 3 and 4. As Abreu’s car drifted toward the cushion, Schatz stuck the bottom and used a powerful run off corner exit to snatch the lead as the white flag waved overhead.
On the final circuit, Macedo threw a slider on Abreu in Turns 1 and 2, which broke both of their momentum enough to effectively seal the deal for Schatz. The veteran protected the bottom in the final set of corners and claimed his first victory since last year’s season finale.
“We just kind of had to go where they weren’t,” Schatz said of his strategy. “I think moving around there is what really helped us get there. When we got to traffic it was hard to get through. Everybody is so equal that even lapped cars are pretty good. That’s how we were able to get there. Hats off to my guys. They’ve been digging. We haven’t had the results we’ve wanted, but this is a tough game.”
Behind Schatz, Rico Abreu settled for second in his #24 after leading the opening 33 circuits. The St. Helena, CA native is now up to five Series podiums on the season – most among drivers who aren’t full-time on the tour. While finishing runner-up after leading such a large chunk of the race was disappointing, a second place result is still an encouraging outing against The Greatest Show on Dirt.
“An incredible job by my guys again,” Abreu said. “I feel like I let them down a little bit there, but you put yourself in different circumstances when you’re leading races. You’re judging your pace off lapped traffic, and you can feel the intensity behind you of guys like Donny and Carson and know they’re knocking on the door there.”
Rounding out the podium was Carson Macedo aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. It was a much needed boost for Macedo who hadn’t finished within the top three since 81 Speedway in early April. The Lemoore, CA native pressured Abreu for the lead on multiple occasions and felt he could’ve been celebrating a victory had a few things unfolded differently.
“I feel like we had a shot to win there, and then we ended up running third,” Macedo said. “I feel it was really competitive there at the end. All three of us were really going for it. I feel like the track was so slow that you had to be so patient to run around there. I debated on moving down in (Turns) 3 and 4 like Donny was. I felt like when I did move down, I maybe didn’t slow down enough and get crowded right around those tires to stick it and get off the corner. It was wild. We got to lapped traffic and that really changed the race a lot.”
Sheldon Haudenschild and David Gravel completed the top-five.
Brad Sweet salvaged his night by driving from 19th to ninth to earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger.
Even with Sweet’s strong charge, Gravel trimmed Sweet’s points lead down to 28 markers. Macedo still sits third, 34 points behind the top spot.
Rico Abreu began the night by earning his second Simpson Performance Products QuickTime of the year and the 15th of his career.
CASE No. 1 Engine Oil Heat One was topped by Rico Abreu (37th Heat win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were claimed by Carson Macedo (88th of career), Donny Schatz (508th of career), and Sheldon Haudenschild (82nd of career).
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars visit Hartford, OH’s Sharon Speedway on Saturday, May 20. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 5. 2-David Gravel[6]; 6. 33W-Cap Henry[7]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 8. 35-Stuart Brubaker[3]; 9. 49-Brad Sweet[19]; 10. 5-Spencer Bayston[10]; 11. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[9]; 12. 5R-Byron Reed[13]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler[16]; 15. 83-James McFadden[8]; 16. 1A-Jacob Allen[17]; 17. 3J-Trey Jacobs[23]; 18. 91-Tyler Gunn[12]; 19. 29-Cole Macedo[21]; 20. 1-Nate Dussel[15]; 21. 15C-Chris Andrews[11]; 22. 32-Bryce Lucius[22]; 23. 2X-Ricky Peterson[24]; 24. 09-Craig Mintz[18]
TRACK TALK: Millbridge Brings Excitement, Special Meaning to Drivers
SALISBURY, NC (May 19, 2023) – Fun. Fast. Exciting. Home.
Millbridge Speedway in Salisbury, NC – 30 minutes from Charlotte Motor Speedway – has gone from a small go-kart track in the middle of the woods to one of the most premier dirt tracks in the country for developing the future stars of motorsports.
To many of the drivers competing in the second annual DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota (May 23-24), the 1/6-mile track is more than just another stop on the tour. It birthed their career or gave them their first taste of success.
Last year, Gavan Boschele won the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw event and Taylor Reimer was deemed the winner of the second event – becoming the first women to win a national dirt Midget race.
Boschele, 15, of Mooresville, NC, grew up at Millbridge – only 20 minutes from his home. The track became his second school, teaching him skills that led to his Xtreme Outlaw victory and opportunity with Bell Kemenah Racing (driving a Winged Sprint Car for NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell and renowned Sprint Car crew chief Brian Kemenah).
MORE: Gavan Boschele Prepared to Defend Inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Victory at Millbridge
“It played a big role all my life,” Boschele said about Millbridge. “You kinda learn what the limit is. Once you made it around that place, you really shouldn’t be scared of anything else because that’s the closest you’re ever really gonna be to a wall or a fence and going that fast around a small track.
“It definitely impacted me a lot. No matter where I am in the future, I’ll always remember Millbridge.”
While Reimer is from Tulsa, OK, Millbridge still feels like home, she said. It reminds her of the tracks she grew up on and is currently the site of her biggest career triumph.
“I love Millbridge,” she said. “It kind of reminds me of my home track Port City (Raceway in Tulsa), which is also a small bullring. I really do enjoy it.”
Coming off a seventh-place finish with the Series at 81 Speedway, Reimer said she believes she and her team will be poised for two strong runs at Millbridge. And this time, hopefully celebrate a win in Victory Lane – after being the deemed the winner a week after the race last year when the initial winner was disqualified.
“I definitely want to be in Victory Lane and celebrate as I should,” Reimer said. “That’s always motivating me. Just trying to get better every week. I put so much pressure on myself to win, win, win, I think it has affected me negatively a little bit. Hoping to have some good finishes over the next couple weeks and the win will come with that.”
Full-time Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series competitor Ethan Mitchell, of Mooresville, NC, got his first taste of four-wheel racing at Millbridge. His father, John “Bundy” Mitchell, founder of Bundy Built, moved his family from California to Mooresville with no knowledge of dirt racing or any race car with four wheels.
“Bundy” befriended Mike McLaughlin, whose son Max McLaughlin – now a full-time Super DIRTcar Series competitor – was racing at Millbridge at the time. Through that friendship, Ethan fell in love with Millbridge and wanted to race there himself.
Now, he has a chance to claim his first national Midget win at the track that birthed his passion for dirt racing.
“I’d say I got more laps around Millbridge than most,” Mitchell said. “I’d definitely say that place is my favorite. When you talk the Midget race, I think that gives me a little bit of an advantage over some of the guys that get to race there a couple times a year. Two, it’s my home track, so I have pretty good confidence going into that race.
“Winning at Millbridge, that would obviously be super cool because I know so many people around this part of town. I feel like it would definitely be a good time winning there and having all of my family around would be awesome. Getting that home track win in front of everybody, that’s a plus too.”
From Midgets to Outlaw Karts, track owners Jeremy and Ashly Burnett have made Millbridge Speedway a marquee destination for drivers to build their talents and have fun. On a weekly basis, fans can see NASCAR stars like Kyle Larson, Kyle Busch and Clint Bowyer coaching their kids or even step behind the wheel of a Micro Sprint themselves.
The DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown will bring out stars from across the motorsport spectrum, including Stewart-Haas Racing NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Briscoe and UMP Modified standout Kyle Strickler, among others, because to them Millbridge is fun, fast, exciting and home.
MORE: Chase Briscoe Plans Xtreme Return at Millbridge, Fielding Car For Kyle Strickler
Tickets for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota doubleheader will be available at the gate. If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch both nights of racing at Millbridge live on DIRTVision – along with weekly racing from the track.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
Chase Briscoe Plans Xtreme Return at Millbridge, Fielding Car For Kyle Strickler
Salisbury, NC (May 18, 2023) – Some drivers play golf. Some basketball. Each have their own way of finding time away from their hectic racing careers. For Chase Briscoe…
He goes dirt racing.
The NASCAR Cup Series star will climb back behind the wheel of his dirt Midget during the second annual DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, May 23-24.
“It helps me on Sunday,” Briscoe said about his dirt racing ventures. “I feel like any time I run a Sprint Car or a Midget or a Late Model, that following weekend… I definitely think it helps me. But at the same time, it is kind of like going playing golf. It helps you get your mind off everything. It is something I still love to do. I’m still passionate about. I still watch Outlaw races every chance I get. USAC races every chance I get. And still love competing in them. Just don’t get the time a lot of the time to do it.
“These midweek races, especially at Millbridge, being so close to where we live now, make it easy to go do and it is something that I want to support. I’ve been going to Millbridge for a long time. When I first moved to Charlotte, (track owners) Jeremy and Ashly were the two first people I met. So, anytime I can help support one of their bigger races I try to do it.”
With the track resting in the heart of NASCAR country and the backyard of several motorsport personalities – and leading to the Coke 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway – the Xtreme Outlaw event attracts a diverse group of racing stars. Briscoe is helping to bring one of them with UMP Modified champion and Late Model star Kyle Strickler set to drive one of Briscoe’s cars.
Through the connection of a former Stewart-Haas Racing team member, Briscoe got to drive Strickler’s Late Model earlier in the year. As a trade, Briscoe is helping Strickler check more boxes in his illustrious racing career, piloting a Midget at Millbridge and potentially more races – including the 2024 Chili Bowl.
“It’s just something I’ve wanted to do,” Strickler said. “I’ve wanted to run a Midget for a while now. Originally, being from Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania and central Pennsylvania, I grew up around the Sprint Car guys and it’s kind of odd that I never drove one or didn’t dabble in any of that. My mom had a lot to do with that too. I kind of went the Northeast Big Block Modified way and she wanted to keep me out of the Winged Sprint Cars as much as possible. It still makes her nervous running a Midget now.
“But, with the way short track racing is going now, you see a lot of guys jumping around and branching out. I think it is a really neat time in short track racing and racing in general to have these types of opportunities.”
The Monday before the two-day event will be Strickler's first time sitting behind the wheel of a Midget. However, he's been running a Micro Sprint at Millbridge to prepare.
Last year, Briscoe finished 12th and eighth, respectively, in the DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown – which was the debut event for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets. He knows his team enters the event a step behind others since he only runs the Midget a few times a year. However, with Millbridge being his prime testing ground for Chili Bowl, Briscoe said he’s confident they should have a solid baseline.
“Hopefully, we’re good,” he said. “I feel like we have a pretty good set up for there. It is hard though, because our team, outside of Chili Bowl, we only race three times during the year against some of these teams that run eight cars and 50 to 60 races a year. It is a little hard for us sometimes to be right where they are, at least those first couple laps – Hot Laps, Qualifying, Heat Race – trying to figure out where our stuff is and what we need to do to work on it. Where those guys, they race so often they know what they need out of the car and where they need to start.
“Hopefully we’ll be good again. Millbridge, I feel like, is a place where we do have a pretty good package just because that’s where we always test for Chili Bowl. We should be good. But hopefully go in there and have a safe night and some fun.”
Along with Millbridge being close to home for Briscoe, it’s also one of his favorite tracks to race a Midget at.
“I love, in the Midget, running these tight little bullrings,” he said. “Du Quion, Illinois, the indoor track, is one of my favorite places to run because it is so small. Millbridge is kind of the same. Millbridge is still really fast for how small it is. The corners are really, really wide so you can throw these major sliders. The straightaways are a little narrow. The track just races awesome I feel like for the Midgets. I try to run the small tracks. Running there, Wayne County (Speedway in Wayne City, IL), those small tracks are what I enjoy doing. And Millbridge is just a lot of fun. No matter the car, the Outlaw Karts or the Midgets, I feel like always put on a good show.”
After Millbridge, Briscoe plans on joining the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets again at Wayne County Speedway (IL) during the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Showdown, June 2-3.
Tickets for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets’ DIAEDGE Double Down will be available at the gate. If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Make First 2023 Trips to Attica, Sharon
The World of Outlaws transition to the second quarter of the campaign in Ohio
ATTICA, OH (May 16, 2023) - For the first time this year, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are heading to a pair of northern Ohio ovals. The always exciting Attica Raceway Park hosts The Greatest Show on Dirt on Friday, May 19. The following night, it’s a two-and-a-half-hour drive east to Hartford, OH’s Sharon Speedway – owned by 1995 World of Outlaws champion Dave Blaney. The World of Outlaws have made 21 appearances at Attica while Saturday at Sharon will be the 12th trip to the 3/8-mile track.
The weekend will mark the transition to the second quarter of the 2023 campaign. Temperatures will rise. And the action will heat up as drivers continue to jockey for positioning in the championship pursuit during a busy summer stretch.
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Let’s look at some of the weekend’s top storylines:
SWEET STRENGTH: Four-time and reigning champion Brad Sweet leads the championship charge into Ohio.
After a slight stumble out of the gate, the Grass Valley, CA native’s performance has been nearly impeccable with his Kasey Kahne Racing team. In the 14 starts since leaving Florida, Sweet has posted four wins, eight podiums, and a 3.9 average finish.
Sweet hopes to extend the advantage at a pair of tracks that he’s excelled at in recent years. While “The Big Cat” has never won at Attica, he hasn’t finished worse than fifth in his last four starts at the third mile. At Sharon, he’s the most recent winner – topping last September’s visit – and finished fifth in his one other Series start.
SUMMERTIME SCHATZ: Over the course of his career, Donny Schatz has consistently produced some of his best stretches during the summer. And while the seasonal change is still a month away on the calendar, early indicators are 2023 could continue the trend.
The 10-time champion has put together his best four-race stretch of the season over the past two weeks. At Eldora he picked up a pair of podiums including a season best second-place effort on the final night. Then, the Fargo, ND native followed that with another top three at Williams Grove.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Schatz is the winningest driver in Series history at Attica with four triumphs. He’s also only finished worse than eighth once in 15 starts. Schatz has competed in all 11 Series events at Sharon with a best finish of second on two occasions (2004 & 2022).
HAUD’S HOME: Any trip to Ohio is a welcome part of the schedule for Sheldon Haudenschild. The Wooster, OH native shaped his talents on state’s many ovals.
Before he even joined the World of Outlaws tour in 2017, Haudenschild topped a pair of All-Star Circuit of Champions races at Attica. At Sharon, he claimed the prestigious Lou Blaney Memorial in 2015. He’s yet to win at either track in World of Outlaws competition but has been close with a 2020 podium at Attica and podiums in the last two Series events at Sharon.
The 29-year-old heads into his home territory fifth in points.
BUCKEYE STATE BAYSTON: Spencer Bayston may call Indiana home, but he’s gotten quite comfortable at the racetracks located one state east of the Hoosier state over his career.
The first World of Outlaws win of Bayston’s career came at Attica in 2021, and he’s shown speed there no matter the car he’s been in. The World of Outlaws victory was behind the wheel of the Sam McGhee Motorsports #11. The Lebanon, IN native picked up an Attica All-Star win in 2017 wheeling the Swindell Speedlab #39. He’s also been in the top 10 aboard the Premier Motorsports #70.
At Sharon, it’s been a similar story for Bayston. He picked up an All-Star win with McGhee, a podium with Swindell, and a seventh-place effort with his current team – CJB Motorsports – at last year’s World of Outlaws race.
Bayston heads into Ohio hoping to add to his success in the state as he looks to climb from his current spot of seventh in points.
ATTICA-SHARON DOUBLE: Throughout their histories as tracks featured on the World of Outlaws tour, winning at both Attica and Sharon has been nearly impossible. Only Steve Kinser and Joey Saldana have pulled off the feat.
At Sharon, the only current full-time World of Outlaws driver with a victory is Brad Sweet, so a Friday win could add him to the list. The one other active driver with a Sharon triumph is Dave Blaney.
Over at Attica, Donny Schatz, David Gravel, and Spencer Bayston are the trio of current Series drivers that have visited Victory Lane. Other active drivers who’ve won at Attica are Kyle Larson and Dale Blaney.
Of course, a weekend sweep could be a shortcut to the feat for any driver yet to claim a checkered flag at either facility.
O-H! – I-O!: Ohio’s local competition may not have the same notoriety as other areas of the country, but their crop still features plenty of talent capable of contending with the World of Outlaws.
Gibsonburg, OH’s Craig Mintz already bested the All-Stars at Attica this season and would love to replicate that for his first World of Outlaws victory. Attica is home to Mintz’s one Series podium (2014).
Republic, OH native Cap Henry should be a threat at either track. A combined three of his eight career All-Star wins have occurred at Attica and Sharon. Attica is also home to one of his five career World of Outlaws top 10s.
Skylar Gee hails from Canada, but he spends plenty of time circling Ohio’s ovals. Gee is fresh off Attica-Fremont Championship Series win at Attica this past Friday.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all the action live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, May 19 at Attica Raceway Park in Attica, OH
Saturday, May 20 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (19/80 Races):
- 49 – Brad Sweet (2664PTS) 2. 2 – David Gravel (-36PTS) 3. 41 – Carson Macedo (-46PTS) 4. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-126PTS) 5. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-184PTS) 6. 15 – Donny Schatz (-186PTS) 7. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-236PTS) 8. 18 – Gio Scelzi (-244PTS) 9. 3Z – Brock Zearfoss (-388PTS) 10. 1A – Jacob Allen (-420PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (10 Drivers):
4 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
3 wins – Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
2 wins – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83)
1 win – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17), Brady Bacon (TKH Motorsports #21), Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S), Anthony Macri (Macri Motorsports #39)
FEATURE LAPS LED (14 Drivers):
104 laps – Brad Sweet
92 laps – David Gravel
73 laps – Rico Abreu
63 laps – Carson Macedo
60 laps – James McFadden
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
44 laps – Logan Schuchart
43 laps – Brent Marks
37 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
11 laps – Anthony Macri
10 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi
3 laps – Brady Bacon
1 lap – Donny Schatz
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (9 Drivers):
5 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
4 QuickTimes – David Gravel
3 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart
2 QuickTimes – Anthony Macri
1 QuickTime – Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Rico Abreu, Gio Scelzi
HEAT RACE WINNERS (21 Drivers):
10 Heat Wins – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
6 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid
5 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Logan Schuchart
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Heat Wins – Gio Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Anthony Macri
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Parker Price-Miller, Rico Abreu, Justin Peck
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Brock Zearfoss, Cory Eliason
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (30 Drivers):
14 Dashes – Carson Macedo, David Gravel, Brad Sweet
11 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
8 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Dashes – Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz
6 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
5 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
4 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – James McFadden, Justin Peck
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Cory Eliason, Parker Price-Miller, Robbie Price, Tyler Courtney
1 Dash – Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden, Garet Williamson, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Chad Trout, Dylan Norris
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (15 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Robbie Price, Sheldon Haudenschild
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart, Kraig Kinser, Freddie Rahmer
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (16 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden, Tyler Courtney
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, Buddy Kofoid, Joe B. Miller, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Moody, Freddie Rahmer
PODIUM FINISHES (19 Drivers):
9 Podiums – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
5 Podiums – Carson Macedo
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, Brent Marks, Donny Schatz
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen, James McFadden
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Spencer Bayston, Parker Price-Miller, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
TOP 10 FINISHES (35 Drivers):
17 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet
16 Top 10s – David Gravel
14 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
11 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi
10 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Spencer Bayston
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – James McFadden
6 Top 10s – Jacob Allen, Brent Marks
5 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
4 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
3 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, Danny Dietrich
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss, Blake Hahn, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
1 Top 10 – Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Parker Price-Miller, Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Kyle Larson, Brandon Rahmer, Chad Trout, Lance Dewease
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
- Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
- Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
- Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
- Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
- Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
- Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
- Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
- Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
- Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
- Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
- Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
- Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
- Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
- Fri, April 28 / Tri-City Speedway / Granite City, IL / David Gravel (4)
- Sat, April 29 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
- Fri, May 5 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
- Sat, May 6 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
- Wed, May 10 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
- Fri, May 12 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet (4)
Gavan Boschele Prepared to Defend Inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Victory at Millbridge
Teenage racing sensation set for second Midget outing of 2023 with Keith Kunz Motorsports
CONCORD, NC (May 16, 2023) – Looking back, Gavan Boschele didn’t initially expect to win the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota Feature. Now, one year removed from the night of one of the biggest wins of his career, he’s glad it was him.
“I sat in Victory Lane and it kinda sunk-in,” Boschele said. “It was really, really cool being the first-ever winner.
“It’s still pretty special. I’m hoping I can do it again this year.”
Millbridge Speedway was the site of that victory, where the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets debuted and will do battle again Tuesday-Wednesday, May 22-23, in the second annual DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown.
The track is where the 15-year-old from Mooresville, NC, grew up racing, cutting his teeth in open-wheel race cars. It’s where he laid the foundation for a career in motorsports with one of the brightest outlooks. And it’s where he won that inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Feature, using the years of experience he had already laid down on the red-clay 1/6-mile.
“It was a pretty special win because it was the inaugural race,” Boschele said. “With all those cars there, it was definitely pretty good competition. I have a million laps at Millbridge, and I’ve been racing there since I was three-and-a-half, so I kinda know how to get around that place.”
Next Tuesday will mark Boschele’s second Midget outing of the year as part of the Keith Kunz Motorsports stable. He last piloted his Bullet/Toyota #5 at the Chili Bowl Nationals in January, where an untimely collision with the outside wall while running in a transfer spot of B-Feature #2 knocked him out of what would have been his first career A-Feature start in the prestigious event.
“I’m hoping we can do a little bit better than we did at Chili Bowl, and I don’t make those kinds of mistakes,” Boschele said. “Beau [Binder, crew chief] and the KKM guys always give me a great car to run; it’s just my job to do my part. I think we’ll be good.”
Now, only seven days out from his return to the seat of a Midget, Boschele’s recently been making laps around Millbridge in a Non-Wing Micro Sprint in weekly competition, recording three starts thus far. Though a Micro isn’t exactly a Midget, he said it’s helped prime him for one of the most competitive and high-profile events the track will see all year.
“I honestly know the track like the back of my hand, so I kinda expect what it’s going to do,” Boschele said. “But at the same time, seat time is seat time, so it’s very valuable to be on the track any time you can get in the car.”
Shortly after the Chili Bowl, renowned Sprint Car crew chief Brian Kemenah and NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell unveiled their new open-wheel team to the racing world, announcing they’d be fielding Micro Sprints and a full-size Winged Sprint Car for a group of hand-picked, up-and-coming drivers. Boschele was tapped to pilot the 360 Sprint Car at several events in 2023, and it didn’t take long for he and the team to find Victory Lane. Three weeks ago, Boschele drove from sixth to the win in 25 laps to bag the win at a United Sprint Car Series event at I-75 Raceway in Tennessee.
“[Kemenah], Eric [Manfrass, crew chief] and Christopher have given me a great opportunity and I’m trying to make the most of it,” Boschele said. “Finally, we’ve figured out what we like, and I think there’ll be plenty more wins to come.”
In addition to the Micro and the Sprint Car, he’s also been getting back in touch with his asphalt roots. A graduate of the Quarter Midget ranks, Boschele was contacted by the Drivers Edge Development program in March of last year and began working with their coaches to further grow his skills, both on and off the track.
As one of the youngest drivers in program history, Boschele took on several asphalt Late Model events last year with the program and has continued that trend in 2023.
“It’s good to be racing all kinds of different things,” Boschele said. “One thing my dad always tells me is you have to be fast in anything you drive, so I make the most of the opportunities I get and try and win everything.”
Next week, Boschele gets another big opportunity to defend his headline Midget win from last year with one of Midget racing’s most revered car owners in Keith Kunz. Don’t miss he and the rest of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget field take on Millbridge Speedway in the two-day DIAEDGE Double Down Showdown – May 23-24 – in the grandstands or live on DIRTVision.
POUNCING ON THE POSSE: Brad Sweet Dominates Williams Grove for Fourth Win of Season
Sweet picks up his second Williams Grove victory by leading every lap
MECHANICSBURG, PA (May 12, 2023) - Brad Sweet cupped his hand to his ear and stuck out his tongue as he rose atop his wing Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway. The fans stayed quiet. But “The Big Cat” knew there’d be minimal cheers. Truthfully, he was expecting more boos than he received.
After all, the Pennsylvania Posse were forced to watch as a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car driver parked in Victory Lane at one of their most prided tracks. Sweet dominated on his way to winning at the historic half mile – leading all 25 laps of the Morgan Cup opening night Feature.
Why not play into the rivalry after such a perfect performance?
“I was looking forward to getting booed,” Sweet said with a smirk. “But they’re (the crowd) kind of quiet. I don’t know if they’re speechless or what.”
The Grass Valley, CA native is now a two-time winner at “The Grove” – adding Friday’s triumph to last year’s Summer Nationals crown. It took Sweet more than 50 tries to add a Williams Grove win to his list of accomplishments. It took him only three more attempts to tally a second at the Mechanicsburg, PA oval.
Sweet now sits tied for the most Feature wins this season with four, and his 83rd career victory with Kasey Kahne Racing with the Series brings him within one of equaling Stevie Smith for 10th all time.
“The guys gave me a great race car,” Sweet said. “We were on the second row of the Heat (Race) tonight and were able to get to the Dash and draw the number one. I think that was the key to winning. I don’t know if we had the best car. I’ll go back and watch, but the last few laps I was actually kind of struggling. I don’t know if I was trying too hard or what the guys were doing behind me. Just excited to get to Victory Lane.”
Winning the Toyota Dash was exactly what set Sweet up for success. Once the green flag flew, Sweet never looked back from the pole position. On the race’s initial green flag, Sweet jumped ahead in the Napa Auto Parts #49.
Even as a handful of caution periods slowed the early part of the race, Sweet had no issue on every single restart. The 37 year old pulled ahead with ease every time the green flag flew. Then around the midway part of the race when it appeared traffic would become a factor, another yellow flag flew, giving him clean air once again. The caution was a welcome sight for Sweet.
“I’ll be honest. I didn’t feel like I was going to have very much luck getting by them in traffic,” Sweet admitted. That hole in (Turn) 3 just had me spooked all night. We tried something a little different for the A (Main), and I’m not sure it was really good to run the bottom like we were in the Dash. It seemed like my car was better up high, but I was happy to get out of it (traffic) and focus on trying to get really good restarts. I didn’t want to leave myself open.”
That late caution effectively sealed the deal as Sweet excelled on yet another restart. Ultimately, the four-time Series champion would go on to take the checkered flag with more than a two second advantage.
Behind him offered plenty of drama for the runner-up spot. Rico Abreu held onto it for much of the early going after starting outside pole. But late in the going challengers arose.
Brent Marks slid ahead of Abreu on the late restart to take command of second. The Myerstown, PA native did everything in his power behind the wheel to run down Sweet but didn’t have enough. The runner-up result was Marks’ second consecutive after finishing second Wednesday at Lincoln. The defending Morgan Cup champion came away encouraged knowing they aren’t far from a win.
“We’re pretty happy with our program right now,” Marks said. “We were still just a tick off there. We’re just missing something really small, and I think we’re dialing in on it. I wish we had a shot to try to give Brad a run for his money but never got to lapped traffic tonight.”
Shortly after Marks charged by Abreu, Donny Schatz did the same in his Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15. The 10-time champion rolled the bottom smoothly all race on his charge from starting sixth onto the podium. Schatz now owns a whopping 56 podiums in World of Outlaws competition at Williams Grove alone. The Fargo, ND native has finished within the top three in three of the last four races. Despite the encouraging stretch, Schatz is searching for a little more comfort behind the wheel.
“We made up some spots,” Schatz said. “That’s what you’ve got to do. The guys just keep taking big swings at it. I just can’t seem to get slowed down when I need to slow down, and I can’t get sped up when I need to go. But we’re digging and working on it. We’re doing a great job. Scuba (Steve Swenson), he’s pulling everything out of the hat he can. They’re doing what they can. It’s a decent run here to get us a decent spot.”
Rounding out the top five was Rico Abreu and Anthony Macri. Sweet’s victory extended his advantage to 36 markers over David Gravel (finished sixth) in the championship standings. Carson Macedo (finished ninth) isn’t too far behind in third – 46 points behind Sweet.
The Feature’s KSE Racing Hard Charger went to Freddie Rahmer with a drive from 21st to 12th aboard the Eichelberger #8.
The night began with David Gravel claiming his fourth Simpson QuickTime of the year and the 101st of his career.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One went to Justin Peck (sixth Heat win of career). NOS Energy Drink Heats Two through Four were topped by Carson Macedo (87th of career), Rico Abreu (36th of career), and Anthony Macri (eighth of career).
Freddie Rahmer won the MicroLite Last Chance Showdown.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are back at Williams Grove for the Morgan Cup finale on Saturday, May 13. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[6]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 5. 39M-Anthony Macri[8]; 6. 2-David Gravel[5]; 7. 69K-Lance Dewease[13]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[7]; 9. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 10. 1S-Logan Schuchart[10]; 11. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[17]; 12. 8-Freddie Rahmer[21]; 13. 44-Dylan Norris[12]; 14. 11-Cory Eliason[14]; 15. 48-Danny Dietrich[24]; 16. 12-Billy Dietrich[19]; 17. 99M-Kyle Moody[18]; 18. 5-Spencer Bayston[20]; 19. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[16]; 20. 11T-TJ Stutts[22]; 21. 5C-Dylan Cisney[26]; 22. 23-Devon Borden[25]; 23. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[9]; 24. 7S-Robbie Price[23]; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[15]; 26. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[11]
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE: Hersheypark Stadium Sprint Car Experience Creates Memorable Moment for Milton Hershey Students, Local Community
HERSHEY, PA (May 12, 2023) - On May 11, 1939, Hersheypark Stadium hosted its first race – a 28 car midget race in front of a crowd of more than 11,000 spectators. Eighty-four years later, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars in partnership with Milton Hershey School (MHS) celebrated the local racing history on the same grounds with the Hersheypark Sprint Car Experience.
Both the Stadium and School – which offers life changing opportunities through cost-free education for qualifying students – were founded by Milton Hershey.
Race teams, drivers, fans, and Milton Hershey staff and students converged upon the historic stadium in a celebration of the region’s rich racing tradition. About a dozen cars were lined up on display, and visitors were also given tours of the team’s haulers.
Last year, a similar event was held on a smaller scale. With this year’s edition falling on the 84th anniversary of Hersheypark Stadium’s racing origin, it was only natural for the event to grow.
“When we realized that May 11th was actually the 84th anniversary of the very first race at Hersheypark Stadium Speedway, we thought what could we do that’s bigger and more robust?” said Melvyn Record, Director of Business Development at World Racing Group. “So, we came up with this idea of the Hersheypark Sprint Car Experience, and that was Milton Hershey’s idea. They asked the World of Outlaws, ‘Can you get some drivers to participate?’ It initially started off as maybe we can get four drivers or maybe we can get six drivers. And we ended up with, I think, 11 drivers that came along because I’m pretty convinced that the drivers understand what it is that Milton Hershey is trying to do for the students.”
As talks continued, it became evident to both sides that the event should expand to include the public.
“It started as a conversation about allowing the kids to meet with the drivers, which is part of our partnership with the World of Outlaws,” said Kristina Pae, Director of Integrated Marketing at Milton Hershey School. “And the more we added some really fun components to it we felt like we were losing out if we don’t open this up to our full community knowing how passionate central Pennsylvania is about the sport and the deep history and roots that the sport has here.”
The result was an overwhelming turnout. Hundreds of students and staff first had the opportunity to meet the drivers, get autographs and photos, and view the race cars. Then, the gates opened to the public and hundreds more came filing in.
The fans and students weren’t the only ones impacted by the proceedings. The drivers themselves were moved by the amount of support. Milton Hershey School is a partner of Brock Zearfoss, and he saw it as a sign of even more growth in the future.
“I think World Racing Group and Milton Hershey have done a fantastic job promoting this event,” Zearfoss said. “I think the turnout exceeded what they thought it was going to be. It was really great to see the amount of people and the kids that came out and supported it. It can only go up from here I believe. I think it’s going to be one of those events that just keeps getting bigger each year and turns into something that fans and students at Milton Hershey look forward to coming to every year.”
Spencer Bayston and his CJB Motorsports crew were also participants – even showing up early in the morning to help with local television coverage.
“It’s definitely a great opportunity for all of these kids to come out and experience something a little different, something that we’re really passionate about,” Bayston said. “They’re in the position now of trying to find their passion and where their life is going to go, and this is a great way to kind of display something unique. It was definitely cool to see all of the kids and then the public really turned out this evening. There was a really good crowd of people here.”
Even before the Sprint Car Experience began, four drivers – Brock Zearfoss, Carson Macedo, Gio Scelzi, and Logan Schuchart – visited classes at the school to help teach students more about what they do with the World of Outlaws. Zearfoss and Macedo talked with engineering and design students while Scelzi and Schuchart took time with an automotive class. The latter pair even helped judge a tire changing contest between students.
From start to finish, the day proved to be hugely impactful for all involved. Fans, students, and staff were treated to a unique experience that may not only attract new fans to the sport, but also influence the career path of a student trying to find the right direction.
“I’m hoping that for a lot of the children that were there they’ll remember this day for a long time,” Record said. “They got to sit in a race car. They got to meet a racing driver. They got a picture. Thanks to the generosity of Milton Hershey School, they got a t-shirt. They got a sticker. They got a program with pictures in it. All of these things help build fans for the future.”
“I am thrilled,” Pae said. “The event has absolutely met the vision that I and our team has had for it. I think that our students who attended really enjoyed themselves. The World of Outlaws drivers were so gracious and kind and interactive with our kids and just really provided a different, wonderful experience for them. So, from that perspective, I couldn’t have asked for more, exposing our kids to just another potential career opportunity and to just dream big about what you can do with your life. That’s one of the things we try to do at our school – open up doors of opportunity, allow kids to think about what their future can hold if they really follow their passions.”
The World of Outlaws turn their attention to the Morgan Cup at Williams Grove Speedway, Friday-Saturday, May 12-13, where four Milton Hershey School students will get the opportunity to serve as an honorary crew member with a Sprint Car team. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
POSSE POWER: Anthony Macri Steals Lincoln’s Gettysburg Clash with Final Corner Pass
A vintage Macri move earns the Dillsburg, PA native his third Series win
ABBOTTSTOWN,
PA
(May
11,
2023)
-
Anthony
Macri’s
reputation
has
been
built
almost
entirely
on
his
prowess
banging
the
boards.
“The
Concrete
Kid”
added
even
more
support
for
that
reputation
Wednesday
night
at
Abbottstown,
PA’s
Lincoln
Speedway.
Macri
saw
one
final
chance
at
victory
in
the
last
corner
of
the
Gettysburg
Clash.
One
chance
to
rip
the
cushion
better
than
he
had
all
race.
He
was
prepared
to
do
everything
he
could.
He
was
ready
to
bring
a
junked
racecar
back
to
the
hauler.
Leader
Brent
Marks
went
low.
Macri
sent
it
around
the
top.
It
stuck.
The
Pennsylvania
crowd
roared
as
the
checkered
flag
waved.
Macri
powered
off
the
cushion
exiting
Turn
4
and
edged
ahead
of
Marks
as
the
two
crossed
the
finish
line.
After
34
laps
of
chasing
Marks,
Macri
pulled
it
off
in
the
final
corner
in
perfect
Macri-fashion
to
score
one
for
the
PA
Posse.
“He
peeled
to
the
bottom,
and
I
saw
the
opportunity
to
hammer
the
top,”
Macri
explained
of
the
Hail
Mary
move.
“I
was
kind
of
expecting
him
to
go
to
the
top
in
(Turns)
3
and
4,
too.
When
he
peeled
down
there,
I
sailed
it
in
there
probably
as
hard
as I
did
all
Feature
long,
and
I
was
prepared
to
either
junk
the
thing
or
come
out
on
top.
It
paid
off.
This
feels
pretty
badass.”
The
victory
marked
Macri’s
third
with The
Greatest
Show
on
Dirt.
The
entire
trio
have
come
in
his
home
state
of
Pennsylvania
after
sweeping
last
October’s
Nittany
Showdown
at
Port
Royal
Speedway.
But
becoming
the
27th
different
driver
to
win
a
World
of
Outlaws
race
at
Lincoln
had
an
extra
layer
of
significance
for
Macri.
Before
he
won
at
Port
Royal,
everyone
expected
him
to
eventually
beat
the
World
of
Outlaws
at
the
half
mile
due
to
his
astonishing
record
at
the
facility.
But
Lincoln
has
never
been
his
specialty.
The
three-eighths
mile
isn’t
a
track
where
he’s
automatically
circled
as a
favorite
–
making
the
celebration
all
the
more
gratifying.
“Outlaw
wins
are
really
hard
to
come
by,”
Macri
said.
“Everyone
probably
expected
them
at
Port
Royal
last
year
from
us,
but
to
come
here
and
get
an
Outlaw
win
at
Lincoln
is
pretty
shocking
to
me
because
this
track
isn’t
really
my
wheelhouse.
But
Joe
(Mooney)
has
got
us
rolling
on
smaller
tracks
right
now,
and
we
had
a
good
car.
I
don’t
know.
This
is
just
amazing.”
Macri’s
route
to
the
win
began
from
outside
row
two
as
he
lined
up
fourth
for
the
35
lap
Feature.
Early
on,
pole
sitter
Marks
pulled
comfortably
ahead.
Marks’
advantage
continued
to
grow
in
large
part
due
to
the
war
taking
place
behind
him.
As
he
ran
a
smooth
line
every
lap
with
the
top
spot,
Chad
Trout,
David
Gravel,
Macri,
and
Brad
Sweet
were
throwing
haymakers
for
positions
two
through
five.
Eventually,
Macri
was
able
to
establish
control
of
the
runner-up
spot
shortly
before
the
halfway
mark
and
focus
on
running
his
own
line.
The
gap
between
he
and
Marks
began
to
shrink
little
by
little.
As
the
laps
dwindled,
Macri
began
to
take
big
chunks
out
of
Marks’
lead.
Macri
pounded
the
top
while
Marks
rolled
the
bottom.
When
it
looked
like
the
battle
for
the
top
spot
was
about
to
heat
up
in
traffic,
the
yellow
flag
flew
–
setting
up a
six
lap
dash
to
the
finish.
When
racing
resumed,
Marks
opted
to
change
his
line
to
the
top,
leaving
Macri
searching
on
the
bottom.
Working
the
lower
line
is
something
Macri
has
been
strengthening
in
his
repertoire
this
year,
so
he
dove
down
without
hesitation
when
the
#19
took
the
top
away.
Once
he
found
a
rhythm,
Macri
again
began
to
reel
in
Marks.
Coming
to
the
white
flag,
Macri
showed
him
a
nose,
enough
to
make
Marks
change
his
line
on
the
final
circuit.
Marks
went
low.
Macri
went
high.
And
the
result
was
a
finish
that
won’t
soon
be
forgotten.
“I
lifted
because
my
ass
started
puckering
because
the
wall
was
coming,”
Macri
said
with
a
laugh
of
the
final
corner.
“As
soon
as I
got
into
the
wall,
I
mashed
the
gas,
and
after
that
I
don’t
think
it
came
off
the
floor
pan.”
The
win
also
marked
Joe
Mooney’s
first
with
the
World
of
Outlaws
since
becoming
the
Macri
Motorsports
crew
chief.
Mooney
joined
the
team
after
a
championship
winning
stint
as
car
chief
on
Brad
Sweet’s
Kasey
Kahne
Racing
#49.
Behind
the
#39M
was
the
#19
of
Marks
when
the
checkered
flag
flew.
After
leading
the
entire
race
except
the
final
few
hundred
feet,
the
Myerstown,
PA
native
couldn’t
help
but
be a
little
disappointed
with
the
outcome
as
he
notched
his
29th
World
of
Outlaws
podium.
Marks
explained
that
when
he
saw
Macri’s
nose
coming
to
the
white
flag,
he
didn’t
want
to
fall
victim
to a
move
he
used
on
Macri
at
the
same
track
last
year.
“Our
car
really
changed
there
a
lot
the
last
10
or
so
laps,
just
started
sliding
around
and
losing
my
drive
and
just
wasn’t
feeling
very
good,”
Marks
explained.
“No
matter
where
I
was
on
the
racetrack,
I
wasn’t
feeling
that
great.
Anthony
showed
his
nose
down
here
in
(Turns)
3
and
4,
and
that’s
how
I
beat
him
here
last
year
for
the
Dirt
Classic
race
rolling
around
the
bottom
there.
I
went
down
to
try
to
protect
it
but
we
just
slid
up
out
of
it
and
couldn’t
get
a
run
off
the
bottom
there
to
hold
the
lead.”
Rounding
out
the
podium
was
the
highest
finishing
World
of
Outlaws
full-timer
–
David
Gravel
– as
he
stopped
a
potential
sweep
of
the
podium
for
the
Posse.
It
was
not
only
Gravel’s
Series
leading
ninth
top
three
of
the
season
aboard
the
Big
Game
Motorsports
#2,
but
it
also
marked
his
200th
career
World
of
Outlaws
podium.
Gravel
became
only
the
16th
driver
to
reach
the
mark.
“I
felt
like
we
had
a
really
fast
racecar
around
the
top,”
Gravel
said.
“I
felt
like
we
were
just
as
fast
as
anybody
around
the
top,
but
Anthony
was
really
good
running
the
bottom
of
(Turns)
3
and
4,
and
that’s
kind
of
how
he
got
back
by
me
and
won
him
the
race.
I
think
we
had
a
really
strong
car.
Hot
Laps
and
Qualifying
we
weren’t
very
good.
Heat
Race,
honestly,
we
weren’t
very
good.
We
made
the
car
really
good
in
the
Dash.
I
think
we
had
a
really
good
car
in
the
Feature
as
well
but
needed
to
be
better
when
the
track
got
slower
and
around
the
bottom.”
Completing
the
top
five
was
Danny
Dietrich
and
Brad
Sweet.
Sweet’s
fifth
place
effort
helped
him
extend
his
advantage
atop
the
standings
to
24
markers.
There’s
a
new
driver
behind
him
as
Gravel
took
over
the
runner-up
spot
from
Carson
Macedo.
The
KSE
Racing
Hard
Charger
of
the
Feature
was
Kyle
Moody
with
a
charge
from
26th
to
13th.
Macri
began
the
night
by
picking
up
his
second
Simpson
QuickTime
Award
of
the
season
and
the
sixth
of
his
career.
CASE
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Heat
One
was
claimed
by
Anthony
Macri
(seventh
Heat
win
of
career).
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Energy
Drink
Heat
Races
Two
through
Four
were
topped
by
David
Gravel
(211th
of
career),
Justin
Peck
(fifth
of
career),
and
Donny
Schatz
(507th
of
career).
Sheldon
Haudenschild
won
the
MicroLite
Last
Chance
Showdown.
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NEXT: The
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Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars
head
to
Williams
Grove
Speedway
(Mechanicsburg,
PA)
this
weekend
(May
12-13)
for
the
Morgan
Cup.
For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make
it
to
the
track,
catch
all
of
the
action
on DIRTVision.
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Drink
Sprint
Cars
Lincoln
Speedway
PA
5/10/23
A
Feature
(35
Laps):
1.
39M-Anthony
Macri[4];
2.
19-Brent
Marks[1];
3.
2-David
Gravel[3];
4.
48-Danny
Dietrich[10];
5.
49-Brad
Sweet[5];
6.
5-Spencer
Bayston[11];
7.
1X-Chad
Trout[2];
8.
13-Justin
Peck[8];
9.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[12];
10.
5E-Brandon
Rahmer[9];
11.
15-Donny
Schatz[7];
12.
8-Freddie
Rahmer[13];
13.
99M-Kyle
Moody[26];
14.
23-Devon
Borden[19];
15.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[18];
16.
44-Dylan
Norris[6];
17.
11-Cory
Eliason[24];
18.
41-Carson
Macedo[16];
19.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[21];
20.
11T-TJ
Stutts[14];
21.
5W-Lucas
Wolfe[17];
22.
2D-Chase
Dietz[22];
23.
1M-Landon
Myers[23];
24.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[20];
25.
7S-Robbie
Price[15];
26.
16-Matt
Campbell[27];
27.
1A-Jacob
Allen[25]
Last
Chance
Showdown
(12
Laps):
1.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[4];
2.
2D-Chase
Dietz[2];
3.
1M-Landon
Myers[1];
4.
11-Cory
Eliason[6];
5.
8D-Billy
Dietrich[3];
6.
99M-Kyle
Moody[7];
7.
39-Troy
Wagaman
Jr[8];
8.
45-Jeff
Halligan[14];
9.
91-Kyle
Reinhardt[5];
10.
11A-Austin
Bishop[10];
11.
16-Matt
Campbell[11];
12.
75-Tyler
Ross[13];
13.
39T-Cameron
Smith[9];
14.
20G-Noah
Gass[15];
15.
38-Brett
Strickler[12]
C
Feature
(8
Laps):
1.
45-Jeff
Halligan[1];
2.
20G-Noah
Gass[3];
3.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe
Jr[4];
4.
1A-Jacob
Allen[6];
5.
11P-Tim
Wagaman
II[2];
6.
55-Domenic
Melair[8];
7.
6-Bill
Rose[7];
8.
69-Tim
Glatfelter[5]
DIRTVision
FAST
PASS
Dash (6
Laps):
1.
19-Brent
Marks[1];
2.
1X-Chad
Trout[2];
3.
2-David
Gravel[6];
4.
39M-Anthony
Macri[4];
5.
49-Brad
Sweet[7];
6.
44-Dylan
Norris[3];
7.
15-Donny
Schatz[5];
8.
13-Justin
Peck[8]
Heat
1 (8
Laps):
1.
39M-Anthony
Macri[1];
2.
49-Brad
Sweet[2];
3.
5E-Brandon
Rahmer[4];
4.
8-Freddie
Rahmer[5];
5.
5W-Lucas
Wolfe[3];
6.
8D-Billy
Dietrich[6];
7.
99M-Kyle
Moody[7];
8.
16-Matt
Campbell[10];
9.
45-Jeff
Halligan[8];
10.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe
Jr[9];
11.
55-Domenic
Melair[11]
Heat
2 (8
Laps):
1.
2-David
Gravel[3];
2.
1X-Chad
Trout[2];
3.
5-Spencer
Bayston[1];
4.
7S-Robbie
Price[4];
5.
23-Devon
Borden[8];
6.
91-Kyle
Reinhardt[6];
7.
39T-Cameron
Smith[10];
8.
75-Tyler
Ross[7];
9.
1M-Landon
Myers[5];
10.
1A-Jacob
Allen[9]
Heat
3 (8
Laps):
1.
13-Justin
Peck[2];
2.
19-Brent
Marks[1];
3.
48-Danny
Dietrich[4];
4.
11T-TJ
Stutts[3];
5.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[6];
6.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[8];
7.
2D-Chase
Dietz[5];
8.
11A-Austin
Bishop[10];
9.
11P-Tim
Wagaman
II[9];
10.
69-Tim
Glatfelter[7]
Heat
4 (8
Laps):
1.
15-Donny
Schatz[2];
2.
44-Dylan
Norris[1];
3.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[3];
4.
41-Carson
Macedo[4];
5.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[5];
6.
11-Cory
Eliason[7];
7.
39-Troy
Wagaman
Jr[8];
8.
38-Brett
Strickler[10];
9.
20G-Noah
Gass[6];
10.
6-Bill
Rose[9]
Qualifying
A (2
Laps):
1.
39M-Anthony
Macri,
00:13.496[6];
2.
5-Spencer
Bayston,
00:13.574[1];
3.
49-Brad
Sweet,
00:13.604[5];
4.
1X-Chad
Trout,
00:13.613[3];
5.
5W-Lucas
Wolfe,
00:13.686[7];
6.
2-David
Gravel,
00:13.689[14];
7.
5E-Brandon
Rahmer,
00:13.691[2];
8.
7S-Robbie
Price,
00:13.699[9];
9.
8-Freddie
Rahmer,
00:13.856[17];
10.
1M-Landon
Myers,
00:13.879[18];
11.
8D-Billy
Dietrich,
00:13.882[8];
12.
91-Kyle
Reinhardt,
00:13.904[11];
13.
99M-Kyle
Moody,
00:13.909[4];
14.
75-Tyler
Ross,
00:13.958[12];
15.
45-Jeff
Halligan,
00:14.043[10];
16.
23-Devon
Borden,
00:14.044[13];
17.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe
Jr,
00:14.053[15];
18.
1A-Jacob
Allen,
00:14.056[21];
19.
16-Matt
Campbell,
00:14.156[20];
20.
39T-Cameron
Smith,
00:14.291[16];
21.
55-Domenic
Melair,
00:14.508[19]
Qualifying
B (2
Laps):
1.
19-Brent
Marks,
00:13.824[9];
2.
44-Dylan
Norris,
00:13.865[5];
3.
13-Justin
Peck,
00:13.872[14];
4.
15-Donny
Schatz,
00:13.907[11];
5.
11T-TJ
Stutts,
00:13.926[16];
6.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi,
00:14.006[1];
7.
48-Danny
Dietrich,
00:14.007[2];
8.
41-Carson
Macedo,
00:14.020[13];
9.
2D-Chase
Dietz,
00:14.030[12];
10.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss,
00:14.056[17];
11.
1S-Logan
Schuchart,
00:14.084[3];
12.
20G-Noah
Gass,
00:14.096[8];
13.
69-Tim
Glatfelter,
00:14.120[7];
14.
11-Cory
Eliason,
00:14.121[15];
15.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild,
00:14.154[6];
16.
39-Troy
Wagaman
Jr,
00:14.221[19];
17.
11P-Tim
Wagaman
II,
00:14.377[10];
18.
6-Bill
Rose,
00:14.502[4];
19.
11A-Austin
Bishop,
00:14.623[18];
20.
38-Brett
Strickler,
00:14.741[20]
Federated
Auto
Parts
Becomes
Title
Sponsor
For
Lawrenceburg,
Wilmot
Events
CONCORD,
NC (May
10,
2023) –
Continuing
to
elevate
World of
Outlaws
events,
Federated
Auto
Parts
has
become
the
title
sponsor
of the
Memorial
Day
Spectacular
at
Lawrenceburg
Speedway
and the
Larry
Hillerud
Memorial
Badger
40 at
Wilmot
Raceway.
The
popular
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
Series
events
will see
the
iconic
auto
parts
brand
featured
around
the
tracks
in
addition
to the
Federated
Car Care
Work
Zone,
which is
at every
World of
Outlaws
event.
“We’re
excited
to
extend
our
support
for the
events
at
Lawrenceburg
Speedway
and
Wilmot
Raceway,
which
equally
attract
some of
the
World of
Outlaws’
most
dedicated
fanbases,”
said J.R.
Bishop,
director
of event
marketing
& member
services,
Federated
Auto
Parts.
“Our
partnership
with the
World of
Outlaws
has
allowed
us to
reach
dirt
racing
fans
across
the
country
and we
can’t
wait to
do so
again in
the
Indiana
and
Wisconsin
regions.”
The
Memorial
Day
Spectacular
(Lawrenceburg,
IN) on
Monday,
May 29,
and
Larry
Hillerud
Memorial
Badger
40
(Wilmot,
WI) on
Saturday,
July 8,
will
both
feature
a
$10,000
top
prize
for
drivers
to
contend
for.
Last
year,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
scored
the
victory
at
Lawrenceburg
and
Carson
Macedo
won at
Wilmot.
Federated
Auto
Parts
joined
the
World of
Outlaws
at the
beginning
of the
year in
a
multi-year
deal
and, so
far,
this
year
have
served
as title
sponsor
for
Voluisa
Speedway
Park’s
DIRTcar
Nationals
and
Devil’s
Bowl
Speedway’s
Texas
Outlaw
Nationals.
For
tickets
to the
Federated
Auto
Parts
Memorial
Day
Spectacular
and
Federated
Auto
Parts
Larry
Hillerud
Badger
40,
CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
tracks,
you can
watch
both
races
live on
DIRTVision.
WHAT
TO WATCH
FOR:
Trio of
PA Posse
Battles
Await
World of
Outlaws
at
Lincoln;
Williams
Grove
Lincoln’s
Gettysburg
Clash
and
Williams
Grove’s
Morgan
Cup take
center
stage
ABBOTTSTOWN,
PA (May
9, 2023)
- It’s
time for
round
two of
World of
Outlaws
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Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars vs.
PA Posse
– this
time
with
some
weekday
fun.
World
of
Outlaws
pride,
local
Lincoln
lore,
and
Beerhill
bragging
rights
are all
on the
line
this
week as
The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt
invades
“The
Keystone
State”
for a
trio of
intense
battles.
First
up is
the
second
visit of
2023 to
Lincoln
Speedway
(Abbottstown,
PA) on
Wednesday,
May 10,
for the
Gettysburg
Clash.
Then,
while
Thursday
is an
off day,
many
teams
will
take
part in
the
Hersheypark
Stadium
Sprint
Car
Experience
to
celebrate
local
racing
history.
And on
Friday,
it’s off
to
Mechanicsburg,
PA where
Williams
Grove
Speedway
will
host two
nights
of
Morgan
Cup
action
(May
12-13).
The
lone
Pennsylvania
race, so
far, in
2023 was
claimed
by an
invader
when
Rico
Abreu
topped
Lincoln
on March
18. Both
the
World of
Outlaws
and PA
Posse
will try
to make
sure
that
isn’t
the case
this
week.
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Let’s
look at
some of
the
weekend’s
top
storylines:
BIG
CAT BACK
ON TOP:
For the
second
time
this
season,
Brad
Sweet is
atop the
championship
standings.
The
four-time
and
defending
titlist
moved
ahead of
Carson
Macedo
following
the
action
at
Eldora
Speedway.
Lincoln
Speedway
presents
an
opportunity
for
Sweet to
extend
that
advantage.
During
the
March
trip to
the
Pigeon
Hills,
Sweet
led the
opening
22
circuits
in the
Kasey
Kahne
Racing
#49
before
finishing
in the
runner-up
position
– his
second
podium
in the
last
three
Lincoln
races.
Williams
Grove
hasn’t
been
quite as
kind to
“The Big
Cat”
over the
years,
but he
did
manage
to claim
his
first
win
there
last
July.
SCHATZ
SURGE:
After a
rough
stretch
with
seven
straight
finishes
outside
the top
10,
Donny
Schatz
rebounded
in a big
way at
Eldora.
Schatz
put
together
his two
best
finishes
of the
season
with a
third on
Friday
and a
runner-up
on
Saturday.
During
the
latter,
the
Fargo,
ND
native
managed
to lead
his
first
Feature
lap of
the
season
while
challenging
for the
victory.
The pair
of
nights
bumped
the
10-time
champion
from
ninth to
sixth in
points.
Now
Schatz
and his
Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
Racing
team
head to
an area
of the
country
that’s
always
been
kind to
them.
Schatz
is a
former
Lincoln
winner
(’16).
Williams
Grove is
Schatz’
winningest
track in
World of
Outlaws
competition
with 21
of his
307
career
triumphs
coming
at the
half
mile.
GRAVEL
AT THE
GROVE:
After a
DNF a
week and
a half
ago in
Haubstadt,
David
Gravel
rebounded
at
Eldora
with a
fifth
and a
third –
the best
performance
among
the top
three in
points.
Gravel
entered
Eldora
48
points
behind
the top
spot,
and now
he’s
only 28
markers
down.
The
weekend
races at
Williams
Grove
will be
a pair
Gravel
hopes to
capitalize
on to
continue
making
up
ground.
The
Watertown,
CT
native
has won
eight
times at
the
Mechanicsburg
half
mile –
the most
he’s
claimed
at any
track
with the
World of
Outlaws.
Gravel
hasn’t
won at
“The
Grove”
since
2020,
but he
hasn’t
finished
worse
than
seventh
in his
last six
starts.
MACEDO’S
MISSTEP:
This
past
Saturday
at
Eldora,
Carson
Macedo
missed
the top
10 for
the
first
time all
season
with a
13th.
The
result
cost him
the top
spot in
points,
but he’s
only two
markers
behind
Sweet.
Pennsylvania
has been
kind to
the
Californian
over the
years –
a trend
he hopes
continues
as he
looks to
regain
control
of the
standings.
Macedo
has won
at
Lincoln
with
both the
All-Star
Circuit
of
Champions
and
locally.
In his
last
four
World of
Outlaws
starts
at the
3/8
mile,
he’s
finished
no worse
than
sixth.
At
Williams
Grove,
he’s a
two-time
World of
Outlaws
winner –
topping
the
Morgan
Cup
opener
and
National
Open
finale
in ’21.
ALLEN
EYES
REPEAT:
Last
May,
Jacob
Allen
scored
arguably
the
biggest
win of
his
career
to date
when he
took the
checkered
flag at
the
Gettysburg
Clash to
pocket
$20,000.
The
Hanover,
PA
native
turned
Outlaw
sent the
crowd
into a
frenzy
with the
victory,
and he’d
love
nothing
more
than to
repeat
on
Wednesday.
While
the
March
visit
didn’t
go how
he
would’ve
preferred
with a
22nd
place
finish,
Allen
has
still
been
strong
in
recent
years in
addition
to last
year’s
victory.
The
driver
of the
Shark
Racing
#1A
finished
eighth
at
Lincoln
in ’19
and
third
the next
year.
PLENTY
OF
POSSE:
In
addition
to the
favorites,
Pennsylvania’s
healthy
Sprint
Car
landscape
supplies
many
talents
capable
of
running
up front
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt.
No
conversation
about
the
Posse is
complete
without
Anthony
Macri.
“The
Concrete
Kid” has
spent a
lot of
time
away
from the
porch
this
year,
but
he’ll be
a threat
when the
World of
Outlaws
invade
his home
territory.
Of his
nation-leading
23
victories
last
season,
a
combined
five
occurred
at
Lincoln
and
Williams
Grove.
The
Posse
have
succeeded
in
making
sure
Williams
Grove’s
Morgan
Cup
stays in
the host
state in
recent
years.
Three of
the last
four
have
been
claimed
by
Pennsylvanians
and five
of the
last
seven.
Lance
Dewease,
of
Fayetteville,
PA, has
been the
biggest
contributor
to that
effort
with
Morgan
Cup
triumphs
in 2016,
2018,
and
2019.
Brent
Marks
topped
last
year’s
Morgan
Cup to
keep the
Posse
proud.
“The
Myerstown
Missile”
will be
a threat
to go
back-to-back
this
weekend.
Marks
has
already
won at
Williams
Grove
this
season –
claiming
last
month’s
Tommy
Hinnershitz
Classic.
Many
of the
Posse
drivers
can win
at
either
facility,
but a
few
especially
stand
out as
favorites
at
Lincoln
Speedway.
Freddie
Rahmer,
of
Salfordville,
PA, has
already
picked
up a
trio of
Lincoln
triumphs
this
season
including
this
past
Saturday,
and its
home to
his one
World of
Outlaws
win
(’18).
Danny
Dietrich
earned
his
first
pair of
World of
Outlaws
wins at
Lincoln
in 2012
and
2013.
The
driver
of the
Gary
Kauffman
#48 is
yet to
tame
Lincoln
this
season
but does
own
three
local
podiums
and
finished
sixth at
the
March
World of
Outlaws
visit.
HERSHEYPARK
STADIUM
SPRINT
CAR
EXPERIENCE:
The
action
at
Lincoln
and
Williams
Grove
won’t be
the only
fun in
Pennsylvania
this
week.
On
Thursday
during
the day,
five
drivers
will
visit
Milton
Hershey
School
to
partake
in
classroom
activities.
Brock
Zearfoss,
Carson
Macedo,
and
Brent
Marks
will
help in
Engineering
and
Design
classes.
Gio
Scelzi
and
Logan
Schuchart
will be
in
Automotive
classes.
Then,
during
the
evening,
at least
13 teams
will
help
celebrate
local
racing
history
by
displaying
their
cars at
Hersheypark
Stadium.
The
display
will
come 84
years to
the day
after
the
facility
hosted
its
first
race – a
28 car
midget
race
that
attracted
more
than
11,000
spectators.
The
display
will
take
place
from
4:30-7:00pm
and is
open to
the
public
and free
to
attend.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track
this
week,
catch
all the
action
on
DIRTVision.
THIS
WEEKEND
AT A
GLANCE
WHEN
AND
WHERE
Wednesday,
May 10
at
Lincoln
Speedway
in
Abbottstown,
PA
Friday-Saturday,
May
12-13 at
Williams
Grove
Speedway
in
Mechanicsburg,
PA
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS
(17/81
Races):
1. 49
– Brad
Sweet
(2374PTS)
2. 41 –
Carson
Macedo
(-2PTS)
3. 2 –
David
Gravel
(-28PTS)
4. 1S –
Logan
Schuchart
(-86PTS)
5. 17 –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(-134PTS)
6. 15 –
Donny
Schatz
(-168PTS)
7. 11 –
Michael
Kofoid
(-178PTS)
8. 5 –
Spencer
Bayston
(-198PTS)
9. Gio
Scelzi
(-198PTS)
10. 3Z –
Brock
Zearfoss
(-302PTS)
NOS
ENERGY
DRINK
FEATURE
WINNERS
(9
Drivers):
4
wins –
David
Gravel
(Big
Game
Motorsports
#2)
3
wins –
Brad
Sweet
(Kasey
Kahne
Racing
#49),
Rico
Abreu
(Rico
Abreu
Racing
#24)
2
wins –
James
McFadden
(Roth
Motorsports
#83)
1 win
– Carson
Macedo
(Jason
Johnson
Racing
#41),
Buddy
Kofoid
(CMS
Racing
#11),
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall
Racing
#17),
Brady
Bacon
(TKH
Motorsports
#21),
Logan
Schuchart
(Shark
Racing
#1S)
FEATURE
LAPS LED
(14
Drivers):
92
laps –
David
Gravel
79
laps –
Brad
Sweet
73
laps –
Rico
Abreu
63
laps –
Carson
Macedo
60
laps –
James
McFadden
46
laps –
Buddy
Kofoid
44
laps –
Logan
Schuchart
37
laps –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
10
laps –
Anthony
Macri,
Cory
Eliason
9
laps –
Gio
Scelzi,
Brent
Marks
3
laps –
Brady
Bacon
1 lap
– Donny
Schatz
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME
AWARDS
(9
Drivers):
5
QuickTimes
– Carson
Macedo
3
QuickTimes
– David
Gravel,
Logan
Schuchart
1
QuickTime
–
Anthony
Macri,
Brian
Brown,
Donny
Schatz,
Buddy
Kofoid,
Rico
Abreu,
Gio
Scelzi
HEAT
RACE
WINNERS
(20
Drivers):
9
Heat
Wins –
David
Gravel,
Carson
Macedo
6
Heat
Wins –
Buddy
Kofoid
5
Heat
Wins –
Brad
Sweet,
Logan
Schuchart
4
Heat
Wins –
Brent
Marks,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
3
Heat
Wins –
Gio
Scelzi
2
Heat
Wins –
Spencer
Bayston,
Jacob
Allen,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Donny
Schatz
1
Heat Win
– James
McFadden,
Brian
Brown,
Danny
Dietrich,
Freddie
Rahmer,
Rico
Abreu,
Brock
Zearfoss,
Cory
Eliason,
Anthony
Macri
TOYOTA
DASH
APPEARANCES
(28
Drivers):
13
Dashes –
Carson
Macedo
12
Dashes –
David
Gravel,
Brad
Sweet
11
Dashes –
Logan
Schuchart
8
Dashes –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
7
Dashes –
Gio
Scelzi
6
Dashes –
Buddy
Kofoid,
Jacob
Allen,
Rico
Abreu
5
Dashes –
Spencer
Bayston,
Donny
Schatz
4
Dashes –
Brent
Marks,
Brock
Zearfoss
3
Dashes –
James
McFadden
2
Dashes –
Brian
Brown,
Danny
Dietrich,
Cory
Eliason,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Robbie
Price,
Tyler
Courtney,
Anthony
Macri
1
Dash –
Justin
Peck,
Kasey
Kahne,
Freddie
Rahmer,
Devon
Borden,
Garet
Williamson,
Aaron
Reutzel,
Brady
Bacon
MICROLITE
LAST
CHANCE
SHOWDOWN
WINS (14
Drivers):
2 LCS
Wins –
Robbie
Price
1 LCS
Win –
Brock
Zearfoss,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Gio
Scelzi,
Noah
Gass,
Hunter
Schuerenberg,
James
McFadden,
Wayne
Johnson,
Ryan
Timms,
Ayrton
Gennetten,
Spencer
Bayston,
Logan
Schuchart,
Kraig
Kinser
KSE
HARD
CHARGER
AWARDS
(14
Drivers):
2
Hard
Chargers
– Brock
Zearfoss,
James
McFadden,
Tyler
Courtney
1
Hard
Charger
– Donny
Schatz,
Gio
Scelzi,
Robbie
Price,
David
Gravel,
Logan
Schuchart,
Justin
Peck,
Blake
Hahn,
Buddy
Kofoid,
Joe B.
Miller,
Kyle
Larson,
Hunter
Schuerenberg
PODIUM
FINISHES
(18
Drivers):
8
Podiums
– Brad
Sweet,
David
Gravel
5
Podiums
– Carson
Macedo
4
Podiums
– Buddy
Kofoid,
Logan
Schuchart,
Rico
Abreu
3
Podiums
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
2
Podiums
– Jacob
Allen,
Donny
Schatz,
James
McFadden
1
Podium –
Danny
Dietrich,
Brian
Brown,
Kasey
Kahne,
Devon
Borden,
Spencer
Bayston,
Brent
Marks,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Brady
Bacon
TOP
10
FINISHES
(31
Drivers):
16
Top 10s
– Carson
Macedo
15
Top 10s
– Brad
Sweet
14
Top 10s
– David
Gravel
13
Top 10s
– Logan
Schuchart
11
Top 10s
–
Sheldon
Haudenschild
10
Top 10s
–
Michael
Kofoid,
Gio
Scelzi
9 Top
10s –
Rico
Abreu,
Spencer
Bayston
7 Top
10s –
James
McFadden,
Donny
Schatz
6 Top
10s –
Justin
Peck,
Jacob
Allen
5 Top
10s –
Tyler
Courtney
4 Top
10s –
Brent
Marks,
Kasey
Kahne
3 Top
10s –
Brian
Brown,
Cory
Eliason
2 Top
10s –
Aaron
Reutzel,
Danny
Dietrich,
Brock
Zearfoss,
Blake
Hahn,
Brady
Bacon
1 Top
10 –
Robbie
Price,
Zeb
Wise,
Devon
Borden,
Sam
Hafertepe
Jr.,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Joe B.
Miller,
Hunter
Schuerenberg,
Kyle
Larson
2023
WORLD OF
OUTLAWS
SPRINT
CAR
SCHEDULE
&
WINNERS:
No. /
Day,
Date /
Track /
Location
/ Winner
(Total
Wins)
1.
Fri, Feb
10 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(1)
2.
Fri, Feb
10 /
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(2)
3.
Sat, Feb
11* /
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
James
McFadden
(1)
4.
Sun,
March 5
/
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
Carson
Macedo
(1)
5.
Mon,
March 6
/
Volusia
Speedway
Park /
Barberville,
FL /
David
Gravel
(3)
6.
Sat,
March 18
/
Lincoln
Speedway
/
Abbottstown,
PA /
Rico
Abreu
(1)
7.
Fri,
March 24
/
Talladega
Short
Track /
Eastaboga,
AL /
Buddy
Kofoid
(1)
8.
Sat,
March 25
/
Magnolia
Motor
Speedway
/
Columbus,
MS /
Brad
Sweet
(1)
9.
Fri,
March 31
/
Devil’s
Bowl
Speedway
/
Mesquite,
TX /
Brad
Sweet
(2)
10.
Sat,
April 1
/
Devil’s
Bowl
Speedway
/
Mesquite,
TX /
James
McFadden
(2)
11.
Fri,
April 7
/ U.S.
36
Raceway
/
Osborn,
MO /
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(1)
12.
Sat,
April 8
/ 81
Speedway
/
Wichita,
KS /
Rico
Abreu
(2)
13.
Fri,
April 14
/
Federated
Auto
Parts
Raceway
at I-55
/
Pevely,
MO /
Brad
Sweet
(3)
14.
Fri,
April 28
/
Tri-City
Speedway
/
Granite
City, IL
/ David
Gravel
(4)
15.
Sat,
April 29
/
Tri-State
Speedway
/
Haubstadt,
IN /
Brady
Bacon
(1)
16.
Fri, May
5 /
Eldora
Speedway
/
Rossburg,
OH /
Logan
Schuchart
(1)
17.
Sat, May
6 /
Eldora
Speedway
/
Rossburg,
OH /
Rico
Abreu
(3)
1
MONTH
ALERT:
World of
Outlaws
Return
to
Knoxville
June
9-10
KNOXVILLE,
IA (May
9, 2023)
– The
Sprint
Car
Capital
of the
World
will
welcome
the
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
Series
for its
annual
spring
doubleheader
weekend,
June
9-10.
It’ll
be the
World of
Outlaws’
first
visit to
Knoxville
Raceway
this
year and
teams’
first
chance
to make
notes
for the
62nd NOS
Energy
Drink
Knoxville
Nationals,
Aug.
9-12 –
featuring
a
record-high
$1,159,005
overall
purse.
Five-time
and
defending
410
Sprint
Car
Knoxville
track
champion
Brian
Brown
and
Brent
Marks
scored
wins
during
the
World of
Outlaws’
June
visit to
the
famed
half-mile
last
June.
However,
10-time
Word of
Outlaws
champion
Donny
Schatz
enters
with the
most
momentum
as the
reigning
Knoxville
Nationals
champion
– his
11th
Nationals
title.
What
you need
to know:
Track:
1/2-mile
in
Knoxville,
IA
Times
(CT):
2 p.m.
Pit
Gates
open
5 p.m.
Grandstand
Gates
open
6:30
p.m. Hot
Laps/Qualifying
-Racing
to
follow
Tickets:
Available
HERE
Previous
winners:
2022 -
Brent
Marks on
June 10,
Brian
Brown on
June 11,
Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
13
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2021 -
Carson
Macedo
on June
11,
Carson
Macedo
on June
12, Kyle
Larson
on Aug.
14
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2020 –
David
Gravel
on May
8, Kyle
Larson
on June
12, Kyle
Larson
on June
13, Kyle
Larson
on Aug.
13,
David
Gravel
on Aug.
14, Kyle
Larson
on Aug.
15
2019 –
Brian
Brown on
June 14,
Brad
Sweet on
June 15,
David
Gravel
on Aug.
10
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2018 –
Donny
Schatz
on June
29,
David
Gravel
on June
30, Greg
Hodnett
on Aug.
8, Brad
Sweet on
Aug. 9,
Logan
Schuchart
on Aug.
10, Brad
Sweet on
Aug. 11
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2017 –
Brad
Sweet on
June 9,
Donny
Schatz
on June
10,
Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
12
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2016 –
Terry
McCarl
on June
10,
Donny
Schatz
on June
11,
Jason
Johnson
on Aug.
13
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2015 –
Donny
Schatz
on June
13,
Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
15
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2014 –
Brad
Sweet on
June 14,
Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
9
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2013 –
Donny
Schatz
on May
11,
Donny
Schatz
on June
15,
Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
10
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2012 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
28,
Kerry
Madsen
on June
9, Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
11
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2011 –
Sammy
Swindell
on June
11,
Donny
Schatz
on Aug.
13
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2010 –
Brooke
Tatnell
on June
3, Jac
Haudenschild
on June
4
2009 –
Donny
Schatz
on May
2, Terry
McCarl
on June
27
2008 –
Donny
Schatz
on May
3, Shane
Stewart
on June
6, Donny
Schatz
on June
7
2007 –
Donny
Schatz
on April
28,
Terry
McCarl
on June
16
2006 –
Joey
Saldana
on June
23,
Donny
Schatz
on Oct.
7
2005 –
Kraig
Kinser
on June
24,
Steve
Kinser
on April
30
2004 –
Craig
Dollansky
on June
26, Mark
Kinser
on May
1, Danny
Lasoski
on Aug.
14
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2003 –
Danny
Lasoski
on April
26,
Danny
Lasoski
on July
5, Danny
Lasoski
on Aug.
16
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2002 –
Steve
Kinser
on April
26,
Danny
Lasoski
on June
29,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
10
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2001 –
Danny
Lasoski
on April
28,
Stevie
Smith on
June 30,
Jason
Meyers
on July
16,
Danny
Lasoski
on Aug.
11
(Knoxville
Nationals)
2000 –
Danny
Lasoski
on April
29,
Stevie
Smith on
July 1,
Steve
Kinser
on July
19, Mark
Kinser
on Aug.
12
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1999 –
Sammy
Swindell
on May
1, Danny
Lasoski
on July
3, Danny
Lasoski
on July
21, Mark
Kinser
on Aug.
14
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1998 –
Jac
Haudenschild
on May
2, Jac
Haudenschild
on July
4, Jac
Haudenschild
on July
22,
Danny
Lasoski
on Aug.
15
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1997 –
Mark
Kinser
on April
26, Jac
Haudenschild
on July
5, Mark
Kinser
on July
23, Dave
Blaney
on Aug.
17
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1996 –
Mark
Kinser
on April
27, Mark
Kinser
on June
22, Mark
Kinser
on July
24, Mark
Kinser
on Aug.
17
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1995 –
Mark
Kinser
on May
6, Mark
Kinser
on June
24,
Steve
Kinser
on July
19,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
19(Knoxville
Nationals),
Mark
Kinser
on Sept.
27
1994 –
Dave
Blaney
on April
29,
Steve
Kinser
on June
25,
Steve
Kinser
on July
20,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
20
(Knoxville
Nationals),
Jac
Haudenschild
on Sept.
23
1993 –
Danny
Lasoski
on April
30, Mark
Kinser
on June
27,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
21
(Knoxville
Nationals),
Stevie
Smith on
Sept. 24
1992 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
26,
Steve
Kinser
on June
20,
Steve
Kinser
on July
22,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
15
(Knoxville
Nationals),
Steve
Kinser
on Sept.
26
1991 –
Steve
Kinser
on April
27, Doug
Wolfgang
on June
22,
Steve
Kinser
on July
24,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
17
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1990 –
Doug
Wolfgang
on April
29,
Steve
Kinser
on June
23,
Sammy
Swindell
on July
25,
Bobby
Allen on
Aug. 18
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1989 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
29, Doug
Wolfgang
on June
24, Doug
Wolfgang
on Aug.
19
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1988 –
Steve
Kinser
on April
30,
Steve
Kinser
on June
22,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
13
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1987 –
Steve
Kinser
on April
25,
Steve
Kinser
on June
22,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
15
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1986 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
26,
Steve
Kinser
on June
25,
Steve
Kinser
on July
23,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
16
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1985 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
28, Doug
Wolfgang
on Aug.
17
(Knoxville
Nationals)
Doug
Wolfgang
on Oct.
6
1984 –
Sammy
Swindell
on July
25, Doug
Wolfgang
on Aug.
11
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1983 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
16,
Sammy
Swindell
on July
27,
Sammy
Swindell
on Aug.
13
(Knoxville
Nationals),
Sammy
Swindell
on Oct.
16
1982 –
Doug
Wolfgang
on April
17,
Danny
Smith on
July 21,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
15
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1981 –
Steve
Kinser
on April
18, Doug
Wolfgang
on May
22,
Sammy
Swindell
on May
23,
Sammy
Swindell
on July
22,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
15
(Knoxville
Nationals),
Doug
Wolfgang
on Sept.
12
1980 –
Steve
Kinser
on April
19,
Steve
Kinser
on April
20, Doug
Wolfgang
on May
31,
Steve
Kinser
on Aug.
17
(Knoxville
Nationals),
Tim
Green on
Sept. 20
1979 –
Sammy
Swindell
on April
21, Ron
Shuman
on Aug.
11
(Knoxville
Nationals)
1978 –
Doug
Wolfgang
on Aug.
12
(Knoxville
Nationals)
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track,
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SUCCESS:
From
Refrigerator
Mechanic
to World
of
Outlaws
Driver,
Brock
Zearfoss
Bringing
Life
Journey
to
Milton
Hershey
School
Students
HERSHEY,
PA (May
8, 2023)
– When
Brock
Zearfoss
quit his
job as a
refrigerator
mechanic
to start
his
racing
career,
he
leaned
on
veteran
driver
Greg
Hodnett
to
mentor
him
through
that
journey.
Now,
the
Jonestown,
PA
driver
has the
opportunity
to
provide
that
same
support
for
Pennsylvania
students
trying
to
navigate
their
own
journeys.
Through
his and
the
World of
Outlaws’
partnership
with the
Milton
Hershey
School (MHS),
Zearfoss,
and
other
Sprint
Car
drivers,
will
visit
the
school
to speak
with
students
on May
11 and
welcome
a
student
as an
honorary
crew
member
at
Williams
Grove
Speedway
on May
13.
Milton
Hershey
School –
founded
by
Milton
S.
Hershey
– is one
of the
world’s
best
private
schools,
where
qualifying
pre-kindergarten
through
12th
grade
students
live on
campus
and
receive
an
exceptional
education
with
top-tier
classes
and
facilities—with
all
costs
covered.
This
is
Zearfoss'
second
straight
year of
working
with the
MHS
students.
Last
year,
student
Rayshawn
Shuler
join his
team as
an
honorary
crew
member
during
the
National
Open in
October.
“It
was a
cool
experience
for both
ends I
think,”
Zearfoss
said.
“Rayshawn
was a
big help
for us.
Just
cool to
see the
excitement
he had
to join
us and
be a
part of
our team
for the
night.
It’s
important
to
engage
kids
into
racing.
It’s a
cool
opportunity
Milton
Hershey
gave
Rashawn
and the
other
kids
involved
and got
a chance
to go to
the
races
and be a
part of
teams
that
night.
It is
something
he still
talks
about,
even a
year
later.
Hopefully
we can
continue
doing
something
like
that.”
That
wasn't
the
first
time
Zearfoss
has
worked
with
Hershey,
though.
While
working
as a
refrigerator
mechanic
– before
his
racing
career –
servicing
compressors,
and
dealing
with
anhydrous
ammonia,
part of
his job
involved
working
on
compressors
for The
Hershey
Company.
Now,
full
circle,
Zearfoss
gets to
use his
story of
quitting
that job
to
follow
his
dream of
being a
race car
driver
as
inspiration
for the
students
to
follow
their
own
goals.
“[Hopefully]
spark an
interest
or help
them
understand
it is OK
to not
really
know
what you
want to
do,”
Zearfoss
said.
“As long
as you
have
goals,
you can
achieve
whatever
you
want.
It’s all
about
hard
work.
Just
trying
to
present
the
right
mindset
for
kids. I
never
thought
I’d be
like
what
we’re
doing
right
now.
Fortunate
to be in
that
situation.”
Along
with
talking
about
career
focused
initiatives,
Zearfoss
brings
another
unique
perspective
as an
entrepreneur.
Having
run his
own team
for the
majority
of his
career –
and
entire
World of
Outlaws
career –
Zearfoss
brings a
unique
perspective
of what
it takes
to
build,
run and
maintain
a
business.
“I
deal
with all
the
behind-the-scenes
stuff
too,”
Zearfoss
said.
“It’s
just a
different
way of
approaching
it. It’s
a little
more of
an
entrepreneurship.
I think
it gives
me a
little
extra to
talk
about
with the
kids if
they
have a
dream of
owning
their
own
business
or
something...
Just
gives me
a little
bit
extra to
talk
about.
The kids
that are
interested
in being
an
entrepreneur,
it might
be
helpful
for
them.”
He,
along
with
Carson
Macedo,
Giovanni
Scelzi,
Logan
Schuchart,
and
Brent
Marks,
will
visit
with the
students
in the
afternoon
before
going
several
more
drivers
at
Hersheypark
Stadium
–
initially
known as
Hershey
Stadium
Speedway
– for
the
inaugural
Hershey
Sprint
Car
Experience.
The
event
(May 11
from
4:30
p.m. to
7 p.m.),
which is
free to
everyone,
and
features
meet-and-greets
with the
drivers,
honors
the 84th
anniversary
of the
stadium’s
racetrack
opening.
Then,
on
Saturday,
during
the
Morgan
Cup at
Williams
Grove,
Zearfoss
and
three
other
drivers
will
welcome
a
student
for a
hands-on
opportunity
as an
honorary
crew
member.
“The
kids,
they’re
going to
be all
ears,”
Zearfoss
said.
“They’re
going to
be
excited.
The last
time we
were
there
you
could
see the
excitement
in the
kids’
eyes,
whether
it was
the
young
kids in
the
fourth
grade or
the
seniors.
It
didn’t
matter
what age
they
were.
They
were all
excited
to see
us and
see the
race
cars.
Getting
excitement
in the
kids’
faces
and
getting
them
engaged
around
the race
car and
just
engaged
in
general.
“It’s
all
about
being
positive
and
having a
positive
mindset
for the
kids and
just
encouraging
them to
do good
in life
and
succeed.
If we
can come
out of
the day
by doing
that and
getting
the kids
engaged
and
really
enjoying
what
they do
and
looking
forward
to
succeeding
in life
and in
school,
that’s
all we
can
really
ask
for.”
For
more
about
Milton
Hershey
School,
visit
mhskids.com.
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Eldora
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this
weekend,
May 5-6,
before
turning
to its
Spring
Pennsylvania
Swing,
including
Lincoln
Speedway
on
Wednesday,
May 10,
and
Williams
Grove
Speedway
on
Friday-Saturday,
May
12-13.
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KSE
Racing
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ROSSBURG
REDEMPTION:
Rico
Abreu
Roars to
Eldora
World of
Outlaws
Win
Abreu
scores
third
victory
this
season
and
second
in last
three
starts
at
Eldora
Speedway
ROSSBURG,
OH (May
6, 2023)
- The #LetsRaceTwo
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Car
weekend
at
Eldora
Speedway
proved
to be a
tale of
two
nights
for Rico
Abreu.
During
Friday’s
opener,
Abreu
was the
hunter.
In
Saturday’s
finale,
he was
being
hunted.
Friday
resulted
in a
near-miss
at the
Rossburg,
OH oval.
After
running
second a
majority
of the
race,
Abreu
took the
lead
from
Logan
Schuchart
coming
to the
white
flag but
relinquished
the top
spot on
the
final
circuit.
The next
night it
was
Abreu
who held
the lead
when a
challenger
in the
form of
Donny
Schatz
arose
late in
the
going to
try and
steal
the win.
But
after
victory
slipped
away the
first
night,
Abreu
would
not be
denied
on night
two. The
St.
Helena,
CA
native
survived
a Schatz
slider
by
slipping
back by
with 12
laps to
go and
powering
to the
checkered
flag.
Redemption
for
Friday’s
heartbreak
came
only 24
hours
later.
“I
knew he
(Schatz)
was
there,”
Abreu
said. “I
was just
searching.
It’s
hard
leading
to know
where to
run. I
got up
in
(Turns)
3 and 4,
and I
knew
that my
car had
a ton
more
grip. On
the
restarts,
with the
lower
tire
pressures,
I could
rip the
bottom
pretty
good.
I
just
really
focused
on
hitting
my
marks.
You can
get a
little
excited
when
someone
like
that
pressures
you, and
it takes
away
from the
drivability
of your
car just
by
applying
that
much
more
throttle.
You’ve
just got
to cool
everything
back
down and
run your
own
race.”
The
triumph
marked
Abreu’s
third of
the
season,
12th of
his
career
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt,
and his
second
in his
last
three
starts
at The
House
that
Earl
Built
after
topping
last
September’s
BeFour
The
Crowns
Showdown.
The
31-year-old
moved
into a
tie with
Tim
Green
and
Tyler
Walker
for the
sixth
most
winningest
World of
Outlaws
driver
from
California.
With
Abreu’s
history
at
Eldora
and the
big
stage
that The
Big E
presents
for
Sprint
Car
drivers,
Abreu
felt
moved to
be
standing
in the
coveted
Victory
Lane
once
again.
“It’s
a
special
place
for me
to race
at,”
Abreu
said. “I
have a
lot of
ups and
downs
here and
a lot of
respect
for this
place.
When you
line up
next to
guys
like
(David)
Gravel,
Schatz,
(Brad)
Sweet,
Sheldon
(Haudenschild),
and
everybody
those
are the
best in
the
business.
That’s
what
they do
for a
living.
It’s
just an
unbelievable
job by
my
team.”
Abreu
didn’t
start
from the
pole
position,
but he
wasted
no time
claiming
lead
from his
second
starting
spot.
When the
green
flag
waved on
the 30
lap
Feature,
the
race’s
pole
sitter –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
– slid
ahead of
Abreu in
Turns 1
and 2.
Abreu
answered
by using
his
momentum
on the
top to
turn
under
the
Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall
Racing
#17
coming
down the
backstretch
and take
command
in Turns
3 and 4.
From
there,
Abreu
maintained
a solid
advantage
while
working
through
a
handful
of early
caution
periods.
As
Abreu
paced
the
field,
Schatz
was
charging
through
it. In
signature
Schatz
style,
the 10
time
Series
champion
had the
Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian
Racing
#15
rolling
through
the
slick as
he
advanced
from
11th
into the
top five
less
than 10
laps
into the
Feature.
By
halfway,
Schatz
was
second.
On lap
18, he
pounced
for the
lead.
Schatz
capitalized
on a
massive
run out
of Turn
2 to
pull
alongside
Abreu
then
slide
ahead in
Turns 3
and 4.
Like
Schuchart
did to
him the
night
before,
Abreu
found
enough
speed to
crossover
the
leader
and
reclaim
the top
spot
with a
slide
job in
the next
set of
corners.
Once
Abreu
reclaimed
the
lead, he
began to
pull
away
amid
traffic.
Schatz
made one
final
run,
closing
in as
the laps
waned,
but was
unable
to mount
enough
of a
charge
to make
a true
attempt
at a
pass.
Abreu
won with
slightly
more
than a
half
second
advantage.
With
Ricky
Warner
leading
the way
on the
wrenches
along
with a
solid
supporting
cast,
Abreu
and his
#24 team
continued
to show
they’re
one of
the best
in the
country
early
this
year.
“Ricky
just
made
great
decisions,”
Abreu
said.
“He
bounces
things
off Zack
(Middlebrooks)
and
Brady
(Forbrook)
that
help
educate
them
quickly,
and that
comes
with
experience.
It’s
been a
pleasure
for me
to
understand
his
(Warner’s)
concepts.
I’m
really
lucky to
race
with
such an
experienced
crew
chief.”
Claiming
the
second
spot on
the
podium
was
Schatz.
The
result
marked
his best
finish
of the
season
and
second
straight
podium
effort
aboard
the
Carquest
#15.
After a
tough
recent
stretch,
the pair
of top
threes
were a
welcome
boost
for him
and the
team.
“This
is a
decent
weekend
– third
and
second,”
Schatz
said.
“Hopefully
we can
get a
win here
soon.
Things
were
feeling
pretty
decent
here
this
weekend.
We’ve
always
had
pretty
decent
finishes
here at
Eldora.
You’ve
got to
get
going
and get
momentum.
On my
end,
I’ve
been
doing
this a
long
time.
I’ve
been
kicked
in the
head a
lot.
I’ve
been
kicked
in the
guts a
lot. I’m
used to
it.
That’s
what
drivers
do.
That’s
what
gets you
to win
championships.
These
guys
work
hard. My
guys
needed
this –
to get a
good
finish
and get
that
momentum
back
going
and the
confidence
back and
everything.”
Completing
the top
three
aboard
the Big
Game
Motorsports
#2 was
David
Gravel.
The
effort
marked
his
eighth
podium
of the
season
(tied
for the
Series
lead in
2023) as
he
continues
to try
to gain
ground
on the
two
above
him in
points.
“We
had an
awesome
car
there
early
on,
definitely
had the
most
maneuverable
car and
were
really
good
early
on,”
Gravel
said.
“Wherever
they
went, I
kind of
did the
opposite
and
passed
guys. It
was a
solid
weekend.”
Completing
the top
five was
Brian
Brown
(from
13th)
and
Justin
Peck
(from
15th).
Brad
Sweet
slipped
back to
eighth
from
fifth,
but the
points
leader –
Carson
Macedo –
had an
even
tougher
outing
with a
third to
13th
showing.
The top
spot in
the
championship
standings
changed
hands as
Sweet
moved
ahead
but only
by two
points.
With
a 23rd
to 12th
charge,
Hunter
Schuerenberg
was the
night’s
KSE
Racing
Hard
Charger.
To
begin
the
night,
David
Gravel
claimed
his
third
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the
season
and a
milestone
100th of
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career.
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(86th
Heat win
of
career).
NOS
Energy
Drink
Heats
Two
through
Four
were
claimed
by
Anthony
Macri
(sixth
of
career),
David
Gravel
(210th
of
career),
and
Logan
Schuchart
(106th
of
career).
Robbie
Price
won the
night’s
MicroLite
Last
Chance
Showdown.
UP
NEXT:
The
World of
Outlaws
NOS
Energy
Drink
Sprint
Cars
head to
“They
Keystone
State”
to take
on the
PA Posse
on
Wednesday,
May 10
at
Lincoln
Speedway
(Abbottstown,
PA) and
May
12-13 at
Williams
Grove
Speedway
(Mechanicsburg,
PA). For
tickets,
CLICK
HERE.
If
you
can’t
make it
to the
track,
catch
all of
the
action
on
DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A
Feature
(30
Laps):
1.
24-Rico
Abreu[2];
2.
15-Donny
Schatz[11];
3.
2-David
Gravel[7];
4.
21-Brian
Brown[13];
5.
13-Justin
Peck[15];
6.
1A-Jacob
Allen[10];
7.
5-Spencer
Bayston[12];
8.
49-Brad
Sweet[5];
9.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[4];
10.
71-Cory
Eliason[9];
11.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1];
12.
55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[23];
13.
41-Carson
Macedo[3];
14.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[22];
15.
39M-Anthony
Macri[6];
16.
42-Sye
Lynch[17];
17.
19-Brent
Marks[18];
18.
69K-Lance
Dewease[19];
19.
49X-Cale
Thomas[16];
20.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[20];
21.
21H-Brady
Bacon[14];
22.
20G-Noah
Gass[25];
23.
4-Chris
Windom[24];
24.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[8];
25.
7S-Robbie
Price[21]
SWEEPING
THE
NATION:
McDermand
Passes
McIntosh
Late to
Win at
81,
Sweeps
Kansas
Weekend
McIntosh
retains
points
lead
with
back-to-back
runners-up,
Miller
best
career
finish
in P3
PARK
CITY, KS
(May 6,
2023) –
It’s
hard to
believe
now that
Chase
McDermand’s
first
start of
the 2023
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
season
ended
with him
on the
trailer
without
a spot
in the
main
event.
His
doubters
have
since
been
silenced,
as he
drove to
Victory
Lane for
the
second
time in
two
races
Saturday
night at
81
Speedway.
His
clean
sweep of
the
Series’
first
trip to
Kansas
was
completed
in
exciting
fashion
after
winning
Friday
night at
Humboldt
Speedway.
McDermand
and the
Mounce/Stout
Motorsports
crew
showed
up to 81
on
Saturday,
still
hungry
for
more,
and got
the job
done –
driving
around
Series
points
leader
Cannon
McIntosh
on a
restart
in the
final 10
laps to
bag the
$4,000
grand
prize
and
McDermand’s
third
career
Xtreme
Outlaw
victory.
His
second
win of
the
season
now sets
him
third in
the
Series
points
standings
– a far
cry from
22nd,
where he
sat
after
that
first
race in
Du Quoin
back in
mid-March.
“To
be able
to climb
back out
of the
hole we
were in
early…
It means
a lot to
be able
to be
able to
do that
this
early in
the
season,”
McDermand
said.
Neither
Feature
win over
the
weekend
was
handed
to him.
Like
Friday,
McDermand
had to
pass one
of the
fastest
cars on
the
track to
get the
win.
Rolling
off the
starting
grid on
the
outside
pole,
McDermand
slipped
back to
fourth
in the
opening
laps but
was able
to
gather
it back
in after
a
restart
on Lap
11. Two
laps and
two
passes
for
position
later,
he had
only
McIntosh
in his
sights
and made
a
beeline
for his
rear
bumper.
The
field
was soon
faced
with
another
restart
on Lap
18.
Though
McIntosh
was fast
and had
led the
last
eight
laps, he
still
could
sense
the area
where he
was
lacking.
“I
could
feel it
start to
struggle
on
corner
exit,”
McIntosh
said. “I
figured
at some
point,
somebody
would be
coming.”
Lo
and
behold,
the exit
of Turn
2 was
where
McDermand
decided
to pull
the
trigger.
He got a
great
jump on
the
restart
and
carried
a full
head of
steam
through
Turns
1-2,
zooming
past
McIntosh
on the
bottom
to take
the
lead.
“I
knew
where I
was
running
had been
good – a
little
bit
lower
into
Turn 1
and off
of Turn
2,”
McDermand
said. “I
got a
really
good run
there. I
was able
to get
side-by-side
with him
and then
clear
him.
“I
didn’t
want to
get too
good of
a run
going
into
Turn 3,
so I had
to run
low
enough
to block
the
slider
if it
was
coming.”
Now
with the
lead and
the laps
winding
down,
McDermand
hit the
jets and
began to
pull
away
from the
field.
Even a
green-white-checkered
finish
at the
end
could
not slow
him down
as he
cruised
to his
second
win in
two
nights.
“I
was just
trying
to hit
my
marks,”
McDermand
said of
his plan
for the
green-white-checkered
finish.
“Turns
1-2 I
hit it
right
maybe
three-quarters
of the
time,
and the
other
corners
– I just
couldn’t
get a
good run
off of
2, so I
knew I
had to
hit that
corner
right,
especially
having
Cannon
and
Gavin
[Miller]
behind
me.”
Though
he was a
bit
bummed
about
having
to
settle
for
runner-up
two
nights
in-a-row,
McIntosh
was
happy to
retain
the
points
lead
with his
fourth
podium
finish
in the
first
five
Series
races
thus
far.
“It’s
good to
come out
of here
with the
points
lead and
have a
consistent
weekend,”
McIntosh
said.
“Hopefully,
we can
continue
to do
the same
thing
going
into the
next
races we
have.”
Completing
the
podium
was
16-year-old
Gavin
Miller,
who
charged
from
13th on
the grid
to third
in 25
laps to
record
his best
career
Xtreme
Outlaw
finish
in his
first
full-time
season
at the
controls
of a
Keith
Kunz
Motorsports
Midget.
“We’re
making
big
gains
every
single
race,
and I’m
still
learning,”
Miller
said.
“It’s
crazy to
me how
far I’ve
come so
far,
only
having a
year of
experience,
and not
that
many
races,
either.”
UP
NEXT
The
Xtreme
Outlaw
Midget
Series
presented
by
Toyota
breaks
for two
weeks
before
returning
to
action
May
23-24 at
Millbridge
Speedway
in
Salisbury,
NC.
Tickets
will be
available
at the
gate on
race
day. If
you
can’t be
at the
track,
stream
all the
action
live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
Feature
(25
Laps):
1.
40-Chase
McDermand[2];
2.
08-Cannon
McIntosh[3];
3.
97-Gavin
Miller[13];
4.
71-Jade
Avedisian[1];
5.
26-Chance
Crum[16];
6.
7X-Thomas
Meseraull[10];
7.
25K-Taylor
Reimer[11];
8.
5D-Zach
Daum[7];
9.
2X-Landon
Brooks[8];
10.
19M-Ethan
Mitchell[5];
11.
28-Ashton
Torgerson[9];
12.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[19];
13.
7W-Brendon
Wiseley[20];
14.
59-Laci
Ferno[12];
15.
96-Cody
Brewer[14];
16.
07-Scout
Spraggins[15];
17.
52J-Corey
Joyner[18];
18.
7U-Kyle
Jones[6];
19.
1H-Henry
Chambers[17];
20.
58-Daniel
Whitley[4];
21.
21E-Emilio
Hoover[22];
22.
70-Cade
Cowles[21]
SHARK
SURVIVAL:
Logan
Schuchart
Fends
off Late
Rico
Abreu
Charge
for
First
2023
World of
Outlaws
Victory
Schuchart
snags
fourth
Eldora
triumph
in
thrilling
#LetsRaceTwo
opener
ROSSBURG, OH
(May 5,
2023) -
Logan
Schuchart
wasn’t
surprised
when Rico
Abreu slid
ahead of him
coming to
the white
flag Friday
night at
Eldora
Speedway.
Nine years
on the World
of Outlaws
NOS Energy
Drink Sprint
Car tour has
taught him
someone is
always
lurking. The
nation’s top
Sprint Car
drivers are
prepared to
pounce on
the smallest
mistake.
Even though
he’d led
every lap
entering the
final one,
Schuchart
still didn’t
expect to go
unchallenged.
What matters
is the
response to
the
challenge.
Composure
can be the
difference
between
celebrating
a win and
settling for
second.
This
experience
and
expectation
allowed the
10th year
veteran to
stay poised
and map out
his answer
to Abreu’s
slider.
Schuchart
executed a
perfect
response
slide job of
his own in
Turn 1 and
held off
Abreu’s last
gasp in the
final set of
corners to
claim his
first
checkered
flag of
2023.
“I was
kind of
expecting it
sooner,”
Schuchart
said of
Abreu’s bid
for the
lead. “I
felt pretty
confident
that when he
did drive
across in
front of me
I knew that
it was going
to be hard
for him to
keep speed
or block me
into (Turn)
one that I
could kind
of wait for
him for a
second
coming out
of (Turn)
four and
down the
front
stretch to
make a move
or decide
what I was
going to do.
I know he
wanted to
get right
back to the
top, and I
just kind of
had to short
slide him
and park it
in front of
him because
it was going
to be very
tough to
drive back
down off of
(Turn) one
and drive
across the
racetrack.
I’m just
happy to get
this thing
in Victory
Lane.”
The trip
to Victory
Lane was
Schuchart’s
36th
with The
Greatest
Show on
Dirt,
equaling him
with Bixby,
OK’s Shane
Stewart for
19th on the
all-time
Series win
list.
Schuchart
now owns
four
triumphs at
Eldora,
which sits
tied with
Jackson
Motorplex
and The Dirt
Track at
Charlotte
Motor
Speedway for
the tracks
he’s won the
most at with
the World of
Outlaws.
Schuchart
is also tied
as the
winningest
Pennsylvanian
at Eldora in
World of
Outlaws
competition.
He, Tim
Shaffer
(Aliquippa,
PA), and
Brent Marks
(Myerstown,
PA) all own
four wins
apiece.
Perhaps
most
importantly,
Schuchart
knocked the
first win of
the season
monkey from
his back.
With seven
top fives,
including
three
podiums
heading into
Friday, the
speed of the
Shark Racing
#1S had
unquestionably
been there.
But with a
zero in the
win column,
pressure had
begun to
build.
“It’s
definitely
huge to get
that
pressure off
your back,”
Schuchart
admitted. “I
feel just as
good as
anybody out
here. I feel
like we have
the team to
compete at
the highest
level and
compete at
the top.
It’s just
making those
calls.
Sometimes
it’s me
putting the
wrong setup
in the thing
like last
week at
Haubstadt.
It’s just
learning and
trial and
error over
the years of
making these
things
right.”
Schuchart’s
path to
victory
began
quickly. The
Hanover, PA
native lined
up third on
the grid
aboard the
Drydene/DuraMAX
machine with
Brad Sweet
and Abreu in
front of
him. Both
Sweet and
Abreu opted
for the
cushion in
the first
set of
corners when
the green
flew.
Schuchart
decided to
roll the
middle and
sailed by
the top two.
From
there,
Schuchart
maintained a
decent
advantage
throughout
the race. He
was never
able to pull
too far
ahead but
kept those
behind him
at bay.
Meanwhile, a
war erupted
for spots
within the
top five as
Abreu,
Sweet, and
Donny Schatz
swapped
spots in the
early
going. The
Big E was in
tip top
shape
allowing
that trio to
utilize many
lanes as
they battled
for the
runner-up
spot. Even
with racing
each other,
Schuchart
stayed
within their
sights.
It wasn’t
until Abreu
fully
established
control of
second that
he was able
to really
begin to
chip away at
Schuchart’s
advantage.
Traffic
helped Abreu
have that
one last
chance as
the white
flag flew,
but he
didn’t quite
have enough
to hold back
Schuchart
after
swiping the
lead
briefly.
Schuchart
felt
appreciative
that it was
Abreu who
offered the
challenge
and grateful
he was able
to best him.
“Rico is
a class act
guy on and
off the
track,”
Schuchart
said. “Him
and Ricky
Warner make
a great
team.
They’re
really tough
to beat
right now.
They’re
really fast
everywhere
we go.”
Abreu
settled for
second
aboard the
Rico Abreu
Racing #24.
The St.
Helena, CA
native
continues to
flex his
early season
muscle with
his third
World of
Outlaws
podium of
the season
and the 31st
of his
career. With
Schuchart’s
execution on
the final
lap, Abreu
didn’t feel
he could’ve
done much
more in
search of
the win.
“I was
just waiting
for him to
slip one
time,” Abreu
explained.
“I knew it
was getting
down to the
wire there.
It just
comes down
to a matter
of sticking
that last
corner and
him taking
my lane away
just
startled my
car a little
bit to get
back down to
get a run.
It was just
smart racing
on his end.
Our car was
unbelievable
tonight.”
Rounding
out the top
three was
10-time
Series
champion
Donny
Schatz. The
45 year old
looked
smooth all
race and
appeared he
may
challenge
for the win.
But traffic
in his lanes
slowed
Schatz
enough to
keep him
from the top
of the
board. The
third-place
effort
marked his
first podium
of the
season and
the 741st of
his career.
“We were
kind of
hanging on
there at the
end, but I
kind of knew
that about
10 laps in,”
Schatz said.
“I had to
get the wing
back to stay
with them.
We can work
from there.
It’s a
respectable
finish for
the night
and gives us
an
opportunity
for
tomorrow.”
Completing
the top five
was Brad
Sweet and
David
Gravel. With
Carson
Macedo
finishing
sixth, Sweet
trimmed
Macedo’s
points lead
down to only
eight
markers.
The
night’s KSE
Racing Hard
Charger was
Kyle Larson
with a 22nd
to 10th
drive aboard
Paul Silva’s
#57.
Early in
the night
Logan
Schuchart
collected
his third
Simpson
Performance
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QuickTime
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year and the
34th of his
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Heat One was
topped by
Brad Sweet
(222nd of
career). NOS
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Heats Two
through Four
were claimed
by Sheldon
Haudenschild
(81st of
career),
Logan
Schuchart
(105th of
career), and
Donny Schatz
(506th of
career).
The
MicroLite
Last Chance
Showdown
victory went
to Kraig
Kinser.
UP NEXT:
The World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
return to
Eldora
Speedway on
Saturday
(May 6) for
night two of
#LetsRaceTwo.
For
tickets, CLICK
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If you
can’t make
it to the
track, catch
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action live
on DIRTVision.
World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
A Feature (30
Laps): 1.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[3]; 2.
24-Rico
Abreu[2]; 3.
15-Donny
Schatz[4]; 4.
49-Brad
Sweet[1]; 5.
2-David
Gravel[10]; 6.
41-Carson
Macedo[7]; 7.
1A-Jacob
Allen[13]; 8.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[6]; 9.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5];
10. 57-Kyle
Larson[22]; 11.
39M-Anthony
Macri[11]; 12.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[8]; 13.
5-Spencer
Bayston[16]; 14.
29-Parker Price
Miller[14]; 15.
55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[20];
16. 21-Brian
Brown[19]; 17.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[9]; 18.
71-Cory
Eliason[15]; 19.
19-Brent
Marks[18]; 20.
4-Chris
Windom[24]; 21.
13-Justin
Peck[17]; 22.
42-Sye
Lynch[23]; 23.
7S-Robbie
Price[12]; 24.
101-Kraig
Kinser[21]
Last Chance
Showdown (12
Laps): 1.
101-Kraig
Kinser[3]; 2.
57-Kyle
Larson[1]; 3.
42-Sye Lynch[5];
4. 4-Chris
Windom[6]; 5.
69K-Lance
Dewease[9]; 6.
14-Cole
Macedo[4]; 7.
20G-Noah
Gass[10]; 8.
52-Blake
Hahn[2]; 9.
11-Michael
Kofoid[7]; 10.
35-Zach
Hampton[15]; 11.
70-Scotty
Thiel[12]; 12.
49X-Cale
Thomas[14]; 13.
97-JJ
Hickle[11]; 14.
6B-Brandon
Wimmer[8]; 15.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[13]
C Feature (10
Laps): 1.
49X-Cale
Thomas[2]; 2.
35-Zach
Hampton[3]; 3.
78-Justin
Clark[6]; 4.
W20-Greg
Wilson[9]; 5.
23-Zeth
Sabo[10]; 6.
4X-Bradley
Ashford[11]; 7.
5T-Ryan
Timms[7]; 8.
19P-Sean
Rayhall[8]; 9.
6-Bill Rose[1];
10. 1M-Landon
Myers[4]; 11.
26-Zeb Wise[5];
12. 5TT-Travis
Philo[13]; 13.
21H-Brady
Bacon[12]
DIRTVision
FAST PASS Dash
(6 Laps): 1.
49-Brad
Sweet[2]; 2.
24-Rico
Abreu[1]; 3.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[4]; 4.
15-Donny
Schatz[3]; 5.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5];
6. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[7]; 7.
41-Carson
Macedo[8]; 8.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[6]
Heat 1 (8
Laps): 1.
49-Brad
Sweet[1]; 2.
41-Carson
Macedo[5]; 3.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[2]; 4.
1A-Jacob
Allen[6]; 5.
13-Justin
Peck[7]; 6.
101-Kraig
Kinser[9]; 7.
11-Michael
Kofoid[8]; 8.
97-JJ
Hickle[11]; 9.
6-Bill Rose[12];
10. 26-Zeb
Wise[4]; 11.
57-Kyle
Larson[3]; 12.
5TT-Travis
Philo[10]
Heat 2 (8
Laps): 1.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1];
2. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[4]; 3.
39M-Anthony
Macri[2]; 4.
71-Cory
Eliason[3]; 5.
21-Brian
Brown[8]; 6.
42-Sye Lynch[5];
7. 69K-Lance
Dewease[6]; 8.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[7];
9. 35-Zach
Hampton[11]; 10.
5T-Ryan
Timms[10]; 11.
21H-Brady
Bacon[9]
Heat 3 (8
Laps): 1.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[1]; 2.
24-Rico
Abreu[2]; 3.
2-David
Gravel[5]; 4.
29-Parker Price
Miller[7]; 5.
19-Brent
Marks[3]; 6.
14-Cole
Macedo[8]; 7.
52-Blake
Hahn[4]; 8.
20G-Noah
Gass[9]; 9.
49X-Cale
Thomas[6]; 10.
78-Justin
Clark[11]; 11.
W20-Greg
Wilson[10]; 12.
4X-Bradley
Ashford[12]
Heat 4 (8
Laps): 1.
15-Donny
Schatz[1]; 2.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[2]; 3.
7S-Robbie
Price[3]; 4.
5-Spencer
Bayston[8]; 5.
55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[5];
6. 4-Chris
Windom[6]; 7.
6B-Brandon
Wimmer[7]; 8.
70-Scotty
Thiel[4]; 9.
1M-Landon
Myers[9]; 10.
19P-Sean
Rayhall[11]; 11.
23-Zeth Sabo[10]
Qualifying A
(2 Laps): 1.
49-Brad Sweet,
00:12.930[2]; 2.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild,
00:12.994[1]; 3.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney,
00:13.052[15];
4. 39M-Anthony
Macri,
00:13.054[6]; 5.
57-Kyle Larson,
00:13.080[13];
6. 71-Cory
Eliason,
00:13.091[9]; 7.
26-Zeb Wise,
00:13.098[5]; 8.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi,
00:13.106[11];
9. 41-Carson
Macedo,
00:13.108[10];
10. 42-Sye
Lynch,
00:13.163[20];
11. 1A-Jacob
Allen,
00:13.164[3];
12. 69K-Lance
Dewease,
00:13.185[22];
13. 13-Justin
Peck,
00:13.215[21];
14. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr,
00:13.217[7];
15. 11-Michael
Kofoid,
00:13.224[23];
16. 21-Brian
Brown,
00:13.237[12];
17. 101-Kraig
Kinser,
00:13.366[14];
18. 21H-Brady
Bacon,
00:13.404[19];
19. 5TT-Travis
Philo,
00:13.417[4];
20. 5T-Ryan
Timms,
00:13.511[18];
21. 97-JJ
Hickle,
00:13.529[17];
22. 35-Zach
Hampton,
00:13.642[8];
23. 6-Bill Rose,
00:13.893[16]
Qualifying B
(2 Laps): 1.
1S-Logan
Schuchart,
00:12.916[4]; 2.
15-Donny Schatz,
00:13.189[12];
3. 24-Rico
Abreu,
00:13.221[20];
4. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss,
00:13.371[9]; 5.
19-Brent Marks,
00:13.378[16];
6. 7S-Robbie
Price,
00:13.391[14];
7. 52-Blake
Hahn,
00:13.431[8]; 8.
70-Scotty Thiel,
00:13.431[3]; 9.
2-David Gravel,
00:13.435[22];
10. 55-Hunter
Schuerenberg,
00:13.468[5];
11. 49X-Cale
Thomas,
00:13.475[6];
12. 4-Chris
Windom,
00:13.547[2];
13. 29-Parker
Price Miller,
00:13.565[15];
14. 6B-Brandon
Wimmer,
00:13.638[7];
15. 14-Cole
Macedo,
00:13.721[10];
16. 5-Spencer
Bayston,
00:13.753[18];
17. 20G-Noah
Gass,
00:13.802[17];
18. 1M-Landon
Myers,
00:13.844[19];
19. W20-Greg
Wilson,
00:13.854[21];
20. 23-Zeth
Sabo,
00:13.887[13];
21. 78-Justin
Clark,
00:13.894[11];
22. 19P-Sean
Rayhall,
00:14.092[23];
23. 4X-Bradley
Ashford,
00:14.251[1]
McDermand
Drives by
Torgerson at
Humboldt for
Second Career
Xtreme Midget
Feature Win
HUMBOLDT, KS
(May 5, 2023) –
To win, Chase
McDermand was
going to have to
drive around the
fastest car on
the racetrack.
He’d tried once
before and
failed, but with
the laps winding
down and his
patience wearing
thin, he knew it
was time to pull
out his best
move.
A slide-job
maneuver in
Turns 1-2 on Lap
22 was exactly
what McDermand
was looking for
in his pursuit
of race-long
leader Ashton
Torgerson.
McDermand
pitched the car
hard to the left
getting into
Turn 1 on the
bottom and
stomped the
throttle,
drifting up into
Torgerson’s lane
to take the
position.
A smooth line
around the
bottom groove in
Turns 3-4 sealed
the pass for
McDermand, and
from there on
out, it was his
race to lose.
Torgerson faded
back to third
while Cannon
McIntosh did all
he could to
reel-in the
leader in the
final laps, but
McDermand was
too fast out
front as he
crossed the
stripe to bag
the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget
Series presented
by Toyota
Feature win
Friday night at
Humboldt
Speedway.
“The last
restart, I was
watching
[Tanner] Thorson
and seeing what
he was telling [Torgerson]
to do,”
McDermand, 22,
of Springfield,
IL, said. “I
just figured he
was going to try
and block my
line or
something and he
didn’t, so I
just kept making
sure I hit my
marks.
“I was able
to move a little
closer every lap
[after] the last
restart, and we
pulled it off.”
Torgerson,
16, of Glendale,
AZ, was aboard
the Tanner
Thorson Racing
#28 in his
Xtreme Outlaw
Series debut,
back at the
controls of a
Midget for the
first time since
suffering injury
at the Chili
Bowl Nationals
in January. He
led the first 21
circuits of the
race from the
outside pole and
had yet to be
seriously
challenged for
the lead until
McDermand came
knocking.
“Ran the top
pretty much the
entire race and
felt good up
there, then
McDermand showed
me a line down
there,”
Torgerson said.
“We were racing
off of four,
side-by-side; I
should’ve moved
down and took
the lane.”
After several
cautions and two
red-flag
periods, the
race’s final
restart took the
green on Lap 19
with Torgerson
holding strong
out front.
That’s when
McDermand
decided to pull
the trigger,
using his inside
lane speed to
his advantage
and made the
move for the
lead.
But in
getting to the
position to be
able to contend
for the lead,
McDermand had
some prior work
to take care of.
He rolled off
the starting
grid P5 and did
not initially
like how his car
was handling, so
a few in-car
shock
adjustments were
needed.
“I’m really
glad we did have
those red flags
and the
yellows,”
McDermand said.
“I got to think
about exactly
what the changes
I was making
were going to do
to the car under
the red. Under
the yellows, it
just gave me
some
opportunities to
just play with
it a bit more
and fine-tune
it.”
Once the car
came in how he
wanted it,
McDermand was
hooked-up. He
took the lead
with eight laps
left and
proceeded to
drive away from
the
second-place,
which by
five-to-go,
McIntosh had
fought his way
into from ninth
on the starting
grid.
“I was able
to make a lot of
ground on
restarts and
just carry more
speed than other
guys on the
start,” McIntosh
said. “Once we
got going, we
were pretty
good; I think
McDermand was
just a little
better than us,
overall.”
Torgerson
completed the
podium, while
Thomas Meseraull
got back into
the Xtreme
Outlaw top-five
with a
fourth-place run
from 12th on the
grid. Daniel
Whitley put the
Abacus Racing
#58 across the
stripe in fifth
for his first
career Xtreme
Outlaw top-five.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme
Outlaw Midgets
are back in
action Saturday
night, May 6,
for another
$4,000-to-win
program at
Humboldt’s
sister track –
81 Speedway in
Park City, KS.
Tickets will be
on sale at the
gate. If you
can’t make it to
the track to
watch, stream
all the action
live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED
RESULTS
Feature (30
Laps): 1.
40-Chase
McDermand[5]; 2.
08-Cannon
McIntosh[9]; 3.
28-Ashton
Torgerson[2]; 4.
7X-Thomas
Meseraull[12];
5. 58-Daniel
Whitley[7]; 6.
71-Jade
Avedisian[3]; 7.
97-Gavin
Miller[8]; 8.
5D-Zach
Daum[18]; 9.
26-Chance
Crum[4]; 10.
22T-Don Droud
Jr[15]; 11.
25K-Taylor
Reimer[17]; 12.
59-Laci
Ferno[21]; 13.
07-Scout
Spraggins[20];
14. 7W-Brendon
Wiseley[16]; 15.
7U-Kyle
Jones[14]; 16.
91S-Jeff
Stasa[10]; 17.
2X-Landon
Brooks[1]; 18.
19AZ-Hayden
Reinbold[13];
19. 21E-Emilio
Hoover[11]; 20.
91-Lance
Bennett[19]; 21.
19M-Ethan
Mitchell[6]; 22.
(DNS) 17X-Kurt
Stellhorn
1 MONTH
ALERT: River
Cities, Ogilvie
Bring World of
Outlaws to Upper
Midwest in June
GRAND FORKS, ND
(May 3, 2023) –
The World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car
Series will make
its first trip
of 2023 to North
Dakota and
Minnesota when
the calendar
turns to June.
The journey
will bring
The Greatest
Show on Dirt
back to River
Cities Speedway,
in Grand Forks,
ND, for its 30th
visit to the
1/4-mile
bullring, on
Friday, June 2.
Then, the Series
will make its
debut at the
3/8-mile Ogilvie
Raceway, in
Ogilvie, MN, on
Saturday, June
3.
There have
been five
different
winners in the
last six races
at River Cities
– four-time and
reigning
champion Brad
Sweet is the
sole repeat
winner in that
time (2021,
2022). Ten-time
Series champion
Donny Schatz, of
Fargo, ND, holds
the most World
of Outlaws wins
at the track
with 13.
What you
need to know:
RIVER
CITIES, JUNE 2 (Gerdau
presents the 1st
Leg of the
Northern Tour)
Track:
1/4-mile in
Grand Forks, ND
Times
(CT):
2 p.m. Pit Gates
open
5 p.m.
Grandstand Gates
open
6:30 p.m. Hot
Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to
follow
Tickets:
Available
HERE
Previous
winners:
2022 – Carson
Macedo on June
3, Brad Sweet on
Aug. 26
2021 – Brad
Sweet on Aug. 25
2020 –Kyle
Larson on Aug.
21
2019 – Logan
Schuchart on
June 7, Donny
Schatz on Aug.
16
2018 – Donny
Schatz on June
15, Donny Schatz
on Aug. 17
2017 – David
Gravel on June
16, Donny Schatz
on Aug. 18
2016 – Donny
Schatz on June
17, Donny Schatz
on Aug. 26
2015 – Donny
Schatz on June
19, Donny Schatz
on Aug. 21
2014 – Donny
Schatz on June
20, Daryn
Pittman on Aug.
15
2013 – Cody
Darrah on June
21, Donny Schatz
on Aug. 16
2012 – Kraig
Kinser on June
15, Sammy
Swindell on Aug.
17
2011 – Craig
Dollansky on
June 17, Craig
Dollansky on
June 18, Steve
Kinser on Aug.
19
2010 – Steve
Kinser on June
19, Joey Saldana
on June 20
2009 – Donny
Schatz on June
19, Craig
Dollansky on
Aug. 21
2008 – Donny
Schatz on June
27
2007 – Joey
Saldana on June
29
OGILVIE, JUNE 3
('Big O'
Showdown)
Track:
3/8-mile in
Ogilvie, MN
Times
(CT):
2 p.m. Pit Gate
open
4 p.m.
Grandstands open
6:30 p.m. Hot
Laps/Qualifying
-Racing to
follow
Tickets:
Available
HERE
WHAT TO WATCH
FOR: Midgets
Debut at
Humboldt, 81
Speedway in
Kansas
Doubleheader
Jones atop
points
standings,
Torgerson teams
with Thorson for
Fri-Sat swing
HUMBOLDT, KS
(May 3, 2023) –
The Xtreme
Outlaw Midget
Series presented
by
Toyota dives
into its debut
in Kansas this
weekend with a
Friday-Saturday
doubleheader,
May 5-6, at
Humboldt
Speedway and
81 Speedway.
The field will
compete for
$4,000 grand
prizes on both
nights, joined
by Non-Wing
Sprint Cars and
Factory Stocks
at Humboldt on
Friday, then the
Sprint Cars and
316 Mods at 81
on Saturday.
Though the
Xtreme Outlaw
Series has yet
to visit either
venue, both
tracks have
hosted Midget
competition in
the past. Both
POWRi and USAC
have taken their
national Midget
series to each
and put on
programs that
showcase the
speed Midgets
are capable of.
At 3/8 of a
mile, 81
Speedway will
take over as the
biggest track
the Series has
visited since
its inception
last year.
Tickets for each
event will be on
sale at the gate
on race day. If
you can’t be at
the track,
stream all the
action live on
your personal
devices with a
FAST PASS
subscription to
DIRTVision.
Here are the
drivers to watch
and storylines
to follow this
weekend:
NEW
SHERIFF IN TOWN
– After posting
back-to-back
top-five
finishes in the
last two Series
races, Kyle
Jones has taken
over the points
lead by 13 over
Cannon McIntosh.
Jones, 29, of
Kennedale, TX,
put his
Spike/Stanton,
PDIDiesel.com
#7U on the
podium in the
Saturday night
portion of the
Xtreme Outlaw
Showdown in Du
Quoin back in
March, then
followed that up
with a
fourth-place run
at Federated
Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55
three weeks ago.
He and the
Trifecta
Motorsports team
now ride into
Humboldt
Speedway on
Friday where
they competed
together in
2020, resulting
in a
13th-to-ninth
charge for Jones
in his first
start at the
track.
ON THE
RISE
– Cannon
McIntosh jumped
a total of six
spots in the
Series points
standings after
his second win
of the season
three weeks ago
at I-55, and now
rides 13 points
behind leader
Kyle Jones in
second place.
McIntosh, of
Bixby, OK, has
been keeping his
skills sharp in
the downtime
this season,
wheeling a Micro
Sprint on a
weekly basis at
Millbridge
Speedway for his
team’s Micro
program at Dave
Mac-Barnhill
Motorsports.
Five Feature
wins there
already this
year has proved
its benefits for
the 20yr-old
Toyota Racing
Development
driver as he
continues the
chase for his
first national
Midget series
championship.
Read Also – COMMITTED
TO SUCCESS:
Cannon McIntosh
Continues To
Build On Career
Success With
Xtreme Outlaws
McIntosh has
previously
visited Humboldt
on multiple
occasions, last
making the trip
out in 2020,
where he
finished 11th in
a POWRi event
during his
tenure with
Keith Kunz
Motorsports.
Prior to that,
he made starts
in 2019 (DNF),
and recorded his
best finish
there in 2017
– a fifth-place
run with his
family team,
then known as
Dave Mac
Motorsports.
THE
CLIMB BACK
– Making her
debut at both
venues this
weekend, Jade
Avedisian has
some work to do
to reclaim the
Series points
lead after
dropping back to
third in the
standings three
weeks ago.
The 16yr-old
Californian
struggled at
I-55, fading
back to 16th
from her
seventh-place
starting spot
and giving up
the points lead
she held coming
into the race.
Historically,
I-55 has not
been Avedisian’s
cup of tea, but
Humboldt and 81
will be clean
slates. She’s
yet to compete
in any capacity
at either venue,
which gives her
a brand-new
opportunity for
redemption this
weekend.
Though she’s
raced on big
1/4-miles like
Humboldt before,
Saturday will be
her first Xtreme
Outlaw start on
a 3/8-mile
track. The
Series has yet
to visit a track
larger in
distance than
the 1/3-mile of
I-55.
BACK IN
THE SADDLE
– Climbing back
behind the wheel
of a Midget for
the first time
since January,
Ashton Torgerson
has teamed with
Tanner Thorson
Racing this
weekend to take
on the Kansas
doubleheader.
Torgerson, 16,
of Glendale, AZ,
was injured in a
scary incident
at the Chili
Bowl Nationals
in January where
he was ejected
from the seat of
his car after
flipping several
times down the
backstretch.
Torgerson sat
out for several
weeks to recover
but has since
made multiple
Micro Sprint and
Winged Sprint
Car starts in
his efforts to
get back in the
racing groove.
Friday at
Humboldt will be
his first
official Midget
start since the
night of his
accident.
Like several
others in the
field, Torgerson
will be making
his first
appearance with
the Xtreme
Outlaws, as well
as his debut at
both tracks.
BEEN
THERE, RACED
THAT –
While several
competitors will
be making their
Midget debut at
Humboldt this
weekend, Zach
Daum will be one
of the veterans
in the field
with prior
experience.
Like McIntosh,
Daum raced the
POWRi event at
Humboldt in
2020, and
finished fourth
behind Daison
Pursley, Kaylee
Bryson and
winner Buddy
Kofoid.
Daum, of
Pocahontas, IL,
moved up five
spots in the
Series standings
after a
runner-up finish
to McIntosh at
I-55 three weeks
ago. He now sits
sixth – 57
points back of
leader Jones in
pursuit of his
second
consecutive
Xtreme Outlaw
points
championship.
THIS
WEEKEND AT A
GLANCE
When and
where
• Friday,
May 5 at
Humboldt
Speedway in
Humboldt, KS
• Saturday, May
6 at 81 Speedway
in Park City, KS
On the
internet
Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series
presented by
Toyota
Twitter
– @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram –
@XtremeOutlaw
Facebook
– @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
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broadcast
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Current
championship
points standings
(view
full standings)
1. Kyle Jones
(628pts); 2.
Cannon McIntosh
615pts (-13); 3.
Jade Avedisian
606pts (-22); 4.
Landon Brooks
590pts (-38); 5.
Gavin Miller
578pts (-50); 6.
Zach Daum 571pts
(-57); 7. Ethan
Mitchell 566pts
(-62); 8. Chance
Crum 561pts
(-67); 9. Chase
McDermand 541pts
(-87); 10.
Taylor Reimer
521pts (-107).
Toyota
Feature winners
(2 drivers)
2 wins – Cannon
McIntosh (Dave
Mac-Dalby
Motorsports)
1 win – Jade
Avedisian (Keith
Kunz
Motorsports)
Toyota
Feature laps led
(6 drivers)
26 laps – Thomas
Meseraull
22 laps – Shane
Cottle
19 laps – Cannon
McIntosh
18 laps – Zach
Daum
14 laps – Jade
Avedisian
1 lap – Chase
McDermand
Whitz RC
Racing Products
Quick Time
Awards (2
drivers)
2 awards
– Ethan Mitchell
1 awards
– Cannon
McIntosh
Heat Race
winners (13
drivers)
2 wins – Jade
Avedisian
1 win – Austin
Barnhill, Shane
Cottle, Gavin
Miller, Thomas
Meseraull,
Corbin
Rueschenberg,
Nick Drake, Kyle
Jones, Chance
Crum, Rico Abreu,
Cannon McIntosh,
Chase McDermand,
Zach Daum
High-points
honors (3
drivers)
1 honor – Gavin
Miller, Chance
Crum, Rico Abreu
Last Chance
Showdown wins (5
drivers)
1 win – Kyle
Jones, Landon
Brooks, Karter
Sarff, Howard
Moore, Ryan
Timms
DIRTVision
Hard Charger
Awards (3
drivers)
1 award –
Mitchel Moles,
Chase Johnson,
Ryan Timms
Podium
finishes (8
drivers)
2 podiums
– Cannon
McIntosh
1 podium – Shane
Cottle, Thomas
Meseraull, Jade
Avedisian, Chase
McDermand, Kyle
Jones, Zach
Daum, Ryan Timms
Top-10
finishes (21
drivers)
3 top-10s – Kyle
Jones
2 top-10s – Jade
Avedisian,
Landon Brooks,
Gavin Miller,
Ethan Mitchell,
Zach Daum,
Corbin
Rueschenberg,
Chase McDermand
1 top-10 – Shane
Cottle, Chance
Crum, Thomas
Meseraull,
Cannon McIntosh,
Mitchel Moles,
Taylor Reimer,
Chase Johnson,
Austin Barnhill,
Daniel Adler,
Sam Johnson,
Ryan Timms, Rico
Abreu
2023 Schedule
& Winners – Race
No. Day, Date /
Track / Location
/ Winner (Total
Wins)
1. Fri,
March 10 /
Southern
Illinois Center
/ Du Quoin, IL /
Cannon McIntosh
(1)
2. Sat, March 11
/ Southern
Illinois Center
/ Du Quoin, IL /
Jade Avedisian
(1)
3. Fri, April 14
/ Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at
I-55 / Pevely,
MO / Cannon
McIntosh (2)
CBS to Air
World of Outlaws
Docu-Special on
May 7
CONCORD, NC
(May 2, 2023) –
CBS is bringing
fans inside the
World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car
Series with a
one-hour special
on Sunday, May
7, at 1:30 p.m.
(ET)
World of
Outlaws: The
Good, The Young,
and The Dirty
will be a
documentary-style
show that
follows seasoned
veterans,
rookies and many
in between as
they prepare for
the most
grueling
schedule in
motorsports – an
80-plus race
schedule across
the country from
February to
November.
While the
show will
feature many
stars of the
Sprint Car
series, a focus
will be on
10-time World of
Outlaws champion
Donny Schatz,
2022 World of
Outlaws Rookie
of the Year
Spencer Bayston
and current
rookie contender
Giovanni Scelzi
as they give
fans an in-depth
look at their
life with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt.
The show will
run from 1:30
p.m. to 2:30
p.m. (ET), May
7, marking the
World of
Outlaws’ second
time on the main
CBS network.
Fans can also
look forward to
prerecorded
airings of World
of Outlaws
events on CBS
Sports Network
throughout the
year.
WHAT TO
WATCH FOR:
Eldora Speedway
Welcomes World
of Outlaws for #LetsRaceTwo
Double header
is first two of
five scheduled
Eldora races in
2023
ROSSBURG, OH
(May 2, 2023) -
Eldora Speedway
has been a
staple of the
World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car tour
since its debut
in 1978, and
that trend will
continue this
weekend.
“The Big E”
will elevate its
status as the
most visited
track in World
of Outlaws
history when The
Greatest Show on
Dirtreturns for
#LetsRaceTwo
Friday-Saturday,
May 5-6.
Eldora’s 230
races stand atop
the list of
tracks that the
World of Outlaws
have invaded,
and that number
will grow to 232
as Eldora
continues to
cement its
significance in
Sprint Car
Racing history.
Fans will see
the top Winged
Warriors and
Non-Wing
Warriors
battling both
nights as well
with the United
States Auto Club
(USAC) Non-Wing
Sprint Cars
accompanying the
World of Outlaws
for the weekend.
Let’s look at
some of the
weekend’s top
storylines:
CHAMPIONSHIP
BATTLE: The trio
atop the World
of Outlaws
standings –
Carson Macedo,
Brad Sweet, and
David Gravel –
will carry their
tight battle
into Eldora,
where they’ve
all found
success.
Macedo leads
the charge with
six consecutive
top fives
entering the
weekend aboard
the Jason
Johnson Racing
#41. Eldora has
been especially
kind to Macedo
in recent years.
In his last 10
visits, the
Lemoore, CA
native has
posted five
podiums, a 4.4
average finish,
and a pair of
victories.
Sweet and his
Kasey Kahne
Racing crew
trail Macedo by
only 12 markers.
“The Big Cat”
has visited
Eldora Victory
Lane on three
occasions with
the World of
Outlaws,
including two
Kings Royals
(’13 & ’19).
While his recent
results aren’t
quite on par
with Macedo,
Sweet still has
managed a trio
of top fives in
his last four
starts at the
Rossburg, OH
oval.
A DNF this
past Saturday
put Gravel 48
points out of
the lead, but
Eldora is a
prime facility
for the Big Game
Motorsports
driver to make
up ground. Four
of Gravel’s 80
career Series
victories have
occurred at “The
House that Earl
Built” including
two last July.
The Watertown,
CT native also
topped the
All-Star Circuit
of Champions’
Governor’s Reign
for a $52,000
payday in 2020.
LACK OF BACK
TO BACK: Eldora
has given fans a
variety of
winners over the
last few years.
In the track’s
last 16 races,
no driver has
won consecutive
trophies, even
though four
competitors have
claimed more
than one main
event during
that stretch.
The man who
will have the
chance to break
the trend this
Friday is St.
Helena, CA’s
Rico Abreu. The
31-year-old
topped last
September’s
BeFour the
Crowns Showdown
to collect his
10th career
Series victory.
Abreu has
already won
twice this
season (Lincoln
Speedway & 81
Speedway), and
one more tally
in the win
column would be
his personal
best for one
season with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt.
ELDORA
EXCELLENCE: It’s
fitting that the
most recent
driver to go
back-to-back at
Eldora is the
one who has
dominated the
‘The Big E” over
stints of his
career – Donny
Schatz.
The 10-time
Series champion
has claimed a
whopping 17
Eldora triumphs
during his
tenure with the
World of
Outlaws. It’s
the third
winningest track
on his record,
and only Steve
Kinser (41 wins)
and Sammy
Swindell (30
wins) have been
more successful
at Eldora.
During one
remarkable
stretch from
2016 to 2019,
Schatz topped
nine of 16
Eldora Features.
This weekend
presents Schatz
with an
opportunity to
shake off a
recent slump
aboard the Tony
Stewart/Curb
Agajanian Racing
#15.
SHARK
STRENGTH: Eldora
Speedway is a
track that the
Shark Racing duo
of Logan
Schuchart and
Jacob Allen have
found plenty of
success at
during their
nine years on
the tour.
Schuchart has
been especially
strong. The
Hanover, PA
native has made
three trips to
Eldora Victory
Lane – most
recently in
September of
2021. Schuchart
has also
podiumed in 10
of his last 24
Series
appearances. He
enters the
weekend fourth
in points.
Allen has
also been plenty
productive. Of
his 126 career
top 10s, 10 of
them have come
at Eldora
Speedway
including a pair
of top fives.
Allen is fresh
off his fifth
best finish of
the season and
hopes to build
more momentum at
a track where
he’s had speed
in the past.
BAYSTON’S
PROGRESS: Eldora
proved to be a
struggle for
Spencer Bayston
in the early
part of his
career, but he’s
turned that
narrative
around.
In his first
eight World of
Outlaws starts
at Eldora,
Bayston wasn’t
able to tally a
top 10. In the
six starts he’s
made since, the
CJB Motorsports
pilot has missed
the top 10 only
twice and posted
a best finish of
fourth on two
occasions.
The Lebanon,
IN native looks
to continue
improving and
stand on the
podium at least
once this
weekend.
Bayston is
also a former
Eldora winner –
topping a 2017
USAC Midget race
at the track.
EVERYBODY AT
THE BIG E: On
top of the
strong crop of
World of Outlaws
full-timers,
#LetsRaceTwo is
expected to
attract many
more talented
gassers.
Last July,
Brent Marks
filled his
wallet at Eldora
by winning both
The Historical
Big One
($100,000) and
Kings Royal
($175,000). Four
of Marks’ 12
career World of
Outlaws wins
have come at
Eldora (33%).
Tyler
Courtney is
stout no matter
the kind of
vehicle he’s in
at Eldora.
“Sunshine” has
racked up 13
wins at the
half-mile
between Winged
Sprint Cars,
Non-Wing Sprint
Cars, Midgets,
and Silver Crown
Cars. Among
those is a Kings
Royal triumph –
currently his
lone World of
Outlaws victory.
Even Lance
Dewease and the
Kreitz Racing
crew plan to
depart from the
porch in
Pennsylvania to
make the trip
one state west.
More invaders
expected include
Justin Peck,
Buddy Kofoid,
Anthony Macri,
and many more.
Local talents
including the
likes of Travis
Philo, Cole
Duncan, and
others could
also contend for
impressive
finishes.
For tickets
to #LetsRaceTwo,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t
make it to the
track, catch all
of the action on
DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND
AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND
WHERE
Friday and
Saturday May 5-6
at Eldora
Speedway in
Rossburg, OH
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CURRENT
CHAMPIONSHIP
STANDINGS (15/81
Races)
1. 41 –
Carson Macedo
(2110PTS) 2. 49
– Brad Sweet
(-12PTS) 3. 2 –
David Gravel
(-48PTS) 4. 1S –
Logan Schuchart
(-74PTS) 5. 11 –
Michael Kofoid
(-94PTS) 6. 17 –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
(-130PTS) 7. 83
– James McFadden
(-182PTS) 8. 18
– Gio Scelzi
(-190PTS) 9. 15
– Donny Schatz
(-194PTS) 10. 5
– Spencer
Bayston
(-194PTS)
NOS ENERGY
DRINK FEATURE
WINNERS (8
Drivers):
4 wins –
David Gravel
(Big Game
Motorsports #2)
3 wins – Brad
Sweet (Kasey
Kahne Racing
#49)
2 wins –
James McFadden
(Roth
Motorsports
#83), Rico Abreu
(Rico Abreu
Racing #24)
1 win –
Carson Macedo
(Jason Johnson
Racing #41),
Buddy Kofoid
(CMS Racing
#11), Sheldon
Haudenschild
(Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall
Racing #17),
Brady Bacon (TKH
Motorsports #21)
FEATURE LAPS
LED (13
Drivers):
92 laps –
David Gravel
79 laps –
Brad Sweet
63 laps –
Carson Macedo
60 laps –
James McFadden
46 laps –
Buddy Kofoid
43 laps –
Rico Abreu
37 laps –
Sheldon
Haudenschild
15 laps –
Logan Schuchart
10 laps –
Anthony Macri,
Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio
Scelzi, Brent
Marks
3 laps –
Brady Bacon
SIMPSON
PERFORMANCE
PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS
(9 Drivers):
5 QuickTimes
– Carson Macedo
2 QuickTimes
– David Gravel,
Logan Schuchart
1 QuickTime –
Anthony Macri,
Brian Brown,
Donny Schatz,
Buddy Kofoid,
Rico Abreu, Gio
Scelzi
HEAT RACE
WINNERS (19
Drivers):
8 Heat Wins –
David Gravel,
Carson Macedo
6 Heat Wins –
Buddy Kofoid
4 Heat Wins –
Brent Marks,
Brad Sweet
3 Heat Wins –
Logan Schuchart,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Gio Scelzi
2 Heat Wins –
Spencer Bayston,
Jacob Allen,
Parker
Price-Miller
1 Heat Win –
James McFadden,
Brian Brown,
Donny Schatz,
Danny Dietrich,
Freddie Rahmer,
Rico Abreu,
Brock Zearfoss,
Cory Eliason
TOYOTA DASH
APPEARANCES (28
Drivers):
11 Dashes –
David Gravel,
Carson Macedo
10 Dashes –
Brad Sweet
9 Dashes –
Logan Schuchart
6 Dashes –
Buddy Kofoid,
Jacob Allen, Gio
Scelzi, Sheldon
Haudenschild
5 Dashes –
Spencer Bayston
4 Dashes –
Brent Marks,
Rico Abreu,
Donny Schatz
3 Dashes –
James McFadden,
Brock Zearfoss
2 Dashes –
Brian Brown,
Danny Dietrich,
Cory Eliason,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Robbie Price
1 Dash –
Anthony Macri,
Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne,
Freddie Rahmer,
Devon Borden,
Garet
Williamson,
Aaron Reutzel,
Tyler Courtney,
Brady Bacon
MICROLITE
LAST CHANCE
SHOWDOWN WINS
(13 Drivers):
1 LCS Win –
Brock Zearfoss,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Gio Scelzi, Noah
Gass, Hunter
Schuerenberg,
James McFadden,
Wayne Johnson,
Ryan Timms,
Ayrton
Gennetten,
Robbie Price,
Spencer Bayston,
Logan Schuchart
KSE HARD
CHARGER AWARDS
(12 Drivers):
2 Hard
Chargers – Brock
Zearfoss, James
McFadden, Tyler
Courtney
1 Hard
Charger – Donny
Schatz, Gio
Scelzi, Robbie
Price, David
Gravel, Logan
Schuchart,
Justin Peck,
Blake Hahn,
Buddy Kofoid,
Joe B. Miller
PODIUM
FINISHES (17
Drivers):
8 Podiums –
Brad Sweet
7 Podiums –
David Gravel
5 Podiums –
Carson Macedo
4 Podiums –
Buddy Kofoid
3 Podiums –
James McFadden,
Logan Schuchart,
Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 Podiums –
Jacob Allen,
Rico Abreu
1 Podium –
Danny Dietrich,
Brian Brown,
Kasey Kahne,
Devon Borden,
Spencer Bayston,
Brent Marks,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Brady Bacon
TOP 10
FINISHES (30
Drivers):
15 Top 10s –
Carson Macedo
13 Top 10s –
Brad Sweet
12 Top 10s –
David Gravel,
Logan Schuchart
10 Top 10s –
Sheldon
Haudenschild,
Michael Kofoid
9 Top 10s –
Gio Scelzi
8 Top 10s –
Spencer Bayston,
James McFadden
6 Top 10s –
Rico Abreu
5 Top 10s –
Donny Schatz,
Justin Peck
4 Top 10s –
Brent Marks,
Jacob Allen,
Kasey Kahne,
Tyler Courtney
2 Top 10s –
Aaron Reutzel,
Brian Brown,
Danny Dietrich,
Brock Zearfoss,
Blake Hahn,
Brady Bacon,
Cory Eliason
1 Top 10 –
Robbie Price,
Zeb Wise, Devon
Borden, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.,
Parker
Price-Miller,
Joe B. Miller,
Hunter
Schuerenberg
2023 WORLD OF
OUTLAWS SPRINT
CAR SCHEDULE &
WINNERS:
No. / Day,
Date / Track /
Location /
Winner (Total
Wins)
1. Fri, Feb
10 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel
(1)
2. Fri, Feb
10 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel
(2)
3. Sat, Feb
11* / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ James McFadden
(1)
4. Sun, March
5 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ Carson Macedo
(1)
5. Mon, March
6 / Volusia
Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL
/ David Gravel
(3)
6. Sat, March
18 / Lincoln
Speedway /
Abbottstown, PA
/ Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March
24 / Talladega
Short Track /
Eastaboga, AL /
Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March
25 / Magnolia
Motor Speedway /
Columbus, MS /
Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March
31 / Devil’s
Bowl Speedway /
Mesquite, TX /
Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat,
April 1 /
Devil’s Bowl
Speedway /
Mesquite, TX /
James McFadden
(2)
11. Fri,
April 7 / U.S.
36 Raceway /
Osborn, MO /
Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat,
April 8 / 81
Speedway /
Wichita, KS /
Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri,
April 14 /
Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at
I-55 / Pevely,
MO / Brad Sweet
(3)
14. Fri,
April 28 /
Tri-City
Speedway /
Granite City, IL
/ David Gravel
(4)
15. Sat,
April 29 /
Tri-State
Speedway /
Haubstadt, IN /
Brady Bacon (1)
MACHO MAN
MAGIC: Late Race
Pass at
Tri-State
Speedway Leads
Brady Bacon to
First World of
Outlaws Win
Bacon
becomes 150th
different World
of Outlaws
winner by
capturing
elusive
Haubstadt
victory
HAUBSTADT, IN
(April 29, 2023)
- “The Macho
Man” had plenty
of time to think
about it. Dream
about it. Strive
for it.
Saturday
night at
Tri-State
Speedway, he
finally did it.
Brady Bacon won
his first World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Car race.
The
Haubstadt, IN
oval grandstands
were packed
Saturday night,
but hardly a
seat was used
when Bacon threw
a slider for the
lead with less
than three laps
to go. The same
fans that rose
to their feet
and roared had
seen him come so
close to glory
at the southern
Indiana bullring
in the past.
There was
2015 when “The
Macho Man” led
32 laps before a
late pass made
him settle for
second. The next
year brought
Bacon another
runner-up. In
2017, Bacon was
leading the Dash
before getting
upside down.
This year
there would be
no heartbreak.
Bacon wheeled
the Kelly and
Lora Hinck owned
TKH Motorsports
#21 from sixth
to the front –
sealing the deal
on his inaugural
World of Outlaws
win with a late
race pass on
Series star
Sheldon
Haudenschild.
The fans met
Bacon with a
thunderous roar
as he climbed
atop his wing in
Victory Lane.
Bacon
cemented a place
in Sprint Car
history with the
win. The Broken
Arrow, OK native
became the 150th
different driver
to win with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt. It took
Bacon 65 Feature
starts to get
the job done as
he became the
20th different
driver to win at
Tri-State
Speedway.
“I feel like
I’ve had several
slip through my
fingers here,”
Bacon said. “I
haven’t raced
(with the World
of Outlaws) a
whole lot in the
last few years.
Thanks for Kelly
and Lora Hinck
giving us the
opportunity to
race more so we
can get in
contention to
win these races.
I knew with my
guys and the
equipment we put
together that if
we could just
race a little
bit then we
could win some
races and win a
World of Outlaws
race. It’s been
on my bucket
list for quite a
while. It was
kind of my last
one to check
off. Glad to get
it done here,
and it’s fitting
I get it done
here where I’ve
always ran
really well.”
The early
part of the race
was controlled
by pole sitter
and winner of
the previous
three Tri-State
Speedway World
of Outlaws races
– Carson Macedo.
The current
Series point
leader
maintained the
top spot
throughout a
flurry of
stoppages in the
first half of
the 40-lapper
while battles
raged on behind
him all over the
track.
When the
second half of
the race began,
the action for
the lead
intensified.
Eighth-starting
Sheldon
Haudenschild had
driven his way
into second and
closed on Macedo
as the duo
entered traffic.
On Lap 22,
Haudenschild
rolled the
bottom of Turns
1 and 2
perfectly to
secure the top
spot and wasted
no time checking
out.
Like Bacon,
Haudenschild was
also starved for
a Tri-State
triumph.
Entering
Saturday, the
Wooster, OH
native had led
laps in three
different World
of Outlaws
Features at the
quarter mile but
never won.
The pilot of
the Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall
Racing #17
looked as if
he’d claim that
elusive victory
once he grabbed
the top spot.
Haudenschild was
smooth as he
sliced through
lapped traffic
and extended his
advantage.
A late red
flag set up a 12
lap dash to the
finish, and
Bacon knew he
was primed to
make a move
while running
third.
“The track
was kind of
coming to me,
and my car was
coming to me,”
Bacon explained.
“Starting on the
inside I knew I
was going to be
good to get a
good restart.”
Getting a
good restart was
exactly what he
did as he moved
by Macedo for
second and set
his sights on
Haudenschild
with five laps
remaining.
Haudenschild
squeezed between
two lapped cars
with less than
four laps to go
which looked as
if it may have
been the winning
move. But in the
next set of
corners, Bacon
utilized a
perfect line to
drive between
the same two
cars and get a
run on
Haudenschild
down the front
straightaway.
Heading into
Turn 1 after
crossing the
line with three
laps to go,
Bacon tossed a
perfect slider
to grab the
lead.
“Once Sheldon
hit traffic
there, I could
kind of smell
it,” Bacon said
with a smirk. “I
think I found
that extra
over-100% to
make it happen
and get by him.
I knew he was
going to get
held up, and I
just kind of
drove the crap
out of it to get
there and was
able to hit it
right with
lapped traffic.
We had a really
maneuverable
car, probably
more than
anybody else,
and that helped
me in traffic.”
After making
the pass, Bacon
drove away and
claimed the
checkered flag
by more than a
second. He made
it official.
He’ll forever be
a World of
Outlaws winner.
Behind Bacon,
Haudenschild
held on to the
runner-up spot –
his third podium
of the year in
the NOS Energy
Drink #17.
Despite another
tough pill to
swallow at
Tri-State,
Haudenschild was
in good spirits
afterwards and
even equipped
with a sense of
humor about the
outcome.
“Them damn
Non-Wing boys
got this place
figured out,”
Haudenschild
said with a
smile. “Hats off
to Brady. He did
a great job. We
had a really
good car all
night. I didn’t
get with it in
that Dash. I
should’ve been
more aggressive,
but I don’t
think it
mattered. We had
a really good
car, and I was
able to get up
through there
early in that
Feature.”
Completing
the podium was
Brad Sweet
aboard the Kasey
Kahne Racing
#49. The
four-time and
defending
champion now
owns top-fives
in five of his
last six races
in Haubstadt.
The result gave
the Grass
Valley, CA
native sole
possession of
10th on the
all-time World
of Outlaws
podium list –
breaking a tie
with former
teammate, Daryn
Pittman.
“We made a
good adjustment
under that open
red,” Sweet
said. “You hate
to see open
reds, but
tonight we
capitalized and
got our car a
little bit
better. We were
hanging on for
fourth and fifth
there then drove
back up to
third.”
Completing
the top five was
Carson Macedo
and Tyler
Courtney.
Courtney took a
wild route to
his result.
After early
contact with
another car,
“Sunshine” made
a trip to the
Federated Car
Care Work Zone
and drove
through much of
the field to
earn the strong
finish.
Carson Macedo
remains the
championship
points leader
while Sweet
moved into
second – only 12
markers behind.
Joe B. Miller
earned the KSE
Racing Hard
Charger with a
drive from 18th
to eighth.
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars head
to Eldora
Speedway for #LetsRaceTwo
next weekend
(May 5-6). For
tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t
make to the
track, catch all
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DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink
Sprint Cars
Haubstadt
IN
A Feature (40
Laps): 1.
21H-Brady
Bacon[6]; 2.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[8];
3. 49-Brad
Sweet[4]; 4.
41-Carson
Macedo[1]; 5.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[3]; 6.
13-Justin
Peck[15]; 7.
55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[10];
8. 51B-Joe B
Miller[18]; 9.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[2]; 10.
5-Spencer
Bayston[13]; 11.
1A-Jacob
Allen[9]; 12.
15-Donny
Schatz[16]; 13.
11-Michael
Kofoid[20]; 14.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[21];
15. 4X-Justin
Grant[24]; 16.
7N-Darin
Naida[22]; 17.
5K-Daison
Pursley[19]; 18.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[11];
19. 7S-Robbie
Price[7]; 20.
11K-Kraig
Kinser[17]; 21.
47BC-Emerson
Axsom[12]; 22.
9P-Parker Price
Miller[5]; 23.
2-David
Gravel[14]; 24.
83-James
McFadden[23]
Last Chance
Showdown (12
Laps): 1.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[1]; 2.
7N-Darin
Naida[3]; 3.
83-James
McFadden[2]; 4.
4X-Justin
Grant[4]; 5.
35-Zach
Hampton[6]; 6.
99-Skylar
Gee[8]; 7.
4-Chris
Windom[5]; 8.
79-Blake
Nimee[13]; 9.
97-Scotty
Milan[12]; 10.
44-Carson
Short[14]; 11.
71M-Caden
Englehart[11];
12. 37-Ayden
Gatewood[17];
13. 23B-Brian
Bell[10]; 14.
20G-Noah
Gass[9]; 15.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[7];
16. 12-Adyn
Schmidt[15]; 17.
6-Bill Rose[16]
DIRTVision
FAST PASS Dash
(8 Laps): 1.
41-Carson
Macedo[1]; 2.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[2]; 3.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[5]; 4.
49-Brad
Sweet[4]; 5.
9P-Parker Price
Miller[3]; 6.
21H-Brady
Bacon[8]; 7.
7S-Robbie
Price[6]; 8.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[7]
Heat 1 (10
Laps): 1.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi[1]; 2.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[3]; 3.
1A-Jacob
Allen[2]; 4.
5-Spencer
Bayston[4]; 5.
11K-Kraig
Kinser[5]; 6.
83-James
McFadden[6]; 7.
4-Chris
Windom[9]; 8.
20G-Noah
Gass[8]; 9.
79-Blake
Nimee[7]; 10.
37-Ayden
Gatewood[10]
Heat 2 (10
Laps): 1.
49-Brad
Sweet[2]; 2.
21H-Brady
Bacon[1]; 3.
55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[4];
4. 2-David
Gravel[3]; 5.
51B-Joe B
Miller[5]; 6.
7N-Darin
Naida[6]; 7.
35-Zach
Hampton[7]; 8.
23B-Brian
Bell[8]; 9.
44-Carson
Short[9]
Heat 3 (10
Laps): 1.
41-Carson
Macedo[1]; 2.
7S-Robbie
Price[4]; 3.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[2]; 4.
13-Justin
Peck[6]; 5.
5K-Daison
Pursley[3]; 6.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[5]; 7.
15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[8];
8. 71M-Caden
Englehart[9]; 9.
12-Adyn
Schmidt[7]
Heat 4 (10
Laps): 1.
9P-Parker Price
Miller[1]; 2.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[2];
3. 47BC-Emerson
Axsom[3]; 4.
15-Donny
Schatz[5]; 5.
11-Michael
Kofoid[4]; 6.
4X-Justin
Grant[6]; 7.
99-Skylar
Gee[7]; 8.
97-Scotty
Milan[8]; 9.
6-Bill Rose[9]
Qualifying (2
Laps): 1.
18-Giovanni
Scelzi,
00:12.358[16];
2. 21H-Brady
Bacon,
00:12.382[13];
3. 41-Carson
Macedo,
00:12.389[14];
4. 9P-Parker
Price Miller,
00:12.406[21];
5. 1A-Jacob
Allen,
00:12.419[15];
6. 49-Brad
Sweet,
00:12.432[9]; 7.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss,
00:12.438[8]; 8.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild,
00:12.440[7]; 9.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney,
00:12.441[1];
10. 2-David
Gravel,
00:12.467[19];
11. 5K-Daison
Pursley,
00:12.476[6];
12. 47BC-Emerson
Axsom,
00:12.489[10];
13. 5-Spencer
Bayston,
00:12.495[18];
14. 55-Hunter
Schuerenberg,
00:12.553[32];
15. 7S-Robbie
Price,
00:12.640[37];
16. 11-Michael
Kofoid,
00:12.677[22];
17. 11K-Kraig
Kinser,
00:12.693[4];
18. 51B-Joe B
Miller,
00:12.694[30];
19. 1S-Logan
Schuchart,
00:12.708[31];
20. 15-Donny
Schatz,
00:12.759[17];
21. 83-James
McFadden,
00:12.761[27];
22. 7N-Darin
Naida,
00:12.777[2];
23. 13-Justin
Peck,
00:12.779[34];
24. 4X-Justin
Grant,
00:12.787[33];
25. 79-Blake
Nimee,
00:12.800[20];
26. 35-Zach
Hampton,
00:12.826[26];
27. 12-Adyn
Schmidt,
00:12.913[12];
28. 99-Skylar
Gee,
00:12.916[23];
29. 20G-Noah
Gass,
00:12.939[25];
30. 23B-Brian
Bell,
00:13.016[24];
31. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr,
00:13.100[5];
32. 97-Scotty
Milan,
00:13.116[36];
33. 4-Chris
Windom,
00:13.155[11];
34. 44-Carson
Short,
00:13.178[3];
35. 71M-Caden
Englehart,
00:13.300[29];
36. 6-Bill Rose,
00:13.567[35];
37. (DQ)
37-Ayden
Gatewood,
00:13.132[28]
BIG GAME
HUNTING: David
Gravel Surges to
Victory in World
of Outlaws
Return to
Tri-City
Speedway
Gravel
becomes 12th to
earn 80 World of
Outlaws
victories
GRANITE CITY, IL
(April 28, 2023) -
After an early
season stretch of
dominance that saw
him claim three of
the first five World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Car races, David
Gravel’s results had
slipped in recent
weeks. The sub-par
finishes were never
a matter of
performance. A
slight mistake at
U.S. 36 Raceway led
to a DNF. Contact
with a competitor in
Pevely turned a
potential win into a
ninth. Through it
all, the Big Game
Motorsports #2
continued to be one
of the fastest cars
on track.
On Friday night,
Gravel and his team
put a full night
together to collect
their Series-leading
fourth triumph of
the season after a
mid-race pass for
the lead as the
World of Outlaws
returned to Tri-City
Speedway for the
first time in 15
years. With the
victory, Gravel
upped his career
total with The
Greatest Show on
Dirt to 80 –
becoming only the
12th to reach that
mark. The Illinois
oval became the 42nd
different track he’s
visited Victory Lane
at with the World of
Outlaws.
In the bigger
picture, Gravel also
moved up to second
in points – only 12
behind leader Carson
Macedo. Perhaps most
importantly,
celebrating in
Victory Lane helped
Gravel forget about
the recent troubles
and bring to mind
what he and the Big
Game team are
capable of when
everything operates
smoothly as they
pursue a title.
“We’ve been up
front all year,”
Gravel said. “I
screwed up at U.S.
36, and then we had
stuff happen at
Volusia and Pevely,
but this car has
been fast all year…
We’ve been in the
Dash so many of the
nights. Even if
we’re not in the
Dash, we battle to
the front… It’s been
a fun year. We’ve
had three nights to
throw away already,
but if we keep
running like we are,
it’ll take care of
itself.”
While Gravel
emerged as the
winner, it was Logan
Schuchart who
controlled the early
portion of the race.
The driver of the
Shark Racing #1S won
the night’s Toyota
Racing Dash to earn
the pole of the NOS
Energy Drink
Feature. When the
green flag flew, it
was Schuchart who
paced the field with
Sheldon Haudenschild
in tow.
The runner-up
spot was gifted to
Gravel on lap eight
when Haudenschild
tapped the Turn 1
wall on corner entry
and couldn’t get his
car pulled away. The
contact sent the NOS
Energy Drink #17
upside down. Despite
sustaining heavy
damage, the
Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall Racing
crew, with the help
of others, was able
to make repairs and
send Haudenschild
back out.
A quick red flag
on the ensuing
restart caused the
next attempt to be
single file and set
up what wound up
being the race’s
longest green flag
run.
Schuchart charged
ahead when the green
flag came about, but
Gravel stayed not
too far behind. As
Schuchart stuck with
the low line around
the entire
three-eighths mile,
Gravel began to
search. Eventually,
the Watertown, CT
native found speed
on the cushion in
Turns 1 and 2 and
quickly ran down
Schuchart.
A few laps prior
to halfway, Gravel
powered down the
backstretch with a
massive run and
looked to
Schuchart’s inside
entering Turn 3 but
didn’t have the room
to make it stick. A
few quick circuits
later and Gravel
refused to be
denied. With the
same type of run
down the back
straightaway, Gravel
roared alongside the
Shark Racing machine
and held his ground.
Schuchart slipped up
in the set of
corners, and Gravel
hit the moisture on
the exit perfectly
to secure the top
spot.
“Yeah I just
didn’t want to blow
it and get inside
him (Schuchart) and
show him I was
running the top and
getting big runs on
him,” Gravel
explained. “Luckily,
it all worked out. I
was able to get by
him down the
backstretch He kind
of really wasn’t
running the bottom,
kind of running low
then slipping up
where I was kind of
getting that
moisture line. That
line was getting
thinner and thinner
as the race went on.
It got tricky, so I
had to get my wing
back.
“I was really
ginger going into
(Turn) one. I didn’t
want to do what
Sheldon did. It’s so
easy to do that.
There’s a shadow
there. The curb is
against the wall, so
I was kind of
conservative on
entrance, but I
tried to have a lot
of corner speed
through the center
and exit and it
worked out.”
Once he grabbed
the lead, Gravel
began to stretch the
advantage in traffic
– slicing through
lappers while those
behind them
struggled to get
through.
As the laps
waned,
fifth-starting
Parker Price-Miller
began to run down
the top two while
running the top all
around the
racetrack. With less
than five laps
remaining, “The Law
Firm” threw a slider
on Schuchart to take
over the second
spot.
Even with PPM’s
late speed, there
was no time to catch
Gravel as the 30
year old cruised to
the checkered flag
with more than a two
second advantage for
his fourth win in 14
races. The only
thing that could’ve
made the celebration
sweeter is if he’d
reached the 80 win
mark prior to four
time and defending
champion – Brad
Sweet, who earned
his 80th last month.
“Me and Brad
Sweet kind of have
the same stats. We
were both at 79, and
I wanted to beat him
to 80, but he’s a
lot older than me,
so I’ve got more
time,” Gravel said
with a smile.
Holding on for a
popular second place
effort was Kokomo,
IN’s Parker
Price-Miller. It was
his first World of
Outlaws podium of
the year and the
eighth of his
career. The crowd
greeted him with
nearly a winner’s
applause for his
efforts when he
emerged from the
car.
“Really happy to
have a good run. We
kind of struggled in
the beginning,”
Price-Miller said.
“I didn’t want to
see that last
caution. We were
kind of tight, but
that’s how it fell.
Maybe we needed one
more yellow, but
David looked really
good and it’s hard
to pass guys. Happy
with a second, but
it’s also like we
were so close to
getting another win.
We’ll take it.”
Rounding out the
podium was the
night’s pole sitter
and leader of the
first 15 laps, Logan
Schuchart. It marked
the Hanover, PA
native’s second
straight top three
as he continues to
build momentum.
Schuchart’s average
finish in the last
four races is a
strong 4.25 as he
looks to continuing
climbing toward the
points lead.
“You always like
to win. That’s the
goal, but it’s nice
to get a podium,”
Schuchart said. “The
more the race went
on the more I felt
like we were
struggling, just
kind of hanging on
and playing defense
a little bit. I knew
Parker was back
there, so I tried to
get the wing pulled
back… We just missed
it a little bit
there in the
Feature. I didn’t
expect it to slick
off that much.”
UP NEXT: The
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint
Cars head to
Tri-State Speedway
in Haubstadt, IN
tomorrow (April 29).
For tickets, call
(812) 768-6025.
If you can’t make
it to the track,
catch all of the
action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (30
Laps): 1. 2-David
Gravel[3]; 2.
9P-Parker Price
Miller[5]; 3.
1S-Logan
Schuchart[1]; 4.
41-Carson Macedo[6];
5. 49-Brad Sweet[4];
6. 11-Michael
Kofoid[18]; 7.
71-Cory Eliason[8];
8. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[10]; 9.
83-James
McFadden[13]; 10.
21H-Brady Bacon[15];
11. 24-Rico
Abreu[11]; 12.
15-Donny Schatz[20];
13. 39M-Anthony
Macri[12]; 14.
55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[17];
15. 8-Aaron
Reutzel[7]; 16.
51B-Joe B
Miller[23]; 17.
17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[2]; 18.
3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[25]; 19.
7S-Robbie Price[9];
20. 21-Brian
Brown[19]; 21.
5-Spencer
Bayston[21]; 22.
7BC-Tyler
Courtney[16]; 23.
5T-Ryan Timms[22];
24. 9R-Chase
Randall[14]; 25.
23B-Brian Bell[24]
PENALTY REPORT: James
McFadden-Roth
Motorsports Suspended,
Fined for Failing Tire
Test
Team has filed
appeal, will be allowed
to compete until appeal
process is complete
World of Outlaws
officials have issued a
suspension and fine to
James McFadden and the
Roth Motorsports team
for failing a tire test
after competing with the
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series on April 14 at
Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55.
Tire samples were
taken from the right
rear tire McFadden and
his Roth Motorsports
team used during the
Feature at the event and
sent to an independent
laboratory for testing
of chemically altering
substances in the tires,
using a comparative
analysis procedure.
The test revealed the
tire had been altered
and did not match or
conform to the
benchmarks provided by
Hoosier Tire Company.
Additional analysis
verified the primary
laboratory findings.
Due to the violation,
McFadden and Roth
Motorsports have been
disqualified from the
I-55 event and fined
$8,200 in total — $6,000
to be returned from the
event, $2,000 for the
violation, and $200 for
the tire analysis. In
addition, McFadden and
the team will lose 500
driver and owner points,
and they have been
issued a four-race
suspension (owner,
driver, and crew
members).
The fines/suspension
must be paid and served
before the team is
allowed to race in any
future World Racing
Group events. Any
subsequent violations
will result in a higher
fine schedule and/or
additional loss of
points and/or
suspension.
The Roth Motorsports
team has filed an appeal
of the decision. The
team will be allowed to
compete until the appeal
process is completed.
COMMITTED TO SUCCESS:
Cannon McIntosh
Continues to Build on
Career Success with
Xtreme Outlaws
CONCORD, NC (April 27,
2023) – Up-and-coming
drivers dream of Victory
Lane photos, big
sponsors and emphatic
cheers, but the path to
get there is a climb
built only for the
committed.
Cannon McIntosh knows
that firsthand as one of
the young stars who has
climbed his way to the
riches of success as a
multi-time Midget series
and Chili Bowl Nationals
prelim Feature winner.
“It’s definitely come a
long way,” McIntosh said
of his career progress.
“I feel like it’s all
going in the right
direction.”
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby,
OK, has taken on an
array of new elements in
his daily and racing
life over the past few
years. Most recently, he
made the move over the
offseason to his new
residence in
Mooresville, NC, to take
full advantage of some
of the many racing
resources in the area,
and it’s been paying
dividends on the track.
A third career Chili
Bowl Nationals
preliminary Feature win
in January jumpstarted
his year and set the
stage for a second
career Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series presented
by Toyota Feature win in
the season opener in the
Southern Illinois Center
last month. A wreck took
him out of action in the
second night out in Du
Quoin, but four weeks
later came a second
Xtreme Outlaw victory
thus far at Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at
I-55.
That result vaulted him
to second in the driver
points standings with
two wins in the first
three Series races.
“I think that win at
[I-55] and just shaking
off the second night at
Du Quoin helped us to
regroup and put us right
where we needed to be,”
McIntosh said.
In spring 2019, McIntosh
signed with Toyota
Racing to become part of
the brand’s driver
development program and
celebrates five
consecutive years of the
partnership in 2023.
He’s begun taking full
advantage of the
resources TRD has set up
for their drivers,
including daily workouts
at the TRD training
facility in Mooresville
and personalized diet
plans from the
nutritionist staff.
The backing and sponsor
connections from Toyota
and his family at Dave
Mac-Dalby Motorsports
have been big catalysts
for his development as a
driver over the past
several seasons. The
collective dedication
between driver, crew and
sponsor has made for a
winning combination
– one few other
20-year-olds like
himself get the
opportunity to
experience.
“The dedication from my
family and continuing to
put funding toward me;
everyone knows this
isn’t free and it’s an
expensive sport,”
McIntosh said. “I think
having a big support
system, and also having
Toyota to help me with
sponsorship and helping
me become a better
overall athlete has
really helped me as
well.”
Lately, it’s been
mornings in the gym and
afternoons/evenings in
the shop during the
week. Cannon’s father,
Dave McIntosh, helped
forge a brand-new Micro
Sprint racing team with
teammate Austin Barnhill
and his father, Johnny
Barnhill, over the
winter (Dave
Mac-Barnhill
Motorsports) and have
been hard at work
constructing a worthy
program to develop
future talent. Cannon
has been a daily force
in the shop – performing
maintenance on the cars,
shop/trailer upkeep,
ordering parts, and
general race strategy
and study.
“It’s definitely been
nice on that side –
making my craft better,
not only in the seat but
also working in the
shop,” McIntosh said.
“Just trying to build up
a Micro team out here; I
definitely think we’re
going the right way with
it.”
He’s also been a weekly
entrant at Millbridge
Speedway in nearby
Salisbury, NC – which
has its weekly racing
streamed live on
DIRTVision
– piloting cars in both
the Winged and Non-Wing
Micro Sprint divisions
for DMB. Five wins
between the two classes
so far has shown what
the new team and their
equipment is capable of
– which the team hopes
will catch some
attention and become a
breeding ground for some
of the sport’s future
stars.
In addition to keeping
his skillset sharp
behind the wheel,
McIntosh has also been
learning his racecars
from the other side of
the fence with a little
help from his friends at
Bundy Built Motorsports.
“I’m also now learning
more on the crew chief
side of it,” McIntosh
said. “I’ve been making
some decisions that I
think are going to help
us, and I’ve had Ethan
Mitchell to help me a
little bit too, when it
comes to setup.”
From humble beginnings
as a youngster in the
grandstands at the Chili
Bowl in the late 2000s,
to cutting his teeth as
a Micro Sprint racer
around his native
Oklahoma in the 2010s,
to his first big Midget
break with Keith Kunz
Motorsports in 2020,
McIntosh has been around
the block and learned
several important
lessons he still lives
and drives by today.
“I’d say one of the
biggest things is not
quitting,” he said.
“There’s been times
along the way where it’s
gotten hard. All the way
back to a few years ago,
where I felt like I
wasn’t where I needed to
be and just didn’t feel
like I was doing a good
job.
“There’s times where you
just feel like quitting.
But now that I’ve gotten
to this point… I think
it’s just sticking it
out, even in times when
you don’t feel like
doing it.”
Three races in, 32 to go
in his quest for a first
national Midget series
title with the Xtreme
Outlaws. He sits only 13
points out of the lead
in the current standings
but knows it’s going to
take a lot more than
just early season
success to capture a
championship of this
caliber. He needs to
stay committed.
“It’s going to be a
matter of staying
consistent all the way
through the rest of the
year,” McIntosh said.
“And finishing all the
laps. If you’re taking
yourself out of races,
it doesn’t take long
before you’re buried,
and there’s no coming
back out of it.”
McIntosh and the Dave
Mac-Dalby Motorsports
team are back in action
with the Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series presented
by Toyota in Kansas next
Friday-Saturday, May
5-6, at Humboldt
Speedway and 81
Speedway.
Tickets will be
available at the gates
on race day. If you
can’t be at the track,
stream all the action
live on
DIRTVision.
‘JUMP IN AND DO
IT’: Rose’s Racing
Passion Drives Busy
Lifestyle
The 58 year old
continues to stay
committed to the one
thing he knows most -
racing
GRANITE CITY, IL (April 27,
2023) - A regular week for
Bill Rose is anything but
regular. On Mondays, Rose
heads to his day job like
many – building interior
trim for homes. The
Plainfield, IN native will
do that throughout the week
and when slower days permit,
he drives to Terre Haute
Action Track – where he
recently took over
promotional duties – to lend
a hand. Oh, and on the
weekends, he follows one of
motorsports’ most demanding
schedules – the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series 80-plus
race tour.
The interior work and
promotional role would be
enough for most, but an
unshakeable passion powers
his continued tenure
with The Greatest Show on
Dirt as the Series heads to
a pair of tracks close to
home – Tri-City Speedway
(Granite City, IL) and
Tri-State Speedway
(Haubstadt, IN) – this
weekend (April 28-29).
“I’m stupid. I shouldn’t
do it,” Rose said with a
laugh about his non-stop
lifestyle. “But I love to do
it, and I want to do it with
the Outlaws. It’s something
I love to do.”
Rose has been racing
Sprint Cars for more than
three decades. It’s his
life. It’s something he
can’t imagine not being
involved with in some
capacity.
“Everybody asks me, ‘Why
don’t you do something
else?’” Rose said. “I don’t
know what else to do. It’s
all I’ve ever done is race.”
It’s that dedication that
played a part in his recent
decision to get involved at
Terre Haute. Promoting is
another avenue to stay
engaged with the sport he
loves and might even lead to
another level down the road
– ownership. With an
uncertain future surrounding
the track heading into 2023,
a few conversations led to
the opportunity arising, and
Rose wasted no time jumping
into action.
“It’s just something I’ve
been thinking about and
trying to dabble in is doing
some promoting or maybe even
owning a track in the
future,” Rose explained. “It
was like, why not? I might
as well jump in and do it.
“A buddy of mine lives in
Terre Haute, and he’s lived
down there forever,” Rose
said. “We were talking about
the racetrack and the stuff
that had happened last year
with the guys that were
promoting it getting into it
with the fair board and
everything. I told him that
I’d like to maybe dabble in
that sometime down the road.
And he mentioned it to
somebody, and finally I got
a phone call and one thing
led to another. We put a
program together to do three
races this year, and we’ll
see how it plays out.”
Another motivating factor
was Rose’s desire to
preserve a piece of Sprint
Car racing history. The
“Action Track” opened in
1952 and has seen some of
open-wheel racing’s finest
names circle its surface
over the years. The historic
half mile lies close to
Rose’s heart.
“Terre Haute has always
been one of my favorite
places,” Rose said. “My two
favorite racetracks have
always been Terre Haute and
Manzanita, and Manzanita is
gone. And I don’t know who
was going to promote it
(Terre Haute) if I didn’t
take it over for this year,
and we can’t lose Terre
Haute. I’m going to try my
damndest to do what I can to
keep it going.”
Shifting back to his
current endeavors on the
World of Outlaws tour, it
goes without saying that
“free time” isn’t a phrase
that exists in Rose’s world.
Competing on the grueling
campaign requires much more
than showing up at the
racetrack on the weekend.
Rose doesn’t have the luxury
of a full crew to monitor
his operation throughout the
week while he tends to his
other responsibilities. But
he does have the help of his
trusted partner, Amanda
Hoegsted.
“She’s in the shop all of
the time,” Rose said. “If I
can’t get the cars cleaned
up, she does that. She
cleans the trailer up. She
does the general maintenance
on the car and stuff like
that. Whatever she can do,
she does. She’ll do the
mounting the tires and
grooving tires and stuff
like that. She does
everything she can during
the week for sure. I keep
her pretty busy with that.”
So far, this season
hasn’t gone how Rose
would’ve preferred on the
racetrack. He’s struggled to
earn his desired results and
admits he’s been puzzled by
the lack of performance.
On the bright side, Rose
has pieced together a new
car for this weekend’s races
at Tri-City Speedway and
Tri-State Speedway. The 58
year old owns more
experience than most at
either facility having
competed with a blend of the
World of Outlaws, United
States Auto Club (USAC), and
Midwest Open Wheel
Association (MOWA) at both.
No matter the result this
weekend or throughout the
rest of the year, Rose’s
motivation and diligence
will remain a constant.
Weekdays he’ll handle
whatever work projects await
while also putting in the
effort to usher Terre Haute
into its next era of
promotion. And when the
weekend rolls around, the
time comes for him to do
what he loves most – wheel a
900-plus horsepower machine
with the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars.
“It’s all I ever want to
do (race),” Rose said. “Ask
Amanda. She’ll tell you
that’s all I do. She wants
to go do some other stuff
and it’s like, when do we
have time? I’ve got toys
that I want to play with.”
You can catch Rose
playing with those toys this
weekend with the World of
Outlaws at Tri-City Speedway
and Tri-State Speedway. For
tickets to Tri-City, CLICK
HERE. For tickets to
Tri-State, call (812)
768-6025.
If you can’t make it to
the track, catch all of the
action on DIRTVision.
Beaver Dam Raceway
Bringing Weekly Action to
DIRTVision
BEAVER DAM, WI –
Beaver Dam Raceway is bringing
weekly racing to DIRTVision this
year.
The famed 1/3-mile Wisconsin
dirt track will have its weekly
events streamed live on
DIRTVision, starting Tuesday,
May 9, highlighted by the World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series and five
division racing on Tuesday
nights.
“We’re thrilled to add Beaver
Dam Raceway to DIRTVision’s
growing list of premier tracks
as it is not only a fan favorite
track for Wisconsin fans, but
race fans across the country,”
said Jim Chiappelli, DIRTVision
general manager. “Along with the
World of Outlaws, we can’t wait
for fans to see the
expectational weekly racing the
track hosts.”
Beaver Dam will welcome the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars for the Jim
“JB” Boyd Memorial, June 16-17,
showcasing the best Sprint Car
drivers in the world like
10-time Series champion Donny
Schatz, four-time and reigning
champion Brad Sweet, 2019
Knoxville Nationals winner David
Gravel, Kasey Kahne and more.
The full schedule of events
can be found
HERE.
To watch every racing live
from Beaver Dam Raceway, sign up
for an annual Platinum
FAST PASS with DIRTVision and
experience every event either
online or through the DIRTVision
App.
Beaver Dam Raceway joins
DIRTVision’s growing list of
premier tracks like Attica
Raceway Park, Huset’s Speedway,
Jacksonville Speedway, Jackson
Motorplex, Knoxville Raceway,
Land of Legends Raceway,
Millbridge Speedway, Sharon
Speedway, Williams Grove
Speedway and Volusia Speedway
Park. Fans with a FAST PASS
subscription can also access
every race for the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series, World of Outlaws
CASE Construction Equipment Late
Model Series, Super DIRTcar
Series, Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by Toyota and
DIRTcar Summer Nationals.
1 MONTH ALERT: Greatest Show
on Dirt Set For Doubleheader at
Atomic, May 26-27
CHILLICOTHE, OH (April 26, 2023)
– The World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series returns to
Atomic Speedway for its ninth and
10th visit to the 3/8-mile track,
Friday-Saturday, May 26-27.
After a more than 10-year
absence, the Series made its highly
anticipated return to Atomic last
year, and now grows into a two-day
weekend this season for drivers and
Ohio racing fans.
Home state hero Sheldon
Haudenschild, of Wooster, OH,
claimed the victory last year,
stopping 10-time Series champion
Donny Schatz from getting a third
straight win at the track. Schatz
still has the most World of Outlaws
wins at Atomic with four (2005,
2006, 2008, 2009).
What you need to know:
ATOMIC SPEEDWAY, MAY 26-27
Track:
3/8-mile in Chillicothe, OH
Times (ET):
2 p.m. Pit Gates open
5 p.m. Grandstand Gates open
6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying
Opening Ceremonies and racing to
follow
Tickets: Available HERE
Previous winners:
2022 - Sheldon Haudenschild on May
28
2009 - Donny Schatz on August 1
2008 - Donny Schatz on July 26
2007 - Terry McCarl on July 28
2006 - Donny Schatz on August 5
2005 - Donny Schatz on September 27
2004 - Jason Meyers on May 11
2003 - Daryn Pittman on July 31
If you can’t make it to the
track, you can watch both nights at
Atomic Speedway live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Illinois,
Indiana Visits Continue World of
Outlaws Midwest Swing
Tri-City Speedway and
Tri-State Speedway are next to host
The Greatest Show on Dirt, April
28-29
GRANITE CITY, IL (April 25, 2023)
- A pair of historic racetracks
await the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series this
weekend.
First up is the highly
anticipated return to Granite City,
IL’s Tri-City Speedway on Friday,
April 28. The World of Outlaws
haven’t circled the Illinois 3/8
mile in 15 years. Then, a
two-and-a-half-hour drive east takes
the tour to Haubstadt, IN’s
Tri-State Speedway on Saturday,
April 29.
Both facilities own the honor of
being the most visited by The
Greatest Show on Dirt for their
respective states. Tri-City Speedway
has hosted the World of Outlaws on
55 occasions. Tri-State Speedway’s
42 trips outrank all fellow Hoosier
state facilities. Both ovals first
hosted a race during the World of
Outlaws’ second year of existence –
1979.
Let’s look at some of the
weekend’s top storylines:
TRI-CITY RETURN: Despite being
the 14th most visited track in
Series history, Friday at Tri-City
Speedway will present a new
challenge for many drivers. The
World of Outlaws haven’t competed in
Granite City since 2008.
Of the current full-time roster,
only Donny Schatz and Bill Rose have
turned Tri-City laps in World of
Outlaws competition.
Schatz’s extensive experience may
prove to be an advantage as the
10-time champion owns 16 starts.
During the last visit in 2008 it was
none other than Schatz coming out on
top. The driver of the Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15
also has podiumed in half of his six
most recent races at Tri-City.
Rose has made a pair of Tri-City
appearances with the World of
Outlaws (’01 & ’05). The Plainfield,
IN native posted a top 10 in Granite
City with the MOWA Sprints in 2013.
He’s also been productive there
without a wing – earning two USAC
National Sprint Car top fives,
including a podium effort in 2005.
MACEDO’S TRI-STATE MASTERY: Last
year, Carson Macedo made history
when he became the first driver to
top three consecutive World of
Outlaws races at Tri-State Speedway.
The Lemoore, CA native could
continue to cement himself as one of
the best to race around the
paperclip shaped track this
Saturday. Only Steve Kinser (8
wins), Sammy Swindell (5 wins), and
Craig Dollansky (4 wins) have won
more at Haubstadt. A victory
Saturday would equal him with
Dollansky.
Macedo and his Jason Johnson
Racing crew enter the weekend atop
the championship standings and hope
to add to the lead.
GRAVEL EYES REBOUND: After
appearing invincible early in the
season, misfortune has struck David
Gravel in recent weeks. A crash at
U.S. 36 Raceway resulted in a 21st
place finish, and contact with
Carson Macedo in Pevely turned a
potential win into a 10th. The
Watertown, CT native sits third in
points after leading through the
first 10 races.
Fortunately for Gravel, this
weekend presents a prime opportunity
to rebound. The Big Game Motorsports
driver’s only Tri-City experience is
a 2010 American Sprint Car Series
(ASCS) race, but he’s been one of
the best at Tri-State. Gravel has
won twice and podiumed on five
occasions in 13 Haubstadt starts.
HAUD’S HAUBSTADT ROLLERCOASTER:
It’s been an up and down
relationship for Sheldon
Haudenschild at Tri-State Speedway.
The Wooster, OH native always has
the speed to contend for a win at
the Indiana bullring, but Victory
Lane has eluded him despite leading
laps in three different Features. In
2017, Haudenschild looked poised for
victory until an incident with a
lapped car. The next year a crash
while fighting for the lead ended
his bid. Fast forward to 2021 when
Haudenschild rocketed from the ninth
starting spot to the lead before a
flat tire with less than 10 laps to
go extinguished his hopes.
Despite the misfortune keeping
him from the top spot, the Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall Racing driver’s results
in Haubstadt are still impressive
with three podiums and a 7.78
average finish in nine starts.
“Haud” hopes to seal the deal on
that elusive victory this Saturday.
CAN SWEET STRIKE?: Despite being
one of the most consistent
competitors at Tri-State Speedway,
Victory Lane has eluded Brad Sweet.
In his last 10 starts at the
quarter mile, Sweet has finished no
worse than eighth aboard the Kasey
Kahne Racing #49 and owns a 5.4
average finish over that stretch.
Two of his last three attempts have
resulted in second-place finishes.
“The Big Cat” enters the weekend
as the most recent winner this year
and sits tied for the Series lead in
victories with three.
FIRST TIMERS: The unique oval
that is Tri-State Speedway has
proven to present an opportunity at
first career World of Outlaws wins.
A new Series winner has arisen
twice in the last seven visits to
Haubstadt. In 2017, it was Kokomo,
IN’s Parker Price-Miller
experiencing the thrill of his
inaugural triumph. Three years
later, Marion, IL native Carson
Short bested The Greatest Show on
Dirt in only his 11th career Feature
start.
In total, Tri-State Speedway has
produced six first time winners
through its 42 World of Outlaws
races.
Full-time Series drivers eying
their first victory – Bill Rose,
Kasey Kahne, Noah Gass, and Robbie
Price will hope the trend continues.
MOWA MOTORS: The World of Outlaws
may have not competed recently at
Tri-City, but the track has still
hosted some Sprint Car action over
the last few years – mainly the
Midwest Open Wheel Association
(MOWA) Sprints.
Drivers such as Ayrton Gennetten,
Joe B. Miller, Zach Hampton, and
others have all performed well with
MOWA in Granite City recently and
could be factors on Friday with the
benefit of added experience.
This weekend is also expected to
attract a stout crop of invaders
with Anthony Macri, Tyler Courtney,
Buddy Kofoid, and more all planning
to be in action.
For tickets to Tri City Speedway,
CLICK HERE. For tickets to Tri-State
Speedway, call (812) – 768-6025.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch all the action on
DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
Friday, April 28 at Tri-City
Speedway in Granite City, IL
Saturday, April 29 at Tri-State
Speedway in Haubstadt, IN
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
(13/81 Races)
1. 41 – Carson Macedo (1826PTS)
2. 49 – Brad Sweet (-12PTS) 3. 2 –
David Gravel (-20PTS) 4. 1S – Logan
Schuchart (-56PTS) 5. 11 – Michael
Kofoid (-72PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon
Haudenschild (-108PTS) 7. 83 – James
McFadden (-134PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer
Bayston (-148PTS) 9. 15 – Donny
Schatz (-162PTS) 10. 18 – Gio Scelzi
(-172PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS
(7 Drivers):
3 wins – David Gravel (Big Game
Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey
Kahne Racing #49)
2 wins – James McFadden (Roth
Motorsports #83), Rico Abreu (Rico
Abreu Racing #24)
1 win – Carson Macedo (Jason
Johnson Racing #41), Buddy Kofoid
(CMS Racing #11), Sheldon
Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall
Racing #17)
FEATURE LAPS LED (11 Drivers):
79 laps – Brad Sweet
77 laps – David Gravel
60 laps – James McFadden
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
43 laps – Rico Abreu
41 laps – Carson Macedo
21 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 laps – Anthony Macri, Cory
Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi, Brent Marks
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS
QUICKTIME AWARDS (8 Drivers):
5 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
2 QuickTimes – David Gravel
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri,
Logan Schuchart, Brian Brown, Donny
Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Rico Abreu
HEAT RACE WINNERS (17 Drivers):
7 Heat Wins – David Gravel
6 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid,
Carson Macedo
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart,
Sheldon Haudenschild, Brad Sweet
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston,
Gio Scelzi, Jacob Allen
1 Heat Win – James McFadden,
Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Danny
Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Rico
Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (24
Drivers):
10 Dashes – David Gravel
9 Dashes – Carson Macedo
8 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Brad
Sweet
6 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob
Allen
5 Dashes – Spencer Bayston, Gio
Scelzi
4 Dashes – Brent Marks, Rico
Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny
Schatz
3 Dashes – James McFadden, Brock
Zearfoss
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Danny
Dietrich
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Robbie
Price, Cory Eliason, Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon
Borden, Garet Williamson
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN
WINS (11 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss,
Parker Price-Miller, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass,
Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden,
Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton
Gennetten, Robbie Price
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (10
Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss,
James McFadden, Tyler Courtney
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz,
Gio Scelzi, Robbie Price, David
Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Justin
Peck, Blake Hahn
PODIUM FINISHES (15 Drivers):
7 Podiums – Brad Sweet
6 Podiums – David Gravel
5 Podiums – Carson Macedo
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
3 Podiums – James McFadden
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Rico Abreu, Logan
Schuchart
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Brian
Brown, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden,
Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks
TOP 10 FINISHES (26 Drivers):
13 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, David
Gravel, Logan Schuchart
9 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild,
Michael Kofoid
7 Top 10s – James McFadden,
Spencer Bayston, Gio Scelzi,
6 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
5 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
4 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Jacob
Allen, Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne
3 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brian
Brown, Danny Dietrich, Brock
Zearfoss, Blake Hahn
1 Top 10 – Cory Eliason, Robbie
Price, Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track /
Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thurs, Feb 9 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville, FL / David
Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia
Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln
Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico
Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega
Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy
Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor
Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet
(1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl
Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet
(2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl
Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James
McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36
Raceway / Osborn, MO / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway /
Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
13. Fri, April 14 / Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely,
MO / Brad Sweet (3)
Knoxville Nationals Makes USA
Today’s 10Best List
"The Granddaddy of ‘Em All" ranked
third on the 10Best Reader’s Choice
list for Best Motorsports Race,
beating out NASCAR, INDYCAR and
Sports Car events
KNOXVILLE, IA (April 21, 2023) –
The mecca. A crown jewel. “Our”
Super Bowl. The greatest week of the
year.
Talk to any Sprint Car driver or
fan and you’ll hear one, if not all,
of those sentences to describe the
NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals
at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa.
For more than 60 years, the
Knoxville Nationals has been turning
Sprint Car drivers into motorsport
legends and providing fans with one
of the most unique event
experiences. And because of that,
fans voted the Knoxville Nationals
to third on USA Today’s 10Best
Reader’s Choice list for Best
Motorsports Race – behind only the
Indianapolis 500 and Formula 1’s
U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the
Americas.
The Knoxville Nationals,
featuring the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series (Aug,
9-12), ranked higher than the likes
of NASCAR’s Daytona 500, INDYCAR’s
Grand Prix of Long Beach – which set
an attendance record this year – the
Rolex 24 at Daytona and Pikes Peak
International Hill Climb, among
others.
“I think Knoxville separates
itself from every other event, due
to the fact of where it is at and
the history behind the event,
everything that goes on in the
little town of Knoxville during the
week,” said Brad Sweet, four-time
and reigning World of Outlaws
champion and 2018 Knoxville
Nationals champion. “There is so
much to do for the fans, such a
great atmosphere. It’s a really
quiet town when you’re there for not
the Knoxville Nationals. But, when
the Knoxville Nationals is there,
it’s like a buzzing little city with
all Sprint Car enthusiasts and race
car fans.
“So, you bring 25-30 thousand
people into one place that all love
to do the same thing, which is race
and have fun and there is Dingus
(the bar across the street), there
is the atmosphere around the
vendors, there’s concerts going on.
There is so much to do and the race
is also such a big deal for the
drivers.”
Twenty-seven drivers have claimed
the Knoxville Nationals title since
the first race in 1961. Of them,
only seven have won it multiple
times – adding to the prestige of
the event. Steve Kinser, the 20-time
World of Outlaws champion, has the
most wins at the event with 12.
Ten-time World of Outlaws champion
Donny Schatz continued his climb to
that benchmark last year by scoring
his 11th triumph at the event.
And while Schatz continues to add
Knoxville trophies to his
collection, he iterated there is
nothing easy about conquering the
week-long event.
“It’s been the mecca of our
biggest races since I was a kid
sitting in the grandstands,” Schatz
said. “And you know, the size of the
racetrack, the big half mile, the
flat surface, the tricky berm on the
bottom, the river gumbo dirt that
can be super hooky when it’s wet and
when it starts to dry out it gets
ultra-slick like glass. You get all
ends of the spectrum with Knoxville,
and it makes it a feast or famine
type of scenario when you’re there
racing.
“It makes it a lot of fun and
it’s ever-changing. So, it’s an
incredible place… you always have to
be up to the challenge at Knoxville
as it’s changing, and they can
change the berm on the bottom a
little bit and it changes your whole
entry to the corner and the way your
car responds and it’s tricky to stay
down there. It’s a game of cat and
mouse with both pedals and a
steering wheel and even the thought
process, so it makes it a lot of fun
as a driver for someone like myself
to be able to go there and try to
master that craft.”
Along with the prestige and
trophy, the Knoxville Nationals pays
out one of the biggest purses in
Sprint Car racing.
This year, the event boasts a
record-high $1,159,005 overall
purse, paying $185,000 to the winner
and $15,000 to start the Feature.
Outside of the perks for the
drivers and on track action for the
fans, when it comes time for the
Knoxville Nationals, the town of
Knoxville morphs into a Sprint Car
haven. Race haulers are parked in
parking lots of local businesses
along North Lincoln Street. Campers
are packed in like Tetris blocks on
residents’ lawns. Vendors and driver
merchandise trailers occupy
sidewalks across from the track.
For the week, race cars being
pushed up and down the street by
four wheels becomes normal. You feel
like you’ve entered a racer's
fantasy as the town becomes an annex
of the track.
“It’s such a unique area,” said
David Gravel, the 2019 Knoxville
Nationals champion. “When that event
is going on, the whole town shuts
down. Campers surround the whole
area and, you know, there are 25 to
30 thousand people. It just has an
atmosphere and a buzz around it.
“You always get butterflies and
goose bumps when you’re getting
ready to race there. Having the Hall
of Fame there and the suites all
packed, having fans all the way down
the front stretch and back, it’s
just a one-of-a-kind event.
Probably, definitely, my number one
for sure still in Sprint Car
racing.”
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series will first
visit Knoxville Raceway on June 9-10
before venturing back to Iowa's
Marion County Fairgrounds for the
62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville
Nationals, Aug. 9-12. For tickets,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the
races, you can watch both live –
along with weekly racing from
Knoxville Raceway – on DIRTVision.
Cold Temperatures, Extreme Wind
Chills Cancel Knoxville Event
Illinois, Indiana visits up
next; Series returns to Knoxville in
June
Knoxville, IA – With an outlook
of plummeting temperatures and wind
chills below freezing this weekend,
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series officials together
with Knoxville Raceway staff have
canceled the Xtream powered by
Mediacom Showdown.
Precision Weather Service and
local weather experts determined
conditions would turn severe
following heavy rain on Thursday,
negatively affecting the fan and
competitor experiences, which led
officials to cancel today to prevent
unnecessary travel.
If you purchased a ticket in
advance, visit https://www.knoxvilleraceway.com
for more information.
The World of Outlaws now turn its
attention to next weekend’s
Illinois, Indiana double header at
Tri-City Speedway (Granite City, IL)
on April 28 and Tri-State Speedway
(Haubstadt, IN) on April 29. For
tickets to Tri-City Speedway, CLICK
HERE. For tickets to Tri-State
Speedway, call (812) 768-6025.
The World of Outlaws will make
their next visit to Knoxville on
June 9-10.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch all of the action live
on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Set to Visit Attica, Sharon in
May
ATTICA, OH – The World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
is bringing dirt fans a May visit to
Attica Raceway Park and Sharon
Speedway.
In the Series’ second Ohio stop
of the season, it’ll journey to
Attica on Friday, May 19, and Sharon
on Saturday, May 20.
It’ll also be another home state
visit for Wooster, OH’s Sheldon
Haudenschild, who’s already picked
up a win this season at US 36
Raceway.
What you need to know:
ATTICA, MAY 19
Track:
1/3-mile in Attica, OH
Times (ET):
2PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
6:30PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
Tickets:
CLICK HERE
Previous winners:
2022 – Kyle Larson on May 20, Kyle
Larson on July 12
2021 – David Gravel on May 21,
Spencer Bayston on July 13
2020 – Kyle Larson on July 14
2018 – Donny Schatz on July 10
2017 – David Gravel on July 11
2016 – Donny Schatz on July 12
2015 – Dale Blaney on May 29
2014 – Dale Blaney on May 30
2011 – Donny Schatz on May 20
2009 – Dale Blaney on May 29
2008 – Donny Schatz on May 30
2007 – Joey Saldana on April 20
2005 – Stevie Smith on July 13
1994 – Sammy Swindell on May 21
1993 – Joe Garte on May 21
1992 – Joey Allen on Aug. 7
1991 – Steve Kinser on Aug. 9
1990 – Steve Kinser on May 18
SHARON, MAY 20
Track:
3/8-mile in Hartford, OH
Times (ET):
2:00PM Pit Gates Open
4:00PM Grandstand Gates Open
6:30PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
Tickets:
CLICK HERE
Previous winners:
2022 - Brad Sweet on Sept. 24
2021 – Dave Blaney on May 22
2007 – Steve Kinser on June 1
2006 – Jac Haudenschild on May 20
2005 – Jason Meyers on June 3
2004 –Danny Lasoski on June 4, Steve
Kinser on July 28
2003 – Steve Kinser on July 30,
Steve Kinser on July 30
2002 – Danny Lasoski on May 31, Joey
Saldana on July 31
HOW TO WATCH
If you can’t make it to the tracks,
you can watch both events live on
DIRTVision – either at
DIRTVision.com or by downloading
the DIRTVision App.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Rare April
Trip to Knoxville Awaits the World
of Outlaws
The weekend is the first of
eight scheduled nights of Knoxville
racing in 2023
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars are readying for
an uncharacteristic springtime visit
to “The Sprint Car Capital of the
World.”
The iconic Knoxville Raceway is
the target of The Greatest Show on
Dirt as the 2023 campaign rolls on.
The half mile will host the Xtream
Powered by Mediacom Showdown this
weekend (April 21-22). The two
nights will be the first of eight
for the World of Outlaws at
Knoxville in 2023 with another pair
of evenings set for June 9-10 and
the 62nd NOS Energy Drink Knoxville
Nationals (August 9-12).
This weekend will mark the first
time the Series has raced at the
Marion County facility in the month
of April since 2012.
FRIDAY TICKETS
SATURDAY TICKETS
Let’s look at some of the
weekend’s top storylines.
SCHATZVILLE: The early trip to
Knoxville may be a welcome shift in
the schedule for Donny Schatz.
The 10-time Series champion has
been combating some early struggles
this season, but his success at
Knoxville can’t be overstated.
Schatz has mastered the black zook
clay. The Tony
Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing pilot
picked up his 11th Knoxville
Nationals title last season – second
only to Steve Kinser’s 12. The
driver out of Fargo, ND has remained
solid in recent years at Knoxville
with finishes of fourth or better in
seven of his last eight starts.
Coming off a nasty tumble in
Pevely, Knoxville presents a prime
opportunity for Schatz to rebound in
strong fashion.
MULTI-TIME WINNERS: Outside of
Schatz, a handful of fellow
full-time competitors have been
stout at Knoxville. The trio of
David Gravel, Brad Sweet, and Carson
Macedo have all topped multiple
Series races at the half mile.
Gravel and Sweet lead the way
with four victories apiece.
Among Gravel’s triumphs is the
2019 Knoxville Nationals and a pair
of wins in 2020. The wheelman of the
Big Game Motorsports #2 made all
four of his trips to Victory Lane
over an 11 race stretch from June of
2018 to August of 2020.
Sweet’s success is slightly more
spread out. “The Big Cat” first
claimed a Knoxville World of Outlaws
checkered flag in 2014, then had to
wait through nine more visits until
another win in June of 2017. The
Grass Valley, CA native also owns a
Knoxville Nationals crown, topping
“The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” in 2018.
Macedo hasn’t found Knoxville
glory as often as Gravel or Sweet,
but he has more recently. In 2021,
the 26 year old swept the June
weekend at Knoxville. Macedo looks
to pad his point lead with another
strong Iowa outing.
SHARKS’ SUCCESS: Last August at
Knoxville, the Shark Racing duo of
Logan Schuchart and Jacob Allen
flexed their muscle.
Before the Knoxville Nationals
commenced, Schuchart began the week
by topping the Capitani Classic. He
followed that up by winning his
Nationals prelim on Wednesday.
During Saturday’s finale Schuchart
finished third after starting 17th –
his second podium in the last three
editions of the sport’s most
prestigious race.
The night after Schuchart claimed
his prelim, Allen came out on top of
Thursday’s preliminary action for
his first Knoxville win. Then on
Saturday he joined his teammate in
the top five by wheeling the #1A
from 11th to fifth in the 50-lap
main event.
IOWA TRANSPLANT: This weekend
serves somewhat of a home game for
Gio Scelzi.
The 21 year old is originally
from Fresno, CA but recently
relocated to “The Hawkeye State” as
he’s behind the wheel of the
Iowa-based KCP Racing #18.
The Californian has adapted
nicely to Knoxville. He and KCP won
the 2021 Knoxville 360 Nationals.
Then during the following week, they
earned the pole for the 410
Nationals and finished a strong
fourth.
ZEARFOSS’ ZONE: After spending
much of the early season having to
charge forward in the Feature, Brock
Zearfoss has improved his qualifying
and Heat Race performance in recent
weeks.
The Jonestown, PA native didn’t
make a Toyota Dash through the first
10 events of the season, but now
he’s made the last three. The
improvement helped lead to his first
top five of the season at U.S. 36
Raceway.
Zearfoss now heads to Knoxville
where he’s a former top-five
finisher in the 360 Nationals (’20)
and a top five finisher in the 410
Nationals Hard Knox Night (’21).
KNOXVILLE LOCALS: “The Sprint Car
Capital of the World” is home to
some of the country’s strongest
local challengers, and much of the
contingent will be in action this
weekend looking to upset the World
of Outlaws.
Brian Brown always stands out as
one of the favorites to stand in
Victory Lane whenever the World of
Outlaws invade Knoxville, IA. The
five-time Knoxville track champion
is currently tied for second on the
all-time track win list – trailing
only Danny Lasoski. Brown is a
two-time winner in World of Outlaws
competition at Knoxville (’19 &’21).
Austin McCarl is another who
could make some noise. At last
year’s Knoxville Nationals, the
Altoona, IA native experienced one
of his most emotional career moments
by earning the pole for the Saturday
finale. The 2018 track champion
continues to seek his first World of
Outlaws victory.
Knoxville’s very own Riley Goodno
is one of the sport’s rising stars.
Last year, in only his seventh
career World of Outlaws Feature
start, Goodno led laps and podiumed
at Huset’s Speedway.
More drivers local to or with
ties to the area including Tasker
Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Brandon
Wimmer, Ian Madsen, and more are
expected to be in action.
INVADERS: This weekend’s roster
is expected to have some added star
power with more big names making the
trip.
A pair of drivers with World of
Outlaws wins already under their
belt this year, Rico Abreu and Buddy
Kofoid, have Knoxville on their
calendar.
Tyler Courtney also has the
weekend on his schedule with Clauson
Marshall Racing. Last year,
“Sunshine” led the most laps in
Knoxville Nationals main event
before finishing fourth.
A fellow Hoosier in the form of
Justin Peck will also be making his
way to Knoxville. Last year, the
Monrovia, IN native qualified for
the Knoxville Nationals aboard the
Buch Motorsports #13 and finished a
personal-best 12th.
Pennsylvania standout Anthony
Macri plans to be in attendance. The
Dillsburg, PA native has finished in
the top five in each of the last two
Hard Knox Nights including a
runner-up in 2021 that transferred
him into his first Knoxville
Nationals finale.
If you can’t make it to the
track, catch all the action on
DIRTVision.
CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
(13/83 Races)
41 – Carson Macedo (1826PTS) 2.
49 – Brad Sweet (-12PTS) 3. 2 –
David Gravel (-20PTS) 4. 1S – Logan
Schuchart (-56PTS) 5. 11 – Michael
Kofoid (-72PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon
Haudenschild (-108PTS) 7. 83 – James
McFadden (-134PTS) 8. 5 – Spencer
Bayston (-148PTS) 9. 15 – Donny
Schatz (-162PTS) 10. 18 – Gio Scelzi
(-172PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS
(7 Drivers):
3 wins – David Gravel (Big Game
Motorsports #2), Brad Sweet (Kasey
Kahne Racing #49)
2 wins – James McFadden (Roth
Motorsports #83), Rico Abreu (Rico
Abreu Racing #24)
1 win – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson
Racing #41), Buddy Kofoid (CMS
Racing #11), Sheldon Haudenschild
(Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17)
FEATURE LAPS LED (11 Drivers):
79 laps – Brad Sweet
77 laps – David Gravel
60 laps – James McFadden
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
43 laps – Rico Abreu
41 laps – Carson Macedo
21 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 laps – Anthony Macri, Cory
Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi, Brent Marks
LOW-E INSULATION QUICKTIME AWARDS
(8 Drivers):
5 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
2 QuickTimes – David Gravel
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri, Logan
Schuchart, Brian Brown, Donny
Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Rico Abreu
HEAT RACE WINNERS (17 Drivers):
7 Heat Wins – David Gravel
6 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Carson
Macedo
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart,
Sheldon Haudenschild, Brad Sweet
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Gio
Scelzi, Jacob Allen
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian
Brown, Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich,
Freddie Rahmer, Rico Abreu, Brock
Zearfoss
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (24
Drivers):
10 Dashes – David Gravel
9 Dashes – Carson Macedo
8 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Brad
Sweet
6 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob Allen
5 Dashes – Spencer Bayston, Gio
Scelzi
4 Dashes – Brent Marks, Rico Abreu,
Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz
3 Dashes – James McFadden, Brock
Zearfoss
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Danny
Dietrich
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Robbie
Price, Cory Eliason, Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon
Borden, Garet Williamson
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN
WINS (11 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss,
Parker Price-Miller, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass,
Hunter Schuerenberg, James McFadden,
Wayne Johnson, Ryan Timms, Ayrton
Gennetten, Robbie Price
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (10
Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss,
James McFadden, Tyler Courtney
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Gio
Scelzi, Robbie Price, David Gravel,
Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, Blake
Hahn
PODIUM FINISHES (15 Drivers):
7 Podiums – Brad Sweet
6 Podiums – David Gravel
5 Podiums – Carson Macedo
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
3 Podiums – James McFadden
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Rico Abreu, Logan
Schuchart
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Brian
Brown, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden,
Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks
TOP 10 FINISHES (26 Drivers):
13 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, David
Gravel, Logan Schuchart
9 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild,
Michael Kofoid
7 Top 10s – James McFadden, Spencer
Bayston, Gio Scelzi
6 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
5 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
4 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Jacob
Allen, Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne
3 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brian
Brown, Danny Dietrich, Brock
Zearfoss, Blake Hahn
1 Top 10 – Cory Eliason, Robbie
Price, Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Sam
Hafertepe Jr.
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track /
Location / Winner (Total Wins)
Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway
Park / Barberville, FL / David
Gravel (1)
Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / James McFadden
(1)
Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo
(1)
Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park
/ Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway /
Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short
Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid
(1)
Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor
Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet
(1)
Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl
Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet
(2)
Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway
/ Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway /
Osborn, MO / Sheldon Haudenschild
(1)
Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway /
Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (2)
Fri, April 14 / Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Brad
Sweet (3)
EVELY
PANDEMONIUM: Brad Sweet Tops Wild
Race at Federated Auto Parts Raceway
at I-55
Sweet
continues recent stretch of
dominance at the Pevely bullring
PEVELY, MO (April 14, 2023) - Brad Sweet
doesn’t need any help reaching Victory
Lane at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at
I-55, but that’s exactly what he got
Friday night. The four-time and
defending champion took advantage of
some contact between Carson Macedo and
David Gravel to top the 40-lap Feature
at the Pevely, MO bullring.
It’s Sweet’s third win in the first
13 races of the season, marking the
fifth time the Grass Valley, CA native
have reached that mark in his
illustrious career.
The Kasey Kahne Racing driver also
continued to add to his incredible
record at I-55. Sweet now owns six
triumphs at the third mile, making it
tied for the track he’s won at the most.
He’s now on a streak of eight
consecutive podiums at the facility and
owns a 1.75 average finish over that
stretch.
Sweet’s 82nd career victory with The
Greatest Show on Dirt brings him within
two of tying Stevie Smith for 10th
all-time. His 264th podium equaled him
with Daryn Pittman for the 10th most
all-time top-threes.
“Just happy to get the Napa Auto
Parts car in Victory Lane,” Sweet said.
“Hats off to my guys. We’ve been
incredibly consistent and good here at
Pevely. Hopefully tomorrow we can come
back and do it again. We’ve just got to
make a few improvements. I just can’t
thank them enough. We’ve had a rough few
nights, and a good rebound here tonight
gives us a little confidence coming back
tomorrow.”
Early in the race, the battle up
front quickly brewed between David
Gravel and Carson Macedo as the latter
slipped by Sweet early on for second
while Gravel paced the field.
An early restart saw Gravel and
Macedo drive side by side for multiple
laps, Gravel around the cushion and
Macedo stuck to the bottom. Eventually,
Gravel pulled ahead in the Big Game
Motorsports #2 but not for long.
As the leaders entered traffic at the
halfway mark, Macedo closed in fast. The
Jason Johnson Racing pilot rolled by
Gravel for the top spot as he struggled
with a slower car. In the next corner,
Gravel reclaimed the lead with a slide
job.
Drama arose only a couple of laps
later when Gravel slid slightly above
the preferred bottom groove in Turns 3
and 4, giving Macedo an opportunity.
Macedo drove in hard, but as he drew
alongside Gravel, he drifted up and into
the side of Gravel’s machine. The
contact sent Gravel around in a 360 and
flattened his left rear. Macedo managed
to maintain control and keep his car in
tact but fell back to third for the
ensuing restart based on the timing of
the yellow flag. The incident gifted the
lead to Sweet.
“Not sure what happened with David,”
Sweet explained of his viewpoint.
“Luckily, that corner, I went to the top
and came out in the lead. I wasn’t sure
what happened. I think Carson and David
maybe got into each other fighting for
that bottom. The bottom really became
the dominant lane, and you really
couldn’t pass lapped cars up high. It
was just a lot of fighting for
position.”
Macedo took to social media after the
race to claim responsibility and
apologize, saying he would never
intentionally wreck someone, especially
a competitor so close to him in points.
While some good fortune might’ve
helped Sweet get the lead, he proved he
deserved to run there by pulling away
following the restart with 14 laps to
go.
Behind Sweet, battles broke out all
over the track including for the
runner-up spot. Macedo, James McFadden,
and Logan Schuchart all began swapping
sliders as the laps dwindled and Sweet
distanced himself. Ultimately, Sweet
took the checkered flag with more than a
two second advantage.
After Sweet it was James McFadden
completing a thrilling charge from 14th
to second for his third podium of the
season aboard the Roth Motorsports #83.
The effort elevated his top-three career
total to 39.
“We got up in the top-10 there early
and then got put in the fence on corner
entry,” McFadden recalled. “We fell back
to about 18th or 20th and fought our way
back there. I felt like it got really,
really slow down there on the bottom in
(Turns) three and four, and I thought,
‘Well, why not? Let’s have a crack, got
nothing to lose.’ Then I started picking
cars off up there, so hats off to my
Roth Motorsports guys. They gave me a
really good car all night.”
Completing the top-three was Shark
Racing’s Logan Schuchart. The Hanover,
PA native earned a podium for the first
time since Florida. It marked his 122nd
Series podium, equaling him with his
grandfather, Bobby Allen, on the
all-time list.
“It’s just nice to get our guys on
the podium,” Schuchart said. “They’ve
been working really hard. I knew coming
into this place that it’s a place where
we’ve run in the top-five a lot, won the
Ironman. We can get ourselves on the
podium, but it seems like we can’t win
races, but we’re close.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Cars return to
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 on
April 15 for night two of the I-55
Outlaw Showdown. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track,
catch all of the action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (40 Laps): 1. 49-Brad
Sweet[2]; 2. 83-James McFadden[14]; 3.
1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 4. 41-Carson
Macedo[4]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 6.
52-Blake Hahn[23]; 7. 11-Michael
Kofoid[15]; 8. 5-Spencer Bayston[22]; 9.
9-Kasey Kahne[13]; 10. 2-David
Gravel[1]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu[16]; 12.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 13. 13-Justin
Peck[20]; 14. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[11]; 15. 20G-Noah Gass[9];
16. 35-Zach Hampton[10]; 17. 15-Donny
Schatz[3]; 18. 7S-Robbie Price[21]; 19.
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[17]; 20.
39M-Anthony Macri[12]; 21. 51B-Joe B
Miller[19]; 22. 1A-Jacob Allen[24]; 23.
14T-Tim Estenson[18]; 24. 24W-Garet
Williamson[8]
McIntosh Wins I-55 Friday for Second
Xtreme Outlaw Feature Victory in Three Races
Daum runs second with mechanical
issue, Timms charges 17th-to-3rd
PEVELY, MO (April 14, 2023) – After
winning the season opener one month ago,
Cannon McIntosh garnered his second Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Feature win Friday night at Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at I-55.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, took the lead
late in the 30-lap main event from defending
Series champion Zach Daum, slipping by on
the bottom and driving off with the $4,000
check and his first career win at I-55 over
Zach Daum and Ryan Timms.
Coming from third on the starting grid,
McIntosh found himself as far back as
seventh at one point in the opening laps
after trying to make the top side work on
the fast, 1/3-mile oval. But he maintained
composure, got back in the groove down low
and soon began his charge to the front –
picking off cars on the very bottom of the
track when they slipped up.
“Pretty much every time a guy would make
a mistake, you’d try and pounce then,
because there weren’t too many opportunities
to get guys,” McIntosh said.
By the halfway point, McIntosh had
already made his way back up into the
top-three and was gunning for the lead. He
made the most of his jump to the inside on
Rico Abreu for second on Lap 17, then
followed that up with a push for the lead
three laps later.
In control since the drop of the green,
Daum was smooth but slower on the bottom –
fighting an undiagnosed mechanical issue all
night. It didn’t seem to hinder him a great
deal, however, as he kept it out front for
18 laps before ultimately falling to second
when McIntosh got underneath him at the exit
of Turn 4 on Lap 20.
“I could get in the corner really well, I
felt like; I just couldn’t get off on exit
and the motor was spitting and sputtering,”
Daum said. “I figured somebody would try and
sneak underneath me, and I saw the 08 pop-up
on the board in second when he got by Rico,
and I thought, ‘well, shoot.’
McIntosh got a big run through Turns 3-4
with better corner-exit speed, pulled up
alongside Daum and won the drag race into
Turn 1 to take the spot away permanently.
“I think that’s where I made up most of
my ground is right there,” McIntosh said.
“If a guy would slip-up just a little bit
and I’d really pounce on them down the
straightaway where they wouldn’t expect it.”
From there on out, it was smooth sailing
for the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports #08.
McIntosh crossed the stripe nearly five full
seconds ahead of Daum and the rest of the
field to collect his third career Series
victory.
Daum crossed the stripe second – his best
Series finish so far this season. He needed
a good points night after taking a DNF last
month in Du Quoin and got exactly that on
Friday.
While McIntosh and Daum stayed up front
all night, the final podium finisher had a
lot further to go when he took the green.
Ryan Timms, 16, of Oklahoma City, OK, failed
to transfer into the Feature with his
passing points total in the Heats and was
forced to run the Last Chance Showdown. He
won that race, placing him 17th on the
Feature starting grid, where he then
advanced 14 spots of position in 30 laps to
claim third.
“I just slowly picked one car off at a
time rolling the bottom,” Timms said.
“Toward the end, I tried the top and it was
just too dirty to make anything happen.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented
by Toyota is back in action again at I-55
Saturday night for the conclusion of the
I-55 Outlaw Showdown. Tickets available at
the gate or for advance sale at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be at
the track, stream all the action live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 08-Cannon
McIntosh[3]; 2. 5D-Zach Daum[5]; 3. 67-Ryan
Timms[17]; 4. 7U-Kyle Jones[2]; 5. 24-Rico
Abreu[4]; 6. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[11]; 7.
40-Chase McDermand[1]; 8. 72J-Sam
Johnson[23]; 9. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[18];
10. 50-Daniel Adler[16]; 11. 2X-Landon
Brooks[15]; 12. 97-Gavin Miller[6]; 13.
26-Chance Crum[13]; 14. 25K-Taylor
Reimer[9]; 15. 71E-Mariah Ede[20]; 16.
71-Jade Avedisian[7]; 17. 7-Shannon
McQueen[8]; 18. 77W-Joe Wirth[14]; 19.
19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[21]; 20. 00-Talin
Turner[22]; 21. 97K-Cooper Williams[10]; 22.
21K-Karter Sarff[12]; 23. 7X-Thomas
Meseraull[19]; 24. (DNS) 28P-Bradley Fezard
I-55 Raceway MO 4/14/23
A
Feature (40 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2.
83-James McFadden[14]; 3. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[6]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 5.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 6. 52-Blake Hahn[23];
7. 11-Michael Kofoid[15]; 8. 5-Spencer
Bayston[22]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne[13]; 10.
2-David Gravel[1]; 11. 24-Rico Abreu[16];
12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 13. 13-Justin
Peck[20]; 14. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[11];
15. 20G-Noah Gass[9]; 16. 35-Zach
Hampton[10]; 17. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 18.
7S-Robbie Price[21]; 19. 15H-Sam Hafertepe
Jr[17]; 20. 39M-Anthony Macri[12]; 21.
51B-Joe B Miller[19]; 22. 1A-Jacob
Allen[24]; 23. 14T-Tim Estenson[18]; 24.
24W-Garet Williamson[8]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1.
7S-Robbie Price[1]; 2. 5-Spencer Bayston[4];
3. 52-Blake Hahn[6]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen[5];
5. 5T-Ryan Timms[3]; 6. 23B-Brian Bell[2];
7. 22S-Slater Helt[9]; 8. 44-Carson
Short[8]; 9. 97-Scotty Milan[7]; 10.
84-Brandon Hanks[13]; 11. 50K-Kyle
Bellm[12]; 12. 7C-Jason Keith[11]; 13.
37-Ayden Gatewood[14]; 14. 6-Bill Rose[10]
Toyota Dash (8 Laps): 1. 2-David
Gravel[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 3. 15-Donny
Schatz[3]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 5.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 6. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[8]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 8.
24W-Garet Williamson[6]
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1];
2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 3. 20G-Noah
Gass[4]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne[6]; 5. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[5]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms[8]; 7.
97-Scotty Milan[7]; 8. 7C-Jason Keith[9]; 9.
7S-Robbie Price[3]
Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 2.
24W-Garet Williamson[3]; 3. 35-Zach
Hampton[2]; 4. 83-James McFadden[4]; 5.
14T-Tim Estenson[5]; 6. 5-Spencer
Bayston[6]; 7. 44-Carson Short[7]; 8.
50K-Kyle Bellm[8]; 9. 37-Ayden Gatewood[9]
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2];
2. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 3. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1]; 4. 11-Michael Kofoid[7]; 5.
51B-Joe B Miller[4]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen[6];
7. 22S-Slater Helt[8]; 8. 23B-Brian Bell[3]
Heat 4 (10 Laps): 1. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[1]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 3.
39M-Anthony Macri[2]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[4];
5. 13-Justin Peck[6]; 6. 52-Blake Hahn[7];
7. 6-Bill Rose[5]; 8. 84-Brandon Hanks[8]
Qualifying: 1. 41-Carson Macedo,
00:10.372[9]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet,
00:10.444[5]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild,
00:10.456[20]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss,
00:10.489[8]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart,
00:10.493[18]; 6. 35-Zach Hampton,
00:10.505[2]; 7. 2-David Gravel,
00:10.506[28]; 8. 39M-Anthony Macri,
00:10.508[25]; 9. 7S-Robbie Price,
00:10.547[23]; 10. 24W-Garet Williamson,
00:10.574[3]; 11. 23B-Brian Bell,
00:10.587[7]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi,
00:10.594[10]; 13. 20G-Noah Gass,
00:10.613[1]; 14. 83-James McFadden,
00:10.640[34]; 15. 51B-Joe B Miller,
00:10.652[26]; 16. 24-Rico Abreu,
00:10.667[16]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr,
00:10.682[27]; 18. 14T-Tim Estenson,
00:10.705[14]; 19. 15-Donny Schatz,
00:10.731[21]; 20. 6-Bill Rose,
00:10.756[4]; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne,
00:10.760[33]; 22. 5-Spencer Bayston,
00:10.769[12]; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen,
00:10.797[6]; 24. 13-Justin Peck,
00:10.810[32]; 25. 97-Scotty Milan,
00:10.828[19]; 26. 44-Carson Short,
00:10.849[29]; 27. 11-Michael Kofoid,
00:10.866[13]; 28. 52-Blake Hahn,
00:10.922[11]; 29. 5T-Ryan Timms,
00:10.970[17]; 30. 50K-Kyle Bellm,
00:10.979[30]; 31. 22S-Slater Helt,
00:11.002[15]; 32. 84-Brandon Hanks,
00:11.017[31]; 33. 7C-Jason Keith,
00:11.184[22]; 34. 37-Ayden Gatewood,
00:11.365[24]
FAMILY TRADITION:
Brent Ventura Relishing in Role with Roth
Motorsports
Ventura will continue
to follow in his father’s footsteps this
weekend, trying to guide the Roth Motorsport
#83 to victory at Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55
PEVELY, MO (April 13, 2023) - Dennis and Teresa
Roth have built one of the most successful
Sprint Car teams in the country with its
accolades spanning decades. In that time,
another name has been there since the beginning,
and will continue to be this weekend in Missouri
– Ventura. First came Todd Ventura, Dennis’
nephew, who owns the honor of being the first to
drive a Sprint Car for Roth before transitioning
into a managerial position with the team. Then,
Todd’s son, Brent – current crew chief for Roth
Motorsports’ iconic #83 on the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour.
Brent worked his way up the ladder,
eventually scoring his first World of Outlaws
win as a crew chief in his early 20s. That
success stems from the groundwork his father
helped lay as one of the most important figures
in the team’s history.
Since moving into a managerial role, Todd has
helped oversee operations for the Fresno, CA
based team, guiding them to countless West Coast
triumphs and more than 100 World of Outlaws
wins.
Naturally, Brent found himself around the
race cars in his youth and was quickly intrigued
by the mechanical side.
“The Roth shop is right next to my dad’s
house,” Ventura said. “So, any weekend, summer
and winter break, and all that I’d go into the
shop. Sometimes I’d help with farming stuff, but
I always wanted to touch the race car. I always
really loved doing it. My dad, I think, wanted
me to be a driver. I had a go-kart for a little
bit, but I was never real interested in driving.
I always really liked working on them.
“I don’t know if it’s because I watched that
side of it more growing up and just felt that
was more what I liked doing. I can’t really say
what it was, but it was something I’ve just
always really loved.”
As he grew up, Ventura began to get more
involved little by little. He started small, and
eventually progressed into his first opportunity
as a crew chief in 2016.
“I started out cleaning the trailer and
mounting tires,” Ventura recalled. “Then I got a
little bit more responsibility as I got older –
maintenance the car during the week, just kind
of learning every step of the way. I got to be a
crew chief for the first time when Gio Scelzi
drove for Dennis for a little bit. He drove some
360 stuff in 2016, and then we ran the whole
NARC Series in 2017. We won a couple races and
had a great time.”
After the stint with Scelzi, Ventura stepped
back briefly to focus on farming before
returning mid-season in 2018. It ultimately led
to a pivotal moment in his journey as a mechanic
– his first World of Outlaws win with Cory
Eliason at an iconic California track, Calistoga
Speedway.
“In 2018, I finished the year with Cory
Eliason as the crew chief,” Ventura explained.
“We won an Outlaw race at Calistoga, and that
was really cool. That kind of felt like I was
ready to take the next step… That was really
cool for me with me and Cory both being from
California. Calistoga was always just kind of
held in a higher regard than the rest of the
racetracks.”
The following two years Ventura worked on the
team while Daryn Pittman wheeled the #83
full-time with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Right
out of the gate Pittman topped the first two
nights of the 2019 World of Outlaws campaign and
also claimed the Gold Cup Race of Champions
later that season.
Another hiatus from the team in 2021, for
farming, preceded Ventura’s return last year to
work on the team’s part-time car with Kerry
Madsen. This time also marked the beginnings of
Roth’s relationship with Toyota Racing and their
410 engine development. Later that season,
Ventura joined Roth’s World of Outlaws team
again, now working with James McFadden – a
relationship that continued into this year.
Early in 2023, the Roth crew has already
visited Victory Lane twice – Volusia Speedway
Park on March 5 and Devil’s Bowl Speedway on
April 1. Ventura has built a strong dynamic with
McFadden as they pursue a World of Outlaws
title.
“He’s been great to work with,” Ventura said
of McFadden. “He’s got really good feedback.
He’s got one of the most important things you
need in a driver – he’s got no quit in him. No
matter what the situation is, he’s going to give
it 100%. And you know no matter what happens he
have it 100% win, lose, or draw.”
Moving down the road, Ventura isn’t sure what
the future holds. He knows that the business
back in California could require his services at
some point. He also recently wed. For the time
being, Ventura intends to put forth his best
effort in making the car that’s such an
important part of his family history, the Roth
Motorsports #83, the fastest on the World of
Outlaws tour.
“I probably see how each year goes,” Ventura
said looking ahead. “Whatever Dennis and my dad
need me to do, I’ll do it. I also just got
married. I’ve got to thank my wife Kayla for
letting me come out again. When we got married,
the plan was kind of to stay farming for the
foreseeable future then I got put back on the
road. She’s been nothing but supportive, and
I’ve got to thank her for that. I’ll see how it
goes. I’m just focusing right now on being as
successful as we possibly can be this year and
we’ll see where the road takes us.”
Ventura, McFadden, and the entire Roth crew
will be in action this weekend at Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO with the
World of Outlaws. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all
the action live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws vs PA Posse
Battle Returns in May
Lincoln Speedway March 2023
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series will make its second journey of the season to
Pennsylvania for a May visit to Lincoln Speedway and
Williams Grove Speedway.
Stars of the World of Outlaws will take on the PA
Posse again at Lincoln’s Gettysburg Clash,
Wednesday, May 10, and Williams Grove’s Morgan Cup,
Friday and Saturday, May 12-13.
Drivers will compete for a $10,000 payday on
Wednesday at Lincoln and on Friday at Williams
Grove. Then, on Saturday, they’ll duel for a $12,000
payday and the famed Morgan Cup.
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Early Storylines:
TITLE CONTENDERS: The early season fight for the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
championship is proving to be an exciting one.
Four-time and reigning champion Brad Sweet, Carson
Macedo and David Gravel have each stood atop the
points standings at some point this year.
All three have triumphed at Williams Grove, while
Macedo is the only one of the three still searching
for a win at Lincoln Speedway. When the Series
visited Lincoln in March, Sweet finished second,
Macedo fourth and Gravel 10th.
PA STARS: The Pennsylvania week always highlights
the best Sprint Car drivers to have come from the
area. Atop that list are World of Outlaws regulars
Logan Schuchart, Jacob Allen and Brock Zearfoss.
Allen, of Hanover, PA – 10 minutes from Lincoln
Speedway – won at Lincoln last year. And Zearfoss,
of Jonestown, PA, scored his first career World of
Outlaws victory at Williams Grove in 2017.
Schuchart, also of Hanover, PA, is looking for his
first win at both.
Along with the World of Outlaws, the best of the
PA Posse shows up to challenge, including Lance
Dewease – who has more than 100 win at Williams
Grove – Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, Freddie
Rahmer, Brent Marks and more.
THE OUTSIDER: During the first round of the World
of Outlaws versus PA Posse at Lincoln Speedway in
March, neither an Outlaw nor Posse driver won.
Instead, it was California’s Rico Abreu.
He now has two victories with the Series this
year – Lincoln and 81 Speedway – and will look to
spoil the historic battle again all three nights.
PREVIOUS LINCOLN WINNERS
2023 – Rico Abreu on March 18
2022 – Jacob Allen on May 11
2021 – Brad Sweet on May 12
2020 –Sheldon Haudenschild on July 23
2019 – Lance Dewease on May 15
2018 – Freddie Rahmer on July 19
2017 – David Gravel on May 17
2016 – Donny Schatz on May 19
2015 – Greg Hodnett on May 13
2014 – Stevie Smith on May 14, Daryn Pittman on July
17
2013 – Danny Dietrich on May 16
2012 – Danny Dietrich on May 10
1998 – Fred Rahmer on May 30
1997 – Mark Kinser on May 31
1996 – Mark Kinser on June 1
1995 – Steve Kinser on June 3, Dave Blaney on Aug. 6
1994 – Steve Kinser on June 4, Steve Kinser on Aug.
7
1993 – Andy Hillenburg on June 5, Bill Brian Jr. on
Aug. 8
1992 – Steve Kinser on May 25
1991 – Sammy Swindell on May 25
1989 – Chris Eash on May 20, Don Kreitz on May 27,
Bobby Davis Jr. on July 29
1988 – Sammy Swindell on May 28, Stevie Smith on
June 4, Steve Kinser on July 30
1987 – Bobby Allen on May 23, Steve Kinser on May
30, Steve Kinser on Aug. 1
1986 – Bobby Davis Jr. on May 24, Bobby Davis Jr. on
May 31, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 2
1985 – Bobby Allen on May 25, Steve Kinser on June
1, Bobby Allen on Aug. 3
1984 – Steve Kinser on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr. on
Aug. 4
1983 – Brad Doty on May 30, Steve Kinser on Aug. 6
1981 – Steve Kinser on June 6
1980 – Sammy Swindell on May 17, Steve Kinser on
July 19
1979 – Rick Ferkel on July 21
1978 – Steve Smith on June 24, Steve Smith on July
29
PREVIOUS WILLIAMS GROVE WINNERS
2022 – Brent Marks on May 14, Lance Dewease on July
22, Sept. 30 & Oct. 22, Brad Sweet on July 23
2021 –Carson Macedo on May 14, Aaron Reutzel on May
15, Sheldon Haudenschild on July 23, Brent Marks on
July 24, Kyle Larson on Oct. 1, Carson Macedo on
Oct. 2
2020 – Shane Stewart on July 24, David Gravel on
July 25, David Gravel on Oct. 2, Donny Schatz on
Oct. 3
2019 – David Gravel on May 17, Lance Dewease on May
18, Tim Shaffer on July 26, Donny Schatz on July 27,
David Gravel on Oct. 4, Brent Marks on Oct. 5
2018 – Lance Dewease on July 20, Gio Scelzi on Sept.
28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29,
2017 – David Gravel on May 19, Shane Stewart on May
20, Brock Zearfoss on July 21, Greg Hodnett on Sept.
28 (makeup from 7/22), David Gravel on Sept. 28,
James McFadden on Sept. 29, David Gravel on Sept. 30
2016 – Lance Dewease on May 20, Daryn Pittman on
July 22, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Dietrich on
Oct. 14
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 15, Danny Dietrich on
July 24, Stevie Smith on July 25, Stevie Smith on
Oct. 4
2014 – Daryn Pittman on May 16, Daryn Pittman on May
17, Greg Hodnett on July 18, Lance Dewease on July
19, David Gravel on Oct. 4
2013 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July
20, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 4, Fred Rahmer on Oct. 5
2012 – Fred Rahmer on May 11, Steve Kinser on May
12, Cody Darrah on July 21, Paul McMahan on Sept.
28, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2011 – Daryn Pittman on May 13, Greg Hodnett on July
22, Jason Meyers on July 23, Jason Meyers on Sept.
30, Jason Meyers on Oct. 7
2010 – Chad Layton on May 13, Fred Rahmer on May 14,
Lance Dewease on July 23, Greg Hodnett on July 24,
Greg Hodnett on Oct. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 2
2009 – Greg Hodnett on May 14, Greg Hodnett on July
24, Greg Hodnett on Oct. 3, Cody Darrah on Oct. 3
(Completion of July 25 event)
2008 – Steve Kinser on May 15, Daryn Pittman on July
18, Donny Schatz on July 19
2007 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on May
18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brian Leppo on July 20,
Donny Schatz on July 21, Donny Schatz on Sept. 29
2006 – Fred Rahmer on May 26, Fred Rahmer on May 27,
Terry McCarl on July 20, Craig Dollansky on July 21,
Daryn Pittman on July 22, Jason Solwold on Sept. 29,
Doug Esh on Sept. 30
2005 – Craig Dollansky on May 26, Steve Kinser on
May 27, Jason Johnson on July 21, Paul McMahan on
July 23, Fred Rahmer on July 23, Donny Schatz on
Oct. 1
2004 – Fred Rahmer on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr. on May
28, Lance Dewease on July 23, Danny Lasoski on July
24, Mark Smith on Oct. 1, Donny Schatz on Oct. 2
2003 – Don Kreitz, Jr. on July 24, Donny Schatz on
July 25, Donny Schatz on July 26, Donny Schatz on
Oct. 3, Steve Kinser on Oct. 4
2002 – Steve Kinser on May 16, Danny Lasoski on July
25, Joey Saldana on July 26, Greg Hodnett on July
27, Lance Dewease on Sept. 28
2001 – Donny Schatz on May 17, Donny Schatz on July
26 (completed May 18 event), Donny Schatz on July
26, Don Kreitz Jr., on July 27, Tim Shaffer on Sept.
28, Lance Dewease on Sept. 29
2000 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Fred Rahmer on May 19,
Lance Dewease on July 27, Sammy Swindell on July 29,
Steve Kinser on Sept. 29, Donny Schatz on Sept. 30
1999 – Mark Kinser on May 27, Steve Kinser on May
28, Mark Kinser on July 29, Mark Kinser on July 30,
Cris Eash on Oct. 1, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1998 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Johnny Herrera on May
22, Stevie Smith on May 29, Kevin Gobrecht on July
31, Mark Kinser on Oct. 2
1997 – Sammy Swindell on May 22, Mark Kinser on May
23, Jac Haudenschild on May 30, Mark Kinser on July
31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 3,
Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4
1996 – Johnny Herrera on May 24, Mark Kinser on May
25, Steve Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on Aug. 1,
Mark Kinser on Aug. 2, Lance Dewease on Oct. 4,
Lance Dewease on Oct. 5
1995 – Steve Kinser on May 26, Dave Blaney on Aug.
3, Mark Kinser on Aug. 4, Mark Kinser on Sept. 29,
Mark Kinser on Sept. 30
1994 – Dave Blaney on May 26, Steve Kinser on May
27, Andy Hillenburg on June 3, Jeff Swindell on Aug.
4, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 5, Lance Dewease on Sept.
30, Steve Kinser on Oct. 1
1993 – Dave Blaney on May 27, Don Kreitz Jr., on May
28, Dave Blaney on June 4, Steve Kinser on Aug. 5,
Steve Kinser on Oct. 1, Don Kreitz Jr. on Oct. 3
1992 – Mark Kinser on May 21, Don Kreitz Jr., on May
22, Don Kreitz Jr., on May 29, Steve Kinser on July
30, Steve Kinser on July 31, Keith Kauffman on Oct.
2, Steve Kinser on Oct. 3
1991 – Steve Kinser on May 23, Steve Kinser on May
24, Sammy Swindell on May 31, Mark Kinser on Aug. 1,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 4,
Stevie Smith on Oct. 6
1990 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May
25, Sammy Swindell on June 1, Steve Kinser on Aug.
2, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Sept. 28,
Steve Kinser on Sept. 29
1989 – Bobby Allen on May 25, Sammy Swindell on May
26, Bobby Allen on June 2, Bobby Davis Jr., on July
27, Bobby Davis Jr., on July 28, Stevie Smith on
Sept. 29, Stevie Smith on Sept. 30
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr.,
on May 27, Mark Kinser on June 3, Cris Eash on July
28, Steve Kinser on July 29
1987 – Ron Shuman on May 21, Steve Kinser on May 22,
Steve Kinser on May 29, Steve Kinser on July 30,
Steve Kinser on July 31
1986 – Doug Wolfgang on May 22, Doug Wolfgang on May
23, Bobby Allen on May 30, Jac Haudenschild on July
31, Bobby Allen on Aug. 1
1985 – Keith Kauffman on May 24, Steve Kinser on May
31, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Doug Wolfgang on Aug.
2
1984 – Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on May
25, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 1, Brad Doty on Aug. 2,
Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
1983 – Bobby Davis, Jr. on May 26, Bobby Davis Jr.,
on May 27, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Sammy Swindell on
Aug. 5
1982 – Sammy Swindell on May 13, Bobby Allen on May
14, Bobby Allen on May 21
1981 – Steve Kinser on June 5, Steve Kinser on June
12
1980 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Bill Stief on July
25, Keith Kauffman on July 26
1979 – Lynn Paxton on July 27
1978 – Kramer Williamson on Sept. 24
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch
all the action live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Double Dose of Federated
Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 Ahead for World of
Outlaws
The Pevely, MO oval is set for its first of
two doubleheaders this year
PEVELY, MO (April 11, 2023) - The World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are heading to
one of the country’s best bullrings.
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 may be a
third of a mile in distance, but it races every bit
like a quarter mile with its narrow confines and
high banks. The Pevely, MO racetrack routinely
produces some of the sport’s most unforgettable
moments and is one of the fastest tracks for its
size.
After a weekend in the northwest corner of
Missouri and southeast region of Kansas, The
Greatest Show on Dirt is headed south of St. Louis
this weekend (April 14-15) to I-55 for the first of
a pair of Pevely doubleheaders. The Series will
return for the Ironman 55 (August 4-5), which puts
$20,000 on the line for whoever conquers the
demanding 55-lap finale.
As an added bonus, the best Sprint Car drivers
will be joined by the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
presented by Toyota each night and will again for
Ironman weekend in August.
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Let’s look at some of the weekend’s top
storylines:
CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT: This past weekend at U.S. 36
Raceway and 81 Speedway proved to be eventful within
the standings as the top three jockeyed for
positioning on both nights.
Carson Macedo came out looking the best with a
rise from third to the lead. A pair of podiums
elevated the Lemoore, CA native atop the points for
the first time this year.
It was a rollercoaster weekend for Brad Sweet
with a Friday ascent before Saturday’s descent. The
four-time and defending champion jumped into the top
spot thanks to a third place effort to open the
weekend. Then an incident Saturday at 81 Speedway
resulting in a 14th-place finish dropped him to
third.
David Gravel entered as the points leader, but a
Friday crash caused him to slip to third. The Big
Game Motorsports driver rebounded on Saturday with a
podium to rise to the runner-up spot.
PEVELY PROS: In recent years, it’s been nearly a
guarantee that Brad Sweet or Sheldon Haudenschild
will be in the running for the win in Pevely. The
duo has combined to win nine of the last 13 trips to
I-55.
Haudenschild’s success has been highlighted by
his famed 2019 Ironman victory when he lapped up to
sixth place and won by more than 10 seconds. The
Wooster, OH native owns three more I-55 triumphs –
one in 2020 and a weekend sweep of the Ironman in
2021. The pilot of the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing
#17 has also posted top fives in 12 of his 17 starts
at the track.
Sweet’s recent record in Pevely is wildly
consistent. In his last 14 starts at the third-mile,
the Kasey Kahne Racing driver has posted five wins,
12 podiums (including the last seven), and a 2.86
average finish.
I-55 IMPROVEMENT: Early on in his career, Carson
Macedo struggled at I-55, but he’s completed turned
that narrative around.
The driver of the Jason Johnson Racing #41 has
made 14 World of Outlaws starts in Pevely. In the
first seven starts, Macedo’s best finish was seventh
with an average finish of 14.4. The seven since
yielded a pair of victories – both last year – and a
4.6 average finish.
Macedo looks to keep the momentum rolling to pad
his points lead.
SCHUCHART SEEKING WIN: The driver highest in
points yet to visit Victory Lane this season is
Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart.
The Hanover, PA native has been close this year
with five top fives through 12 races, but the top
spot has eluded him.
I-55 has been kind to Schuchart. He triumphed in
the 2018 Ironman 55 and owns 12 top fives in his
most recent 15 starts.
J-MAC MOTORING IN MISSOURI: James McFadden has
already won twice this season, and his record at
I-55 suggests another triumph could arrive this
weekend.
The Roth Motorsports driver is yet to win in
Pevely, but he’s earned top fives in five of his
last six starts including a trio of podiums.
McFadden is coming off tallying his third top
five of 2023 at 81 Speedway.
SCELZI’S STEPPINGSTONES: After a tough start to
the year, Gio Scelzi continues to improve during his
rookie campaign.
The Fresno, CA native has only missed the top 10
once in the last seven races, and this past weekend
Scelzi posted his two best finishes of the season.
On Friday at U.S. 36 Raceway he brought the KCP
Racing #18 home seventh, then improved to sixth
Saturday at 81 Speedway.
Scelzi’s I-55 experience is limited, but in three
starts at the Missouri oval he has earned one of his
14 career Series podiums.
INVADERS: Plenty of drivers are expected to be on
hand to complete a stout field.
Among those who could best the World of Outlaws
is Rico Abreu. The St. Helena, CA native has already
won twice with The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2023
including the most recent event – the $20,000 to win
Jason Johnson Classic. Pevely is one of two tracks
where Abreu has won multiple Series events. He
topped the 2016 Ironman finale and the 2018 Ironman
opener.
Justin Peck and Buch Motorsports plan to be in
action. The 24-year-old finished eighth on both
nights of the Ironman weekend last year. The
Monrovia, IN native is also a former I-55 winner in
MOWA Sprint Car action (’18).
Buddy Kofoid is yet to miss a 2023 World of
Outlaws race, and he expects that to continue in
Pevely. Despite not being a full-time competitor,
Kofoid still sits fifth in points courtesy of he and
CMS Racing’s early season strength that’s including
a Talladega Short Track victory and four podiums.
Others expected to compete include Joe B. Miller
(Millersville, MO), Ryan Timms (Oklahoma City, OK),
Ayrton Gennetten (Versailles, MO), Jake Neuman (New
Berlin, IL), Blake Hahn (Sapulpa, OK), and more.
CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (12/84 Races)
1. 41 – Carson Macedo (1684 PTS) 2. 2 – David
Gravel (-8PTS) 3. 49 – Brad Sweet (-20PTS) 4. 1S –
Logan Schuchart (-58PTS) 5. 11 – Michael Kofoid
(-66PTS) 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-88PTS) 7. 15
– Donny Schatz (-136PTS) 8. 83 – James McFadden
(-138PTS) 9. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-140PTS) 10. 18 –
Gio Scelzi (-170PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (7 Drivers):
3 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
2 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49),
James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Rico Abreu
(Rico Abreu Racing #24)
1 win – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41),
Rico Abreu Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11), Sheldon
Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17)
FEATURE LAPS LED (9 Drivers):
64 laps – Brad Sweet
60 laps – James McFadden
54 laps – David Gravel
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
43 laps – Rico Abreu
39 laps – Carson Macedo
21 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
10 laps – Anthony Macri, Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi, Brent Marks
LOW-E INSULATION QUICKTIME AWARDS (8 Drivers):
4 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
2 QuickTimes – David Gravel
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart,
Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Rico Abreu
HEAT RACE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
6 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, David Gravel
5 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
4 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon
Haudenschild
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Gio Scelzi, Brad
Sweet, Jacob Allen
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian Brown, Donny
Schatz, Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Rico Abreu
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (23 Drivers):
9 Dashes – David Gravel
8 Dashes – Carson Macedo
7 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Brad Sweet
6 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob Allen
5 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
4 Dashes – Brent Marks, Rico Abreu, Gio Scelzi,
Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Dashes – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Brock
Zearfoss
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Robbie Price, Cory
Eliason, Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer,
Devon Borden
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (10 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller,
Sheldon Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter
Schuerenberg, James McFadden, Wayne Johnson, Ryan
Timms, Ayrton Gennetten
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (9 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden,
Tyler Courtney
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi, Robbie
Price, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck
PODIUM FINISHES (15 Drivers):
6 Podiums – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
5 Podiums – Carson Macedo
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen, James McFadden, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Rico Abreu
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Logan Schuchart, Brian
Brown, Kasey Kahne, Devon Borden, Spencer Bayston,
Brent Marks
TOP 10 FINISHES (26 Drivers):
12 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
10 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, David Gravel, Logan
Schuchart
9 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
6 Top 10s – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston, Gio
Scelzi, Rico Abreu
5 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
4 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Jacob Allen, Justin Peck
3 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Tyler Courtney
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown, Danny
Dietrich, Brock Zearfoss
1 Top 10 – Cory Eliason, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise,
Devon Borden, Blake Hahn, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE &
WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
(Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park /
Barberville, FL / David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown,
PA / Rico Abreu (1)
7. Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track /
Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid (1)
8. Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway /
Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet (1)
9. Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway /
Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet (2)
10. Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway /
Mesquite, TX / James McFadden (2)
11. Fri, April 7 / U.S. 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO /
Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
12. Sat, April 8 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS /
Rico Abreu (2)
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme Midgets Ready for
Doubleheader with World of Outlaws at I-55
First two of 11 Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series
races, Abreu makes Xtreme debut doing double duty
PEVELY, MO (April 10, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series presented by Toyota gets back into
action at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 this
Friday-Saturday night, April 14-15, for the I-55
Outlaw Showdown weekend.
Racing alongside the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series, the Xtreme Outlaws team-up
with the POWRi National Midget League for the first
of 11 races on the newly announced Xtreme
Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series, which awards a $2,500
check to the winner of the miniseries.
The Midgets will take to the track for two
consecutive nights, racing 30 laps for a $4,000
grand prize Friday night before a 35-lap,
$5,000-to-win Feature on Saturday.
Tickets will be available at the gate on race day
or can be purchased in advanced at the link below.
If you can’t be at the track in person, stream all
the action live on DIRTVision.
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Here are the drivers to watch for and the
storylines to follow this weekend:
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT – Jade Avedisian has some
work to do if she wants to keep her 30-point gap in
the Series points standings this weekend.
In the Series’ last venture out to I-55 last
August, Avedisian struggled to find a rhythm,
resulting in finishes of 15th and 14th in the
two-day event. Those were two of her final starts
for her former team at Chad Boat Industries and has
since made the transition over to her new team at
Keith Kunz Motorsports – a group which she’s already
won with once in two Series starts.
After the first victory of the year in March at
the Southern Illinois Center, she took that points
lead out of the building, and in doing so broke
another record, becoming the first female in dirt
track racing history to lead the points standings of
a national Midget tour.
A CHANCE FOR TWO – Chance Crum took home a big
trophy after the Series’ debut at I-55 last year,
winning the Friday night portion of the Ironman 55
weekend and picking up his first career Xtreme
Outlaw victory.
He makes his return to Pevely this weekend on the
heels of a fourth-place run in the Rudeen Racing #26
three weekends ago in Oklahoma with POWRi, leading
the majority of the laps before falling back before
the checkered.
The 25-year-old from Snohomish, WA, currently
sits sixth in the Series points standings after
finishes of 13th and fifth in Du Quoin last month.
SO CLOSE, NOT SO FAR – Only 0.3 seconds separated
20-year-old Karter Sarff from his first career
Series victory at I-55 last year.
Sarff, of Mason City, IL, started third on the
grid and stayed in the top-three the entire race,
taking the lead early and leading laps 5-14 before
giving it up to Crum at the halfway point. Sarff
maintained pace with Crum and made it exciting with
a last-ditch effort out of Turn 4 coming to the
stripe on the final lap but was unsuccessful,
settling for runner-up.
This weekend, he’ll get another chance at the
Xtreme Outlaw field, as he saddles up his Provisio
Partners #21K after making both Features last month
in Du Quoin.
LOOKING UP – If his past starts at I-55 are any
indication, Zach Daum has a lot to look forward to
this weekend as he climbs back behind the wheel of
his self-owned King Chassis #5d.
Daum, the defending Series champion from
Pocahontas, IL, ended up +12 in position over
Ironman 55 weekend last year with runs of
ninth-to-fifth on Friday and 11th-to-third on
Saturday. Though it wasn’t a win, Daum has been to
I-55 Victory Lane before, taking the checkers in a
POWRi event there in 2016.
I-55 comes at the right time for Daum, as he
needs a couple strong finishes to get back in the
hunt for his fifth national Midget championship. He
currently sits 11th after a top-five and a DNF in Du
Quoin.
BIG DEBUT – Fresh off his second win of the
season against the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on
Saturday night, Rico Abreu is set for his Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series debut this weekend.
Abreu, the 2014 USAC National Midget Series
champion and two-time Chili Bowl Nationals winner
from St. Helena, CA, will take the wheel of a Tanner
Thorson Racing entry for his first career Xtreme
Outlaw Series appearance, while also piloting his
own Rico Abreu Racing #24 Sprint Car with the World
of Outlaws.
He’s had success in both divisions at I-55 in the
past, sweeping both POWRi Midget events on Ironman
55 weekend in 2019 and capturing the coveted
55-pound dumbbell trophy as Ironman 55 victor with
the Sprint Car in 2016.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
• Friday-Saturday, April 14-15 at Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
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Current championship points standings (view full
standings)
1. Jade Avedisian (442pts); 2. Kyle Jones 412pts
(-30); 3. Landon Brooks 409pts (-33); 4. Shane
Cottle 402pts (-40); 5. Gavin Miller 397pts (-45);
6. Chance Crum 387pts (-55); 7. Thomas Meseraull
387pts (-55); 8. Cannon McIntosh 384pts (-58); 9.
Mitchel Moles 381pts (-61); 10. Ethan Mitchell
364pts (-78).
Toyota Feature winners (2 drivers)
1 win – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby
Motorsports); Jade Avedisian (Keith Kunz
Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (4 drivers)
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
22 laps – Shane Cottle
14 laps – Jade Avedisian
8 laps – Cannon McIntosh
Whitz RC Racing Products Fast Time Awards (2
drivers)
1 Fast Time – Cannon McIntosh, Ethan Mitchell
Heat Race winners (9 drivers)
2 wins – Jade Avedisian
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Gavin Miller,
Thomas Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg, Nick Drake,
Kyle Jones, Chance Crum
High-points honors
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum
Last Chance Showdown wins (4 drivers)
1 win – Kyle Jones, Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff,
Howard Moore
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (2 drivers)
1 Award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson
Podium finishes (6 drivers)
1 podium – Cannon McIntosh, Shane Cottle, Thomas
Meseraull, Jade Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Kyle
Jones
Top-10 finishes (16 drivers)
2 top-10s – Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Landon
Brooks, Gavin Miller
1 top-10 – Shane Cottle, Chance Crum, Thomas
Meseraull, Cannon McIntosh, Mitchel Moles, Ethan
Mitchell, Zach Daum, Taylor Reimer, Chase McDermand,
Chase Johnson, Austin Barnhill, Corbin Rueschenberg
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date /
Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du
Quoin, IL / Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du
Quoin, IL / Jade Avedisian (2)
RICO ROLLS: Rico Abreu Banks $20,000 with
Jason Johnson Classic Victory
Abreu continues hot start with second win in
seven starts
WICHITA, KS (April 8, 2023) - The 81 Speedway
fans roared as a victorious Rico Abreu climbed atop
his wing and held up four fingers on one hand and a
single finger on the other.
The St. Helena, CA native was signaling his
support to the man everyone showed up to salute
Saturday night, Jason Johnson.
Abreu led the entirety of the fifth Jason Johnson
Classic, holding off a late rally by Carson Macedo
to seal the win and $20,000 payday. The trip to
Victory Lane at the Wichita, KS track was his second
with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars in 2023 through only seven starts.
It’s the first time since 2018 that Abreu has
claimed multiple World of Outlaws Features in the
same season. The 31-year-old is now up to 11
triumphs with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
With Bobbi and Jaxx Johnson joining Abreu in his
celebration on the front stretch in front of filled
grandstands, emotion swelled for Abreu as he soaked
in one of his most meaningful career victories.
“These wins become really emotional when you get
up here on the front straightaway in front of a
packed house and in front of Jaxx,” Abreu said,
patting Jason’s son on the shoulder. “It’s a very
cherishing moment for my team and I. We’re all our
here racing for Jason Johnson’s legacy.”
Early on Abreu announced he would be tough to
beat as he snatched the lead from the outside of the
front row when the green flag flew. Behind him
Carson Macedo and David Gravel began a war for the
runner-up spot with Gravel securing it just before a
yellow flag flew.
The opening stage of the race became marred by
stoppages including one for championship point
leader, Brad Sweet, as he was involved in a
multi-car incident entering Turn 1. The four-time
and defending champion was able to make repairs and
rejoin.
Officials made the decision to utilize single
file restarts for the remainder of the main event
after the early issues, and it paid off as the
yellow flag would not fly again for the balance of
the race.
Once the race established a rhythm, Abreu pulled
ahead on a clear track, and even in early parts of
navigating traffic, Abreu kept two of the country’s
best in Macedo and Gravel safely behind. Abreu
credited his team, led by Ricky Warner, and their
growing chemistry for the speed of his #24 machine.
“It all comes down to my team. They do an amazing
job,” Abreu said. “Ricky, his critical thinking, and
the way Zack adapts to Ricky’s thinking, and how
Brady works through and processes things. It’s so
cool to see.”
Late in the going, Abreu was forced to fend off a
late challenge from the man wheeling the Jason
Johnson Racing ride, Macedo. The Lemoore, CA native
found some speed on the very top of Turns 1 and 2
and used it to close on Abreu as the laps waned.
Abreu crossed the start/finish line with two to
go and made a decision he seldom had all race –
going to the bottom of Turn 1. This allowed Macedo
to get an even bigger run on the cushion and close
quickly exiting Turn 2.
As they screamed down the back straightaway,
Macedo ducked low with hopes of throwing a slider in
turn three. But Abreu protected the spot and didn’t
allow Macedo to edge ahead. The JJR #41 slipped up
the track mid-corner, allowing Abreu to pull away
with the white flag in his sights.
When the checkered flag flew, Abreu’s advantage
had grown back to nearly a second as he became the
eighth different winner at 81 Speedway through 14
Series visits and the fifth different winner of the
Jason Johnson Classic.
“I knew the #41 was behind me because of the
scoreboard on the front stretch, and I knew he was
giving it all he had,” Abreu explained. “It’s the
style of Carson racing. So, just to be up here and
racing in front of the best Sprint Car fans in the
world is an unbelievable feeling.”
Macedo wound up second, marking his third
consecutive podium. The recent consistency paid off
in elevating him into the points lead. While Macedo
wanted more than anything to park the JJR ride in
Victory Lane for the Jason Johnson Classic, he still
walked away with his head held high with a
second-place effort and sitting atop the standings.
“It would’ve been really cool to park the Jason
Johnson Racing car in Victory Lane at Jason
Johnson’s race, but nevertheless we were on the
podium again and had a solid night,” Macedo said.
“At the end there I gave it everything I had and
then some to try and win it.”
Rounding out the top-three was Watertown, CT’s
David Gravel. The Big Game Motorsports driver was
strong during all 30 laps, even claiming the
runner-up spot on multiple occasions, before taking
home third. The effort equaled him with Brad Sweet
(6) for the most podiums this season. He also moved
into second in the standings.
“It was a good effort,” Gravel said. “I wish
Carson didn’t get by me there right after that red
flag and then I maybe could’ve had a shot at Rico
because Rico was searching quite a bit in (turns)
one and two.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars are heading to Pevely, MO for a pair of
nights (April 14-15) at Federated Auto Parts Raceway
at I-55. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all the
action live on DIRTVision.
81 Speedway KS 4/8/23
A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 2.
41-Carson Macedo[1]; 3. 2-David Gravel[3]; 4.
5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 5. 83-James McFadden[7]; 6.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 7. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[6]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 9.
1A-Jacob Allen[10]; 10. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[15]; 11.
11-Michael Kofoid[12]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[8]; 13.
15-Donny Schatz[17]; 14. 49-Brad Sweet[11]; 15.
7S-Robbie Price[16]; 16. 25-Scott Bogucki[19]; 17.
1X-Jake Bubak[18]; 18. 21-Brian Brown[13]; 19.
52-Blake Hahn[23]; 20. 20G-Noah Gass[24]; 21.
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[22]; 22. 13-Justin Peck[14];
23. 8-Aaron Reutzel[20]; 24. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[21]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1. 3-Ayrton
Gennetten[1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[2]; 3.
52-Blake Hahn[3]; 4. 20G-Noah Gass[5]; 5. 5T-Ryan
Timms[4]; 6. 24W-Garet Williamson[9]; 7. 1J-Danny
Jennings[7]; 8. 9S-Kyle Clark[8]; 9. 2B-Brett
Becker[12]; 10. 2C-Wayne Johnson[6]; 11. 6-Bill
Rose[11]; 12. 9-Kasey Kahne[10]
Toyota Dash (6 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[2]; 2.
24-Rico Abreu[1]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 5-Spencer
Bayston[6]; 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 6. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5]; 7. 83-James McFadden[7]; 8.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[8]
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[1]; 2.
83-James McFadden[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[3]; 4.
21-Brian Brown[4]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 6.
52-Blake Hahn[6]; 7. 20G-Noah Gass[8]; 8. 24W-Garet
Williamson[7]
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 3. 1A-Jacob Allen[3]; 4.
13-Justin Peck[4]; 5. 1X-Jake Bubak[7]; 6. 3-Ayrton
Gennetten[5]; 7. 2C-Wayne Johnson[8]; 8. 9-Kasey
Kahne[6]
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2];
2. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 4.
7BC-Tyler Courtney[4]; 5. 25-Scott Bogucki[6]; 6.
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[5]; 7. 1J-Danny Jennings[7]; 8.
6-Bill Rose[8]
Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[1]; 2.
5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 3. 11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 4.
7S-Robbie Price[3]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 6.
5T-Ryan Timms[6]; 7. 9S-Kyle Clark[7]; 8. 2B-Brett
Becker[8]
Qualifying: 1. 2-David Gravel, 00:13.234[25]; 2.
41-Carson Macedo, 00:13.319[20]; 3. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss, 00:13.344[15]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu,
00:13.368[19]; 5. 83-James McFadden, 00:13.382[10];
6. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:13.396[31]; 7. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild, 00:13.405[28]; 8. 11-Michael Kofoid,
00:13.407[1]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:13.455[14];
10. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:13.456[23]; 11. 49-Brad
Sweet, 00:13.464[4]; 12. 7S-Robbie Price,
00:13.490[16]; 13. 21-Brian Brown, 00:13.519[24];
14. 13-Justin Peck, 00:13.526[26]; 15. 7BC-Tyler
Courtney, 00:13.563[3]; 16. 5-Spencer Bayston,
00:13.570[9]; 17. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:13.584[30];
18. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:13.601[13]; 19. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr, 00:13.608[5]; 20. 8-Aaron Reutzel,
00:13.637[7]; 21. 52-Blake Hahn, 00:13.649[21]; 22.
9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.667[18]; 23. 25-Scott Bogucki,
00:13.728[32]; 24. 5T-Ryan Timms, 00:13.786[2]; 25.
24W-Garet Williamson, 00:13.878[6]; 26. 1X-Jake
Bubak, 00:13.895[11]; 27. 1J-Danny Jennings,
00:14.057[12]; 28. 9S-Kyle Clark, 00:14.072[17]; 29.
20G-Noah Gass, 00:14.220[22]; 30. 2C-Wayne Johnson,
00:14.222[8]; 31. 6-Bill Rose, 00:14.505[27]; 32.
2B-Brett Becker, 00:14.785[29]
MISSOURI MASTERPIECE:
Sheldon Haudenschild Tops Barn Burner at U.S. 36
Raceway
Haudenschild gives his father
a fitting birthday gift
OSBORN, MO (April 7, 2023) - On Friday night at U.S. 36
Raceway, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars delivered a gem that fans will be talking about for
years to come. A race-long war for the top spot
produced slider after slider and crossover after
crossover along with one unforgettable three wide pass
around the outside. Once the dust settled at the Osborn,
MO oval, it was Sheldon Haudenschild who arose
victorious after a 30-lap donnybrook against fellow
stars – Carson Macedo, David Gravel, and Brad Sweet.
The triumph marked his 32nd win with the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and second
consecutive at U.S. 36 after topping the 2020 race.
In fitting fashion, Haudenschild also won on his
father, Jac’s, birthday. The Stenhouse Jr./Marshall
Racing gasser made his dad proud by winning in the wild,
white-knuckle fashion “The Wild Child” became famous
for.
Haudenschild is now only the second driver to top
multiple World of Outlaws races at U.S. 36, joining Joey
Saldana. It’s the seventh different track where he’s
earned at least two Series victories.
For Haudenschild and the team, who had been combating
some early season struggles, the triumph also served as
a welcome confidence boost.
“Happy Birthday to my dad. He was probably pacing
around the kitchen there for a while,” Haudenschild said
with a laugh in Victory Lane. “Hats off to (Kyle)
Ripper, Danny, Gravy. They’ve been working hard, and
when you struggle to start the season, it’s tough.
You’ve got to keep your spirits up and keep the whole
team motivated. So, I’m just really happy with the whole
night.”
The early part of the race was controlled by Carson
Macedo as he darted to the lead from the second starting
spot and Haudenschild slotted into second.
Macedo went mostly unchallenged for the first third
of the race, but after the second of a pair of debris
cautions, the intensity of the fight for the lead
skyrocketed. David Gravel went from fourth to second on
the restart and then briefly to the lead on the next
circuit before Macedo slid back by.
Then the next lap brought a move from Haudenschild
that the entire Sprint Car community will fondly
remember for a while. As Macedo and Gravel went wheel to
wheel through Turns 3 and 4, Haudenschild ripped his NOS
Energy Drink #17 around the top, making it three wide
and squeezing by for the lead as they hit the front
straightaway.
“I actually hesitated, thought about not doing it,
and then just kind of sent it,” Haudenschild explained.
“I actually kind of shot down the front stretch there. I
was pretty much doing a wallride and just happy Carson
left us enough room to squeeze through there. I feel
like that’s kind of how you have to race these places
sometimes – just get your elbows up and let ‘er eat.”
As soon as Haudenschild took the lead, the Wooster,
OH native wasted no time pulling ahead of Macedo and the
rest of the field.
A yellow flag just before the halfway point rekindled
the battle for the top spot. On the restart,
Haudenschild and Macedo traded sliders before Macedo
secured the position.
On the next restart following a red flag,
eighth-starting Brad Sweet emerged as a contender for
the win as he moved by Haudenschild for the runner-up
spot. The Kasey Kahne Racing pilot stayed close behind
Macedo before the caution again flew with only nine laps
remaining. The yellow was for championship leader Gravel
who crashed entering Turn 1 and collected Spencer
Bayston.
The short dash to the checkered flag set the stage
for a thrilling finish. When racing resumed, Sweet threw
a slider but Macedo barely got around him on the top. On
the next lap, Sweet’s slide job was successful, but
Macedo turned his Jason Johnson Racing #41 under Sweet
and edged ahead entering Turn 3.
Behind them, Haudenschild was licking his chops as
the two ahead dueled, allowing him to close in on their
tail tanks. On Lap 24, Haudenschild dipped under Sweet
for second heading down the backstretch. Then on the
next circuit heading into Turn 1, he threw a huge slider
on Macedo, clearing him and not allowing Macedo to
crossover.
After completing the pass for the lead, Haudenschild
pulled away and went on to claim the checkered flag with
nearly a second and a half advantage, kicking off a
stretch of the calendar that they’ve had circled in the
best way possible.
“Ripper and I have been looking at the schedule and
kind of been pointing at this weekend and on,”
Haudenschild said. “I feel like we really have some
tracks that we’re good at and have some work to do in
some other places. But, overall I’m just happy to get a
win pretty early in the season and just build off this.”
Macedo held on for second in the Jason Johnson Racing
#41 after leading 18 laps. The Lemoore, CA native’s
second straight podium and the 71st of his career was
good enough to move him from third to second in points.
“Tonight was probably really exciting to be a fan but
stressful for me in the car,” Macedo said with a smile.
“Brad kind of got me talked out of the top, which was a
mistake, I think. And then when I moved down, Sheldon
ripped around me. I feel like, all in all, it’s tough to
be upset with second, but I feel like I had a car to win
there and just kind of didn’t get it done.”
Completing the podium was the red-hot Brad Sweet in
the Napa Auto Parts #49. “The Big Cat” is now at six
podiums in the last eight races. The biggest benefit to
his 263rd career podium was the fact that it elevated
him into the points lead for the first time all season
after Gravel’s issue as Sweet pursues a fifth
consecutive championship.
“I wish when I slid Carson, I would’ve been more
committed to it,” Sweet admitted. “I figured I had him
cleared, but I never want to run into anybody. So, I
left a lane open, and he came to my inside. I think if I
would’ve got to the cushion, I could’ve made more speed
down the backstretch and cleared him. And with clear
track, you never know what I could’ve done in lapped
traffic, but I left a lane open for Sheldon, and he just
picked his way through like Sheldon does sometimes.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars travel to 81 Speedway in Wichita Kansas on
Saturday, April 8 for the $20,000 to win Jason Johnson
Classic. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all the
action on DIRTVision.
US 36 Raceway MO 4/7/23
A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2.
41-Carson Macedo[2]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[8]; 4. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[6]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[3]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[7];
7. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[9]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[21]; 9.
7BC-Tyler Courtney[15]; 10. 11-Michael Kofoid[16]; 11.
15-Donny Schatz[11]; 12. 83-James McFadden[13]; 13. 1A-Jacob
Allen[5]; 14. 5T-Ryan Timms[19]; 15. 15H-Sam Hafertepe
Jr[14]; 16. 8-Aaron Reutzel[23]; 17. 7S-Robbie Price[20];
18. 21-Brian Brown[12]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass[24]; 20. 14T-Tim
Estenson[17]; 21. 2-David Gravel[4]; 22. 5-Spencer
Bayston[10]; 23. 9-Kasey Kahne[22]; 24. 24W-Garet
Williamson[18]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1. 5T-Ryan Timms[7]; 2.
7S-Robbie Price[2]; 3. 13-Justin Peck[1]; 4. 9-Kasey
Kahne[4]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel[3]; 6. 20G-Noah Gass[8]; 7.
3-Ayrton Gennetten[6]; 8. 52-Blake Hahn[10]; 9. 81-Jack
Dover[13]; 10. 2B-Brett Becker[12]; 11. 22-Riley Goodno[9];
12. 6-Bill Rose[5]; 13. 22S-Slater Helt[11]
Toyota Dash (8 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2.
41-Carson Macedo[2]; 3. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[3]; 4. 2-David
Gravel[6]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen[4]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 1A-Jacob Allen[2]; 2. 41-Carson
Macedo[4]; 3. 24-Rico Abreu[1]; 4. 5-Spencer Bayston[6]; 5.
83-James McFadden[3]; 6. 11-Michael Kofoid[7]; 7. 13-Justin
Peck[5]; 8. 6-Bill Rose[9]; 9. 20G-Noah Gass[11]; 10.
52-Blake Hahn[8]; 11. 81-Jack Dover[10]
Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[1]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[4]; 5.
15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[6]; 6. 14T-Tim Estenson[5]; 7. 8-Aaron
Reutzel[8]; 8. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[7]; 9. 22-Riley Goodno[9];
10. 22S-Slater Helt[10]
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[2]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 4. 21-Brian
Brown[4]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[7]; 6. 24W-Garet
Williamson[6]; 7. 9-Kasey Kahne[8]; 8. 5T-Ryan Timms[9]; 9.
7S-Robbie Price[5]; 10. 2B-Brett Becker[10]
Qualifying: 1. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:10.652[24]; 2. 1S-Logan
Schuchart, 00:10.704[25]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild,
00:10.716[16]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:10.731[3]; 5. 2-David
Gravel, 00:10.732[11]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:10.736[14];
7. 83-James McFadden, 00:10.780[12]; 8. 49-Brad Sweet,
00:10.807[26]; 9. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:10.810[22]; 10.
41-Carson Macedo, 00:10.811[28]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz,
00:10.821[2]; 12. 21-Brian Brown, 00:10.840[15]; 13.
13-Justin Peck, 00:10.852[23]; 14. 14T-Tim Estenson,
00:10.865[19]; 15. 7S-Robbie Price, 00:10.872[6]; 16.
5-Spencer Bayston, 00:10.875[17]; 17. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr,
00:10.878[5]; 18. 24W-Garet Williamson, 00:10.881[21]; 19.
11-Michael Kofoid, 00:10.886[30]; 20. 3-Ayrton Gennetten,
00:10.964[20]; 21. 7BC-Tyler Courtney, 00:11.000[27]; 22.
52-Blake Hahn, 00:11.053[9]; 23. 8-Aaron Reutzel,
00:11.053[29]; 24. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:11.086[10]; 25. 6-Bill
Rose, 00:11.215[4]; 26. 22-Riley Goodno, 00:11.243[18]; 27.
5T-Ryan Timms, 00:11.343[8]; 28. 81-Jack Dover,
00:11.344[7]; 29. 22S-Slater Helt, 00:11.377[13]; 30.
2B-Brett Becker, 00:11.834[31]; 31. 20G-Noah Gass,
00:12.038[1]
PUZZLE PIECES: Varying Paths Lead
to Strong Formation at Jason Johnson Racing
Macedo, Dietz, Knipp, and Repetz
helping continue Jason Johnson’s legacy
WICHITA, KS (April 6, 2023) - During his appearance on Open Red
this week, Jason Johnson Racing Tire Specialist, Nate Repetz,
compared he and his fellow team members to puzzle pieces. It’s
an appropriate metaphor for this cast. Each piece of a puzzle
has its own distinct size and shape, and when paired with the
proper counterpart, they build toward a common goal.
The group consisting of Carson Macedo, Philip Dietz, Clyde
Knipp, and Repetz all took various paths before connecting at
JJR, and they’ve proven to work well in reaching a shared goal –
continuing the legacy of Jason Johnson.
The fifth Jason Johnson Classic is set for Saturday, April 8
at 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS). In the years since Johnson’s
passing, the team he constructed has moved forward and
maintained its status as one of the top organizations on the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car tour. No driver won
more races than Macedo’s 22 victories from 2021-2022, and the
team currently sits a strong third in World of Outlaws points.
For Macedo, his path didn’t cross with Johnson’s as he
navigated the early parts of his career in California and
eventually the Midwest. Oddly enough, it wasn’t until a trip
overseas when Macedo began to get acquainted with “The Ragin’
Cajun.”
“I actually got to spend a little bit of time getting to know
him (Johnson) over in Australia because we were the only two
Americans that were racing over in Australia the year that I
kind of got closer to him,” Macedo reflected. “I think that was
the year prior to 2018, so kind of 2017-2018 off-season. He was
just a really good dude.”
After Johnson’s accident in 2018, Macedo received the
opportunity to drive for the team and picked up an emotional
triumph during his prelim at the Knoxville 360 Nationals – also
his debut in the #41. Then, ahead of 2021, the Lemoore, CA
native was tabbed as the team’s full-time driver for the World
of Outlaws tour.
“Now, getting to drive for Jason Johnson Racing I’ve seen all
of the pieces of the puzzle that he had in place to build such a
superpower team, in my opinion, with such great partners,”
Macedo said. “I’ve said this to so many people. You don’t get
that many good people involved in a team without being a really
good person. The sponsors and the partners that he had in place
and the people I’ve met through this team have been nothing
short of amazing. I think that speaks for everything as far as
his story and what he stood for.”
Johnson was the cousin of team crew chief/co-owner, Philip
Dietz. Much of their time progressing in the motorsports world
was spent together including many victories and a couple
championships.
“Obviously, it’s very tough to show up and not have him here
(at the racetrack),” Dietz said. “We miss him every day, and
it’s hard to believe we’re coming up on five years.”
Dietz’ status as one of the most respected crew chiefs in the
sport developed in large part due to his success alongside his
family member. Now, Dietz oversees the operation how he knows
Johnson would want.
“I think, for me, I still treat it like its Jason’s team. To
me, it doesn’t really feel much different,” Dietz said of his
ownership role. “He kind of set the standard years ago for how
he wanted our team to represent between preparation,
sponsorship, and professionalism.”
Serving as team car chief is former driver on the World of
Outlaws tour, Clyde Knipp. Growing up in Missouri, home of Jason
Johnson Racing, Knipp spent his early teenage years sweeping
floors at the JJR shop – an opportunity to be around the sport
he loved and a figure within it that he admired. Just a few
years later, the then 17-year-old Knipp joined the Series with
Johnson mentoring him at times. After departing from the
driver’s seat, Knipp worked briefly on the Buch Motorsports crew
before moving to his current role.
“Going back to Jason and I’s relationship, he taught me a lot
about life and getting involved in the high level of Sprint Car
racing with the World of Outlaws,” Knipp said. “Jason was always
super hard on me but in a good way.
“To honor him at this race is very, very special. To be a
part of the 41 crew with Philip Dietz as crew chief and
alongside Carson Macedo and Nate Repetz, I feel like we have a
really good shot at winning Jason’s race at 81 Speedway.”
The final piece to this puzzle is the aforementioned Nate
Repetz. The Ag teacher turned tire specialist grew up in
Pennsylvania as a fan of Jason Johnson. Like many, Repetz
experienced a high level of emotion when Johnson won the iconic
2016 Knoxville Nationals.
“I still remember when he won the Nationals,” Repetz
recalled. “I, obviously, had never been to Knoxville at that
point, but I had the streaming up on the gate of my pickup truck
while I was helping a friend work on some stuff. I remember
hollering and screaming when that happened. It was really cool.”
At the time, Repetz could hardly imagine that just a few
years later, he would be traveling on the World of Outlaws tour
with JJR helping perpetuate Johnson’s race team and legacy.
“When this opportunity came up, I pretty much knew that if
there was one Outlaw team I wanted to work for or that would be
great to get my chance, it would be this #41 team,” Repetz said.
“It really does mean a lot to be able to carry on this JJR
legacy and keep things looking top notch through the fan
perspective just like I used to have.”
This completed puzzle continues to honor Johnson’s legacy by
fielding one of the strongest cars at the track every single
night. The team has already picked up a win at Volusia Speedway
Park, won the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown mini-points
series, claimed four Simpson Performance Products Quick Time
Awards – currently leading the Series, three ahead of the second
most – and Macedo is the only driver yet to miss the top 10 this
season.
This group has ensured that they not only have a great chance
to win the Jason Johnson Classic in Johnson’s honor this
weekend, but they have an opportunity to win at any night. But a
win on Saturday in Kansas would mean a little more than the many
checkered flags they’ve collected over these past couple years.
“It’s pretty cool to be going to 81 Speedway and racing the
Jason Johnson Classic,” Macedo said. “I’ve raced it a few times
but never been lucky enough to win it, but it sure would mean a
hell of a lot to this team. I know they’ve won it before with
David Gravel, but to me as a driver, I would love to win it with
them. I know a lot of family and friends are going to be around
for that race. I know my team – Philip, Clyde, Nate and Brooke
(Dietz) as an owner, too, would be pretty ecstatic to be able to
win that race.”
The World of Outlaws will first visit US 36 Raceway on
Friday, April 7, before traveling to Kansas for the
$20,000-to-win Jason Johnson Classic at 81 Speedway, Saturday,
April 8. For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch both nights
of racing live on DIRTVision
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return For #LetsRaceTwo at
Eldora, May 5-6
ROSSBURG, OH (April 5, 2023) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are set for a May visit at
Eldora Speedway, May 5-6.
The two-day #LetsRaceTwo event brings The Greatest Show on
Dirt to Ohio for the first time this season with a plethora of
talent.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz, four-time and reigning
Series champion Brad Sweet, current points leader David Gravel,
Carson Macedo, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Ohio's Sheldon
Haudenschild and more will duel for $10,000 paydays each night at
the Tony Stewart owned track.
TICKETS:
CLICK HERE
Early Storylines:
GRAVEL EYES MORE: While he missed out on the
bigger paydays, David Gravel still claimed two victories at Eldora
Speedway during the famed Kings Royal week – bringing him to five
wins overall at the “Big E” and three with the World of Outlaws.
He and his Big Game Motorsports team will be poised to add couple
more trophies from the historic track to their collection this May
and continued to extend their points lead as they’re both chasing
their first World of Outlaws title.
SCHATZ’S ELDORA: Ten-time Series champion Donny
Schatz, driver of the CARQUEST/Advance Auto Parts #15 for Tony
Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, has one of the best careers at
Eldora, scoring 18 World of Outlaws victories there – including five
Kings Royal triumphs.
He and his team will be looking for their first win at the track
since 2019, when he won three of the six races there that year.
REIGNING STARS: Rico Abreu, who won with the
World of Outlaws at Lincoln Speedway this year, scored the latest
Series victory at Eldora in September. Before him, Brent Marks won
the Historical Big 1 and was crowned King Brett the 39th at last
year's Kings Royal.
Abreu’s victory was his first Eldora win with the World of
Outlaws, but seventh overall at the track, having won there with the
All Star Circuit of Champions and USAC Midgets before. Marks’ two
victories brought him to five victories at the track and four with
the World of Outlaws.
PREVIOUS ELDORA WINNERS:
2022 –David Gravel on July 13, Brent Marks on July 14, David Gravel
on July 15 (Day), Brent Marks on July 15 (Night), Rico Abreu on
Sept. 23
2021 – Brent Marks on May 8 (Day), Sheldon Haudenschild on May 8,
Carson Macedo on July 14, Tyler Courtney on July 17 (Day), Kyle
Larson on July 17, Carson Macedo on July 18, Logan Schuchart on
Sept. 24
2019 – Donny Schatz on May 10, Donny Schatz on July 17, Brad Sweet
on July 18, Donny Schatz on July 19, Brad Sweet on July 20, Logan
Schuchart on Sept. 27
2018 – Donny Schatz on May 11, Donny Schatz on May 12, Shane Stewart
on July 12, Donny Schatz on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Brent
Marks on Sept. 21, Christopher Bell on October 14
2017 – Logan Schuchart on May 12, Donny Schatz on May 13, Kerry
Madsen on July 13, Christopher Bell on July 14, Donny Schatz on May
15, Tim Shaffer on Sept. 22
2016 – Kerry Madsen on May 6, Kerry Madsen on May 7, David Gravel on
July 14, Daryn Pittman on July 15, Donny Schatz on July 16, Shane
Stewart on Sept. 23
2015 – Donny Schatz on May 8, Donny Schatz on May 9, Shane Stewart
on July 17, Shane Stewart on July 18, Greg Wilson on Sept. 25
2014 – Shane Stewart on May 2, David Gravel on May 3, Sammy Swindell
on July 11, Kerry Madsen on July 12, Joey Saldana on Sept. 19
2013 – Kerry Madsen on May 3, Daryn Pittman on May 4, Kerry Madsen
on July 12, Brad Sweet on July 13
2012 – Chad Kemenah on May 4, Sammy Swindell on May 5, Joey Saldana
on July 13, Sammy Swindell on July 14
2011 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Tim Shaffer on July 15, Tyler Walker
on July 16, Joey Saldana on Sept. 23
2010 – Joey Saldana on May 8, Paul McMahan on May 9, Joey Saldana on
July 16, Steve Kinser on July 17, Jac Haudenschild on Sept. 24
2009 – Donny Schatz on May 9, Terry McCarl on July 17, Donny Schatz
on July 18, Jason Sides on Sept. 25
2008 – Craig Dollansky on April 11, Donny Schatz on May 31, Joey
Saldana on July 11, Daryn Pittman on July 13, Joey Saldana on Sept.
19
2007 – Jason Meyers on April 13, Paul McMahan on June 2, Steve
Kinser on July 13, Donny Schatz on July 14, Joey Saldana on Sept. 21
2006 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Sammy Swindell on April 8, Craig
Dollansky on June 3, Craig Dollansky on July 14, Joey Saldana on
July 15, Joey Saldana on Aug. 4
2005 – Sammy Swindell on April 8, Steve Kinser on April 9, Sammy
Swindell on June 4, Steve Kinser on July 15, Steve Kinser on July
16, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 5
2004 – Steve Kinser on April 9, Steve Kinser on April 10, Danny
Lasoski on June 5, Dale Blaney on July 16, Jason Sides on July 17,
Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6
2003 – Donny Schatz on April 18, Sammy Swindell on April 19, Steve
Kinser on May 31, Steve Kinser on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19,
Jason Meyers on Aug. 8
2002 – Craig Dollansky on April 13, Steve Kinser on June 1, Daryn
Pittman on July 19, Joey Saldana on July 20, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2
2001 – Stevie Smith on April 13, Mark Kinser on April 14, Andy
Hillenburg on June 2, Andy Hillenburg on July 20, Mark Kinser on
July 21, Steve Kinser on Aug. 3
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 22, Mark Kinser on June 3, Johnny
Herrera on July 13, Sammy Swindell in July 14, Dale Blaney on July
15, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 4
1999 – Steve Kinser on April 2, Tim Shaffer on June 5, Mark Kinser
on July 15, Greg Hodnett on July 16, Sammy Swindell on July 17,
Stevie Smith on Aug. 6
1998 – Joey Saldana on April 10, Sammy Swindell on April 11, Sammy
Swindell on June 13, Jac Haudenschild on July 17, Jac Haudenschild
on July 18, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 7
1997 – Sammy Swindell on April 4, Dave Blaney on June 14, Dave
Blaney on July 18, Steve Kinser on July 19, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 8
1996 – Sammy Swindell on April 5, Steve Kinser on June 15, Mark
Kinser on July 19, Johnny Herrera on July 20, Mark Kinser on Aug. 9
1995 – Dave Blaney on April 14, Jac Haudenschild on April 15, Steve
Kinser on June 10, Dave Blaney on Aug. 11
1994 – Jeff Swindell on April 16, Kenny Jacobs on April 17, Kenny
Jacobs on June 11, Dave Blaney on Aug. 12
1993 – Dave Blaney on Dave Blaney on April 17, April 18, Dave Blaney
on June 11, Steve Kinser on June 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 13
1992 – Sammy Swindell on April 12
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on April 20, Steve Kinser on June 7, Sammy
Swindell on June 8
1990 – Steve Kinser on April 21, Steve Kinser on April 22, Rickey
Hood on June 8, Steve Kinser on June 9
1989 – Lee Brewer on April 22, Jeff Swindell on April 23, Bobby
Davis, Jr. on June 9, Doug Wolfgang on June 10, Doug Wolfgang on
Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 5
1988 – Sammy Swindell on April 9, Doug Wolfgang on April 10, Jac
Haudenschild on Aug. 26, Steve Kinser on Aug. 27
1987 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Dave Blaney on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser
on Aug. 8
1986 – Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Kenny Jacobs on Aug. 8, Bobby Allen
on Aug. 9
1985 – Doug Wolfgang on April 13, Doug Wolfgang on April 14, Sammy
Swindell on Aug. 8, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on
Aug. 10
1984 – Sammy Swindell on April 7, Ron Shuman on April 8
1983 – Steve Kinser on May 21, Brad Doty on May 22
1982 – Danny Smith on May 8, Sammy Swindell on May 9, Doug Wolfgang
on June 12, Jac Haudenschild on Aug. 4, Ronnie Daniels on Aug. 5,
Rick Ferkel on Aug. 6, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 7, Steve Kinser on
Oct. 17
1981 – Sammy Swindell on May 16, Sammy Swindell on Aug. 6, Doug
Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 8, Sammy Swindell on Oct.
17, Steve Kinser on Oct. 18
1980 – Sammy Swindell on April 13, Steve Kinser on May 3, Steve
Kinser on May 4, Steve Kinser on May 24, Steve Kinser on July 5,
Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 7, Sammy Swindell on Aug.8, Steve Kinser on
Aug. 9, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 30, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 31, Steve
Kinser on Oct. 19
1979 – Ron Shuman on April 15, Dub May on May 27, Steve Kinser on
July 3, Sammy Swindell on July 14, Steve Kinser on Aug. 2, Steve
Kinser on Aug. 3, Steve Kinser on Aug. 4, Doug Wolfgang on Sept. 1,
Shane Carson on Oct. 21
1978 – Bobby Allen on April 16, Rick Ferkel on April 30, Steve
Kinser on May 21, Rick Ferkel on July 3, Randy Ford on Aug. 3, Rick
Ferkel on Aug. 4, Rick Ferkel on Aug. 5, Steve Kinser on Sept. 3,
Shane Carson on Oct. 29
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action
live on
DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: US 36 Visit, $20,000 to win Jason Johnson
Classic at 81 Kickoff Massive Midwest Swing for World of Outlaws
Gravel, Sweet, and Macedo attempting to separate themselves as
tour hits the Heartland
OSBORN, MO (April 4, 2023) - After Texas two-steppin’ at Devil’s
Bowl Speedway, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are
set to begin an extended stay in America’s Heartland.
This Friday, April 7 The Greatest Show on Dirt heads to US 36
Raceway (Osborn, MO). It’ll be the sixth visit to the 3/8thmile and
first since August of 2020. Then a four-hour drive southwest takes
the tour to Wichita, KS where 81 Speedway hosts the fifth Jason
Johnson Classic, awarding $20,000 to the winner. The World of
Outlaws have visited the Kansas oval 13 times, but Saturday’s trip
will be the first in six years and the first time its hosted the
Jason Johnson Classic.
The double header will be the first of five consecutive weekends
in the Midwest with a return to Missouri along with races in Iowa,
Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio all awaiting the country’s best drivers.
Let’s look at some of this weekend’s top storylines:
TITLE TRIO: It’s still very early in the 2023 World of Outlaws
season, but three drivers have established themselves as early
championship favorites with roughly an eighth of the campaign in the
books.
Ever since winning the season opener, David Gravel has refused to
relinquish his spot atop the standings. The pilot of the Big Game
Motorsports #2 hasn’t won since topping three of the five Volusia
Speedway Park races to begin the year, but he’s maintained
consistency with a streak of four straight top fives entering this
weekend.
The Watertown, CT native has been strong at both tracks awaiting
the tour this weekend. At 36, Gravel owns top fives in both of his
Series starts. His one appearance at 81 (’17) yielded a podium.
Brad Sweet has been chipping away at Gravel’s lead and has it
down to 26 markers courtesy of five top-two finishes in the last
seven races. Like Gravel, Sweet owns a pair of World of Outlaws
appearances in Osborn that resulted in top fives. The four-time
champion finished fifth in Wichita in 2017.
Only six points behind Sweet in the standings is where Carson
Macedo can be found. He’s fresh off posting his first podium since
Volusia aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41. Saturday’s race is
circled for the Lemoore, CA native as he’d love nothing more than
parking the JJR machine in Victory Lane on the night honoring the
late legend. It’ll be Macedo’s debut at 81 Speedway.
BAYSTON BUILDING MOMENTUM: After some early struggles in Florida,
Spencer Bayston continues to head in the right direction with CJB
Motorsports.
The Lebanon, IN native earned a pair of top 10s at Devil’s Bowl.
After posting an 11.6 average finish in the first five races of the
season, he’s improved to an 8.8 in the most recent five. The
24-year-old is now tied with Donny Schatz for seventh in points.
Bayston looks to keep rolling at a pair of tracks he’s yet to
visit with the World of Outlaws.
OSBORN ENCORE?: Sheldon Haudenschild is known as one of the most
exciting drivers on the World of Outlaws tour, and during the
Series’ most recent visit to US 36, he gave a strong piece of
evidence.
The Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing gasser came out of nowhere on
the last lap and ripped around the outside of Brad Sweet to steal
the win in the final corner with the checkered flag in sight.
After a tough weekend in Texas with finishes of 16th and 13th,
the Wooster, OH native hopes for a similar outcome at this year’s
Osborn invasion to kickstart his campaign with his first win of the
year.
ONE WICHITA WINNER: Only a single driver who will be in
attendance this weekend has visited Victory Lane at 81 Speedway in
World of Outlaws competition – Donny Schatz.
The 10-time Series champion has topped the two most recent visits
(’06 & ’17) to the Kansas oval. In four total starts there, his
average finish is 3.75 with podiums in three of the four.
It’s been an up and down season so far for Schatz aboard the Tony
Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15. He owns five finishes of seventh
or better, but the other half of the schedule has seen him land
outside the top 10.
HONORING THE RAGIN’ CAJUN: Saturday in Kansas is much more than a
race. It’s a chance to remember and honor a man who was unanimously
revered in the pit area, Jason Johnson. For fellow drivers, the best
way to do so is cementing their name as a Jason Johnson Classic
winner.
The first edition in 2019 provided a moment that couldn’t have
been scripted better when David Gravel wheeled the JJR #41 to
victory.
Next up, it was the Series’ most recent winner and current Roth
Motorsports driver, James McFadden, coming out on top by leading all
41 circuits.
Two years ago, Brad Sweet wheeled the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 to
glory in the third edition.
Last season Jacob Allen outdueled Brady Bacon to jumpstart his
breakout 2022 campaign that saw him go on to win four races.
All four of these full-time World of Outlaws will be looking to
become the first multi-time winner of the event while a bevy of
others aim to add their name to the list.
LOCAL FLAVOR: A variety of drivers local to the region are
expected to join The Greatest Show on Dirt this weekend.
Grain Valley, MO’s Brian Brown aims to follow the tour for a
second consecutive weekend. Brown owns a few ASCS Regional top fives
at US 36 and topped an NCRA show at 81 Speedway back in ’08.
After making his season debut at Devil’s Bowl, Ayrton Gennetten
plans to compete with the World of Outlaws again. The Versailles, MO
native finished third in a 2020 ASCS race in Osborn and claimed the
runner-up spot in a 2019 NCRA event in Wichita.
Blake Hahn is fresh off earning a top-10 finish in his World of
Outlaws Feature debut. The wheelman from the nearby Sooner State has
been close to victory at US 36 and has won with both NCRA (’18) and
the ASCS Sooner Region (’22) at 81.
For tickets to US 36 Raceway and 81 Speedway, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action
live on DIRTVision.
CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (10/84 Races)
2 – David Gravel (1424 PTS); 2. 49 – Brad Sweet (-26PTS); 3. 41 –
Carson Macedo (-32PTS); 4. 11 – Michael Kofoid (-64PTS); 5. 1S –
Logan Schuchart (-74PTS); 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-114PTS); 7.
15 – Donny Schatz (-128PTS); 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-128PTS); 9. –
83 James McFadden (-144PTS); 10. 9 – Kasey Kahne (-176PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (6 Drivers):
3 wins – David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2)
2 wins – Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49), James McFadden (Roth
Motorsports #83)
1 win – Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41), Rico Abreu (Rico
Abreu Racing #24), Buddy Kofoid (CMS Racing #11)
FEATURE LAPS LED (11 Drivers):
64 laps – Brad Sweet
60 laps – James McFadden
54 laps – David Gravel
46 laps – Buddy Kofoid
21 laps – Carson Macedo
13 laps – Rico Abreu
10 laps – Anthony Macri, Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brent Marks
LOW-E INSULATION QUICKTIME AWARDS (7 Drivers):
4 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart, Brian Brown, Donny
Schatz, David Gravel, Buddy Kofoid
HEAT RACE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
6 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid
4 Heat Wins – David Gravel, Carson Macedo, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
2 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Gio Scelzi, Brad Sweet
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Danny
Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Sheldon Haudenschild, Jacob Allen
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (22 Drivers):
7 Dashes – David Gravel, Brad Sweet
6 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo
4 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks
3 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu,
2 Dashes – Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Sheldon Haudenschild, James
McFadden
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Robbie Price, Cory Eliason, Justin Peck,
Kasey Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Devon Borden
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (8 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi, Noah Gass, Hunter Schuerenberg, James
McFadden, Wayne Johnson
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (8 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden
1 Hard Charger – Tyler Courtney, Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi, Robbie
Price, David Gravel, Logan Schuchart
PODIUM FINISHES (15 Drivers):
5 Podiums – David Gravel, Brad Sweet
4 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid
3 Podiums – Carson Macedo
2 Podiums – Jacob Allen, James McFadden
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Logan Schuchart, Brian Brown, Kasey
Kahne, Rico Abreu, Devon Borden, Spencer Bayston, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Brent Marks
TOP 10 FINISHES (26 Drivers):
10 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
9 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
8 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
7 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild, Buddy Kofoid
5 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
4 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Gio Scelzi, Rico Abreu
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Jacob Allen, Kasey Kahne
2 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich
1 Top 10 – Brock Zearfoss, Cory Eliason, Robbie Price, Tyler
Courtney, Zeb Wise, Devon Borden, Blake Hahn, Sam Hafertepe Jr
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David
Gravel (1)
Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel
(2)
Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James
McFadden (1)
Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson
Macedo (1)
Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David
Gravel (3)
Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico Abreu (1)
Fri, March 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Buddy Kofoid
(1)
Sat, March 25 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Brad Sweet
(1)
Fri, March 31 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brad Sweet
(2)
Sat, April 1 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / James McFadden
(2)
POINTS UPDATE: Gravel Stays
Strong; Sweet and Macedo Swap Spots
Latest points
update after Federated Auto Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals (March
31-April1)
OSBORN, MO (April 3, 2023) - Keep up with the latest movers in the chase
for the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
championship.
LATEST RACE(S): Devil’s Bowl Speedway (March 31-April
1) CURRENT POINTS LEADER: With a pair of fourth-place
efforts in Texas, David Gravel continued to hold his point lead. The
Watertown, CT native hasn’t finished worse than fourth in the last four
races and owns a 4.1 average finish for the season.
MOVERS:
Brad Sweet (+1): The four-time and reigning champion put together
another productive weekend, topping Friday’s Feature and following it
with a fifth on Saturday. After entering the weekend third in points and
32 markers out of the top spot, Sweet climbed into second – just 26
points behind Gravel.
“The Big Cat” has only missed the top five once in the last seven
races and owns a 2.7 average finish over that span.
Carson Macedo (-1): The Jason Johnson Racing driver lost a spot but
didn’t lose a ton of ground in the grand scheme of things. On night one,
Macedo finished seventh then followed it with a third on Saturday – his
first podium since Volusia.
Macedo slipped into third but is still only 32 points behind Gravel
after trailing him by 28 points at the start of the weekend. He remains
the only driver yet to miss the top 10 this season.
Michael Kofoid (+1): Finishes of fifth and second at Devil’s Bowl
elevated Kofoid into fourth in the standings. However, his time there
won’t be long as he and CMS Racing are running a part-time World of
Outlaws schedule.
Logan Schuchart (-1): Shark Racing’s Logan Schuchart posted results
of sixth and 14th this past weekend, dropping him down to fifth in the
standings.
While he would’ve preferred better finishes, the Hanover, PA native
salvaged the second night by driving from 24th up to 14th, softening the
blow in points and keeping the leaders not too far ahead.
TOP-10 IN POINTS:
1. David Gravel: 1424 Points (Big Game Motorsports #2)
2. Brad Sweet: -26 Points (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
3. Carson Macedo: -32 Points (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
4. Buddy Kofoid: -64 Points (CMS Racing #11)
5. Logan Schuchart: -74 Points (Shark Racing #1S)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild: -114 Points (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing
#17)
7. Donny Schatz: -128 Points (Tony Stewart Racing/Curb Agajanian #15)
8. Spencer Bayston: -128 Points (CJB Motorsports #5)
9. James McFadden: -144 Points (Roth Motorsports #83)
10. Kasey Kahne: -176 Points (Kasey Kahne Racing #9)
For full Series Points, CLICK
HERE.
NEXT RACE(S): US 36 Raceway (Osborn, MO) on April 7
& 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS) on April 8 ($20,000 to win Jason Johnson
Classic). For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
J-MAC’S BACK: James McFadden Dominates Federated Auto Parts Texas
Outlaw Nationals Finale for $20,000
McFadden tempers self-doubt with Devil’s Bowl victory
MESQUITE, TX (April 1, 2023) - Even after an early season World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car win at Volusia Speedway Park, some doubt
had begun to creep into James McFadden’s mind after a tough recent stretch.
Ever since starting the season strong in Florida with four top-10s in
five races, the Roth Motorsports pilot endured some struggles that saw him
post four straight results of 13th or worse heading into the Federated Auto
Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals finale at Devil’s Bowl Speedway.
The doubt faded and confidence was restored Saturday night at the
Mesquite, TX oval as McFadden engineered a dominating performance, leading
all 30 laps on his way to a $20,000 payday. After managing only one World of
Outlaws win in 2022, the 33-year-old now already owns two triumphs in 10
starts this year.
The victory marked the seventh of his career at the seventh different
racetrack in the seventh different state and his second with the Toyota
Racing Development 410 Engine under the hood.
And of course, the Alice Springs, NT native honored tradition by
celebrating the win with a shoey atop the wing.
“I’m just pumped,” said an emotional McFadden in Victory Lane. “The last
few races have been tough for us as a team. You start to doubt your
abilities and what we’re doing with the car. We’ve just been working really
hard… I give credit to my guys. They’ve been working pretty hard. We’ve
been, like I said, pretty terrible, tearing up racecars and doing silly
things, so to reward them with a win tonight is great.”
The race began with what proved to be a pivotal start. On what was a
blazingly fast racing surface, getting ahead early was key. McFadden started
second alongside Toyota Dash winner, Buddy Kofoid. As the green flag flew,
McFadden ripped around Kofoid to take the early lead.
“It was really important to get that start. I feel like if I would’ve let
Buddy go on the start, he would’ve checked out,” McFadden explained. “I
thought he (Kofoid) would’ve gone a little earlier. We were a little bit
further around the corner, so I could get a run down the straightaway down
the hill, so I got lucky there. We just put ourselves in the right position,
and you have to with these guys from the moment you unload.”
For Kofoid, he initially thought his start was strong, but thought he
potentially should’ve attempted something else after McFadden got around
him.
“I felt like I restarted really good all weekend here,” Kofoid said. “I
thought I had a good start, and James was just able to get around me, and
that was probably what needed to happen differently for me.”
After grabbing the lead, McFadden wasted no time in building an early
lead in the Roth #83. After just two circuits, the gap had grown to nearly a
second and a half. An early caution as McFadden was beginning to negotiate
traffic cleared the track for him, but it would be the final time the yellow
flag would fly.
On the restart, McFadden darted ahead and built up the advantage again,
but lapped traffic quickly proved to be an issue. As he navigated the slower
cars, Kofoid quickly closed in. Unfortunately for the driver of the CMS
Racing #11, a lane didn’t open before McFadden again pulled ahead by putting
a lapped car between himself and Kofoid.
Eventually, McFadden got to a point in the pack when he was confident
that he could simply ride behind them without fear of losing the lead as the
laps dwindled.
“We were able to maneuver through some of those lapped cars,” McFadden
recalled. “Then we got to (Brian) Brown and just sort of thought he was fast
enough, so I don’t need to go do anything silly.”
McFadden proved himself right by patiently driving in Brown’s tire tracks
while Kofoid struggled to clear a slower car between himself and McFadden.
It appeared that a battle for the lead may shape up when the car between
them pulled off with an issue, but ultimately McFadden proved to be too
strong. He took the checkered flag with a 1.542 second advantage, helping to
rekindle his early season confidence.
“Big thanks to Dennis and Teresa Roth for giving me this opportunity,”
said a grateful McFadden. “The last couple of weeks have been pretty bad to
watch, but to stand on the front straight here at Devil’s Bowl is pretty
special.”
Kofoid held on to second to continue his impressive early season stretch.
Entering this year, the Penngrove, CA native owned a pair of podiums in 24
World of Outlaws Feature starts, and he’s already up to four top-threes
through 10 starts this year. With the pace of the field, Kofoid knew he
needed to rely on McFadden to make a mistake that never happened.
“The track was just super heavy where it kind of made it hard to be a
whole lot better than someone,” Kofoid commented. “Everyone was pretty much
going the same speed, and you kind of saw that with lapped traffic. Everyone
was just so fast. Once I got clear of the one lapper, I got back to James,
but it was going to take a mistake from him for me to get by him.”
Completing the top-three was Carson Macedo. Like Kofoid, Macedo found it
difficult to make up much ground on the car ahead with the amount of speed
everyone was carrying. So, the Jason Johnson Racing driver settled for
third, his 70th career podium and first since Volusia.
“The track was just really fast,” Macedo noted. “It made it tough to pass
there in the Feature. I felt like we got to traffic, and I thought that
would maybe mix it up, but it seemed like the lapped cars, once we got to
them, we would kind of stall out behind their wings and go just as fast as
them.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars begin a major
Midwest swing next weekend with trips to US 36 Raceway in Osborn, MO and 81
Speedway in Wichita, KS. The latter is the fifth Jason Johnson Classic,
awarding $20,000 to the winner. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on DIRTVision.
RESULTS:
A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83-James McFadden[2]; 2. 11-Michael Kofoid[1]; 3.
41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 2-David Gravel[6]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 6. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[7]; 7. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[11]; 9.
5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 10. 9-Kasey Kahne[10]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz[12]; 12.
20G-Noah Gass[14]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[16]; 14. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[24]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[13]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 17.
24-Rico Abreu[18]; 18. 88-Austin McCarl[15]; 19. 21-Brian Brown[22]; 20.
55-Hunter Schuerenberg[17]; 21. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[23]; 22. 1A-Jacob
Allen[25]; 23. 6-Bill Rose[21]; 24. 2C-Wayne Johnson[19]; 25. 7S-Robbie
Price[9]
KSE Hard Charger: Logan Schuchart (24th to 14th)
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1. 2C-Wayne Johnson[1]; 2. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[3]; 3. 6-Bill Rose[2]; 4. 21-Brian Brown[4]; 5. 3-Ayrton
Gennetten[5]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 7. 1J-Danny Jennings[6]; 8. 1A-Jacob
Allen[8]; 9. 52-Blake Hahn[11]; 10. 4-Austin Mundie[9]; 11. 2B-Brett
Becker[13]; 12. 1-Brenham Crouch[10]; 13. 6M-Blake Mallory[12]
Toyota Dash (6 Laps): 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 83-James McFadden[4];
3. 19-Brent Marks[3]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 6.
2-David Gravel[6]
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 3. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[4]; 4. 9-Kasey Kahne[3]; 5. 17B-Bill Balog[6]; 6. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[5]; 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[9]; 8. 6-Bill Rose[7]; 9. 1A-Jacob
Allen[10]; 10. 52-Blake Hahn[8]; 11. 2B-Brett Becker[11]
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[2]; 3.
5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[3]; 5. 20G-Noah Gass[6]; 6.
55-Hunter Schuerenberg[7]; 7. 21-Brian Brown[9]; 8. 1J-Danny Jennings[10];
9. 4-Austin Mundie[8]; 10. 2C-Wayne Johnson[5]
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 83-James McFadden[2]; 3.
7S-Robbie Price[4]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 5. 88-Austin McCarl[6]; 6.
24-Rico Abreu[5]; 7. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[7]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 9.
1-Brenham Crouch[8]; 10. 6M-Blake Mallory[10]
Qualifying: 1. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:13.617[25]; 2. 11-Michael Kofoid,
00:13.689[20]; 3. 19-Brent Marks, 00:13.695[9]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet,
00:13.701[31]; 5. 2-David Gravel, 00:13.780[11]; 6. 83-James McFadden,
00:13.784[10]; 7. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:13.784[26]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi,
00:13.878[18]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:13.898[24]; 10. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr,
00:13.901[5]; 11. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:13.916[27]; 12. 7S-Robbie Price,
00:13.920[30]; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:13.938[29]; 14. 2C-Wayne
Johnson, 00:13.965[22]; 15. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:14.002[15]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog,
00:14.007[12]; 17. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:14.091[14]; 18. 88-Austin McCarl,
00:14.092[13]; 19. 6-Bill Rose, 00:14.103[16]; 20. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg,
00:14.177[2]; 21. 3-Ayrton Gennetten, 00:14.211[3]; 22. 52-Blake Hahn,
00:14.272[7]; 23. 4-Austin Mundie, 00:14.302[28]; 24. 1-Brenham Crouch,
00:14.325[8]; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:14.339[17]; 26. 21-Brian Brown,
00:14.376[4]; 27. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:14.425[21]; 28. 1A-Jacob Allen,
00:14.492[6]; 29. 1J-Danny Jennings, 00:14.495[19]; 30. 6M-Blake Mallory,
00:14.635[23]; 31. 2B-Brett Becker, 00:14.934[1]
Simpson Quick Time Award: Carson Macedo
MASTERING MESQUITE: Brad Sweet Rolls to Victory on Night One of
Federated Auto Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals
The four-time champion earns back-to-back wins for the first
time since mid-2021
After knocking down the door to his first World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car win of the season last week, Brad Sweet made
sure it stayed down in Texas.
On Friday night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, the “Big Cat” patiently
waited for the right moment to pounce, and after taking the lead on
Lap 10, Sweet never looked back on his way to victory on night one
of the Federated Auto Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals.
The four-time and reigning Series champion now owns two straight
wins after topping last Saturday’s event at Magnolia Motor Speedway,
marking his first back-to-back triumphs since July of 2021. He’s now
only three victories shy of equaling Stevie Smith (84 wins) for 10th
on the all-time World of Outlaws win list. The Kasey Kahne Racing
driver has also only missed the top two once in the last six races,
giving him a 2.33 average finish over that span.
It’s clear that the dynamic between he and the KKR crew
consisting of Eric Prutzman, Tye Wolfgang, and Andrew Bowman is as
strong as ever as Sweet chases his fifth straight title.
“It’s an unbelievable team right now,” a grateful Sweet said in
Victory Lane. “We’re just making such great decisions all night
long. We didn’t unload that great. I think we threw four bars at it,
changed everything under the sun. We went sixth to third in the
Dash, but I still wasn’t that good, so we still even made some
pretty big changes for the [Feature]. I’m just really impressed with
our decision making. We’re really just working well together and
trying to figure these tires out. It seems like we’ve got a good
handle on it, really working for me right now. I’m just excited to
keep it rolling.”
Sweet started the 25-lap Feature from row two but quickly jumped
into the runner-up spot behind pole-sitter, Brent Marks, on the
opening circuit.
As the early laps unfolded, Sweet made it clear he would have
something for the Murray-Marks #19. The Napa Auto Parts #49 stayed
glued to Marks’ tail tank, and Sweet showed him a nose a few times,
making Marks aware that he had company.
Finally, a slight slip from Marks exiting Turn 2 on Lap 10 gave
Sweet the run he needed. As the lead duo navigated Turns 3 and 4,
Sweet ripped the cushion to take the lead as Marks rolled the
bottom.
“I got Brent moving a little, and I felt like my car was way
better,” Sweet explained. “I was just kind of waiting until lapped
traffic or the right opportunity. I didn’t really want to show him a
nose until I thought I could clear him, but he slipped up and I just
didn’t quite get there but kept my cool. I honestly just felt really
under control the whole time and felt like we just had a really good
handling car. I could do a lot with my feet and brakes and
everything.”
Once Sweet snagged the lead, it simply became a question of how
far would the gap grow?
The veteran sliced through slower cars with ease as Marks and
third-running Jacob Allen watched him drive away. When the checkered
flag waved, Sweet’s lead was north of a whopping five seconds.
Friday banked $10,000 for Sweet and served as a strong opening
statement heading into Saturday’s $20,000 to win Federated Auto
Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals finale.
“This gives us a good starting point for tomorrow night, and
hopefully we’ll be standing here again,” Sweet said.
Behind Sweet, last year’s Texas Outlaw Nationals champion, Brent
Marks, held on to the runner-up spot after leading the first nine
laps, marking his first Series podium of the year and the 28th of
his career. Traffic hindered the Myerstown, PA native’s hopes of
winning, but he admitted that even with a clear track, Sweet
would’ve been tough to top.
“The 49 was really good, and I just couldn’t get through lapped
traffic,” Marks said. “I wasn’t able to move around to try different
stuff to try and catch Brad again, but they were just so good I
don’t know if I was going to be able to. All in all, it was a great
night. We just ended up being too tight there and just had to muscle
the car into the corner a little too hard.”
Rounding out the top-three and equaling his Devil’s Bowl personal
best was Shark Racing’s Jacob Allen. The Hanover, PA driver now owns
24 career World of Outlaws podiums. Like Marks, Allen found himself
struggling at times with traffic.
“It was a good race,” Allen noted. “I did struggle with a couple
lapped cars there. I think that kind of hurt me with maybe getting
to second. Brad ran a good race, got through lapped cars and off he
went.
“It feels good to have my second podium of the year. I’m feeling
good on the new tires. I feel like it took a couple of races to
figure that out, and it feels good to have an understanding of them
and get my car adjusted to them.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are
back at Devil’s Bowl Saturday, April 1, for the Federated Auto Parts
Texas Outlaw Nationals finale. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, catch all of the action on
DIRTVision.
RESULTS
A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 2. 19-Brent Marks[1];
3. 1A-Jacob Allen[4]; 4. 2-David Gravel[9]; 5. 11-Michael Kofoid[5];
6. 1S-Logan Schuchart[2]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 8. 5-Spencer
Bayston[6]; 9. 52-Blake Hahn[8]; 10. 24-Rico Abreu[10]; 11.
7S-Robbie Price[12]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 13. 83-James
McFadden[19]; 14. 9-Kasey Kahne[14]; 15. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[16];
16. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[18]; 17. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[17]; 18.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[13]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 20. 88-Austin
McCarl[21]; 21. 17B-Bill Balog[22]; 22. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[11]; 23.
20G-Noah Gass[25]; 24. 21-Brian Brown[24]; 25. 2C-Wayne Johnson[23]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1. 83-James McFadden[3]; 2.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss[1]; 3. 88-Austin McCarl[2]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[5];
5. 2C-Wayne Johnson[6]; 6. 21-Brian Brown[4]; 7. 20G-Noah Gass[8];
8. 6M-Blake Mallory[11]; 9. 1J-Danny Jennings[7]; 10. 1-Brenham
Crouch[9]; 11. 4-Austin Mundie[10]; 12. (DNS) 24W-Garet Williamson;
13. (DNS) 2B-Brett Becker
Toyota Dash (6 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[4]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet[5]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen[2]; 5.
11-Michael Kofoid[6]; 6. 5-Spencer Bayston[3]
Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 5-Spencer
Bayston[2]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 4. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 5.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 6. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[6]; 7. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[7]; 8. 17B-Bill Balog[9]; 9. 1J-Danny Jennings[8]; 10.
4-Austin Mundie[10]; 11. 2B-Brett Becker[11]
Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 1A-Jacob Allen[2]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart[1];
3. 52-Blake Hahn[3]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten[4]; 5. 9-Kasey Kahne[6];
6. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]; 7. 83-James McFadden[9]; 8. 88-Austin
McCarl[7]; 9. 20G-Noah Gass[8]; 10. 6M-Blake Mallory[10]
Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 19-Brent Marks[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 3.
2-David Gravel[3]; 4. 7S-Robbie Price[4]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[6]; 6.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[5]; 7. 21-Brian Brown[8]; 8. 2C-Wayne
Johnson[9]; 9. 1-Brenham Crouch[7]; 10. 24W-Garet Williamson[10]
Qualifying: 1. 11-Michael Kofoid, 00:13.943[5]; 2. 1S-Logan
Schuchart, 00:13.967[16]; 3. 19-Brent Marks, 00:14.014[3]; 4.
5-Spencer Bayston, 00:14.020[2]; 5. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:14.023[18];
6. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:14.031[8]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:14.095[28]; 8.
52-Blake Hahn, 00:14.150[1]; 9. 2-David Gravel, 00:14.182[10]; 10.
41-Carson Macedo, 00:14.188[15]; 11. 3-Ayrton Gennetten,
00:14.203[13]; 12. 7S-Robbie Price, 00:14.238[17]; 13. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi, 00:14.257[4]; 14. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:14.259[6]; 15.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:14.263[25]; 16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr,
00:14.289[11]; 17. 9-Kasey Kahne, 00:14.310[31]; 18. 15-Donny
Schatz, 00:14.312[21]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:14.339[7]; 20.
88-Austin McCarl, 00:14.341[27]; 21. 1-Brenham Crouch,
00:14.351[23]; 22. 1J-Danny Jennings, 00:14.363[22]; 23. 20G-Noah
Gass, 00:14.370[9]; 24. 21-Brian Brown, 00:14.391[20]; 25. 17B-Bill
Balog, 00:14.401[30]; 26. 83-James McFadden, 00:14.430[26]; 27.
2C-Wayne Johnson, 00:14.446[12]; 28. 4-Austin Mundie, 00:14.475[14];
29. 6M-Blake Mallory, 00:14.780[24]; 30. 24W-Garet Williamson,
00:14.845[19]; 31. 2B-Brett Becker, 00:15.263[29]
Simpson Performance Products Join Worlds of Outlaws, DIRTcar
Summit Racing Equipment Modifieds
CONCORD, NC (March 30, 2023) – Simpson Performance Products will
help elevate the World of Outlaws in 2023, joining as the Preferred
Safety Gear and sponsoring the Quick Time Award. They’ll also serve
as a Preferred Partner with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment
Modified Nationals.
The world-class American safety product supplier will join the
contingency program for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series and World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late
Model Series, awarding $50 to the driver who sets Quick Time at each
race for both series.
“We pride ourselves in providing the best equipment for the best
drivers in the world and are excited to partner the Simpson brand
with the premier series in dirt racing,” said Graham Fordyce, circle
track sales manager at Holley. “This is a great opportunity to
showcase to fans and drivers our commitment to dirt racing and our
shared values.”
Along with elevating the series support, Simpson will also
elevate the series safety by providing safety gear for series
officials – putting its more than 30 years of experience in action
all season long.
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws Late Models
continue their championship season this month. You can find their
full schedules, HERE.
The 2023 DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals
season kicks off Wednesday, June 14, at Peoria Speedway. For the
full schedule, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch every World of
Outlaws and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals race
live on DIRTVision.
New Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series Spans 11
Co-Sanctioned Races
$2,500 awarded to winner of Challenge Series points
championship, spanning from April to October
CONCORD, NC (March 30, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota and the POWRi National Midget League are set to
co-sanction 11 races in 2023, forming the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi
Challenge Series – a separate points championship with a $2,500
grand prize in store for the winner.
The new miniseries will begin with the I-55 Outlaw Showdown
weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, Friday-Saturday,
April 14-15 and conclude at I-44 Riverside Speedway, Oct. 14, adding
another layer of excitement to the series’ regular championship
weekend.
For every Xtreme Outlaw and POWRi co-sanctioned race on the 2023
schedule, all competing drivers will earn points toward the Xtreme
Outlaw and POWRi National standings as normal. In addition, drivers
will also earn points toward the Challenge Series standings, which
will tally points across each of the 11 co-sanctioned races on the
2023 calendar.
A $2,500 check will be paid out to the driver with the most
points in Challenge Series standings after the final race of the
Xtreme Outlaw season – at I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City,
OK. The champion does not have to be competing full-time on either
national tour, opening the Challenge Series up to a wider array of
drivers who could potentially compete in all 11 races and top the
standings.
“Giving back to the racers that support both tours is the basis
for this new miniseries,” said Xtreme Outlaw Series Director Tyler
Bachman. “We want to encourage more drivers to compete with both
tours at the national level, and the Challenge Series is a great
opportunity for our full-timers and for those that aren’t committed
to either side to take part in some great events and be rewarded.”
The national Midget racing scene in 2023 has set a new standard
for cooperation amongst sanctioning bodies, with Xtreme, POWRi and
USAC coming together to operate conjunctively on events and/or
strategically schedule races without overlap. This synergy has had
positive effects thus far and is expected to push the sport to new
heights.
“It’s very important, especially since we share a lot of the
drivers,” said POWRi National Midget League Director Kenny Brown.
“If you look at the [schedules], they almost look like a mirror of
each other. By staying off each other, we maximize car counts.”
Tickets for select events are available HERE.
If you can’t be at the track to watch live, stream every lap
right to your devices with a FAST PASS subscription to DIRTVision.
2023 Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series Schedule
Friday, April 14 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$4,000-to-win
Saturday, April 15 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$5,000-to-win
Friday, July 21 | Doe Run Raceway | Doe Run, MO | $4,000-to-win
Saturday, July 22 | Southern Illinois Raceway | Marion, IL |
$4,000-to-win
Friday, August 4 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$4,000-to-win
Sat, August 5 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$5,000-to-win
Friday, August 25 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA |
$4,000-to-win
Saturday, August 26 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA |
$4,000-to-win
Thursday, October 12 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK |
$5,000-to-win
Friday, October 13 | I-44 Riverside Speedway | Oklahoma City, OK
| $4,000-to-win
Saturday, October 14 | I-44 Riverside Speedway | Oklahoma City,
OK | $5,000-to-win
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important
sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live
Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series),
Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance
(Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and
Whitz Racing Products.
HOME OF LEGENDS: Devil’s Bowl Winners Throughout the Years
Devil’s Bowl win list is occupied by many of the sport’s
greats
MESQUITE, TX (March 30, 2023) - One of the most important dirt
ovals in Sprint Car racing history can be found 20 minutes outside
of Dallas.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, TX.
The track is known as the home of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars after hosting the Series’ inaugural race in 1978.
The Greatest Show on Dirt has visited the half mile dozens of times
in the years since and will continue to do so this weekend with the
running of the Federated Auto Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals, March
31-April 1.
Throughout the years, Devil’s Bowl Victory Lane has been reserved
for the sport’s best names – many already in the National Sprint Car
Hall of Fame and others on their way. Of the 28 different drivers to
top a race at the half mile, only three of them have less than 10
World of Outlaws triumphs.
California’s Jimmy Boyd won the Series debut event on March 18,
1978, forever cementing himself as the first World of Outlaws
winner.
Later that year in September, the driver who went on to become
the most dominant at Devil’s Bowl, Sammy Swindell, came out on top
for his first win at the track. The Germantown, TN legend eventually
collected 19 triumphs in Mesquite, winning races in four different
decades (‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s). Swindell’s dominance was
highlighted by a five-race winning streak in 1986-1987.
To nobody’s surprise, next in line to win at Devil’s Bowl after
Swindell was Steve Kinser in March of 1979. “The King” tallied 16 of
his 690 Feature wins at the half mile, trailing only Swindell’s
total. Behind Steve is his cousin, Mark Kinser, with six victories
including a streak of three straight in 1996-1997.
Hooks, TX native, Gary Wright, may not have the number of wins as
Swindell and both Kinsers, but he proved he could contend with
anyone at the track located just a few hours west of his hometown.
Wright won six races with the World of Outlaws during his time, and
all but one came at Devil’s Bowl – each coming in the ‘90s.
Danny Lasoski’s four Devil’s Bowl wins rank fifth all-time. The
2001 Series champion and 122-time Series winner experienced a brief
stretch of dominance at the facility, earning all four of his
victories over an eight-race span from 1999-2001.
Behind the top-five that separated themselves, the list gets a
little crowded. Seven drivers have won three times at Devil’s Bowl,
all of which are in the top 20 on the all-time Series win list.
Among the three-time winners are current full-timers, 10-time Series
champion Donny Schatz and Logan Schuchart. The latter of the two
became only the third driver to top three consecutive World of
Outlaws races at Devil’s Bowl with his wins from 2019-2021.
Those with a pair of Devil’s Bowl victories include even more
legends like 1995 Series champion Dave Blaney (95 career wins),
Stevie Smith (84 wins) and Jeff Swindell (51 wins), among others
making two trips to Victory Lane.
Eleven different drivers have won once at Devil’s Bowl, most
recently Brent Marks last season.
This weekend offers two chances for drivers to add their name to
the Devil’s Bowl win list and position themselves next to legends.
If the current list is any indicator, it’s nearly a guarantee that
name will go down in history as one of the greats of the sport and a
trip to the Hall of Fame may be on the horizon.
For tickets to the Federated Auto Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action on
DIRTVision.
Devil’s Bowl Speedway Winners (92 Races, 28 Drivers)
19 – Sammy Swindell
16 – Steve Kinser
6 – Mark Kinser
5 – Gary Wright
4 – Danny Lasoski
3 – Doug Wolfgang, Bobby Davis Jr., Andy Hillenburg, Joey
Saldana, Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
2 – Ron Shuman, Jeff Swindell, Dave Blaney, Stevie Smith, Shane
Stewart
1 – Jimmy Boyd, Danny Smith, Brad Doty, Tim Green, Bobby Allen,
Craig Dollansky, Brad Furr, Tyler Walker, Jason Johnson, Brad Sweet,
Brent Marks
1 MONTH ALERT: Tri-City, Tri-State Make For Doubleheader Weekend,
April 28-29
By World of Outlaws
March 29, 2023
Illinois and Indiana race fans will get to experience The
Greatest Show on Dirt for the first time this year at the end of
April.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will
visit Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, IL on Friday, April 28, and
then Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN on Saturday, April 29.
Along with Tri-City being the Series’ lone stop in Illinois this
year, the event will also be the World of Outlaws’ first time back
at the 3/8-mile track since 2008.
Tri-State Speedway, or known to many as just “Haubstadt,” will be
the Series’ first of two stops in Indiana this year. The 1/4-mile
bullring track consistently produces some of the most exciting
racing on the tour, with drivers constantly side by side and
navigating traffic.
Early Storylines:
HOME TERRITORY: Two World of Outlaws stars will be returning to
their home territories during the doubleheader weekend – Lebanon,
IN’s Spencer Bayston and Plainfield, IN’s Bill Rose.
However, neither have won at Tri-State or Tri-City. Coming off a
2022 Rookie of the Year title, Bayston will be poised for a home
state victory to build up his sophomore season. Rose will be aiming
for his first Series win.
STRONG START: David Gravel, Carson Macedo and Logan Schuchart
have hit the ground running in search of their first World of
Outlaws championship this year.
Gravel, of Watertown, CT, won the opening two races of the season
and then concluded the Series’ visit to Florida with his third win
of the season already. Macedo also picked up a win in Florida and
then won the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown mini-points battle.
Schuchart is still looking for a Series victory this year but won
his second Big Gator championship during DIRTcar Nationals.
Macedo has the upper hand on both of them at Tri-State, having
won the last three World of Outlaws races at the track. He’s also
yet to finish outside of the top 10 this year.
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Four-time and reigning champion Brad Sweet is on
the hunt for his fifth consecutive World of Outlaws title. While
he’s collected 80 victories in his career, he’s yet to win at
Tri-City or Tri-State.
He’s come close, though. Sweet finished second to Macedo last
year and in 2020. The Grass Valley, CA driver and his Kasey Kahne
Racing team will be poised to keep their early season momentum going
after winning at Magnolia Motor Speedway.
PREVIOUS TRI-CITY WINNERS
2008 – Donny Schatz on June 8
2007 – Danny Lasoski on June 14
2005 – Jason Meyers on May 7
2004 – Joey Saldana on May 15, Steve Kinser on October 9
2003 – Paul McMahan on June 22
2002 – Steve Kinser on May 11
2001 – Dale Blaney on May 12
2000 – Steve Kinser on April 15
1999 – Tyler Walker on May 15, Mark Kinser on June 16
1998 – Sammy Swindell on May 9, Jac Haudenschild on June 20
1997 – Dave Blaney on May 10, Steve Kinser on June 21
1996 – Steve Kinser on May 10, Steve Kinser on July 13
1995 – Jac Haudenschild on May 13, Steve Kinser on June 16, Dave
Blaney on July 15
1994 – Sammy Swindell on May 18, Steve Kinser on June 22, Steve
Kinser on July 16
1993 – Kenny Jacobs on May 13, Steve Kinser on July 17, Steve Kinser
on August 16
1992 – Steve Kinser on May 6, Steve Kinser on July 25, Sammy
Swindell on August 10
1991 – Steve Kinser on May 8, Doug Wolfgang on July 13, Sammy
Swindell on August 12
1990 – Steve Kinser on July 14, Steve Kinser on August 13
1986 – Steve Kinser on April 11, Steve Kinser on April 12
1985 – Dave Blaney on April 5, Steve Kinser on May 10
1984 – Sammy Swindell on May 16
1981 – Steve Kinser on April 10, Steve Kinser on April 11, Doug
Wolfgang on May 20, Doug Wolfgang on July 26, Sammy Swindell on
August 22, Steve Kinser on August 23
1980 – Steve Kinser on April 11, Steve Kinser on April 12, Sammy
Swindell on May 28, Tim Green on July 9, Ken Schrader on August 22,
Doug Wolfgang on August 23
1979 – Steve Kinser on May 23, Steve Kinser on July 11, Sammy
Swindell on August 22, Doug Wolfgang on October 18
PREVIOUS TRI-STATE WINNERS
2022 – Carson Macedo on April 23
2021 – Carson Macedo on April 10
2020 – Carson Short on June 19, Carson Macedo on June 20
2019 – Christopher Bell on Oct. 13
2018 – David Gravel on May 13
2017 – Parker Price-Miller on May 14
2016 – David Gravel on May 14
2015 – Paul McMahan on May 3
2014 – Paul McMahan on May 10
2013 – Tim Kaeding on April 20
2012 – Craig Dollansky on April 21
2011 – Sammy Swindell on May 30
2010 – Craig Dollansky on Oct. 16
2009 – Steve Kinser on June 25
2008 – Craig Dollansky on July 6
2007 – Steve Kinser on April 21
2006 – Craig Dollansky on April 15
2005 – Steve Kinser on April 16
2004 – Tim Kaeding on Oct. 8
1999 – Mark Kinser on May 16
1998 – Mark Kinser on May 10, Sammy Swindell on June 21
1997 – Steve Kinser on May 11, Sammy Swindell on June 22
1996 – Mark Kinser on May 12
1995 – Stevie Smith on May 14, Steve Kinser on July 16
1994 – Andy Hillenburg on May 15, Dave Blaney on July 17
1993 – Dave Blaney on May 16, Andy Hillenburg on July 18
1992 – Gary Wright on May 10, Sammy Swindell on July 26
1991 – Doug Wolfgang on May 12, Steve Kinser on July 14
1990 – Doug Wolfgang on May 13
1989 – Steve Kinser on May 14
1988 – Bobby Davis, Jr. and Sammy Swindell on May 15 (co-winners)
1980 – Steve Kinser on May 11
1979 – Lee James on May 13, Larry Gates on Aug. 19
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch both races live
on DIRTVision.
Heavy Rain, Dangerous Wind, Plummeting Temperatures Headed Toward
Farmer City Leads Officials to Cancel Illini 100 Weekend
Farmer City, IL (March 28, 2023) – After much discussion
involving World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series, and Farmer City Raceway officials, along with guidance from
Precision Weather Service, an extremely difficult decision has been
made to cancel this weekend’s Illini 100.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from the early hours on
Friday to the early hours on Saturday, along with dropping
temperatures and dangerously strong winds, will have a negative
impact on the drivers’ ability to compete and the fans’ overall
experience at the event. With the total precipitation officials
expect on Friday, the facility would be difficult to access.
Even with an at-best optimistic forecast Saturday, the conditions
left behind by the expected weather system makes the event
impractical for all involved. Unfortunately, with the national and
regional event schedules increasing as Spring advances, the event
will not fit into the 2023 calendar and will not be made up.
Those who purchased a ticket in advance to this weekend’s events
at Farmer City Raceway will receive a face value credit to their MyDirtTickets.com account
to be used towards any World of Outlaws event available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix.
Those credits are good for two years.
If a credit to your account does not work for you, then you have
until Monday, May 1 to request a refund. For more details
email tickets@dirtcar.com.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota next heads to
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, MO, for a two-day
showdown with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series, Fri-Sat, April 14-15. Tickets are on sale now at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com.
For the latest on the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models, make
sure to follow on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and at www.WorldofOutlaws.com.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important
sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live
Broadcast Partner), Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series),
Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance
(Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include: TJ Forged and
Whitz Racing Products.
POINTS UPDATE: Brad Sweet
Continues to Climb; David Gravel Maintains Lead
Latest points update after
Talladega/Magnolia weekend, March 24-25
MESQUITE, TX (March 28, 2023) - Keep up with the latest movers in the
chase for the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
championship.
LATEST RACE(S): Talladega Short Track (March 24) /
Magnolia Motor Speedway (March 25) CURRENT POINTS LEADER: David
Gravel maintains his points lead (1,140 points) with three wins, six top
fives and seven top 10s.
MOVERS:
Brad Sweet (+1): With a second-place finish at the Talladega Short Track
and a win at Magnolia Motor Speedway, Sweet continued his hot streak and
rose to third in points – now -32 points behind Gravel.
The four-time and reigning champion has been one of the fastest
climbers, going from ninth in points – 56 points back – to third in
three races.
Logan Schuchart (-1): After finishes of 14th and 10th, the Shark
Racing driver slipped to fourth in points – 50-points behind Gravel
– after entering the weekend third in points and only 14-points behind
Gravel.
Sheldon Haudenschild (+1): By scoring a sixth-place finish at
Talladega and his first podium of the season at Magnolia, Haudenschild
has put himself in sixth in points (-72 points).
Donny Schatz (+2): Finally finding some consistency and luck,
finishes of fifth and fourth moved Schatz to seventh in points (-98
points).
James McFadden (-3): A tough weekend with finishes of 22nd and 21st,
McFadden slide down the ladder to ninth in points (-134 points).
Kasey Kahne (+1): Looking to run the full schedule, Kahne has found
himself in the top-10 in points for the first time this season with
finishes of 10th and 11th for the weekend.
TOP-10 IN POINTS:
1. David Gravel: 1140 Points (Big Game Motorsports #2)
2. Carson Macedo: -28 Points (Jason Johnson Racing #41)
3. Brad Sweet: -32 Points (Kasey Kahne Racing #49)
4. Logan Schuchart: -50 Points (Shark Racing #1S)
5. Buddy Kofoid: -66 Points (CMS Racing #11)
6. Sheldon Haudenschild: -72 Points (Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing
#17)
7. Donny Schatz: -98 Points (Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15)
8. Spencer Bayston: -110 Points (CJB Motorsports #5)
9. James McFadden: -134 Points (Roth Motorsports #83)
10. Kasey Kahne: -144 Points (Kasey Kahne Racing #9)
For full Series Points, CLICK
HERE.
For tickets to the Federated Auto Parts Texas Outlaw Nationals at
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, CLICK
HERE.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Midgets Meet Farmer City, World of Outlaws Late Models at Illini
100
Twin 30-lap, $4,000-to-win events on deck
Friday-Saturday with POWRi co-sanction
CONCORD, NC – March 27, 2023 – On the heels of a successful
opening weekend in Illinois, the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by
Toyota heads back to the Land of Lincoln to contest the
third and fourth races on the 2023 schedule this weekend in its
debut at
Farmer City Raceway.
Located along Interstate 74 in central Illinois, Farmer City
Raceway will host its first-ever national Midget series event
Friday and Saturday, March 31-April 1, featuring a 30-lap,
$4,000-to-win main event each night. The
POWRi National Midget League will join the Xtreme Outlaws in
the first of 13 co-sanctioned events on the schedule.
The 1/4-mile, black dirt bullring also hosts the
World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series
each night as part of the track’s annual Illini 100 event.
DIRTcar Pro Late Models will join the card Friday night while
the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds are on tap for Saturday.
Tickets will be available at the gate on race day or can be
purchased in advanced at the link below. If you can’t be at the
track in person, stream all the action live on
DIRTVision.
BUY TICKETS
Here are the drivers to watch for and the storylines to
follow this weekend:
GIRL POWER – Jade Avedisian comes into Farmer
City as the most recent Toyota Feature winner and the current
Series points leader by 30 over second-place Kyle Jones in
pursuit of her first national Midget championship.
The 16-year-old Californian is coming off a resilient weekend
racing with POWRi in Oklahoma, coming home ninth after starting
18th and having to restart from the tail after a spin-out early
in the 40-lap Feature. She rebounded quickly, driving through
the field back to finish as the only Keith Kunz Motorsports
driver inside the top-10.
Farmer City’s 1/4-mile size could play right into Avedisian’s
hand, as all three of her Series victories have come on tracks
of that size or smaller. Her first win last summer at
Jacksonville Speedway – another black-dirt Illinois bullring of
the same size – is shaped and banked similar to Farmer City.
STRONG START – Kyle Jones carries the momentum
of one top-10 and one podium finish in Series competition into
this weekend. Also taking his Chili Bowl Nationals A-Main
appearance into account, Jones is off to one of the best starts
of his Midget racing career with Trifecta Motorsports.
Jones, 29, of Kennedale, TX, currently sits second in the Series
points standings – 30 back of leader Avedisian. This past
weekend, Jones also competed in the POWRi event at Port City
Raceway and chalked-up an eighth-place finish with 37 cars in
the pit area.
Though Farmer City isn’t the size of Port City, Jones has reason
to be confident. His three best Series finishes came on tracks
1/4-mile or smaller (Davenport ’22 – 3rd [1/4-mile]; Du Quoin
’23 – third [1/6-mile]; Port City ’22 – fourth [1/8-mile]).
FIGHTING ILLINI – Zach Daum’s first weekend out
with his new King Chassis and self-built team in Du Quoin two
weeks ago had a solid start, notching a top-five on Friday
before an early retirement to the infield in Saturday’s main
event broke his stride.
Like many others on the list, Daum, the 32-year-old defending
Series champion from Pocahontas, IL, also made the trip out to
the Sooner State to race with POWRi last weekend and made the
one-day affair count, bagging a third-place run while piloting a
second entry for Trifecta Motorsports.
He’ll be back behind the wheel of his own operation this
weekend, aiming for his first Series victory since October.
TRACK TIME – While Farmer City has never hosted
a national Midget event, there is at least one driver in the
field with laps around the track in a Midget. Chase McDermand
competed in the only two known Midget events held at Farmer City
in July 2016 – a pair of USAC D2 Midget races – and even led
laps in the second Feature.
McDermand, the 22-year-old Mounce/Stout Motorsports pilot from
Springfield, IL, is coming off an up-and-down opening weekend in
Du Quoin. After failing to qualify for the first Feature of the
season on Friday, he and the team bounced back on Saturday,
driving from 12th on the starting grid all the way to second by
the checkers to collect the Hard Charger honors.
This past weekend, McDermand temporarily vacated his seat while
young Kansan Jace Park took over the reins racing with POWRi in
Oklahoma, where he led most of the 40-lapper before Daison
Pursley passed him for the win in the final corner.
HOME COOKING – The list of home state Midget
talent continues to expand with the addition of Jake Neuman to
the projected roster.
Neuman, the 2020 POWRi National Midget League champion from New
Berlin, IL, made only one start with the Series last year but
made it count, bagging a fifth-place finish at Jacksonville
Speedway.
He’s projected to be in the field for a second career appearance
this weekend, representing POWRi’s best as they clash with the
Xtreme Outlaws’ best in a battle for Midwest Midget racing
supremacy.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and where
• Friday-Saturday, March 31-April 1 at Farmer City Raceway
in Farmer City, IL
On the internet
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
Twitter – @Xtreme_Outlaw
Instagram – @XtremeOutlaw
Facebook – @XtremeOutlawSeries.WRG
Live broadcast
DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com. Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299
or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month.
Current championship points standings (view
full standings)
1. Jade Avedisian (442pts); 2. Kyle Jones 412pts (-30); 3.
Landon Brooks 409pts (-33); 4. Shane Cottle 402pts (-40); 5.
Gavin Miller 397pts (-45); 6. Chance Crum 387pts (-55); 7.
Thomas Meseraull 387pts (-55); 8. Cannon McIntosh 384pts (-58);
9. Mitchel Moles 381pts (-61); 10. Ethan Mitchell 364pts (-78).
Toyota Feature winners (2 drivers)
1 win – Cannon McIntosh (Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports); Jade
Avedisian (Keith Kunz Motorsports)
Toyota Feature laps led (4 drivers)
26 laps – Thomas Meseraull
22 laps – Shane Cottle
14 laps – Jade Avedisian
8 laps – Cannon McIntosh
Whitz RC Racing Products Fast Time Awards (2 drivers)
1 Fast Time – Cannon McIntosh, Ethan Mitchell
Heat Race winners (9 drivers)
2 wins – Jade Avedisian
1 win – Austin Barnhill, Shane Cottle, Gavin Miller, Thomas
Meseraull, Corbin Rueschenberg, Nick Drake, Kyle Jones, Chance
Crum
High-points honors
1 honor – Gavin Miller, Chance Crum
Last Chance Showdown wins (4 drivers)
1 win – Kyle Jones, Landon Brooks, Karter Sarff, Howard
Moore
DIRTVision Hard Charger Awards (2 drivers)
1 Award – Mitchel Moles, Chase Johnson
Podium finishes (6 drivers)
1 podium – Cannon McIntosh, Shane Cottle, Thomas Meseraull, Jade
Avedisian, Chase McDermand, Kyle Jones
Top-10 finishes (16 drivers)
2 top-10s – Jade Avedisian, Kyle Jones, Landon Brooks, Gavin
Miller
1 top-10 – Shane Cottle, Chance Crum, Thomas Meseraull, Cannon
McIntosh, Mitchel Moles, Ethan Mitchell, Zach Daum, Taylor
Reimer, Chase McDermand, Chase Johnson, Austin Barnhill, Corbin
Rueschenberg
2023 Schedule & Winners – Race No. Day, Date / Track /
Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, March 10 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL /
Cannon McIntosh (1)
2. Sat, March 11 / Southern Illinois Center / Du Quoin, IL /
Jade Avedisian (2)
Photo credit – Jacy Norgaard
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BIG CAT BREAKTHROUGH: Brad Sweet Wins
Magnolia for First World of Outlaws Victory of Season
Sweet becomes fourth quickest to 80 Series
wins
COLUMBUS, MS (March 25, 2023) - Brad Sweet had been banging on
the door of his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
win of 2023 entering Saturday night at Magnolia Motor Speedway, and
the door finally collapsed.
Heading into the evening, the four-time and defending champion had
posted three runner-ups in his last four races, but victory had eluded
him. He and the Kasey Kahne Racing team continued to field fast car
after fast car, a win just outside their grasp, and finally persistence
paid off. “The Big Cat” would not be denied on Saturday at the second
Series visit to the Columbus, MS oval, snatching the lead on lap 10 and
holding off a few late challenges to claim the checkered flag. The
victory marked a major milestone for the pilot of the Napa Auto Parts
#49 as he became only the 11th driver in Series history to reach 80
wins. Sweet also was the fourth fastest to hit the mark, trailing only
the legendary trio of Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, and Doug Wolfgang.
“Anytime you get your name mentioned with those guys, the legends of
the sport, that’s pretty cool,” Sweet said. “80 wins, it’s just not
possible without my guys at KKR. They’ve given me a great opportunity
over these last 10 years. Ever since I teamed up with Eric (Prutzman),
Andrew (Bowman), and now we got Tye Wolfgang and we’re clicking well.”
Sweet led the field to green after topping the Toyota Racing Dash,
but it was second-starting Sheldon Haudenschild ripping the top to lead
the opening lap. It was evident early on that Sweet would be a factor as
he didn’t allow Haudenschild to pull ahead as they worked through to
opening portion of the race.
As the leaders entered traffic, Sweet found his opening and threw a
slider at Haudenschild to take the top spot. Haudenschild was unable to
turn underneath the Napa Racing #49 to regain the lead, and Sweet wasted
no time setting sail.
Traffic remained a factor and allowed Haudenschild to narrow the gap
at one point, but Sweet worked through slower cars well enough to keep
the NOS Energy Drink #17 behind him.
“This track is extreme one way or the other,” Sweet said of the
conditions during the Feature. “The grip is extreme and the slick is
extreme ice. You’ve got to be really careful on the throttle.”
Sweet’s biggest challenger arose in the form of the current point
leader, David Gravel. Coming to 11 laps to go, Gravel, who started 10th,
wheeled the Big Game Motorsports #2 into the runner-up spot and quickly
closed on Sweet. As the two navigated traffic, Gravel appeared poised to
take a swing at the lead but couldn’t find the right opening. Late
cautions giving Sweet clean air made it even more of a task for Gravel.
“I got a little conservative there. If I could retry, I’d definitely
try the bottom there,” Gravel admitted. “I just didn’t want to throw it
away. I felt like it was probably pretty easy to crash there if you
tried too hard and made a mistake. I did get tight on the cushion in the
last corner. Brad did a great job. I think in lapped traffic we had the
better car, We probably had the car to win, but clean air and everything
worked out for him.”
Sweet ultimately cruised to his 80th win with a seventh tenths of a
second advantage over Gravel. Sweet has now won at 45 different tracks
in World of Outlaws competition.
“I just tried to hustle,” Sweet said. “I just wanted to win for my
guys. They deserve it. We want to get some momentum going early in the
year, and the car is handling good.”
Gravel held on for second, notching his Series-leading fifth podium
of the season and the 198th of his World of Outlaws career. Though he
thought he had a car to win, Gravel still came away satisfied with the
effort, especially after starting the main event 10th.
“Like I said, I think we had the car to beat tonight,” Gravel said.
“We passed a lot of fast racecars on a really aggressive track. That was
a workout. That was a lot of fun, and hopefully we’re up here (on the
podium) a lot more.”
Completing the top-three was Sheldon Haudenschild. The third-place
effort marked his first podium of the season aboard the Stenhouse
Jr./Marshall Racing #17. Leading laps and a season best performance
served as a much-welcomed morale boost for Haudenschild as he looks to
build early season momentum.
“This is definitely where this car belongs. My guys work too hard for
this thing not to be up front,” Haudenschild said. “We’ve been working
hard. This first little part of the season we haven’t got a bunch of
races in, and we’ve struggled a little bit, so to get this NOS Energy
Drink car up here is just a huge confidence boost. I feel like this is
where we belong.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to
Devil’s Bowl Speedway (Mesquite, TX) for the Federated Auto Parts Texas
Outlaw Nationals (March 31- April 1). For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
Magnolia Motor Speedway MS 3/25/23
A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[10]; 3.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 5. 41-Carson
Macedo[4]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[6]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen[14]; 8.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[5]; 9. 8-Aaron Reutzel[11]; 10. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[12]; 11. 9-Kasey Kahne[9]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[19];
13. 5-Spencer Bayston[15]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[13]; 15. 11-Michael
Kofoid[8]; 16. 17B-Bill Balog[7]; 17. 20G-Noah Gass[17]; 18.
88-Austin McCarl[16]; 19. 7S-Robbie Price[21]; 20. 84-Brandon
Hanks[22]; 21. 83-James McFadden[18]; 22. 47-Eric Riggins Jr[24];
23. 44-Carson Short[23]; 24. 9P-Parker Price Miller[20]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[1]; 2.
9P-Parker Price Miller[2]; 3. 7S-Robbie Price[4]; 4. 84-Brandon
Hanks[3]; 5. 44-Carson Short[6]; 6. 47-Eric Riggins Jr[7]; 7.
11K-Kraig Kinser[8]; 8. 6-Bill Rose[9]; 9. 13-Todd Fayard[5]; 10.
16TH-Kevin Newton[10]; 11. 24W-Garet Williamson[11]
Toyota Dash (8 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet[2]; 2. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[1]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 5.
18-Giovanni Scelzi[6]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu[5]
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 3.
17B-Bill Balog[7]; 4. 2-David Gravel[4]; 5. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[6]; 6.
88-Austin McCarl[9]; 7. 9P-Parker Price Miller[5]; 8. 55-Hunter
Schuerenberg[3]; 9. 47-Eric Riggins Jr[8]; 10. 16TH-Kevin Newton[10]
Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2. 49-Brad
Sweet[3]; 3. 11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 4. 8-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 5.
1A-Jacob Allen[4]; 6. 20G-Noah Gass[6]; 7. 84-Brandon Hanks[8]; 8.
13-Todd Fayard[9]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser[7]; 10. 24W-Garet
Williamson[10]
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 2. 15-Donny
Schatz[2]; 3. 9-Kasey Kahne[3]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 5.
5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 6. 83-James McFadden[6]; 7. 7S-Robbie
Price[5]; 8. 44-Carson Short[7]; 9. 6-Bill Rose[9]
Qualifying: 1. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:11.501[22]; 2. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild, 00:11.514[2]; 3. 18-Giovanni Scelzi, 00:11.519[8]; 4.
24-Rico Abreu, 00:11.589[14]; 5. 11-Michael Kofoid, 00:11.595[18];
6. 15-Donny Schatz, 00:11.648[23]; 7. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg,
00:11.660[20]; 8. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:11.700[4]; 9. 9-Kasey Kahne,
00:11.709[1]; 10. 2-David Gravel, 00:11.734[21]; 11. 1A-Jacob Allen,
00:11.742[13]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:11.757[24]; 13. 9P-Parker
Price Miller, 00:11.758[9]; 14. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:11.774[17]; 15.
7S-Robbie Price, 00:11.866[16]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:11.908[7];
17. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:11.913[19]; 18. 83-James McFadden,
00:11.928[28]; 19. 17B-Bill Balog, 00:11.945[12]; 20. 11K-Kraig
Kinser, 00:11.970[15]; 21. 44-Carson Short, 00:12.055[6]; 22.
47-Eric Riggins Jr, 00:12.070[10]; 23. 84-Brandon Hanks,
00:12.100[3]; 24. 5-Spencer Bayston, 00:12.164[25]; 25. 88-Austin
McCarl, 00:12.376[29]; 26. 13-Todd Fayard, 00:12.925[11]; 27. 6-Bill
Rose, 00:12.938[26]; 28. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 00:13.290[27]; 29.
24W-Garet Williamson, 00:13.290[5]
‘DEGA DOMINATION: Buddy Kofoid Claims
World of Outlaws Return to Talladega
The Californian continues early season hot
streak with second career Series win
EASTABOGA, AL (March 24, 2023) - With Buddy Kofoid’s early season
performance, it wasn’t a matter of if he’d win a World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car race this year, but when. Entering this year,
the two-time and defending USAC National Midget champion elected to
return to his roots by focusing on a Sprint Car centric schedule with
CMS Racing. The decision has already proven to be wise. Despite not
being a full-timer, Kofoid had competed in all six Series races in 2023
entering Friday night’s event at Eastaboga, AL’s Talladega Short Track
and tallied a pair of podiums and four top-10s.
The Penngrove, CA native made his imminent breakthrough into Victory
Lane at Talladega with a dominating performance, leading all 35 laps
around the red clay oval during his first visit to the track and the
World of Outlaws first since 2011. The triumph marked his second career
Series win in his 31st Feature start. Kofoid also became the second
straight California “invader” to win after St. Helena, CA’s Rico Abreu
topped The Greatest Show on Dirt last Saturday.
Kofoid’s numbers speak to his unquestionable strides in 2023.
Entering this year, he owned 24 World of Outlaws starts and had
collected a win, two podiums and five top-fives. In only seven starts
this season, he’s added another victory, three podiums, and a trio of
top-fives.
“They’re next level,” Kofoid said of his race team. “I owe it all to
the crew. They’ve been plugging away. Brad Alexander, Stephen
Hamm-Reilly, and Jakob Weaver, they do a hell of a job. I really enjoy
racing with them right now. It’s been probably one of the most fun times
I’ve had racing sprint cars in a while and standing up here (Victory
Lane) makes it even better.”
The entirety of the race became a game of cat and mouse between
Kofoid and four-time and defending Series champion, Brad Sweet. Early
on, Kofoid jumped ahead from the pole and survived a flurry of early
cautions by exceling on every restart.
Behind Kofoid, Sweet patiently worked on second-starting Rico Abreu
before getting by on a restart with 28 laps to go. The Kasey Kahne
Racing driver then set his sights on the lead and began to reel in the
CMS #11.
It became a battle of two lines as Kofoid opted for the top around
the entire track while Sweet searched on the bottom and middle grooves
for grip. The driver of the Napa Racing #49 often found lanes that
worked as he closed on Kofoid’s tail tank several times before Kofoid
began to move around the surface.
“It seemed like every time I found a lane, he was able to kind of
counter it,” Sweet observed. “It was a super technical race. The track
was extremely hard to get ahold of. The track changed a lot, so you had
to do a lot with your hands and feet, and the wings were trunked pretty
quick.”
For Kofoid, he noted that his movement to different lanes was much
more of an offensive tactic to navigate traffic than a defensive one.
“I wasn’t really catching the lappers a whole lot more,” Kofoid
explained. “I kind of got within a half a straightaway of them and
couldn’t get going more, so I just started railing the top in (Turns)
three and four, and eventually I moved to the bottom and passed a guy.
Then I was kind of even with the next guys, and I decided to run the
middle when it started to look darker and got my wing back and could
make so much more speed. I figured that was definitely the ticket right
there.”
It was, indeed, the ticket as in the waning laps, Kofoid put a
healthy gap between himself and Sweet. Ultimately, the 21-year-old took
the checkered flag with a 1.238 second advantage.
“It’s a catch-22 in lapped traffic, you can put them away or it can
hurt you and slow you down,” Kofoid commented. “Luckily, everything went
well, and we brought a fast car this weekend.”
Sweet held on to the runner-up spot, his third second-place finish in
the last four races. The result marked a noteworthy milestone as Sweet
gained sole possession of 11th on the all-time World of Outlaws podium
list with his 260th top-three, breaking a tie with Stevie Smith.
“He (Kofoid) just did a good job,” Sweet said. “I think I was better
the first half or three-quarters of the race, at least really close. And
then at the end, he just kind of found a lane and got a little clean air
out in the middle there and got the top going.”
Completing the podium was Spencer Bayston aboard the CJB Motorsports
#5. The Lebanon, IN native tallied his first top-three of the season to
continue a recent strong stretch. Last year’s Rookie of the Year now has
a 6.25 average finish in his last four starts. Bayston nearly made it a
three-car battle for the lead on a few occasions but ultimately
couldn’t’ find the right moment to capitalize.
“Through the race I felt pretty good,” Bayston said. “The track was
starting to widen out, and things were kind of falling into place a
little bit and started getting my wing back and really felt like we kind
of hit our stride and got to traffic there. I felt like maybe I had once
or twice to pull the trigger on Brad, but I just tried to be patient
because I wanted him to get Buddy sucked back to both of us, but that
didn’t ever develop. So, we’ll definitely take our third, very solid
performance.”
UP NEXT: Next up for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars is a trip to Magnolia Motor Speedway tomorrow (March
25). For tickets, CLICK
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision.
Talladega Short Track Alabama 3/24/23
A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 3.
5-Spencer Bayston[5]; 4. 2-David Gravel[6]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[8]; 6.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 7. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 8. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4];
9. 41-Carson Macedo[12]; 10. 9-Kasey Kahne[9]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[10];
12. 8-Aaron Reutzel[14]; 13. 9P-Parker Price Miller[17]; 14. 1S-Logan
Schuchart[21]; 15. 17B-Bill Balog[20]; 16. 7S-Robbie Price[25]; 17.
11K-Kraig Kinser[18]; 18. 24W-Garet Williamson[23]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass[19];
20. 1A-Jacob Allen[22]; 21. 47-Eric Riggins Jr[13]; 22. 83-James
McFadden[16]; 23. 88-Austin McCarl[11]; 24. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[15]; 25.
37-Bryce Norris[24]
Last Chance Showdown (12 Laps): 1. 20G-Noah Gass[1]; 2. 17B-Bill
Balog[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[4]; 4. 1A-Jacob Allen[5]; 5. 24W-Garet
Williamson[8]; 6. 37-Bryce Norris[3]; 7. 7S-Robbie Price[7]; 8. 6-Bill
Rose[9]; 9. 16TH-Kevin Newton[11]; 10. 13-Todd Fayard[6]; 11. 44-Carson
Short[10]
Toyota Dash (8 Laps): 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 3.
49-Brad Sweet[6]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[4]; 5. 5-Spencer Bayston[3]; 6.
2-David Gravel[5]
Heat 1 (10 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[1]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 3.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 4. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[7]; 5. 47-Eric Riggins
Jr[9]; 6. 83-James McFadden[4]; 7. 37-Bryce Norris[10]; 8. 20G-Noah Gass[5];
9. 24W-Garet Williamson[8]; 10. (DNS) 17B-Bill Balog
Heat 2 (10 Laps): 1. 5-Spencer Bayston[1]; 2. 24-Rico Abreu[2]; 3.
15-Donny Schatz[3]; 4. 88-Austin McCarl[5]; 5. 8-Aaron Reutzel[4]; 6.
9P-Parker Price Miller[6]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 8. 13-Todd Fayard[9];
9. 6-Bill Rose[8]; 10. (DNS) 16TH-Kevin Newton
Heat 3 (10 Laps): 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 3.
9-Kasey Kahne[4]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 5. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[5]; 6.
11K-Kraig Kinser[6]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen[7]; 8. 7S-Robbie Price[8]; 9.
44-Carson Short[9]
Qualifying: 1. 2-David Gravel, 00:11.909[4]; 2. 5-Spencer Bayston,
00:11.955[7]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet, 00:11.976[13]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi,
00:11.996[22]; 5. 24-Rico Abreu, 00:12.036[15]; 6. 11-Michael Kofoid,
00:12.073[28]; 7. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 00:12.100[27]; 8. 15-Donny
Schatz, 00:12.150[5]; 9. 41-Carson Macedo, 00:12.165[9]; 10. 83-James
McFadden, 00:12.177[23]; 11. 8-Aaron Reutzel, 00:12.195[6]; 12. 9-Kasey
Kahne, 00:12.203[24]; 13. 20G-Noah Gass, 00:12.207[19]; 14. 88-Austin
McCarl, 00:12.241[8]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg, 00:12.272[11]; 16.
17B-Bill Balog, 00:12.283[20]; 17. 9P-Parker Price Miller, 00:12.325[25];
18. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 00:12.331[3]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss, 00:12.361[12];
20. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 00:12.367[10]; 21. 1A-Jacob Allen, 00:12.385[2]; 22.
24W-Garet Williamson, 00:12.603[16]; 23. 6-Bill Rose, 00:12.625[21]; 24.
7S-Robbie Price, 00:12.680[29]; 25. 47-Eric Riggins Jr, 00:12.728[17]; 26.
13-Todd Fayard, 00:12.764[14]; 27. 44-Carson Short, 00:12.908[26]; 28.
37-Bryce Norris, 00:14.145[1]; 29. 16TH-Kevin Newton, 00:14.145[18]
Hot Laps: 1. 11-Michael Kofoid[28]
EVEN PLAYING FIELD: Robbie Price & Noah Gass Hope Southern Tracks
Create Equalizer
EASTABOGA, AL (March 23, 2023) Rarely do teams following the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign enter a weekend with a mostly
blank notebook.
The schedule is filled by tracks that have hosted The Greatest Show on
Dirt dozens of times and even a few that have cleared 100 races.
However, this weekend, the competitors and crews face a unique challenge
in the form of Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) and Magnolia Motor
Speedway (Columbus, MS). The tracks have combined to host only 12 races – 11
at Talladega and a single visit to The Mag. Even the 11 nights at the
Alabama oval occurred before most of the current roster’s time. Only three
of 2023’s full-timers have turned Talladega laps in World of Outlaws
competition. Of those three, only one of them has raced there with the
Series more than once.
While this fact might create a puzzle for some, it can also present
opportunity for the younger, less experienced drivers. Robbie Price and Noah
Gass have spent much of the past two seasons visiting racetracks for the
first time. Like many who sign in on Friday, the young duo will be debuting
at Talladega. Gass has made Magnolia laps as it’s the site of Series debut
in 2021, and it’ll be another new track for Price.
Going to racetracks for only the first or second time against the
nation’s top Sprint Car drivers is always a daunting task. And even though
that challenge still presents itself this weekend for Price and Gass,
they’ll at least hit the track knowing their competition doesn’t have
hundreds of more laps than them.
“Yeah, I definitely think it helps a little bit,” Price said of the more
even playing field. “Hopefully, going into this weekend we can adapt a
little bit quicker… We’ll see, though. I’ve watched some videos on the
places, but we’ll just have to wait and see once we get there.”
“It does bring some satisfaction to know that you have a notebook and
confidence in the setup and knowing what not to do,” Gass noted. “For guys
like us – me, Cody (Cordell), and Robby (McQuinn), it’s tough sometimes
because we’ve only been to most of these tracks once and some of them not at
all.”
The obstacle that Gass mentioned is one nearly every team in the pit area
will face this weekend. From the time the green flag flies in hot laps, crew
chiefs will have pens handy ready to fill the empty notebook pages while the
drivers jot down their own mental observations. With that said, how do those
behind the wheel approach an unfamiliar track like many will during the
two-night southern tilt?
“You watch hot laps, and then you run if off in there and hope it
sticks,” Gass said with a chuckle. “You just kind of feel it out and see how
you can make yourself faster. You see if you can find some banking in places
or grip or whatever. You try not to overthink it and you just go.”
For Price, he has the benefit of 15-time World of Outlaws Feature winner,
Jason Sides, in his corner as the car owner and crew chief. The Bartlett, TN
native moved into the different role last season, allowing Price to climb
aboard. With more than 1,000 Series starts under his belt, Sides has seen
many tracks on many occasions, including eight starts at Talladega.
“It’s really good,” Price said of Sides’ help. “Obviously, every track is
a little bit different. There’s always one little deal you kind of have to
figure out at every place, whether it’s a part to be on the track or a point
on the wall to aim at. So, it’s kind of a little shortcut for me with him
being able to point some of that stuff out for me right away. I don’t have
to learn necessarily the hard way.
“It helps, for sure, him having been to a lot of places we go to now. I’d
say it’s a big advantage.”
While both Gass and Price may both agree to some extent on this weekend’s
unique set of circumstances making them a little more comfortable in terms
of a smaller experience gap, they agree even stronger on something else.
Price is amid his rookie World of Outlaws campaign, and Gass is
navigating his second. Their racing careers and early experience on tour
have given them the knowledge that the most comfort comes from their own
personal laps and not however many they might have compared to the
competition.
“Going to new places is always fun, but it’s nice going back to places
where you have a notebook already and you know what to expect,” Price said.
“It’s really helpful,” Gass said of having experience. “Especially
thinking of Volusia (Speedway Park). We went there five, six or seven nights
in a row. It ends up being really beneficial for a feeling. It’s really
helpful to just be on the same track over and over and over, figure your
throttle out. Even being on the same track, it changes every night, so
you’re always learning. It’s nice going back to a track that you have a lot
of notes on. It makes Cody confident. I’m confident as a driver. You know
it’ll stick when you run it off into the corner.”
For tickets to the Friday, March 24, event at the Talladega Short Track,
and the Saturday, March 25, event at Magnolia Motor Speedway, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
Federated Auto Parts to be Title Sponsor of Texas Outlaw
Nationals at Devil’s Bowl
MESQUITE, TX (March 23, 2023) – Further expanding its
support with the World of Outlaws, Federated Auto Parts will
serve as the title sponsor of the Texas Outlaw Nationals at
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, March 31-April 1.
The iconic auto parts brand will be featured around the
historic Texas track, which hosted the first World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car event in 1978.
“This is an exciting opportunity to have Federated Auto
Parts associated with the most historic venue and one of the
biggest events on the World of Outlaws schedule,” said J.R.
Bishop, director of event marketing & member services,
Federated Auto Parts. “We can’t wait to bring the Federated
brand to the passionate Texas fanbase.”
The two-day race will be one of the biggest Spring
events, featuring a more than $120,000 overall purse with
Friday night’s race paying $10,000 to win and Saturday
night’s Feature paying $20,000 to win.
Federated Auto Parts joined the World of Outlaws at the
beginning of the year in a multi-year deal, serving as the
title sponsor of DIRTcar Nationals – and will add its name
to three more events this season. Also, Federated Car Care
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Kasey Kahne talks racing at Talladega Short Track,
Talladega Superspeedway
EASTABOGA, AL (March 22, 2023) – The racing is intense.
Everything happens at an accelerated pace. The smallest
mistake can cost you so much.
That’s how Kasey Kahne described racing at Talladega.
Both Talladega tracks – the Superspeedway and the Talladega
Short Track across the street, where the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be racing, Friday,
March 24.
“Any Sprint Car race, it’s so intense and things are
happening all the time,” Kahne said. “And the same thing at
Talladega (Superspeedway).
“That restrictor plate stuff is so close together. The
slightest mistake, you’re in the big one. Definitely
different there. But very intense in all of it.”
He spent 15 years running full-time with the NASCAR Cup
Series and made 30 starts at the Talladega Superspeedway in
that span.
Now, as a full-time World of Outlaws competitor, Kahne,
of Enumclaw, WA, said Sprint Car is what he enjoys most. But
when he was in NASCAR, restrictor plate racing held that
sentiment. He was comfortable with the close-quarters, tense
racing, atmosphere both forms of racing produce. And while
he stopped short of saying his Sprint Car conditioning
helped his restrictor plate racing, Kahne admitted it didn't
hurt.
“You’re relying so much on runs and your spotter and
people making the right decisions,” he said about racing at
the big track. “It always showed over the years that certain
guys, certain spotters understood it a little better and did
a better job, and I think that is a completely different
kind of racing than Sprint Car race. But the intensity and
things can happen so quick at either one of them, that is
very similar. Sprint Car races are very intense at all
times.”
Kahne’s sole start at the Talladega Short Track came in
2011 – the Series’ last visit to the 1/3-mile Alabama
facility. In attendance as driver and race promoter, he
finished eighth.
While the Short Track is vastly different than the
Superspeedway across the street, it's still just as fun.
“It’s a neat little track,” Kahne said. “It’s wide and
really racy. I raced there once and watched it a few
different times. It can be a great place. It can be sketchy
running the top. There’s a little cushion there. You can get
over that, over the edge and off over. It’s a very cool like
track. I’m looking forward to it. Have been.”
A win would be his first at either Talladega track – he
finished second twice at the Superspeedway in the Cup
Series. And while that’s his goal, he’s mainly focused on
keeping his Fuel Me #9 car in the top 10 on a consistent
basis.
Kahne earned his second podium with the World of Outlaws
at Volusia Speedway Park this year, but has finishes of
11th, 17th, 13th, 16th and 21st in the other five events.
However, the Series has only visited two tracks, so far, due
to weather cancellations. Talladega will be the third
different track of the season. Then, the Series will visit
Magnolia Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 25 – where Kahne
finished fifth in 2021.
“My biggest thing is to keep getting better as a driver,”
he said. “I feel, every so many races, more confident in
what I’m doing behind the wheel. I like that. I like feeling
more understanding of what’s going on. Things happen quick,
so when you don’t think about it and just do it, it seems to
always go better. I think I’m getting closer to that, which
has been nice.
“I just want to run in the top 10 all the time. That’s no
different than anyone else. But all the time I want to be in
the top 10. We’re getting closer to that. That’s the biggest
thing for me. If we’re there, and running better than that
at times, it would be awesome to win some races. But to
ultimately run in the top 10 all the time is definitely what
we’re shooting for.”
The one-day event at the Talladega Short Track will be a
change from the NASCAR weekends at the Talladega
Superspeedway, but Kahne said he still expects the same
atmosphere.
“I think the fans and the way they support the racing
around that area, it’s just a different feel for sure,” he
said. “It will be really cool to go race a World of Outlaws
race there.”
For tickets to the Friday, March 24, event at the
Talladega Short Track, and the Saturday, March 25, event at
Magnolia Motor Speedway, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the
action live on DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Double Header
Down South at Talladega, Magnolia Awaits World of Outlaws
Points are Tightening Between Gravel,
Macedo, and Schuchart Heading into Alabama and Mississippi
EASTABOGA, AL (March 21, 2023) - After a quick trip to
Pennsylvania to conclude the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown,
the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are
southbound. The Greatest Show on Dirt is gearing up for its
only appearances of the year in a pair of neighboring southern
states, Alabama and Mississippi.
For the first time since 2011, the World of Outlaws will
invade Talladega Short Track this Friday, March 24, marking the
12th Series visit to the Eastaboga, AL track. The following day
the tour travels one state west for the second ever trip to
Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS).
TALLADEGA TICKETS
MAGNOLIA TICKETS
Here are some of this weekend’s top storylines:
MARCHIN’ MACEDO: The month of March has been
especially kind to Carson Macedo. Behind the wheel of the Jason
Johnson Racing #41, Macedo has picked up a win and posted a 3.5
average finish through four races this month. The Lemoore, CA
native is also fresh off claiming the inaugural Low-E Insulation
Spring Showdown mini-series, banking him an extra $10,000.
The recent stretch of strength has brought Macedo within 12
points of the championship lead heading into the southern stint.
Macedo is one of many who will be making his Talladega debut.
His lone drive at Magnolia in 2021 saw him finish 21st after a
mechanical issue ended his night prematurely.
EVEN PLAYING FIELD?: The pair of races will
present an interesting challenge to teams with such limited
notebooks. Of the current full-time roster, only three drivers
have turned laps at Talladega in World of Outlaws competition.
At Magnolia, the only set of data to pull from is the 2021
Series debut at the facility.
With the unique set of circumstances facing crews, this
weekend presents a potential opportunity for younger drivers to
notch a career best finish or even grab their inaugural World of
Outlaws win.
Robbie Price continues to navigate his rookie campaign and
hopes this weekend can yield strong results. He’ll have the
benefit of his car owner/crew chief, Jason Sides, who has driven
in eight World of Outlaws Features at Talladega, posting a pair
of top 10s. Price already tallied his third career Series top-10
this season at Volusia Speedway Park.
Noah Gass is another driver on the rise who hopes to perform
well this weekend. While he didn’t qualify for the Feature, Gass
made his World of Outlaws debut at Magnolia in 2021. Two years
later he returns as a sophomore on the tour.
TALLADEGA TRACK TIME: The trio of active
World of Outlaws who’ve competed at Talladega in Series
competition hope the experience proves advantageous.
David Gravel may serve as inspiration for those seeking their
first win. In 2011, as a 19-year-old, Gravel claimed his first
World of Outlaws win at the red clay oval. The current driver of
the Big Game Motorsports #2 outdueled a red-hot Jason Meyers in
the Series most recent Talladega appearance for the first of his
now 79 victories. The Watertown, CT native heads into the
weekend as the points leader.
Donny Schatz finished behind Gravel that night, and the
10-time Series champion enters this weekend as the most
experienced active competitor at the Alabama track. The Tony
Stewart Racing/Curb Agajanian driver has competed in all 11
World of Outlaws races hosted by Talladega. Schatz is yet to win
at the facility but has been close with five top-five finishes
including a pair of runner-ups.
Kasey Kahne was also present in 2011, operating within dual
roles. The race took place during a NASCAR Cup Series weekend at
Talladega Superspeedway – less than 10 minutes away from the
Talladega Short Track – and Kahne served as a promoter and
driver for the World of Outlaws race. The Enumclaw, WA native
finished eighth that night, notching one of his now 34 career
Series top 10s.
MAGNOLIA MASTERS: A few current World of
Outlaws full-timers took a liking to Magnolia during the Series’
inaugural race in 2021.
Sheldon Haudenschild came away with the victory that night,
making a late pass for the lead and pacing the final six
circuits. The Wooster, OH native has been one of the most
consistent drivers this season with five top 10s in six races
aboard the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing #17.
The driver Haudenschild passed for the top spot was Logan
Schuchart. The Shark Racing pilot still finished runner-up at
Magnolia after leading the opening 24 laps, earning one of his
now 121 World of Outlaws podiums. The Hanover, PA native
currently sits third in points (14 behind Gravel) this season,
having finished no worse than eighth. He and Macedo are the only
two yet to miss the top 10.
Completing the Magnolia podium in 2021 was four-time and
defending World of Outlaws champion, Brad Sweet. “The Big Cat”
enters this weekend carrying the momentum of runner-ups in two
of the last three Features.
Oddly enough, the next three in the finishing order that
night was the aforementioned trio of drivers with Talladega
experience. Donny Schatz, Kasey Kahne (started 23rd), and David
Gravel filled positions fourth through sixth. After those three
it was current Series Rookie of the Year contender, Gio Scelzi,
in seventh.
‘DEGA AND THE MAG CONNECTIONS: A couple
current members of the World of Outlaws roster have ties to
previous events at both tracks despite not having raced at them
in the form of car ownership.
Spencer Bayston has the benefit of driving for CJB
Motorsports, who took part in the 2021 event at Magnolia,
finishing 15th with Brent Marks. Bayston has been building some
momentum recently. After finishes of 16th, 19th, and 12th to
begin the year, the Lebanon, IN native has improved to the tune
of sixth, fifth, and 11th in his last three races.
James McFadden is behind the wheel of a car that nearly
snagged a Talladega triumph – the Roth Motorsports #83. Back in
2003, Tim Shaffer drove the Beef Packers machine to a Talladega
runner-up. McFadden has already won once this season in Florida
and looks for more southern success.
INVADERS: In addition to the crop of
full-time World of Outlaws, more talented drivers are planning
to venture into Alabama and Mississippi.
Rico Abreu is fresh off topping his first Sprint Car race of
the year with The Greatest Show on Dirt at Lincoln Speedway, and
he’s aiming for more this weekend. However, Talladega and
Magnolia will be a new experiences for the St. Helena, CA driver
as he’s yet to compete at either track.
Buddy Kofoid has competed in every World of Outlaws race this
season with CMS Racing and plans to continue to do so through at
least Talladega and Magnolia. The 21-year-old has been
consistent with a pair of podiums and four top 10s so far.
If you can’t make it to the track, watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
– Friday, March 24 at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL
– Saturday, March 25 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (6/84 Races)
1. 2 – David Gravel (852 PTS); 2. 41 – Carson Macedo (-12PTS)
3. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-14PTS); 4. 49 – Brad Sweet (-40PTS) 5.
11 – Michael Kofoid (-48PTS) 6. – 83 James McFadden (-60PTS); 7.
17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-66PTS); 8. 5 – Spencer Bayston
(-90PTS); 9. 15 – Donny Schatz (-92PTS); 10. 13 – Justin Peck
(-112 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (4 Drivers):
3 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
1 win – James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83), Carson Macedo
(Jason Johnson Racing #41), Rico Abreu (Rico Abreu Racing #24)
FEATURE LAPS LED (9 Drivers):
54 laps – David Gravel
30 laps – James McFadden
22 laps – Brad Sweet
21 laps – Carson Macedo
13 laps – Rico Abreu
11 laps – Buddy Kofoid
10 laps – Anthony Macri, Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi
LOW-E INSULATION QUICKTIME AWARDS (5 Drivers):
2 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart, Brian Brown,
Donny Schatz
HEAT RACE WINNERS (13 Drivers):
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo,
David Gravel
2 Heat Wins – Brent Marks
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian Brown, Spencer Bayston,
Gio Scelzi, Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich, Freddie Rahmer, Brad
Sweet
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (22 Drivers):
5 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, David Gravel
4 Dashes – Carson Macedo
3 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob Allen, Brad Sweet
2 Dashes – Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Danny
Dietrich, Spencer Bayston
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Sheldon Haudenschild, Robbie Price,
Cory Eliason, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Gio Scelzi, Kasey
Kahne, Freddie Rahmer, Rico Abreu, Devon Borden
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (4 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Gio Scelzi
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (5 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss
1 Hard Charger – Tyler Courtney, Donny Schatz, James
McFadden, Gio Scelzi
PODIUM FINISHES (12 Drivers):
4 Podiums – David Gravel
2 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo, Brad Sweet
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden,
Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Jacob Allen, Rico Abreu, Devon Borden
TOP 10 FINISHES (24 Drivers):
6 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
5 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild, Brad Sweet, David Gravel
4 Top 10s – Buddy Kofoid, James McFadden
3 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Justin Peck
2 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Spencer Bayston, Brent Marks, Danny
Dietrich
1 Top 10 – Aaron Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss, Cory Eliason, Kasey
Kahne, Robbie Price, Tyler Courtney, Zeb Wise, Jacob Allen, Rico
Abreu, Devon Borden, Gio Scelzi
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
David Gravel (2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
James McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
Carson Macedo (1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL /
David Gravel (3)
6. Sat, March 18 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Rico
Abreu (1)
ONE FOR ONE: Rico Abreu Masters Lincoln
for World of Outlaws Win in First Race of 2023; Carson Macedo Claims
Spring Showdown Title
Abreu earns 10th Series win while Macedo banks
$10,000 with Spring Showdown championship
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA (March 18, 2023) - Rico Abreu made a powerful
opening statement for his 2023 Sprint Car season.
On a night that was all about World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Cars battling the PA Posse, it was a driver not fitting into either
category coming out on top. Making his 2023 World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car season debut, Abreu topped a thriller at Lincoln
Speedway (Abbottstown, PA) on Saturday night in the Low-E Insulation
Spring Showdown finale. The St. Helena, CA native outdueled four-time
and defending Series champion, Brad Sweet, in the 35-lap Feature to take
home the $10,000 check.
The victory marked his 10th with The Greatest Show on Dirt and first
in the state of Pennsylvania. Abreu became the 48th different driver to
reach double digit World of Outlaws wins and only the eighth from the
state of California.
Needless to say, Abreu was thrilled for he and his #24 crew to come
out swinging so forcefully to begin his year.
“It’s an incredible feeling,” Abreu said. “It’s incredible for my
team. I think that’s the coolest part for me is for my team to
experience something like that. Those are definitely difficult wins to
come by.”
The majority of the 35 laps proved to be a three-horse race between
Abreu, Sweet, and Raymond, WA native turned PA Posse driver, Devon
Borden.
Sweet controlled the early portion of the race, taking off from the
pole position. The driver of the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 faced an early
challenge from Freddie Rahmer as traffic became a factor early on.
However, on lap nine Rahmer’s chances vanished as he nosed into Sweet’s
tail tank and spun in Turn one.
Rahmer’s misfortune moved Borden into the runner-up spot. On the
ensuing restart, it appeared as if Sweet may get away, but lapped
traffic again posed an issue for him, allowing Borden to close in.
Around the halfway point, Borden made one valiant attempt at the lead as
he drew even with Sweet down the front straightaway, but Sweet got his
elbows up and pulled away after catching a glimpse of the
Shuttlesworth-Stehman #23 to his outside.
“I actually thought there, for a minute, we were going to have a
really good shot to win,” Borden said of the battle with Sweet. “We were
really fast, had a really good car. I was just trying to stay patient
and got to Sweet there a couple of times and was really close to him.”
Only a lap after Sweet put some distance between himself and Borden,
Abreu’s car began to come alive as he rolled by Borden and set his
sights on Sweet. Shortly after taking the runner-up spot, Abreu closed
on “The Big Cat” and tossed a slider on him to take the lead coming to
13 laps to go. Abreu gave plenty of credit to his legendary crew chief,
Ricky Warner, and his work on the wrenches for his late race speed.
“Ricky is obviously a very experienced crew chief and understands the
ability to adapt quickly when it comes to crew chief decisions on
racetracks that develop throughout the night,” Abreu said. “My car was
unbelievably fast tonight. I was really lucky to get good track position
and not have to fight too hard to get up front. Toward the end of the
race, my car just kept getting better and better.”
After Abreu took the lead, there was no looking back as he pulled
ahead and ultimately took the checkered flag with nearly a two second
advantage over Sweet. A win to kick off his racing season left Abreu
feeling especially grateful for his situation.
“I have some great partners,” Abreu said. “Everybody just does an
unbelievable job. It’s just really cool to sit back and see it and see
everybody involved and how pleasuring it is to me to be in this
position. It’s unbelievable.”
Behind Abreu, Sweet finished on the podium for the second time this
year, earning the 259th of his illustrious career with the World of
Outlaws. The Grass Valley, CA native felt encouraged with the result but
also couldn’t help but think of what could’ve been after leading the
opening 22 circuits.
“Overall tonight, we were pretty happy with our car, finishing second
even though we were leading laps and up front,” Sweet explained. “I just
felt we were a little off in the A (main), but this is a tough field of
cars. And with new tires and a lot of unknowns, you just don’t know how
these nights are going to go, so we’re pretty happy with second with our
Napa Auto Parts car.”
Rounding out the podium in just his 14th career World of Outlaws
Feature start was Borden, marking his first career Series top-three.
“It honestly means the world just to be running out here in
Pennsylvania against the absolute best in the world and running up front
and contending for wins, you know,” Borden said. “We’ve come a long way,
didn’t think I’d be here this soon. It’s really cool.”
One spot behind Borden was a hard charging Carson Macedo. The Jason
Johnson Racing driver moved up from ninth to fourth, enough to make him
the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown champion and pocket an extra
$10,000.
“It means a lot to us,” Macedo said. “I think it’s something really
cool they put together that hopefully they continue to do in the future.
I feel like all the people from Low-E Insulation, that’s a good chunk of
change for them to put out.”
David Gravel and Brad Sweet finished second and third in the Spring
Showdown standings to take home the remaining portion of the point fund
with Gravel taking $6,000 and Sweet claiming $4,000.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will take
on a down south double header as next weekend (March 24-25), Talladega
Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) and Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS)
host The Greatest Show on Dirt. For tickets, CLICK
HERE
If you can’t make it to the track, watch live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS
A Feature (35 Laps): 1. 24-Rico Abreu[3]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 3.
23-Devon Borden[4]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[9]; 5. 13-Justin Peck[12]; 6.
48-Danny Dietrich[7]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 8. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[21]; 9. 19-Brent Marks[13]; 10. 2-David Gravel[6]; 11. 5-Spencer
Bayston[8]; 12. 11-Michael Kofoid[10]; 13. 83-James McFadden[25]; 14.
27-Chris Windom[16]; 15. 39M-Anthony Macri[19]; 16. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[27]; 17. 16-Matt Campbell[11]; 18. 15H-Sam Hafertepe
Jr[22]; 19. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[30]; 20. 15-Donny Schatz[28]; 21. 9-Kasey
Kahne[29]; 22. 1A-Jacob Allen[15]; 23. 8D-Billy Dietrich[14]; 24. 69-Tim
Glatfelter[20]; 25. 91-Kyle Reinhardt[18]; 26. 99M-Kyle Moody[26]; 27.
5W-Lucas Wolfe[23]; 28. 44-Dylan Norris[24]; 29. 8-Freddie Rahmer[2];
30. 1M-Landon Myers[17]
Heavy Rain Cancels Friday’s World of Outlaws Event at Williams Grove
Speedway
Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown title to be determined at Lincoln
Speedway, March 18
MECHANICSBURG, PA (March 17, 2023) – With heavy overnight rain and cold
temperatures continuing today and lasting into this evening at Williams
Grove Speedway, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and track
officials have canceled Friday’s event.
If you purchased a reserved ticket in advance through the World of
Outlaws for the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown at Williams Grove, March
17, you will receive a face-value credit to your MyDirtTickets.com account –
good for two years – to be used toward any World of Outlaws event available
at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. If a credit to your account does not work for
you, then you have until April 17 to request a refund.
If you purchased your ticket through the speedway, visit
WilliamsGrove.com for more information.
The World of Outlaws now turns its attention to the final round of the
Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown at Lincoln Speedway, Saturday, March 18,
with a good forecast and Hot Laps set to start at 5pm (ET). For tickets,
CLICK HERE.
Current Series points leader David Gravel and Carson Macedo are tied for
the points lead of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown mini-series.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz is 22 points back in third.
Whoever comes out on top as the highest points earner at the end of the
Lincoln event will win $10,000 from Low-E Insulation. Second will get $6,000
and third will get $4,000.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
POUNCING IN PA: Brad Sweet, Eric Prutzman Building Off Pennsylvania
Strides
By Alex Nieten
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Return to Federated Auto Parts
Raceway, April 14-15
PEVELY, MO (March 15, 2023) – For the fourth consecutive year, the World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will bring The Greatest
Show on Dirt back to Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 for a spring
doubleheader.
Like fighter jets in a gymnasium, the premier drivers in Sprint Car
racing, including 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz, four-time and
reigning champion Brad Sweet, current Series points leader David Gravel and
several more, will duel around the 1/3-mile track, April 14-15.
The World of Outlaws will be joined by the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota both nights, featuring rising stars like Jade Avedisian,
Chase McDermand, Cannon McIntosh, Kyle Jones and more.
TICKETS:
CLICK HERE
Early Storylines:
MACEDO ON THE MOVE: Carson Macedo and his Jason Johnson
Racing team are off to a strong start this year, with one win and yet to
finish outside the top 10 in the first five races.
Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 proved to be a good track for he and
the team last year, picking up their first two victories there – one in
April and the Night Before the Ironman in August.
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 has
been a good stop for Brad Sweet and his Kasey Kahne Racing team along their
way to the Series championship the last four years. They’ve picked up at
least one win the last four years at the track, including last year’s
prestigious Ironman 55.
They’ll be poised to keep that streak going this year as they chase a
fifth consecutive World of Outlaws title.
HAUD’S PLAYGROUND: While shut out of a victory last
year, Sheldon Haudenschild has made Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 his
personal playground the last few years. When he finds the top lane around
the small oval, his NOS Energy Drink #17 car tends to become untouchable.
However, Haudenschild has yet to win at I-55 in the spring. He's won the
Ironman 55 twice – in 2019 and 2021 – and won the Night Before the Ironman
in 2020.
Previous Winners:
2022 – Carson Macedo on April 16 & August 5, Brad Sweet on August 6
2021 – Brad Sweet on April 2, Brad Sweet on April 3, Sheldon Haudenschild on
Aug. 6, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 7
2020 – Brad Sweet on May 22, Kyle Larson on May 23, Sheldon Haudenschild on
Aug. 7, Kyle Larson on Aug. 8
2019 – Brad Sweet on Aug 2, Sheldon Haudenschild on Aug. 3
2018 – Daryn Pittman on April 21, Rico Abreu on Aug. 3, Logan Schuchart on
Aug. 4
2017 – Daryn Pittman on Aug. 4
2016 – David Gravel on Aug. 5, Rico Abreu on Aug. 6
2015 – Christopher Bell on May 2, Donny Schatz on Aug. 7, Shane Stewart on
Aug. 8
2014 – Sammy Swindell on April 26, Paul McMahan on Aug. 1, Kerry Madsen on
Aug. 2
2013 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 3
2012 – Craig Dollansky on Oct. 13, Jason Sides on Oct. 13
2011 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 5
2010 – Joey Saldana on April 17, Tim Shaffer on Aug. 6, Jason Meyers on Aug.
7
2009 – Craig Dollansky on Aug. 7, Joey Saldana on Aug. 8
2008 – Jason Meyers on April 5
2007 – Joey Saldana on July 7
2006 – Donny Schatz on April 1, Brooke Tatnell on July 8
2005 – Kraig Kinser on April 2, Chad Kemenah on July 8
2004 – Craig Dollansky on April 17, Danny Lasoski on Aug. 7
2003 – Steve Kinser on April 12, Tyler Walker on July 12
2002 – Jac Haudenschild on March 30, Daryn Pittman on July 13
2001 – Randy Hannagan on March 24, Stevie Smith on July 14
2000 – Jac Haudenschild on July 22
1999 – Jac Haudenschild on July 24
1998 – Stevie Smith on July 25, Andy Hillenburg on Oct. 10
1997 – Mark Kinser on May 18, Sammy Swindell on Oct. 11
1996 – Mark Kinser on June 12
1992 – Steve Kinser on June 10
1991 – Sammy Swindell on May 4
1990 – Sammy Swindell on April 14
1989 – Doug Wolfgang on April 15, Doug Wolfgang on Aug. 11
1988 – Steve Kinser on April 23
1987 – Brad Doty on April 22, Steve Kinser on Sept. 25
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1 MONTH ALERT: Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Return to I-55 with World of
Outlaws
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will join
the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars for the doubleheader weekend in Missouri
PEVELY, MO (March 15, 2023) – Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 will
welcome the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota for the second
time in the Series’ history, April 14-15.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets made their debut at the 1/3-mile track last
August, giving fans two thrilling shows with the best drivers in the
division. They’ll do so again in the spring with $4,000 to win on the line
Friday night and a $5,000 payday available Saturday night.
Like the last event, the Series will be paired with the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars again, featuring drivers like 10-time Series
champion Donny Schatz, four-time and reigning champion Brad Sweet and
current Series points leader David Gravel.
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Early Storylines:
CRUM REPEAT?: Chance Crum, who is contending for the
Xtreme Outlaw title this year with Rudeen Racing, won the Series’ first
visit to Federated Auto Parts Raceway – his first national Midget win.
He’ll have four chances to try and repeat this year, starting with the
spring event. He’s started off the season with one top-five finish during
the two-day season-opening event at the Southern Illinois Center.
EARLY CONTENDERS: Cannon McIntosh and Jade Avedisian
kicked off the 2023 season with wins at the Southern Illinois Center. For
McIntosh, it was his second Series victory, while Avedisian picked up her
third Series victory – continuing her title as winningest driver with the
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets.
Avedisian left Illinois with the points lead and fellow championship
chaser Kyle Jones in second. While he didn’t pick up a win at the Center, he
was consistent with a top five and two top-10 finishes.
Of the three drivers, Jones is the only one to have scored a top-10
finish at Federated Auto Parts Raceway with the Series. McIntosh did not
compete in the event last year.
DAUM’S REBUILDING: Defending Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
champion Zach Daum, has an entirely new program in 2023. His own car and his
own team.
He had an up and down weekend in the season-opener, finishing fifth the
first night and then a DNF the second. I-55 could be a welcome sight when he
gets there after two top-five finishes at the track last year.
Previous Winners:
2022 – Chance Crum on Aug. 5, Michael Pickens on Aug. 6
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws vs. PA Posse Battles at Williams
Grove, Lincoln Set to Conclude Spring Showdown
World of Outlaws look to regain control of rivalry while Posse hope to
maintain
Sprint Car racing’s best rivalry is getting an early start in 2023.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will invade
Pennsylvania for two nights, March 17-18, rekindling the annual World of
Outlaws vs. PA Posse battle. The pair of shows will serve as the conclusion
to the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown mini-series.
First up on Friday, March 17, is a trip to the famed Williams Grove
Speedway. The night will mark the World of Outlaws 230th visit to the
Mechanicsburg, PA facility. Then, Saturday, March 18, takes teams down the
road to Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA) for the Spring Showdown finale
where the $20,000 mini-series point fund will be distributed.
The World of Outlaws are looking to bounce back after a sub-par showing
against the Posse in 2022, and the Pennsylvanians aim to keep the rivalry
tilted in their favor. Last year PA locals earned bragging rights by
claiming six of the nine battles including the final four of the season. The
Pennsylvania fans are sure to remind the World of Outlaws of how 2022
unfolded as the tour rolls into town this weekend.
Let’s look at some of the top storylines:
CHAMPIONSHIP FORM: David Gravel has come out on fire to begin 2023.
The Big Game Motorsports driver has three wins and a runner-up through
five Features this season, marking the first time since 2019 (Daryn Pittman)
a driver has finished inside the top-two in four of the first five races.
The stout results have him atop the championship standings by 20 points.
This weekend presents an excellent chance for Gravel to continue building
momentum. Williams Grove is Gravel’s winningest track on his World of
Outlaws record with eight of his 79 wins coming at the half-mile. The
Watertown, CT native is also a former Series winner at Lincoln (2017) and
has finished no worse than seventh in his last six trips to Abbottstown.
In addition to his championship lead, Gravel is also tied for the top
spot of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown standings.
MACEDO’S HOT START: The driver tied with David Gravel for the Low-E
Insulation Spring Showdown title and the $10,000 reward that comes with it
is Carson Macedo. The Lemoore, CA native has a win, a 5.4 avg. finish, and
is yet to miss the top-10 this season.
The wheelman of the Jason Johnson Racing #41 is a two-time Williams Grove
World of Outlaws winner, topping a pair of 2021 races, including the 2021
National Open. Macedo’s best Series finish at Lincoln is third in his most
recent attempt, but he’s won with the All-Star Circuit of Champions at the
3/8-mile track (2018).
DONNY’S DOMINANCE: Donny Schatz owns 307 career World of Outlaws Feature
wins, and Williams Grove has been the largest contributor to that tally.
The 10-time Series champion is a 21-time winner at Williams Grove
including a record six National Open titles. Only Steve Kinser (38 Williams
Grove wins) is ahead of Schatz. The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing
driver’s recent record at the half-mile (nine podiums in last 20 starts)
suggest another potential strong run on Friday.
While Schatz’ record isn’t as strong at Lincoln, he is a former winner
there (2016) and owns five top-fives in 13 starts.
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PENNSYLVANIA POUNCE: For most of his career, Brad Sweet had been unable
to find the top step of the podium at both Williams Grove and Lincoln, but
“The Big Cat” changed that over the past two seasons.
In 2021, the Grass Valley, CA native won in his 10th Series attempt at
Lincoln. Then, last year the Kasey Kahne Racing driver finally crossed
Williams Grove off his win list after more than 50 unsuccessful tries.
Sweet hopes for more PA success to shake off some early season struggles
as he’s only notched one top-five so far through five races.
FAMILIAR WATERS: The Shark Racing duo of Logan Schuchart and Jacob Allen
are among those on the World of Outlaws tour that began their careers racing
with the Posse.
Back in 2011, Schuchart nearly won his World of Outlaws debut, briefly
taking the lead from Jason Meyers at Williams Grove before having an issue.
Fifty-four starts later, and the 30-year-old is still chasing his first
Series victory at the iconic track. He’s won an All-Star race there and owns
four World of Outlaws podiums.
Schuchart is currently second in Series points, having already tallied
four top fives and boasting a 4.8 avg. finish.
Allen had struggled at Williams Grove for several years, but he’s turned
that narrative around in recent history. Allen carries a streak of three
consecutive top-10s at the paperclip shaped track heading into Friday.
The driver of the Shark Racing #1A is also the most recent Series winner
at Lincoln, claiming last year’s Gettysburg Clash in what was a wildly
popular win in front of hometown fans.
FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: Over the years, Williams Grove has proven to
be a place capable of producing first time World of Outlaws winners, and
it’s true for three drivers currently on tour.
Brock Zearfoss claimed the opening night of 2017 Summer Nationals in only
his eighth Series Feature start. The win came aboard Aaron Long’s #58, and
now the Jonestown, PA native looks for a win aboard his family-owned #3Z as
he continues his third year with the World of Outlaws.
A few months after Zearfoss’ breakthrough, James McFadden wheeled the
Highlands #3 to a National Open prelim triumph for his first victory. The
33-year-old is fresh off delivering Roth Motorsports’ 100th Series win and
aims to add to the tally.
One year later, a rising star named Gio Scelzi topped a National Open
prelim driving Bernie Stuebgen’s Indy Race Parts #71, becoming the youngest
winner in Series history – at 16 years old. That record still stands as the
now 21-year-old is a rookie on the World of Outlaws tour with KCP Racing.
POSSE POWERHOUSES: As always when the World of Outlaws venture into
Pennsylvania, a few of the locals stand out as favorites to keep the
trophies in the host state. Williams Grove has been a prime location for
Posse glory over the years, especially last season thanks in large part to
one man.
Lance Dewease may be the greatest driver in Williams Grove history, and
2022 helped support that case. The Fayetteville, PA native claimed a trio of
World of Outlaws races at “The Grove” last year, helping elevate his record
win tally at the track to 111. Of the 57-year-old’s 20 career Series
victories, 17 have come at the Mechanicsburg half-mile. Only Steve Kinser
(38), Donny Schatz (21), and Mark Kinser (18) have won more in World of
Outlaws competition at Williams Grove than the driver of the historic Kreitz
Racing #69K. Dewease has also won with the World of Outlaws at Lincoln,
topping a 2019 race.
Brent Marks also chalked one up for the Posse in 2022, winning the Morgan
Cup at Williams Grove in May. Three of Marks’ 12 career Series victories
have occurred at the half-mile. The former World of Outlaws full-timer owns
several Lincoln triumphs but still seeks his first with The Greatest Show on
Dirt.
Anthony Macri was responsible for the other two Posse victories last
year, claiming a pair of Port Royal races for his first two World of Outlaws
wins. The Dillsburg, PA native has been banging on the door of a Williams
Grove World of Outlaws win with seven top-fives in his last 10 starts. “The
Concrete Kid” has also finished within the top five in the two most recent
Series races at Lincoln.
PLENTY OF PA: In addition to the local favorites, Pennsylvania’s healthy
Sprint Car landscape features many more capable of running up front with the
country’s best drivers.
Danny Dietrich has been one of the Posse’s strongest forces over the
years. Four his five World of Outlaws wins have arrived at Lincoln and
Williams Grove as he’s split two apiece at each facility. The driver of the
Gary Kauffman #48 hasn’t visited Victory Lane with the World of Outlaws
since 2019, but he looks to change that this weekend.
Freddie Rahmer’s one World of Outlaws victory came in 2018 at Lincoln.
The Salfordville, PA native has already topped two local races at Lincoln
this year in the Eichelberger #8. Rahmer also has plenty of Williams Grove
success, posting two of his four career World of Outlaws podiums in
Mechanicsburg.
More local names to watch include Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover, PA), Matt
Campbell (Fawn Grove, PA), T.J. Stutts (Liverpool, PA), Dylan Cisney (Port
Royal, PA), Dylan Norris (Hanover, PA), Kyle Moody (Lewisberry, PA) and
more.
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THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
- Friday, March 17 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA
- Saturday, March 18 at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (5/87 Races)
1. 2 – David Gravel (722 PTS); 2. 1S – Logan Schuchart (-20 PTS); 3. 41 –
Carson Macedo (-24 PTS); 4. 11 – Michael Kofoid (-44 PTS); 5. 83 – James
McFadden (-54 PTS); 6. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-54 PTS); 7. 49 – Brad
Sweet (-56 PTS); 8. 15 – Donny Schatz (-72 PTS); 9. 5 – Spencer Bayston (-88
PTS); 10. 9 – Kasey Kahne (-92 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers):
3 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
1 win – James McFadden, Roth Motorsports #83, Carson Macedo, Jason
Johnson Racing #41
FEATURE LAPS LED (7 Drivers):
54 laps – David Gravel
30 laps – James McFadden
21 laps – Carson Macedo
11 laps – Buddy Kofoid
10 laps – Anthony Macri, Cory Eliason
9 laps – Gio Scelzi
LOW-E INSULATION QUICKTIME AWARDS (5 Drivers):
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo, Brian Brown,
Donny Schatz
HEAT RACE WINNERS (9 Drivers):
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo
2 Heat Wins – Brent Marks, David Gravel
1 Heat Win – James McFadden, Brian Brown, Spencer Bayston, Gio Scelzi,
Donny Schatz
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (19 Drivers):
4 Dashes – David Gravel, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
3 Dashes – Buddy Kofoid, Jacob Allen
2 Dashes – Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Donny Schatz, Brad Sweet
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, Sheldon Haudenschild, Robbie
Price, Cory Eliason, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston, Gio
Scelzi, Kasey Kahne
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (3 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller, Sheldon Haudenschild
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (4 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Brock Zearfoss
1 Hard Charger – Tyler Courtney, Donny Schatz, James McFadden
PODIUM FINISHES (10 Drivers):
4 Podiums – David Gravel
2 Podiums – Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Brad Sweet,
Brian Brown, Kasey Kahne, Jacob Allen
TOP 10 FINISHES (20 Drivers):
5 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Buddy Kofoid, David Gravel, James McFadden
3 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
2 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Justin Peck, Spencer Bayston
1 Top 10 – Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Brock Zearfoss, Cory Eliason,
Danny Dietrich, Kasey Kahne, Robbie Price, Tyler Courtney, Zeb Wise
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel
(1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel
(2)
3. Sat, Feb 11* / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / James
McFadden (1)
4. Sun, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo
(1)
5. Mon, March 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel
(3)
Avedisian Wins Finale in Du Quoin
After Hard Battle with Meseraull
Meseraull P16 following contact with Avedisian, McDermand
runner-up from 12th
DU QUOIN, IL (March 11, 2023) – The winningest driver in Series history is
back in Victory Lane. Jade Avedisian captured her third career Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series presented by
Toyota Feature win Saturday night in only her second career start in the
Southern Illinois Center.
It didn’t take long for the young Californian to find success with her new
team at Keith Kunz Motorsports, scoring the $5,000 check in her second race
piloting KKM’s signature Mobil 1, Spike/Toyota #71. But en route to finding
that near-instant success, Avedisian was tasked with going head-to-head with
one of the most accomplished indoor racers – Thomas Meseraull.
Meseraull, the 42-year-old open wheel veteran and two-time winner in the
Center, was the first to challenge 16-year-old Avedisian after she got out
to the early lead from the pole. Meseraull gradually ascended from his
fifth-place starting spot into third by Lap 10 and was immediately met with
a chance to overtake both cars in front of him.
With a head full of steam as he crossed the stripe on Lap 11, Meseraull
swept by Kyle Jones through Turns 1-2 on the top side and made a bee-line
for Avedisian in 3-4. Using the same maneuver – right-rear tire against the
cushion and throttle to the floor – Meseraull powered around Avedisian for
the lead and began to set his own pace.
“Early on, I could see that the track was going to start moving up,”
Meseraull said. “It was time to go. I was faster than the guys in front of
me.”
“The first 10 laps, I was around the bottom, and I kinda felt like it was
gonna go away; just wasn’t sure when,” Avedisian said about leading the
opening laps. “I felt it [go away], and then [Meseraull] got by me. It was
good to run his pace for a few laps.”
Though the opening laps were hectic, the race’s torrid pace was soon cooled
by the first caution flag on Lap 14; Friday night winner Cannon McIntosh had
rolled it over in Turn 3, retiring him to the pits with external damage from
the wreck.
Meseraull handled his first two restarts well, keeping Avedisian at bay
behind him. He soon opened up a large gap to the rest of the field,
stretching the lead out to over a second-and-a-half at one point before the
yellow was displayed again with 11-to-go. It was then that Avedisian
executed her plan to retake the lead.
Avedisian got a great restart and stayed right with Meseraull as the laps
dipped under 10-to-go. With six laps left, Meseraull bounced hard off the
cushion in Turn 4, upsetting the car enough for Avedisian to close-in on his
rear bumper.
“Once we got out there, me and T-Mez, I feel like we were about the same
speed,” Avedisian said. “I had a really good restart, I think it was the
third restart, I was able to chase him down a little bit and decided when to
slide him.”
With a lapped car in the bottom lane directly in front of him, Meseraull
swung it to the top side into Turn 1 and got over the lip of the cushion,
sending him into the marbles and leaving the track beneath him open to
Avedisian. She took full advantage of the room, bounced off the lip at the
apex of the turn and got a great run out of Turn 2.
In an effort to power out of the cushion and get back in the groove,
Meseraull stayed in the throttle, picking-up the front-end of the car into a
wheelie out of Turn 2. When he came back down, Avedisian’s nose was there
and the two made contact, sending Meseraull around on the backstretch.
“He got over the curb and I was already half-sliding him, trying to get by,”
Avedisian said. “He came down, obviously to get out of the curb, and we just
hit. It was just a racing deal on that one.”
“That was unfortunate,” Meseraull said. “Lapped traffic is tough here, and I
was struggling to get by [Avedisian]. I picked up a little bit of a miss in
the 7x, and so my entry speed was a little bit on-and-off, and I kinda got
it in above the curb.
“The thing flew the nose [up] and Jade just shoved it in there, because
that’s what you do in Midgets, apparently, and it damn near got me upside
down. But hey, that’s part of racing.”
Meseraull was sent to the tail of the field under caution while Avedisian
assumed the lead with three laps remaining. One solid restart and 12 corners
later, Avedisian drove under the checkered flags to seal the victory.
“Just be patient, you only have three laps, and try to hit your marks,”
Avedisian said of her mentality coming back to the green. “I definitely
didn’t have the best restart. We think the tire got cold or something, and
it didn’t fire-off as well. But it was good enough to keep us out front.”
Chase McDermand crossed the stripe in second, coming from 12th in the
Mounce/Stout Motorsports #40 – a remarkable turnaround for the team that
failed to qualify for the Feature Friday night. Kyle Jones came home third,
staying in the top-five the entire distance and matched his best career
finish with the Series.
UP NEXT
The Midgets now take three weeks off from Series competition before
returning to action at Farmer City Raceway as part of the World of Outlaws
CASE Late Models’ annual Illini 100 event, March 30-April 1.
Tickets are on sale now at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be there in person, stream all the
action live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS
Feature (40 Laps): 1. 71-Jade Avedisian[1]; 2. 40-Chase McDermand[12]; 3.
7U-Kyle Jones[3]; 4. 2X-Landon Brooks[8]; 5. 26-Chance Crum[4]; 6.
68-Mitchel Moles[18]; 7. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[7]; 8. 97-Gavin Miller[6]; 9.
25K-Taylor Reimer[11]; 10. 26R-Corbin Rueschenberg[9]; 11. 21K-Karter
Sarff[15]; 12. 86-Shane Cottle[10]; 13. 41M-Howard Moore[16]; 14.
19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[19]; 15. 71E-Mariah Ede[20]; 16. 7X-Thomas
Meseraull[5]; 17. 57A-Ronnie Gardner[13]; 18. 08-Cannon McIntosh[14]; 19.
5D-Zach Daum[17]; 20. 55-Nick Drake[2]
LOOSE CANNON: McIntosh Wins Midget
Season Opener at Southern Illinois Center
Cottle gets first Xtreme Outlaw Midget podium in second;
Avedisian fourth in KKM debut
DU QUOIN, IL (March 10, 2023) – Cannon McIntosh has quickly become one of
the most skilled indoor Midget racers in the nation and showed the Du Quoin
crowd exactly why with a victory in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by
Toyota season opener Friday night at the Southern Illinois Center.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, took advantage of his Row 2 starting spot,
racing with the top-five through the first half of the event and making the
pass for the lead inside the final 10 laps en route to his second career
Xtreme Outlaw Feature win over Shane Cottle and Thomas Meseraull.
“Can’t do any better than that,” McIntosh said on winning the season opener.
“Stating off with a win, we’re just gonna take it one race at a time.”
Though he finished the night hoisting the $4,000 winner’s check in Victory
Lane, McIntosh’s night was not all smooth sailing out front. After bagging
the
Whitz RC Racing Products Fast Time Award in Qualifying, he rolled off
fourth on the grid of his Heat Race but quickly brought out caution after a
miscue on Lap 1.
“Just made a mistake on the first lap going into Turn 3,” McIntosh said.
“Brakes are touchy at this little place, and I stalled the engine pretty
quick.”
Forced to come from the tail of the field, McIntosh drove the Dave Mac-Dalby
Motorsports, GearWrench #08 from dead last to second in eight laps, using
every lane his competitors left open in front of him to complete the
comeback and earn himself a fourth-place Feature starting spot.
At the drop of the green in the Feature, McIntosh stayed patient while
polesitter Shane Cottle paced the field out front. Though the leaders
refused to show their hands through first green-flag stretch of 12 laps, the
urgency picked up over the next 18.
Mitchel Moles, the 23-year-old open wheel regular from Raisin City, CA,
making his debut for Keith Kunz Motorsports, was the first to get aggressive
up front, powering his new LynK Chassis around the outside of teammate Jade
Avedisian for second on Lap 17. The outside lane eventually got the best of
Moles, however, as he drove it hard into Turn 3 looking for the lead on
Cottle, got on the brakes and stalled the engine at the top of the track,
bringing out the yellow again and sending him to the tail.
That incident ended up being a clue for McIntosh, now riding third for the
ensuing restart.
“Moles kinda showed the top in Turns 3-4, and I still felt like the bottom
was better in 1-2, and then he stalled it,” McIntosh said. “From there, I
just knew what to do and got to the front.”
With only two cars in front of him and the laps winding down, McIntosh tried
the top on the restart and made it stick, overtaking Avedisian for second on
Lap 21, and eventually, Cottle for the lead after the final restart on Lap
23.
From there, it was all McIntosh out front, as he pulled away from the field
and crossed under the checkers to collect his second career victory in the
Southern Illinois Center. The indoor venues are his bread-and-butter, and
always seem to have been since his rookie Midget days racing around his
native Oklahoma and its most famed racing event.
“When I finally got the chance to do it at Chili Bowl, I did well and just
felt comfortable,” McIntosh said. “Any indoor track, especially when I come
here, I just love the vibe being under the lights. It’s just a good feeling,
and I have confidence when I walk into Du Quoin or Tulsa at Chili Bowl.”
Leading the first 22 laps, Cottle crossed the line second and bagged his
first career Xtreme Outlaw podium finish. He said he felt most comfortable
riding the bottom lane all the way around the track, which left McIntosh the
lane to get by on the top.
“We led most of the Feature until the top came-in down there in Turns 3-4
and Cannon got around us,” Cottle said. “When you’re out front, you’re just
a sitting duck. That’s just part of it.”
Thomas Meseraull, of San Jose, CA, rounded out the podium in his Series
debut with the RMS Racing #7x. Like McIntosh, he stayed patient as well
throughout the event, but scooped-up the third spot with two-to-go after an
aggressive move to the inside of Avedisian in Turn 3.
“It’s a tight track; there’s not a whole lot of room,” Meseraull said. “She
kinda was changing lines, and I felt like she was going to the top and was
gonna be held up by the car in front of her, so I just kinda bombed it in
there.”
Avedisian, 16, of Clovis, CA, settled for fourth in her debut for KKM, while
defending Series champion Zach Daum completed the top-five in the first
night out for his new King Chassis operation.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget action continues with the second night of racing at
the Southern Illinois Center Saturday night, March 11, with a 40-lap,
$5,000-to-win main event. Tickets will be sold at the door. If you can’t be
there to watch, stream all the action live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view
full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 08-Cannon McIntosh[4]; 2. 86-Shane Cottle[1]; 3.
7X-Thomas Meseraull[5]; 4. 71-Jade Avedisian[2]; 5. 5D-Zach Daum[8]; 6.
31B-Chase Johnson[17]; 7. 2X-Landon Brooks[16]; 8. 7U-Kyle Jones[15]; 9.
97-Gavin Miller[6]; 10. 17B-Austin Barnhill[7]; 11. 68-Mitchel Moles[3]; 12.
19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[20]; 13. 26-Chance Crum[19]; 14. 71E-Mariah Ede[13];
15. 50-Daniel Adler[9]; 16. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[11]; 17. 25K-Taylor
Reimer[18]; 18. 72J-Sam Johnson[12]; 19. 6B-Andy Baugh[14]; 20. 21K-Karter
Sarff[10]
World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Series Enter 2023
With Growing Sponsorship Support
CONCORD, NC (March 10, 2023) – There’s never been a more exciting time
for the World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series with the continued support
of key partners and the introduction of several new ones.
Multiple sponsors will continue a more than 10-year sponsorship, while
others have extended or signed multi-year agreements, establishing their own
milestones – which for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series brings its overall contingency awards package to more than $1
million.
NOS Energy Drink continues to get after it, entering its fifth year as
the title sponsor of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars – currently the second
longest running sponsor of the Series. And after a successful debut season,
CASE Construction Equipment continues its multi-year deal as title
sponsor of the World of Outlaws Late Models and as the Official Construction
Equipment company for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar
Series with exciting new initiatives planned for 2023.
CASE is also expanding its brand’s presence across the three series in
2023 with
CASE No.1 Engine Oil becoming the Official Engine Oil of each series and
sponsoring Heat Race #1 in each series at every race.
Toyota is set to take the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars,
World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models, Super DIRTcar
Series and Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota to new places in
2023, becoming the Official Vehicle for each series and providing a pace
truck for each. Toyota is also sponsoring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car’s
Dash.
Also looking to expand its footprint in dirt racing,
Federated Auto Parts joined as a new sponsor this year in a multi-year
deal to serve as title sponsor of DIRTcar Nationals – along with four other
to-be-determined World of Outlaws Sprint Car events – and
Federated Car Care is sponsoring the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Work
Zone at each event.
Germfree, which is already serving as the Official BioTech partner of
Volusia Speedway Park, has joined the World of Outlaws in 2023, sponsoring
the World of Outlaws Late Model Rookie of the Year program, giving $10,000
to the top rookie, $3,000 to the second highest finisher and $2,000 to the
third highest.
Low-E Insulation has expanded its sponsorship with the organization this
year, sponsoring Qualifying for both World of Outlaws series and the Super
DIRTcar Series. The company is also sponsoring the six-race Low-E Insulation
Spring Showdown (from March 5 at Volusia Speedway Park to March 18 at
Lincoln Speedway) with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, where $10,000 will
be paid to the highest points earner in that period, $6,000 to the second
highest and $4,000 to the third highest.
In a sweet deal to give its students more opportunities for hands-on
experience with World of Outlaws Sprint Car teams, while further educating
fans about their initiatives,
Milton Hershey School has increased its involvement with the Series in
2023. Along with fans getting some of Hershey’s fan-favorite chocolate and
candies at several events throughout the year, multiple students will get
the chance to work with Sprint Car teams on race nights.
Other new exciting sponsors include
Lifeline USA with the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, and
DIG Race Products and
SRI Performance/Stock
Car Steel & Aluminum with the Super DIRTcar Series. SRI and Stock Car
Steel will award $100 to the driver that draws the #1 pill in the Re-Draw
each race.
Returning sponsors that have been with a series for 10 or more years
include
Chevrolet Performance – the Official Vehicle of DIRTcar and DIRTcar
Northeast and one of the longest running sponsors –
ASI,
Arizona/Gotta Race,
Cometic Gaskets,
COMP Cams and
VP Racing Fuels.
Fan-favorite
Whiskey Myers returns for its second season with the World of Outlaws
Sprint Cars, continuing its presenting sponsorship of the “4-Wide Salute to
the Fans” and expanding its support by also contributing to the Series’
lucrative contingency program.
To keep up with the 2023 season for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models,
CLICK HERE. And to keep up with the 2023 season for the Super DIRTcar
Series,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every race live on
DIRTVision.
The
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series would like to thank
all of its sponsors including: NOS Energy Drink (Official Energy Product),
CASE Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), CASE No.1
Engine Oil™ (Official Oil and Lubricant), DIRTVision (Official Live
Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official
Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), Toyota
(Official Vehicle), and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency
sponsors include ACME Trading, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic
Gasket, COMP Cams, Federated Auto Parts, KSE Racing Products (Hard Charger
Award), Lifeline USA, Low-E Insulation, Micro-Lite LLC, Milton Hershey
School, MSD, and Whiskey Myers; manufacturer sponsors include, FIREBULL,
Intercomp, Racing Electronics, and Sea Foam.
STEPPINGSTONES: Spencer Bayston Talks Career Path, Importance of
Midget Career
By Nick Graziano March 10, 2023
While driving for the Toyota supported Keith Kunz Motorsports, Spencer
Bayston found himself with two choices.
A path to NASCAR or a path to the World of Outlaws.
“There were a couple years there were I was really trying to figure out
if there was a possibility to try your hand at the NASCAR stuff,” Bayston
said. “But I quickly realized it’s not as simple as winning races. It takes
a lot more than that. I quickly realized, and dirt racing has always been
closest to my heart and that was a pretty quick decision that I wanted to be
a full-time World of Outlaws driver.”
Now, in his second full-time season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Cars, Bayston has already become an established name. He’s
picked up four Series victories – three driving for his current CJB
Motorsports team – and won the 2022 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year
honors.
Midget racing became the steppingstone to that success, even with his
fear of potentially starting too late.
Growing up in Lebanon, IN, Bayston began running Quarter Midgets at 10
years old. He did that for two years before jumping into a Micro Sprint for
three years. However, while other kids his age were racing coast to coast,
he rarely left the state.
“We did it a little different than a lot of kids that I race with now,
who traveled coast to coast running USAC stuff,” Bayston said. “I ran the
local Kokomo Quarter Midgets club. We ran 15 to 20 races a year, maybe. Did
that for two years, then I ran Micros. It was kind of the same fashion there
[racing mostly in Indiana] running about 20 to 25 races a year. Then, I
jumped into Midgets. I didn’t have a lot of racing experience prior to
getting into the national Midget stuff.”
By the time Bayston got to the national Midget scene in 2014, he said
there were kids his age, some of who he races with now at the Sprint Car
level, that had four to five more years of experience on him. Especially
with traveling.
However, the plethora of talent supporting him helped fill some of the
gap. He was hired to drive for Bryan Clauson Incorporated in 2014, diving
headfirst into a nearly 50-race schedule across the country. He continued
driving for Clauson in 2015 and sparked a friendship with driver coach Kevin
Swindell, becoming Swindell SpeedLab’s first Sprint Car driver. Bayston wins
Midget championship Spencer Bayston and the Keith Kunz Motorsports team
celebrate their 2017 USAC Midget championship.
Staying full-time in Midget racing, while dabbling with Sprint Cars,
Bayston joined Keith Kunz Motorsports in 2016. He finished second in USAC
national Midget points with the team that year and then went on to win the
Series championship in 2017, along with the prestigious “4-Crown Nationals”
at Eldora Speedway. He ran full-time with KKM again in 2018 before trying to
kick down any door he could find in the Sprint Car world.
While he wishes he made the move sooner, he still got opportunities with
several teams, including Swindell SpeedLab, Premier Racing, Bernie Steuben’s
Indy Race Parts team, Roth Motorsports and Sam McGhee Motorsports – who he
won his first World of Outlaws race with at Attica Raceway Park in 2021 –
before finding a home at CJB Motorsports.
Once paired with CJB and veteran crew chief Barry Jackson, success
followed. Bayston brought the Pennsylvania-based team a home state World of
Outlaws win at Port Royal Speedway in their fourth race. Then, they went on
to win two more races in 2022 – at Bristol Motor Speedway and Huset’s
Speedway – and clinched the Rookie of the Year title.
Now, the goal is more trophies with their Truetimber #5 car this year
while they continue to follow the World of Outlaws path. It’s a path Bayston
values finding through the steppingstone of Midget racing.
“It’s a good steppingstone between an Outlaw Kart or Micro Sprint to a
Sprint Car,” he said. “It kind of bridges the gap a little bit. It gives you
your first taste of a car with a little more substance and size. It teaches
you how to race…
“There’s still a couple races and events I’d like to have my name on (in
the Midget world), but it was time for me to move on. But there is a lot for
me to be proud of for sure.”
Several Midget drivers hoping to be the next Spencer Bayston will kick
off their 2023 championship season with the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota at the Southern Illinois Center, March 10-11. Tickets
can be bought at the facility, or you can watch both nights live on
DIRTVision.
Bayston and CJB Motorsports will continue their 2023 World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season in Pennsylvania for the final two
rounds of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown at Williams Grove Speedway,
March 17, and Lincoln Speedway, March 18.
TRACK TALK: Xtreme Outlaw Full-Timers Daum, Jones, Crum Detail
Southern Illinois Center Racing
2023 season begins Friday-Saturday with $4,000, $5,000-to-win Features
DU QUOIN, IL – March 9, 2023 – It’s narrow. It’s demanding. It’s
exciting. The Southern Illinois Center stands as one of the most unique
tracks on the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota schedule, and
it opens the 2023 season Friday and Saturday, March 10-11.
The temporary 1/6-mile dirt track set up inside the Southern Illinois
Center, on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, stands as one of the smallest
venues in Midget racing. With minimal banking and narrow straights, the
configuration presents one of the toughest challenges on the circuit.
Despite its challenging nature, several Xtreme Outlaw full-timers have
made the journey out to the Land of Lincoln to compete in the building in
years past and are ready to do it again this weekend. This time, it’s for
points in the Series standings, and is the crucial first step toward the
ultimate goal of capturing the Series championship.
Inaugural Series champion Zach Daum, and veteran racers Kyle Jones and
Chance Crum head to the Center looking for their first wins in the building
and took time to describe their past experiences racing on the slender
course and the entire indoor racing season.
Indoor racing is, in general, not something many other racing disciplines
get to partake in. Do you enjoy the indoor racing element in Midgets?
Daum: It’s just a different form of racing. Obviously, the Chili Bowl is
a very big deal and gets a lot of publicity, and Du Quoin is nothing like
the Chili Bowl. But indoor racing is normally a little bit more physical
and… you could give two shoots less about the guy you’re racing. Not as much
respect gets shown. It’s just a little bit different. You’re kinda excited
to get there, and you’re really happy to be leaving once you’re done with
it.
Jones: Now that I’ve run the Chili Bowl so much and places like Du Quoin
– we’ve ran some little indoor races down in Texas a few times that have
really small tracks – it’s helped a lot. I enjoy it nowadays.
Crum: It’s pretty cool, whether it be Chili Bowl or Du Quoin, racing
indoors is definitely fun. It’s definitely going to be cold, but it makes
for some fun racing at times when we wouldn’t otherwise be able to race.
Things like this put on a good show and attract a lot of cars. I know we’ve
got a lot of cars for this weekend – a lot of good ones, so I’m excited.
How would you describe your past experiences racing indoors at the
Center?
Daum: We’ve been okay there. It’s one of them places where your results
are dictated by a lot of other peoples’ luck. It’s real easy to get
caught-up in other people’s messes there; there’s no room to get away from
them. At Du Quoin, anybody can be fast. You don’t need a big motor. You can
have a Badger or a D2 motor and be fast enough to be competitive.
It’s a deal that’s all its own. You’ve got to put yourself in a position
to not get caught-up in accidents and hope no bad luck happens to you
either.
Jones: Past experiences have been pretty good. [Du Quoin] was probably
the smallest track I’ve ever been on in a Midget, so going there – with a
new team and a new car that I ran with at the time – was tough just to get
ahold of it right then. It was a one-day show back then, so it was like as
soon as you get on the track, you better know what you’re doing and how your
car is gonna handle, because you don’t have much time to get ready for it.
Going now with the 7U Trifecta Motorsports guys, we have a really good
package for running indoor stuff, coming off Chili Bowl and other
small-track stuff. With the good runs we had at Port City and I-44 and
places like that, I’m ecstatic. I think we should have a good run.
Crum: It’s been good so far. We’ve had a lot of good luck there, so
that’s been nice. Our last couple races there, we’ve got a third and a
second, so we’re pretty happy with the luck we’ve had there. It’s definitely
a fun track. With the tight-quarters racing, you need things to go your way.
What makes the Center different from other indoor venues you’ve raced?
Daum: The size is so much smaller than anywhere else we race at. It’s so
much narrower; just everything about it is smaller. The corners are tighter,
the straightaways are narrower. Once you get into the middle of the corner,
it’s actually really wide, but you can’t run there because the way the walls
are squared-off. It’s not a circle, so it never really builds a cushion like
you would see at most racetracks.
Jones: To me, Du Quoin is really flat. Chili Bowl has got some banking,
but Du Quoin is real flat. In years prior, the inside berm at Du Quoin –
from watching past videos and my previous experiences there – it’s kinda
different every time you go there. Sometimes it’s real flat and [almost]
non-existent. Sometimes, it’s built-up a little like Chili Bowl’s a little
bit. And sometimes, it’s like a mountain – six-foot high staring at you when
you’re running around the bottom.
Crum: It’s definitely the smallest track we race at in Midgets. I’ve
never raced there in a Micro, but for the Midgets, it’s definitely the
smallest track we race at on the schedule, so that makes it pretty unique.
It’s really tight corners, really tight straightaways, so it’s really
close-quarters racing. Even smaller than the Chili Bowl. It makes for a lot
of side-by-side action.
How do you approach racing the track, knowing its close quarters and
narrow straights, compared to a typical outdoor track?
Daum: The biggest deal when going into Du Quoin is just being able to
keep your head on top of your shoulders. It’s real easy to get mad there.
It’s real easy to get frustrated. You know somebody’s gonna run into you.
You know somebody’s gonna hit you. You just know it’s gonna happen. Just try
to keep your anger level at a minimum. It’s hard to do.
I know I’ve gotten pissed-off there before. I think me and [Bryan]
Clauson actually crashed each other out of transfer spots, ended up both
getting parked in a qualifier race one year.
Jones: I pretty much tackle it like I do Chili Bowl. Pretty much, go out
there and try the make the most of your Heat Race. It all starts off on the
Heat Race. If you don’t have a good Heat Race, you’re gonna be plugged back.
Depending on how you did in Qualifying, with Xtreme, that does help, but
your Heat Race is everything.
[You’ve got to] stay out of trouble, for one, but you’ve also got to pass
cars. You’ve got to be aggressive, you’ve gotta pass cars, because if you
just stay stagnant – fifth-to-fifth – that isn’t gonna cut it.
Crum: Points early in Qualifying and Heat Races is always important, but
I think here, it’s especially important. You wanna put yourself in a good
position to start toward the front of the Feature, because track position is
hard to come by. With so many good cars and such a tight track, it gets hard
to pass.
How do you like your chances this weekend?
Daum: I really don’t. We’ve been okay, but never won a race there. But,
we had never won a race at Port City, either [until last year]. We’ve got a
brand-new car, brand-new motor – everything’s a brand-new package to me.
We’re gonna feel it out early in the night, and hopefully, we put ourselves
in a good enough position that we can make something happen.
Jones: At first, I wasn’t really looking forward to it. But at the end of
the day, it is what it is. Whatever’s gonna happen is gonna happen, so
you’ve got to start looking forward to it. Not only that, but start figuring
out ways to get better, or start preparing yourself to make the most out of
your time there.
Crum: Overall, I feel really good about our team. As far as our chances
this weekend, I think it’s gonna come down to having the kind of good luck
we need. There’s going to be so many good cars and it’s going to be really
difficult, but it’s going to be a lot of fun. That’s why we go; we love the
competition.
Tickets for the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
season opener at Southern Illinois Center are available at the gate on race
day. If you can’t be at the track, catch all the action live on DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors
and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner),
Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 2023 Season Opens with Star-Studded Field at
Southern Illinois Center
DU QUOIN, IL – March 7, 2023 – The wait is over. The Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by Toyota is back for its sophomore season Friday-Saturday,
March 10-11, beginning with its indoor debut at the Southern Illinois
Center.
Five months after a successful inaugural season, the Series embarks on
its first full-length national schedule, featuring 35 races at 25 different
tracks across the nation. It all begins with the two-day Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Showdown inside the Southern Illinois Center – a temporary, indoor,
1/6-mile oval dirt track located on the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.
Both Friday and Saturday programs will be conducted nearly identically,
with Group Qualifying and Heat Races (both with passing points), Last Chance
Showdowns and a Feature. Friday’s 30-lap Feature is $4,000-to-win, while
Saturday’s 40-lap Feature will pay $5,000 to the winner.
Eight drivers have already announced their commitments to the full
schedule. Zach Daum, Chase McDermand, Kyle Jones, Jade Avedisian, Gavin
Miller, Ethan Mitchell, Cannon McIntosh and Hayden Reinbold make up the
early full-time driver roster, each chasing a share of the all-new $80,000
points fund. A $25,000 check is set to be awarded to the Series champion at
season’s end, while the rest of the top-10 in points will collect a check
for their season-long efforts as well.
Tickets for this weekend’s events in Du Quoin will be available at the
door on race day – $25 for General Admission; kids 12-and-under are free.
Friday Hot Laps set for 5:30pm; Saturday Hot Laps at 5pm. If you can’t be
there in person, DIRTVision has live coverage throughout the weekend and at
all 35 Series events in 2023.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend:
THE KING AND HIS CAR – Inaugural Series champion Zach Daum begins his
title defense this weekend, five months after clinching his fourth national
Midget points championship.
Daum, the 31-year-old open-wheel veteran, will represent his home state
of Illinois and begin his new journey with his self-owned team and
self-built race car. He’s partnered with New Zealand fabricator Justin
Insley to bring the Chili Bowl Nationals-winning brand King Chassis to the
States, building them in his Greenville, IL-based 5d Speed Shop.
After going winless through the first seven Xtreme Outlaw races last
year, Daum broke through to Victory Lane at Port City Raceway in October,
taking the lead just past the halfway point to bag his first Series victory.
He comes into Du Quoin among the most experienced drivers at the track in
the projected field, with several Feature starts in the building, multiple
top 10s and a best finish of fourth in the 2019 Shamrock Classic.
WHAT A DAY FOR A DEBUT – Keith Kunz Motorsports’ newest racing sensation
is here, and she’s ready to chase a championship.
Sixteen-year-old Jade Avedisian, of Clovis, CA, makes her KKM debut this
weekend behind the wheel of the Mobil-1, Spike/Toyota #71. She made Midget
history driving for Chad Boat Industries last year, becoming the first
female to take the checkered flag in a national Midget Feature and then the
Series’ winningest driver. Along with her first Series win at Jacksonville
Speedway, she also won the season finale at I-44 Riverside Speedway.
She’s since partnered with KKM to take on the entire Xtreme Outlaw
schedule in pursuit of her first national championship, which begins with
her first-ever appearance at Southern Illinois Center. Though largely
unfamiliar with the venue, her indoor racing resume is already star-studded,
having captured a Restricted A-Class trophy at the 2020 Tulsa Shootout and a
spot in the A-Main as a rookie at the Chili Bowl Nationals in January.
MAC ON THE ATTACK – When it comes to indoor Midget races, Cannon McIntosh
is always one driver to keep an eye on.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, is one of the more accomplished drivers in
the Center with three podium finishes since 2019, including a Feature win in
the 2019 Shamrock Classic, a runner-up at the 2020 Jason Leffler Memorial,
and a third-place finish in last year’s Shamrock Classic Prelim Feature.
He’s also coming off his third career Chili Bowl Nationals prelim night
victory and an A-Main podium in January, making him one of the winningest
and highest-finishing indoor Midget racers over the last five seasons.
He’ll also be chasing the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw title with Dave Mac-Dalby
Motorsports.
CENTER OF ATTENTION – No other driver in the last three years has won
more Features at the Center than local standout Daniel Robinson.
Robinson, of Benton, IL, has amassed 14 Feature wins in the building
since the 2021 season began, driving a variety of different car types to
Victory Lane. He cleaned house last year, winning seven times in six
different classes, and topped it all off with a Midget victory in the Junior
Knepper 55 in December.
Last weekend, he picked up Feature wins in both the Winged and Non-Wing
divisions of A-Class Micro Sprints as part of the Midwest Winter Nationals.
He’ll pilot a Bill Ecker-owned #57 to race with the Xtreme Outlaws Friday
and Saturday – the same car he drove to victory in December.
T-MEZ IN THE BUILDING – A winner with the Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series
last year, Thomas Meseraull makes his Xtreme Midget debut with RMS Racing
this weekend.
Meseraull, the 42-year-old open-wheel veteran from San Jose, CA, has won
twice at the Center in his career – first breaking through to Victory Lane
in the 2018 Junior Knepper 55, and again one year ago in the Shamrock
Classic Prelim Feature.
Recently, Meseraull’s been keeping his Midget skills sharp while racing
in Sydney, NSW, in the Australian Speedcar Championship at Eastern Creek
Speedway. He bagged two podium finishes in the two-day event last weekend
and is headed back States-side for Xtreme Outlaw competition Friday and
Saturday.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series is brought to fans by important sponsors
and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner),
Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
BARBERVILLE BEATDOWN: Gravel Dominates Volusia For Third World of
Outlaws Win In Five 2023 Starts
David Gravel Continues to Make Early Season Championship Statements
BARBERVILLE, FL (3/6/2023) - On Monday night at Volusia Speedway Park,
David Gravel continued to flex his early season muscle and make yet another
championship statement as he seeks his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car title.
Gravel dominated the second round of the Low-E Insulation Spring
Showdown, leading all 30 laps around the Barberville half-mile on his way to
his third win through five races in 2023. The victory marked his 79th with
The Greatest Show on Dirt, equaling him with four-time and defending
champion, Brad Sweet, for 11th on the all-time win list.
The triumph also marked a handful of other milestones for the Watertown,
CT native. Volusia is now tied for Gravel’s third winningest track on his
World of Outlaws record with four victories to his credit. It also made him
the fifth winningest Series driver at Volusia.
Perhaps the statistic that would appeal most to the 30-year-old is the
fact that the last time a driver claimed at least three of the first five
races, they went on to win the championship (Donny Schatz, 2018).
“It’s been a really good start, man” Gravel said of his early success. “I
got into a little bit of a scuffle last night and kind of stubbed our toe a
little bit there, but, man, if we were able to finish where I thought we
would’ve in that Feature, it would just be an unreal start. I can’t ask for
anymore. It’s a dream to win three out of five races. You really can’t ask
for much more than that.”
Gravel made it clear from the drop of the green flag that he was going to
be a force during the main event aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2. Heading
into the first two turns he darted around pole-sitter, Jacob Allen, and set
a blazing pace.
Even lapped traffic proved to be no match early on as Gravel sliced
through slower cars. Behind him, battles broke out for spots within the
top-five between Allen, Brad Sweet, and Carson Macedo.
Gravel’s biggest challenge arose after the halfway point in the form of
the winner of Spring Showdown round one, Macedo. The Jason Johnson Racing
#41 driver roared into the runner-up spot around Allen and set his sights on
Gravel.
Macedo closed in amid heavy lapped traffic and appeared poised to give
Gravel a battle. However, a lapped car drove back around Macedo’s outside
when he attempted a slider, breaking his momentum and allowing Gravel to
drive away.
Some late cautions gave Macedo a hint of hope lining him up next to
Gravel, but clean air proved to be too valuable as Gravel again put a gap
between himself and Macedo. Gravel went on to claim the checkered flag by
2.055 seconds.
“Our big track program is really good,” Gravel said. “We have great
running engines. We won the last race here last year. I feel like we had
momentum from there. It’s good to win races because it’s not easy doing it.”
Macedo’s runner-up marked his 69th with the World of Outlaws and second
in two nights after he topped Sunday’s Spring Showdown opener. While he
hasn’t been as consistent as Gravel, he hasn’t finished worse than ninth
through five races as he also pursues his first championship.
While he was disappointed to not get the win, the consistent start and
bigger picture kept the Lemoore, CA native feeling optimistic.
“When the caution came out, I was a little bit bummed,” Macedo said.
“Ultimately, I’m proud of my race team. Phil Dietz, Clyde Knipp, and Nate
Repetz did an incredible job. I thought my car was as good as David’s.
Obviously, he was really good in clean air. I feel like if we would’ve been
in clean air, we would’ve had a good shot to win.
“I said my main goal when this season started was consistency. I feel
like we have that right now. My guys are giving me consistent racecars that
feel really good every time I hit the track, so that’s half the battle, and
I’m just hoping we can keep this car up front.”
Completing the podium was the night’s pole sitter, Jacob Allen. The Shark
Racing driver’s third-place effort marked his personal best at Volusia and
the 23rd podium of his World of Outlaws career. The result was especially
encouraging after combatting some recent bad luck.
“I have a lot of confidence in my race team and myself,” Allen noted. “To
have a couple good runs, start in the top-five, then to have a little bit of
issues were, I wouldn’t say disappointing, but you feel a little sad that
those things happen. But to end this trip with a podium feels really good. I
feel like we’re going to be there to win many races this season, and that’s
what I believe we can do is win a lot of races this season.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will travel to
Pennsylvania’s Port Royal Speedway for rounds three and four of the Low-E
Insulation Showdown on March 10-11. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap of World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 2-David Gravel[2]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo[3]; 3.
1A-Jacob Allen[1]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz[5]; 5. 5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 6.
49-Brad Sweet[4]; 7. 11-Michael Kofoid[10]; 8. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 9.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[7]; 10. 83-James McFadden[16]; 11. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[14]; 12. 8-Aaron Reutzel[18]; 13. 13-Justin Peck[17]; 14. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss[20]; 15. 20G-Noah Gass[12]; 16. 9-Kasey Kahne[11]; 17. 21-Brian
Brown[9]; 18. 5T-Ryan Timms[15]; 19. 7S-Robbie Price[13]; 20. 97UK-Ryan
Harrison[21]; 21. 26-Zeb Wise[19]; 22. 6-Bill Rose[23]; 23. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[22]
HISTORIC NIGHT: McFadden Scores Roth's 100th World of Outlaws Win at
Volusia, First for TRD; Schuchart Claims Big Gator
McFadden's Sixth Career Series Victory Marks a Pair of Major
Milestones
BARBERVILLE, FL (3/5/2023) - Danny Lasoski brought Dennis Roth his first
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory in 1998.
Twenty-five years later at Volusia Speedway Park, James McFadden gave the
legendary Sprint Car owner 100 wins with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
McFadden helped Roth reach the rare triple-digit win territory Sunday
night at the Barberville, FL half mile, leading all 30 laps of the
$16,000-to-win Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals finale.
It was his sixth World of Outlaws triumph and made him the 11th different
driver to win multiple Series races with Roth Motorsports after winning his
first with the team at Lakeside Speedway in 2022.
Along with Roth’s new milestone, the win also announced the beginnings of
a new chapter in the sport’s history. It marked the first World of Outlaws
victory for the Toyota Racing Development’s 410 Engine.
“I’m glad I’m talking up here this time of the year and not like last
year,” McFadden said. “Obviously, a milestone night for us, for the team.
Obviously, Dennis and Teresa Roth have put a lot into this deal over the
years, and to be the guy to get 100 is pretty special. This car has been on
the road for 25, 26 years, and to get that 100th win for them I know how
much it means to them. I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity to
drive that car. It’s a privilege.
“To win for Toyota, obviously they’re super new into the sport, and to
get an Outlaw win for them is unbelievable. Hopefully, that’s a sign of
things to come for the rest of the year.”
After winning the Toyota Dash, McFadden lined up on the pole of the
30-lap Feature and flexed his muscle early on. The Alice Springs, NT native
jumped out to a solid lead ahead of Brad Sweet.
As the leaders navigated traffic before the halfway mark, McFadden’s
advantage held steady, but after the cross flags signaled halfway home, the
action intensified. Sweet brought the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 to within a few
car lengths of McFadden as the traffic thickened. Behind him, Spencer
Bayston closed in.
As a battle for the lead appeared the be brewing, the race’s first
caution flew with 12 laps remaining. An incident between Carson Macedo,
Jacob Allen, and David Gravel – who was leading the DIRTcar Nationals
standings heading into the Feature – gave McFadden a clear track.
With the strides the Roth crew had made with the car over the course of
the night, a wide-open racetrack made it nearly impossible for the
competition to have a chance.
“I felt like our balance was fine, but we just didn’t have speed,”
McFadden said of the struggles they combatted in February. “So, Brent
(Ventura) just tweaked some shocks and a bar change here or there and
nothing drastic, but with these guys, you can’t be throwing sticks at it
every time you hit the track, so we just fine tune it every time we hit the
track, and that was the best I’ve felt in Volusia in a few years.”
McFadden drove away in the final laps as a war broke out for the podium
spots behind him. Sweet was forced to fend off a hard charging Brian Brown,
Logan Schuchart, and others as McFadden cruised away, ultimately taking the
checkered flag with a 1.668 second advantage over Sweet.
McFadden noted that he and the team have approached 2023 with a fresh
mindset, one that appears to be working as he navigates his third full year
with the World of Outlaws.
“My goal this year was to not worry about points and just come out and
race the car as hard as I could every night,” McFadden noted. “That’s what
we did tonight.”
The four-time and defending Series champion, Brad Sweet, held on for the
runner-up spot, his first podium of the 2023 season and the 258th of his
career. “The Big Cat” searched for a path around McFadden but couldn’t find
a way and didn’t want to overly risk losing his spot.
“It was tough,” Sweet said. “We ran that first [Feature] wide open around
the bottom and burnt the bottom off, and the second one we ran the top. I
needed some lap traffic to spice it up, but honestly the lapped cars were
just as fast. James caught, I think, Noah Gass and Robbie Price and Noah
drove away from us. I tried to move around a little bit, but I never could
find anything that would make any ground up, and I felt like I was always
leaving myself vulnerable to the guy behind me.”
Completing the podium was Grain Valley, MO’s Brian Brown. “Blackjack”
continued to show his expertise on half-miles, and if it weren’t for an
ill-timed caution that erased him jumping from sixth to third on a restart,
Brown might’ve been able to challenge McFadden for the victory.
“That was a lot of fun, probably the most fun I’ve had in a car for a
while,” Brown said. “Those double files (restarts) really paid dividends for
us. That one time we started sixth and were running second into (Turn) two
and just praying that the yellow didn’t come out.
“I don’t think I probably had a third-place car. But we had a car that
was probably the best on the restarts. I would’ve loved to be able to stay
in second there and have another yellow and another opportunity at James.”
Just outside the podium, Logan Schuchart claimed the fourth position.
After Gravel’s early trouble, the effort proved to be enough to overcome the
12-point deficit that he entered the Feature with and claim his second Big
Gator title in three years.
The Shark Racing driver joined Daryn Pittman, Brad Sweet, and David
Gravel as the only drivers with at least two Big Gators. Schuchart also
finished fourth in the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown opener, making him
the only driver yet to miss the top-five in the 2023 World of Outlaws
season.
“It’s definitely what you want as a team, you want to be consistent,”
Schuchart said. “Obviously, we would’ve liked to pick up a win while we were
down here, but we’ve got a new group of guys that did a great job.”
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will
conclude the Florida portion of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown at
Volusia Speedway Park, Monday, March 6. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap of World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83-James McFadden[1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet[3]; 3.
21-Brian Brown[8]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[5]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz[7]; 6.
5-Spencer Bayston[4]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo[6]; 8. 11-Michael Kofoid[10]; 9.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[15]; 10. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[18]; 11. 8-Aaron
Reutzel[16]; 12. 2-David Gravel[9]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne[13]; 14. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[12]; 15. 1A-Jacob Allen[2]; 16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[14]; 17.
7S-Robbie Price[20]; 18. 20G-Noah Gass[19]; 19. 13-Justin Peck[11]; 20.
5T-Ryan Timms[17]; 21. 6-Bill Rose[21]; 22. 71-Cory Eliason[22]; 23.
48-Danny Dietrich[23]; 24. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[24]; 25. 9P-Parker Price
Miller[25]; 26. 39M-Anthony Macri[26]; 27. 19-Brent Marks[27]; 28. 7BC-Tyler
Courtney[28]
SPRING FORWARD: Carson Macedo Wins First Round of Low-E Insulation
Spring Showdown at Volusia
Macedo claimed his first World of Outlaws victory of 2023 and his second
World of Outlaws win at Volusia during Bike Week
BARBERVILLE, FL (March 5, 2023) – Carson Macedo has made March his
favorite time to visit Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series – specifically March 5.
In the Series’ second March visit to the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Sunday
evening, Macedo won the first round of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown
and his second World of Outlaws victory at the track – the first came on
March 5, 2021 (his first World of Outlaws win with Jason Johnson Racing) and
the second on March 5, 2023.
“Hats off to my guys… They made that thing unbelievable to drive,” Macedo
said. “It was incredible in traffic, and I think that’s what it was going to
take to win tonight. I felt good enough to rotate and turn in traffic. It
didn’t matter what was in front of you.”
The victory was the California driver's 29th of his World of Outlaws
career and fourth overall at Volusia.
When the 30-lap Feature commenced, Rookie of the Year contender Giovanni
Scelzi positioned himself as the early favorite. After dominating the Toyota
Dash, Scelzi kept that momentum going in the Feature, gapping the field by a
second in the first lap.
He found the back of the field by Lap 5, forcing him to navigate an
obstacle course of slower cars.
While he fought through the traffic, Macedo was on a mission behind.
Cruising around the bottom, the Jason Johnson Racing driver passed Michael
Kofoid for second on Lap 8 and then found Scelzi in front of him a lap
later.
Diving under the KCP Racing #18 into Turn 1, Macedo perfected his line
and powered ahead of Scelzi down the backstretch.
From there, Macedo went uncontested, holding a half of a track lead over
Scelzi for a majority of the race. However, with three laps to go, nerves
set in for the first time. Bill Rose slowed to a stop in Turn 4 bringing out
the first caution of the night and bringing Scelzi to Macedo’s rear bumper.
When the green flag flew again, Scelzi’s good night turned into a
nightmare. Due to an issue with his car on the restart, Scelzi and Kofoid
collided, and Kasey Kahne nearly flipped after running over the right rear
of Scelzi’s car.
Kofoid and Kahne continued – Kahne moving into third – but Kofoid went to
the back after going to the Federated Car Care Work Zone and Scelzi was
unable to finish.
The incident also moved David Gravel – who won the two season-opening
events at Volusia in February – into second, giving Macedo another nervous
moment before the restart.
And while Gravel kept Macedo within reach with two laps to go, Macedo
found his rhythm on the final lap and gapped the Big Game Motorsports #2 car
by half a straightaway before seeing the checkered flag.
“I knew [Gravel] was behind me,” Macedo said. “When you’ve been doing
this long enough, you’re always looking up at the scoreboard. I was nervous
on the first restart with Gio behind me because I knew he had a fast race
car. I was nervous the top might get going. We hadn’t been out of traffic
for a while… Then, with David behind me, David is such a good race car
driver.”
Gravel extended his points lead and brought his results to first, first
and second for the first three Feature events of 2023.
“I thought the stars were going to align there,” Gravel said. “We
actually had a really good car. I got a good start and had a half a car
length there on Buddy (Kofoid). Then, he crowded me, which he didn’t do
anything wrong, but that let Carson get by me and that changed our race. I
got a lot of good runs on Buddy and just couldn’t pass him. Luckily, I
didn’t get involved in that crash.”
Kahne, even after nearly flipping when Scelzi had his issue on the
restart, managed to bring his Fuel Me #9 car home in third – his best World
of Outlaws finish since June of last year.
After having a mechanical issue in his Heat Race, 10-time Series champion
Donny Schatz earned the KSE Hard Charger by going from 21st to seventh in
the 30-lap Feature.
Macedo takes the early lead of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown
six-race points battle – paying $10,000 to the driver with the most points
at the end of the six-race series battle at Lincoln Speedway, March 18. The
second highest earner will get $6,000 and third will get $4,000.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will
conclude the Florida portion of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown at
Volusia Speedway Park, Monday, March 6. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap of World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series action live on DIRTVision.
RESULTS
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[4]; 2. 2-David Gravel[3]; 3. 9-Kasey
Kahne[6]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart[8]; 5. 21-Brian Brown[5]; 6. 83-James
McFadden[9]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz[21]; 8. 13-Justin Peck[12]; 9. 49-Brad
Sweet[7]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[10]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[14]; 12.
5-Spencer Bayston[13]; 13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[19]; 14. 1A-Jacob Allen[11];
15. 8-Aaron Reutzel[17]; 16. 26-Zeb Wise[16]; 17. 11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 18.
20G-Noah Gass[18]; 19. 5T-Ryan Timms[15]; 20. 7S-Robbie Price[20]; 21.
97UK-Ryan Harrison[22]; 22. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[1]; 23. 6-Bill Rose[23]
Hayden Reinbold Joins Full-Time Xtreme Midget Roster in First National
Tour Chase
CONCORD, NC – March 3, 2023 – Hayden Reinbold jump-started his full-time
racing career at 16 years old, running Midgets. Now, 19, he’s taking his
talents to the next level, joining the full-time Xtreme Outlaw Midget
presented by Toyota roster in 2023 for his first full-length national
schedule.
Reinbold, of Chandler, AZ, will pilot the AME Electrical, Stanton/Spike,
#19AZ entry for Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports in his fourth season of
Midget racing.
It’s been a tough grind for the recent high school graduate in his first
three seasons behind the wheel, but he’s come a long way and decided 2023 is
the year to take on his first national tour.
“It’s been tough because there’s no ‘little league’ in Midgets; you just
go straight into it with everyone that’s been doing it forever,” Reinbold
said. “It took laps, but I’m at the point where I’m pretty confident and
super excited for this year.”
As part of the massive wave of youth sweeping the national Midget ranks
over the past several years, Reinbold takes pride in representing the next
generation of racers. He said he’s learned a lot from watching, and now
racing with, the veterans of the circuit and is ready to make his own mark
with the Xtreme Outlaws.
“You don’t see this in any other sport where the young kids [are]
competing with [veteran racers],” Reinbold said. “It’s super cool to see
young kids not only competing for wins, but championships as well.”
While he’s yet to win at the national level, he’s already made trips to
Victory Lane, capturing two Feature wins last year in local competition at
Jacksonville Speedway. The Xtreme Outlaws return to the Illinois 1/4-mile on
Sept. 15 – a date Reinbold already has circled on his calendar.
“We’re going back to Jacksonville and I’m super confident there,”
Reinbold said. “I got a Quick Time with Xtreme and got my first two wins
there. I feel like we’re very good there, and we’ll have a good shot.”
He began this season with a career-best run at the Chili Bowl Nationals
in January, giving him the confidence and momentum needed to chase wins.
“Winning an Xtreme or USAC race would be super cool; that’s definitely
one of my goals,” Reinbold said. “I want to finish in the top-five in Xtreme
championship points and be able to compete for wins.”
Reinbold and the Reinbold/Underwood Motorsports team begin their 35-race
journey toward a championship with the season opener next weekend – Fri-Sat,
March 10-11, at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, IL.
Tickets for various events are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com, or
stream every race live on DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: Texas Outlaw Nationals Bring World of Outlaws to
Devil's Bowl, March 31-April 1
The two-day event will payout $10,000 to win on Friday and
$20,000 to win on Saturday
MESQUITE, TX (March 2, 2023) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series returns to its birthplace at Devil’s Bowl Speedway for a
spring Texas stop, March 31-April 1.
The two-day Texas Outlaw Nationals boasts a more than $120,000 overall
purse, paying out $10,000 to win on Friday and $20,000 to win on Saturday.
There is no track more historic for the World of Outlaws. Devil’s Bowl
Speedway hosted the first Series race in 1978, laying the foundation for the
World of Outlaws to become the premier dirt racing series it is today.
World of Outlaws founder, Ted Johnson, wanted to see the best Sprint Car
drivers on the same racetrack on the same night. He made it happen in 1978
and it has continued every race since, including the 2023 edition of the
Texas Outlaw Nationals.
TICKETS:
CLICK HERE
Early Storylines:
SCHUCHART BACK FOR MORE: After three consecutive
victories at Devil’s Bowl Speedway (2019-2021) for Logan Schuchart, he
missed out on a top-10 finish last year. With his team ahead of the game
from where they were at the beginning of 2022, Schuchart and his Shark
Racing team are poised to return to Victory Lane at the famed half-mile.
ONE SPOT MORE FOR SCHATZ: Ten-time World of Outlaws
champion Donny Schatz was one spot away from his fourth Series victory at
Devil’s Bowl Speedway last year. It was his best finish at the track since
his win in 2018, but he also hasn’t finished worse than sixth at Devil’s
Bowl in the last five years.
WHOSE TITLE?: Four-time and reigning champion Brad Sweet
is on the hunt for his fifth consecutive World of Outlaws championship this
year. However, David Gravel has given himself the early upper hand, winning
the first two races of the season at the half-mile Volusia Speedway Park.
Between the two drivers, Sweet is the only one with a victory at Devil’s
Bowl Speedway, though. Gravel’s best finish at the track was second in 2020.
Last year, Sweet finished seventh and Gravel finished 13th.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
RETURN OF THE MAC: Cannon McIntosh
Aims for First Midget Championship with Xtreme Outlaw Series
Oklahoma native set to race all 35 Xtreme Outlaw races after
recent move to North Carolina
CONCORD, NC – March 1, 2023 – Coming off the best season of his career,
Cannon McIntosh is joining the full-time Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota roster in 2023 in search of his first national
championship.
McIntosh, 20, of Bixby, OK, tallied 15 Midget wins on the national circuit
last year between Xtreme, USAC and POWRi – tied for the most by a single
driver. He broke through to Xtreme Outlaw Victory Lane during championship
weekend in his home state,
leading the final 22 laps around I-44 Riverside Speedway to bag the win
in the tour’s inaugural season.
“I would say it was a big year – not only for me but for our team,” McIntosh
said. “It’s definitely not a place we’ve been in before.
“It takes a lot to put that many races together and win. There was lots of
good cars [racing] on nights we won. To be able to go out and win as many
races as we did [is great].”
McIntosh toured his Toyota Racing-powered Spike Chassis, Gear Wrench #08
throughout the country in 2022, opting to compete in a pick-and-choose
schedule over committing to chasing a series points championship. 2023 will
be different, as he and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports crew have one major
goal to accomplish at season’s end – locking-up a national points title.
“The biggest [goal] is trying to win championships,” McIntosh said. “Just
let the wins come based on consistency and effort. I think if we just focus
on consistency and being there at the end of the season in the hunt,
everything else will follow.”
To aid in accomplishing that goal, McIntosh has recently made the move from
his Oklahoma residence to Mooresville, NC, to get easier access to Toyota
driver resources. His father, Dave McIntosh, has recently partnered with
North Carolina Midget driver Austin Barnhill to form Dave Mac-Barnhill
Motorsports – a new Micro Sprint racing team – with an eye on developing the
future from out of their shop in Mooresville.
“We’re using it to find talent in some young drivers and, hopefully, move
them though these Micros and get them into Midgets as well,” Cannon said.
“I’m keeping myself busy during the week, working on the Micros, being at
the Toyota gym, and also maximizing my performance on the weekends and going
Midget racing.”
In only his fifth full-time season behind the wheel of a Midget, McIntosh
has evolved into one of the top-ranked drivers in the nation, scoring
victories last year at 1/5-miles (Macon Speedway, I-44), 1/4-miles
(Jacksonville Speedway, Fairbury Speedway), a 3/8-mile (Lucas Oil Speedway),
and the 1/6-mile Tulsa Expo Raceway for the third time in his career this
past January. While the wins and a first national Midget championship are
top priority this year, he’s always preparing future opportunities to race.
“I’m going with the flow; I think I’m in the right place,” McIntosh said.
“You have people who tell you what they think you should be doing… I think
I’m just going with my gut. Just do what we’re doing this year, continuing
to get better as a driver and furthering my Midget career.
“Just trying to open some more opportunities up. I think winning
championships does that.”
McIntosh and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports team begin their 35-race journey
to the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota championship with the
season opener at Du Quoin’s Southern Illinois Center, March 10-11.
Tickets are available at
XtremeOutlawSeries.com, or stream every lap live on
DIRTVision.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Bring Bike Week Doubleheader
to Volusia, Conclude Big Gator Title Hunt
David Gravel carries early lead back to Florida after sweeping
first two races of DIRTcar Nationals
By Alex Nieten
BARBERVILLE, FL (March 1, 2023) – For the second time in Series history,
the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will race at Volusia
Speedway Park in the month of March.
Florida fans will be treated to a triple dose of The Greatest Show on
Dirt, March 5-6, during the famed Bike Week in Daytona.
On Sunday, March 5, the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown will commence
with a $10,000-to-win Feature. Directly following that program will be the
remaining portion of the rain-delayed $16,000-to-win Federated Auto Parts
DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship finale.
Drivers will then content in another $10,000-to-win main event on Monday,
March 6 – the Series’ final appearance in 2023 at The World’s Fastest
Half-Mile.
The opening nights of the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown at Volusia
signal the beginning of a $20,000 points fund pursuit. The mini-series that
also showcases four nights of Pennsylvania action – Port Royal Speedway
(March 10-11), Williams Grove Speedway (March 17) and Lincoln Speedway
(March 18) – will award $10,000 to the driver who accumulates the most
points over the six races. Second-place will pocket $6,000, and third earns
$4,000.
Along with the Spring Showdown, the 2023 DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator
winner must be decided. Back on February 11, Mother Nature intervened after
the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown had concluded, leaving the Toyota Dash
and Big Gator Feature needing settled. A trio of World of Outlaw full-timers
will lead that charge into Sunday evening.
Here are the top storylines to follow:
GRAVEL’S GROOVE: After back-to-back runner-up finishes
in World of Outlaws points (2021 and 2022), David Gravel came out swinging
at Volusia Speedway Park in pursuit of the 2023 title.
Gravel, of Watertown, CT, sits atop the championship points for both the
DIRTcar Nationals (+12) and World of Outlaws (+8) after parking the Big Game
Motorsports #2 in Victory Lane on the first two nights of the World of
Outlaws season. In doing so, last year’s Big Gator winner became the seventh
driver in series history to win the opening pair. He’ll start ninth in
Sunday’s opening main event, needing to finish sixth or better to secure his
second straight Big Gator championship. A victory would put him alongside
Steve Kinser (1991) and Sammy Swindell (1997) as the third driver to claim
the opening three Features of the season and also make him the only driver
to win four consecutive Series races at Volusia.
If Gravel can sweep Sunday’s DIRTcar Nationals finale and Spring Showdown
opener, he’ll become the first driver in Series history to win the first
four Features of the season.
GATOR HUNTING SHARK: 2021 Big Gator champion Logan
Schuchart is Gravel’s nearest competitor in the 2023 Big Gator hunt.
Finishes at Volusia of second and ninth with the All-Star Circuit of
Champions and fifth and third to jumpstart his 10th World of Outlaws
campaign have positioned the Shark Racing wheelman 12 points behind Gravel
in Big Gator points.
It’s the third time in Schuchart’s career that he’s began the World of
Outlaws campaign with consecutive top-fives and extends his DIRTcar
Nationals podium record – now at eight podiums in his last 15 DIRTcar
Nationals Features.
Schuchart is slated to start the Toyota Dash in third and eyes his fourth
Volusia victory with hopes it would be enough to take home the Big Gator
ahead of the Spring Showdown.
MACEDO’S MOMENTUM: Sitting third in Big Gator points –
18 points behind Gravel – Carson Macedo will be poised to turn his
consistency into his first Big Gator title.
The Lemoore, CA native began DIRTcar Nationals with a fifth and a victory
against the All-Stars then followed it with runs of ninth and eighth as he
started his sixth season as a full-time World of Outlaws contender.
While he and his Jason Johnson Racing team have some distance to make up
in points to claim the Big Gator, their ability to find Victory Lane at
Volusia has them firmly in the hunt.
HAUD’S HUNGRY: While he may not be in the hunt for the
Big Gator, Sheldon Haudenschild’s finishes of fourth and ninth in the first
two World of Outlaws Features of the season have him sitting third in World
of Outlaws points among full-timers.
The 29-year-old is no stranger to success at Volusia, having claimed two
victories at the Florida track – including his first career win in 2018.
On top of Haudenschild’s solid performance, February proved to be
fruitful for another faction of the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing camp. Team
owner, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., topped the Daytona 500 for the first time in his
career, and now his World of Outlaws driver looks to collect more Florida
hardware.
BARBERVILLE BOUNCE BACK?: A pair of Series champions
will look to get back on track when the Series returns to Volusia in March.
Four-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, Brad Sweet, finished
19th in the season opener, but he did turn things around in the second main
event. The Kasey Kahne Racing pilot wheeled the Napa Auto Parts #49 from
14th to sixth to notch his 611th career top 10. The Grass Valley, CA native
owns six World of Outlaws wins at Volusia (second most all-time).
The World of Outlaws’ winningest driver at Volusia, Donny Schatz, posted
finishes of 14th and 20th in February. The 10-time Series champion owns 14
World of Outlaws triumphs at the half-mile and looks to add some more aboard
the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 to build some early season
momentum.
ROOKIE WAR RESUMES: The very early Kevin Gobrecht Rookie
of the Year standings show Robbie Price leading Giovanni Scelzi by 24
points.
Aboard the Sides Motorsports #7S, Price impressed at Volusia in February,
especially during the first program. The opening event of the season saw the
Cobble Hill, BC, CA native make the Toyota Dash before finishing sixth in
the main event, his third career World of Outlaws top-10 finish. Price
currently sits eighth in the overall standings.
Fresno, CA’s Gio Scelzi finished 20th in the season’s opening Feature
last month before improving to 11th in the second, narrowly missing his 82nd
career World of Outlaws top 10. Hot Sauce is a former Volusia podium
finisher with the World of Outlaws (2021), and the KCP Racing #18 pilot
looks to collect to impressive results in this trip back to Florida.
WALLACE FAMILY RIDE: NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace,
his son Stephen and Kenny Wallace will ride their Southern Country Custom
Harley Davidsons from Daytona to Volusia Speedway Park, Monday, March 6, to
be Grand Marshals for the event. Rusty and Stephen own Southern Country
Customs – based in Mooresville, NC.
READ MORE:
Rusty, Stephen, Kenny Wallace Riding Southern Country Custom Harleys to
World of Outlaws Showdown at Volusia
DIRTCAR NATIONALS CONT.: When we last left DIRTcar
Nationals, the lineup for the Toyota Dash was set with Jacob Allen drawing
the pole and James McFadden drawing the outside pole. The remaining lineup
is Logan Schuchart (third), Spencer Bayston (fourth), Carson Macedo (fifth),
Brad Sweet (sixth), Brian Brown (seventh) and Donny Schatz (eighth).
Transferring into the Feature from the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown
were Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel and Ryan Timms.
Also locked into the Feature are: David Gravel, Michael Kofoid, Anthony
Macri, Cory Eliason, Parker Price-Miller, Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich,
Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Hunter Schuerenberg, Sam Hafertepe Jr. and
Giovanni Scelzi.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
-Sunday, March 5, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL (includes
remaining Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals portion from February 11)
-Monday, March 6, at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL
ON THE INTERNET
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (2/87 Races)
1. 2 – David Gravel (300 PTS); 2. 11 – Michael Kofoid (-8PTS); 3. 1S – Logan
Schuchart (-16PTS); 4. 17 – Sheldon Haudenschild (-26PTS); 5. 41 – Carson
Macedo (-34PTS); 6. 48 – Danny Dietrich (-36PTS); 7. 19 – Brent Marks
(-38PTS); 8. 7S – Robbie Price (-38PTS); 9. 83 – James McFadden (-50PTS);
10. 49 – Brad Sweet (-50PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (1 Driver):
2 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
FEATURE LAPS LED (4 Drivers):
24 laps – David Gravel
11 laps – Buddy Kofoid
10 laps, Anthony Macri, Cory Eliason
LOW-E INSULATION QUICKTIME AWARDS (3 Drivers):
1 QuickTime – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart, Carson Macedo
HEAT RACE WINNERS (8 Drivers):
3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
2 Heat Wins – Buddy Kofoid, Brent Marks
1 Heat Win – David Gravel, Carson Macedo, James McFadden, Brian Brown,
Spencer Bayston
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (17 Drivers):
3 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
2 Dashes – David Gravel, Buddy Kofoid, Brent Marks, Jacob Allen, Carson
Macedo
1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, Sheldon Haudenschild, Robbie Price,
Cory Eliason, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston, Brad Sweet,
Brian Brown, Donny Schatz
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (3 Drivers):
1 LCS Win – Brock Zearfoss, Parker Price-Miller, Sheldon Haudenschild
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (2 Drivers):
1 Hard Charger – Brock Zearfoss, Tyler Courtney
PODIUM FINISHES (4 Drivers):
2 Podiums – David Gravel, Buddy Kofoid
1 Podium – Danny Dietrich, Logan Schuchart
TOP 10 FINISHES (15 Drivers):
2 Top 10s – David Gravel, Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart,
Sheldon Haudenschild
1 Top 10 – Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Cory
Eliason, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Robbie Price, Tyler Courtney, Zeb Wise
2023 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
2. Fri, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
Milton Hershey School Grows Relationship with World of Outlaws
The top-tier private school will host multiple at-track
activation initiatives from spring to fall
CONCORD, NC (Feb. 28, 2023) – Presenting new and exciting initiatives,
Milton Hershey School (MHS) will expand its involvement with the World of
Outlaws in 2023.
The top-tier private school in Hershey, PA, is set to give its students
more opportunities for hands-on experience with World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car teams, while initiating multiple activations throughout the
year, including a campus visit and racetrack barbeque event.
“We are so excited to continue our partnership with World of Outlaws,”
said Nadine Krempa, MHS Senior Director of Enrollment Management and Family
Relations. “Part of what makes our school so unique is that we offer
extraordinary education combined with real-world experiences so that
qualifying children can pursue their passions. Whether it’s agricultural,
computer, or health science—or automotive technology—our goal is to graduate
students with a strong foundation of critical-thinking and fundamental life
skills to be successful adults."
“What better way to gain experience in the automotive technology field
than to assist with real racing crews in the pit?” she added. “It’s the
perfect blend of passion and hands-on learning so meaningful to a student’s
bright future!”
Last year, four MHS students got to spend a race night with four Sprint
Car teams during the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway with the World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. This season, at least four
more students will get the same opportunity, starting at the May 13 race at
Williams Grove.
“Our students took their jobs very seriously at last fall’s event,”
Krempa said. “Their eyes were full of wonder and excitement. All four later
mentioned that working and networking with the professional drivers and
their crews was one of the highlights of their MHS experience because they
got to apply what they learned in the classroom to the real world.”
In addition to providing student experiences at local racetracks, four
World of Outlaws drivers will visit the MHS campus on May 11—including the
school’s hometown World of Outlaws star, Brock Zearfoss. The drivers will
participate in an automotive class and give students a tour of their cars
and trailers. Later that week, when some of those students assist teams in
the pit at Williams Grove Speedway, MHS will host a barbeque event for
prospective students.
Fans also will see MHS at several World of Outlaws events throughout the
country this year, educating fans and handing out Hershey’s fan-favorite
chocolate and candies.
“We’re excited to continue our relationship with Milton Hershey School,
which allows us to help educate fans about what the school has to offer and
bring dirt racing to a new generation of young fans,” said World of Outlaws
CEO Brian Carter. “To thrive, dirt racing needs more than drivers. It needs
new mechanics and new ideas. This collaboration is key to helping a new
generation find a path into motorsports and to keep dirt racing healthy for
years to come.”
Milton Hershey School is one of the world's best private schools, where
qualifying pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students live on campus and
receive an exceptional education with top-tier classes and facilities—with
all costs covered.
For tickets to World of Outlaws events throughout the 2023 season,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch every race live on
DIRTVision.
LIL’ BUNDY’S BACK: Ethan Mitchell Commits to Xtreme Outlaws in 2023
35-Race grind begins March 10-11 indoors at Du Quoin
CONCORD, NC – Feb. 27, 2023 – After being part of a championship winning
team last year, Ethan Mitchell is gunning for an Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota championship of his own in 2023.
The Bundy Built Motorsports #19M is heading back out on the road with
Mitchell in the driver’s seat, chasing back-to-back Xtreme titles for the
team his dad built.
Mitchell, 21, of Mooresville, NC, his father Bundy Mitchell, and crew
member Brian Garlow have readied their Spike Chassis with Bundy Built power
in between the frame for one of the team’s biggest ventures.
“I’m super excited about this season,” Mitchell said. “I have more
confidence going into this season than I’ve ever had.”
Their decision comes in the wake of a successful first season with the
Xtreme Outlaws, clinching the inaugural points title with Zach Daum – who
piloted the team’s second car, which Mitchell helped work on. While Daum has
since vacated his spot, Mitchell is more focused than ever on chasing the
championship for himself.
“Expectations are high, I’d say,” Mitchell said. “Last year, we had a
good year with Zach [Daum]. I had a good year myself, too; I’m not
shortcutting myself by any means. We didn’t have as many podiums or top
finishes as Zach had, but he’s a seasoned driver, and I’m a newbie compared
to him (entering his fifth full-time season in a dirt Midget).
“I’m very happy with where our team is, our equipment, engine program…
everything.”
Mitchell already has plenty of laps down in 2023, kicking off the year
racing in Auckland, NZ, against the best Kiwi drivers at Western Springs
Speedway before his annual appearance at the Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa,
OK, in January.
All eyes for he and Bundy Built now turn to the Xtreme Outlaw season
opener at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, IL, March 10-11. It’s a
tight, 1/6-mile oval that offers a challenge to even the most experienced
indoor racers – one Mitchell has seen before but has yet to conquer.
While Du Quoin has been only a one-time stop to him, the same cannot be
said about several other venues on the Xtreme Outlaw schedule. More
specifically, Millbridge Speedway, where the Series returns for another
two-day event in May. A similar 1/6-mile in size to Du Quoin, Millbridge was
Mitchell’s proving ground, beginning his career in Outlaw Karts at 10 years
old.
Millbridge was also the site of Mitchell’s first career Xtreme Outlaw
podium finish last year, where he gained seven spots in 40 laps on his drive
from 10th to third.
“I think I’ll be good there,” Mitchell said. “It’s such a small
racetrack, it’s hard to gain an advantage. So, I don’t know if my strong
suits at Millbridge will play a factor there. But I’m super excited about
Millbridge; I think I should be as good as anybody.”
Since the dawn of his career at Millbridge, Mitchell and his father have
been building and maintaining some of their own equipment at their shop in
Mooresville. Bundy has long been an engineer of racing engines and has built
his son’s engines throughout their Midget career together.
Mitchell said he takes pride in the work they do over other teams and
drivers with large financial backings and development programs. And while he
has made friends with many of them over the years, he prefers the challenge
he and his father take on to remain a true home-grown team.
“The amount of work it takes to build your own stuff and be as
competitive as those guys, it’s worth the price they ask,” Mitchell said.
“We can’t do it, so therefore I don’t compare myself to those guys. It’s a
totally different ballgame.”
He comes into this season still on the hunt for his first national Midget
Feature win. But with a bit of Bundy Built magic, he’s confident 2023 is the
year he breaks through to Victory Lane.
“Last year, toward the end of the year, we had a ton of solid finishes, a
ton of speed, multiple Quick Times, a couple track records,” Mitchell said.
“Everything’s falling into place. It’s taken a lot longer than I expected
and wanted it to, but it’s falling in place, and I think this year is the
year to show it.”
Don’t miss Mitchell and Bundy Built Motorsports take on the entire Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota schedule in 2023. Tickets to events
are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com, or stream every lap live on
DIRTVision.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Target Talladega, Magnolia Return
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Talladega Short Track, March 24, and
Magnolia Motor Speedway, March 25
EASTABOGA, AL (Feb. 27, 2023) – After a historic trip north in the
beginning of March, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
will turn its attention to a southern swing at the end of the month.
First along the way will be the Series’ first return to Talladega Short
Track since 2011, on Friday, March 24, and its second visit to Magnolia
Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 25.
Alabama’s Talladega Short Track – three minutes from the Talladega Super
Speedway – first hosted The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2001. The 1/3-mile
track then hosted the Series 10 more times before waiting to see the premier
Sprint Car tour again after the 2011 race won by David Gravel – his first
Series win.
After wrapping up the show at Talladega, the World of Outlaws will make
the two-and-a-half-hour trip west to Magnolia Motor Speedway in Mississippi.
The 3/8-mile track hosted the Series for the first time in 2021, featuring a
barnburner of a battle between Sheldon Haudenschild and Logan Schuchart for
the win. Haudenschild got the advantage in the closing laps and walked away
with the inaugural victory.
TICKETS:
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Early Storylines:
GRAVEL’S TITLE HUNT: Returning to the site of his first
World of Outlaws victory, with 76 victories under his belt now, David Gravel
will be poised to find his way to Victory Lane again at the Talladega Short
Track. On the hunt for his first World of Outlaws championship, he’s already
off to a strong start in 2023, sweeping the first two events of the year at
Volusia Speedway Park with Big Game Motorsports.
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Four-time and reigning World of Outlaws
champion Brad Sweet will continue his hopeful trek to make history, joining
20-time Series champion Steve Kinser and 10-time Series champion Donny
Schatz as the only drivers to win five straight Series titles. During the
stops at Talladega and Magnolia, he’ll also be looking for his first
victories at both tracks with his Kasey Kahne Racing team.
HAUD WANTS MORE: Driving for 2023 Daytona 500 winner
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s co-owned Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing team, Sheldon
Haudenschild will look to add more trophies to his and Stenhouse’s
collection during the doubleheader weekend. He and the team are also on the
hunt for their first World of Outlaws championship, as well. Two wins to end
March will put them in good position to chase it all year.
Previous Winners:
Talladega Short Track Winners:
2011 – David Gravel
2004 – Jason Meyers
2003 – Danny Lasoski, Steve Kinser
2002 – Danny Lasoski, Danny Lasoski, Steve Kinser
2001 – Steve Kinser, Mark Kinser, Shane Stewart, Andy Hillenburg
Magnolia Motor Speedway Winners:
2021 – Sheldon Haudenschild
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
COUNTING DOWN: World of Outlaws vs PA Posse Battle Set For
Historic Spring Start
PORT ROYAL, PA (Feb. 22, 2023) – For the first time in the history of the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, instead of heading west
in March, it'll head north for a four-race swing against the PA Posse.
The Series will make its first Pennsylvania stop at Port Royal Speedway
for a doubleheader weekend, March 10-11, before venturing to Williams Grove
Speedway on March 17 and Lincoln Speedway on March 18.
Those events also make up four of the six races in the Low-E Insulation
FL to PA Spring Showdown six-race points battle – starting at Volusia
Speedway Park, March 5-6 – paying out a $20,000 purse to the top three
points earners at the end of the chase. After the Feature at Lincoln, the
driver with the most points accumulated in those six races will receive
$10,000, second gets $6,000 and third gets $4,000.
TICKETS:
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PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY – March 10-11
The last time the World of Outlaws made a spring visit to Port Royal
Speedway was May 27, 1987 – won by Doug Wolfgang. Thirty-six years later,
they’ll bring the The Greatest Show on Dirt to the famed half-mile for a
doubleheader weekend.
In the Series’ last visit to the track, Anthony Macri swept the weekend
to pick up his first two World of Outlaws victories. While that may give the
Posse momentum heading into the 2023 edition of their battle, several World
of Outlaws stars will be poised to conquer the PA track again.
Ten-time Series champion Donny Schatz has four wins with the World of
Outlaws at Port Royal – the most of any driver – while four-time Series
champion Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston – who drives for Pennsylvania-based
team CJB Motorsports – and Pennsylvania’s Logan Schuchart each have one win.
Current Series points leader David Gravel has yet to score a win at the
track but finished in the top-five in both October races.
WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY – March 17
For the first time since 2017, the World of Outlaws will make seven stops at
Williams Grove Speedway this year. And for the first time ever will compete
at the half-mile track in March.
Lance Dewease proved to be the king of the half-mile paperclip again last
year, picking up three wins with the World of Outlaws, including the
prestigious National Open – extending his win count at the track to 111.
Making sure the World of Outlaws weren’t shut out at Williams Grove last
year, Sweet broke through for his first win at Williams Grove, where he's
historically struggled before.
And although Schatz hasn’t won at Williams Grove since 2020, his record
can’t be ignored. The Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing driver has 21
victories at the track.
Gravel, a nine-time World of Outlaws winner at the track, could be
another prime contender, having finished fifth in the last two Williams
Grove events.
LINCOLN SPEEDWAY – March 18
Like Port Royal Speedway and Williams Grove Speedway, this year will mark
the earliest the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars have visited Lincoln Speedway.
The previous earliest arrival was last year, May 11, when Jacob Allen, of
Hanover, PA – 15 minutes from the speedway – brought fans to their feet with
his hometown win.
World of Outlaws drivers have won the last three events at Lincoln,
including Allen, Brad Sweet in 2021 and Sheldon Haudenschild in 2020.
In addition to seeing who will take home the $10,000 payday for winning
the Feature, the event will also host the finale of the Low-E Insulation FL
to PA Spring Showdown championship battle, adding another layer to the World
of Outlaws versus PA Posse rivalry.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch every lap of each race
live on
DIRTVision.
Gavin Miller Joins Full-Time Midget Roster in Sophomore Season with
Keith Kunz Motorsports
CONCORD, NC – Feb. 15, 2023 – After a solid run in his first Midget
campaign last year, Gavin Miller is getting his first shot at a national
championship in 2023.
The 16-year-old Pennsylvanian will contest the entire 35-race Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota schedule, piloting a Bullet by
Spike Chassis with Toyota Racing power by Speedway Engine Development and
sponsorship from Eibach Racing Springs in his second season with Keith Kunz
Motorsports.
“I’m very excited,” Miller said. “It’s a big deal driving for [KKM], and
to have to the opportunity to run for Pete [Willoughby, team co-owner] and
Keith is such a privilege.”
A six-time national USAC .25 Midget champion, Miller made the jump to
Micro Sprints in 2020 and later joined Kunz’s Micro Sprint program in early
2021. He said he’s learned a lot since joining the team, and that prior
experience readied him for his first part-time Midget schedule with KKM in
2022.
“Going from Micros to Midgets definitely helped,” Miller said. “I made a
lot of big shows, ran up front, and I thought it was time to move up. That’s
when we talked to [KKM] about getting in a Midget and running a couple races
last season.
“I wanted to go full-time and thought it would be a pretty good
opportunity.”
Two top-five Feature finishes and five top-10s in eight appearances with
the Xtreme Outlaws last year was a solid start to his Midget career with KKM.
He and the team are trying to build on that and have paired Miller with crew
chief Brandon Selph for his first full-time year at the controls of a
Midget.
The veteran experience that Kunz’s team members bring to the table has
had a great track record of developing some of the sport’s brightest
motorsports talents. Miller recognizes the opportunity he’s holding with the
team and is prepared to chase the Xtreme Outlaw championship against the
best racers in the nation.
“Not many people get that opportunity,” Miller said. “I’m thankful for
Pete and Keith and all the crew guys. They put in a lot of work every time
I’m at the track. The car is always so good, and I just have to do my part
as a driver when I’m on the track.”
See Miller in action with the rest of the stars and cars of the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota in 2023. Tickets for select events
are on sale now at XtremeOutlawSeries.com, and keep up with the action all
season long with a FAST PASS subscription to DIRTVision.
DIRTVision Adds Land of Legends Raceway to Lineup of Weekly Racing
CANANDAIGUA, NY – DIRTVision’s extensive lineup of premier tracks is
adding one of New York’s finest in 2023 with Land of Legends Raceway joining
the catalog.
The Canandaigua, NY track’s weekly racing will be broadcast live on
DIRTVision – and simulcast on Land of Legends Raceway TV – starting with its
season-opener in April, highlighted by DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds.
“We’re excited to grow DIRTVision’s footprint in the Northeast, giving
fans another avenue to see their favorite regional divisions when they can’t
make it to the track and showcase them to fans around the world,” said Jim
Chiappelli, DIRTVision general manager.
Land of Legends has already had a strong presence on DIRTVision with its
fan favorite Super DIRTcar Series events. They’ll return in 2023 with the
Stars and Stripes event on July 3 and the SummerFAST finale on Aug. 16.
The longtime DIRTcar member track will celebrate its 70th anniversary
this season with special paying Big Block Modified events on April 22, June
3 and Sept. 2. Along with the Super DIRTcar Series events, fans can watch
several of the Series stars like Matt Sheppard, Peter Britten, Erick Rudolph
and Tim Fuller compete against track veterans Alan Johnson, Danny Johnson
and defending track champion Justin Haers.
“Our goal with Land of Legends TV from the start was to take our Saturday
night stars and their sponsors and make them household names all over the
country,” said Land of Legends Raceway promoter Paul Cole.
“Teaming up with DIRTVision only strengthens that commitment and will
bring our exciting show to viewers all over the world. We feel DIRTVision
subscribers will love what we bring to the table.”
In addition to Big Block Modifieds, weekly racing at Land of Legends also
features the toughest weekly field of DIRTcar Sportsman, 305 Sprint Cars,
Street Stocks and Hobby Stocks.
The full schedule of events can be found HERE.
To watch every racing live from Land of Legends Raceway, sign up for an
annual Platinum FAST PASS with DIRTVision and experience every event either
online or through the DIRTVision App. Land of Legends Raceway will simulcast
weekly racing on LandofLegendsTV.com.
Land of Legends Raceway joins DIRTVision’s growing list of premier tracks
like Attica Raceway Park, Huset’s Speedway, Jacksonville Speedway, Jackson
Motorplex, Knoxville Raceway, Millbridge Speedway, Sharon Speedway, Williams
Grove Speedway and Volusia Speedway Park. Fans with a FAST PASS subscription
can also access every race for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series,
Super DIRTcar Series, Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota and
DIRTcar Summer Nationals.
World
of Outlaws Volusia Bike Week Spectacular Adds More Excitement with Addition
of DIRTcar Nationals Finale
Drivers to Decide Big Gator
Championship and Begin FL to PA Spring Showdown, March 5-6
BARBERVILLE, FL - February 12, 2023 - When the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Volusia Speedway Park
in March for the Low-E Insulation Spring Showdown fans will see even more
action than expected.
The remaining portion of the World of Outlaws DIRTcar Nationals finale
— including the Toyota Dash and Big Gator Championship determining Feature,
which was unable to be run due to rain — will be Sunday, March 5, before the
originally scheduled program.
The 30-lap, $16,000-to-win/$1,250-to-start, race will conclude the Big
Gator Championship points battle and award one driver the coveted Big Gator
trophy.
The makeup program will be one of three Features at The World's Fastest
Half-Mile during Bike Week and serve as a prelude for the originally
scheduled Low-E Insulation FL to PA Spring Showdown. The mini-series offers
a $20,000 points fund to competitors who follow The Greatest Show on
Dirt from Volusia (March 5-6) up to Port Royal Speedway (March 10-11),
Williams Grove Speedway (March 17), and Lincoln Speedway (March 18).
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After winning back-to-back races — within seven hours of each other on
Friday — to open the 2023 campaign, David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports
will return to Volusia atop the points for the World of Outlaws and the
DIRTcar Nationals. He currently leads Logan Schuchart (12 points) and Carson
Macedo (18 points) in the event points ahead of the makeup Feature.
If Gravel can run sixth or better in the DIRTcar Nationals Feature, he'll
automatically clinch a third Big Gator Championship. However, he's slated to
start ninth in the 30-lapper whereas Schuchart (P3) and Macedo (P5) will
have a chance to race for the pole position in the Toyota Dash.
NOS Notebook (Volusia Speedway Park,
2/11/23)
Before the rain came during DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 11, Macedo became
the third different driver of the DIRTcar Nationals weekend to top Low-E
Insulation Qualifying, circling Volusia's half-mile in 13.807 seconds,
averaging 110 MPH. His 20th career QuickTime Award ranks as the fourth-most
- behind Gravel (55), Sweet (32), and Haudenschild (21) - over his five-year
tenure as a full-time World of Outlaws driver.
James McFadden (37th career) won CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat #1, while NOS
Energy Drink Heats 2-4 went to Brian Brown (76th career), Logan Schuchart
(109th career), and Spencer Bayston (14th career). Sheldon Haudenschild
claimed the MicroLite Last Chance Showdown mere moments before the downpour
began, which allowed the Feature lineup to be set and to be held in three
weeks.
Racing for the pole position of the DIRTcar Nationals finale in the
Toyota Dash will be Jacob Allen (P1), James McFadden (P2), Logan Schuchart
(P3), Spencer Bayston (P4), Carson Macedo (P5), Brad Sweet (P6), Brian Brown
(P7), and Donny Schatz (P8).
UP NEXT (March 5-6) - The
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will enjoy a three-week
break before returning to action at Volusia Speedway Park for a Bike Week
special on Sunday & Monday, March 5-6. The already-established Low-E
Insulation FL to PA Spring Showdown will now be accompanied by the
$16,000-to-win DIRTcar Nationals finale, which has a Dash and Feature to be
ran. For fans unable to attend, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
DIRTcar Nationals Points (4/5
Races) - 1. 2-David Gravel (574); 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-12); 3.
41-Carson Macedo (-18); 4. 11-Buddy Kofoid (-30); 5. 49-Brad Sweet (-34); 6.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild (-48); 7. 19-Brent Marks (-56); 8. 83-James McFadden
(-76); 9. 13-Justin Peck (-78); 10. 39M-Anthony Macri (-88).
Series Championship Standings (2/87
Races) - 1. 2-David Gravel (300); 2. 11-Buddy Kofoid (-8); 3.
1S-Logan Schuchart (-16); 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild (-26); 5. 41-Carson
Macedo (-34); 6. 48-Danny Dietrich (-36); 7. 7S-Robbie Price (-38); 8.
19-Brent Marks (-38); 9. 49-Brad Sweet (-48); 83-James McFadden (-48).
TWICE AS NICE: David Gravel Doubles Down on Friday at Volusia's
DIRTcar Nationals
Gravel Leads Big Gator Championship Ahead of Saturday's Finale
BARBERVILLE, FL - February 10, 2023 - In a span of less than seven hours,
David Gravel won not one but two World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series Features on Friday at Volusia Speedway Park.
Continuing his torrid tenure at the Barberville, FL 1/2-mile - three
consecutive Series wins - Gravel backed up his season-opening victory at
6:08pm by delivering another checkered flag for the Big Game Motorsports #2
at 12:46am, which came after a lengthy rain delay followed by an exceptional
recovery by the VSP track crew.
Starting from the inside of row two - adjacent to his fourth starting
spot earlier in the day - Gravel took his time in the second outing. He ran
third for the first half of the 30-lapper and finally moved past Cory
Eliason to take P2 on Lap 14, but a caution on Lap 21 is what set the stage
for another Victory Lane trip.
Capitalizing on Buddy Kofoid's decision to brave the bumps into the
bottom of turn one, Gravel throttled the Maxim Chassis powered by Morrison
Racing Engines around the outside and promptly cleared the Crouch
Motorsports #11 in one clean shot through turn two and down the backstretch.
From there, he survived one more restart to seal the deal on a $16,000
payout with his fourth DIRTcar Nationals victory.
"It was weird," Gravel recalled on his pass for the lead. "I felt like
something suddenly changed because the bottom was the place to be on that
long green flag run, but the top - which felt like crap before - was amazing
on the restart. I don't know if it was tire temperature or maybe even
moisture from the fog, but it worked out great. I think that rough stuff was
just enough to upset the car and it bit Buddy when he went to the bottom."
Gravel's 78th career World of Outlaws win was chalked full of notable
numbers as he became the second driver to win three-straight events at
Volusia, the sixth driver to win two races in one day, and the seventh
driver to open the season with back-to-back wins.
He also expanded his lead in the DIRTcar Nationals standings to 12 points
over Carson Macedo and 18 points over Logan Schuchart entering Saturday's
finale. If he can finish the week on top, it'll mark back-to-back Big Gator
Championships for the 30-year-old native of Watertown, CT.
"This place is so competitive, you just never know what can happen on any
given night," Gravel noted on their successes, especially after Qualifying
30th on Wednesday. "You slip up the tiniest bit and you give up so much
against this field here. I mean these are probably the best 35-ish drivers
in the country all here. Somtimes it's so hard to just get that first win
out of the way, so knocking two out right from the start feels like a huge
confidence boost."
While Graven won for the second time in one day, Buddy Kofoid also ran
runner-up to Tod Quiring's #2 for the second time in one day. The
21-year-old native of Penngrove, CA started on the outside pole and passed
Cory Eliason for the lead on Lap 11, builting an advantage as large as 2.490
seconds on Lap 18, but the caution flew and negated his hard work. Gravel
ultimately capitalized on the restart and forced Buddy to another
second-place finish in the Crouch Motorsports #11.
"This one obviously stings a bit more having actually led the race, but
overall this is a really great result," Kofoid mentioned. "I have to keep
reminding myself that I'm brand new to this place, our team is still
relativiely young, and yet we're competing for World of Outlaws wins. I hope
we can get tomorrow in to have another shot at winning of those Gators."
Closing out the podium was Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing, DuraMAX
Oil #1S - who wanted just a few more laps to see what he could've done with
Kofoid and Gravel ahead of him.
"I started out bad, but got better and better as the race went on,"
Schuchart said. "I thought we were the fastest car over the last five laps,
honestly. You always say you wish you had three more laps, but man I can't
help but think of what would've happened. I felt like I had a different line
than both of them and was catching then, so I thought it would've been
interesting."
Completing Friday's top-10 was Cory Eliason (4th) in the Indy Race Parts
#71, Justin Peck (5th) in the Buch Motorsports #13, Brad Sweet (6th) in the
Kasey Kahne Racing #49, James McFadedn (7th) in the Roth Motorsports #83,
Carson Macedo (8th) in the Jason Johnson Racing #41, Sheldon Haudenschild
(9th) in the Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17, and Tyler Courtney (10th)
in the Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BC. NOS Notebook (Volusia Speedway Park,
2/10/23)
David Gravel's 78th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series triumph brings him one away from tying Brad Sweet for 11th on the
All-Time Win List. His fourth DIRTcar Nationals Gator trophy ties him for
ninth-most in event history. He also joined Steve Kinser (2010-11) as the
second driver to win three consecutive Series Features at Volusia Speedway
Park.
Gravel is the first driver since Donny Schatz - at Volusia during 2017
DIRTcar Nationals - to win two World of Outlaws Features in the same day,
and the sixth in history to achieve that feat. He joins a rare club
including Steve Kinser (4), Sammy Swindell (3), Donny Schatz (2), Jac
Haudenschild (1), and Jeff Swindell (1).
He also became the seventh driver in Series history to win back-to-back
races to start a season - joining Daryn Pittman (2019), Steve Kinser (2011,
1991), Andy Hillenburg (2001), Sammy Swindell (1997, 1986), Brad Doty
(1987), and Doug Wolfgang (1981).
As the 36th and final qualifier, Logan Schuchart led Low-E Insulation
Qualifying at 13.609 seconds - averaging 112 MPH around Volusia's 1/2-mile.
It's his 32nd career QuickTime Award, which ranks seventh-most - behind
Gravel (89), Sweet (64), Saldana (55), Schatz (37), K. Madsen (35), and
Stewart (35) - over his decade span as a full-time World of Outlaws
competitor.
For the second night in a row, Schuchart (108th career) also topped the
opening CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat One, while NOS Energy Drink Heats 2-4 were
won by Carson Macedo (83rd career), Buddy Kofoid (4th career), and Brent
Marks (28th career).
Cory Eliason won the Toyota Dash, earning his seventh career pole
position with the World of Outlaws. Through two nights, only Schuchart,
Marks, Kofoid & Gravel have qualified for 100% of the Toyota Dashes.
Parker Price-Miller joined Brock Zearfoss as the second winner of the
Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown. One of the most exciting battles of the
night was for the final transfer, which went to Tyler Courtney by 0.040
seconds over Kraig Kinser. Courtney would ultimately go on to win the KSE
Hard Charger Award, driving from 24th-to-10th in the Feature.
UP NEXT (Sat) - The 52nd annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
concludes on Saturday, February 11 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville,
FL. The NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will race for a $16,000-to-win program
as the Big Gator Championship is awarded. For fans unable to attend, you can
watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30 Laps) - 1. 2-David Gravel[3]; 2.
11-Michael Kofoid[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 4. 71-Cory Eliason[1]; 5.
13-Justin Peck[6]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet[14]; 7. 83-James McFadden[11]; 8.
41-Carson Macedo[5]; 9. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[12]; 10. 7BC-Tyler
Courtney[24]; 11. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[10]; 12. 19-Brent Marks[4]; 13.
7S-Robbie Price[9]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[26]; 15. 48-Danny Dietrich[13];
16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[17]; 17. 9-Kasey Kahne[18]; 18. 5T-Ryan Timms[16];
19. 5-Spencer Bayston[25]; 20. 15-Donny Schatz[15]; 21. 9P-Parker Price
Miller[21]; 22. 21-Brian Brown[20]; 23. 11K-Kraig Kinser[27]; 24. 26-Zeb
Wise[23]; 25. 20G-Noah Gass[19]; 26. 39M-Anthony Macri[22]; 27. 1A-Jacob
Allen[8]; 28. 6-Bill Rose[28]. Lap Leader(s): Cory Eliason 1-10; Buddy
Kofoid 11-21; David Gravel 22-30. KSE Hard Charger: Tyler Courtney +14.
NEW Championship Standings (2/87 Races) - 1. 2-David Gravel (300); 2.
11-Buddy Kofoid (-8); 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-16); 4. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild (-26); 5. 41-Carson Macedo (-34); 6. 48-Danny Dietrich (-36);
7. 7S-Robbie Price (-38); 8. 19-Brent Marks (-38); 9. 49-Brad Sweet (-48);
83-James McFadden (-48).
FIRST BLOOD: David Gravel Strikes First, Wins 2023 World of Outlaws
Season Opener
Big Game Motorsports #2 Overtakes DIRTcar Nationals Point Lead
BARBERVILLE, FL - February 10, 2023 - David Gravel's pursuit of the 2023
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship couldn't
have started any better than it did on Friday evening - in Victory Lane at
Volusia Speedway Park.
Advancing from fourth to first, the Watertown, CT native quickly pounced
during the make-up of Thursday's postponed program. He drove the Big Game
Motorsports, Huset's Speedway #2 to the point on Lap 11 when he made the
most of traffic hindering early leader Anthony Macri.
The final 15 laps were a breeze for the 30-year-old, who drove off into
the Florida sun to collect his 77th career win with The Greatest Show on
Dirt - currently ranking 12th on the All-Time Win List. The win was Gravel's
third at the Barberville, FL 1/2-mile and his second at the track in World
of Outlaws competition.
"I really wanted to race last night after how good our car was in the
Dash, but I obviously can't complain now," Gravel said in Victory Lane. "You
never know when you race early in the day like this, so I was a bit anxious
about how it would play out. It's tough on the equipment being wide open
like that, but Brian Morrison builds us a great engine. I was actually
trying to save tear-offs as much as I could, that was one of my biggest
concerns. Cody [Jacobs], Scott [Vogelsong], and Zach [Patterson] are firing
on all cylinders right now. It's awesome to start the year this way."
With two DIRTcar Nationals Features remaining on Friday and Saturday
night, Gravel now leads the overall points as he chases back-to-back Big
Gator Championships. He currently leads Carson Macedo (-2 PTS), Logan
Schuchart (-6 PTS), Brad Sweet (-22 PTS), and Buddy Kofoid (-26 PTS).
Making a late-race pass to secure runner-up honors on Friday evening was
21-year-old native of Penngrove, CA, Buddy Kofoid, who is making his first
appearance at Volusia Speedway Park this week. It's already his third podium
through only 25 starts with the World of Outlaws.
"We've been decent and getting better and better as the week goes on,"
Kofoid said. "Leighton [Crouch] has given Brad [Alexander], Stephen
[Hamm-Reilly], Jakob [Weaver], and I the best operation we could ask for.
These half-miles are hard, especially with the Outlaws, so this feels really
good to land on the podium."
After failing to qualify for Wednesday's show with the All-Star Circuit
of Champions, Danny Dietrich, of Gettysburg, PA completed an impressive
turnaround by driving the Gary Kauffman Racing #48 to his 17th career podium
with the World of Outlaws. He started from the outside pole and ran second
for much of the 25-lapper, but ultimately slipped back to finish third in
the closing stages.
"We chose a gear to get up on the top and get going, but I wasn't able to
turn off the curb and get the momentum I needed," Dietrich noted. "I'm
probably too fat to get around here as fast as David does, but this is
nothing to complain about. My guys have worked their asses off all week long
and after starting as bad as we did, this feels awesome."
Sheldon Haudenschild in the Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS Energy
Drink #17 and Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing, DuraMAX Oil #1S rounded
out the top five in Thursday's make-up Feature.
Closing out the top-10 in the season opener was Canada's Robbie Price in
the Sides Motorsports #7S, Pennsylvania's Brent Marks in the Murray-Marks
#19, Indiana's Zeb Wise in the Rudeen Racing #26, California's Carson Macedo
in the Jason Johnson Racing #41, and Texas' Aaron Reutzel in the RSR #8.
NOS Notebook (Volusia Speedway Park, 2/10/23)
David Gravel's 77th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series victory brings him only two away from tying Brad Sweet for 11th on
the All-Time Win List. It's his second Series win at Volusia Speedway Park,
and third overall win at the DIRTcar Nationals.
The first Low-E Insulation Qualifying session of 2023 was topped by
Anthony Macri, clocking a lap of 13.420 seconds around Volusia's 1/2-mile.
It's his fifth career World of Outlaws QuickTime Award.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Heat 1 went to Logan Schuchart (107th career), while
NOS Energy Drink Heats 2-4 were won by Brent Marks (27th career), Buddy
Kofoid (3rd career), and David Gravel (209th career). Macri won the Toyota
Dash, while Bayston won the MicroLite Last Chance Showdown.
After performing nearly flawlessly through preliminary programs, Anthony
Macri led the opening 10 laps of the Feature before Gravel passed him on Lap
11. He held the runner-up spot until a mechanical issue forced him to the
infield with a DNF on Lap 17.
Through three of five scheduled Features, the top contenders for the Big
Gator Championship are David Gravel (424 PTS), Carson Macedo (-2 PTS), Logan
Schuchart (-6 PTS), Brad Sweet (-22 PTS), and Buddy Kofoid (-26 PTS).
UP NEXT (Fri-Sat) - The 52nd annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar
Nationals continues on Friday and Saturday at Volusia Speedway Park in
Barberville, FL. The NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will race for a
$16,000-to-win program both nights as the Big Gator Championship is
concluded. For fans unable to attend, you can watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (25 Laps) - 1. 2-David Gravel[4]; 2.
11-Michael Kofoid[3]; 3. 48-Danny Dietrich[2]; 4. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[6]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[7]; 6. 7S-Robbie Price[5]; 7.
19-Brent Marks[8]; 8. 26-Zeb Wise[10]; 9. 41-Carson Macedo[11]; 10. 8-Aaron
Reutzel[9]; 11. 9-Kasey Kahne[12]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[19]; 13. 15H-Sam
Hafertepe Jr[14]; 14. 15-Donny Schatz[17]; 15. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg[16];
16. 5-Spencer Bayston[21]; 17. 21-Brian Brown[13]; 18. 83-James
McFadden[24]; 19. 49-Brad Sweet[20]; 20. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[26]; 21.
1A-Jacob Allen[23]; 22. 9P-Parker Price Miller[22]; 23. 11K-Kraig
Kinser[27]; 24. 20G-Noah Gass[15]; 25. 39M-Anthony Macri[1]; 26. 17B-Bill
Balog[18]; 27. 6-Bill Rose[25]; 28. 5D-Jacob Dykstra[28]. Lap Leader(s):
Anthony Macri 1-10; David Gravel 11-25. KSE Hard Charger Award: Brock
Zearfoss +7.
NEW Championship Standings (1/87 Races) - 1. 2-David Gravel (150); 2.
11-Buddy Kofoid (-4); 3. 48-Danny Dietrich (-6); 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
(-8); 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-10); 6. 7S-Robbie Price (-12); 7. 19-Brent
Marks (-14); 8. 26-Zeb Wise (-16); 9.
1 MONTH ALERT: Xtreme Outlaw Midgets to Kick Off 2023 Season at
Southern Illinois Center, March 10-11
DU QUOIN, IL (Feb. 10, 2023) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented
by Toyota is poised for a massive sophomore season, starting with its debut
at the Southern Illinois Center, March 10-11.
The Series will kick off its 35-race season at the indoor dirt track in
Du Quoin, IL with the best Midget drivers and teams in the country.
Drivers will contend for a $4,000 payday on Friday and then a $5,000 top
prize on Saturday.
Event Highlights:
DAUM’S TITLE DEFENSE: Zach Daum, the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget
champion, returns to defend his title, but this year with his own equipment.
With sponsorship from Kiwi Landscaping and Rockwell Security, Daum will be
his own boss and race in his own equipment – built right in his 5d Speed
Shop in Greenville, IL.
His Xtreme Outlaw title last year was his first national championship
since 2016. He picked up one win with the Series at Port City Raceway. He
has five starts at the Southern Illinois Center with a career best finish of
fourth.
WINNING WAYS: Jade Avedisian made history in two ways with the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series last year, becoming the first female driver to take the
checkered flag in a national dirt Midget race and becoming the Series’
winningest driver with two wins. Of those wins was the season finale at I-44
Riverside Speedway.
She’ll carry that momentum into the new season with a new team as she
joins Keith Kunz Motorsports to chase the Xtreme Outlaw championship.
BEST OF THE BEST: The Southern Illinois Center has hosted more than 30
Midget events, attracting the biggest names in the division each time.
Midget winners at the track include the likes of Justin Grant, Thomas
Meseraull, Christopher Bell, Cannon McIntosh, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Tyler
Courtney.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil Joining World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Series
CONCORD, NC (Feb. 9, 2023) – Already an intricate part of the World of
Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series family, CASE Construction Equipment is
expanding its involvement in 2023 with CASE No.1 Engine Oil™ joining as a
new sponsor.
CASE No.1 Engine Oil™ will be the Official Engine Oil for the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series, along
with serving as the sponsor of Heat Race #1 across all three series.
“We’re excited to bring CASE No.1 Engine Oil to the World of Outlaws and
Super DIRTcar Series, expanding our reach amongst the passionate fanbases
and expanding our support of dirt racing,” said Eric Tharp, vice president
of parts commercial & operations for CNH Industrial – parent company of the
CASE brands. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase the wide variety of
engine oil options that can benefit drivers and fans alike in their everyday
lives.”
In addition to its main sponsorships with the three series, CASE No.1
Engine Oil™ will join the contingency program for all three series – giving
drivers that have the company’s decal on their car the chance to win more
money at the end of the night – and will become part of the DIRTcar HP
Engine Builder Program.
The World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series began its thriving
partnership with CNH Industrial’s CASE brand in 2022 when CASE Construction
Equipment became the title sponsor of the World of Outlaws Late Models and
the Official Construction Equipment Company for all three series. That
partnership also continues in 2023 with new and exciting initiatives.
To follow the 2023 World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model tours,
CLICK HERE, and to follow the 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season, CLICK HERE.
To learn more about CASE No.1 Engine Oil, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
DIRTcar Nationals Officials Adjust Friday and Saturday Schedules
BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 9, 2023) – After consulting with Precision Weather
Service expert Wayne Mahar about potential weather rolling into Volusia
Speedway Park on Saturday, Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals officials
have decided to adjust the weekend schedule to ensure drivers and fans get
the most out of Friday’s racing, whether Saturday’s World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car and DIRTcar UMP Modified finale is a go or not.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Cars schedule will remain as
planned, but the purse will even out to $16K-to-win each night rather than
the original $12K/$20K split.
The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds will flip their Friday/Saturday schedules,
closing Friday’s event with the highly anticipated Gator Championship, and
moving the final 6-Feature schedule to Saturday.
“The change is just a precaution,” explained World Racing Group Executive
Director of Events Jeff Hachmann. “We’re just looking out for our drivers
and eliminating the risk of them walking away without their big payday. We
have a lot of drivers who traveled long distances to be here, and we want to
make sure they get their full experience despite what Mother Nature may or
may not have in store.”
Tonight, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series kicks off its
season at Volusia Speedway Park, joining the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds for the
next three days. Get tickets, or watch live on DIRTVision. Next week, the
DIRTcar Late Models and USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars open the week before the
Super DIRTcar Series and World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late
Models take the field.
Jade Avedisian to Chase 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Championship with
Keith Kunz Motorsports
CONCORD, NC – Feb. 8, 2023 – Jade Avedisian became the winningest driver
in Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota history and the first
female driver to take the checkered flag in a national Midget race in 2022.
This year, she’s poised to make more history, chasing the Series title with
one of Midget racing’s most decorated teams.
Avedisian has joined Keith Kunz Motorsports and will run all 35 races on
the Xtreme Outlaw Midget schedule in pursuit of her first national
championship. Piloting a Bullet by Spike Chassis with Toyota Racing power by
Speedway Engine Development, the young Californian will drive KKM’s iconic
#71 with sponsorship from Mobil 1 on the full-time Xtreme Midget roster.
“It’s a huge opportunity,” Avedisian said. “Keith and Pete [Willoughby,
team co-owner] are giving me a shot, and to have Mobil 1 on this year is
going to be really cool.
“There’s a lot of pressure obviously, because I want to win, and everyone
wants to win. So, I’m going to give it all I’ve got and see what happens.”
At 16 years old, Avedisian has already begun breaking ground in the
Midget world. She became the first female driver to claim the checkered flag
in a national Midget race last June, leading the Xtreme Outlaw Feature at
Jacksonville Speedway flag-to-flag to bank the $5,000 prize on the historic
Sunday night in Illinois.
She backed that win up in October with her second Xtreme Outlaw victory
of the year, becoming the current winningest driver in Series history. She
beat POWRi National Midget champion Bryant Wiedeman to the line in a near
photo-finish to win the season finale at I-44 Riverside Speedway.
Both of her record victories came in cars fielded by team owner Chad
Boat, who she drove for in her first full-time Midget season last year.
Avedisian first partnered with Boat in 2021 for her rookie Midget campaign
on a part-time schedule after several years competing and winning in the
Micro Sprint ranks, which she said all has prepared her for her next Midget
venture at KKM.
“My year last year with Chad and everyone at [Chad Boat Industries] was
really great,” Avedisian said. “I think that really helped me learn and
progress into this year to have this opportunity with Mobil 1, Toyota Racing
and Keith Kunz Motorsports.”
Kunz has kept a close eye on Avedisian’s racing career for the past
several years, watching her rise from Jr. Sprints through the Micro Sprint
ranks and into the national Midget scene. After her record-setting season in
2022 and her A-Main appearance as a rookie at the Chili Bowl Nationals in
January, Kunz knew Avedisian was going to make a strong addition to his team
in 2023.
“She was at the top of Toyota’s and our radar,” Kunz said. “We just
eventually gravitated toward each other as her career’s moved along. She was
able to get a couple wins last year with Chad Boat and had really solidified
herself as a strong competitor.
“We’re all looking to take her to the next level and win more races and
chase an Xtreme championship this year.”
In the midst of a remarkable wave of youthful talent sweeping through the
national Midget ranks in the past five years came a variety of skilled
female racers as well – several of which Kunz has fielded cars for and made
defining moments in Midget racing.
From the days of Sarah McCune’s starts in KKM cars in the early 2000s, to
Holly Shelton’s multi-season tenure with the team in the 2010s, to Kaylee
Bryson’s groundbreaking achievement in becoming the first woman to start the
Chili Bowl A-Main last year, Kunz has developed some of the best female
racing talent in Midget history and looks to drivers like Avedisian to carry
the torch for other female racers into the future.
“For us, it’s been really cool to see that progression and be a part of
it,” Kunz said. “I think there’s going to be a day that comes when there’s
just as many girls winning races as guys.”
Kunz’s experience, his mechanics’ knowledge and Avedisian’s skill behind
the wheel will combine to form what is poised to be one of the most
competitive Midget teams in the country.
“That’s what it’s going to take to win the championship – she’s going to
have to be a consistent competitor for the win every night,” Kunz said. “I
think we can put her in that position. We’re really looking forward to it.”
“I honestly feel like we have a really good chance to win the
championship,” Avedisian said. “It’s one of my goals to win the
championship, and hopefully, win some races as well.”
Don’t miss Avedisian take on the entire Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota schedule in her first season with Keith Kunz
Motorsports. For tickets to events, visit XtremeOutlawSeries.com or stream
every lap live on your device with the DIRTVision app.
WHAT
TO WATCH FOR: 2023 World of Outlaws Campaign Begins at Volusia’s DIRTcar
Nationals
Drivers Vying for Big Gator
Championship Across Five Nights in Barberville, FL
BARBERVILLE, FL - February 7, 2023 - After 97 agonizing
days away from the racetrack, the off-season is finally over and the 2023
season begins this week for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series.
For the 19th consecutive year, The Greatest Show on Dirt opens
the most grueling campaign in dirt racing at Volusia Speedway Park in
Barberville, FL for the 52nd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.
The five-night “Sprint Week” at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile begins
with a pair of All Star Circuit of Champions races on Tuesday and Wednesday
before the World of Outlaws take center stage Thursday through Saturday. An
expected field of nearly 40 competitors will be racing for valuable points
across all five shows in the hunt for the prestigious Big Gator
Championship.
For those unable to make the trip to Florida in February, you can watch
every lap live on DIRTVision.com.
Let’s preview some of the top storylines
entering this week:
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Not one, not two, not three, but four
championship rings now don the hand of Brad Sweet, who has built a Hall of
Fame career out of strictly the last half-decade. In 2023, “The Big Cat”
wants to add one for the thumb with a fifth consecutive title on the line
for his Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 Team.
The 37-year-old native of Grass Valley, CA has topped all four of his
crowns by a margin of less than 100 points, proving the World of Outlaws
championship contenders are consistently tighter than ever before. However,
after a lowkey five-win season in 2022, Sweet - along with crew members Eric
Prutzman, Tye Wolfgang, and Andrew Bowman - is extra determined to rattle
off a big year and leave the points without doubt.
His quest for five consecutive championships begins at Volusia this week
- arguably his best track. He owns eight DIRTcar Nationals wins with six of
those coming in World of Outlaws action. That ties Volusia with Cedar Lake
Speedway as his winningest track through 79 Series victories. He’s going for
his third Big Gator Championship this week, something only his former KKR
teammate Daryn Pittman has achieved before.
GATOR COLLECTOR: There are nine former DIRTcar Nationals
winners in the field this week and leading the way is 10-time World of
Outlaws champion Donny Schatz with an unmatched 22 scores. He and former
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing star, Danny Lasoski (19 wins), are the
only drivers to reach double-digit wins at the event.
Schatz, who will embark on his 27th full-time campaign with the Series
this year, will split time between a slick blue Carquest Auto Parts look and
a flashy yellow Advance Auto Parts design. The #15 will continue fine-tuning
the Ford Performance Stewart 410 Engine as the Fargo, ND native eyes his
11th title.
Additional DIRTcar Nationals winners include Brad Sweet (8), Logan
Schuchart (3), Sheldon Haudenschild (2), David Gravel (2), Carson Macedo
(1), Aaron Reutzel (1), Kraig Kinser (1), and Kasey Kahne (1).
THE GRIND BEGINS: Every year since 2005, the
cross-country tour that is the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series always starts at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile. Including a Bike Week
stop on March 5-6, Volusia Speedway Park hosts a record-high five races in
2023.
The 87-race schedule will take teams to 36 different tracks in 19 states,
testing both man and machine all the way through to November’s World Finals
at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, where the 46th champion will be crowned.
BIG GATOR CHAMPIONSHIP: The little gators given to all
Feature winners are cool and all, but the ultimate goal of DIRTcar Nationals
is leaving with the Big Gator Championship - a trophy created for the event
in 2012.
Daryn Pittman (‘13, ‘15, ‘19) remains the only driver to earn the trophy
on three occasions, while David Gravel (‘17, ‘22) and Brad Sweet (‘16, ‘20)
are also multi-time champions. Additional Big Gator conquerors include Logan
Schuchart (‘21), Donny Schatz (‘18), Paul McMahan (‘14), and Sammy Swindell
(‘12).
Spread across two All Star nights and three World of Outlaws nights, the
Big Gator Championship utilizes a points system offering 250 to the winner
then 246, 244, 242, etc.
WELCOME TO THE SHOW: It’s a “1v1” match for the 2023
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award as Giovanni Scelzi and Robbie Price
square off for the right to call themselves the top newcomer with the World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Scelzi, a 21-year-old native of Fresno, CA, is no stranger to success
with five wins and 81 top-10s to his credit through 152 starts; but he is a
stranger to full-time competition. The KCP Racing #18 pilot is committed to
all 87 events in 2023 as he chases the World of Outlaws championship for the
first time in his career.
Price, a 24-year-old native of Cobble Hill, BC, will take over control of
the Sides Motorsports #7S - vying for ROTY honors exactly 20 years after
Jason himself earned the award in 2003. Entering his Volusia debut, Price
owns 55 career World of Outlaws starts with two top-five finishes coming
late last year.
THE OUTSIDERS: Along with the expected cast of 15
full-time World of Outlaws stars, a handful of lethal invaders will be on
the scene chasing their own gators.
Brent Marks, of Myerstown, PA, is fresh off a career-year after winning
five World of Outlaws Features - including the Historical Big One and Kings
Royal - on his way to making more than $600,000. Now, he eyes his
first-career win at Volusia Speedway Park.
Anthony Macri, of Dillsburg, PA, was the winningest Sprint Car driver (23
wins) in 2022 and hopes to earn the same title this year with another true
outlaw slate. With four-time World of Outlaws champion car chief, Joe Mooney
(previously with Brad Sweet), now on the wrenches, the 23-year-old is
focused on taking his program to the next level and it begins this week.
Buddy Kofoid, of Penngrove, CA, will make his debut at Volusia Speedway
Park this week. The highly touted 20-year-old is piloting the Crouch
Motorsports #11 as he begins his career's most extensive Sprint Car
schedule.
The All Star Circuit of Champions will be well represented by the likes
of Tyler Courtney in the Clauson-Marshall #7BC, Justin Peck in the Buch
Motorsports #13, Hunter Schuerenberg in the Vermeer Motorsports #55, Zeb
Wise in the Rudeen Racing #26, and Parker Price-Miller in the McCandless
#9P.
Additional expected contenders include Alex Bowman, Brian Brown, Danny
Dietrich, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, and Aaron Reutzel, among others.
1 MONTH ALERT: World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Return to Volusia For
Bike Week Doubleheader, March 5-6
The event will kick off the
Low-E Insulation FL to PA Spring Showdown six-race battle
BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 6, 2023) – The biggest two-wheel event in Florida
will collide with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars when the
Series returns to Volusia Speedway Park, Sunday-Monday, March 5-6.
The doubleheader weekend at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” will help
kickoff Bike Week and commence the
Low-E Insulation FL to PA Spring Showdown six-race series – which starts
at Volusia and ends at Lincoln Speedway (March 18), paying $10,000 to the
overall points earner, $6,000 for second and $4,000 for third.
Drivers will contend for a $10,000 payday each night, along with valuable
points toward the prestigious World of Outlaws championship.
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Event Highlights:
GATOR KING: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series begins its season at Volusia Speedway Park during the Federated
Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 9-11, handing out three Feature wins and
a Big Gator Championship. The winners of each will have the best momentum
going into the Bike Week doubleheader.
Last year, David Gravel won the final race of the event and took home his
second Big Gator Championship.
GRAVEL’S HOME: There’s nothing more relaxing and
rejuvenating for a driver than being able to race close to home. With
Gravel, originally from Watertown, CT, calling Florida home, he gets the
benefit of spending the first month of the season a short drive from his
house. Paired with his stout record at Volusia, including two Big Gator
Championships and two Feature wins, Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports team
will be poised to start off the season strong and hunt down their first
championship.
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Four-time and defending Series champion
Brad Sweet returns with Kasey Kahne Racing to chase their fifth straight
World of Outlaws title. Doing so would add his name on another page of the
history books with Steve Kinser and Donny Schatz as the only drivers to win
five straight titles.
Volusia has been one of Sweet’s best tracks with eight Feature wins there
and two Big Gator Championships (2016, 2020).
SHARK ATTACK: The Shark Racing duo of Logan Schuchart
and Jacob Allen will be at home during Bike Week, being bikers themselves.
They’re both also strong competitors on half-mile tracks. Schuchart has two
Feature wins at Volusia and a Big Gator Championship (2021). And while Allen
has yet to win at Volusia, he earned a top-five finish last year and is
coming off the momentum of a career best season.
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If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
Whiskey Myers Band Returns as World of Outlaws Sponsor, Increases
Support
Whiskey Myers will again sponsor
the “4-Wide Salute to the Fans” and now be a part of the World of Outlaws’
contingency program
CONCORD, NC (Feb. 6, 2023) – Multi-Platinum band Whiskey Myers is
bringing its rock ‘n’ roll energy back to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series in 2023 in multiple ways.
The band will continue to be the presenting sponsor of Johnny Gibson’s
famous “4-Wide Salute to the Fans” at all World of Outlaws Sprint Car races
and will now also be a part of the Series’ contingency program for drivers.
“As a fan of World of Outlaws, it was exciting to be able to partner with
them last season and to become more involved in the sport,” shares Whiskey
Myers drummer Jeff Hogg. “We’re excited to come back in a bigger way this
year to support the series and the drivers, and we can’t wait to get the
season underway!”
This will be the first full World of Outlaws season that Whiskey Myers’
genre-bending music is paired with the “4-wide” call, starting with the
season-opening event at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 9-11.
And, as part of the contingency program to reward more money to drivers at
the end of the night, the band’s logo will be featured on all full-time
World of Outlaws drivers’ cars throughout the year, along with awarding $50
each Feature to any driver – with the Whiskey Myers decal on their car – who
finishes sixth.
Whiskey Myers shares its birthplace with the World of Outlaws, having
formed in Texas and now selling out shows across the globe. Composed of
members Cody Cannon, Cody Tate, John Jeffers, Jeff Hogg, Jamey Gleaves and
Tony Kent, the group has sold more than 1.5 million albums and amassed over
2 billion streams while earning six RIAA Platinum & Gold certifications as
an independent band.
Their latest self-produced album, Tornillo, is available everywhere now
as the band known for their high-energy live show prepares for another
exciting year on the road, from headlining their own tour to serving as
direct support across several dates of Eric Church’s Outsiders Revival Tour.
Fans will also see Whiskey Myers spots on
DIRTVision throughout the year. The band previously partnered with the
premier dirt racing broadcast provider, which broadcasts every World of
Outlaws race live, in December to livestream its concert from the Macon
Centreplex in Macon, GA.
To find out more about Whiskey Myers, visit whiskeymyers.com and
follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers. Be on the lookout for social
sweepstakes during the year.
For the full 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, CLICK
HERE.
Doe Run Raceway to Host Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series on July 21
DOE RUN, MO – Feb. 6, 2023 – Dirt Midgets will race around Doe Run
Raceway for the first time in the track’s 29-year history when the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota makes its debut there on Friday,
July 21.
The 1/6-mile oval in Missouri, more widely known for its weekly racing
program of Winged Outlaw Micro Sprints, 206 Cage Karts, Mod Lites, B-Modifieds
and the newly added Junior Sprints, will take on the national stars of the
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets as part of the Series’ two-day weekend with Southern
Illinois Raceway (July 22) in the Midwest.
“It’s awesome to have a national series like the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets
come to Doe Run Raceway,” said Track Owner & Promoter Tommy Harris. “We’ve
always dreamed of it for the last five years since we bought the track.
We’ve made it bigger and better to bring something new to the locals around
here.”
Doe Run fills the last remaining TBA date on the schedule, bringing the
Series’ 2023 schedule to a complete 35-race slate.
“It’s exciting to form a new relationship with the Doe Run staff and
bring Midget racing to a new local fanbase,” said Xtreme Outlaw Series
Director Tyler Bachman. “We’re honored that Tommy and his team have chosen
the Xtreme Outlaw Series to host their first-ever Midget event, and can’t
wait to see what the future holds at the facility.”
Catch the rising stars of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by
Toyota in action at Doe Run Raceway on Friday, July 21. If you can’t be at
the track, watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
Southern Sprint Car Shootout Returns as Marquee Three-Day Event Jan.
25-27
BARBERVILLE, FL (Feb. 3, 2023) – After a successful inaugural Germfree
Southern Sprint Car Shootout at Volusia Speedway Park, the event is
expanding in 2024 to a high-paying three-day spectacular, Jan. 25-27.
Set to feature the best 360 Sprint Car drivers around the country, and
beyond, the event will boast a more than $65,000 overall purse, paying
$2,500 to win on Thursday and Friday, and then award a massive $10,000
payday on Saturday.
“After a great reception to the inaugural Southern Sprint Car Shootout,
we saw the potential for it to be the next marquee 360 Sprint Car event in
the country,” said Tyler Bachman, the event’s coordinator. “By expanding it
to three days in 2024 and presenting an increased purse, we’re laying the
groundwork for its continued growth for years to come.”
The inaugural event in January proved its future potential by attracting
high-profile names like Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Anthony Macri, future stars
like Ryan Timms and Gavan Boschele, international travelers from the United
Kingdom and Canada and a plethora of the best 360 Sprint Car drivers in the
region.
And along with the names, it produced two nights of thrilling action
around “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” with Timms, the 16-year-old standout,
taking the inaugural victory. Then, Florida’s Tyler Clem won the main event
on Saturday, holding off a stout field of drivers for what he called, “the
biggest win of his life.”
The second running of the event in 2024 will host a practice night on
Wednesday, Jan. 24. Then, there will be the three nights of Feature action
for the Sprint Cars, which will be accompanied by 3/4 Modifieds.
Further details about the purse and format will be announced later.
To keep up with the latest information about the 2024 edition of the
Southern Sprint Car Shootout, visit VolusiaSpeedwayPark.com and follow the
track’s social pages.
Also, make sure to get your DIRTVision FAST PASS subscription which will
allow you to watch every lap of the Southern Sprint Car Shootout live, along
with access to every race at Volusia Speedway Park, premier Series like the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and many more.
Volusia Speedway Park — The World’s Fastest Half Mile — has been in
operation for racing since 1968. The track was originally built by Benny
Corbin as a way for dirt racing to grow in the Volusia County area. He owned
the facility until 1982. Today, World Racing Group owns and operates Volusia
Speedway Park, which plays host to the prestigious DIRTcar Nationals,
Sunshine Nationals and Dale & Emil Reutimann Memorial in addition to its
weekly racing program.
Zach Daum Returns to
Defend Xtreme Midget Title, Building New Zealand-Brand King
Chassis
Inaugural Series champion begins title defense at
Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, March 10-11
CONCORD, NC – Jan. 31, 2023 – New season, same goal for Zach
Daum. The inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by
Toyota champion will return to the national tour in 2023 to
defend his title with a new car and team combination he’s built
himself.
Even with four national Midget championships already under his
belt and a cabinet full of trophies from his past successes,
Daum knows his best years are still ahead of him. At 31 years of
ageg, his constant improvements and a relentless drive to
compete have been catalysts for his return to defend his crown
in the Series’ first full-length national schedule.
Read Also: Midgets Slated For 34 Races, $80,000 Points Fund In
Second National Season
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“I feel like I’m at the best I’ve ever been at driving,” Daum
said. “Obviously, you feel like you get better every year. I
think we’re getting better and better every year; it’s just
making sure you adapt is the biggest thing. Midget racing has
changed so much, you have to make sure you adapt with it.”
But compared to previous seasons, 2023 will be different. With
sponsorship from Kiwi Landscaping and Rockwell Security, Daum
will be his own boss and race in his own equipment – built right
in his 5d Speed Shop in Greenville, IL.
Daum has partnered with Auckland, NZ, fabricator Justin Insley
to become the one and only authorized King Chassis
builder/dealer in the United States – the same chassis Kyle
Larson drove to back-to-back Chili Bowl Nationals victories in
2020 and 2021.
He’ll pilot a new King Chassis for the first time in the
Xtreme Outlaw Series opener at Southern Illinois Center in
DuQuoin, IL, March 10-11. Starting off fresh with his own
equipment, sponsors and crew is a welcomed change for Daum after
driving for various car owners over the past two years.
“We’re gonna be able to have my own car again, which is really
cool for me,” Daum said. “I kinda got burnt out on Midget racing
a couple years ago, and getting to run last year gave me a
little bit of fire to go back.
“At the end of the day, my heart and soul is in Midget racing.”
After several years racing at the national level, Daum’s
competitive tank ran dry during the 2020 season, leading him to
a short hiatus. Intermittent appearances for multiple car owners
in 2021 soon landed him a ride with Bundy Built Motorsports in
2022, with whom he captured the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget
championship – his first national title since 2016.
Returning to work on his own operation is a feeling of comfort
for Daum, who will continue 5d Speed Shop operations alongside
his first chassis-building venture.
“I’m not a huge control freak, but just having the car in your
own shop, being able to work on it, making sure everything is
how you want it and is done – it’s peace of mind when you get to
go racing,” Daum said.
As a 15-plus-year veteran of the Midget ranks, Daum has seen his
fair share of good competition come and go throughout his
career. He cut his teeth as a rookie racing alongside some of
the modern-era’s most accomplished names – Clauson, Hagen, East,
Hines, Coons Jr, among several others – and sees that same
competitive edge in the incredible wave of youth that has taken
the Midget ranks by storm over the past several seasons.
“It’s just different guys than there are now, and I feel like it
was really tough,” Daum said, reflecting on the start of his
Midget career. “The racing’s changed. The kids are really tough
now. Everything’s just kinda changed, and I’m glad I got to see
the transition of it.”
Regardless of who he competes against or how old they are, Daum
is ready to take on whoever stands in his way of a repeat Xtreme
Outlaw Midget championship in 2023.
“As long as we can stay consistent, stay up front, we can figure
this car out pretty quick,” Daum said. “I feel like we have
everything in place to win a championship, and that’s our plan.”
Tickets to see Daum and entire cast of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by Toyota are on sale now.
Click here to get yours.
If you can’t be at the track, watch every lap of all 35 races
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The Xtreme
Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners,
including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E Insulation
(Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota (Presenting
sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier)
and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include:
DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged and Whitz Racing
Products.
Defending DIRTcar Nationals Champion Begins Season at Volusia on February
9-11
After back-to-back championship runner-up efforts in their first two
years together, David Gravel and Big Game Motorsports are confident the
third time is the charm as they return to pursue their first World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series title in 2023.
In 2022, the Tod Quiring-owned operation was closer than ever to reaching
the mountaintop with Gravel taking the tight fight all the way down to the
69th and final race at World Finals. With Ohioan Cody Jacobs returning to
his crew chief role, all major sponsors back on board, and Gravel more
hungry than ever behind the wheel, the #2 is determined to finish #1 this
season.
“It’s championship or bust for us,” Gravel noted. “I think we’ve proven
that we’re year-in and year-out title contenders by now and if maybe 20 or
so laps go a different way last year then this is a different story. We know
what we’re capable of and we know what is expected of us now, too. I’m
excited to get to Volusia and get the ball rolling.”
Officially finishing 48 points behind Brad Sweet, it was little incidents
like lap traffic chaos at Bakersfield and a flip while leading at Huset’s
that can hurt the most when looking back. In the non-points department, five
laps are all that separated him from becoming a two-time champion of the
Knoxville Nationals as well.
There was plenty of positive, too, like last year’s trip to the DIRTcar
Nationals, which resulted in a win and the Big Gator Championship. It was
vital in giving Gravel and Big Game that early shot in the arm that nearly
propelled them to the title stage in Charlotte. They’re heading back to
Barberville, FL in two weeks with a fiery new design on the Huset’s
Speedway, Billion Automotive #2.
Gravel is currently eight wins away from tying Stevie Smith for 10th on
All-Time Win List. [Chris Owens]
Along with the usual Crown Jewels – $175,000/Win Knoxville Nationals,
$175,000/Win Kings Royal, and $75,000/Win National Open – the Watertown, CT
native also has the second annual High Bank Nationals circled on his
calendar for June 21-24. The $250,000-to-win showdown at Huset’s Speedway
will offer the richest payday in the history of Sprint Car Racing when
conducted at the track promoted by Gravel’s car owner, Tod Quiring.
“Huset’s is obviously going to be a big one for us,” Gravel added. “I’ve
always felt really well there since teaming up with Cody [Jacobs] and our
results have shown that. Driving the Huset’s Speedway #2 at Huset’s Speedway
for literally the biggest race in history when it goes down, that’s going to
be special. I know we’re going to show up extra motivated that week.”
Entering 2023, the 30-year-old currently owns 753 starts, 76 career wins,
2,115 laps led, 191 podiums, 324 top fives, 545 top 10s, 97 quicktimes, and
208 heat wins with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
As mentioned, 2021 Crew Chief of the Year Cody Jacobs will resume his
role as the head wrench on Gravel’s #2. Zach Patterson is back as the Tire
Specialist for a second season, while Scott Vogelson – who was with the team
in 2021 before joining CJB in 2022 – returns to Big Game in the Car Chief
role.
Gravel’s 11th full-time campaign on the World of Outlaws trail officially
begins with the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at
Volusia Speedway Park on February 9-11. He’s made 62 appearances at “The
World’s Fastest Half-Mile” with recent successes highlighted by his 2022 Big
Gator Championship and a wildly impressive streak of 18 consecutive top-10
finishes at the track.
To watch David and the rest of the Outlaws all year, watch every race
live on DIRTVision.
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Brad Sweet & Kasey Kahne Racing Continue Championship
Chasing with World of Outlaws in 2023
87-Race Championship Begins on February 9-11 at Volusia's DIRTcar
Nationals
CONCORD, NC - January 26, 2023 - The "Rour for 4" is complete and now the
"Drive for 5" is on for Brad Sweet and Kasey Kahne Racing.
After announcing a multi-year extension to keep loyal partner NAPA Auto
Parts on the #49, the four-time and reigning World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series champions announced today their intentions to return
full-time in pursuit of a fifth consecutive title with The Greatest Show on
Dirt in 2023.
Already establishing himself as a future Hall of Famer, Sweet's fourth
championship last year gives him the third most in the 45-year history of
the World of Outlaws - trailing only Steve Kinser (20) and Donny Schatz
(10). The longest streak of consecutive championships is six-straight by
Kinser from 1983-88, an iconic feat that Sweet is still determined to reach
by the end of 2024.
"Winning at the highest level of Sprint Car Racing is something you don't
take for granted, and I think our consistent drive for more success and
passion to be better is what has made our Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto
Parts #49 team so strong over the years," Sweet lamented on his successes.
"You're never perfect out here on the road, so there are always improvements
to be made and we are always chasing those. I think last year was kind of
statistically, if you will, our worst championship in a way. Winning only
five races was strange, especially after winning 16 before that, so there's
a big chip on our shoulder coming back this year."
Although his numbers at the top dropped in 2022, the 37-year-old native
of Grass Valley, CA remained as consistent as ever as he outdueled
championship competitors David Gravel, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, and more. For the second time in four years,
the title hunt came down to the final race of the season but yet again, the
#49 withstood the pressure and thrived when they needed it most.
As a 2018 Knoxville Nationals champion and two-time Kings Royal winner,
Sweet's successes - and struggles - on the biggest stages in the sport have
prepared him for all of the ups and downs of a grueling World of Outlaws
campaign. Entering his 10th year on tour in 2023, The Big Cat joins an elite
group of veterans who have been traveling down the road for more than a
decade-plus and that experience is one of his biggest advantages.
"Experience is the single greatest asset you can have as a Sprint Car
driver," Sweet added. "You saw it with Donny [Schatz] and so many other
eventual stars, this is a process and it takes time but if you put in the
work, it pays off in the end. Your mindset really changes over the years as
we learn more and more and that has been a tool I've put to use battling for
championships. I try not to think about the points until maybe September. To
me, if I'm winning, I'm doing my job and the rest will take care of itself."
Entering this year, Sweet's career numbers with the World of Outlaws read
as follows - 793 starts, 79 wins, 257 podiums, 406 top fives, 610 top 10s,
2,446 laps led, 69 Quick Times, and 216 Heat wins. He's currently five away
from tying Stevie Smith for 10th on the All-Time Win List, which would give
us a new member of the top-10 for the first time since his former KKR
teammate Daryn Pittman surpassed Jac Haudenschild in 2018.
After building a dynasty with the same three core crew members since
2019, the mold of the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 team will look slightly
different in 2023 following the departure of car chief Joe Mooney - who took
over the crew chief role for Pennsylvania's Anthony Macri.
Eric Prutzman - a disciple of the legendary Ricky Warner - will remain as
Sweet's crew chief and Ohio-native Andrew Bowman is back for his sixth
season as Tire Specialist, but they'll welcome a new Car Chief in Tye
Wolfgang - transitioning in-house from Kasey Kahne's #9 team.
"I think our camaraderie, you know having the same group of guys for so
long, has played a large part in our success," Sweet noted. "It will
obviously be a little bit different with Joe moving on, but he's got a
really great opportunity to further his career and we're all thrilled for
him. Luckily, Tye isn't a stranger to our operation at all coming over from
Kasey's team, so hopefully we can all get acquainted with each other and hit
the ground running."
Sweet's 10th full-time season on the World of Outlaws tour officially
begins with the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at
Volusia Speedway Park on February 9-11. At 64 appearances, “The World’s
Fastest Half-Mile” is his third third-most visited track and home to more of
his wins (6) than any other on tour. He's already one of three drivers to
earn the Big Gator Championship twice, but now has aspirations of becoming
the first to do so on three occasions in Barberville, FL.
The Kasey Kahne Racing #49 will continue to use Cappetta Engines and
Maxim Chassis, and will be supported by NAPA Auto Parts, Karavan Trailers,
FuelMe, Curb Records, ASE Certifications, Kahne Screen Print, Aerodine, AL
Driveline, ATL, Brown and Miller, Cometic Gaskets, C & R Racing, Debeer
Paint, Durst, Donovan Engines, Engler Machine, FK Rod Ends, FK Shocks,
Godfrey Engines, HMS Motorsports, Kaedings Performance, KSE Racing Products,
K1, Racing Optics, RPM Chassis, Shadow Graphics, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith
Titanium, Weld Wheels, Wing Dynamics, Winters Performance, and WIX Filters.
To watch Sweet and the rest of the Outlaws all year, get tickets HERE or
watch every race live on DIRTVision.
Spencer Bayston and CJB Motorsports Eye Sophomore Surge on World of Outlaws
Sprint Car Trail
Continued Development the Goal
for 2022 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Winner
January 24, 2023 - After a standout debut season with
the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Spencer Bayston is
back in the CJB Motorsports, TrueTimber #5 full-time with more improvement,
more wins, and more experience on his mind.
The 24-year-old native of Lebanon, IN enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022
and hopes to further that success in 2023. His inaugural year on the road
resulted in two wins (Bristol Motor Speedway and Huset's Speedway), five
podium finishes, 16 top-five efforts, 40 top-10 runs, 70 laps led, four
QuickTimes, eight Heat Race wins, and 32 Dash appearances.
In the 45th season of World of Outlaws history, Bayston became the
seventh driver to score multiple Feature wins in his maiden attempt with The
Greatest Show on Dirt and locked up the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year
Award with an eighth-place finish in the championship standings.
"The experience itself exceeded all of my expectations," Bayston said
looking back on 2022. "The environment at the track and being on the road
for the first time was all awesome and something I had dreamed of since I
was a little kid. In terms of our performance, I feel like we were there
most nights and competed at the front, but I think I personally lacked a
little bit and I'm excited to get the chance to work on that and continue
developing as a full-time Outlaw this year."
After leading six shows and averaging a 10.66 finish, Bayston is excited
to remove the rookie stripes and feels like a "real Outlaw" entering 2023.
However, being on the road isn't the goal; being the best is, and Bayston
knows that takes time.
"I feel like I'm part of the group now, but I know there's a whole new
level to reach if I want to be a top dog," Bayston continued. "I think that
is achievable with this team, but I just have to put it all together. There
are several little things that kept us from more wins and we have a short
list of things to clean up. The good news is we have 90 races to work on
that this year."
Along with the 62nd Knoxville Nationals at Iowa's Knoxville Raceway (Aug.
9-12), the 40th Kings Royal at Ohio's Eldora Speedway (July 14-15), and the
61st National Open at Pennsylvania's Williams Grove Speedway (Sept. 29-30),
Bayston is excited to get back to Huset's Speedway in Brandon, SD for the
second High Bank Nationals - offering a $250,000 payday on June 21-24.
"Huset's was a big week for us last year with the release of TrueTimber
and then winning right out of the gate," Bayston said. "I think that might
be one of my most anticipated weeks of the year. I think we left plenty on
the table come showtime last year, so we're eager for a chance at redemption
this year. Plus, how can you not be excited racing for a quarter of a
million dollars? I think that will be an epic week."
Veteran crew chief Barry Jackson will return to lead the #5 Team, along
with crew members Aydin Lloyd and Erik Coyle. Based out of Carlisle, PA, the
CJB Motorsports camp will enjoy 14 World of Outlaws races in their home
state this year - a slight advantage they hope to take capitalize on.
For Bayston, the Lebanon, IN resident will get two nights in "The Hoosier
State" with World of Outlaws races at Haubstadt's Tri-State Speedway on
Saturday, April 29, and Lawrenceburg Speedway on Monday, May 29.
His second year on the World of Outlaws tour officially begins with the
season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway
Park on February 9-11. Through a short seven appearances at The World’s
Fastest Half-Mile, the former NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series
champion has admittedly struggled at the Barberville, FL 1/2-mile with a
career-best of 16th - a stat he's determined to improve in two weeks.
CJB Motorsports will again be supported by TrueTimber Camo, Signing Day
Sports, Bubbly Brands, JRC Transportation, Nyce Crete and Landis, Ecynbro
Trucking, C&S Lawn and Landscape, Kistler Engines, The Dunn Group,
Highlands’ Power Sports, High Performance Lubricants, FK Rod Ends, Allstar
Performance, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Walker Filtration,
Schoenfeld Headers, Ti22 Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Fine Line Auto
Body, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Smith Titanium, HRP, Factory Kahne
Shocks, Kinsler Fuel Injection, ATL, Winters, Fastener Specialties, KSE
Racing Products, System 1 Pro Ignition, Maxim Racing, KH Suspension, RRi
Designs, QuickCar Racing Products, Outerwears, Moose Blocks, Safety-Kleen.
To watch Spencer and the rest of the Outlaws all year, get tickets HERE or
watch every race live on DIRTVision.
Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout Attracting Hall of Famers,
NASCAR Stars, International Drivers
BARBERVILLE, FL (Jan. 23, 2023) – History will be made at Volusia
Speedway Park with the inaugural Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout, Jan.
26-28, and some of the biggest names in Sprint Car racing are set to join
the field.
The event will mark the United Sprint Car Series’ first time back at
Volusia in 18 years and give fans the chance to see Sprint Car racing at the
track for the first time in January since 1987.
More than 30 drivers are currently expected to attend the event,
representing 14 states and three countries – the United States, United
Kingdom and Canada.
On that list include two NASCAR connected entries, the winningest driver
in 410 Sprint Car racing last year, two National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
Inductees, one of the biggest rising stars from New York, several Florida
natives and more.
They’ll all gather in Barberville, FL for a $3,000-to-win prize Friday,
Jan. 27, and then an impressive $5,000 top prize on Saturday, Jan. 28. There
will be an open practice on Thursday, Jan. 26. Tickets are available at the
track. If you can’t make it, you can watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Here are the top storylines to follow:
NASCAR CONNECTIONS: Two of the biggest names in NASCAR
will have a presence at the inaugural Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will pilot his NOS Energy Drink #17, while Christopher
Bell will debut his new Bell Kemenah Racing team with 14-year-old prodigy
Gavan Boschele.
Stenhouse – Along with Stenhouse’s duties of driving for JTG
Daugherty Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, he’s also co-owner of Stenhouse
Jr.-Marshall Racing, which fields the #17 410 Sprint Car in the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. But from time to time, with his
dad helping wrench on the car, Stenhouse will go back to his roots and run
his own #17 360 Sprint Car. Before joining NASCAR, Stenhouse was initially
set to become a full-time World of Outlaws driver.
Stenhouse has made 14 starts with the United Sprint Car Series and has
collected five wins – two in 2020 and three in 2021. Should he make the
show, it will be his Feature debut at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”
Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell recently announced
the formation of Bell Kemenah Racing, partnering with his father-in-law,
Brian Kemenah, who will help lead the team. Kemenah is a veteran Sprint Car
mechanic, having claimed All Star Circuit of Champions titles with Chad
Kemenah and Tim Shaffer and was the mechanic on Shaffer’s 2011 Knoxville
Nationals winning car.
While Bell has driven his own #21 Sprint Car before, he’s tapped
rising-star Gavan Boschele to pilot the car at the Germfree Southern Sprint
Car Shootout. Boschele is one of three drivers Bell and Kemenah plan on
working with. The 14-year-old North Carolina native has already established
himself on the national scene, winning the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series race last May and having won an iconic Golden Driller in the Stock
Non-Wing class during December’s Tulsa Shootout in Oklahoma.
MACRI AFTER MORE: Anthony Marci, of Dillsburg, PA, was
the winningest driver in 410 Sprint Car racing last year, picking up 23
victories overall, including two with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series – his first with the Series.
Already eager for more, Macri has entered the two-day show at Volusia,
also giving him prep time for the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at
Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws, Feb. 9-11. He’s made six
previous starts at Volusia – all in a 410 Sprint Car – earning a career best
finish of fifth with the World of Outlaws last year.
UK TO VOLUSIA: Traveling the farthest distance to
compete in the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout is Ryan Harrison, of
North Hampshire, UK. The Englishman has been traveling to the United States
to race Sprint Cars for the past five years. This year will mark his first
time competing at Volusia Speedway Park.
He’s making sure to show up in style this year, too. Harrison has
purchased a car from NASCAR driver Alex Bowman – which Bowman drove a few
times in 2022 – and is having it assembled by legendary Sprint Car mechanic
and engine builder Joe Gaerte.
Harrison won his first Sprint Car race with the United Sprint Car Series
last year at Travelers Rest Speedway in South Carolina.
HALL OF FAMERS: Two National Sprint Car Hall of Fame
inductees are set to join the inaugural event – Terry Gray and Danny Smith.
Gray, of Bartlett, TN, is the 14-time and defending USCS champion and was
inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame last year. He was also
the last driver to win with the USCS at Volusia – his sole victory at the
track.
Smith, of Chillicothe, OH, is the 2021 USCS national champion and 2015
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee. He has five wins overall with
USCS, along with 25 All Star Circuit of Champions victories and three World
of Outlaws win.
LOCKED IN: Of the more than 30 drivers attempting to
make the 24-car Feature, Tyler Clem already has a spot locked for him. He
won the inaugural Battle in Barberville in December at Volusia, giving him
an edge on the competition.
The St. Petersburg, FL driver is multi-talented, having driven Sprint
Cars, Late Models and Modifieds. He dominated the Battle in Barberville
event, leading all 25 laps and claiming his second victory at Volusia. By
virtue of being locked into the main event, Clem and his team can focus on
race set ups, rather than having to stress about getting a good qualifying
lap to start off the night.
NY’S STAR: Paulie Colagiovanni, of Cicero, NY, gained
international attention in 2021 when he finished second with the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Ransomville Speedway after
nearly winning the event. He then backed that up with a third-place run with
the Series in 2022.
The 21-year-old, has already established himself as one of the top Sprint
Car drivers in New York, having claimed the 2019 Empire Super Sprint Series
championship. In five starts with USCS, he picked up one win in 2021, and
has finished sixth or better in four of those starts.
ENTRY LIST (with more expected by race day):
Car No. – Driver – Hometown
1 – Brenham Crouch – Lubbock, TX
1 – Glynn Styres – Ohsweken, ON, Canada
4 – Danny Smith – Chillicothe, OH
4M – Michael Miller – Pascagoula, MS
4X – Scott Baldwin – Jupiter, FL
5 – Hayden Campbell – Montverde, FL
7 – Devon Borden – Raymond, WA
7e – Eric Gunderson – Canton, GA
9 – Liam Martin – Binbrook, ON, Canada
10 – Terry Gray – Bartlett, TN
10 – Paulie Colagiovanni – Cicero, NY
14 – Tyler Clem – St. Petersburg, FL
14 – Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR
15 – Ryan Turner – Caistor Centre, ON, Canada
17 – Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. – Olive Branch, MS
20 – Anthony Macri – Dillsburg, PA
21 – Gavan Boschele – Mooresville, NC
22 – Riley Goodno – Knoxville, IA
23 – Lance Moss – Cherryville, NC
24 – Danny Martin, Jr. – Sarasota, FL
24 – Danny Sams III – North Port, FL
28 – Jeff Willingham – Ripley, MS
28F – Davey Franek – Sussex, NJ
28 – Jordan Poirier – Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, QC, Canada
43 – Terry Witherspoon – Jacksonville, FL
44 – Chris Martin – Ankeny, IA
47 – Eric Riggins, Jr. – Charlotte, NC
47x – Dylan Westbrook – Scotland, ON, Canada
63 – Josh Weller – Mertztown, PA
82 – Garrett Green – Valrico, FL
83 – Mark Ruel, Jr. – Jacksonville, FL
96s – Brandon Sampson – Mesa, AZ
99 – Tanner Witherspoon – Jacksonville, FL
197 – Ryan Harrison – North Hampshire, UK
Brock
Zearfoss Ready for Third Full-Time Campaign with World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Series
The Jonestown Jet Excited to
Continue Living Dream with The Greatest Show on Dirt
January 23, 2023 - Remaining a constant with the World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Brock Zearfoss
is set to bring the Moose's LZ Bar & Grill #3Z back on tour for a third
consecutive season in 2023.
The Jonestown, PA native is more confident than ever entering year three
with new sponsors - Milton Hershey School and A.Lane Living - joining his
program, a schedule allowing him to race close to home more often, and
lofty, but realistic goals in mind for his family-owned operation.
"I can't wait to get going," Zearfoss said on the World of Outlaws
campaign while taking time from his Australian adventure. "We obviously
progressed in year two compared to year one, and I think we can only get
better in year three. Our performance is continually improving the more we
return to unfamiliar tracks, which is a crucial element of succeeding on the
road. We're adding some sponsors, help, and components that will make our
team more competitive and I feel we can have a great season for our partners
that support us."
After going winless throughout his rookie campaign in 2021, Zearfoss came
back with a chip on his shoulder in 2022 and certainly showcased improvement
all throughout the country. Along with 20 top-10 finishes and a 10th-place
championship finish, he recorded top-five runs at South Dakota's Huset's
Speedway and New York's Weedsport Speedway to go with his first win as a
full-timer at Wisconsin's Cedar Lake Speedway.
In 2023, Brock is determined to grow those numbers and turn in a career
year with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
"Obviously, we're going to shoot for the moon but we have realistic
goals, too," Zearfoss noted his expectations. "We basically want to double
our totals from last year, so hopefully we're around three-to-five wins,
20-30 top fives, 30-40 top 10s. We want to be somewhere in those ranges for
a successful season."
The Keystone State racer is excited about the new changes coming to the
2023 schedule, which keeps him in his home state of Pennsylvania for 14 of
the 87 scheduled World of Outlaws races. He'll get seven shows at Williams
Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA (home of his first Series win), four
nights at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, PA (where he is a former track
champion), another two races at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA, and a
new date at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA.
In the meantime, Zearfoss is soaking up the sun down under as he remains
sharp with another off-season campaign in Australia. Driving for the
Goldstar Transport team, he's already earned multiple podium finishes at
Perth Motorplex and now prepares for the biggest week of the year in
Australia Sprint Car Racing. His trip will conclude this weekend on
Friday-Sunday, January 27-29 with the 50th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at
Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria - an event available to stream for
DIRTVision's American audience.
Zearfoss' third year on the World of Outlaws trail officially begins with
the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia
Speedway Park on February 9-11. Through 14 appearances at The World’s
Fastest Half-Mile, he owns a career-best finish of 11th which he established
during last year's pursuit of the Big Gator Championship.
Todd Berkheimer will return as crew chief on the #3Z, along with crew
members Matt Frisbie and Kasey Walters.
Zearfoss will again be supported by Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy
Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P.
Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, A. Lane Living, Berkebile Oil
Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear, BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s
Speed Shop, Walker Performance Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro
Ignition, Allstar Performance, Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing
Solutions, and CSI Shocks.
To watch Brock and the rest of the Outlaws all year, get tickets HERE or
watch every race live on DIRTVision.
NEXT LEVEL: Jones, Trifecta Motorsports Join Xtreme Midget Full-Time
Roster
Texas-Oklahoma team begins championship chase March 10-11 indoors at
Southern Illinois Center
CONCORD, NC – Jan. 23, 2023 – After a career-best run at the 2023 Chili
Bowl Nationals, Kyle Jones and the No. 7U Trifecta Motorsports team are
committed to chasing the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by
Toyota championship.
Jones and car owner Steve Carbone are currently in their fifth year of
partnership, and already have some goals set for the 35-race slate.
“We really want to win a race,” Jones said. “We’ve been really close to
winning a national Midget race, and that’s our ultimate goal for sure.
“Once you get over the hill and win the first one, I think they start
coming a little bit easier. Of course, none of them are way easy. But we’ve
just gotta get over that mountain, and once we do that, I feel like it’ll be
a little easier for us.”
Though they did not reach Xtreme Outlaw Victory Lane last season, they
came close on more than one occasion – a third-place run after starting on
the pole at Davenport Speedway last August, and a fourth-place finish at
Port City Raceway in October. Those two top fives and six top 10s collected
throughout the season added up to a fourth-place finish in the final points
standings.
Together, Jones and Trifecta are reaching new heights every season. For a
team that used to compete only at the Chili Bowl, their evolution has been a
long and winding road.
Jones was first introduced to the Tulsa, OK-based team when fellow Texan
and former NASCAR driver David Starr mentioned Jones’ name to Trifecta
management and told them to give Jones a call. Jones got that call during
the 2018 season and won the first outdoor race they entered together before
competing in their first Chili Bowl the following January.
Fast forward five seasons, and it’s full steam ahead on a full national
Midget schedule.
“It’s so awesome to see how much it’s grown over the years,” Jones said.
“It went from one race a year, to five races a year, to doing 15… now we’re
running a national tour. It’s just really cool to be a part of it.”
With Jones’ Texas residency and the team’s home base in Oklahoma, travel
can sometimes have a big presence on the team expense report. However, the
great partners for the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
season have paved the way for a hefty contingency program and a healthy
nightly purse that will keep current teams on the road and attract newcomers
to join.
“For some of the races, like the ones out in PA, it makes it a little
tough on us,” Jones said. “But the fact that the Xtreme Outlaw Series gives
you incentives to get out there and do that, like the tow money and helping
with pit passes and stuff like that, it helps a ton. We don’t have to worry
about that.”
They’ve already had a strong start to the 2023 season with a solid run at
Chili Bowl. A smooth and steady line around the bottom of the Tulsa Expo
Raceway in his Tuesday night prelim A-Main drove the 29-year-old Texan from
14th on the starting grid to P2 for several laps at his peak, before
ultimately settling for fourth by the checkered flag. That prelim night
momentum carried over to Saturday, where, after transferring into the big
show from a B-Main, Jones again came from deep on a 16th-to-sixth tear
through the A-Main, marking his best career finish in the event.
Taking the momentum that he built-up in Tulsa, Jones is arguably the most
confident and comfortable he’s ever been in the car. It’s the jumpstart he
and the team needed before the Xtreme Outlaw season opener at the Southern
Illinois Center in DuQuoin, IL, Friday-Saturday, March 10-11.
“Your whole year – people think the season starts in March or February or
whenever – it starts right here for me,” Jones said. “If you come in here
and have a really good run, that’s momentum throughout the whole year.”
Catch Jones and the Trifecta No. 7U on track at every Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series presented by Toyota in 2023 – for tickets and the full
schedule, visit XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be at your nearest
event, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
Photo Credit – Jacy Norgaard
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
Kasey Kahne Returning for Full-Time World of Outlaws Sprint Car
Season in 2023
Five-Time Champion Owner Chasing First World of Outlaws Win as Driver
of #9
MOORESVILLE, NC - January 20, 2023 - Kasey Kahne's legacy with the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will continue
growing in 2023 as he returns to full-time competition with The Greatest
Show on Dirt.
Signing on for his second season with the Series, the 42-year-old
superstar from Enumclaw, WA will again pilot the Kasey Kahne Racing,
Karavan Trailers, FuelMe #9 this year. With 80+ races planned from
February to November, the coast-to-coast World of Outlaws tour will take
Kahne from the Florida sunshine to the Pennsylvania Pigeon Hills to his
native home in Washington, and everywhere in between.
After a trying attempt at the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award
in 2022, Kahne is hopeful for a simpler sophomore showing with the goal
being more triumphs than tribulations in 2023.
"I feel really, really good," Kahne admitted. "I'm excited to go
full-time Sprint Car Racing again this year and I feel like personally,
I got a lot better last year going this route. We definitely had a lot
of ups and downs during 2022, so I'm hoping for a much smoother and more
successful season this year.
The ups of last year were certainly great - leading laps and
recording his first-career podium at Huset's Speedway - but the downs
did leave their mark. Hard crashes at tracks like Volusia Speedway Park,
Eldora Speedway, and Jackson Motorplex - all at the 'wrong place, wrong
time' - unfortunately forced Kahne onto the sidelines for a combined 27
events through the spring and summer.
Undoubtedly, though, the speed was there; and Kahne is feeling more
confident than ever after running his largest dirt racing schedule in
almost two decades. The goal now for 2023 is quite simple - win, win,
and win.
"Getting that first [World of Outlaws] win is obviously at the top of
our bucket list, and it would be huge," Kahne added. "We've been
fortunate enough to win so many races with so many drivers at KKR, but I
want to be on that list too. It feels incredibly rewarding to win as an
owner considering all I've put into the sport and continue to put into
it, but purely as a race car driver, I want to win myself. It's been a
while since I felt that and that feeling is why we do it, it's why we
love racing."
Kahne's quest for his first-career World of Outlaws win begins with
the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia
Speedway Park on February 9-11. Through 26 appearances at The World's
Fastest Half-Mile, Kahne most notably scored a 2002 All Star Circuit of
Champions win and established his World of Outlaws career-best at the
track with a ninth-place finish in 2021.
Justin Adams will return as Kahne's crew chief in 2023, along with
crew members Brad Tunny and Payton Gries.
The team will use Cappetta Engines and Maxim Chassis, and will be
supported by Karavan Trailers, FuelMe, Curb Records, ASE Certifications,
Kahne Screen Print, Aerodine, AL Driveline, ATL, Brown and Miller,
Cometic Gaskets, C & R Racing, Debeer Paint, Durst, Donovan Engines,
Engler Machine, FK Rod Ends, FK Shocks, Godfrey Engines, HMS
Motorsports, Kaedings Performance, KSE Racing Products, K1, NAPA Auto
Parts, Racing Optics, RPM Chassis, Shadow Graphics, Schoenfeld Headers,
Smith Titanium, Weld Wheels, Wing Dynamics, Winters Performance, and WIX
Filters.
To watch Kahne and the rest of the Outlaws all year long, get tickets
HERE or watch every race live on DIRTVision.
Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing Joining World of Outlaws Tour
Full Time in 2023
CONCORD, NC (Jan. 20, 2023) – Giovanni Scelzi, one of the most
prominent rising stars in Sprint Car racing, is set to join the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series full-time in 2023.
The Fresno, CA driver, son of drag racing legend Gary Scelzi, will
run his first full World of Outlaws tour this year with KCP Racing,
which is making its first full-time return since 2019.
“The only way that you get to the next level and win more Outlaw
shows is by racing with those guys every weekend,” Scelzi said. “There’s
a lot of aspects of it but I think it is a no brainer to point toward
doing the full Outlaw thing. You think about it over and over and
eventually it’s like, ‘Hey, let’s do this.’
At 21 years old, Scelzi has already amassed a stout career. He won
the 2021 360 Knoxville Nationals with KCP and backed that up with a
fourth-place finish in the 2021 Knoxville Nationals. He won an ARCA West
Series race in 2020. And in 152 starts with the World of Outlaws, Scelzi
has already picked up five victories, 29 top five finishes and 81 top
10s.
Each victory has been as impressive as the next. His first World of
Outlaws win came in 2018 during a National Open preliminary night when
he was 16 years old – becoming the youngest Series winner. His second
came at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, besting Kyle Larson in the closing
laps.
Scelzi picked up two victories with the World of Outlaws in 2022
during the Spring West Coast Swing, leading to a top-five spot in the
early points standings before going to a pick-and-choose schedule for
the year. As the season progressed, Scelzi realized he was ready to
follow his dream in 2023.
“We just started talking about it, looking at the pay structures and
[Scelzi] said, ‘Let’s do it,” said Matt Barbara, co-owner of KCP Racing.
“I said, ‘Are you ready?’ He said, ‘I’m ready. Now is the time.’
“For our team, we’re spending the same amount of money whether we’re
racing here or everywhere. Why not race with the best in the business
every single night?”
Scelzi joined KCP Racing in the latter half of 2020 – a relationship
that was initially meant to be short-term. But with his heart in Sprint
Car racing and an instant bond with the team, he found a group that
could help him accomplish his dreams. And he could help accomplish
theirs.
“He and his dad Gary walked into the shop and the minute they walked
in it was like, well, this is a done deal,” Barbara said about hiring
Scelzi in 2020. “He’s really real. Him and I seemed to hit it off right
away. We’re really good friends now. We do a lot together. Right then
and there you can always tell; this is going to be sweet. He’s been
ultra-honest with me and been loyal to our team. The minute he and Gary
walked in I felt like I already knew him. It was a really easy decision.
It never felt like it should be anyone else.”
KCP Racing, which was formed in 2013 by Barbara and Bret Nehring,
ran full-time with the World of Outlaws in 2018 and 2019 and has
earned seven Series victories (four with Ian Madsen and three with
Scelzi). This year, Barbara said he believes they’re coming in more
prepared for the full tour. “I think this is going to be a
different experience,” he said. “I think when we did it for the two
and a half years with Ian our team was in maybe a different spot."
While being a World of Outlaws champion is always the ultimate
goal, Scelzi and the team are taking their goals one race at a time
for 2023.
“You know, realistically, competing night to night, I’ve never
run for a points series, a professional points series,” Scelzi said.
“Definitely will change my view point a little bit. But you always
want to say, ‘Hey, don’t let the points bother you.’ I think,
realistically, you run every race and make every show. I think the
guys we have in place right now, if we can run top five in points,
that will be an incredible accomplishment for us.”
Adam Clark returns as Scelzi’s crew chief, along with crew
members Jett Carney and Aaron Beiler.
The team will use Morrison Racing Engines and Maxim Racing
chassis, and will be supported by Aspen Aire, Logan Contractors,
Bring Fuel, Hawkeye Truck Equipment, Teds Body Shop, Iowa
Contracting, Royal Flooring, Bobcat, Team Excavating, Precision
Underground Utilities, Cox Design & Metal Fabrication, Carman
Trucking, JMT Trucking, Concrete Supply, Armor Electric, BerganKDV,
Hanifen Towing, A+ Lawncare & Landscape, Schoenfeld, Bell and
Sparco.
To watch Scelzi and the KCP Racing team all year, get tickets
HERE or watch every race live on
DIRTVision.
Sharon Speedway Joins DIRTVision’s Lineup of Live Weekly Racing
HARTFORD, OH (Jan. 18, 2023) –
Fans will have a new reason to be excited about DIRTVision’s premier
lineup of live weekly racing this year with the addition of Sharon
Speedway.
The historic Ohio track, owned by 1995 World of Outlaws Sprint Car
champion Dave Blaney, will have its weekly events from May to September
streamed live on DIRTVision, highlighted by World of Outlaws events,
Western PA Speedweeks with 410 Sprint Cars, Pro Stock Nationals and the
Applefest Nationals, featuring 410 Sprint Cars, Big Block Modifieds and
several other divisions.
“Sharon Speedway is a bucket list track everyone talks about, due to
its consistency of exciting racing for more than 90 years,” said Jim
Chiappelli, DIRTVision general manager. “We’re excited to now be able to
bring fans weekly racing from the speedway in addition to the World of
Outlaws events already scheduled.”
Sharon will host two visits for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars (May 20 and Sept. 23) and a three-day weekend for the World
of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models (May 25-27).
The two-day Pro Stock Nationals is the richest Pro Stock event in the
region, last year paying $10,000 to the winner. The biggest names in the
division will return to try and write their name in the history books,
July 21-22, with UMP Modifieds as the support class.
Two Wednesday night 410 Sprint Car shows will also be on the schedule
(June 28 and Aug. 30), giving fans a chance to see more weekday Sprint
Car racing throughout the year. The show in June will have Rush Sprint
Cars as a support class and the show in August will have Big Block
Modifieds as a support class.
The full schedule of events can be found
HERE.
To watch every racing live from Sharon Speedway, sign up for an
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Sharon Speedway joins DIRTVision’s growing list of premier tracks
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Jackson Motorplex, Knoxville Raceway, Millbridge Speedway, Williams
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subscription can also access every race for the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series, Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by Toyota and DIRTcar Summer Nationals.
EAGER SHARK: Logan Schuchart Has Eyes on Big Gator, World of
Outlaws Titles
Schuchart will kick off
his 10th full-time season with the World of Outlaws at DIRTcar Nationals,
Feb. 9-11
BARBERVILLE, FL (Jan. 13, 2023) – Logan Schuchart ended the 2022 World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season with the same number of
wins as Brad Sweet. However, Sweet won the title, while Schuchart finished
sixth in points.
He’s eager to change that in 2023.
Already ahead of where he and the Shark Racing team were last year in
preparation for the new season, Schuchart has his eyes on a second DIRTcar
Nationals Big Gator Championship in February to help kick off a World of
Outlaws championship run.
“Last year we didn’t really know what was going on with RelaDyne and
Drydene until pretty late and this year, in October, we already knew they
were on board again so we could kind of be more prepared,” Schuchart said.
“We could get stuff ahead of time to be ready to go this winter.
“We got it done last year, but, like, January was a mess. We were running
around like chickens with our heads cut off. This year, it is a little more
relaxed. We can do things how they should be done. A little more organized.”
He’s hoping that leads to the success they had at Volusia Speedway Park
in 2021 when he won his first Big Gator Championship and claimed his third
DIRTcar Nationals Feature win (two with the World of Outlaws and one with
the All Star Circuit of Champions).
Along with that being his first time hoisting the life-size championship
gator trophy, it was also a first for several members on his Shark Racing
team. A true testament to their hard work and consistency throughout the
event.
“Just the consistency of the week and being in the points lead made us
feel good about what we had going on,” Schuchart said. “Obviously, it is
early in the season and is a few races at one track, but it makes you feel
good.
“It was a first for me to win the Big Gator and people on my team. Bill
Klingbeil, my stepdad, he does all of our PR stuff, he’s been in this sport
a long time. He worked for Donny (Schatz, the 10-time World of Outlaws
champion), Dale Blaney. A lot of big teams like [Tony Stewart Racing] and he
never won the Big Gator before. For him to work for those teams and never
win that and that was able to be a first for him, I thought that was pretty
special, especially with the level of competition he worked with in the
past.”
Schuchart finished seventh, 25th and ninth during the three days of
DIRTcar Nationals last year. The 25th-place finished was a DNF due to a
mechanical problem. It was the first of multiple DNFs that plagued him and
his team throughout the year, and one of the reasons they fell 436 points
behind Sweet at the end of the season with them both having five wins,
Schuchart said.
By being ahead of the game in preparation, having confidence in their
parts, having the support they need and a focus on eliminating DNFs this
year, Schuchart said he and his Drydene/DuraMax #1s team believe they can be
title contenders.
“I want to race for a championship,” Schuchart said. “I believe we can do
that. [Brad Sweet] had zero DNFs, while we had eight or nine. We just can’t
do that. Some of it is a learning experience. Some of it is financial. Some
of it is COVID left over parts you can’t get. 2020 was our best year (with
seven wins and finishing second in points), but obviously all those parts
were bought the year before and prepared the year before. Since then, we’ve
had to change around some of our program for different parts that we might
not have felt as confident in. I feel like that has caused us some issues in
the last year.
“Hopefully we’ve figured them out. We feel like we have. There’re always
things you’re going to learn along the way. But I feel really good about the
quality of our race cars, the parts that are in them and the people we have
working on them, I feel like they do a great job. We definitely have the
capabilities of achieving those goals.”
Being a professional race car driver and a World of Outlaws champion is
something the Hanover, PA driver has dreamed about since a kid, watching his
grandfather, Bobby Allen, live the life of an Outlaw. To him, it’s the
ultimate testament of being the ultimate Sprint Car driver.
“The highest level of Sprint Cars to me is always the World of Outlaws,
it always has been,” Schuchart said. “It’s where the best drivers, the best
mechanics have always been, and I think still continue to be there. You
might have guys that can show up at these big events and show up at
different parts of the country and be fast, but you take those same cars and
let them run with the World of Outlaws full-time, they’ll be seventh,
eighth, ninth-place cars.
“The World of Outlaws is the toughest level of competition that there is.
Especially when you run with them 80 times. So, to win an Outlaw
championship, to say that you’re the best in the world is my goal. That
would be pretty special to myself and my team.”
To watch Schuchart battle for another Big Gator Championship during
DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 9-11, against the rest of
the World of Outlaws stars, get your tickets
HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all of DIRTcar Nationals
live on
DIRTVision.
Federated Auto Parts joins DIRTcar Nationals, World of Outlaws
Sprint Cars
Federated Auto Parts will serve as title sponsor of DIRTcar Nationals and
multiple World of Outlaws Sprint Car events, while Federated Car Care will
sponsor the World of Outlaws Sprint Car work zone
CONCORD, NC (Jan. 12, 2023) – Federated Auto Parts has signed a
multi-year deal to sponsor the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
work zone, select events and serve as title sponsor for DIRTcar Nationals.
The iconic auto parts brand will commence its new partnerships in 2023
with the
52nd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb.
6-18, which will feature the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, Feb. 9-11.
“Federated Auto Parts has been a staple in dirt racing and motorsports
for generations, so it is exciting to have them become a direct partner with
DIRTcar Nationals and the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars,” World of Outlaws
CEO Brian Carter said. “I know their partnership and dedication to the sport
will help further enhance the event and series.”
Throughout the 87-race World of Outlaws Sprint Car season, spanning from
February to November, the work zone will be known as the Federated Car Care
Work Zone. Not only is the work zone a key element to every event, giving
drivers and teams a space to work on their cars during a race, it's also one
of the best representations of camaraderie in the sport. No matter the car,
fans always see several teams pitch in and share parts to help with any
issue.
Federated Auto Parts will also serve as the title sponsor of three World
of Outlaws Sprint Car events, which will be announced later.
The Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals will showcase two weeks of
racing with seven different series and five drivers earning the prestigious
Big Gator Championship. Week 1 will see racing for the DIRTcar UMP
Modifieds, All Star Circuit of Champions and World of Outlaws Sprint Cars.
Then, Week 2 will have USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars, DIRTcar Late Models, Super
DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Late Models.
Tickets to DIRTcar Nationals and World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series events are on sale,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch every race live on
DIRTVision.
FOUR SCORE: World Finals to Showcase Every Series
on Track All Four Days
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of
Outlaws Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series will qualify on Wednesday and
have full race programs Thursday through Saturday
CONCORD, NC (Jan. 11, 2023) – The World of Outlaws World Finals
format has been enhanced this year for fans to see all three series on all
four days of the event when all dirt roads lead to The Dirt Track at
Charlotte on Nov. 1-4.
Continuing to feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and Super
DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, the 2023 edition of World Finals will
see Qualifying (for Thursday and Friday’s programs) for the three series
completed on Wednesday and then full race programs for each series Thursday
through Saturday – like last year, points earned throughout the week will
set the lineups for Saturday’s Heat Races.
It all culminates to the electrifying championship finale on Saturday
where the 2023 champion will be crowned from each series at the end of the
night.
“Expanding the World of Outlaws World Finals into a four-day show last
year proved to be a success, giving fans an extra day of exciting racing and
another chance to meet the drivers, but we realized to enhance that
experience we wanted to give fans a chance to see all three series every
night,” said Jeff Hachmann, World Racing Group executive director of events.
“Now, the championship storylines will build all four nights for each
series.”
Wednesday will be all about speed. The Low-E Insulation Qualifying rounds
for the Sprint Cars, Late Models and Big Block Modifieds will showcase the
fastest laps of the week as drivers will be keen to find every ounce of
speed their car has, pushing every component to its limit. Where they line
up could not only determine their chance to win, but also their chance for a
title.
The first round of qualifying for each series will set the lineup for
Thursday’s Heat Races, then they’ll do another round of qualifying to set
the lineup for Friday’s Heat Races. After Qualifying is compete, a Pit Party
will be held.
Fans will then be treated to full race programs — minus qualifying — the
rest of the week for all three series. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for
5pm (ET) on Thursday and Friday and 3pm (ET) on Saturday.
Saturday’s event will also feature the flag ceremony and fan-favorite 3X4
Wide Salute to the Fans with cars in all three series on the track at the
same time.
On Thursday and Friday, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars are scheduled to
run a 25 lap Feature, the World of Outlaws Late Models 25 laps and the Super
DIRTcar Series 30 laps. For the finale on Saturday, the Sprint Cars are
scheduled to run a 30 lap Feature, the Late Models 50 laps and the Big
Blocks 40 laps.
Giving fans the unique experience of seeing three champions crowned at
the same time, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion, World of
Outlaws Late Model Series champion and Super DIRTcar Series champion will be
honored together on stage at the conclusion of Saturday’s program with a
blaze of fireworks and bath of confetti.
“The World of Outlaws World Finals has grown to be one of the biggest
events in Charlotte, and by expanding it to four days with more on track
action and more fan activities, we continue to establish the event as one of
the most marquee attractions in motorsports,” said Eric Singhaus, Charlotte
Motor Speedway event manager. “I’m excited for fans to experience the new
format this year and get to see all three Series every night.”
For tickets to the epic four-day World of Outlaws World Finals
championship finale,
CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
UPPIN' THE ANTE: Low-E Insulation Adds More Money for "FL to PA Spring
Showdown"
Six-Race Series Visits Volusia, Port Royal, Williams Grove and Lincoln
in March with a $20,000 purse to be split between three drivers
BARBERVILLE, FL (Jan. 6, 2023) – The Low-E Insulation FL to PA Spring
Showdown will be more lucrative than originally planned as the company has
doubled the purse for the early-season six-race series.
Utilizing the standard World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series points system, the top-three points earners during the stretch from
Volusia Speedway Park (March 5-6), Port Royal Speedway (March 10-11),
Williams Grove Speedway (March 17), and Lincoln Speedway (March 18) will
earn $10,000 for first, $6,000 for second, and $4,000 for third.
The company, which offers distribution locations near racing fans in
Scranton, PA, and Orange Park, FL, will also serve as the official sponsor
of Qualifying for The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2023.
"It's exciting to give Sprint Car fans an added storyline to follow with
the FL to PA Spring Showdown," said Tom Miller, president of Low-E
Insulation. "The dirt racing community in both areas is incredibly
passionate, so we're excited to not only grow our involvement with the
Series but with the drivers, the tracks, and the fans as well. We're excited
to see who can come out on top."
Beginning at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL, the six-race
series starts with a "Bike Week" special on Sunday and Monday, March 5-6.
Six of the 2022 full-time World of Outlaws drivers have already won at
Volusia, led by the two champions Donny Schatz (14 wins) and Brad Sweet (6
wins). The return to “The World's Fastest Half-Mile” comes three weeks after
DIRTcar Nationals, meaning Volusia will host a record five World of Outlaws
races in 2023.
Driving from the Sunshine State to the Keystone State, teams will head
north along the east coast and find two weeks of racing against the
Pennsylvania Posse - something never done before in the month of March.
Port Royal Speedway welcomes the World of Outlaws for the first of four
shows on Friday and Saturday, March 10-11. Over the last 10 Series events at
"The Speed Palace," wins have been split with four to the invaders, four to
the Outlaws, and two to the Posse - including Anthony Macri's dominant
weekend sweep of the Nittany Showdown last fall.
On Friday, March 17, Williams Grove Speedway will expand its record as
the most-visited track in Series history by hosting the first of seven World
of Outlaws races with a one-night battle in Mechanicsburg, PA. Among active
drivers, the winningest stars at the paperclip half-mile are Donny Schatz
(21), Lance Dewease (17), David Gravel (8), Brent Marks (3), Carson Macedo
(2), and Danny Dietrich (2).
On Saturday, March 18, Lincoln Speedway takes center stage with the first
of two stops in Abbottstown, PA this season. Since returning to "The Pigeon
Hills" in 2012, the Series has hosted 12 races and it's been a perfect
six-six split between the Outlaws and the Posse. The most recent winner is
Jacob Allen, who claimed an emotional first-career win at his home track
last spring aboard the Shark Racing #1A.
"Anytime you can bring new sponsors into the sport it's a great thing,
especially when they're committed to helping the racers," said reigning
World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year, Spencer Bayston, who drives for
Pennsylvania-based CJB Motorsports. "There's room for improvement for us at
Volusia, but I know Barry [Jackson] is super comfortable at those
Pennsylvania tracks and the #5 unloads extra-fast out of the box when we're
close to the shop. This will be an exciting little mini-series to get the
year going."
Prior to the FL to PA Spring Showdown, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series officially begins the 2023 season at Volusia
Speedway Park in Barberville, FL with the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals on February
9-11.
If you can’t make it to the event, the entire 2023 season will be live on
DIRTVision – available either online or through the DIRTVision App.
BACK
FOR MORE: Robbie Price Returning to Sides Motorsports #7S for Full World of
Outlaws Campaign
Canadian Officially Set to
Contend for Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year in 2023
DECEMBER 28, 2022 - The first contender for the 2023
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award has arrived, and his name is Robbie
Price.
After contesting a partial season with the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2022, the Cobble Hill, British
Columbia native officially announced today his intent to return to the tour
full-time in 2023 aboard the Sides Motorsports #7S.
"I'm really excited to do the full deal finally," Price told SPEED SPORT.
"It's been a while since someone from the Northwest has been out on the
tour. I want to be able to run the whole deal and nobody from where I'm from
has run the tour, let alone 90% of the tracks we go to, so Jason is the
perfect fit for us. I've always wanted to run the Outlaws deal and that's
something I can finally put on my resume now."
"We're excited to have Robbie back with the team and look forward to him
taking another step forward as we return to some tracks that he saw for the
first time last year," Jason Sides said to SPEED SPORT. "It's tough to show
up to a new track and be competitive right off the bat against the World of
Outlaws. We saw improvement on some of the tracks we went back to compared
to his debut, so we're focused on continuing that development."
Qualifying for 34 NOS Energy Drink Features in 2022, Price continually
improved throughout the year with his first career top-five finishes coming
in back-to-back weeks at North Dakota's Red River Valley Speedway and
Washington's Skagit Speedway.
"Seat time is the biggest thing and one thing that is the hardest to
get," Price continued. "I had a lot of fun last year and I felt like we
started to piece together some solid runs. I'm hoping that we start the year
off with the momentum we had toward the end. I'm really focused on getting
better on the big tracks and focusing on running well on smaller tracks
where I'm naturally more comfortable."
Fresh off winning the Crew Chief of the Year Award, "Double Down" Jason
Sides himself confirmed he won't return to full-time racing in 2023, but
does plan to get back behind the wheel for a few races. His primary focus
will be continuing to assist in Price's learning curve with The Greatest
Show on Dirt.
"It's been tough being out of the seat since May," Sides added. "I'm not
planning on running full-time next year, but I'll be there for some events.
I'm excited for this role as a car owner watching an up-and-coming driver
like Robbie embark on his first full season with the Outlaws. I'll log some
laps here and there, too."
Price will be trying to join Series regulars Spencer Bayston (2022),
James McFadden (2021), Carson Macedo (2019), Sheldon Haudenschild (2017),
Brad Sweet (2014), David Gravel (2013), Kraig Kinser (2004), and Donny
Schatz (1997) as the newest Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year. His car
owner, Jason Sides, also won the award in 2003, 20 years prior to Price's
attempt in Sides' own #7S.
His rookie campaign with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series will officially begin on February 9-11, 2023 with the 52nd DIRTcar
Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL - another new track
for the 24-year-old gasser. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
If you can’t make it to the event, the entire 2023 season will be live
on DIRTVision –
available either online or through the DIRTVision App.
Bill Rose Plans Big Block Debut at DIRTcar Nationals Rose has a Big
Block and Small Block Modified he hopes to run in 2023, along with the full
World of Outlaws Sprint Car tour
BARBERVILLE, FL (Dec. 27, 2022) – Bill Rose will add another center-steer
vehicle to his resume of race cars in February as he plans to make his Big
Block Modified debut at DIRTcar Nationals.
After running his Sprint Car the first week of the event at Volusia
Speedway Park (Feb. 6-11), he’ll climb aboard his new Teo-built Modified
with the Super DIRTcar Series during week two (Feb. 15-18).
“I’ve been looking forward to it,” Rose said. “I’ve always wanted to run
one. Billy Pauch had tried to get me hooked up with some people to run one
and it just never came about. I started piecing one together.”
And not just one. Two.
Through the process of building one car, Rose found himself with another.
He plans on making one his Big Block car, while the other will be his Small
Block car.
“I went up to Teo’s for some parts and ended up buying another one from
them,” Rose said with a chuckle.
He doesn’t have specific plans for the Small Block yet. Maybe run it
later this year, if at all. But the Big Block he hopes to run at DIRTcar
Nationals and a few more times throughout the year – especially when the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series runs through
Pennsylvania and New York.
His hope is to catch some of the weekday Modified events in between World
of Outlaws races and bring the Big Block – potentially the Small Block – to
Weedsport Speedway in the summer when the Modifieds are paired with the
World of Outlaws for the Empire State Challenge Weekend, July 29-30.
If all goes well throughout the year, he’ll also run with the Super
DIRTcar Series during World Finals in November at The Dirt Track at
Charlotte.
DIRTcar Nationals will be his first time sitting behind the wheel of a
Big Block Modified. While he knows there’ll probably be a learning curve, he
hopes his Silver Crown experience will be of assistance.
“To me, they remind me of a Silver Crown car in a way,” Rose said. “The
only thing is, they have them to where they’re rolling over on the right
front big time and raising up on the left rear like the Late Models do now.
Silver Crown don’t do that. So, that’s going to be a little bit different
for me. But I think they’re still going to drive about the same. If you
watch them, they stay straight as hell. That’s what you have to do with
Silver Crown cars, especially on the miles.”
The other challenge for the Plainfield, IN native is logistics. First,
it’s the logistics of location. With the majority of the Big Block and Small
Block events being in the Northeast, Rose plans to leave his Modifieds with
a friend in region. The second is the logistics of help.
Most of the time, it's he and Amanda Hoegsted working on the cars in the
shop and at the track. And for Rose, his Sprint Car program will still be
top priority. He said if he can hire a couple more guys to help take care of
his Sprint Car, that’ll free him up to try other things.
After the 2023 Chili Bowl, Rose said all of his Midget program will be
sold off. But along with his Winged Sprint Car and new Modifieds, he still
has a Silver Crown car and a Non-Wing Sprint Car at his shop.
“I don’t do anything else,” Rose said. “Amanda asked, ‘Are we going to go
do anything else?’ I said, ‘I don’t know what else to do.’”
His plan is to run the full World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series schedule again in 2023. After what he called his “worst year” in
2022, Rose said he’s coming back with a new car and better engine package.
“I got my ass handed to me last year,” Rose said. “But I learned, and I
learned more toward the end of the year. Last year, I was so far behind
because of losing a year of racing because of my shoulder (injury). The
motors were worn out and I just wanted to get through the end of the year.
“The new cars are different from what I had last year. Motors, I got
better motors. That’s huge. I had good motors, but I didn’t realize how much
better I needed them. So, we worked on that program. Will we set the world
on fire? Who knows? But I should be a whole lot better than what I was. I’m
looking forward to it because I know what we’re doing.”
The sky is the limit for his new Modified program. If the stars align in
the future, Rose said he could see himself attempting events like Super DIRT
Week at Oswego Speedway. But for now, he’ll take his white #6 Big Block
Modified to Florida and continue to grow his eclectic resume of race cars.
“Billy (Pauch) told me I was stupid last year when I told him I bought [a
Modified],” Rose said with a chuckle. “He goes, ‘You live in Indiana, why
the hell would you do that? And I said, ‘I don’t know, I’ve just always
wanted to do it.’”
To see Rose and the rest of the World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series
stars at DIRTcar Nationals, CLICK HERE for tickets.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision.
LAND DOWN UNDER: Five World of Outlaws Stars Set for "Off-Season" Fun
in Australia
Trip Culminates with 50th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic (Jan. 27-29)
on DIRTVision
December 23, 2022 - The term "off-season" is merely a suggestion to the
five World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series stars who are
ditching the frigid American winter for some fun in the Australian sun over
the next month.
From New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia to South
Australia, Aussies all across the land will be treated to spectacular
showings as the largest crop of Americans in several years take on the
countrymen in their most anticipated races of the year.
While many of their travels take them to different states and separate
tracks, all five Outlaws will conclude their trip following Australia Day
with the 50th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic - Australia's version of the
Knoxville Nationals - at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, VIC, which airs
live on DIRTVision for American subscribers on January 27-29, 2023.
James McFadden, a native son of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, leads
the charge back to his homeland with a little less racing planned, yet more
excitement than ever with a new team. The 2021 World of Outlaws Rookie of
the Year and current Roth Motorsports ace is taking the wheel of the Tim
Hodges Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts #5 with backing from big names including
IndyCar winner Scott McLaughlin, Jack Riewoldt, and Gerard Whateley.
J-Mac is already a two-time winner of the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic
(2017, 2020) and hopes this new adventure is the recipe he needs to lock
down a third title before his third full-time World of Outlaws season begins
in February. He debuted with the new team last week at Premier Speedway and
finished second to Jock Goodyer at the famed "Max's Race."
"The Classic is one of the biggest races in the world," McFadden told
AutoAction.com. "I love the event, I love the speedway, I love the town, and
I love how big the race has become around the world. Everyone in America
wants to come down under to compete in it or come and watch it."
Joining McFadden with NAPA Auto Parts colors is the four-time and
defending World of Outlaws champion, Brad Sweet, who will drive the
Landrigan Motorsport #49 in his return down under. The Grass Valley, CA
native is treating it as more of a family vacation with only two races
planned at Avalon's Presidents Cup (Jan. 25) and Premier's Classic (Jan.
27-29).
"I love Australia and everyone, everything they have there," Sweet said.
"It's exciting that we can finally travel back down under and get to events
like The Classic again, but I'm just as excited to take my wife and my
daughter Savanna to enjoy some family time away from racing."
After an 11-win season with Jason Johnson Racing on the World of Outlaws
trail, Carson Macedo hasn't taken much time away from the track. The
Lemoore, CA native competed with the USAC National Midget Series in his home
state - nearly winning the Turkey Night Grand Prix - and then quickly caught
a plane to keep racing down under with Dyson Motorsports.
Macedo has a full slate planned with the Complete Parts & Equipment
Solutions #99, scheduling almost 20 shows between events at Eastern Creek,
Archerfield, Premier, Toowoomba, Avalon, and Borderline. He's already won a
Midget Feature at Eastern Creek and Sprint Car show at Archerfield in his
short time there.
Brock Zearfoss, the 2021 Western Australia Speedweek champion, will
return to wheel a special Blue Angels edition of the Goldstar Transports
#95. A two-year veteran of the World of Outlaws trail, the Jonestown, PA
native will work his way from Perth, Bunbury, and Ellenbrook before heading
east for Classic week at the end of January.
Sheldon Haudenschild is also heading down under to continue the family
tradition in Australia, where his father Jac won the Grand Annual Sprintcar
Classic in 1981-82. The son of "The Wild Child" is trading his Stenhouse Jr.
/ Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17 for the Jack Lee Racing #V25 to
compete at Toowoomba's Red Hot Summer Shootout, Avalon's Presidents Cup,
Borderline's Kings Challenge, and Premier's Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic.
Following their travels down under, the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series campaign begins at Volusia Speedway Park in
Barberville, FL with the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals on February 9-11. Tickets
are available for purchase HERE.
If you can’t make it to the event, the entire 2023 season will be live on
DIRTVision – available either online or through the DIRTVision App.
Toyota Becomes Official Vehicle of World of Outlaws, Continues Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series Sponsorship
CONCORD, NC (Dec. 22, 2022) – Toyota is expanding its reach across the
dirt racing world in 2023 by becoming the Official Vehicle of the World of
Outlaws and continuing its presenting sponsorship of the growing Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series.
As the Official Vehicle, Toyota will have a strong presence in the World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series and Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series, providing a pace truck for each.
“We are extremely pleased Toyota saw so much value in working with us
last season on the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series that they expanded their
partnership going forward to include the Official Vehicle across our
national tours,” World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter said. “Our team continues
to build and deliver attractive programs that benefit companies, competition
and fans.”
Along with its return as the presenting sponsor for the Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series – which has expanded to a 35-race schedule with a $80,000
championship purse – the manufacturer will also sponsor the World of Outlaws
Sprint Car Dash, making it the Toyota Dash.
“The World of Outlaws as a series has an incredible fan base within the
dirt community and that was something that Toyota wanted to become more
involved with this season and we hope the fans enjoy seeing our Toyota
Tundras pacing the fields across the country,” said Paul Doleshal, group
manager, Toyota Racing. “Our support of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series last
season was also a strong addition to our TRD driver development program and
we look forward to seeing talent continue to be cultivated through that
series as well.“
The iconic brand has elevated every series it enters, collecting multiple
wins and championships across the motorsports landscape and dedicated time
to developing drivers. History was made in the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
in 2022 with two Toyota drivers on a national level. Taylor Reimer became
the first women to win a national dirt Midget race, and then, Jade Avedisian
won the following Xtreme Outlaw event, making them the first back-to-back
female winners in any national dirt motorsports series.
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is set to start its
sophomore season at the Southern Illinois Center, March 10-11.
The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models will kick off the year in January
during the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Then, they
along with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Super
DIRTcar Series, will highlight the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 6-18.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can see the Toyota pace trucks
leading each field and watch every lap live on DIRTVision.
Low-E Insulation Increasing Involvement with World of Outlaws, Super
DIRTcar Series
CONCORD, NC (Dec. 19, 2022) – The fastest laps in dirt racing will be
sponsored by Low-E Insulation in 2023, along with a special FL to PA Spring
Showdown bonus for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars.
Low-E Insulation will sponsor Qualifying at every event for the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE
Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series. It will
also present a $10,000 purse – to be split between three drivers – for the
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Low-E Insulation FL to PA Spring Showdown.
Starting at the Volusia Speedway Park Bike Week event, March 5-6, and
ending at Lincoln Speedway, March 18, the three drivers that earn the most
points at the end of the six-race swing – using the Series’ regular points
system – will earn a special bonus at the finale. First will get $5,000,
second will get $3,000 and third will get $2,000.
“It’s been an amazing experience being a part of the dirt racing
community, so we’re excited to be able to grow our involvement across the
World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series,” said Tom Miller, president of
Low-E Insulation. “Along with having our name associated with Qualifying for
the three series, it’s exciting to give Sprint Car fans an added storyline
to follow with the FL to PA Spring Showdown.”
The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models will hold the first Low-E
Insulation Qualifying session of 2023 in less than a month when the Series
commences its new season at Volusia Speedway Park during Sunshine Nationals,
Jan. 18-21. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
Then, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar
Series will kick off their 2023 seasons at Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar
Nationals, Feb. 6-18 – which will also feature the World of Outlaws CASE
Late Models. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
Following DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars will
continue their season with the Low-E Insulation FL to PA Spring Showdown:
Sunday-Monday, March 5-6, Volusia Speedway Park (Bike Week)
Friday-Saturday, March 10-11, Port Royal Speedway
Friday, March 17, Williams Grove Speedway
Saturday, March 18, Lincoln Speedway
If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch every World of Outlaws
and Super DIRTcar Series race live on DIRTVision.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink® Sprint Car Series is brought to
fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including:
NOS Energy Drink (Official Energy Product), Case Construction Equipment
(Official Construction Equipment), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast
Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online
Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) and VP Racing
Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include ACME Trading, ARP
(Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, KSE Racing Products
(Hard Charger Award), Micro-Lite LLC, MSD, My Place Hotels; manufacturer
sponsors include Dirt Car Lift, FIREBULL, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing
Electronics, and Sea Foam.
The World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series is brought to
fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including:
Case Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), DIRTVision
(Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire),
iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance
Provider) VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors
include Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products),
Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Fox Factory (Hard Charger Award), MSD, My Place
Hotels, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Swift Springs, and
Wrisco–Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with
manufacturer sponsors, including Dirt Car Lift, Capital Race Cars, Behrent's
Performance Warehouse, FIREBULL, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear,
Racing Electronics, Reliable Painting, Rocket Chassis, and Sea Foam.
GATOR
CHASERS: Volusia's DIRTcar Nationals Less Than Two Months Away
2023 World of Outlaws Campaign Begins with Opening Five Races
in Barberville, FL
BARBERVILLE, FL - December 16, 2022 - The countdown
currently sits at less than 60 days until the 52nd annual DIRTcar Nationals
begins at
Volusia Speedway Park.
The traditional trip to Florida in February again begins with two nights
of the All Star Circuit of Champions (Feb. 7-8) followed by the World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Thursday-Saturday,
February 9-11.
It marks the first of five consecutive shows for The Greatest Show on
Dirt at the Barberville, FL 1/2-mile - with the Series slated to return
for a Daytona Bike Week special three weeks later on Sunday-Monday, March
5-6.
BUY TICKETS HERE
With the prestigious DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championship and an
expanded $20,000-to-win, $1,500-to-start finale purse on the line, fans can
expect to see the biggest and best names in Sprint Car Racing battling for
the gator trophies at the "World's Fastest Half-Mile."
Decided with a points system used across all five nights of racing, the
Big Gator Championship goes to the most consistent driver of the week. Last
year, David Gravel (2017, 2022) joined Daryn Pittman (2013, 2015, 2019) and
Brad Sweet (2016, 2020) as the only multi-time champions since the switch to
a "Big Gator" was made in 2012. Other winners in that timeframe include
Logan Schuchart (2021), Donny Schatz (2018), Paul McMahan (2014), and Sammy
Swindell (2012).
In 2022, the DIRTcar Nationals featured all separate winners for the
first time since 2014 as
Donny Schatz (Tony
Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15),
Sheldon Haudenschild
(Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17), and
David Gravel (Big
Game Motorsports #2) split three World of Outlaws wins to kickstart the
year.
Schatz, a 10-time Series champion, returns to Volusia as the winningest
Sprint Car driver in DIRTcar Nationals history with 22 wins to his credit.
The Fargo, ND native hopes to start 2023 the same way he ended 2022 -
back-to-back wins in the Ford Performance, Advance Auto Parts #15 - with
more Victory Lane appearances.
Among active drivers, four-time and defending World of Outlaws champion
Brad Sweet is
closest to Schatz with eight DIRTcar Nationals wins on his resume. The Kasey
Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 team could join Schatz and "The King"
Steve Kinser in the five consecutive titles club in 2023.
The 2021 Big Gator Champion,
Logan Schuchart,
is a three-time winner himself at Volusia Speedway Park. The Shark Racing
star returns to the scene in 2023 fresh off the winningest season in team
history with a combined nine Series wins from him and his teammate/uncle,
Jacob Allen.
David Gravel and
Carson Macedo,
both championship podium finishers in back-to-back years now, have made
DIRTcar Nationals breakthroughs since aligning with their respective new
teams at Big Game Motorsports and Jason Johnson Racing.
Additional stars with former Volusia Speedway Park wins include Sheldon
Haudenschild, Aaron Reutzel, Jason Sides, Kerry Madsen, Wayne Johnson, Kraig
Kinser, and Kasey Kahne, all of who are likely to contend for another when
the gators come to play in February.
If you can’t make it to the event, the entire 2023 season will be live
on DIRTVision –
available either online or through the DIRTVision App.
DIRTcar
Nationals - Sprint Car Winners:
22 wins - Donny
Schatz
19 wins - Danny
Lasoski
8 wins - Brad Sweet
6 wins - Daryn
Pittman, Joey Saldana, Steve Kinser
5 wins - Craig
Dollansky
4 wins - Dave Blaney
3 wins - Logan
Schuchart, Terry McCarl, Kenny Jacobs, Gary Wright, Keith Kauffman, Rocky
Hodges
2 wins - Sheldon
Haudenschild, David Gravel, Jason Johnson, Greg Hodnett, Sammy Swindell,
Jeff Shepard, Lance Dewease, Dale Blaney, Frankie Kerr, Robbie Stanley,
Bobby Davis Jr.
1 win - Carson Macedo,
Aaron Reutzel, Shane Stewart, Jason Sides, Jason Meyers, Kerry Madsen, Chad
Kemenah, Stevie Smith, Wayne Johnson, Kraig Kinser, Fred Rahmer, Kasey Kahne,
Billy Pauch, Kevin Gobrecht, Jac Haudenschild, Joey Allen, Steve Stambaugh,
Jimmy Sills, Doug Wolfgang, Tim Green
2023 SCHEDULE: Midgets Slated for 34 Races, $80,000
Points Fund in Second National SeasonCONCORD, NC
(Dec. 8, 2022) – After a successful inaugural season, the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is scheduled for an
even bigger campaign in 2023 with 34 races from March-October
and a big pay increase for championship chasers.
A total of $80,000 is up for grabs in the new championship
points fund – an increase of over $42,000 from the 2022 points
fund – with $25,000 going to the 2023 Series champion.
Additionally, a new tow money program will be implemented.
The 34-race grind stretches from March-October, visiting 21
different tracks in 10 different states along the way. It all
starts with the Series’ indoor debut at the Southern Illinois
Center in Du Quoin, IL, on Friday-Saturday, March 10-11, before
returning to Oklahoma to cap the season with a three-day weekend
at Port City Raceway (Oct. 13) and I-44 Riverside Speedway (Oct.
14-15), where a Series champion will be crowned.
VIEW FULL MIDGET SCHEDULE
While the Xtreme Outlaws’ first campaign on the national
level was a success in 2022, newly appointed Series Director
Tyler Bachman has put his vision together for the Series’
sophomore season, crafting a schedule that’ll give drivers in
more regions the chance to showcase their skills on a national
stage in 2023.
“Dirt Midget racing is a growing entity in American
motorsports, and the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by
Toyota is proud to drive further into the growth of the division
with both a diverse and lucrative schedule for 2023,” Bachman
said. “From the kickoff at our first indoor event, to each of
the new tracks we’re set to visit next year, it’s a lineup we
know both our teams and fans will enjoy.”
If you can’t be at the track to see the Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series presented by Toyota in 2023, you can stream every lap
live at
DIRTVision.com or on the DIRTVision App with a FAST PASS
subscription.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely, MO) – The
Xtreme Outlaw Midgets were first paired with the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at I-55 in
August, and will do so again in 2023 not once, but twice.
The two Series will first converge on the 1/3-mile oval for
a two-day event, Friday-Saturday, April 14-15, also serving
as a tune-up before meeting again during the marquee Ironman
55 weekend, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 4-5.
In both events, Friday night’s Feature will pay $4,000 to
win, while Saturday night’s Feature will pay $5,000 to win.
- Midget Speedweek (Tue-Sat, Aug. 8-12) – Five races. Five
tracks. Five days. For the first time in Series history, a
speedweek-style group of races will follow the Ironman 55
weekend in a five-day chase through Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway will lead-off on
Tuesday, Aug. 8, followed by visits to Action Track USA
(Aug. 9), Linda’s Speedway (Aug. 10), and Bridgeport
Motorsports Park on Aug. 12. A track to fill the Friday,
Aug. 11 slot will be announced at a later time, as will a
separate championship purse for the entire week.
- Late Model + Midget Duos – The Midgets will also
tag-team with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Late Model Series on two occasions in 2023,
starting with the 15th annual Illini 100 at Farmer City
Raceway in Farmer City, IL, March 30-April 1. A practice day
will commence the weekend on Thursday night, followed by two
$4,000-to-win shows on Friday and Saturday.
The two Series will meet again on the 1/4-mile oval of
Davenport Speedway, Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 24-26, as part of
the marquee Quad Cities 150 event in Davenport, IA. A pair of
$4,000 checks awaits the Midget Feature winners on both nights
as the field aims to top the exciting action seen there in 2022.
- POWRi Co-Sanctioned Events – The Xtreme Outlaws
developed a great working relationship with the POWRi
National Midget League in its inaugural season and will
expand on that partnership in 2023. A total of 13 events
will be co-sanctioned by both organizations, including
marquee weekends like the Illini 100 at Farmer City, Ironman
55 at I-55, Quad Cities 150 at Davenport, and the
championship weekend in Oklahoma.
2023 SCHEDULE – * Denotes POWRi co-sanction
Friday, March 10 | Southern Illinois Center | Du Quoin, IL |
$4,000-to-win
Saturday, March 11 | Southern Illinois Center | Du Quoin, IL |
$5,000-to-win
Thursday, March 30 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL |
Practice
Friday, March 31 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL |
$4,000-to-win*
Saturday, April 1 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL |
$4,000-to-win*
Friday, April 14 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$4,000-to-win*
Saturday, April 15 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$5,000-to-win*
Friday, May 5 | Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, KS | $4,000-to-win
Saturday, May 6 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS | $4,000-to-win
Tuesday, May 23 | Millbridge Speedway | Salisbury, NC |
$4,000-to-win
Wednesday, May 24 | Millbridge Speedway | Salisbury, NC |
$5,000-to-win
Thursday, June 1 | Tri-City Speedway | Pontoon Beach, IL |
$4,000-to-win
Friday, June 2 | Wayne County Speedway | Wayne City, IL |
$4,000-to-win
Saturday, June 3 | Wayne County Speedway | Wayne City, IL |
$4,000-to-win
Friday, July 21 | TBA | $4,000-to-win*
Saturday, July 22 | Southern Illinois Raceway | Marion, IL |
$4,000-to-win*
Friday, July 28 | TBA | $4,000-to-win
Saturday, July 29 | Atomic Speedway | Chillicothe, OH |
$4,000-to-win
Sunday, July 30 | Brushcreek Mtrsprts Complex | Peebles, OH |
$4,000-to-win
Friday, August 4 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$4,000-to-win*
Sat, August 5 | Federated AP Raceway at I-55 | Pevely, MO |
$5,000-to-win*
Tuesday, August 8 | Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway |
Newmanstown, PA | $4,000-to-win
Wednesday, August 9 | Action Track USA | Kutztown, PA |
$4,000-to-win
Thursday, August 10 | Linda’s Speedway | Jonestown, PA |
$4,000-to-win
Friday, August 11 | TBA | $4,000-to-win
Saturday, August 12 | Bridgeport Mtrsprts Park | Swedesboro, NJ
| $4,000-to-win
Thursday, August 24 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA |
Practice
Friday, August 25 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA |
$4,000-to-win*
Saturday, August 26 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA |
$4,000-to-win*
Friday, September 1 | Paragon Speedway | Paragon, IN |
$4,000-to-win
Saturday, September 2 | Paragon Speedway | Paragon, IN |
$5,000-to-win
Friday, September 15 | Jacksonville Speedway | Jacksonville, IL
| $4,000-to-win
Saturday, September 16 | Red Hill Raceway | Sumner, IL |
$4,000-to-win
Friday, October 13 | Port City Raceway | Tulsa, OK |
$5,000-to-win*
Saturday, October 14 | I-44 Riverside Speedway | Oklahoma City,
OK | $4,000-to-win*
Sunday, October 15 | I-44 Riverside Speedway | Oklahoma City, OK
| $5,000-to-win*
|
The Xtreme
Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners,
including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E Insulation
(Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota (Presenting
sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier)
and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include:
DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged and Whitz Racing
Products.
2023 SCHEDULE: 87-Race Slate Features Spring PA Swing, New Tracks,
Multiple High-Dollar Crown Jewels
The 2023 campaign is highlighted by new adventures, big-money races,
Bike Week, the return to familiar favorites, and more
CONCORD, NC - After a thrilling 2022 season, the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to build on that momentum with
another big year.
In 2023, The Greatest Show on Dirt is scheduled to host 87 nights of
racing at 36 different venues across 19 states. If you can’t make it to the
track, you can watch the entire season live on DIRTVision – available either
online or through the DIRTVision App.
For the 19th consecutive season, the World of Outlaws season will begin
in the Sunshine State with three days at Volusia Speedway Park for the
DIRTcar Nationals (Feb. 9-11) with an expanded $20,000-to-win,
$1,500-to-start finale. The cross-country campaign will take the Series to
19 different states before concluding in North Carolina for the
championship-crowning World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte (Nov.
1-4).
Along the way, there will be the return to tracks of the past, the return
to familiar favorites and the debut of new marquee events.
“Every year we continue to build the best schedule we can for drivers and
fans across the country,” said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. “I’m
excited for the journey we’ve put together, which includes the biggest races
in Sprint Car racing, our new Spring Swing through Pennsylvania, the thrill
of combining the World of Outlaws and “Bike Week” and so much more.”
A FEW SURPRISES
Pennsylvania Spring Swing (Mid-March) – The World of Outlaws vs. PA Posse
rivalry will be bigger than ever in 2023 with a two-week stay in March
adding four new shows for fans in Central PA. The Series will visit Port
Royal Speedway on Friday-Saturday, March 10-11, Williams Grove Speedway on
Friday, March 17, and Lincoln Speedway on Saturday, March 18.
More Southeast Action (Early/Late March) – Following the season-opening
DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws will take three weeks off before
returning to Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park for a “Bike Week” special on
Sunday-Monday, March 5-6. Alabama’s Talladega Short Track also returns to
the schedule on Friday, March 24, as does Mississippi’s Magnolia Motor
Speedway on Saturday, March 25.
Knoxville Adds New Date (Fri-Sat, April 21-22) – The Sprint Car Capital
of the World will host eight-sanctioned shows with the World of Outlaws in
2023 – the most since 1995. A return to the April slate for the first time
since 2012 will send Knoxville over 200-plus official races with the Series
and more importantly, offers crucial and valuable laps for teams ahead of
the Knoxville Nationals.
Atomic Doubleheader (Fri-Sat, May 26-27) – After a 13-year hiatus, the
World of Outlaws returned to Atomic in 2022, where home-state hero Sheldon
Haudenschild outlasted both Shark Racing cars in a thriller. The Series will
be back with a doubleheader weekend in 2023, bringing “The Buckeye State” to
11 races on the schedule.
NEW ADDITIONS
81 Speedway (Sat, April 8 / Fri, Oct. 13) – After a six-year absence, the
World of Outlaws will return to Park City, KS not once, but twice in 2023.
The Series has visited 81 Speedway on 13 occasions and most recently in
2017, when Donny Schatz won his second-straight race at the track. The April
8 date will run as the fifth annual Jason Johnson Classic.
Tri-City Speedway (Fri, April 28) – The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars have
contested Tri-City Speedway, in Pontoon Beach, IL – across the Mississippi
River from St. Louis – 56 times in its history. However, its last appearance
at the 3/8-mile track was in 2008; won by 10-time Series champion Donny
Schatz – currently the only active Series regular with a win at the track.
Steve Kinser won the first Series race at Tri-City in 1979.
Ogilvie Raceway (Sat, June 3) – The one and only brand-new track on the
2023 schedule is “The Big O” in Ogilvie, MN – which will be the 224th
different venue where the World of Outlaws have raced. Built in 2008, this
high-banked 3/8-mile oval located on Highway 23 features 40 acres, 12,000
square feet of climate-controlled spaces, a full kitchen, bar, and
restaurant, VIP suites, and trackside tailgating.
BAPS Motor Speedway (Wed, July 19) – For the first time in 30-plus years,
the World of Outlaws will return to the York Haven, PA facility formerly
known as Susquehanna Speedway. A new track from Central PA in the wrinkle,
this midweek addition ups the Outlaws vs. PA Posse rivalry to 14 battles in
2023 between Williams Grove Speedway (7), Port Royal Speedway (4), Lincoln
Speedway (2), and BAPS (1).
MAINSTAYS
Memorial Day & Labor Day Spectaculars (Mon, May 29 / Mon, Sept. 4) – Monday
Night Sprint Cars remain on the calendar in 2023 with the Memorial Day
Spectacular back at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway on Monday, May 29 and
the Labor Day Spectacular back at Washington’s Grays Harbor Speedway on
Monday, September 4.
Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial (Fri-Sat, June 16-17) – Wisconsin’s Beaver Dam
Raceway upped the ante in 2022 by expanding to a two-day event and offering
a $20,000-to-win finale for the Jim “JB” Boyd Memorial. That doubleheader is
back on the calendar as Sheldon Haudenschild aims for another weekend sweep.
Fireworks at Cedar Lake (Fri, June 30-Sat, July 1) – The Independence Day
Spectacular continues in 2023 when the World of Outlaws celebrate the Fourth
of July at Wisconsin’s Cedar Lake Speedway. In 2022, Jacob Allen and Brock
Zearfoss snapped Brad Sweet’s three-year winning streak at the track.
35th Brad Doty Classic (Tues, July 11) – This race honoring a living
legend turns 35 in 2023 as the World of Outlaws add another chapter to the
Brad Doty Classic. Returning to Attica Raceway Park, the $15,000-to-win
midweek special is the perfect kickstart to a big week in Ohio.
THE CROWN JEWELS
Huset’s High Bank Nationals (Wed-Sat, June 21-24) – The second running of
this new event created by Tod Quiring is set to offer the single-richest
payday in the history of Sprint Car Racing with a $250,000-to-win,
$5,000-to-start finale. The event debuted in spectacular fashion in 2022
when Sheldon Haudenschild drove from third-to-first on the final lap to net
a $100,000 win.
40th Kings Royal (Fri-Sat, July 14-15) – Hear ye! Hear ye! The house of
Eldora Speedway will again host the 40thanniversary of Kings Royal next
summer. The Knight Before leads into the grand ceremony on Saturday, July
15, when a new King XXXX will be crowned. Brent Marks, from the commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, returns as the reigning ruler of the $175,000 special.
15th Ironman 55 (Fri-Sat, Aug. 4-5) – One of the most grueling and
demanding races of the year, this 55-lapper puts the strength of man and
machine to the test in the August heat. In a battle of survival of the
fittest, Brad Sweet outlasted all in 2022 to score his first dumbbell trophy
at the Pevely, MO staple.
62nd Knoxville Nationals (Wed-Sat, Aug. 9-12) – The Granddaddy of 'Em All
will again offer a purse exceeding $1,000,000 when the Sprint Car world
turns their attention to Knoxville in August. In 2022, Donny Schatz made a
late-race pass to win his 11th crown – leaving him one away from tying “The
King” Steve Kinser for the most all-time at 12 titles.
45th Jackson Nationals (Thur-Sat, Aug. 17-19) – Assuming its traditional
date the weekend after Knoxville, the World of Outlaws will again head from
Iowa to Minnesota for the AGCO Jackson Nationals. Carson Macedo and Jason
Johnson Racing will return as defending champions of the storied event.
Skagit Nationals (Thur, Aug. 31 – Sat, Sept. 2) – Back for a third year
and now under the responsibility of Kevin Rudeen and Peter Murphy, the Sage
Fruit Skagit Nationals will continue expanding in 2023. The beautiful Alger,
WA oval, carved among the evergreen trees, offered three different winners,
including David Gravel in the $26,000 finale.
69th Gold Cup Race of Champions (Thur-Sat, Sept. 7-9) – Under the
guidance of SLC Promotions (Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson, Colby Copeland), Silver
Dollar Speedway saw a sensational 2022 season highlighted by the Gold Cup’s
return to glory. In 2023, the push to make this west coast staple greater
and greater continues with the hopes of bringing more fun, more money, more
cars, and more fans to Chico, CA.
61st National Open (Fri-Sat, Sept. 29-30) – It’s the ultimate battle
between the Outlaws and Posse, and it’s back for another epic edition in
2023 at Williams Grove Speedway. At the 60th running, Pennsylvania’s Lance
Dewease made history by becoming the second man to win the race on five
occasions. The Posse will be hoping to go back-to-back, but the Outlaws are
determined to stop them with $75,000 on the line.
Ticket renewals and on-sale details will be available in the coming
weeks. When available, tickets to 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series events can be found at Worldofoutlaws.com/tix.
If you can’t make it to the event, the entire 2023 season will be live on
DIRTVision – available either online or through the DIRTVision App. The 62nd
NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals is included at no extra charge in the
annual Platinum FAST PASS subscription only.
FULL 2023 SCHEDULE
Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 9-11 - Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL)
Sunday-Monday, March 5-6 - Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL)
Friday-Saturday, March 10-11 - Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, PA)
Friday, March 17 - Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Saturday, March 18 - Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA)
Friday, March 24 - Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL)
Saturday, March 25 - Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS)
Friday, March 31-Saturday, April 1 - Devil's Bowl Speedway (Mesquite, TX)
Friday, April 7 - US-36 Raceway (Osborn, MO)
Saturday, April 8 - 81 Speedway (Park City, KS)
Friday-Saturday, April 14-15 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely,
MO)
Friday-Saturday, April 21-22 - Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Friday, April 28 - Tri-City Speedway (Granite City, IL)
Saturday, April 29 - Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN)
Friday-Saturday, May 5-6 - Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Wednesday, May 10 - Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 12-13 - Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday, May 19 - Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Saturday, May 20 - Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday-Saturday, May 26-27 - Atomic Speedway (Chillicothe, OH)
Monday, May 29 - Lawrenceburg Speedway (Lawrenceburg, IN)
Friday, June 2 - River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, June 3 - Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, MN)
Friday-Saturday, June 9-10 - Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Friday-Saturday, June 16-17 - Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, WI)
Wednesday-Saturday, June 21-24 - Huset's Speedway (Brandon, SD)
Friday, June 30-Saturday, July 1 - Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI)
Friday, July 7 - 34 Raceway (West Burlington, IA)
Saturday, July 8 - Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI)
Tuesday, July 11 - Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Friday-Saturday, July 14-15 - Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Wednesday, July 19 - BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, PA)
Friday-Saturday, July 21-22 - Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Saturday-Sunday, July 29-30 - Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, NY)
Friday-Saturday, August 4-5 - Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely,
MO)
Wednesday-Saturday, August 9-12 - Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Thursday-Saturday, August 17-19 - Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, MN)
Friday, August 25 - River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, August 26 - Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND)
Thursday, August 31-Saturday, September 2 - Skagit Speedway (Alger, WA)
Monday, September 4 - Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA)
Thursday-Saturday, September 7-9 - Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA)
Friday, September 15 - Keller Auto Speedway (Hanford, CA)
Saturday, September 16 - Placerville Speedway (Placerville, CA)
Friday, September 22 - Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Saturday, September 23 - Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday-Saturday, September 29-30 - Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg,
PA)
Friday-Saturday, October 6-7 - Port Royal Speedway (Port Royal, PA)
Friday, October 13 - 81 Speedway (Park City, KS)
Saturday, October 14 - Lakeside Speedway (Kansas City, KS)
Friday-Saturday, October 20-21 - TBA
Wednesday-Saturday, November 1-4 - The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, NC)
DIRTcar Nationals Makes Schedule Updates to Enhance Driver, Fan
Experience
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Late Models to contend for $20K to win in
respective Saturday finales
BARBERVILLE, FL (Nov. 29, 2022) – Entering the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals at
Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 6-18, fans and drivers will be treated to an
enhanced schedule and several purse increases, including Saturday night
World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Features paying $20,000 to win
and $1,500 to start.
The two-week spectacle will feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and All Star Circuit of Champions
during Week 1 (Feb. 6-11), and then the World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Late Models, DIRTcar Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series and USAC
Non-Wing Sprint Cars during Week 2 (Feb. 13-18).
New this year, you’ll see an adjusted schedule for the Late Models and
Super DIRTcar Series, new formats for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds and Super
DIRTcar Series, the addition of USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars and purse
increases for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models
and Super DIRTcar Series.
WEEK 1 HIGHLIGHTS
Sprint Cars (All Star Circuit of Champions, Feb. 7-8 / World of Outlaws,
Feb. 9-11) – Sprint Cars will again highlight the first week of DIRTcar
Nationals, but the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will see a
special purse increase on Saturday, Feb. 11. This year, drivers will be
competing for a $20,000 paycheck and a guaranteed $1,500 to start the final
Feature of the week.
The All Star Circuit of Champions will kick off the week for the Sprints
Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 6-7. Then, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars will
commence their 2023 season, Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 8-11. The
overall Sprint Car Big Gator champion will also be crowned on Saturday.
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds (Feb. 6-11) – The “Ironmen” of DIRTcar Nationals
will see 30 Feature winners before Saturday’s Gator Championship finale this
year.
Monday to Friday (Feb. 6-10) will have six DIRTcar UMP Modified Features
a night. The $5,000-to-win finale on Saturday will be a normal program with
Hot Laps, Qualifying, Heat Races and Last Chance Showdowns to fill out the
30-lap Gator Championship field. The week’s overall Big Gator champion for
the division will also be crowned that night.
WEEK 2 HIGHLIGHTS
Late Models (DIRTcar Late Models, Feb. 13-15 / World of Outlaws, Feb.
16-18) – The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will
also see an increased Saturday (Feb. 18) purse paying $20,000 to win and
$1,500 to start.
The DIRTcar Late Models will now race three nights, running Monday
through Wednesday, Feb. 13-15. And on Wednesday, they’ll run Triple Features
– the field split into three 25-lap races.
Then, the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models will take over for the rest
of the week (Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 16-18) continuing their 2023 season
that started at Volusia during Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 18-21. The overall
Late Model Big Gator champion will be crowned on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Super DIRTcar Series (Feb. 15-18) – With four nights of racing this year,
drivers will content for a larger overall purse. The Features Wednesday
through Friday, Feb. 15-17, will pay $5,000 to win and Saturday’s (Feb. 18)
Feature will pay $7,500 to win.
They’ll also see the testing of a new format for the four non-points
events. Like the World of Outlaws, drivers will now draw for their
qualifying order and their qualifying result will determine which Heat Race
they’ll be in and where they’ll start. The top-two finishers from each Heat
Race will go to the redraw.
USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars (Feb. 13-14) – Non-Wing Sprint Cars return to
DIRTcar Nationals, again, making history with USAC’s event debut. Bringing
the biggest names in Non-Wing Sprint Car racing to Barberville, FL, the
Series will run Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 13-14, to help kick off the second
week and crown the second-ever Non-Wing Sprint Car Big Gator champion
Tuesday night.
Below is the schedule for the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 6-18:
Monday, Feb. 6 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds / Sprint Car Hot Laps
Tuesday, Feb. 7 All Star Circuit of Champions / DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Wednesday, Feb. 8 All Star Circuit of Champions / DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Thursday, Feb. 9 World of Outlaws Sprint Cars / DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Friday, Feb. 10 World of Outlaws Sprint Cars / DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Saturday, Feb. 11 (Championship Night) World of Outlaws Sprint Cars /
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Sunday, Feb. 12 Off Day
Monday, Feb. 13 DIRTcar Late Models / USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars
Tuesday, Feb. 14 DIRTcar Late Models / USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars
Wednesday, Feb. 15 DIRTcar Late Models / Super DIRTcar Series
Thursday, Feb. 16 World of Outlaws Late Models / Super DIRTcar Series
Friday, Feb. 17 World of Outlaws Late Models / Super DIRTcar Series
Saturday, Feb. 18 (Championship Night) World of Outlaws Late Models / Super
DIRTcar Series
For the full daily schedules, CLICK HERE.
Gates are scheduled to open at 5pm (ET) every day. Tickets are now
available at this link, CLICK HERE
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision – either at DIRTVision.com or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink® Sprint Car Series is brought to
fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including:
NOS Energy Drink (Official Energy Product), Case Construction Equipment
(Official Construction Equipment), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast
Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online
Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) and VP Racing
Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include ACME Trading, ARP
(Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, KSE Racing Products
(Hard Charger Award), Micro-Lite LLC, MSD, My Place Hotels; manufacturer
sponsors include Dirt Car Lift, FIREBULL, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing
Electronics, and Sea Foam.
The World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series is brought to
fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including:
Case Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), DIRTVision
(Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire),
iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance
Provider) VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors
include Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products),
Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Fox Factory (Hard Charger Award), MSD, My Place
Hotels, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Swift Springs, and Wrisco–Wieland
Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer
sponsors, including Dirt Car Lift, Capital Race Cars, Behrent's Performance
Warehouse, FIREBULL, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing
Electronics, Reliable Painting, Rocket Chassis, and Sea Foam.
The Super DIRTcar Series is brought to fans by many important sponsors
and partners, including: Case Construction Equipment (Official Construction
Equipment), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing
Tire (Official Tire), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), VP Racing
Fuels (Official Racing Fuel), Chevy Performance Parts, iRacing (Official
Online Racing Game) and NAPA Auto Parts. Contingency sponsors include: ARP
(Automotive Racing Products), ASI Race Wear, Behrent's Performance
Warehouse, Bicknell Racing Products, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Cometic
Gasket, COMP Cams, Fox Factory, MSD, My Place Hotels, Swift Springs, and
Wrisco-Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with
manufacturer sponsors, including: FIREBULL, Intercomp, and Racing
Electronics.
DIRTcar Racing is brought to fans by many important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier
Racing Tire (Official Tire), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), VP
Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game),
Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, Chevy Performance Parts, and NAPA Auto
Parts (SDS). Contingency sponsors include: ARP (Automotive Racing Products),
ASI Race Wear (SDS), Bassett Racing Wheel, Bell Helmets, Behrent's
Performance Warehouse, Beyea Custom Headers, Bicknell Racing Products (SDS),
Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux (SDS), Cometic Gasket (SDS), COMP Cams, Fast
Shafts, Fox Factory, Jerovetz Motorsports Shock Service, K1 Race Gear, KSE
Racing Products, MSD, Mulit FireX, Quarter Master, Schoenfeld Headers,
Summit Racing Equipment, Swift Springs, Velocita USA, Wehrs Machine & Racing
Products, Wrisco-Wieland Metal Services (Exclusive Racing Aluminum). Along
with manufacturer sponsors, including: FIREBULL, Intercomp, and Racing
Electronics.
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series Welcomes Bachman as Director
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 28, 2022) – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented
by Toyota has named Tyler Bachman as Series Director.
Bachman is a respected long-time official and safety director within the
World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Racing family. He included the role of
Competition Director with the Xtreme Outlaw Series in 2022 and aims to
expand the Midget tour in 2023.
“Tyler has had a role in all aspects of our company, from the competition
side to the event side, and has earned the opportunity to take over as
Director of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series,” said World of Outlaws CEO
Brian Carter. “He will face the challenges head on, and utilize all the
resources we have available to continue growing the Xtreme Outlaw brand.”
Most recently, Bachman was nominated to the Board of Directors for the
International Council of Motorsports Sciences, showcasing his continued
commitment and dedication to the motorsports industry.
“We’re looking forward to continue building the Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series on the foundation set by Casey Shuman,” Bachman said. “I’m looking
forward to leading the series and building the team that will welcome the
best competitors in the business to put on a show for the greatest fans out
there.”
With Bachman at the helm, the 2023 schedule will focus solely on the
Midget Series, rather than spread across to Non-Wing Sprint Cars. Volusia
Speedway Park's DIRTcar Nationals in February will continue to feature
premier Non-Wing Sprint Car racing.
For the latest news and information, go to XtremeOutlawSeries.com or
follow on social media channels.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
'TIL YOU CAN'T: Noah Gass Ready to Continue Chasing World of Outlaws
Dream in 2023
Mounds, OK Teenager Eager to Make Strides in Second Season Aboard #20G
CONCORD, NC - When Noah Gass announced his intention to join the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series full-time back in January, he
knew there already naysayers who thought he couldn't last all season - but
he also knew he would prove them all wrong.
It was a sudden, yet calculated decision to take the Ran-No-Gass Racing
#20G on the road with The Greatest Show on Dirt - with only a handful of 410
Sprint Car stars prior - but it was never a one-year pipe dream. This is a
team with the heart and the desire to prove they belong long-term racing
with the greatest Sprint Car drivers in the world.
That's why Noah, his father Randy Gass, crew chief Cody Cordell, and car
chief Robby McQuinn are already looking forward to beginning their sophomore
season in 2023 - which begins at Volusia's DIRTcar Nationals on February
9-11.
"It was without a doubt the toughest thing I've ever done in racing, but
it was also the most rewarding," Gass said, recalling his 2022 effort. "When
they say you're going up and down the road to get your teeth kicked in and
butt kicked for 90 straight races, they're not kidding. I think more than
anything I realized how much mental toughness it takes - from everyone on
your team. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from February to
November, though, and I think we did our best to soak those all in."
Starting 32 of 69 Features in 2022, the 19-year-old newbie continually
improved throughout the season-long, coast-to-coast grind. From DIRTcar
Nationals to The Dirt Track at Charlotte's World of Outlaws World Finals,
Gass faced 30-plus new-to-him race tracks as he journeyed to Pennsylvania
for the first time and made his West Coast debut, among other new
challenges.
A graduate of the Micro Sprint and Midget ranks, Gass found his biggest
successes of the season in familiar territory as he returned to Midwestern
venues where he already owned valuable experience - setting the stage for
higher hopes in 2023.
He was twice a top-10 finisher this year, driving from 17th-to-10th at
North Dakota's River Cities Speedway in June and then scored a career-best
ninth place result during the Ironman 55 at Missouri's Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55.
"It's hard to see the progress and growth while you're in the thick of
things, but I know without a doubt how much that kid has improved," crew
chief Cody Cordell mentioned. "It's really easy to get down on yourself out
here, so for me working on Noah's confidence has been just as crucial as
sharpening his skills. He's got the drive, the passion, and the tools to
figure it out as a racer with more and more laps, so I know we're getting
there on that end."
One of only two Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contenders to finish
the entire season - along with award winner Spencer Bayston - Gass ended up
with a 12th place finish in the championship standings during his maiden
attempt. He also collected his first-career NOS Energy Drink Heat Race Win
at Jackson Motorplex, earned four KSE Hard Charger Awards (third-most), and
topped two Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdowns in 2022.
"As cliche as it sounds, like Cody Johnson said, we're going to take our
chance and chase this dream 'til we can't," Noah continued. "My dad [Randy
Gass] has been my biggest supporter and I can never thank him enough for
allowing us to hit the road and really give this a run. You know Cody
[Cordell] and I like to butt heads a lot, but it's only because we're both
so passionate about this. I wouldn't want anyone else by my side between him
and Robby [McQuinn] and everything they do for me."
Gass' Arrowhead Electric, Big G Transport, High Performance Lubricants,
Maxim/Kistler #20G will return to racing on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 9-11,
when the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season
begins at Florida's Volusia Speedway Park. Fans can BUY TICKETS HERE to
attend the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the action live on
DIRTVision – either online or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
CLIMBING THE
CHARTS: Modern Stars Continue Rising on World of Outlaws
All-Time Win List
13 Multi-Time
Feature Winners in 2022 is Second-Most in Series History
CONCORD, NC - The All-Time Win List
is a sacred place with the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Winning with The
Greatest Show on Dirt is no easy
task, and that's why it's ultra-special when it happens.
Through the thousands and thousands of racers who have
competed with the Series since Ted Johnson founded it in
1978, only 149 of the best have been able to score a
victory through almost 3,600 races held over the 45
seasons.
In 2022, a pair of young guns added their name to the
list, others padded their stats, and some set themselves
up for the chance to hit a major milestone in 2023. In
total, 18 different drivers stood in World of Outlaws
Victory Lane this season with 13 of them doing so on
multiple occasions - nearly breaking the all-time record
of 14 multi-time winners from 2002.
Offering 69 officials wins this year, the All-Time
Win List saw some significant shakeups, and we're here
to break that down. A full version of the list can be
found at the bottom.
Donny Schatz,
of Fargo, ND, continues to lead the way among active
drivers with 307 career wins, ranking third all-time
behind "The King" Steve Kinser (690) and "Slammin" Sammy
Swindell (394). The 10-time champion tacked on five more
W's in 2022, including an 11th Knoxville Nationals
title. That brings his total to 225 since joining the
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 in 2008.
Behind Schatz, Brad
Sweet and David
Gravel will enter 2023 with the
potential of reaching the top-10 on the All-Time Win
List - something that hasn't been done since 2018 when
Daryn Pittman bumped Jac Haudenschild. They're currently
trailing Stevie Smith (84) and Pittman (86) as they
reside in 11th and 12th on the list.
Sweet, a five-time winner this year and champion in
four-consecutive seasons, currently sits at 79 wins -
with all of those coming in the Kasey Kahne Racing
#49. Gravel, a seven-time victor and championship
runner-up, is right behind him at 76 wins - those coming
from seven different teams including CJB Motorsports
(32), Jason Johnson Racing (19), Big Game Motorsports
(18), Roth Motorsports (4), Rod Tiner Racing (1), Bill
Rose Racing (1), and DDR Motorsports (1).
With an 11-win campaign, Carson
Macedo became the ninth driver in
history to stand atop the win column by himself. In a
span of two years since joining the Jason Johnson Racing
#41, the Lemoore, CA native has risen from 53rd to 35th
to 23rd on the All-Time Win List with 28 career wins -
doing so at only 26 years of age.
A nine-win season for Sheldon
Haudenschild marked a career-best
effort for the Wooster, OH native, who delivered the
100th win for the Haudenshild family this year. All 31
of his triumphs - including his miraculous $100,000 win
at the Huset's High Bank Nationals in June - have come
in the Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17 with NOS
Energy Drink support.
Logan Schuchart and Jacob
Allen delivered the winningest
season yet for Shark Racing with nine total victories by
the disciples of "Scruffy" Bobby Allen. Schuchart was a
five-time winner in the #1S, moving him past his Hall of
Fame grandfather and into 20th on the All-Time Win List
at 35 scores. Allen enjoyed a breakout campaign with
four wins - including a $25,000 Gold Cup Race of
Champions title over his teammate - to jump into 62nd
All-Time at five total triumphs.
The winningest non-full-time driver in 2022 was Brent
Marks, of Myerstown, PA, with five wins
aboard the Murray-Marks Motorsports #19. He topped
Devil's Bowl, Williams Grove, Knoxville, and most
notably Eldora - for a $275,000 sweep of the Historical
Big One and Kings Royal - to highlight his career year
and send him to 39th All-Time with 12 career wins.
Kyle Larson,
of Elk Grove, CA, continued to shine in limited action,
winning four races in 18 starts with Paul Silva's
guidance on the #57. At 28 wins ranking 23rd All-Time,
he's the winningest driver in history to have never
contested a full-time season and this year became the
third-quickest to reach 25 wins (through 126
appearances).
At 57 years old, PA Posse legend Lance
Dewease won three World of Outlaws races
in a single season for the first time in his career -
with all three coming at Williams Grove in the Kreitz
Racing #69K. He's now tied for 31st All-Time with 20
wins alongside another Pennsylvania icon, Greg Hodnett.
Giovanni Scelzi,
of Fresno, CA, was twice a winner in his home state to
bump his grand total to five World of Outlaws wins at
the age of 20 years old. At Bakersfield, the KCP Racing
#18 pilot led the youngest 1-2 finish in Series history
with 16-year-old Corey Day hot on his tail.
A winner at Bristol and Huset's, Spencer
Bayston became the seventh driver in
history to score multiple wins during a Kevin Gobrecht
Rookie of the Year campaign. The 24-year-old native of
Lebanon, IN is now at four wins with three of those
coming under the tutelage of Barry Jackson in the CJB
Motorsports, TrueTimber, Signing Day Sports #5.
The winningest Sprint Car racer in the country this
year, Anthony
Macri finally made his maiden voyage to
World of Outlaws glory in October with a Port Royal
sweep. The 23-year-old sensation from Dillsburg, PA
became the first driver since 1979 to earn his first two
career wins in back-to-back fashion.
Before Macri, 20-year-old Buddy
Kofoid, of Penngrove, CA, added his name
to the All-Time Win List with a Huset's Speedway triumph
aboard the Crouch Motorsports #11 - becoming the
youngest winner with the Series in 2022.
Delivering a milestone 99th win for Roth
Motorsports, James
McFadden scored his fifth career win
at Lakeside when the Australian snapped an 81-race
drought in October. Another dry spell broken was that
of Rico Abreu,
who claimed his ninth-career win (48th All-Time) when he
aced Eldora to end his four-year, 105-race winless
streak.
"The Jonestown Jet" Brock
Zearfoss earned his first win as a
World of Outlaws full-timer at Cedar Lake, marking his
first win with the Series since his inaugural score five
years and 169 races ago in 2017. Brian
Brown, of Higginsville, MO, stopped his
own streak of three years and 90 races without a win
when he topped Knoxville for his sixth-career triumph, a
win that was the first for Danny Lasoski as a crew chief
with the World of Outlaws.
The all-time win list will be adjusted again when the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars’ 2023
season kicks off Feb. 9-11 at Volusia
Speedway Park for the 52nd DIRTcar
Nationals. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision if you can’t
make it to the track.
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The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink® Sprint Car Series is
brought to fans across the country by many important
sponsors and partners, including: NOS Energy Drink (Official
Energy Product), Case Construction Equipment (Official
Construction Equipment), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast
Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing
(Official Online Racing Game), SIS Insurance (Official
Insurance Provider) and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing
Fuel); contingency sponsors include ACME Trading, ARP
(Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, KSE
Racing Products (Hard Charger Award), Micro-Lite LLC, MSD,
My Place Hotels; manufacturer sponsors include Dirt Car
Lift, FIREBULL, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing Electronics,
and Sea Foam. Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®,
based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series
for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most
powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model
Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at
tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports
Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of
Outlaws.
DIRTVision® also
broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to
fans around the world. Learn
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BUILT BY BUNDY: An Unexpected Journey From Motorcycles To Midgets,
Xtreme Outlaw Championship History
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 18, 2022) – Walk into Bundy Built and you can’t miss
it.
Residing atop the tallest toolbox in the center of the 3,000 square-foot
shop, a Mona Lisa amongst silver tools and plastic bottles, is the inaugural
2022 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota championship trophy.
Mesmerized by the hardware, Bundy Built Motorsports team owner John
"Bundy" Mitchell asked, "You know the best part about it?"
“It's not with one of the high-dollar teams. It’s here, in our little
shop. That’s f**king cool.”
The road to that accomplishment was far from linear. More like a mountain
side rally. Twists and turns came up regularly. A near death experience came
into play. But overall, there was a passionate team at every segment, eager
to help push Mitchell's dreams into reality.
THE JOURNEY
When Mitchell began that journey, Midget racing was never the destination.
Car racing wasn’t even on his radar.
Growing up in Chattanooga, TN, Mitchell developed a passion for dirt
bikes around 10 years old. He tried racing them, but it didn’t take long for
him to realize he didn’t have the funding, (or the talent, as he said) to
make that dream a reality.
Instead, he turned to working on them. Unable to hire someone to do the
work for him, he had to learn on his own. Eventually, he made it a skill and
became good enough that others started paying him to work on their bikes –
all before he turned 16.
Through his little business, Mitchell met fellow Tennessean Nathan Ramsey
– now a World Supercross champion. The two sparked a friendship and Mitchell
became Ramsey's go-to mechanic for his bikes – a relationship that would
launched Mitchell into his wild journey.
Ramsey got hired to ride for the Factory Suzuki team and because of
Mitchell’s stellar reputation as a dirt bike mechanic, specifically for
Ramsey, they got called to the team together. The next day, they moved from
Tennessee to California.
After a year with Suzuki, Ramsey got hired by Kawasaki to join the pro
circuit and, again, brought Mitchell with him. In their four years with
Kawasaki, the duo brought the team a championship in 1999.
Then, Mitchell got the rare opportunity to help develop a new engine when
Ramsey went from Kawasaki to Yamaha (the two had been so successful together
that Ramsey made sure it was in his contract that where he went, Mitchell
could go with him).
“Yamaha was the first to build a four-stroke engine,” Mitchell said.
“Back then, everything was two-stroke. Nathan was known to be a really good
test rider. So, Yamaha hired him to test the four-stroke. I got to go to
Yamaha with him to test it. The way it works in Japanese culture, they send
a team of five engineers to live in America for the entire season to go to
all the races and support the new projects. So, I got to work with these
engineers on this bike.”
Eventually, Honda entered the ring with their own four-stroke engine and
stole Ramsey and Mitchell from Yamaha to help develop it. So, Mitchell got
to work with another set of five engineers on perfecting 250cc and 450cc
engines.
“I got a really cool head start into, basically, F1-type four-stroke
engine technology,” Mitchell said.
Then, in the early 2000s, a twist in the road. A new opportunity emerged.
Mitchell was hired by Coy Gibbs – Joe Gibbs’ son – to work in Joe Gibbs
Racing’s motocross vertical, building engines, establishing an amateur
motocross team and basing it all off a retail business.
TWO TO FOUR WHEELS
After 20-plus years of living in California, Mitchell moved his family to
Mooresville, NC – NASCAR land. However, he’d never seen a NASCAR race (and
to this day has never been to an asphalt race).
His first day on the job, the first person that walked through the door
was Mike McLaughlin – who won multiple NASCAR Xfinity Series races for JGR
and is in the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame.
“Coy is like, ‘Whatever you do, take care of this guy. Treat him like
gold,’” Mitchell said. “Of course, I didn’t know anybody. I was still living
in a hotel room.”
And while McLaughlin was looking for help with his CR125 motorcycle
engine, it wasn’t for a dirt bike. It was for his son Max’s kart he was
racing at Millbridge Speedway – a 1/5-mile dirt oval.
Knowing nothing about the car or dirt oval racing in general, McLaughlin
invited Mitchell and his son, Ethan, out to Millbridge to see what it’s all
about. From there, Mitchell and McLaughlin grew to become best friends and
Ethan sparked an interest in racing at Millbridge.
With an abundance of resources at Joe Gibbs Racing, Mitchell turned the
business into one of the biggest vendors for Outlaw Kart engines, selling
them around the world.
“They completely took off,” Mitchell said. “They dominated everything.
That’s when Coy was like, ‘Dude, I’m giving you a business.’ It didn’t go
toward the motorcycle direction; it went more toward Outlaw Karting and
other stuff. So, he was like, you can have the whole thing.”
Not wanting to be in the retail business anymore and seeing what Mitchell
built their program into, Gibbs paid Mitchell and the two employees under
him three months’ salary and gave him all the tools and equipment from the
shop to help him set up his own business. Gibbs’ only request was he
couldn’t use the Joe Gibbs Racing name.
“Someone said, ‘Well, it’s all going to be built by Bundy now. Just call
it Bundy Built,” Mitchell said. “All the sudden, Bundy Built was created.”
The business continued working on engines for motocross and supercross
teams – and continues to today, including riders like motocross star Josh
Hill – along with engines for dirt oval racing, now highlighted by Midget
engines.
NEW VENTURE
Ethan rose through the ranks at Millbridge, along with Max. When it came
time to move up to a bigger class, Max found his way into the Big Block
Modifieds – currently a full-time Super DIRTcar Series driver for
Heinke-Baldwin Racing – while Ethan searched.
He ran a couple races in a UMP Modified, including a race at the World
Short Track Championship for Nick Hoffman. And got to try a Crate Late
Model. Neither fit his style.
It was dirt Midget racing that finally piqued his interest.
“I didn’t know anything about Midgets,” Mitchell said. “That was so far
out of my league.”
They bought a $9,000 car that came with everything but a motor. And with
a high dollar on the top-tier Midget engines, Mitchell decided to build one
himself.
“I was taking all the money the business was making and sinking it into
this $9,000 Midget,” Mitchell said. “Mainly the motor. I was trying to save
up money and trying to figure out what we were going to do. Every night I
was reading, studying four-cylinder motors, deep dive into the engineering
of them all.
“I knew we had kind of an advantage over most engine builders because we
are double overhead cam, four valve specialists. That’s what I got taught by
those engineers.”
While initially based off a Honda engine, Mitchell engineered something
that’s become his own creation – a true Bundy Built engine.
“It made like 365 (horsepower) to the rear wheels on Engler (Machine &
Tool) and Cozzolino’s (Motorsports) dynos up in [Indianapolis],” Mitchell
said. “And both guys, Cozzolino and Engler were both like, ‘Holy shit, this
dumb redneck, this guy’s got some f**king juice!’”
The car sat for a year, before the father-son duo had everything in place
to attempt their first Midget race. They were able to test it a couple times
at Millbridge and with the confidence it would hold together, they planned
their trip: the Kokomo Smackdown in 2018.
“I was like, ‘OK, first race, here we go!’” Mitchell said. “That was
obviously a mistake.”
Knowing nothing about the cars, Mitchell tried setting the car up with
the set up blocks placed under the frame. It wasn't long until he realized
there was an error, seeing his car sitting much lower than all the others.
Then, when Ethan went to make laps, the motor was only turning 6,000rpm,
rather than the 10,000 number it should’ve been reaching. They tried gear
combination after gear combination to no avail. Again, with help from
others, they realized they had the wrong rear end in the car.
Each year, their knowledge grew. Their cars ran better, and their engines
continued to perform. However, still on a limited budget, hindering the
speed of their growth. With the help of Dennis Kiser, who manages the
finances of the shop, the business never went in debt – even during times
Kiser said he wasn’t sure if they could continue the Midget program.
The business stayed successful and with the Midget program building
steam, it attracted the likes of Zach Daum, who went from only wanting to
buy to motor to driving a second car for the team and bringing them the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship.
“We showed up, got our ass whipped, came home and made changes,” Mitchell
said. “Then, we went racing, got our ass kicked, came home and made changes.
Went racing, got our ass kicked, came home and made changes. Now, we have a
championship.”
However, before the season started, there was a grave uncertainty if
Mitchell – and the team – would be around to see it.
XTREME YEAR
In December, Mitchell suffered a heart attack that nearly killed him and
left him out of commission for several months. Just now, in November, he
said he feels he’s finally back to a state where he be maneuverable and have
a coherent conversation.
When he went down, that left Ethan, now 20 years old, and Kiser to keep
the business stable and run a Midget team – along with the help of
volunteering crew members Brian Garlow and Chad Johnston.
“Dad’s heart attack… going through something like that, almost losing
somebody, I think it changes a person,” Ethan Mitchell said. “I think it
changed me for the better, I believe, made me grow up a lot quicker than I
was expecting to. When he was down, obviously, Dennis here at the shop, and
myself, had to step up and keep the business rolling, along with others that
put in a lot of hours of work to keep the business afloat while my dad was
down. On top of that, me and our helper guy, Brian, he’s been a big help, as
well, helping me go racing without dad.
“It’s tough having to go through that. But, at the end of the day, it
makes you appreciate a lot more and not take as much for granted and I think
I’m a more knowledgeable person because of it. I had to learn more about
chassis setup and more about life in general… All the little things you take
for granted like a tight bolt. ‘Here, Dad, come help me. Come loosen this
bolt for me.’ Well, when your dad ain’t there to loosen the bolt for you,
you have no option but to loosen it yourself.”
As much as the credit is given to Daum for wheeling the car to a title,
Mitchell also gives a lot of credit for the championship to Ethan, who also
ran the Xtreme Outlaw tour. He helped lead the team all year, making sure
they got from race to race with two cars, and while Daum worked on the car
during the race nights, Ethan and Brian did most of the wrenching and
maintenance throughout the week.
Though Ethan didn’t find Victory Lane and its not his name on the $10,000
championship check, the amount of work he put into making sure they could
bring the championship trophy home to sit on top of their tallest toolbox is
still a triumph he’ll always cherish.
“I’m equally invested in Zach’s car as I am my own,” Ethan said. “Zach
will meet us at the race track and I’ll let him do his own thing at the race
track, but as far as actual work that goes into his car and my own car, and
the equipment, that’s all me and Brian here at the shop. I’m heavily
invested in his championship I’d say. I felt proud about it, we could bring
home the championship and get the win at Port City (Raceway). I was super
pumped.
“Even though it wasn’t myself who got the win and the championship, I was
equally proud to be the team owner I’d say.”
Looking at the large checks hung on the shop wall and then back at the
championship trophy in the middle of the small shop, surrounded by a bare
Midget chassis, parts and engines waiting to be assembled, the years, the
sacrifices, the endless hours of work and the triumphs all flood together
for Mitchell.
“I’ll start crying, I told you I’m an emotional person,” he joked when
asked what it means.
“I worked my f**king nuts off,” Mitchell said. “So did my son. He endured
a lot. My business endured a lot. I spent 18 hours a day for four years
trying to figure out how to make a Midget go around a racetrack.
“It is something I am super proud of. I felt like I stepped into
something that I had no idea about. And I literally was jumping up and down,
stomping on my own dick. Just way over my head. Like, you have no business
here whatsoever. But I wasn’t going to give up. I just wanted to do it. And
we’ve done it.”
If you missed any of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota
races this year, you can find them all on the DIRTVision Vault.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
MORE THAN EVER: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Teams Boast Record
Earnings in 2022
Four Teams Hit Half-Million and a Record-Setting Nine Cars Collected
$300,000-plus
CONCORD, NC - A million-dollar points fund and a brand-new bonus program
in 2022 combined with the largest purse payouts in history has created
record earnings for full-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series teams.
Along with a record-high $200,000 championship payout – and $100,000
payout for the runner-up – Sprint Car teams also battled for four six-figure
paydays at World of Outlaws sanctioned events throughout the season –
$100,000 at Huset's High Bank Nationals, $100,000 at Eldora's Historical Big
One, $175,000 at Eldora's Kings Royal, and $175,000 at the Knoxville
Nationals.
Between the 14 full-time teams (not counting the other 366 competitors),
nearly $5 million dollars was amassed between purse payout, points fund,
bonus program and tow money.
For the first time in the 45-year history of the World of Outlaws, four
full-time operations earnedmore than a half-million dollars with the Kasey
Kahne Racing #49 ($595,075), the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
($582,765), the Big Game Motorsports #2 ($545,615), and the Stenhouse Jr. /
Marshall Racing #17 ($504,525) leading the way.
Beyond the top tier, teams are still earning record numbers throughout
the field with nine operations reeling in more than $300,000 this season.
The Jason Johnson Racing #41 ($487,565), Shark Racing #1S ($433,275), Shark
Racing #1A ($353,175), Roth Motorsports #83 ($345,625), and CJB Motorsports
#5 ($307,525) were next in line with the Series.
Additional earnings included Brock Zearfoss Racing #3Z ($233,650), Kinser
Racing #11K ($152,770), Rico Abreu Racing #7S ($143,030), Ran-No-Gass Racing
#20G ($112,125), and Bill Rose Racing #6 ($73,750).
“We continue to strive to not only make sure the fans are getting the
most out of a season but our drivers and teams, too,” said World of Outlaws
CEO Brian Carter. “We brought record purses and payouts in 2022, on top of
introducing a million-dollar bonus program and handed out $1.4 million in
the championship points fund at the end of the year. I’m excited about what
we have planned for 2023.”
The Greatest Show on Dirt returns on February 9-11, 2023 at Volusia
Speedway Park in Barberville, FL as the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals opens the
2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign. Fans can
BUY TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE on DIRTVision.
DIRTVision NOW set to bring fans 'The Greatest Shows on Dirt' 24/7
The 24/7 stream, featuring recent and classic World of Outlaws races and
much more, will launch on Nov. 12, free to DIRTVision subscribers and
registered users
CONCORD, NC (Nov. 11, 2022) – Free to DIRTVision subscribers and
registered users, fans will get to enjoy 24 hours of content, seven days a
week, during the off-season with the launch of DIRTVision NOW on Saturday,
Nov. 12.
While the racing seasons have concluded, the 24/7 stream will allow fans
to still enjoy a mix of recent and classic races from a variety of series
and off-track content. Those who are not registered, can create an account
for free at DIRTVision.com.
“We’re excited to bring fans an avenue where they can watch The Greatest
Shows on Dirt 24/7,” said DIRTVision General Manager Jim Chiappelli. “Now,
when you log into DIRTVision, whether through DIRTVision.com or the
DIRTVision App, you can watch the best drivers and dirt racing content on a
24/7 stream for free.”
Featured on the stream will be the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model
Series, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Summer Nationals and Xtreme Outlaws
Series, along with racing from America’s premier weekly tracks like
Knoxville Raceway, Williams Grove Speedway, Huset’s Speedway, Jackson
Motorplex, Volusia Speedway Park, Millbridge Speedway, Attica Raceway Park
and Jacksonville Speedway.
The stream will also showcase dirt racing’s biggest events throughout the
years such as the Knoxville Nationals, Kings Royal, USA Nationals, Super
DIRT Week, DIRTcar Nationals, Prairie Dirt Classic and World of Outlaws
World Finals.
DIRTVision Quick Time, condensed weekly recaps hosted by Dave Rieff, will
be mixed in with the 24/7 stream, along with driver features such as the
“Off Track” series.
To watch The Greatest Shows on Dirt live throughout the season on
DIRTVision, sign up for an annual Platinum FAST PASS or monthly FAST PASS at
DIRTVision.com.
DIRTVision is the premier dirt racing broadcast provider. From LIVE race
coverage to historical races, it’s a one-stop-shop for exclusive video and
audio coverage of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series,
the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series, the
Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, Xtreme Outlaw Series, the many
divisions of DIRTcar Racing, along with Knoxville Raceway, Williams Grove
Speedway, Volusia Speedway Park, Huset's Speedway, Jackson Motorplex,
Jacksonville Speedway, Attica Raceway Park, Millbridge Speedway and the
Ultimate Sprintcar Championship.
LOOKING BACK: World of Outlaws Conclude 45th Season of Sprint Car
Racing
The Greatest Show on Dirt Hosted 74 Races from Coast-to-Coast in 2022
CONCORD, NC - November 10, 2022 - The most grueling campaign in
Motorsports concluded last week as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series wrapped up a 74-race schedule.
From Florida in February to North Carolina in November, with two west
coast trips, plenty of Pennsylvania weekends, and all sorts of Midwestern
fun in between, traveling up and down the road with The Greatest Show on
Dirt isn't for the faint of heart.
A total of 380 competitors raced with the Series in 2022 with 18 finding
Victory Lane - 13 on multiple occasions, nearly a record. The Series
sanctioned four, six-figure paydays from Huset's Speedway ($100,000), Eldora
Speedway ($100,000 & $175,000), and Knoxville Raceway ($175,000) with a
million-dollar points fund to top it all off.
Brad Sweet was the champion for the fourth consecutive year, but it still
came down to the final race in a season-long title fight with perennial
contender, David Gravel. There were new winners, familiar faces, and intense
action all year long, so let's look back on the 2022 season.
ROAR FOR FOUR: Although it came down to the final race for the second
time in four years, Brad Sweet still completed his chase for a fourth
consecutive World of Outlaws championship - moving him past Sammy Swindell
for the third-most titles in Series history. It was a much different path to
the $200,000 points triumph this year compared to 2019-21, as "The Big Cat"
only collected five wins and utilized the consistency of a 5.87 average
finish to grab the trophy.
Victories included in the Series' debut at New Mexico's Vado Speedway
Park, a Williams Grove Speedwaybreakthrough in his 53rd start, a
first-career Ironman 55 title, a return to the top at River Cities Speedway,
and his maiden score at Sharon Speedway. Beyond the glory was the trials and
tribulations that were overcome in 2022, making this hard-fought 48-point
war over David Gravel a bit more special.
The Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 visited the work area more
than ever this year, but with Eric Prutzman, Joe Mooney, and Andrew Bowman
on call, they sent the Grass Valley, CA native back out almost every single
time. There was a brutal week at Huset's Speedway - going through three cars
in four nights - and of course the rear axle at the National Open, which
ended their streak of 166 races and 5,000+ consecutive laps completed.
In the end, the calm, cool, and collected attitude of the Mooresville, NC
dynasty paid off with runs of third, third, and fifth at the World Finals to
fend off a last-minute charge from Gravel. The roar for four is complete,
and the drive for five is next.
CLOSER THAN EVER: While Sweet won it for the fourth-straight year, it was
also the fourth-straight year that the championship was decided by less than
100 points - something that has never happened in the history of the World
of Outlaws. Along with that, the championship podium - Sweet's Kasey Kahne
Racing #49, Gravel's Big Game Motorsports #2, and Carson Macedo's Jason
Johnson Racing #41 - remained the exact same in back-to-back seasons for
only the fourth time in history.
For Gravel, the Watertown, CT native used a sensational October (3.6 AVG)
to cut the points deficit and set himself up for a chance entering World
Finals. He started the season strong with a DIRTcar Nationals title and held
the points lead through March, but a DNF at Bakersfield took it away from
him. The Tod-Quiring owned team, backed by Cody Jacobs, Trey Bowman, and
Zach Patterson found Victory Lane on seven occasions, including twice at
Eldora Speedway, once at Skagit Speedway for $25,000, and nearly at the 61st
Knoxville Nationals.
Macedo, in his second year with Phil Dietz, Clyde Knipp, and Nate Repetz,
shined even brighter with Albaugh on the #41. He was again an 11-time winner
with the World of Outlaws, this time leading the Series in the W column
thanks to triumphs in Texas, California, Missouri, Indiana, North Dakota,
South Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Washington.
BATTLE FOR FOURTH: The championship fight wasn't the only one to come
down to the final race as Donny Schatz and Sheldon Haudenschild battled for
position as well.
Schatz, who ended the season better than anyone else - with back-to-back
wins at The Dirt Track at Charlotte - finished fourth in the championship
for the second-straight year. The 10-time Series champion started the year
with a season-opening win at Volusia Speedway Park, but a grueling 43-year
drought following him until Weedsport Speedway in July. After losing his
legendary father this summer, the Tony Stewart Racing #15 pilot honored him
with an emotional 11th title at the Knoxville Nationals. Now, an 11th World
of Outlaws championship is the goal in 2023.
Haudenschild put his Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink
#17 in the top-five of the championship chase for the second time in his
career by placing fifth. The Wooster, OH native topped a career-best nine
races in 2022, including spectacular showings at Volusia, Bridgeport,
Atomic, Lawrenceburg, and Huset's, all events that featured late-race
heroics from Sheldon. With crew chief Kyle Ripper by his side the whole way,
look for the 29-year-old to crack that championship podium in 2023.
SHARK ATTACK: In total, Hanover, PA's Shark Racing triumphed on nine
occasions with the World of Outlaws in 2022, a career-best mark for the team
led by Hall of Famer Bobby Allen. With his son Jacob Allen (9th in points)
transitioning into a consistent winner and grandson Logan Schuchart (6th in
points) continuing to compete at the highest level, the #1A and #1S enjoyed
more success than ever as a group.
Allen jumped from only one career win to five this year, thanks to a
"perfect night" at Lake Ozark, a hometown win at Lincoln, an exciting score
at Cedar Lake, and finally the biggest win of his life - a $25,000
photo-finish victory over his teammate at Silver Dollar's Gold Cup Race of
Champions. For Schuchart, he tacked on five W's this year with checkered
flags coming at Bristol, Jackson, Skagit, Hanford, and Charlotte.
ROOKIE STRIPE: Simply completing the World of Outlaws tour from
start-to-finish is a grind - no matter your second or 10th attempt - but
that first year on the road is often the toughest of them all. In 2022, two
brave and exciting young souls finished that task as they battled for the
Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award all season long.
24-year-old Spencer Bayston, of Lebanon, IN, will go down as the winner,
joining a list of seven drivers to be named top rookie and win multiple
races in the same season. Driving the CJB Motorsports #5, Bayston exceeded
expectations with spectacular wins at Bristol Motor Speedway and Huset's
Speedway to go along with 40 top-10 finishes and an eighth-place points
finish. With veteran Barry Jackson on the wrenches, along with Scott
Vogelsong and Aydin Lloyd, the team brought on big sponsorship including a
multi-year deal with camo titan, TrueTimber, which sets them up for a bigger
and better run in 2023.
19-year-old Noah Gass, of Mounds, OK, felt like many didn't believe that
he, his father Randy Gass, crew chief Cody Cordell, and car chief Robby
McQuinn would finish the entire season, so he set out on a mission to prove
them all wrong - and he did just that. Only starting 13 World of Outlaws
Features prior to this year, the formerly-inexperienced teenager showed
immense growth in 2022 with 32 starts and two top-10 finishes, including a
career-best ninth at the Ironman 55. With the rookie stripe removed, Noah is
officially an Outlaw and ready to continue proving people wrong in 2023.
SOPHOMORE SURGE: While the aforementioned two drivers checked off their
first year on tour, another pair of competitors finished up their second.
James McFadden did so with a new gig this season, joining the iconic Roth
Motorsports #83 team. The Alice Springs, NT, Australia native was solid all
season long and maintained a seventh-place position in the points, but
Victory Lane haunted him all spring, through the summer, and into the fall.
Finally, that first win came at Kansas' Lakeside Speedway, a sigh of relief
as Dennis & Teresa Roth claimed the 99th of their career as World of Outlaws
owners. They've already announced they're bringing J-Mac back in 2023 for
another full-time run, this time with Toyota Racing Development power under
the hood.
Brock Zearfoss, of Jonestown, PA, showed plenty of growth from his rookie
to sophomore seasons as he consistently contended at the front more often,
adding more top-five finishes, and improving his average result. The #3Z
pilot, on his way to a 10th-place points finish, earned his second-career
win with the World of Outlaws and first since 2017 when he beat champion
Brad Sweet on the final restart at Wisconsin's Cedar Lake Speedway.
THE POSSE STRIKES BACK: After several years of dominance displayed by the
World of Outlaws, the Pennsylvania Posse fought back in a big way this
season. A combined 10 wins came via Myerstown, PA's Brent Marks,
Fayetteville, PA's Lance Dewease, and Dillsburg, PA's Anthony Macri.
For Marks, all five of his World of Outlaws wins came on 1/2-mile venues
in 2022 starting with Devil's Bowl, Williams Grove, Knoxville, and
eventually Eldora, where he produced the richest week in the history of
Sprint Car Racing by sweeping the Historical Big One and 39th Kings Royal to
take home $275,000.
For Dewease, the Kreitz Racing #69K dominated Williams Grove when it
mattered most. The 57-year-old legend earned all three of his World of
Outlaws wins this year at the Mechanicsburg, PA 1/2-mile, including the 60th
National Open as he earned his fifth title at the prestigious event.
For Macri, the 23-year-old "Concrete Kid" finally added his name to the
World of Outlaws All-Time Win List with his first-career victory coming in a
dominant run at Port Royal Speedway in October. The winningest driver in the
country the year quickly followed that up one night later, by winning at
"The Speed Palace" again to sweep the weekend in his family-owned #39M.
FINAL CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (74 Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (9,282 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-48 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-114 PTS); 4. 15-Donny Schatz (-240 PTS); 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
(-264 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-436 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-524
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-624 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-788 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-1014 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (18 Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
7 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
5 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
5 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1
3 wins – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
2 wins – Anthony Macri, Macri Motorsports #39M
1 win – James McFadden, Roth Motorsports #83
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Rico Abreu, Rico Abreu Racing #24
FEATURE LAPS LED (30 Drivers):
320 laps – Brad Sweet
314 laps – Carson Macedo
216 laps – David Gravel
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
146 laps – Donny Schatz
134 laps – Jacob Allen
123 laps – Brent Marks
119 laps – Kyle Larson
78 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
77 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Spencer Bayston
55 laps – Lance Dewease
52 laps – Brian Brown
49 laps – Anthony Macri
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
40 laps – James McFadden
36 laps – Rico Abreu
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck
14 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20 Drivers):
11 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
6 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*
4 QuickTimes – Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Giovanni Scelzi*
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Rico Abreu,
Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (52 Drivers):
27 Heat Wins – David Gravel
23 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
20 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
19 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen
16 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, James McFadden
15 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
7 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown, Brent
Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Heat Wins – Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney, Cory Eliason
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Marcus Dumesny, Corey Day, Lance
Dewease, Sam Hafertepe Jr.
1 Heat Win – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Parker
Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark Dobmeier, Mitchel Moles, Brooke Tatnell,
Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige Polyak, Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch, Daryn
Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Tim Kaeding,
Logan Seavey, Logan Wagner, Matt Juhl, Garet Williamson
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (62 Drivers):
45 Dashes – Brad Sweet
43 Dashes – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
32 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
29 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, James
McFadden, Jacob Allen
14 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
13 Dashes – Rico Abreu
11 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
8 Dashes – Kraig Kinser, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason
6 Dashes – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Robbie Price, Corey Day, Hunter Schuerenberg, Justin Peck, Lance
Dewease
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Ryan Timms, Buddy Kofoid
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo
1 Dash – Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady Bacon, Matt
Campbell, Cole Duncan, Parker Price-Miller, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Scotty
Thiel, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Ayrton Gennetten, Daryn Pittman, Jeff
Halligan, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Danny Varin, Marcus Dumesny, Mark
Dobmeier, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Shane Golobic, Logan Seavey, Sye
Lynch, Logan Wagner
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (39 Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Ayrton Gennetten, Brent Marks
2 LCS Wins – Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Rico
Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt, Brian Brown
1 LCS Win – Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr, DJ Foos,
Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst, Robbie Price, Giovanni
Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Lachlan McHugh, Justin Whittall,
Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas, Joe B. Miller, Hunter
Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes, DJ Netto, Dylan Cisney, Jake
Bubak, Tyler Courtney
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (34 Drivers):
11 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo, James McFadden
2 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Anthony
Macri, Freddie Rahmer
1 Hard Charger – Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis Philo, Kyle
Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Larry Wight, Tim
Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Smith,
Lucas Wolfe, Brian Brown
PODIUM FINISHES (32 Drivers):
26 Podiums – Carson Macedo
24 Podiums – Brad Sweet
20 Podiums – David Gravel
18 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
17 Podiums – Donny Schatz
14 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
11 Podiums – James McFadden
10 Podiums – Jacob Allen
9 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Lance Dewease
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich, Cory
Eliason
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler Courtney, Paulie
Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms, Logan Wagner
TOP 10 FINISHES (66 Drivers):
60 Top 10s – David Gravel
59 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
55 Top 10s – Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz
50 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
43 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
40 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
39 Top 10s – James McFadden
36 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
28 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
20 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
19 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
16 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
9 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Cory Eliason, Justin Peck, Lance Dewease
8 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney
7 Top 10s – Kerry Madsen
6 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Corey Day, Dominic Scelzi
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Trey Starks, Ryan
Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic, DJ Netto, Justin Whittall, Cole Macedo, Parker
Price-Miller
1 Top 10 – Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan, Cale
Thomas, Mark Dobmeier, Riley Goodno, Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff
Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer, Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh,
Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justin
Sanders, Lee Jacobs, Logan Wagner, Sye Lynch, Ryan Smith, Lucas Wolfe
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
63. Fri, Sept. 16 / Keller Auto Speedway / Hanford, CA / Logan Schuchart (4)
64. Fri, Sept. 23 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
65. Sat, Sept. 24 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
66. Fri, Sept. 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (2)
67. Fri, Oct. 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
68. Sat, Oct. 8 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (2)
69. Fri, Oct. 14 / I-80 Speedway / Greenwood, NE / David Gravel (7)
70. Sat, Oct. 15 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / James McFadden (1)
71. Sat, Oct. 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (3)
72. Wed, Nov. 2 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Logan
Schuchart (4)
73. Fri, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Donny Schatz
(4)
74. Sat, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Donny Schatz
(5)
START-TO-FINISH: Donny Schatz Wins Season Opener & Season Finale in 2022
with World of Outlaws
Brad Sweet and Kasey Kahne Racing
Clinch Fourth Consecutive World of Outlaws Championship
CONCORD, NC - November 5, 2022 -
The 2022 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign will
end exactly how it started - with Donny Schatz standing in Victory Lane.
After topping the season-opening DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia (FL)
Speedway Park in February, the 10-time Series champion also scored the
season-ending World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte (NC) on Saturday
night - giving the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 back-to-back wins
to end the year.
Leading the final 20 laps of the $25,000-to-win finale, the Fargo, ND
native passed Brad Sweet in similar fashion to Friday's Feature as he drove
the Ford Performance, Advance Auto Parts, Carquest Auto Parts #15 to his
14th career win at the Concord, NC 4/10-mile.
"These guys are incredible considering what they've done the last couple
of weeks," Schatz said after a $40,000 weekend. "We went and tested a few
weeks ago and found a lot of things. I think we're back to the feel that we
used to have and that showed this weekend. The World Finals were electric
this year, what an awesome crowd. I can't list all the partners we have
here, but there are a ton and I'm glad we could win for them."
Schatz will end the season fourth in the championship points - a $70,000
points fund payout - and hopes to return to contention for his 11th
championship next year.
"I'm glad the season is over," Schatz noted. "Even though you run like
that and perform so well, everybody needs a break and these teams take a
beating up and down the roads. We'll do our best to continue this through
the winter and into 2023. Hopefully we can race for a championship next year
with these guys. We're gonna make it hard on them next year. Congrats to
Brad [Sweet] and his guys, though. It's a great feeling winning these
things."
Giovanni Scelzi, of Fresno, CA, followed the 10-time champion to the
stripe with a runner-up run for his KCP Racing #18. It's his fifth World of
Outlaws podium of the 2022 season. Rounding out the podium (for the 18th
time in 2022) was Sheldon Haudenschild aboard the Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall
Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17.
Closing out the top-five was Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing
#41 and Brad Sweet in the Kasey Kahne Racing #49, who clinched his fourth
consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
championship. Rounding out the top-10 at Charlotte was Rico Abreu in sixth,
Brent Marks in seventh, Spencer Bayston in eighth, Anthony Macri in ninth,
and Lance Dewease in 10th.
UP NEXT (Sat) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will enjoy a three-month
off-season until the 2023 campaign begins with the DIRTcar Nationals at
Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL on February 9-11, 2023. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30
Laps) – 1. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[2]; 3.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild[6]; 4. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet[1]; 6.
24-Rico Abreu[4]; 7. 19-Brent Marks[9]; 8. 5-Spencer Bayston[8]; 9.
39M-Anthony Macri[10]; 10. 69K-Lance Dewease[12]; 11. 2-David Gravel[5]; 12.
1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 13. 83-James McFadden[17]; 14. 11-Michael
Kofoid[15]; 15. 42-Sye Lynch[11]; 16. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[19]; 17. 71-Cory
Eliason[18]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[20]; 19. 9-Kasey Kahne[22]; 20. 7S-Robbie
Price[23]; 21. 11K-Kraig Kinser[21]; 22. 49X-Cale Thomas[13]; 23. 1A-Jacob
Allen[16]; 24. 6-Bill Rose[25]; 25. 20G-Noah Gass[24]; 26. 55-Cole
Macedo[26]; 27. 13-Justin Peck[27]. Lap Leader(s): Sweet 1-10; Schatz
11-30. KSE Hard Charger Award: McFadden +4.
FINAL 2022 Championship Standings (74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (9,282); 2. David Gravel (-48); 3. Carson
Macedo (-114); 4. Donny Schatz (-240); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-264); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-436); 7. James McFadden (-524); 8. Spencer Bayston (-624);
9. Jacob Allen (-788); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-1014).
LUCKY NUMBER 13: Donny Schatz Strikes Again in Charlotte, Takes World Finals
Prelim
Brad Sweet Extends Championship
Lead Entering Saturday's Season Finale
CONCORD, NC - November 4, 2022 - Where Donny
Schatz is good, Donny Schatz is great. The 10-time World
of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion has proven that on
multiple occasions in 2022 with the latest coming in Friday's Feature at The
Dirt Track at Charlotte.
In his 60th start at the Concord, NC 4/10-mile, the Fargo, ND native won
his 13th Feature at the track in a dominating $15,000 World Finals rout.
Currently amid his 26th full-time season with The Greatest Show on Dirt,
Schatz has now conquered three of the five winningest venues of his career
this year including Knoxville (18 wins), Volusia (14 wins), and now
Charlotte (13 wins).
At 45-years-old, the driver of the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing,
Ford Performance, Advance Auto Parts #15 is now up to 306 career wins with
Friday's being his fourth of the season and first since August, when he won
his 11th Knoxville Nationals. It's been a trying year with multiple DNFs,
but there has been no quit out of the TSR camp as they've rallied back to
fourth in the championship points.
"These guys have been kicked down in the dirt, but keep finding ways to
pull ourselves out of it," Schatz said on his season. "It's pretty cool to
have so many partners here with us in Victory Lane and we've got some future
ones out here, too. I tried to salvage a decent points night. We're not
exactly in the championship race, but you always keep the numbers in the
back of your mind and I'm battling Sheldon [Haudenschild] for fourth now. I
also didn't want to do anything silly racing with Brad [Sweet] there, you
never want to be the guy to change the outcome for someone else."
From May 2000 to November 2022, things have certainly changed at
Charlotte, with Schatz, and in the world, but the #15 parking in Victory
Lane in the 704 continues to remain a trend.
"We've been blessed here," Schatz noted on his success at the track.
"I've always liked this place since the beginning. It's changed a lot, but
we've changed with it. I'm not very superstitious, but I'm happy with that
lucky number #13 tonight."
Finishing behind Schatz with his second, second-place finish of the
season was Cory Eliason,
of Visalia, CA, in the Indy Race Parts #71. The two-time World of Outlaws
winner experienced a unique night after blowing an engine in the Dash,
quickly thrashing to make the Feature, and then nearly offering a challenge
for the win on the final restart.
"It was eventful to say the least," Eliason said after his runner-up
outing. "I guess on one hand I'm glad that the engine let go in the Dash and
not the Feature, that was kind of a blessing in disguise. We barely made it
on track after getting it changed and firing off while the double horn
sounded. It feels great to be back on the podium against a field like this;
it's getting me back to where I feel like I should be. Bernie [Stuebgen] has
give me everything I could ask for in this car."
Championship leader Brad
Sweet controlled the opening four circuits of Friday's
Feature, but slipped back to finish third in his Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA
Auto Parts #49. Although "The Big Cat" remains winless through 31 starts at
The Dirt Track at Charlotte, his consistency this week has extended his
championship lead to 36-points over David Gravel entering the season finale.
"My car was actually really good tonight and I think we made a ton of
ground from Wednesday," Sweet said on the Eric Prutzman-wrenched #49. "We
did a greta job to put ourselves in a position to contend for the win after
how tonight started. I felt greta about my car, but I think I got a little
conservative. We were capable of racing against him, but I kind of got
caught up in the big picture and wanted to finish. There's a lot on your
mind when you're racing for these championships. We'll finish this deal out
strong tomorrow."
After battling for a podium position all throughout the 30-lapper,
Lemoore, CA's Cole Macedo settled
for a career-best fourth-place finish aboard the Alex Bowman owned Ally
Racing #55. The 22-year-old younger brother of World of Outlaws superstar,
Carson Macedo, recorded his first-career top-five with the Series and beat
his sibling for the second time this season.
Tyler Courtney enjoyed
his own version of a career-best performance, earning his first top-five
finish at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. After many years of struggles at
World Finals, "Sunshine" finally clicked off an impressive fifth-place
outing aboard the Clauson-Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #7BC to claim
his fourth World of Outlaws top-five this year.
Rounding out the top-10 on Friday was Giovanni
Scelzi in the KCP Racing #18, Justin
Peck in the Buch Motorsports #13, Spencer
Bayston in the CJB Motorsports #5, Carson
Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing #41, and David
Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports #2.
NOS NOTEBOOK (THE DIRT TRACK AT
CHARLOTTE, 11/4/22)
Donny Schatz's 13th win at The Dirt Track at Charlotte puts the Concord,
NC 4/10-mile oval into a tie as the fifth-winningest track of his World of
Outlaws career - following Williams Grove (PA) Speedway at 21 wins,
Knoxville (IA) Raceway at 18 wins, Eldora (OH) Speedway at 17 wins, Volusia
(FL) Speedway Park at 14 wins, and The Dirt Track at Las Vegas (NC) at 13
wins.
With Friday's victory, Schatz is the ninth driver to win at least four
NOS Energy Drink Features in 2022, joining Carson Macedo (11), Sheldon
Haudenschild (9), David Gravel (7), Brad Sweet (5), Logan Schuchart (5),
Brent Marks (5), Jacob Allen (4), and Kyle Larson (4).
Cory Eliason is the only driver this season to record World of Outlaws
podium finishes with different teams - finishing second at Cotton Bowl (TX)
on March 4 aboard the Rudeen Racing #26 and finishing second at Charlotte
(NC) on November 4 aboard the Indy Race Parts #71. Sheldon Haudenschild's
+11 run from 23rd-to-12th officially secured a season-high mark, giving the
Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17 up to 11 KSE Hard
Charger Awards on the year.
Brad Sweet's back-to-back third-place efforts have increased his
championship advantage to 36-points over David Gravel entering Saturday's
season finale. Meaning, the Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 only
needs to finish 17th or better to officially clinch a fourth-consecutive
crown in the final Feature.
Topping the event points and landing on the front row of Saturday Heat
Races is a group that includes Brad Sweet (288), Carson Macedo (278),
Giovanni Scelzi (278), David Gravel (268), Tyler Courtney (262), Sheldon
Haudenschild (258), Donny Schatz (256), and Cole Macedo (256).
UP NEXT (Sat) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will conclude the 2022
campaign with the 74th and final event on Saturday, November 5, paying
$25,000-to-win the World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord,
NC. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30
Laps) – 1. 15-Donny Schatz[1]; 2. 71-Cory Eliason[8]; 3. 49-Brad
Sweet[2]; 4. 55-Cole Macedo[6]; 5. 7BC-Tyler Courtney[14]; 6. 18-Giovanni
Scelzi[11]; 7. 13-Justin Peck[17]; 8. 5-Spencer Bayston[7]; 9. 41-Carson
Macedo[4]; 10. 2-David Gravel[15]; 11. 19-Brent Marks[21]; 12. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild[23]; 13. 83-James McFadden[18]; 14. 69K-Lance Dewease[19]; 15.
42-Sye Lynch[13]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[10]; 17. 26-Zeb Wise[24]; 18.
11-Michael Kofoid[22]; 19. 24W-Garet Williamson[5]; 20. 11K-Kraig
Kinser[25]; 21. 49X-Cale Thomas[20]; 22. 24-Rico Abreu[12]; 23. 1A-Jacob
Allen[16]; 24. 20G-Noah Gass[27]; 25. 7S-Robbie Price[26]; 26. 39M-Anthony
Macri[3]; 27. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]. Lap Leader(s): Sweet 1-4; Schatz 5-30. KSE
Hard Charger: Haudenschild +11.
NEW Championship Standings (73/74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (9,142); 2. David Gravel (-36); 3. Carson
Macedo (-116); 4. Donny Schatz (-250); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-268); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-422); 7. James McFadden (-508); 8. Spencer Bayston (-618);
9. Jacob Allen (-752); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-988).
PAYING A DEBT: World Finals Finish Hands Redemption-Filled Victory to Logan
Schuchart and Shark Racing
Carson Macedo's Perfect Night
Ruined by Nozzle Line Fitting with Two Laps Left at The Dirt Track at
Charlotte
CONCORD, NC - November 2, 2022 -
The Dirt Track at Charlotte was
quite cruel to Logan
Schuchart and Shark Racing in 2021, but she's doing her
best to mend that relationship and it started with Wednesday's win at the
World Finals.
After being stripped of not, but two victories on back-to-back nights
within the last 10 laps last year, Schuchart and the DuraMAX Oil, Drydene
Performance Products #1S team returned to the Concord, NC 4/10-mile oval
this week knowing that they were owed redemption, and that they found.
Combining a healthy mixture of speed and fortune, the Hanover, PA native
put himself in the right position at the right time to capitalize as Carson
Macedo's nozzle line flipped the script and sent
Schuchart out on the joyful side of this World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Feature.
The Jason Johnson Racing #41 had been dominant all night long, sitting
only two laps shy of a "Perfect Night" at America's Home for Racing,
but lady luck intervened and changed it all during the final restart. While
Macedo slipped to seven cylinders and fell short on power, Schuchart stood
up in the seat and stormed by to lead the final two laps in a chaotic ending
to the $15,000-to-win Feature.
It is what it is, though, and Schuchart gladly accepted his fifth win of
2022 with The Greatest Show on Dirt anyway that it came to him.
Instead of sulking in the agony of defeat like last year, this time he
enjoyed the thrill of victory, and has already set his sights on hopeful
back-to-back wins when the Series returns to racing at Charlotte on Friday.
"After last year, this place owed us one," Schuchart said on his perfect
timing. "We fell out leading both races that I think we would've dominated,
so we came back with the attitude that we deserved this and it paid off.
This Drydene, DuraMAX #1S is just so good here and I really don't know why.
For whatever reason, no matter what setup we throw at this thing, we can
always roll so well. It took a little bit of luck, but hey, that's part of
the game. I honestly thing tonight was the best I've ever felt here."
On the losing side of Schuchart's stolen triumph was Lemoore, CA's Carson
Macedo, who was less than a mile away from earning his first-career win at
The Dirt Track at Charlotte when the universe took matters into its own
hands. Dropping power on the final restart, Macedo's sudden loss ended what
would've been the fifth "perfect night" this season after he set My Place
Hotels QuickTime, won his NOS Energy Drink Heat Race, topped the DIRTVision
Fast Pass Dash, and nearly went flag-to-flag in the World Finals Feature.
"We had a car to win and it was a really great night right up until the
end," Macedo noted. "It was just a freak deal. There's a fitting that hooks
to the nozzle, and at the end of that the rubber line broke right off. I was
basically running on seven cylinders and trying to baby it so we didn't blow
the engine. It's unfortunate because we really should've won, but it is what
it is. I'm thankful we've got such a fast race car and I know we can come
back to compete for wins on Friday and Saturday."
Settling for the third-place position, his 23rd podium of the season, was
points leader Brad
Sweet in the NAPA Auto Parts #49. The Big Cat did what
needed to be done during a heated title fight, and now heads into the final
two shows with a little bit more of a cushion as he tries to seal the deal
on his fourth consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series championship.
"We didn't change much after the Dash, but it didn't just take off as
well in the Feature," Sweet, who passed six cars in six laps during the
Dash, said after falling from the outside pole. "I think we're all in such
small windows with these race cars that you're decision making needs to be
spot on and we were just a tick off tonight. It was a good night to start
the week and build upon. We did a great job executing with the situation
we're in."
After battling for third on the final restart against Sweet, David
Gravel slipped back to finish sixth in the Big Game
Motorsports #2. With two races remaining, he now trails the Kasey Kahne
Racing #49 by 22-points in hopes of stealing his first-career World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship.
Rounding out the top-10 was "The Jonestown Jet" Brock Zearfoss with a
stellar 15th-to-seventh run, Lance Dewease with a remarkable 29th-to-8th
effort in the Kreitz Racing #69K, Sheldon Haudenschild with a ninth-place
finish as he overtakes fourth in the standings, and Parker Price-Miller in
10th during his return to racing in the Swindell SpeedLab #39.
NOS NOTEBOOK (THE DIRT TRACK AT
CHARLOTTE, 11/2/22)
Logan Schuchart's 35th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series win brings him one away from tying Shane Stewart for 19th on the
All-Time Win List. He's the sixth five-time winner of 2022, joining a group
that includes Carson Macedo (11), Sheldon Haudenschild (9), David Gravel
(7), Brent Marks (5), and Brad Sweet (5).
A fourth triumph at The Dirt Track at Charlotte puts the Concord, NC
4/10-mile oval into a tie with Minnesota's Jackson Motorplex as the
winningest track of Schuchart's World of Outlaws career.
Carson Macedo extended his reign as the best qualifier of 2022, taking
his 11th QuickTime Award of the season and the 19th of his World of Outlaws
career. The Jason Johnson Racing #41 circled The Dirt Track at Charlotte in
12.678 seconds to top all 52 cars in My Place Hotels Qualifying.
Winning NOS Energy Drink Heat Races was David Gravel (208th career),
Jacob Allen (52nd career), Carson Macedo (82nd career), and Sam Hafertepe
Jr. (49th career).
Macedo mastered the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash to earn his Series-best
seventh pole position, and was well on his way to the fifth perfect night of
2022 when a nozzle line took his win away.
Brian Brown, of Grain Valley, MO, officially earned the KSE Hard Charger
Award with a 24th-to-12th run, but a pair of PA Posse stars certainly made
up the most ground on Wednesday. Lance Dewease drove from 29th-to-8th after
a work area trip derailed his strong starting position, and Brent Marks
advanced +24 positions across his Non-Qualifier, Heat Race, Last Chance
Showdown, and Feature after missing his Qualifying attempt.
UP NEXT (Fri-Sat) – The
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will host a "Fan Fest"
from 2-4pm on Thursday, but takes the night off from racing. The penultimate
and then season finale shows will run back-to-back on Friday and Saturday as
the World Finals conclude at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30 Laps)
– 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart (4); 2. 41-Carson Macedo (1); 3. 49-Brad
Sweet (2); 4. 24-Rico Abreu (5); 5. 18-Giovanni Scelzi (12); 6. 2-David
Gravel (8); 7. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss (15); 8. 69K-Lance Dewease (11); 9.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild (9); 10. 39-Parker Price-Miller (14); 11.
39M-Anthony Macri (13); 12. 21-Brian Brown (24); 13. 91-Kyle Reinhardt (22);
14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney (17); 15. 13-Justin Peck (16); 16. 19-Brent Marks
(21); 17. 5-Spencer Bayston (19); 18. 55-Cole Macedo (20); 19. 20G-Noah Gass
(28); 20. 11K-Kraig Kinser (27); 21. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr. (7); 22.
7S-Robbie Price (26); 23. 1A-Jacob Allen (3); 24. 42-Sye Lynch (23); 25.
6-Bill Rose (29); 26. 15-Donny Schatz (10); 27. 49X-Cale Thomas (18); 28.
11-Buddy Kofoid (6); 29. 83-James McFadden (25). Lap Leader(s): Carson
Macedo 1-28; Logan Schuchart 29-30. KSE Hard Charger: Brian Brown +12
NEW Championship Standings (72/74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,998); 2. David Gravel (-22); 3. Carson
Macedo (-104); 4. Sheldon Haudenschild (-250); 5. Donny Schatz (-256); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-380); 7. James McFadden (-488); 8. Spencer Bayston (-608);
9. Jacob Allen (-712); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-962).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Charlotte's World Finals to Decide World of Outlaws
Sprint Car Championship This Week
Brad Sweet Leads David Gravel by
16 Points with Three Races Remaining
CONCORD, NC - November 1, 2022 - From
Florida in February to North Carolina in November, all dirt roads have led
to this week's championship-crowning moment at World Finals.
After 71 events, the difference from Brad
Sweet's Kasey Kahne Racing #49 to David
Gravel's Big Game Motorsports #2 is a mere 16 points
with a $200,000-to-win World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship on the line.
With an expanded event at The
Dirt Track at Charlotte, the title fight now comes down
to three Features with $15,000-to-win shows on Wednesday and Friday,
followed by a $25,000-to-win season finale on Saturday night. Scheduled to
have the day off on Thursday, the superstars of The Greatest Show on
Dirt will partake in Fan Fest from 2-4 pm along the front stretch access
road with autographs and games available for fans.
Following Saturday's grand finale, fans are invited to the World of
Outlaws Champions Celebration at the NOS Energy Drink Stage in the lower pit
area, featuring a concert, a parade of cars, and the honoring of this year’s
championship contenders.
As usual, the 900-plus horsepower beasts will be joined by the World of
Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar
Series Big Block Modifieds in this weeklong extravaganza. The fun
unofficially begins, Tuesday, Nov. 1, with a kickoff party and concert 6pm
at the zMax Pavilion.
Let's look at what to watch for this week
on DIRTVision.com:
THIS IS IT: It all comes down to this for Brad Sweet and
David Gravel, who are separated by 16 points with three races remaining this
week. Sweet has controlled command of the championship since March 26 when
the Series left the west coast and held his largest lead of the season
(96-points) on September 24 after his fifth win, but Gravel has consistently
beaten him for six-straight shows to chop a whopping 80-points out of the
lead.
For Sweet, the Grass Valley, CA native is chasing his fourth consecutive
World of Outlaws championship in the Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts
#49. Another title would move him past Sammy Swindell for third on the
all-time list, only trailing Steve Kinser (20) and Donny Schatz (10).
For Gravel, the Watertown, CT native is attempting to become the 11th
driver to win a World of Outlaws championship through 45 seasons. He
finished third in the title chase for four consecutive seasons (2016-19) and
then a career-best runner-up (-80 points) last year, and now tries to
deliver a title to car owner Tod Quiring.
TALE OF THE TAPE: When it comes to The Dirt Track at
Charlotte, Sweet and Gravel have obtained two contrasting resumes at the
Concord, NC 4/10-mile and it could be the deciding factor in this
championship chase. They each enter with six consecutive top-10s at the
track, however, Gravel's average finish over that span is 1.8 with Sweet's
average at 5.0.
Gravel is a five-time Charlotte victor - including three-straight in
2019-20 - which ranks second behind Donny Schatz (12) through 58 World of
Outlaws events. He's already won at the track with crew chief Cody Jacobs,
taking the Big Game Motorsports #2 to Victory Lane during the World Finals
opener last year.
Sweet, however, has yet to triumph through 32 attempts at Charlotte,
making it his most-visited track without a win. That's not to say he's
underperformed though, as “The Big Cat” owns five podium finishes and 11
top-five results at KKR's home venue. He also has the experience advantage
of topping the closest championship battle (+4 points over Schatz in 2019)
in Series history at Charlotte.
KING OF QUEEN CITY: Donny
Schatz is the only driver to contest all 58 World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series events at The Dirt Track at
Charlotte, and as you'd expect, he's statistically the best.
The Fargo, ND native averages a 5.4 finish including 12 wins, another
eight runner-up finishes, a staggering total of 31 podium appearances, 39
top-fives, 49 top-10s, and only nine finishes outside the top-10 with five
of those being a DNF.
Another triumph this week for the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing,
Ford Performance, Advance Auto Parts #15 would give Schatz the 306th victory
of his career and his fourth of the season.
GOING OUT ON TOP: Outside of the championship battle,
several full-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series stars
will look to close out their 2022 season with one more high note -
especially with higher purses including $15,000-to-win prelims and a
$25,000-to-win finale this week.
Carson Macedo, of Lemoore,
CA, has wrapped up another championship podium and still has three more
chances to make 2022 the winningest season of his career with a 12th
victory. The Jason Johnson Racing #41 pilot established his Charlotte best
of fourth last year.
Sheldon Haudenschild,
of Wooster, OH, is 24-points behind Schatz in the battle for fourth in the
championship, which would be a new career-best for the Stenhouse Jr. /
Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17. He's one win away from reaching 10
for the first time in his career, and it would be his first at Charlotte.
Both Shark Racing stars, Logan
Schuchart and Jacob
Allen, could add their fifth World of Outlaws win of the
year this weekend. Schuchart is a three-time Charlotte winner (2017, 2019,
2020) and Allen has spent time leading laps at the track and owns a
career-best of sixth.
END OF THE LINE: The grind finally ends for the Kevin
Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contenders this week as Spencer
Bayston and Noah
Gass close the curtains on their first season with the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Bayston, a 24-year-old native of Lebanon, IN, enjoyed a successful
freshman campaign with CJB Motorsports, racking up two wins, 16 top fives,
37 top 10s, and an eighth-place points finish. He'll look for a strong
finale at Charlotte, where he's started on the pole and finished fourth
before.
Gass, a 19-year-old native of Mounds, OK, made strides all season long as
he encountered 30-plus new-to-him tracks. He was a two-time top-10 finisher
and recorded several KSE Hard Charger Awards prior to Charlotte, where he
makes his debut this week.
ADJUSTED FORMAT: Going away from the traditional World
Finals schedule, this year's event adds a whole extra day with more racing
and activities for the fans. The NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will run
complete standard shows (Qualifying, Heats, C-Main, Dash, LCS, Feature) on
Wednesday - with Late Models - and again on Friday - with Big Block
Modifieds.
On Saturday, all three divisions will come together for the season
finale. There will be no qualifying sessions with all Heat Races being lined
up by preliminary points, which will utilize the championship format (150,
146, 144, 142, etc.).
THIS WEEKEND
AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday, November 2 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC
Friday, November 4 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC
Saturday, November 5 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC
ON THE INTERNET
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (71/74
Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (8,854 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-16 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-106 PTS); 4. 15-Donny Schatz (-214 PTS); 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
(-238 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-386 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-446
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-580 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-672 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-954 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (18
Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
7 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1A
3 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
3 wins – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
2 wins – Anthony Macri, Macri Motorsports #39M
1 win – James McFadden, Roth Motorsports #83
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Rico Abreu, Rico Abreu Racing #24
FEATURE LAPS LED (30
Drivers):
306 laps – Brad Sweet
286 laps – Carson Macedo
216 laps – David Gravel
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
134 laps – Jacob Allen
123 laps – Brent Marks
119 laps – Kyle Larson
100 laps – Donny Schatz
78 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
75 laps – Logan Schuchart
70 laps – Spencer Bayston
55 laps – Lance Dewease
52 laps – Brian Brown
49 laps – Anthony Macri
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
40 laps – James McFadden
36 laps – Rico Abreu
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck
14 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20
Drivers):
10 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
6 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*
4 QuickTimes – Jacob Allen, Giovanni Scelzi*
3 QuickTimes – Spencer Bayston
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Rico Abreu,
Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (52
Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
19 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
18 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen
16 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, James McFadden
15 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown, Brent
Marks
4 Heat Wins – Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri, Tyler Courtney
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Marcus Dumesny, Corey Day, Lance
Dewease
1 Heat Win – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen,
Parker Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark Dobmeier, Mitchel Moles, Brooke
Tatnell, Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige Polyak, Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch,
Daryn Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Tim
Kaeding, Logan Seavey, Logan Wagner, Matt Juhl, Garet Williamson
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (61
Drivers):
42 Dashes – Brad Sweet
41 Dashes – David Gravel
40 Dashes – Carson Macedo
31 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
29 Dashes – James McFadden
28 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Jacob Allen
27 Dashes – Donny Schatz
13 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
11 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
8 Dashes – Kraig Kinser, Brent Marks
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Kasey Kahne
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Robbie Price, Corey Day, Hunter Schuerenberg, Justin Peck, Lance
Dewease
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Ryan Timms
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Buddy Kofoid
1 Dash – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady
Bacon, Matt Campbell, Cole Duncan, Parker Price-Miller, Austin McCarl, Matt
Juhl, Scotty Thiel, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Ayrton Gennetten, Daryn Pittman,
Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Danny Varin, Marcus Dumesny, Mark
Dobmeier, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Shane Golobic, Logan Seavey, Sye
Lynch, Logan Wagner, Garet Williamson
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (38
Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Ayrton Gennetten
2 LCS Wins – Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Rico
Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt, Brian Brown
1 LCS Win – Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Brent Marks,
DJ Foos, Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst, Robbie Price,
Giovanni Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Lachlan McHugh, Justin
Whittall, Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas, Joe B. Miller, Hunter
Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes, DJ Netto, Dylan Cisney, Jake
Bubak
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33
Drivers):
10 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Brock
Zearfoss, Anthony Macri, Freddie Rahmer
1 Hard Charger – Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis Philo, Kyle
Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Larry Wight, Tim
Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Smith,
Lucas Wolfe
PODIUM FINISHES (32
Drivers):
25 Podiums – Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
20 Podiums – David Gravel
17 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Podiums – Donny Schatz
13 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
11 Podiums – James McFadden
10 Podiums – Jacob Allen
9 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown, Anthony Macri
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Giovanni Scelzi, Lance Dewease
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler
Courtney, Paulie Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms, Logan Wagner
TOP 10 FINISHES (66
Drivers):
58 Top 10s – David Gravel
56 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
53 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
52 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
48 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
43 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
39 Top 10s – James McFadden
37 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
36 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
25 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
19 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
17 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
15 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
13 Top 10s – Brent Marks
9 Top 10s – Brian Brown
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen, Lance Dewease
6 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Danny Dietrich
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Corey Day, Dominic Scelzi
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Trey Starks, Ryan
Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic, DJ Netto, Justin Whittall
1 Top 10 – Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan, Cale
Thomas, Cole Macedo, Mark Dobmeier, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno,
Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer,
Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh, Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel
Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justin Sanders, Lee Jacobs, Logan Wagner, Sye
Lynch, Ryan Smith, Lucas Wolfe
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
63. Fri, Sept. 16 / Keller Auto Speedway / Hanford, CA / Logan Schuchart (4)
64. Fri, Sept. 23 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
65. Sat, Sept. 24 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
66. Fri, Sept. 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (2)
67. Fri, Oct. 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
68. Sat, Oct. 8 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (2)
69. Fri, Oct. 14 / I-80 Speedway / Greenwood, NE / David Gravel (7)
70. Sat, Oct. 15 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / James McFadden (1)
71. Sat, Oct. 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (3)
72. Wed, Nov. 2 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
73. Fri, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
74. Sat, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $25,000-to-win
Inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Season Concludes; Shane
Cockrum Deemed Champion
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 31, 2022) – The inaugural season for the Xtreme Outlaw
Sprint Car Series presented by Low-E Insulation has officially ended with no
suitable reschedule date for the season finale available.
Points leader Shane Cockrum, and the Amati Racing team, have been deemed
the 2022 champions, claiming the inaugural $20,000 title check.
“This is obviously not how we wanted to end the inaugural season for the
Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Cars,” said Xtreme Outlaw Series Director Casey Shuman.
“I want to thank all the drivers and teams that supported the Series this
year and congratulate Shane Cockrum and Shane Wade on winning the inaugural
championship. I look forward to bigger and better things for the Series in
the future.”
The season finale at Devil’s Bowl Speedway was canceled due to rain.
Series officials searched for a suitable replacement but with none available
were forced to conclude the season at its current standings.
That left Cockrum, of Benton, IL, as the historic first Xtreme Outlaw
Sprint Car Series champion with Alex Bright, in second, and Jake Swanson, in
third, rounding out the podium.
FULL POINTS:
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In eight races this year, the Series saw five different winners. CJ Leary
won the inaugural race at Volusia Speedway Park in February, followed by
Thomas Meseraull picking up the win on the second night in Florida. Leary
then became the Series’ first multi-time winner with his victory at Lake
Ozark Speedway
Brady Bacon picked up the win during the Series’ second visit to Lake
Ozark. Then, Alex Bright and Jake Swanson also became first-time winners
with the Series during the St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff at Federated Auto
Parts Raceway at I-55.
Swanson went on to make history winning the next two events and becoming
the Series’ first three-time winner.
The Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series presented by Low-E Insulation is
scheduled to commence its 2023 season during DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia
Speedway Park, Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 13-14. For tickets,
CLICK HERE.
ALL DIRT ROADS: Brad Sweet prepared for ‘extremely intense
battle’ with David Gravel at World Finals
Sweet, the three-time
and defending champion, leads Gravel, looking for his first title, by 16
points entering the championship weekend
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 27, 2022) – You may see a 16-point difference between
Brad Sweet and David Gravel in the 2022 championship battle, but to Sweet
they’re “essentially tied.”
With that mindset, Sweet’s focus for the World of Outlaws World Finals
(Nov. 2-5) season finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte has changed. Rather
than “milking” a healthy points gap, he’s now taking a more aggressive
approach for the three nights of racing.
“If you’re going in there looking for a top five, you’re going to lose,”
Sweet said. “You have to go in there, putting all the cards on the table and
try to win each night. If you have a (large) point lead, I think, you don’t
take the risks, or roll the dice. But when someone, basically, essentially,
we’re pretty much tied going into a three-race weekend. We know [Gravel and
his Big Game Motorsports team are] going to be hungry. They’re going to be
good. They have been. Especially for the last eight to 10 races they’ve been
on a good stretch. That’s what’s put them in this position.”
For Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA, and his NAPA Auto Parts Kasey Kahne
Racing team, a fourth consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series title is on the line. For Gravel and his Big Game Motorsports
team, it would be their first.
The two have battled all year, mirroring their season stats. While Sweet
has been more consistent throughout the year, Gravel has been on a hot
streak recently. The Watertown, CT driver has scored seven top-five finishes
in the last seven races, including at win at I-80 Speedway, versus Sweet’s
three top fives – one being a win at Sharon Speedway – and five top 10s in
the last seven.
That’s helped Gravel close the points gap and take advantage of Sweet’s
rare DNF at Williams Grove Speedway – where he suffered a broken rear end.
Before then, Sweet and his KKR team were on a streak of 5,481 laps completed
and 166 straight races without a DNF.
To ease the heartbreak of the situation, Sweet said he’s put all his
focus on winning at Charlotte.
“Everybody probably handles emotion differently,” Sweet said. “For me,
obviously, with doing this for so long, when something happens my mind just
moves to the next thing… But I don’t want to dwell on any negativity or what
could have been or what should have been. When you go down that path and
spend time on the negative stuff, you’re not putting the time where it needs
to be. Right now, that’s in preparation and studying where the car needs to
be. What I need to do as a driver to get the job done and that’s the task in
front of us.
“Williams Grove is done and dusted. Charlotte is ahead of us. It is what
it is. I always tell the guys, ‘It could always be worse.’ We’re still ahead
in points. We worked hard to get to this point. It’s going to be a great
battle. It’s great for the Series. Great for the sport. Now there is going
to be a lot of eyes on us. I’m just happy that I’m involved in that
conversation.”
While Sweet is focused on the tasks ahead, he also admitted the intensity
of the week is still high. He’s averaged a fifth-place finish at The Dirt
Track at Charlotte in the last six races there – since winning his first
title in 2019. But Charlotte is one of Gravel’s best tracks, averaging a 1.8
finish in the last six races – sweeping the doubleheader in 2019 and picking
up a win there the last two years.
“The intensity level is more like when we went there only a couple of
points ahead of (10-time Series champion) Donny (Schatz) in 2019, chasing
our first championship,” Sweet said. “I guess the difference is we have
three more (championships) than we did the situation before. I don’t know
that I feel the same pressure. Getting that first one is always the most
difficult.
“Pretty comfortable with our accomplishments as a team, where we’re at as
a team. Obviously, you can’t help part failures. Things happen. I think at
this point I’m looking at it one race at a time. Going in trying to win each
race. If you do that, the points are going to fall into your favor. It just
comes down to being as prepared as possible. Trying to execute the best that
you possibly can.”
The biggest difference this time, he said, is he has a better control of
his nerves.
“When you’ve been in the situation, you know the feeling that you get,”
Sweet said. “I think that helps for me. It calms me down a little. I don’t
think… that year (in 2019), there were just a lot of emotions. It was really
hard to control but it was really intense with the team. We worked extremely
hard to be as prepared as we possibly could. We have that knowledge and
we’ve been in that situation. We’re not treating it any different.”
If Sweet can hold on for his fourth consecutive title, he’ll join Steve
Kinser and Schatz as the only three drivers in Series history to have won
four straight World of Outlaws championships, and four titles in general. If
Gravel finds his way to the top, he’ll become the 11th different World of
Outlaws champion.
“All I do is plan on running the best I can every night and hopefully
running up front and just keep applying that pressure,” Gravel said. “You
never know what could happen.”
With Sweet’s view on the championship battle situation entering World
Finals, his only goal is to win.
“I think we need to win a race [at World Finals],” Sweet said. “I think
it is important for us to finish strong and for the points, as well. If
you’re winning, no one can win points on you.”
Fans can meet Sweet and Gravel, along with the rest of the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series stars on Thursday, Nov. 3, during
the World Finals Fan Fest, from 2-4pm, along the front stretch – open to all
ticketed fans. The World of Outlaws Sprint Car Features will take place on
Wednesday, Nov. 2, Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5.
For tickets to the World of Outlaws World Finals,
CLICK HERE.
Rain showers force Devil’s Bowl cancellation
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 26, 2022) – Heavy rain at Devil’s Bowl Speedway – and
more projected for the weekend – has created saturated grounds at the track
and forced Xtreme Outlaw Series and track officials to cancel the Texas
Non-Wing Nationals.
Series officials are looking for a new date for the Xtreme Outlaw Sprint
Car Series presented by Low-E Insulation championship finale.
Those who purchased tickets in advance to the Texas Non-Wing Nationals
can call the track at (972) 222-2421.
For updates on the Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series, follow the Series on
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
World of Outlaws Champions Celebration to bring
fans, drivers closer than ever for year-end honors
For the first time, fans will get to celebrate each driver’s year-long
accomplishments and then keep the party going with a concert by Country
Music Artist Rick Monroe and The Hitmen
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 26, 2022) – When the fireworks fade and the champions
lower their trophies Saturday night at the World of Outlaws World Finals,
the year-end celebrations kick off with the special World of Outlaws
Champions Celebration at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. And everyone is
invited.
Taking place directly after Saturday night’s (Nov. 5) championship
Victory Lane celebrations, the World of Outlaws Champions Celebration will
be held at the NOS Energy Concert Stage in the lower pit area, featuring a
concert, a parade of cars and the honoring of this year’s championship
contenders.
“For the first time, fans will be able to celebrate each driver’s
season-long accomplishments with them as they are honored on the NOS Energy
Concert Stage Saturday night,” said World of Outlaws CEO Brian Carter. “Add
in an electric concert and The Greatest Show on Dirt will go from
on track to off track at the end of the night.”
The full field of championship contenders for the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Late Model Series will be honored on stage – given their trophy
and check. World of Outlaws teams will also parade their cars to the stage.
There will also be a concert by Country Music Artist, Rick Monroe and The
Hitmen, brought to you by NOS Energy. And it’s all free for fans to attend.
The World of Outlaws Championship Celebration will be a unique bookend to
the epic four-day World of Outlaws World Finals, which will commence with
the PRN at the Track Kick-off Party – in the zMax Pavilion – Tuesday, Nov. 1
at 6pm (ET). Then, racing will begin Wednesday, Nov. 2 with the World of
Outlaws Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws Late Models.
And while the Super DIRTcar Series may not have on track action, its
drivers will line the front stretch for a two-hour Fan Fest (2 to 4pm ET)
before racing action, allowing fans to get up close to their favorite
drivers and cars. World of Outlaws fans will have the same opportunity the
next two days with a Fan Fest (from 2 to 4pm ET each night) for the Sprint
Car drivers on Thursday and one for the Late Model drivers on Friday.
Thursday, Nov. 3, will see Feature action for the World of Outlaws Late
Models and Super DIRTcar Series, while Friday, Nov. 5, will host Features
for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Series.
Then, three champions will be crowned on Saturday, Nov. 5, with a massive
night of action. Points accumulated from the previous nights will determine
the Heat Race lineups for each Series. After competing for $15,000-to-win
races during the weekday races, both World of Outlaws series will battle for
$25,000-to-win in Saturday’s Feature. The Super DIRTcar Series will compete
for $10,000 paydays during the week and $15,000 in the finale.
Before the Features, the famed 3X4 Wide Salute – placing the fields for
the World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series on track at the same time –
will grace the speedway for the most iconic photo opportunity in motorsports.
Don’t miss the weeklong celebration like no other (Nov. 2-5) by
purchasing your tickets today,
CLICK HERE.
NOT DONE YET: Lance Dewease Banks $75,000 with Fifth-Career National
Open Title
57-Year-Old is First Driver to Win Williams Grove Crown Jewel Across
Four Decades
MECHANICSBURG, PA - October 22, 2022 - A historic edition of the 60th
annual Champion Racing Oil National Open played host to a historic happening
on Saturday night.
Going back to the fountain of youth, 57-year-old Lance Dewease held off
two of the fastest rising PA Posse stars and a slew of full-time World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series drivers to win his fifth-career
National Open - becoming the second driver in history to reach that feat
behind Donny Schatz's six titles.
Leading from flag-to-flag in the 40-lap, $75,000-to-win finale at
Williams Grove Speedway, Dewease made history as the first man to conquer
the National Open in four decades, winning the Pennsylvania staple in 1996,
2001-02, 2018, and 2022.
With the Hall of Fame trio of driver Dewease, owner Don Kreitz Jr., and
crew chief Davey Brown Sr., the #69K made it clear they're not going
anywhere.
"We're not stopping now," Dewease said after his record-extending 111th
win at Williams Grove. "I don't plan on retiring and these guys want to keep
racing. Someone has to keep these young guys honest out here. Brent [Marks]
and Anthony [Macri] are two of the best and I love racing against them. I'm
not done yet."
"It's pretty special to break a tie with Steve Kinser for anything," he
added, passing "The King" for second-most National Open titles. "I don't
know how many more of these I've got left, but I know [Donny] Schatz is next
in our picture. We're just taking it one race at a time. My son [Cole
Dewease] recently started racing Micro Sprint and it's been a joy."
Scoring the fifth-highest payday of the season didn't come easily for
Dewease, who was forced to fend off Myerstown, PA's Brent Marks for the
entirety of the race. Marks actually slid by and took the lead on a Lap 28
restart, but the red flag flew and negated his pass before he could cross
the finish line to count the lap.
"I caught a lucky break with Brent on that restart," Dewease noted. "I
was having radio problems the whole Feature and worried too much about that.
I wasn't paying attention as well as I should have been and fell asleep on
that restart. Brent is so fast here right now that I don't think we could've
beat him had he actually passed us. We took advantage of everything we
needed, though, and it paid off."
On the heartbreaking side of Saturday's loss, Marks finished
0.792-seconds shy of completing his dream season in the Murray-Marks
Motorsports #19. He settled for a $25,000 payday and now looks to end his
season on a high note with three more chances at World of Outlaws Victory
Lane during the World Finals in November.
"It's extremely disappointing," Marks said after falling short of his
second National Open title. "It just didn't go our way tonight. We had a
fast car, but it was so top-dominant and I needed lap traffic to make a
move. I was so close to the flagstand when that red flag came out after
taking the lead, that was a big bummer. Proud to be standing on the
frontstretch, though.
Finishing third and completing the PA Posse podium sweep was Dillsburg,
PA's Anthony Macri with a ninth-to-third charge fueling his career-best
National Open effort. "The Concrete Kid" rallied late in the running and
applied pressure to both Marks and Dewease, but ran out of time and track in
his charge to the front.
"That was a lot of hard racing for $75,000 tonight," Macri mentioned
after contact nearly sent him over in the final laps. "I gave it my all
tonight, but we came up in third place. It sucks, but we'll take it and move
on. Considering that we started ninth and how narrow it was in the early
running, I'm impressed with our run. The cookie just didn't crumble
completely our way this time."
Behind the PA Posse's lead trio was a pair of full-time Outlaws closing
out the top five. Spencer Bayston finished a career-best fourth at Williams
Grove in the CJB Motorsports #5, while David Gravel finished fifth in the
Big Game Motorsports #2 as he closed on the championship lead for the
sixth-straight race.
Rounding out the top-10 of the 60th National Open was Justin Peck in the
Buch Motorsports #13, Jacob Allen in the Shark Racing #1A, Danny Dietrich in
the Gary Kauffman Racing #48, Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing #41,
and James McFadden in the Roth Motorsports #83.
NOS NOTEBOOK (WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY, 10/22/22)
Dewease is the 32nd driver in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series history to reach 20 victories - tying him for 31st on the
All-Time Win List with fellow PA Posse legend, Greg Hodnett. He concluded
the 2022 campaign at Williams Grove Speedway with five consecutive wins (two
against the World of Outlaws) to push his all-time record to 111 wins at the
Mechanicsburg, PA 1/2-mile.
At 57 years, 16 days, Dewease passes another Posse icon, Fred Rahmer (55
years, 7 months, 2 days), as the oldest winner in National Open history. His
fifth win now puts him second all-time in National Open titles - trailing
Donny Schatz (6) - and makes him the first to ever win the race in four
different decades - 90's, 00's, 10's, 20's.
Saturday marked the first-ever PA Posse podium sweep at the National Open
under World of Outlaws sanction. Of his five titles at the race, the Kreitz
Racing #69K is the first car that Dewease has won with on multiple
occasions.
Breaking a rear axle on Lap 5, championship leader Brad Sweet suffered
his first DNF since July 2020 - snapping a 166-race streak of completing
5,461 consecutive laps. Pairing that with David Gravel's fifth-place result,
the title gap is now only 16-points entering the World Finals in two weeks.
UP NEXT (Nov) – All that remains in 2022 for the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is the season-ending World Finals on November
2-5 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC. The Greatest Show on Dirt
will be joined by the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late
Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds for one huge
weekend to conclude the season. Fans can BUY TICKETS HERE, or watch every
lap LIVE on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (40 Laps) – 1. 69K-Lance Dewease
[1][$75,000]; 2. 19-Brent Marks [2][$25,000]; 3. 39M-Anthony Macri
[9][$10,000]; 4. 5-Spencer Bayston [4][$6,000]; 5. 2-David Gravel
[3][$4,000]; 6. 13-Justin Peck [6][$3,500]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen [7][$3,200];
8. 48-Danny Dietrich [19][$3,000]; 9. 41-Carson Macedo [13][$2,700]; 10.
83-James McFadden [5][$2,600]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz [21][$2,500]; 12.
5W-Lucas Wolfe [26][$650]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne [12][$1,850]; 14. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild [8][$1,500]; 15. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [10][$1,400]; 16. 11-TJ
Stutts [11][$1,350]; 17. 27-Daryn Pittman [16][$1,300]; 18. 39-Troy Wagaman
[28][$]; 19. 44-Dylan Norris [22][$1,300]; 20. 1S-Logan Schuchart
[14][$1,300]; 21. 71-Cory Eliason [24][$1,300]; 22. 18-Giovanni Scelzi
[20][$1,300]; 23. 19R-Matt Campbell [23][$1,300]; 24. 11K-Kraig Kinser
[27][$]; 25. 1M-Landon Myers [15][$1,300]; 26. 55K-Robbie Kendall
[18][$1,300]; 27. 49-Brad Sweet [17][$1,300]; 28. 7S-Robbie Price [25][$].
Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease 1-40. KSE Hard Charger Award: 5W-Lucas Wolfe[+14]
NEW Championship Standings (71/74 Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,854); 2.
David Gravel (-16); 3. Carson Macedo (-106); 4. Donny Schatz (-214); 5.
Sheldon Haudenschild (-238); 6. Logan Schuchart (-386); 7. James McFadden
(-446); 8. Spencer Bayston (-580); 9. Jacob Allen (-672); 10. Brock Zearfoss
(-954).
OPEN-MINDED: David Gravel staying in championship hunt with National
Open, World Finals looming
Gravel traits championship points leader Brad Sweet by 54 points with four
races remaining in 2022
MECHANICSBURG, PA (Oct. 20, 2022) – When David Gravel entered the
Champion Racing Oil National Open weekend at the beginning of October, he
trailed points leader Brad Sweet by 96 points. This weekend, for the event’s
rescheduled date, he’s cut that deficit down to 54 points in five races.
While trending in the right direction for Gravel, and his Big Game
Motorsports team, to chase their first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series championship, they’re down to four more races to
accelerate that climb.
After being postponed by rain, the $75,000-to-win 60th Champion Racing
Oil National Open at Williams Grove Speedway takes place Saturday, Oct. 22.
Then, the Series will have three days of racing at The Dirt Track at
Charlotte for the World of Outlaws World Finals championship finale, Nov.
2-5 – fans will also get to meet Gravel and the rest of the Series stars
during a front stretch Fan Fest on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 2-4pm (ET).
Gravel is currently on a streak of six top-five finishes in a row,
including a win at I-80 Speedway, helping him cut into Sweet’s lead. Part of
that recent success stems from he and his team throwing everything they have
into the final stretch of the season, he said.
“I think just being open minded and trying some stuff,” Gravel said.
“Find some stuff that has worked, knowing when to use it and when not to.
“Just confidence with the race car. Just trying things. We’ve been
together for about two years. We’ve tried a decent amount of stuff. But I
think you always have to strive to be better and keep searching and try to
find those things that are going to help you win race. Here, lately, I feel
like we’ve done that.”
Gravel’s confidence also comes from having previous success at Williams
Grove and The Dirt Track at Charlotte. The Watertown, CT driver has eight
Series wins at Williams Grove – two of them National Open victories – and
six wins at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, including four in the last three
years.
His wins at Charlotte have come with three different teams, too – CJB
Motorsports, Jason Johnson Racing and Big Game Motorsports.
While his main focus will be to win the last four races, points will
still be in the back of his mind.
“I think about it,” he said. “It’s a shame we were 90-something points
back going into Port Royal because if we had it to 50 or 60, where we were,
it would have been a big help. We kind of didn’t run really good at Eldora
and were kind of OK at those last couple of races in California. Because of
those, it put us in a bigger gap. It’s going to be hard to make anything
happen.
“All I do is plan on running the best I can every night and hopefully
running up front and just keep applying that pressure. You never know what
could happen. You’re one mistake away from being right there.”
In his second year with Big Game Motorsports and crew chief Cody Jacobs –
the 2021 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Crew Chief of the Year – they’ve
managed to collect seven wins, so far. While that’s currently off from the
11 victories they had last year, Gravel said he still feels like they’ve had
a better season than last year – judging by money earned and performance at
marquee events, such as his second-place finish at the Knoxville Nationals.
That still doesn’t mean they’re satisfied, though. There are still more
races to win. Still a shot at their first championship.
“I don’t think you’re ever satisfied,” Gravel said. “Maybe content
sometimes, but you always want more. You always want to strive for more.
We’re third on the wins list for the Outlaws, which is OK, but you’d rather
be number one or number two. It’s a very competitive sport this year and
everything is earned. That is for sure. We’re focused on finishing off the
year strong.”
For tickets to the 60th Champion Racing Oil National Open, Oct. 22, and
World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 2-5, CLICK HERE.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch both events live on
DIRTVision – either at DIRTVision.com or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: $75,000 National Open Concludes Saturday at
Williams Grove Speedway
The Ninth and Final Battle Between World of Outlaws and PA Posse is
the Biggest
MECHANICSBURG, PA - October 19, 2022 - After sitting idle for three
weeks, Williams Grove Speedway will roar back to life this Saturday, October
22 as the 60th Champion Racing Oil National Open is finished with $75,000 on
the line - the fifth-richest winners share in Sprint Car Racing this year.
Postponed by the remnants of Hurrican Ian at the start of the month, the
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will now battle the PA
Posse in what will be the sixth-latest National Open through six decades of
competition at the Mechanicsburg, PA 1/2-mile.
While the Outlaws vs. Posse rivalry takes center stage in Central
Pennsylvania, eyes nationwide are glued on the championship battle between
Brad Sweet and David Gravel with only four races left. Sweet - chasing his
fourth consecutive crown - currently leads Gravel - going for his first
title - by 54 points. Gravel has made it interesting down the stretch,
beating Sweet in five-straight races to cut 42 points out of what was once a
96-point advantage.
Saturday's one-night stand for 75 grand will begin with gates opening at
4:00pm ET followed by Hot Laps on track at 6:00pm ET.
BUY TICKETS HERE (Sat)
Let's preview what to watch for this Saturday on DIRTVision.com:
SIX FORMER CHAMPS: Highlighting a loaded field with nearly 50 entries
expected is a group of six former champions of the National Open at Williams
Grove, a list that equally features three full-time Outlaws and three of
PA’s finest.
Carson Macedo, of Lemoore, CA, made it six winners in the last six years
when he drove by Logan Schuchart in dramatic fashion to lead the final five
laps of the 2021 race, becoming the 35th champion in event history. This
weekend, he’ll have a shot at becoming the seventh man to win back-to-back
National Open titles and the first since Donny Schatz did it in 2004-05.
Donny Schatz, of Fargo, ND, owns more National Open belts than anyone
else with six titles to his name, including his most recent in 2020. The
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 driver has won a whopping 21 times at
Williams Grove, more than anywhere else throughout his prolific World of
Outlaws career. He’ll look to do it one more time with a seventh National
Open title available this weekend.
Lance Dewease, of Fayetteville, PA, ended a three-year drought against
the World of Outlaws when the Series visited his home turf in July. Lately,
the Kreitz Racing #69K has been on fire at Williams Grove, winning
four-straight races at the track, including a rain-shortened National Open
preliminary on September 30. A fifth consecutive W would give Dewease his
fifth National Open title, which would break a tie with Steve Kinser (4) for
second-most in event history.
Brent Marks, of Myerstown, PA, won his 2019 National Open when he was a
full-time Outlaw and now he wants to win one for the PA Posse. Three of his
remarkable 17 victories this season have come at Williams Grove, including a
World of Outlaws win during May’s Morgan Cup. A $75,000 payout for the
Murrary-Marks #19 gasser would only boast his record as the richest Sprint
Car driver of 2022.
David Gravel, of Watertown, CT, has thrived at Williams Grove more than
any other venue on the World of Outlaws schedule, scoring eight of his 76
career wins at the 1/2-mile. No stranger to controversial endings at the
National Open, this two-time champion is one of the most polarizing faces
when the Outlaws come to face the Posse. It’ll be no different this weekend
as he aims to be the seventh to reach three titles.
Danny Dietrich, of Gettysburg, PA, currently sits on 28 career Williams
Grove wins entering the weekend with three of those earned this year. He
swept the All Star Circuit of Champions Twin 20s in August and enters second
in the track standings. Along with Marks, the Gary Kauffman Racing #48
driver is trying to become the 13th multi-time National Open champion this
weekend.
BREAKING THROUGH: There are several contenders who could win their first
National Open belt this weekend, making it seven champions over the last
seven years.
Brad Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA, finally conquered Williams Grove in his
53rd career start during the July doubleheader. It was made possible thanks
to years of dedication and a one-off car built by his Kasey Kahne Racing #49
crew specifically for the tricky 1/2-mile. The championship leader has
pulled that car off the shelves, loaded it into the trailer, and is ready to
see if they can do it again with $ 75,000 to win this weekend.
Anthony Macri, of Dillsburg, PA, finally cleared the hump in a big way,
winning his first and second World of Outlaws Features when he swept Port
Royal (PA) Speedway two weeks ago. The 23-year-old is now a 23-time winner
this year with three of those coming in Mechanicsburg. Since September, “The
Concrete Kid” has won $60,000 at Port Royal’s Tuscarora 50, $26,000 at
Selinsgrove’s National Open, and now eyes $75,000 at Williams Grove’s
National Open.
Sheldon Haudenschild, of Wooster, OH, has improved vastly at Williams
Grove. Jac’s son started his career at the track with a 14.4 average finish
through his first 20 World of Outlaws starts but has turned that around with
a victory and six podiums in his last eight starts. The NOS Energy Drink #17
team is trying to add a $75,000 National Open score to go along with their
$100,000 High Bank Nationals title this year.
James McFadden, of Alice Springs, NT, heads into Saturday's show as the
most recent World of Outlaws winner - topping Lakeside (KS) to snap an
81-race drought in his first win with Roth Motorsports. The Australian ace
is no stranger to Williams Grove, earning his first-career victory with the
Series there in 2017 and placing on the podium of the National Open that
same year.
IT MEANS MORE: Hailing from the state of Pennsylvania, National Open
weekend has a way of putting a little pep into the step of Shark Racing,
Brock Zearfoss Racing, and CJB Motorsports.
Logan Schuchart, of Hanover, PA, was closer than ever to his first taste
of National Open glory last year, leading laps and finishing second while
donning the throwback scheme for his grandfather and 1975 champion, Bobby
Allen. The #1S pilot finished third in 2021, then second last year, and now
hopes to finally break through for that first $75,000 crown at Williams
Grove.
Jacob Allen, of Hanover, PA, experienced his own form of Williams Grove
heartbreak earlier this year when he led the majority of May’s World of
Outlaws race before running out of fuel. The #1A, which still dons the Bobby
Allen throwback look, is amid a career-best streak of 13 consecutive top-10
finishes with Allen at the wheel. After earning a $25,000 Gold Cup last
month, Jacob hopes to one-up himself with a $75,000 win this time.
Brock Zearfoss, of Jonestown, PA, returns to the site of his first-career
World of Outlaws win this weekend, a score that came in 2017 before his move
to full-time status. The #3Z driver also earned his National Open
career-best that year, finishing ninth, a mark he hopes to top this weekend.
Spencer Bayston, of Lebanon, IN, is far from a Pennsylvania native, but
his team (CJB Motorsports) and crew chief (Barry Jackson) are rooted deep in
the state. The first-year combination has already won twice as Bayston leads
the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year chase and now eyes a big chance for a
big weekend close to the #5 shop.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday, October 22 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (70/74 Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (8,752 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-54 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-136 PTS); 4. 15-Donny Schatz (-240 PTS); 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
(-258 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-394 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-474
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-620 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-706 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-972 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (18 Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
7 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1A
3 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
2 wins – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
2 wins – Anthony Macri, Macri Motorsports #39M
1 win – James McFadden, Roth Motorsports #83
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Rico Abreu, Rico Abreu Racing #24
FEATURE LAPS LED (30 Drivers):
307 laps – Brad Sweet
285 laps – Carson Macedo
216 laps – David Gravel
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
134 laps – Jacob Allen
123 laps – Brent Marks
119 laps – Kyle Larson
99 laps – Donny Schatz
76 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
74 laps – Logan Schuchart
72 laps – Spencer Bayston
52 laps – Brian Brown
49 laps – Anthony Macri
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
41 laps – James McFadden
36 laps – Rico Abreu
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck, Lance Dewease
13 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20 Drivers):
10 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet, David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*
4 QuickTimes – Jacob Allen, Giovanni Scelzi*
3 QuickTimes – Spencer Bayston
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Rico Abreu,
Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (52 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
19 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
17 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen
15 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, James McFadden
13 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown
4 Heat Wins – Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel, Anthony Macri, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Tyler Courtney, Hunter
Schuerenberg
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Marcus Dumesny, Matt Juhl, Corey
Day
1 Heat Win – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen,
Parker Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark Dobmeier, Mitchel Moles, Brooke
Tatnell, Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige Polyak, Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch,
Daryn Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Tim
Kaeding, Logan Seavey, Logan Wagner, Lance Dewease, Garet Williamson
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (61 Drivers):
41 Dashes – Brad Sweet
39 Dashes – David Gravel
37 Dashes – Carson Macedo
29 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
27 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
26 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden, Jacob Allen
12 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
11 Dashes – Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
8 Dashes – Kraig Kinser
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri, Kasey Kahne
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Robbie Price, Corey Day
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg,
Lance Dewease
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen
1 Dash – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady
Bacon, Matt Campbell, Cole Duncan, Parker Price-Miller, Austin McCarl, Matt
Juhl, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise, Ayrton Gennetten,
Daryn Pittman, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Danny Varin, Marcus
Dumesny, Mark Dobmeier, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Shane Golobic,
Logan Seavey, Sye Lynch, Logan Wagner, Garet Williamson
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (38 Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
3 LCS Wins – Ayrton Gennetten
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry
Madsen, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt, Brian Brown
1 LCS Win – Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Brent Marks,
DJ Foos, Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst, Robbie Price,
Giovanni Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Lachlan McHugh, Justin
Whittall, Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas, Joe B. Miller, Hunter
Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes, DJ Netto, Dylan Cisney, Jake
Bubak
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (32 Drivers):
10 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
9 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston, Jacob Allen, Brock
Zearfoss, Anthony Macri, Freddie Rahmer
1 Hard Charger – Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis Philo, Kyle
Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Larry Wight, Tim
Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Smith,
PODIUM FINISHES (32 Drivers):
25 Podiums – Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
20 Podiums – David Gravel
17 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Podiums – Donny Schatz
13 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
11 Podiums – James McFadden
10 Podiums – Jacob Allen
9 Podiums – Kyle Larson
8 Podiums – Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi
3 Podiums – Lance Dewease
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler
Courtney, Paulie Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms, Logan Wagner
TOP 10 FINISHES (66 Drivers):
57 Top 10s – David Gravel
56 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
53 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
51 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
48 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
43 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
38 Top 10s – James McFadden
36 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
35 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
25 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
19 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
17 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri
12 Top 10s – Brent Marks
9 Top 10s – Brian Brown
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
6 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Lance Dewease
5 Top 10s – Danny Dietrich
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Corey Day, Dominic Scelzi
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Trey Starks, Ryan
Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic, DJ Netto
1 Top 10 – Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan, Cale
Thomas, Cole Macedo, Mark Dobmeier, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno,
Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer,
Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh, Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel
Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justin Sanders, Lee Jacobs, Logan Wagner,
Justin Whittall, Sye Lynch, Ryan Smith, Lucas Wolfe
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Race No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
63. Fri, Sept. 16 / Keller Auto Speedway / Hanford, CA / Logan Schuchart (4)
64. Fri, Sept. 23 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
65. Sat, Sept. 24 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
66. Fri, Sept. 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (2)
67. Fri, Oct. 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
68. Sat, Oct. 8 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (2)
69. Fri, Oct. 14 / I-80 Speedway / Greenwood, NE / David Gravel (7)
70. Sat, Oct. 15 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / James McFadden (1)
71. Sat, Oct. 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA /
$75,000-to-win
72. Wed, Nov. 2 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
73. Fri, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
74. Sat, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $25,000-to-win
FULL CIRCLE: Amati Racing aims to honor, make history at Devil’s Bowl
for Xtreme Outlaw finale
Shane Wade hopes to win with Shane Cockrum at the track his grandfather
earned the title as an "Original Outlaw” in 1978
MESQUITE, TX (Oct. 20, 2022) – Shane Wade's days of sleeping in van,
traveling from race to race with his grandfather, have led to a potential
history making moment for the Sprint Car team owner.
Entering the two-day Texas Non-Wing Nationals championship finale for the
inaugural Xtreme Sprint Car Series pres. by Low-E Insulation at Devil's Bowl
Speedway, Oct. 28-29, Wade's Amati Racing team, and driver Shane Cockrum,
have a 26-point lead over second-place Alex Bright.
The historic significance of the event is twofold for Wade. The "Outlaws"
return to their roots as Devil's Bowl Speedway hosted the first World of
Outlaws event – a Non-Wing Sprint Car race – in 1978 and among the "Original
Outlaws" in that race was Wade's grandfather, Chuck Amati.
It was his grandfather who embedded the love of Sprint Car racing into
him, so going into the championship weekend with a shot at the inaugural
Xtreme Outlaw title, being an "Original Xtreme Outlaw," Wade knows it'll be
a special weekend no matter the outcome.
“I think it is incredible to just be in a position to have a shot at it,”
Wade said. “It would be a dream come true if we win the inaugural season.
That’s why we put this deal together. When we started hearing rumors this
was going to happen, Shane (Cockrum) was the first person I called and said
let’s win this championship. That’s been our goal. I’m extremely grateful
we’re in the position we’re in, no matter what happens. We’ll be proud to
have played a role in the first season.
“I am looking forward to closing the season out [at Devil’s Bowl].
Obviously, it’s championship weekend. It’s going to be a special weekend.”
The historic significance also isn’t lost on Cockrum, whose father, Cliff
Cockrum, raced against Amati. Along with wanting the championship, Cockrum
and Wade had Devil’s Bowl circled on their calendar the day it was
announced.
“It’ll be a cool reunion of shorts,” Cockrum said about the historic
significance of the weekend. “It’s one we’ve pinned on the map since the
beginning of the year. We’ve been preparing for this one all year. We’re
just pumped we’re in a position to capitalize and win the championship.
“Certainly, all championships are awesome, but to win the first one would
definitely be the highlight of my career. For a multitude of reasons. One,
it’s just a huge national series and to win anything like that puts you on
the map in different places. Secondly, this is a reunion of sorts from the
first World of Outlaws race there in the 1970s. To possibly win a
championship at a place that... It really does bring myself, my family,
Shane Wade and his grandfather, Chuck Amati, essentially the World of
Outlaws organization, brings it full circle for all of us.”
Dirt racing is all Wade has ever known. His earlier memories are
traveling around the country with his grandfather, going from track to
track, living their lives on the road out of their van.
“My grandpa would wake up at daylight. We would sleep in the motel
parking lot and my grandpa would wait up at daylight, waiting for people to
come out of their hotel and he would talk them into letting us use their
hotel room to take showers,” Wade said. “We always had our own towels. They
rarely told him no. We’d take showers and go to the racetrack.”
Those days of living out of a van as an original “Outlaw” put Wade on the
path to potentially be the original Xtreme Outlaw champion.
For tickets to the Texas Non-Wing Nationals at Devil’s Bowl Speedway,
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, call (972) 222-2421.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap live on
DIRTVision – either at DIRTVision.com or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
CURTAIN CALL: Avedisian Becomes Two-Time Winner, Daum Inaugural Midget
Champion in Wild Finale at I-44
Daum & teams ready CB Industries backup minutes before green flag, drives
23rd-to-ninth
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oct. 15, 2022 – When the pressure turned up, the
heroes emerged Saturday night at I-44 Riverside Speedway.
It was a nail-biting conclusion to the inaugural season for the Xtreme
Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, where the first-ever repeat winner
was found and the first-ever champion was crowned by the end of the night.
Jade Avedisian all 35 laps of the 18th annual Charlene Meents Memorial to
become the first-ever two-time winner of the Series and the first-ever
two-time female Feature winner of a national Midget tour, while Zach Daum
piloted one of Avedisian’s backup cars from the CB Industries stable to a
ninth-place finish, earning him enough points to clinch the inaugural Series
championship.
“The first one was awesome, but I think this one’s just a little more
special that I could do it twice,” Avedisian said after the Feature,
reflecting on the significance of her trailblazing accomplishment.
Starting from the pole after setting quick time in Group 4 Qualifying and
a third-place Heat finish, Avedisian jumped out to the lead at the drop of
the green and began setting a torrid pace. She stretched her lead as large
as two seconds on more than one occasion and was able to hold the lead
through even the toughest restarts.
But after the final restart just before the halfway point, Avedisian
found herself riding on another two-second gap with lots of traffic ahead
and a hungry pack of drivers behind her. The hungriest of which was Bryant
Wiedeman, who was in the midst of a points battle with Daum that was coming
right down to the wire.
If Wiedeman won the race, a 15th-or-worse finish for Daum would have been
enough to earn Weideman the title. Both were dangerously close to those
exact positions in the final laps, and every position mattered. With five
laps-to-go and a two second gap to Avedisian, Wiedeman pinned the throttle.
A smooth line, a few smart moves in traffic and some help from the slower
cars allowed Wiedeman to reel-in Avedisian in only three laps.
“I didn’t know exactly [how far back], but I knew [someone] was right
there because I kinda felt my pace slow down in lapped traffic,” Avedisian
said. “I wasn’t sure where to go, and this lapper changed lanes on the
straightaway, and I was on the outside. I knew someone was close, but just
wasn’t sure who.”
The two stayed relatively close as they took the white flag until
Wiedeman attempted a last-ditch slide job in Turn 3. But Avedisian held
strong on the top and denied the Keith Kunz Motorsports driver out of Turn 4
to collect the win and the $5,000 paycheck.
“Thanks to [Wiedeman] for driving me clean because we all want to win,
and I know what he could’ve done to win,” she said.
Wiedeman crossed the stripe in second to record his best Series finish
since the win at Davenport in August. But in the end, it was not enough to
make up the points he needed to win the title. Daum had climbed all the way
from a provisional starting spot in 23rd to finish 9th and clinch the
inaugural season championship.
“I needed the bottom to get slicker so them guys couldn’t run the
bottom,” Daum said. “Once that happened, then I got better and could just
start picking them off.
“I just tried not to do anything dumb, put myself in a bad position to
get crashed that late in the race. Just had to play it smart, play it like a
veteran should.”
In his words, this was the hardest he’s ever worked to clinch a national
Midget title. As fate would have it, Daum broke an engine after Friday’s
event, forcing him to swipe the engine out of teammate Ethan Mitchell’s car
to compete Saturday. Then, while leading coming to the white flag in his
Heat Race, engine issues snakebit Daum once more, sending him to the pits
with limited time to ready another car for the Feature.
In Daum’s hour of need, CB Industries leader Chad Boat offered up a spare
car, primarily fitted for Avedisian, to Daum to finish out the night. With
crew members from several different teams furiously wrenching and drilling
on it, the car was readied just in time for Daum to take his provisional
starting spot in the Feature.
“There were other people offering cars, and I appreciate every last one
of them,” Daum said. “There were more people in the hot pit and in Chad’s
pit tonight than I could even begin to think about. And I thank every one of
them, because without them, we wouldn’t have made it in time.”
The thrash effort proved fruitful, giving Daum the avenue to collect the
$10,000 title for he and Bundy Built Motorsports. Though they may not have
all the shiniest, new equipment in the pit area, Daum and his team let their
resiliency power through and proved how far determination can really go.
“Everybody on this team – I can’t explain the shoestring that they race
on,” Daum said. “It’s rinky-dink stuff, and we somehow make it work every
night. We have nice stuff; we just don’t have any extra stuff.
“Hopefully, 30 years from now, this [series] has exploded and we’re
[remembered as] the inaugural champion.”
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (35 Laps): 1. 84-Jade Avedisian[1]; 2. 01-Bryant Wiedeman[4]; 3.
55-Jonathan Beason[3]; 4. 71-Daison Pursley[11]; 5. 08-Cannon McIntosh[17];
6. 97-Brenham Crouch[6]; 7. 71M-Gavin Miller[2]; 8. 26-Chance Crum[13]; 9.
9M-Zach Daum[23]; 10. 25K-Taylor Reimer[8]; 11. 71K-Dominic Gorden[15]; 12.
19M-Ethan Mitchell[7]; 13. 72J-Sam Johnson[22]; 14. 11A-Andrew Felker[12];
15. 14X-Chelby Hinton[9]; 16. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[21]; 17. 57-Daniel
Whitley[14]; 18. 71E-Mariah Ede[10]; 19. 32T-Trey Marcham[24]; 20. 80-Josh
Hawkins[18]; 21. 40-Chase McDermand[5]; 22. 50-Daniel Adler[20]; 23.
81G-Greyson Springer[19]; 24. 00-Talin Turner[16]
ROTH
RETURNS: James McFadden Delivers 99th World of Outlaws Win for Roth
Motorsports
Lakeside Offers Three Different
Leaders as J-Mac Snaps 81-Race Winless Streak
KANSAS CITY, KS - October 15, 2022 - With pressure
mounting and the calendar winding down, James McFadden came through in the
clutch and found his way back to Victory Lane in Saturday's Lakeside
Speedway Showdown presented by Micro-Lite.
Ending an 81-race drought that dates back to September 2021, the Alice
Springs, Northern Territory, Australia native provided an outstanding charge
as he led the final 11 laps to make his long-awaited return to the win
column with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Not only did the sigh of relief net J-Mac his fifth career win with The
Greatest Show on Dirt, but it came with perfect timing on the night that his
Hall of Fame car owner was being honored at the Dennis Roth Classic in
California. He's now the 15th different driver to win aboard the iconic #83
and delivered Roth his 99th win as a car owner with the Series.
Entering Saturday, McFadden's 2022 World of Outlaws stat line read as
four runner-up finishes, 10 podium appearances, 21 top-five results, 37
top-10 showings, and 0 wins. That is no longer the case, though.
"Going 70+ races without a win really wears you down," McFadden admitted
with relief. "It's been such a long wait. This is a testament to Dennis and
Teresa for sticking by us and these guys working on the car. We've always
had good speed, but could never finish it off this season. It's such a big
relief. You talk about it and you see the stats, but think you'll be fine.
Then all of a sudden there is 10 races left, and now five races, and you
really start to worry. Winning in such an iconic car is a privilege. Now I
want to get them to 100 wins."
Charging to victory from the third spot, McFadden slipped back to fourth
in the early running as he trailed Giovanni Scelzi, Logan Schuchart, and
Aaron Reutzel. He waited in the wings as Scelzi and Schuchart offered a
sensation battle for the lead near halfway, swapping the top spot on four
occasions, officially.
McFadden pounced on Schuchart to take second on Lap 17, then quickly hunt
down Scelzi to clear a super slider and lead Lap 20. The final restart with
seven laps left presented one final challenge for the Australia ace, but one
he mastered as he ran off to a 0.557-second margin of victory.
"I wish [son] Maverick was here to stand on the frontstretch with me, but
I'm gonna get back and celebrate with him tomorrow," an elated McFadden
added. "This win is big for me and it's big for all of these guys - Brent
Ventura, Gary Patellaro, Rob Beattie - who work their butts off for me. When
you have bad nights and travel up and down the road together, it gets tough.
It doesn't matter what the relationship is whether it's your wife, son, or
the team. These guys deserve this."
After leading on three separate occasions for a total of 15 laps,
Giovanni Scelzi ultimately slipped back to finish second aboard the KCP
Racing #18. The Fresno, CA native was trying to join Steve Kinser and Sammy
Swindell as the only back-to-back winners at Lakeside but fell short by
0.557-seconds following the final restart on Lap 23.
"I really wanted to win that one and go back-to-back but watching James
win on the same night of the Roth Classic is really cool," Scelzi admitted.
"My car was great all night, I honestly don't know what I would've changed.
I was running it as hard as I could there at the end and thought I would get
back to him. He just out-raced me in lap traffic, I think it was as simple
as that."
Rounding out the podium and earning his sixth-straight top-five finish
was David Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports #2. The strong result snapped
his nine-race spell of zero top-fives at Lakeside and chopped another two
points out of Brad Sweet's championship lead. The 30-year-old Connecticut
racer now trails by 54-points with four races remaining in the $200,000
title chase.
"A great weekend for us in the grand scheme of things," Gravel said
afterward. "It's nice to beat the #49 again, but only two points don't help
that much - he's leading the points for a reason, though, he's the most
consistent guy out here. I felt like my car was great through the middle
stages tonight, but I faded a bit near the end. I'm really happy with the
product my guys are giving me right now when they send me on the track. I'm
going to go home and enjoy some family time and focus on that $75,000 next
weekend."
Closing out the top five at Lakeside Speedway was Brad Sweet in fourth
place aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49, and Sheldon
Haudenschild in fifth place in the Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS
Energy Drink #17.
Rounding out the top-10 on Saturday was a group of full-time Outlaws
including the #1S of Logan Schuchart in sixth, the #41 of Carson Macedo in
seventh, the #15 of Donny Schatz in eighth, the #3Z of Brock Zearfoss in
ninth, and the #1A of Jacob Allen in 10th.
NOS NOTEBOOK (LAKESIDE
SPEEDWAY, 10/15/22)
James McFadden's fifth-career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint
Car Series win puts him in a tie with Danny Wood, Johnny Anderson, Brian
Paulus, Brad Furr, Danny Dietrich, Christopher Bell, and Giovanni Scelzi for
62nd on the All-Time Win List. Saturday's score at Lakeside makes McFadden
the 18th different winner this season with the World of Outlaws and gives
Roth Motorsports their 99th Series victory - one away from becoming the
sixth team to reach 100.
McFadden is the 15th different driver to win a World of Outlaws race with
Roth Motorsports, extending a record they already owned - joining Danny
Lasoski (41), Tim Kaeding (19), Joey Saldana (6), Tim Shaffer (6), Daryn
Pittman (5), Aaron Reutzel (4), David Gravel (4), Paul McMahan (4), Sammy
Swindell (3), Cory Eliason (2), Kyle Hirst (1), Shane Stewart (1), Jac
Haudenschild (1), and Mark Kinser (1).
Giovanni Scelzi led My Place Hotels Qualifying with a lap of 13.633
seconds around Lakeside Speedway. It's his fourth World of Outlaws QuickTime
Award of the season and the ninth of his career with the Series.
Winning NOS Energy Drink Heat Races were Scelzi (23rd career), Garet
Williamson (1st career), James McFadden (36th career), and Brad Sweet (216th
career). Scelzi kept his perfect night alive by topping the DIRTVision Fast
Pass Dash to earn his fourth pole position of 2022. After winning the Micro-Lite
Last Chance Showdown, Spencer Bayston claimed his second KSE Hard Charger
Award of the year with a 21st-to-13th drive in the CJB Motorsports #5.
UP NEXT (Sat) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will head back to "The
Keystone State" next Saturday, October 22 to finish the 60th annual Champion
Racing Oil National Open. The famous battle between the Outlaws and PA Posse
pays out $75,000-to-win at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg,
PA. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30
Laps) – 1. 83-James McFadden [3][$10,000]; 2. 18-Giovanni Scelzi
[1][$6,000]; 3. 2-David Gravel [4][$3,500]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [5][$2,800]; 5.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild [11][$2,500]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart [2][$2,300]; 7.
41-Carson Macedo [13][$2,200]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz [15][$2,100]; 9. 3Z-Brock
Zearfoss [10][$2,050]; 10. 1A-Jacob Allen [17][$2,000]; 11. 9-Kasey Kahne
[8][$1,600]; 12. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [14][$1,400]; 13. 5-Spencer Bayston
[21][$1,200]; 14. 21-Brian Brown [9][$1,100]; 15. 2KS-Ian Madsen
[22][$1,050]; 16. 5T-Ryan Timms [12][$1,000]; 17. 3-Ayrton Gennetten
[18][$1,000]; 18. 1-Justin Henderson [16][$1,000]; 19. 22-Riley Goodno
[23][$1,000]; 20. 7S-Robbie Price [20][$1,000]; 21. 8-Aaron Reutzel
[6][$1,000]; 22. 6-Bill Rose [25][$]; 23. 1X-Jake Bubak [19][$1,000]; 24.
24X-Terry McCarl [24][$1,000]; 25. 24-Garet Williamson [7][$1,000]. Lap
Leaders: Giovanni Scelzi 1-8, 12-13, 15-19; Logan Schuchart 9-11, 14; James
McFadden 20-30. KSE Hard Charger Award: 5-Spencer Bayston[+8]
NEW Championship Standings (70/74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (6,752); 2. David Gravel (-54); 3. Carson
Macedo (-136); 4. Donny Schatz (-240); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-258); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-394); 7. James McFadden (-474); 8. Spencer Bayston (-620);
9. Jacob Allen (-706); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-972).
MAC ATTACKED: McIntosh Wins Night One of Meents Memorial at I-44
Home-state driver becomes ninth different winner in nine Series races
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Oct. 14, 2022 – He’s been one of the most dominant
forces in Dirt Midget racing this season, and he’s just broken through with
the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota.
Cannon McIntosh led the last 22 laps of Friday’s portion of the 18th
annual Charlene Meents Memorial at I-44 Riverside Speedway to collect his
15th national Midget win of the year. The victory also extended the
different winners streak to nine in the first nine Xtreme Outlaw races.
Despite his success at the national level this year, McIntosh said it’s
been tough sledding for he and the Dave Mac-Dalby Motorsports team as of
late. They experienced engine issues in Thursday’s Feature event at Port
City Raceway, taking them out of the running while contending for a win at
the head of the field, but rebounded nicely with a backup car and a trip to
Victory Lane Friday night.
“I feel like going into every Xtreme race, I had a shot to win and had a
car to win; we just haven’t been able to put the cap on it,” McIntosh said.
“To be able to rebound tonight and finally get the monkey off of my back was
a good feeling.”
Taking the green from inside Row 2, McIntosh put himself in good position
early. Inside of the first 10 laps, he was already chomping at the bit for
the lead, hounding the tail tank of polesitter Jonathan Beason. Using the
top side around the 1/5-mile track, McIntosh wound-up the momentum and
surged past Beason to take the lead on Lap 9.
“I felt like we were carrying momentum up there,” McIntosh said. “The top
seemed to have a little bit more speed early.
“Beason having to lift and getting tight there in the center – it was a
little tricky getting by him with him running a wide lane down the
strightaway. But once I was able to get by him, I was good.”
From there on out, it was all McIntosh out front. The 19-year-old from
Bixby, OK, led each of the remaining 22 laps to score the $4,000 grand prize
and complete a 180-degree turnaround from their 24th-place DNF on Thursday
night.
“When we’re down, I think it’s been how well we’re able to turn it around
and how fast we’re able to do that,” McIntosh said. “We turn things around
pretty quick when things aren’t as good. Recently, we’ve struggled a little
bit and kinda got out of rhythm. But tonight, we got back on the horse,
pulled the backup car down and did what we needed to do.”
While McIntosh had things covered out front, the battle for position
raged on behind him. Daison Pursley was going on a mission through the
top-10, picking off one car every few laps until he was at the front of the
field with only 10 laps to go.
“I felt like the top came in pretty good later in the race; the bottom
slicked-off and I was kinda just the first one up there trying it,” Pursley
said. “That definitely played to my advantage.”
Wading through several caution flags and restarts, Pursley held strong in
battling with the top-five and was able to make the move for second on
Beason after the final restart with three-to-go.
“I just had to be really patient with Beason,” Pursley said. “I probably
waited a little bit too long; later in the race like that, you kinda gotta
go. I feel like I kinda waited too long for Beason.”
Similar in style to Pursley’s runner-up finish, Chance Crum came to the
front in similar fashion. From 15th on the starting grid, Crum drove the
Rudeen Racing entry to the front in a hurry, advancing 10 spots inside of
the first 20 laps.
“That middle lane started coming in toward the end,” Crum said. “In the
second half of the race, I was able to keep my momentum up through there.
“A little bit of attrition helped, and I just kinda survived until the
end.”
With three laps left, Crum was riding fifth, battling for position in a
hornet’s nest with Beason, Pursley and Gavin Miller. He got around Miller
for fourth on Lap 29 and nipped Beason at the finish line for the last
podium spot – the second of his Xtreme Outlaw career.
“It definitely got hairy’ they were racing really hard,” Crum said. “A
couple of them bounced-off each other, I think, so I was just trying to be
patient, wait for a lane to open up, and it did.
“We were able to sneak by one, and then get Beason there at the line by
like a foot. It was really close.”
Further back in the field was the scene for the two leading drivers in
Xtreme Outlaw points – Zach Daum and Bryant Wiedeman. Daum was up front for
the first half of the race, riding fifth when he suddenly lost power on his
Bundy Built Motorsports #9m coming to the green on a Lap 18 restart.
He went to the work area, made repairs under yellow and was able to race
back to a 12th-place finish. Meanwhile, Wiedeman was quietly advancing
positions, but was only able to make up five points on Daum in the points
standings with a ninth-place finish.
UP NEXT
The inaugural season finale for the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets hits I-44
Riverside Speedway Saturday night, Oct. 15, in the conclusion of the 18th
annual Meents Memorial, where a champion will be crowned. Tickets will be on
sale at the track on Saturday, and if you can’t be there in person, stream
all the action live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 08-Cannon McIntosh[3]; 2. 71-Daison Pursley[8]; 3.
26-Chance Crum[15]; 4. 55-Jonathan Beason[1]; 5. 71M-Gavin Miller[6]; 6.
97-Brenham Crouch[17]; 7. 7U-Kyle Jones[12]; 8. 71K-Dominic Gorden[21]; 9.
01-Bryant Wiedeman[14]; 10. 32T-Trey Marcham[22]; 11. 21-Emilio Hoover[24];
12. 9M-Zach Daum[2]; 13. 84-Jade Avedisian[4]; 14. 25K-Taylor Reimer[5]; 15.
17B-Austin Barnhill[10]; 16. 11A-Andrew Felker[20]; 17. 57-Daniel
Whitley[19]; 18. 19AZ-Hayden Reinbold[16]; 19. 71E-Mariah Ede[23]; 20.
81G-Greyson Springer[18]; 21. 19M-Ethan Mitchell[7]; 22. 61-Kale Drake[13];
23. 06-Rylan Gray[9]; 24. 14J-Jody Rosenboom[11]
LEVI'S GENES: New Dad David Gravel Dominates Final World of Outlaws Show at
I-80 Speedway
Gravel Continues to Close on
Championship Lead, Trails by 56 with 5 Nights Left
GREENWOOD, NE - October 14, 2022 - While I-80
Speedway ends an era this week as the track closes, David
Gravel begins a new one as a father.
On Friday night, the two coincided as Levi's dad, a championship hopeful,
dominated all 30 laps of the final World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series event at the Greenwood, NE
4/10-mile.
The 30-year-old Watertown, CT native continued his life-changing week -
after welcoming his first son with wife Jillian on Monday - by increasing
his title odds as he now only sits 56-points behind Brad
Sweet with five races remaining.
It's a bittersweet win for the Big Game Motorsports #2 team, as the sport
also says goodbye to a beloved track with I-80 Speedway selling and shutting
down after this weekend.
"Man, I'm so sad to see this place go," Gravel told a sold-out crowd that
attended the 34th and final World of Outlaws race. "It's so unique. We don't
get to race tracks this wide typically. We're losing a couple of race tracks
this year and that's not what we need. It's pretty cool to say I won the
final race here, but that's not really a good thing. Hopefully, we can do it
again tomorrow and I can get back to celebrate with my new family."
Leading all 30 laps of the contest from the outside pole, Gravel's game
plan didn't exactly come to fruition as trouble on the opening lap took pole
sitter Giovanni Scelzi out
of the mix.
"I thought we were good every time we hit the track, but I was a little
nervous at the start of the Feature," Gravel noted. "I wanted Gio to lead at
the beginning to try and pace off him, but obviously that didn't happen. It
feels like you're flying around the top here so I struggle to judge my pace
leading by myself."
A handful of restarts and an #Open Red - handled by crew members Cody
Jacobs, Trey Bowman, and Zach Patterson - could do nothing in deterring
Gravel's path to victory lane. While he celebrated a seventh win of the
season and 76th of his career, all eyes remain locked on an increasingly
intriguing battle for the $200,000 World of Outlaws championship.
"I just plan on beating him every night and wherever we end, that's where
we end up," Gravel said as he trails Sweet by 56-points with fives races
left. "We're just going to keep racing hard and putting the pressure on
them. I know that we probably need a really bad night for him to make it
happen, so I'm just minding my own business. I'd love to get to 10 wins this
year, that's what is first on our mind right now."
Storming from ninth-to-second, Sheldon
Haudenschild ends his I-80 Speedway career with three
top-fives in three World of Outlaws starts at the track. The Stenhouse Jr. /
Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17 came on late in the running and cut
into Gravel's lead, but simply ran out of time.
"I love this place," Haudenschild told an energetic crowd. "I wish we
could keep it going and come back here every single year. Overall, a good
night for us. We rallied pretty well from Qualifying to Feature and had a
great car by the end. We've been trying some stuff as the season winds down
to find what we like best."
After battling for the lead early on, Carson
Macedo slipped back to finish third and claim his
Series-leading 25th podium in the Jason Johnson Racing #41. The Lemoore, CA
native never finished off the podium in three trips to I-80, finishing
second, third, and third at the track.
"There was a certain point where I thought I could win this deal tonight
and then the very next moment, I knew I was struggling," Macedo said on his
whirlwind 30-lapper. "I thought when I got to traffic that I would be able
to do something with David, but it only got tougher from there and Sheldon
got me then. All in all, a good run for us to get back on the podium
tonight."
Closing out the top-five at I-80 was James McFadden in the Roth
Motorsports #83 and Brad Sweet in the Kasey Kahne Racing #49, who now leads
the championship by 56 markers after losing 38-points over the last three
races to Gravel.
Rounding out the top-10 on Friday was Brock Zearfoss in sixth, Logan
Schuchart in seventh, Brian Brown in eighth, Donny Schatz in ninth, and
Giovanni Scelzi in 10th.
NOS NOTEBOOK (I-80
SPEEDWAY, 10/14/22)
David Gravel's 76th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series win brings him within three more from tying Brad Sweet (79) for 11th
on the All-Time Win List. He added I-80 Speedway as the 41st track he's won
at and Nebraska as the 23rd state he's won in.
Gravel opened the night with his 97th QuickTime Award, topping the final
My Place Hotels Qualifying session at I-80 Speedway with a run of 13.674
seconds. He's on the verge of joining Joey Saldana (157) and Donny Schatz
(106) as the only drivers to hit triple-digits in World of Outlaws
QuickTimes this century.
James McFadden (35th career), Brad Sweet (215th career), David Gravel
(207th career), and Spencer Bayston (12th career) topped NOS Energy Drink
Heat Races. Giovanni Scelzi won the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash to claim his
third pole position of the season.
UP NEXT (Sat) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is heading three hours south
tonight in anticipation of Saturday's showdown at Lakeside Speedway in
Kansas City, KS. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30
Laps) – 1. 2-David Gravel [2][$10,000]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
[9][$6,000]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo [3][$3,500]; 4. 83-James McFadden
[7][$2,800]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet [6][$2,500]; 6. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss
[10][$2,300]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart [16][$2,200]; 8. 21-Brian Brown
[5][$2,100]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz [15][$2,050]; 10. 18-Giovanni Scelzi
[1][$2,000]; 11. 5T-Ryan Timms [12][$1,600]; 12. 1A-Jacob Allen
[11][$1,400]; 13. 9-Kasey Kahne [17][$1,200]; 14. 8-Aaron Reutzel
[22][$1,100]; 15. 2KS-Ian Madsen [8][$1,050]; 16. 24-Garet Williamson
[14][$1,000]; 17. 20G-Noah Gass [20][$1,000]; 18. 3-Ayrton Gennetten
[13][$1,000]; 19. 1X-Jake Bubak [21][$1,000]; 20. 7S-Robbie Price
[24][$1,000]; 21. 22-Riley Goodno [18][$1,000]; 22. 1-Justin Henderson
[23][$1,000]; 23. 27-Carson McCarl [19][$1,000]; 24. 5-Spencer Bayston
[4][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: David Gravel 1-30. KSE Hard Charger
Award: 1S-Logan Schuchart[+9]
NEW Championship Standings (69/74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,610); 2. David Gravel (-56); 3. Carson
Macedo (-130); 4. Donny Schatz (-232); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-256); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-390); 7. James McFadden (-482); 8. Spencer Bayston (-602);
9. Jacob Allen (-694); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-962).
WHAT
TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Set for Final Midwest Weekend at I-80,
Lakeside
David Gravel Trailing Brad Sweet
by 66-Points in Championship Chase
GREENWOOD, NE - October 12, 2022 - The World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will take The Greatest Show on
Dirt to the Midwest for the final time in 2022 this weekend.
I-80 Speedway in
Greenwood, NE will host the penultimate race in track history on Friday,
October 14, while Lakeside
Speedway in Kansas City, KS welcomes the Series back for
the 20th appearance on Saturday, October 15.
All eyes down the stretch are glued on Brad
Sweet and David
Gravel, as they are locked in a two-horse race for the
$200,000 championship for the second year in a row. With six races
remaining, Gravel has cut down the championship deficit to a mere 66-points
as his hopes of a first-career title remain alive while Sweet continues to
pursue his fourth consecutive crown.
Let's preview what to watch for this
weekend on DIRTVision.com:
SOMEBODY'S CLOSER: Last weekend's Port Royal (PA)
Speedway doubleheader brought wholesale change to the championship chase as
Gravel chopped a whole 28 points out of Sweet's advantage - taking his
deficit from 94 to 66 points with six races remaining. The Big Game
Motorsports #2 made it happen with runs of fifth and third, while the Kasey
Kahne Racing #49 struggled in 13th and ninth.
While he's much closer than he was, Gravel's path to a first-career title
is still within the hands of Sweet, who controls his own destiny in this
season-long war. If Gravel were to win every remaining race, he would still
need Sweet to finish sixth or worse each time to make up the gap and
dethrone "The Big Cat."
A DNF is what could offer a massive shake-up, being that the difference
from winning to last place is 48-points. However, there's one problem with
that, Brad Sweet doesn't know how to DNF anymore. The three-time and
reigning World of Outlaws champion currently owns an absurd streak of
completing 164 straight races and 5,401 consecutive laps dating back to
2020.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS: When it comes to I-80 and Lakeside, Donny
Schatz and Brad Sweet - the only two active
champions - are the only two active drivers with a World of Outlaws win at
either track.
Sweet, who first experienced these tracks with the Tour 'n Topless Series
in the mid-2000s, has thrived since running with a wing on top. He's
finished in the top-10 of all five I-80 visits (5.6 AVG) with a win in 2020,
and he's finished in the top-10 of all nine Lakeside trips (5.5 AVG) with a
win in 2015.
Schatz, of Fargo, ND, rides an impressive streak as well with
eight-straight top-10s at I-80 and seven-straight top-10s at Lakeside for
the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15. The 10-time Series champion
topped Lakeside in 2015 and 2019, but amazingly enough, his triumph last
August at I-80 was his first in his 28th try.
STOPPING THE DROUGHT: A return to the east coast (4 of
the last 5 races won by non-platinum teams) has spurred some winless spells
for the full-time World of Outlaws teams that they hope to snap this
weekend.
Carson Macedo (11), Sheldon
Haudenschild (9), and David Gravel (6), the three-winningest
drivers on tour this year have not won since the opening weekend of
September in Washington.
The Shark Racing duo of Logan
Schuchart (4) and Jacob
Allen (4) have struggled since leaving the west coast,
where they last went back-to-back with a $25,000 Gold Cup triumph for the
#1A and a $21,000 Tom Tarlton Classic win for the #1S.
Other dry spells include Donny Schatz chasing his first win since his
11th Knoxville Nationals title in August, Brock
Zearfoss going for his second win of the season since
his first in July, and Spencer
Bayston eyeing his third of his rookie campaign and
first since June.
James McFadden, who is
currently seventh in points with 10 podiums, 20 top-fives, and 36 top-10s,
is still looking for his first win of the year and first since joining the
Roth Motorsports #83 team.
ONE LAST DANCE: Friday's trip to I-80 Speedway will mark
the final World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race in
history at the beloved Greenwood, NE 1/2-mile. It will serve as the opening
act to the last weekend of racing at the track with a Saturday show set to
end it all.
From 1995 to 2022, the Series hosted 33 Features at I-80 with Mark Kinser
(10), Danny Lasoski (5), Sammy Swindell (4), Steve Kinser (3), Stevie Smith
(2), Jac Haudenschild (2), and Joey Saldana (2) winning the most.
TOMAHAWK CHOP: While Lakeside Speedway resides across
the border in Kansas, many Missourians will be looking to defend what they
consider home turf on Saturday in Kansas City.
Brian Brown, of
Higginsville, MO, is trading in his Patrick Mahomes jersey for the FVP
Parts, Caseys General Stores #21, a driver and car that has previously
beaten the World of Outlaws at Lakeside in 2017.
Ayrton Gennetten, of
Versailles, MO, will contest his final weekend of 2022 in the family-owned
#3 this weekend. Last year, he saved his best for last when he led 20-plus
laps and nearly won his first-career World of Outlaws Feature at a different
1/2-mile - Devil's Bowl.
Hunter Schuerenberg,
of Sikeston, MO, and his brother-in-law Clinton
Boyles, of Greenwood, MO, will make it a family affair with
both expecting to sit behind the wheel at Lakeside - a track where both have
shined in non-wing competition.
POTENTIAL HISTORY: The World of Outlaws now sits at 13
multi-time winners in 2022 with Carson Macedo (11), Sheldon Haudenschild
(9), David Gravel (6), Brent Marks (5), Brad Sweet (5), Kyle Larson (4),
Jacob Allen (4), Logan Schuchart (4), Donny Schatz (3), Giovanni Scelzi (2),
Spencer Bayston (2), Lance Dewease (2), and Anthony Macri (2).
It's the second-most in Series history, trailing only 2002's group of 14
multi-time winners which included Steve Kinser (23), Danny Lasoski (17),
Mark Kinser (8), Joey Saldana (8), Daryn Pittman (6), Brad Furr (4), Jac
Haudenschild (3), Craig Dollansky (3), Tim Shaffer (3), Greg Hodnett (3),
Tyler Walker (3), Donny Schatz (2), Stevie Smith (2), and P.J. Chesson (2).
Currently, Brian Brown, Buddy Kofoid, Brock Zearfoss, and Rico Abreu are
the one-time winners closest to becoming the 14th multi-time victor.
THIS WEEKEND
AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, October 14 at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE
Saturday, October 15 at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, KS
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (68/74
Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (8,470 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-66 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-134 PTS); 4. 15-Donny Schatz (-224 PTS); 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
(-262 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-386 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-484
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-564 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-680 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-960 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (17
Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
6 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1A
3 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
2 wins – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
2 wins – Anthony Macri, Macri Motorsports #39M
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Rico Abreu, Rico Abreu Racing #24
FEATURE LAPS LED (30
Drivers):
307 laps – Brad Sweet
285 laps – Carson Macedo
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
186 laps – David Gravel
134 laps – Jacob Allen
123 laps – Brent Marks
119 laps – Kyle Larson
99 laps – Donny Schatz
72 laps – Spencer Bayston
70 laps – Logan Schuchart
61 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
52 laps – Brian Brown
49 laps – Anthony Macri
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
36 laps – Rico Abreu
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
30 laps – James McFadden
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck, Lance Dewease
13 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20
Drivers):
10 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*
4 QuickTimes – Jacob Allen
3 QuickTimes – Spencer Bayston, Giovanni Scelzi*
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, Rico Abreu,
Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (51
Drivers):
23 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
17 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Jacob Allen
16 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
14 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
13 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
6 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown
4 Heat Wins – Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney, Anthony Macri,
Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Marcus Dumesny, Matt Juhl, Corey
Day
1 Heat Win – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen,
Parker Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark Dobmeier, Mitchel Moles, Brooke
Tatnell, Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige Polyak, Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch,
Daryn Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Tim
Kaeding, Logan Seavey, Logan Wagner, Lance Dewease
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (60
Drivers):
39 Dashes – Brad Sweet
37 Dashes – David Gravel
36 Dashes – Carson Macedo
28 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
26 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Jacob Allen
24 Dashes – James McFadden
11 Dashes – Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss, Giovanni Scelzi
8 Dashes – Kraig Kinser
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason, Kasey Kahne
5 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown, Kerry Madsen, Tyler Courtney
4 Dashes – Robbie Price, Corey Day
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg,
Lance Dewease
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall
1 Dash – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady
Bacon, Matt Campbell, Ian Madsen, Cole Duncan, Parker Price-Miller, Austin
McCarl, Matt Juhl, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Robbie Price, Zeb Wise,
Ayrton Gennetten, Daryn Pittman, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Larry Wight,
Danny Varin, Marcus Dumesny, Mark Dobmeier, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell
Faccinto, Shane Golobic, Logan Seavey, Sye Lynch, Logan Wagner
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37
Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
3 LCS Wins – Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry
Madsen, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt, Brian Brown
1 LCS Win – Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Brent Marks,
DJ Foos, Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst, Robbie Price,
Giovanni Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Lachlan McHugh, Justin
Whittall, Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas, Joe B. Miller, Hunter
Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes, DJ Netto, Dylan Cisney
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (32
Drivers):
10 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Anthony
Macri, Freddie Rahmer
1 Hard Charger – Spencer Bayston, Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis
Philo, Kyle Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Larry
Wight, Tim Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson, Kerry Madsen,
Ryan Smith,
PODIUM FINISHES (32
Drivers):
24 Podiums – Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – David Gravel
16 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Podiums – Donny Schatz
13 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
10 Podiums – James McFadden, Jacob Allen
9 Podiums – Kyle Larson
8 Podiums – Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi, Lance Dewease
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Danny Dietrich
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler
Courtney, Paulie Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms, Logan Wagner
TOP 10 FINISHES (61
Drivers):
54 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
55 Top 10s – David Gravel
51 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
49 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
46 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
41 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
36 Top 10s – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
34 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
23 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
17 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri
12 Top 10s – Brent Marks
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
6 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne, Lance Dewease
5 Top 10s – Danny Dietrich
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Corey Day, Dominic Scelzi
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Trey Starks, Ryan
Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic, DJ Netto
1 Top 10 – Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan, Cale
Thomas, Cole Macedo, Mark Dobmeier, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno,
Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer,
Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh, Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel
Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justin Sanders, Lee Jacobs, Logan Wagner,
Justin Whittall, Sye Lynch, Ryan Smith, Lucas Wolfe
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
63. Fri, Sept. 16 / Keller Auto Speedway / Hanford, CA / Logan Schuchart (4)
64. Fri, Sept. 23 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
65. Sat, Sept. 24 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
66. Fri, Sept. 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (2)
67. Fri, Oct. 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
68. Sat, Oct. 8 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Anthony Macri (2)
69. Fri, Oct. 14 / I-80 Speedway / Greenwood, NE / $10,000-to-win
70. Sat, Oct. 15 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / $10,000-to-win
71. Sat, Oct. 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA /
$75,000-to-win
72. Wed, Nov. 2 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
73. Fri, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
74. Sat, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $25,000-to-win
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Midget Champion to be Crowned in Oklahoma Tripleheader
Daum leads Wiedeman by 48 points as Series turns to
Port City, I-44
TULSA, OK – Oct. 11, 2022 – The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series
presented by Toyota will crown its first-ever champion as the
tour makes its debut in the Sooner State this weekend.
Port City Raceway kicks off the weekend with the third
annual Donnie Ray Crawford Sooner State 55 on Thursday,
Oct. 13, paying $5,555 to the winner. The race honors Donnie Ray
Crawford – a multi-time champion and racer in the Oklahoma Micro
Sprint and Midget ranks who passed away in 2012 at the age of
24.
The Series then heads to
I-44 Riverside Speedway in Oklahoma City for the 18th annual
Charlene Meents Memorial on Fri-Sat, Oct. 14-15. This
two-day event pays $4,000 to Friday’s winner and $5,000 on
Saturday, honoring longtime MARA Midgets officer and race
official Charlene Meents.
The $10,000 check and championship trophy will be hoisted at the
conclusion of Saturday night’s events. Multiple drivers are
still in the hunt to become the Series’ inaugural season
champion, which is poised to come right down to the wire.
Tickets for all three events will be available at the gate on
race day. If you can’t be at the track, watch every lap live on
DIRTVision.
Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this
weekend:
JUST A NUMBER – In its first year of operation,
the Xtreme Outlaw Midget circuit has seen a wide array of
winners, boasting a list of seven different names going to
Victory Lane in the first seven races.
Gavan Boschele (14), Taylor Reimer (22), Jade Avedisian (15),
Chance Crum (25), Michael Pickens (39), Chase McDermand (22),
and Bryant Wiedeman (17) have all graced Victory Lane thus far,
combing for an average age of 22 years old. It’s a sign of youth
that has defined the Midget world this year and offers a look
toward the Series’ future leaders.
With the number of Oklahoma and other Midwest-based teams
expected to enter this weekend’s events, the odds of an eighth,
ninth, or even 10th different winner is considerable. Bixby,
OK-driver Cannon McIntosh is the highest-ranked driver in the
Midget realm without an Xtreme Outlaw win, and is poised to
change that this weekend, having won a whopping 11 of 22 POWRi
National Midget League Features he’s started this year.
FINISHING THE JOB – Consistency has been the
name of the game for Xtreme Outlaw points leader Zach Daum.
Top-10 finishes in all seven races has been the foundation for
his 48-point lead over Bryant Wiedeman, while five top-five runs
have held it into the final weekend of competition.
Though the 48-point gap is not grounds to crown him Series
champion, Daum, of Pocahontas, IL, has managed the pressure of
championship points chases before, having won the 2013, 2014 and
2016 POWRi National Midget titles – most of any driver.
Daum has been solid in POWRi competition this year as well,
posting four top-five finishes in nine starts and is the only
driver with less than 10 starts inside the top-20 in POWRi
National points.
ON THE RISE – Posting his best finish in the
most recent Series event at Davenport Speedway in August, Kyle
Jones could be a contender for his first Xtreme Outlaw win this
weekend.
Jones, the 29-year-old from Kennedale, TX, won the most recent
Midget event held at Port City one month ago, besting “PCR
Posse” members Jonathan Beason and Andrew Felker in POWRi West
Midget League action. He’s also sitting fourth in Xtreme points
with four top-10s in seven races and is one of five drivers to
qualify for all seven Features thus far.
TWO TITLES? – Bryant Wiedeman rides 48 points
out of the lead in the Xtreme Outlaw standings and is the most
recent winner with the Series, taking the checkers on night #2
of the August doubleheader at Davenport Speedway.
Though he’s never won at Port City, he ran second to Buddy
Kofoid at the POWRi National Midget event there in March. He
does have a win at I-44, putting it in Victory Lane in a POWRi
Outlaw Micro Sprint race there in October 2020.
The defending POWRi National Midget champion will need three
strong runs this weekend if he wants to catch Daum in points and
collect national Midget championships in consecutive years – an
impressive feat for the 17-year-old Kansan.
GOT THE POWR – Currently sitting third in
Xtreme Outlaw points, 16-year-old Brenham Crouch comes into the
weekend as the POWRi National Midget points leader by a hefty
510 points over second-place Taylor Reimer with only four races
remaining.
While he currently rides 93 points behind in the Xtreme
standings, he’s not mathematically out of the title fight yet.
With some good finishes and a few misfortunes from his
competitors, Crouch could potentially walk out of Oklahoma with
both national Midget titles in-hand.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
When and Where
Thursday, October 13 at Port City Raceway in Tulsa, OK
Friday & Saturday, October 14-15 at I-44 Riverside Speedway in
Oklahoma City, OK
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CURRENT STANDINGS (7/10 Nights):
1. 9M-Zach Daum (1,464 PTS); 2. 01-Bryant Wiedeman (-48 PTS); 3.
97-Brenham Crouch (-93 PTS); 4. 7U-Kyle Jones (-143 PTS); 5.
25K-Taylor Reimer (-200 PTS); 6. 26-Chance Crum (-208 PTS); 7.
71K-Dominic Gorden (-291 PTS); 8. 84-Jade Avedisian (-331 PTS);
9. 72J-Sam Johnson (-389 PTS); 10. 61-Jacob Denney (-407 PTS).
TOYOTA FEATURE WINNERS (7 Drivers):
1 win – Gavan Boschele (Mooresville, NC) / Keith
Kunz/Curb-Agajanian #5
1 win – Taylor Reimer (Bixby, OK) / Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
#25K
1 win – Jade Avedisian (Clovis, CA) / CB Industries #84
1 win – Chance Crum (Snohomish, WA) / Rudeen Racing #26
1 win – Michael Pickens (Auckland, NZ) / Dave Mac Dalby
Motorsports #08
1 win – Chase McDermand (Springfield, IL) / Reinbold-Underwood
Motorsports #19AZ
1 win – Bryant Wiedeman (Colby, KS) / Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian
#01
FEATURE LAPS LED (11 Drivers):
50 Laps – Bryant Wiedeman
39 Laps – Cannon McIntosh
31 Laps – Jade Avedisian
27 Laps – Jacob Denney
20 Laps – Chance Crum
18 Laps – Chase McDermand
10 Laps – Gavan Boschele
10 Laps – Karter Sarff
5 Laps – Michael Pickens
4 Laps – Jesse Love
1 Lap – Kyle Jones
WHITZ QUICKTIME AWARDS (5 Drivers):
2 QuickTimes – Michael Pickens, Taylor Reimer
1 QuickTime –Kyle Larson, Hayden Reinbold, Cannon McIntosh
HEAT RACE WINS (17 Drivers):
5 Heat Wins – Brenham Crouch
3 Heat Wins – Cannon McIntosh, Kyle Jones, Chase McDermand
2 Heat Wins – Bryant Wiedeman
1 Heat Win – Nick Drake, Ryan Timms, Jace Park, Taylor Reimer,
Joe B. Miller, Jacob Denney, Michael Pickens, Karter Sarff, Cade
Lewis, Jesse Love, Daison Pursley, Gavin Miller
K1 LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (7 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Ethan Mitchell
1 LCS Win – Kyle Larson, Brent Crews, Kaylee Bryson, Chase
Briscoe, Dominic Gorden, Bryant Wiedeman
TJ FORGED HARD CHARGER AWARDS (6 Drivers):
2 Hard Chargers – Bryant Wiedeman
1 Hard Charger – Dominic Gorden, Rylan Gray, Zach Daum, Kyle
Jones, Chance Crum
PODIUM FINISHES (15 Drivers):
4 Podiums – Zach Daum
3 Podiums – Jacob Denney
2 Podiums – Michael Pickens
1 Podium – Gavan Boschele, Nick Drake, Taylor Reimer, Jade
Avedisian, Brenham Crouch, Ethan Mitchell, Chance Crum, Karter
Sarff, Chase McDermand, Dominic Gorden, Bryant Wiedeman, Kyle
Jones
TOP 10 FINISHES (32 Drivers):
7 Top 10s – Zach Daum
6 Top 10s – Bryant Wiedeman
5 Top 10s – Brenham Crouch, Jacob Denney
4 Top 10s – Taylor Reimer, Kyle Jones
3 Top 10s – Chance Crum, Chase McDermand
2 Top 10s – Nick Hoffman, Ethan Mitchell, Brent Crews, Karter
Sarff, Michael Pickens, Dominic Gorden, Cannon McIntosh, Daison
Pursley, Gavin Miller
1 Top 10 – Gavan Boschele, Nick Drake, Sam Johnson, Carson
Kvapil, Kaylee Bryson, Rylan Gray, Chase Briscoe, Jade Avedisian,
Jake Neuman, Joe B. Miller, Kaidon Brown, Jace Park, Jerry Coons
Jr., Jesse Love, Mitchell Davis
2022 XTREME OUTLAW MIDGET SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Tues, May 24 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Gavan
Boschele (1)
2. Wed, May 25 / Millbridge Speedway / Salisbury, NC / Taylor
Reimer (1)
3. Sun, June 26 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL /
Jade Avedisian (1)
4. Fri, Aug. 5 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely,
MO / Chance Crum (1)
5. Sat, Aug. 6 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely,
MO / Michael Pickens (1)
6. Fri, Aug. 26 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Chase
McDermand (1)
7. Fri, Aug. 27 / Davenport Speedway / Davenport, IA / Bryant
Wiedeman (1)
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The Xtreme
Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners,
including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E Insulation
(Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota (Presenting
sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier)
and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include:
DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged and Whitz Racing
Products.
Zach Daum eyes history, wins at inaugural Xtreme Outlaw
Midget championship finale
While
consistency has made Daum the championship points leader, he
doesn’t want to be a winless champion
TULSA, OK (Oct. 12, 2022) – Zach Daum knows what it takes to win
a title, already a three-time National Midget champion, but this
weekend is a once-in-a-lifetime championship opportunity for
him.
The Pocahontas, IL native enters the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw
Midget Series pres. by Toyota championship finale, triple header
weekend, with a 48-point lead over Bryant Wiedeman and 93-point
lead over third-place Brenham Crouch.
While the points battle may not be decided until the final
lap of the season Saturday night, Daum has been a master of
consistently this season. In seven starts, he’s yet to finish
outside the top 10 – currently the only driver with that stat
– and five of those are top-fives finishes. However, he’s yet to
win.
The championship is his main goal, but Daum doesn’t want to
end the season as a winless champion. He’ll have three chances
to change that with the Series racing – in conjunction with
POWRi – at Port City Raceway, Thursday, Oct. 13, and I-44
Riverside Speedway, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15.
“Hopefully, we can go and win all three,” Daum said. “That
would be ideal. We haven’t won in a Midget all year. We’ve given
a few away. Not just with the Xtreme deal. I feel like in USAC,
too, we’ve given a few away that maybe if the stars aligned
should have won. Those hurt a little bit. I’d like to get a
couple more wins before the end of the year. Just get something.
I hate being the guy that wins the championship but doesn’t win
the race.
"It can be done and there is a model for consistency in that
but at the end of the day the only thing that matters in racing
is winning. I would really like to get Bundy (Mitchell, his team
owner) a win. That would mean a lot to me.”
Daum ran with the USAC National Midget tour at Port City in
April, finishing ninth and 11th, respectively. He hasn’t run a
national Midget race at I-44 since 2020 when he ran there with
the POWRI National Midget tour, finishing 18th and 16th in the
two-day event.
Despite that, he’s still confident he and the Bundy Built
Motorsports team can enter with a shot at sweeping the weekend.
“Our car is pretty good right now,” Daum said. “The motors,
we’re making good headway on the motors this year. I fully
expect us to be in contention again and hopefully wrap up the
championship.
“Our motor program, we’ve been working some kinks out. We
feel like we’ve worked out something here with the latest
motor.”
Even though the points battle is still close with three races
to go, Daum said he isn’t focusing on “points racing.”
“Any time I think about points I end up screwing myself,” he
said. “You know, I kind of race that way every night. If you
feel like you have a car you can go win races with, when you go
out that night, you have to go after the win.”
The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series championship will pay $10,000
to the winner, and due to Daum’s consistently good finishes,
he’s already made more than that this season. He credits the
Xtreme Outlaw Series for boasting higher than normal paydays
throughout the field, saying it’s helped “revive” Midget racing.
If he can sweep the weekend, he’ll also add another $14,555
to his pocket as the Donnie Ray Crawford Sooner State 55 at Port
City will pay $5,555 to win, the first night of the Meents
Memorial at I-44 will pay $4,000 to win and the final night will
pay $5,000 to win.
Aside from the money, Daum eyes a chance to write his name in
history. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to look back 30 years
from now and say he was the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget
Series champion.
“It’ll definitely be something cool,” Daum said. “Something
we can hopefully look back on in 30 years and go, ‘Hey, I won
the inaugural one.’ Hopefully, it is still going that long.
Hopefully do what (Rich) Vogler did at Chili Bowl, getting to
look back at having won the inaugural one.
“Hopefully something like that, that just grows. Which I
think it is going to. If they can keep paying good purses, keep
going to new racetracks, I think it is going to keep Midget
racing alive. It would be awesome to say next year I’m the
reigning champion and hopefully in 30 years get to say I was the
first one.”
If you can't make it to the events, you can watch all the
action live on
DIRTVision – either on DIRTVision.com or by downloading the
DIRTVision App.
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The Xtreme
Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and partners,
including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E Insulation
(Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota (Presenting
sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier)
and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other partners include:
DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged and Whitz Racing
Products.
Macri is First Driver Since 1979 to Win First Two WoO Features
Back-to-Back
PORT ROYAL, PA - October 8, 2022 - It took Anthony Macri more than five
years and 60 starts to win his first-career World of Outlaws NOS Energy
DrinkSprint Car Series Feature; then it only took him another 23 hours to
quickly top his second.
The 23-year-old sensation earned his 23rd win of 2022 on Saturday night,
doing so in spectacular fashion as swept the Nittany Showdown at
Pennsylvania's Port Royal Speedway to bank a $25,000 weekend on home turf.
Unlike Friday's flag-to-flag domination, Saturday's score required much
more of a battle as the Dillsburg, PA native went toe-to-toe with Myerstown,
PA's Brent Marks. The duo swapped slider-after-slider for three laps near
the midway point, but Macri's #39M ultimately prevailed on Lap 15 and never
looked back.
It was the perfect exclamation point on what has easily been the most
incredible season of Macri's young career. He's the winningest driver in the
country, he won the $60,000 Tuscarora 50 last month, now he's a back-to-back
World of Outlaws winner; and the year still isn't officially over.
"It's honestly incredible," Macri remarked on his year. "This is
something that I didn't think was ever feasible. It's a testament to how
hard this team works and the effort we put in. We had a great car all night
long again. I had to kind of wait for Brent [Marks] to hit dirty air or a
restart to make a move on him. I knew I needed to turn the wick up, but
mainly keep it out of the fence once I got by him.
I don't know what it is, honestly, that has changed for us. Nothing
specific is different, I'm pretty sure this car is leftover from last year.
I think it's just been a mindset thing for this group. I finally started to
get my head out of my butt more often, too. It's unreal."
After leading the opening 14 laps, Brent Marks slipped back to earn
runner-up honors with his eighth podium of the year in World of Outlaws
competition. It was a strong rebound for the Murray-Marks #19 after leaving
on the wrecker during Friday's Feature.
"This kind of feels like a win after these last two races," Marks
mentioned. "We had a good car all night long, but the #39M is just so good
here. It's a unique setup for this track and they have it nailed down. I
felt like we had a winning car, but we're not as good as them right now. I'm
proud of this team for all the adversity we've faced lately."
Finishing third and snapping the PA Posse's streak of podium sweeps at
Port Royal was David Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports #2. Across both
nights, he chopped off 28 points in the championship chase and now sits only
66-points behind Brad Sweet with six nights remaining.
"Anything is possible," Gravel noted on the title pursuit. "I'm really
proud of our effort this weekend. It feels good to be competitive at a place
like this against these guys. They're just willing to go to that next level
here that I'm not as comfortable with yet. Once we get to race here more and
more, I think I'll get used to it down the road."
Closing out the top-five at Port Royal was 10-time World of Outlaws
champion, Donny Schatz, in fourth, and 121-time Port Royal winner, Lance
Dewease, finishing fifth.
Rounding out the top-10 on Saturday was Danny Dietrich in sixth, Lucas
Wolfe in seventh, James McFadden in eighth, Brad Sweet in ninth, and Kasey
Kahne in tenth.
NOS NOTEBOOK (PORT ROYAL SPEEDWAY, 10/8/22)
After becoming the 148th different winner in World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Drink Sprint Car Series history on Friday, Anthony Macri became the 98th
different driver to win multiple races with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
Macri is the fourth driver in Series history to win his first two career
Features in back-to-back fashion, and the first to do so in more than 3,400+
races. He joins an iconic list including Lynn Paxton (1979), Steve Smith
(1978), and Doug Wolfgang (1978).
Macri almost made it a perfect night as he topped My Place Hotels
Qualifying and his NOS Energy Drink Heat Race, but barely missed out on the
DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash win to Brent Marks.
UP NEXT (Fri-Sat) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series will make their final trip to the Midwest next weekend with stops at
I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, NE on Friday, October 14, and then Lakeside
Speedway in Kansas City, KS on Saturday, October 15. Fans can BUY TICKETS
HERE, or watch every lap LIVE on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30 Laps) – 1. 39M-Anthony Macri (2); 2.
19-Brent Marks (1); 3. 2-David Gravel (4); 4. 15-Donny Schatz (5); 5.
69K-Lance Dewease (12); 6. 48-Danny Dietrich (10); 7. 5W-Lucas Wolfe (13);
8. 83-James McFadden (7); 9. 49-Brad Sweet (3); 10. 9-Kasey Kahne (17); 11.
18-Giovanni Scelzi (18); 12. 41-Carson Macedo (11); 13. 23-Devon Borden (8);
14. 42-Sye Lynch (16); 15. 55-Mike Wagner (21); 16. 1A-Jacob Allen (20); 17.
6D-Ryan Smith (26); 18. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild (15); 19. 11K-Kraig Kinser
(24); 20. 73-Scotty Thiel (22); 21. 7S-Robbie Price (23); 22. 1S-Logan
Schuchart (9); 23. 67-Justin Whittall (14); 24. 8-Freddie Rahmer (19); 25.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (27); 26. 5-Spencer Bayston (6); 27. 45-Jeff Halligan
(25).
NEW Championship Standings (68/74 Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,470); 2.
David Gravel (-66); 3. Carson Macedo (-134); 4. Donny Schatz (-224); 5.
Sheldon Haudenschild (-262); 6. Logan Schuchart (-386); 7. James McFadden
(-484); 8. Spencer Bayston (-564); 9. Jacob Allen (-680); 10. Brock Zearfoss
(-960).
FINALLY: Anthony Macri Aces Port Royal Speedway for Long-Awaited First World
of Outlaws Win
Anthony Macri, Lance Dewease,
Logan Wagner Lead PA Posse Podium Sweep
PORT ROYAL, PA - October 7, 2022 - After five years of
trying, Anthony Macri can
finally breathe a sigh of relief - he did it, he's a World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series winner.
Before his latest accomplishment, the 23-year-old was already considered
one of the most respected racers in the country. He's a Tuscarora 50
champion, an 11-time winner with the All Star Circuit of Champions, and the
winningest Sprint Car driver this year, however, a victory against The
Greatest Show on Dirt had always eluded him.
That is no longer the case, though. "The Concrete Kid" dominated all 25
laps at Port
Royal Speedway on Friday night, running away from the
likes of 10-time World of Outlaws champion Donny
Schatz and PA Posse legend Lance
Dewease to earn a long-awaited and much-appreciated first
career win with the Series.
Along the way, the Dillsburg, PA native led a 1-2-3-4 finish for the PA
Posse with Lance Dewease, Logan Wagner,
and Justin Whittall following
the #39M to the line. It's his 20th career 410 Sprint Car win at "The Speed
Palace," tying Junior Ritchey for 15th on the track's All-Time Win List.
"It seems like Ryan [Hand] and I have hit on something here," Macri said
on his dominant race car. "We tried something in Hot Laps and Qualifying,
but it wasn't what we wanted and we switched back to our regular stuff and
it felt stout from there. I just knew that I needed to keep my head on my
shoulders for 25 laps and not do anything stupid tonight. I'm so glad it
paid off."
Macri was never challenged through the opening half as he built a 3+
second lead through lap traffic, but the only caution of the race on Lap 16
changed all that. Restarting with nine laps left and 121-time Port Royal
winner, Lance Dewease, hot on his heels, the kid knew he would have his
hands full.
"I really, really didn't want to see that caution," Macri mentioned on
seeing the #69K in second. "Knowing Lance [Dewease] was in second definitely
got into my head a bit. I wasn't sure what to do on that restart, but
thankfully it worked out. He slid me that one point but I already decided
there was no way I was lifting for this one. Once I realized the car was
better on the bottom I felt more comfortable in the final few laps."
Fending off two attempts for the lead from Dewease, Macri held on to
become the 148th different winner in World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series history.
Falling short of back-to-back World of Outlaws wins, 57-year-old Lance
Dewease, of Fayetteville, PA, settled for runner-up honors aboard the Kreitz
Racing #69K. It's the second-straight year that Dewease finished a close P2
on the opening night of the Nittany Showdown.
"Anthony [Macri] is really good around this place and what makes him
dangerous is he can run the bottom now," Dewease joked. "I had a lane
through the middle of turns one and two where I could get runs at him, but I
was no good in turns three and four. I actually thought I had him passed
that one time, but there is nobody better at running the wall than him and
he drove right around us. It's a neat deal to race with him considering the
age difference. I'm not upset with second tonight."
Rounding out the podium and completing a PA Posse sweep of the top-three
was Logan Wagner, of Harrisonville, PA. The newly-crowned five-time track
champion of Port Royal capped his night with a career-best effort, landing
his first World of Outlaws podium finish in the Zemco Racing #1.
"Could've, should've, would've," Wagner noted on the Dash draw impacting
his run. "More importantly, we got that PA Posse podium sweep tonight. I'm
sure our fans are proud of that. This whole deal is a group effort and I
can't say thanks enough to the people who make this happen. I hope we can
find a little something and come back stronger tomorrow."
Extending the Posse's reign to make it a 1-2-3-4 finish was Justin
Whittall, of Southampton, NJ, who primarily races in Central Pennsylvania
all year. The 21-year-old landed on the front row and outlasted every
full-time Outlaw in only his eighth Series start aboard the #67.
David Gravel, who finished
fifth, trimmed down Brad Sweet's championship lead to 74-points with seven
races remaining. The Watertown, CT native will get another chance to cut
into that margin in Saturday's finale at Port Royal as he continues to chase
his first World of Outlaws championship in the Big Game Motorsports #2.
Closing out the top-10 on Friday was Donny
Schatz in sixth, Spencer
Bayston in seventh, Sye
Lynch with a career-best eighth, Ryan
Smith earned his first top-10 since 2019 running ninth, and Carson
Macedo ran 10th to make it back-to-back top-10s at Port
Royal, where the Jason Johnson Racing #41 previously struggled.
NOS NOTEBOOK (PORT
ROYAL SPEEDWAY, 10/7/22)
Anthony Macri's victory makes him the 148th different winner in the
45-year history of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
He joins Buddy Kofoid as the second first-time winner in 2022, bringing the
Series to 17 different winners this season.
Four drivers within the top-10 on Friday night established a new
career-best finish with the World of Outlaws: Anthony Macri (1st), Logan
Wagner (3rd), Justin Whittal (4th), and Sye Lynch (8th).
Spencer Bayston, who won last year's Nittany Showdown finale, opened the
night by earning his fourth career World of Outlaws QuickTime Award. The
leading Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year contender circled Port Royal in
15.597-seconds during My Place Hotels Qualifying,
James McFadden (34th career), Logan Wagner (3rd career), Lance Dewease
(50th career), and Anthony Macri (7th career) topped NOS Energy Drink Heat
Races. Macri also won the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash to earn his third pole
position. Brian Brown earned the MicroLite Last Chance Showdown win for the
second time this year. Logan Schuchart scored his eighth KSE Hard Charger
Award of the season.
UP NEXT (Sat) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will be back at Port Royal
Speedway in Port Royal, PA tomorrow, Saturday, October 8, for the
$15,000-to-win finale of the Nittany Showdown. Please be sure to make note
of an early start time to the Outlaws vs. Posse battle with Hot Laps
scheduled to go green at 5pm due to colder temperatures. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (25
Laps) – 1. 39M-Anthony Macri [1][$10,000]; 2. 69K-Lance Dewease
[4][$5,500]; 3. 1-Logan Wagner [8][$3,200]; 4. 67-Justin Whittall
[2][$2,600]; 5. 2-David Gravel [9][$2,350]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz [3][$2,150];
7. 5-Spencer Bayston [5][$2,100]; 8. 42-Sye Lynch [7][$1,950]; 9. 6D-Ryan
Smith [13][$1,900]; 10. 41-Carson Macedo [10][$1,850]; 11. 48-Danny Dietrich
[15][$1,400]; 12. 83-James McFadden [6][$1,200]; 13. 49-Brad Sweet
[11][$1,000]; 14. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [18][$950]; 15. 1A-Jacob Allen [14][$900];
16. 18-Giovanni Scelzi [19][$900]; 17. 55-Mike Wagner [17][$900]; 18.
1S-Logan Schuchart [25][$]; 19. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [23][$900]; 20.
5C-Dylan Cisney [26][$]; 21. 21-Brian Brown [21][$900]; 22. 23-Devon Borden
[22][$900]; 23. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [16][$900]; 24. 7S-Robbie Price
[20][$900]; 25. 17B-Steve Buckwalter [24][$900]; 26. 19-Brent Marks
[12][$900]. Lap Leaders: Anthony Macri 1-25. KSE Hard Charger
Award: 1S-Logan Schuchart[+7]
NEW Championship Standings (67/74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,338); 2. David Gravel (-78); 3. Carson
Macedo (-128); 4. Donny Schatz (-234); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-244); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-360); 7. James McFadden (-486); 8. Spencer Bayston (-534);
9. Jacob Allen (-666); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-930).
Unfavorable weather at Atomic Speedway cancels this weekend’s Xtreme
Outlaw events
WAVERLY, OH (Oct. 5, 2022) – With forecasted freezing temperatures in the
low 30’s at Atomic Speedway this weekend, track and Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car
Series officials have decided to cancel this weekend's events, (Oct. 7-8).
This decision was made with the fans, competitors, and their equipment in
mind.
It will not be made up.
Those who purchased tickets in advance to the event can contact the
speedway at 740-703-9749.
The Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series presented by Low-E Insulation will
conclude its inaugural championship season at Devil’s Bowl Speedway for the
Texas Non-Wing Nationals, Oct. 28-29. For more information on the event,
CLICK HERE.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
1 MONTH ALERT: All Dirt Roads Lead to World of Outlaws
World Finals, Nov. 2-5
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models and Super
DIRTcar Series will bring an extra day of fun this year
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 3, 2022) – Fireworks will light the sky
while three drivers lift their championship trophies with pride at the
conclusion of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at
Charlotte. But, prior is a week full of activities.
The World of Outlaws World Finals has expanded to four days
of on track action this year, Nov. 2-5, adding to the fan experience and
giving drivers another chance to gain points toward their championship
dreams – and earn more money with a more than $600,000 overall purse.
Highlighting the event will again be the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Series and Super DIRTcar Series.
TICKETS: CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE
The event commences Tuesday, Nov. 2, with the Hauler Load-In Parade and PRN
Kick-off Party, featuring driver interviews, race cars and live music. Then,
Wednesday, Nov. 3, will mark the first day of on-track action for the World
of Outlaws Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws Late Models.
And while the Super DIRTcar Series may not have on track
action, its drivers will line the front stretch for a two-hour Fan Fest (2
to 4pm ET) before racing action, allowing fans to get up close to their
favorite drivers and cars. World of Outlaws fans will have the same
opportunity the next two days with a Fan Fest (from 2 to 4pm ET each night)
for the Sprint Car drivers on Thursday and one for the Late Model drivers on
Friday.
Thursday, Nov. 3, will see Feature action for the World of
Outlaws Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series, while Friday, Nov. 5, will
host Features for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Series.
Then, three champions will be crowned on Saturday, Nov. 5,
with a massive night of action. Points accumulated from the previous nights
will determine the Heat Race lineups for each Series. After competing for
$15,000-to-win races during the weekday races, both World of Outlaws series
will battle for $25,000-to-win in Saturday’s Feature. The Super DIRTcar
Series will compete for $10,000 paydays during the week and $15,000 in the
finale.
Before the Features, the famed 4X3 Wide Salute, placing the
fields for the World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series on track at the
same time, will grace the speedway for the most iconic photo opportunity in
motorsports.
FULL SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE
CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars – Three-time and defending champion Brad Sweet,
of Grass Valley, CA, has positioned himself well to try and claim his fourth
straight Series title currently leading second-place David Gravel by 94
points with eight races left.
While Sweet has the fourth most wins this season of all
drivers, he and his Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 team have been
the masters of consistency this year. Sweet has boasted a fifth-place
average finish and his worst finish, so far, is 16th at the season opening
race.
However, if Sweet slips and allows Gravel to catch him
before World Finals, the championship picture could look vastly different.
Sweet has yet to win at The Dirt Track at Charlotte while the 4/10-mile
track is one of Gravel’s best.
Gravel also has to worry about holding off third-place
Carson Macedo. The California native is 40 points behind Gravel and has the
most wins, so far, this season with 11.
World of Outlaws Late Models – In his fourth full-time
season with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models,
Dennis Erb Jr. is nearing his first Series championship.
Erb is having a career year, holding a season high for wins,
top fives and top 10s. His consistency has helped propel him to the top of
the leader board, ahead of Rookie of the Year contenders Tanner English and
Max Blair – who will be battling for the title until the final lap of the
season.
Three more races are left for the Late Models to set the
stage for their all-out championship brawl at Charlotte.
Super DIRTcar Series – Eight-time and defending Super
DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard is poised to win a historic ninth
Series title this year. He currently holds a 155-point lead over 2019 Series
champion Mat Williamson. However, the Series’ next race could turn the
championship battle on its head like it did in 2019.
The 50th Running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week (Oct.
3-9) is the last race for the Super DIRTcar Series before World Finals and
unlike other Series events it’s a double points event. In 2019, Sheppard had
an issue that took him out of the race while Williamson won. That allowed
Williamson to close drastically in points and then beat Sheppard at World
Finals for the Series title.
So, while Sheppard has a comfortable point lead now, the
Series championship is far from settled.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap
of the World of Outlaws World Finals live on DIRTVision – either at
DIRTVision.com or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
WHAT
TO WATCH FOR: Outlaws & Posse Transition to Port Royal's Speed Palace This
Weekend
Only Eight Races Left in 2022
World of Outlaws Campaign
PORT ROYAL, PA - October 5, 2022 - Another doubleheader
in The Keystone State awaits The Greatest Show on Dirt this
weekend.
The World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and PA Posse will take their fierce
rivalry through the Tuscarora Mountain range and into Juniata County for a
second and third visit this year to "The Speed Palace" on Friday and
Saturday, October 7-8.
Spreading the Nittany Showdown across two nights at Port
Royal Speedway, the locals will host the travelers with
a $15,000-to-win prize available in Saturday's finale at the
highly-acclaimed 1/2-mile.
Let's take a look at what to watch for
this weekend on DIRTVision.com:
THE FOUR S's: Sweet, Schatz, Schuchart, and Spencer
enter this weekend as the only four full-timers with a World of Outlaws win
recorded at Port Royal Speedway.
Brad Sweet, who triumphed
at "The Speed Palace" in 2014, has since struggled a bit at the 1/2-mile. In
his last five starts at the track, "The Big Cat" averages an 11.1 finish
with only one top-10 to his credit. The Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts
#49 team looks to turn that around this weekend as they continue to chase a
fourth consecutive World of Outlaws championship.
Donny Schatz, a
four-time winner at Port Royal, remains the winningest driver at the track
through 18 World of Outlaws appearances. The Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanain
Racing #15 was a frontrunner during July's stop before a delaminated tire
hurt his chances at a fifth win, something he gets two opportunities for
this weekend in the Advance Auto Parts, Ford Performance entry.
Logan Schuchart earned his
second-career World of Outlaws win at Port Royal in 2016, and always savors
every chance to race in front of his home state. The Hanover, PA native,
along with nephew and Shark Racing teammate, Jacob
Allen, is aiming for a second Pennsylvania win for the
Bobby Allen-led group in 2022 this weekend.
Spencer Bayston, the
freshest of the four faces, enters as the defending winner of the Nittany
Showdown after topping last year's $15,000 Feature in dominant fashion. It
was only his fourth start with CJB Motorsports, but now the pairing returns
in a much more familiar state as the Lebanon, IN 24-year-old leads the Kevin
Gobrecht Rookie of the Year chase with two wins to his credit in 2022.
THE CONCRETE KID: It's not a matter of "if" Anthony
Macri wins a World of Outlaws race, but only "when" he does
it, and that could potentially be this weekend. Among his nation-best 21
victories this year, eight have come at Port Royal Speedway; including a
near-perfect five-for-six in All Star Circuit of Champions action at the
1/2-mile.
Through 60 starts with the Series, Macri is up to 26 top-10 finishes, 15
top-five results, and seven podium appearances - with three of those coming
at "The Speed Palace." The Dillsburg, PA native banked $60,000 in a
miraculous come-from-behind win at the Tuscarora 50 last month and now hopes
to add a triumph against The Greatest Show on Dirt to his resume. A win
would not only be his first with the World of Outlaws, but his 20th at Port
Royal - making him the 15th different driver to reach that mark.
DRIVE FOR FIVE: It's official - Logan
Wagner now owns five consecutive championship seasons at
Port Royal Speedway, the longest streak in the storied history of the
Juniata County 1/2-mile. The Harrisonville, PA native is up to third
all-time in track championships, trailing only Keith Kauffman (13) and Lance
Dewease (6).
The pilot of the Zemco Racing #1 now turns his attention to the World of
Outlaws this weekend as the so-called "One Track Wonder" gets to defend home
turf against the brightest stars in Sprint Car Racing. The 31-year-old local
ace is a two-time top-10 finisher with the Series and qualified for the
DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash in both races last year at Port Royal. He'll try
to build on a five-win campaign as he gets his next chance at bettering his
career-best ninth with the Series.
ENDING THE DROUGHT: Along with Macri and Wagner,
Pennsylvania's best will be out in full force with hopes of ending the PA
Posse's dry spell at Port Royal Speedway in World of Outlaws competition.
It's been 10 races since the locals last won an Outlaw show at their own
"Palace," and that was in 2014 at the hands of Kunkletown's Ryan Smith. Over
that span, they've come close time and time again, though.
Danny Dietrich, of
Gettysburg, PA, Lance Dewease,
of Fayetteville, PA, and Brent Marks,
of Myerstown, PA, have each finished runner-up in World of Outlaws events at
Port Royal since 2020. All three drivers have triumphed at "The Speed
Palace" this year and are guaranteed contenders for the win come Friday and
Saturday.
Additional names to keep an eye on include Freddie Rahmer, Mike Wagner,
Dylan Cisney, Jeff Halligan, Justin Whittall, Lucas Wolfe, and Gerard
McIntyre Jr., among others.
POINTS BATTLE: With only eight races remaining in the
2022 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign, every
point matters as drivers and teams jockey for position and points fund
payout. Here's how the current 13 full-timers stack up, along with their
prospective championship earnings, entering Port Royal:
- 8,214 points / Brad Sweet (Kasey Kahne Racing #49) / $200,000
- -94 points / David Gravel (Big Game Motorsports #2) / $100,000
- -134 points / Carson Macedo (Jason Johnson Racing #41) / $75,000
- -232 points / Sheldon Haudenschild (Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing
#17) / $70,000
- -248 points / Donny Schatz (Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanain Racing #15)
/ $65,000
- -350 points / Logan Schuchart (Shark Racing #1S) / $62,500
- -488 points / James McFadden (Roth Motorsports #83) / $60,000
- -546 points / Spencer Bayston (CJB Motorsports #5) / $57,500
- -662 points / Jacob Allen (Shark Racing #1A) / $55,000
- -910 points / Brock Zearfoss (Zearfoss Racing #3Z) / $50,000
- -1664 points / Kraig Kinser (Kinser Racing #11K) / $40,000
- -2016 points / Noah Gass (Gass Racing #20G) / $30,000
- -2577 points / Bill Rose (Bill Rose Racing #6) / $25,000
THE JONESTOWN JET: Brock
Zearfoss' first-career World of Outlaws win came at
Williams Grove, but the sophomore runner is most closely associated with
Port Royal Speedway. Growing up an hour away from the Juniata County
1/2-mile, Zearfoss owns seven 410 wins at the track and won the 2017 track
championship. That same year, he nearly got his second-career Outlaws
victory at Port Royal, but it ultimately came this summer at Cedar Lake (WI)
Speedway.
He led 17 laps in a fierce battle with Schatz before finally running out
of fuel with two to go while running second. In 2020, he finished fifth and
seventh at the 1/2-mile in World of Outlaws action. This weekend, he gets
another chance at arguably his best track in pursuit of his fourth World of
Outlaws top-five of the 2022 season.
THIS WEEKEND
AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, October 7-8 at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, PA
ON THE INTERNET
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (66/74
Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (8,214 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-94 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-134 PTS); 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild (-232 PTS); 5. 15-Donny Schatz
(-248 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-350 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-488
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-546 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-662 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-910 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16
Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
6 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1A
3 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
2 wins – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Rico Abreu, Rico Abreu Racing #24
FEATURE LAPS LED (30
Drivers):
307 laps – Brad Sweet
285 laps – Carson Macedo
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
186 laps – David Gravel
134 laps – Jacob Allen
119 laps – Kyle Larson
109 laps – Brent Marks
99 laps – Donny Schatz
72 laps – Spencer Bayston
70 laps – Logan Schuchart
61 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
52 laps – Brian Brown
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
36 laps – Tyler Courtney
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
30 laps – James McFadden
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck, Lance Dewease
13 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Anthony Macri, Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20
Drivers):
10 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*
4 QuickTimes – Jacob Allen
3 QuickTimes – Giovanni Scelzi*
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Spencer Bayston, James
McFadden, Rico Abreu, Justin Peck, Brent Marks
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman, Anthony Macri
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (49
Drivers):
23 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
17 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Jacob Allen
16 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
14 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz, James McFadden
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen,
Brian Brown
4 Heat Wins – Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg,
Brent Marks
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Marcus Dumesny, Matt Juhl, Corey
Day, Anthony Macri
1 Heat Win – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Dominic Scelzi, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen,
Parker Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark Dobmeier, Mitchel Moles, Brooke
Tatnell, Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige Polyak, Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch,
Daryn Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Tim
Kaeding, Logan Seavey
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (57
Drivers):
38 Dashes – Brad Sweet
36 Dashes – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
26 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Spencer Bayston, Jacob
Allen
24 Dashes – Donny Schatz
22 Dashes – James McFadden
11 Dashes – Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
9 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
8 Dashes – Kraig Kinser
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason, Kasey Kahne, Brent Marks
5 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown, Kerry Madsen, Tyler Courtney, Anthony
Macri
4 Dashes – Robbie Price, Corey Day
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi, Lance Dewease
1 Dash – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady
Bacon, Matt Campbell, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Cole Duncan, Parker
Price-Miller, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Robbie
Price, Zeb Wise, Ayrton Gennetten, Daryn Pittman, Jeff Halligan, Devon
Borden, Larry Wight, Danny Varin, Marcus Dumesny, Mark Dobmeier, Joel Myers
Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Shane Golobic, Logan Seavey
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36
Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
3 LCS Wins – Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Rico
Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt
1 LCS Win – Jacob Allen, Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Brent Marks, DJ Foos, Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst,
Robbie Price, Giovanni Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Brian Brown,
Lachlan McHugh, Justin Whittall, Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas,
Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes, DJ Netto
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (30
Drivers):
10 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Anthony Macri
1 Hard Charger – Spencer Bayston, Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis
Philo, Kyle Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Freddie
Rahmer, Larry Wight, Tim Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson,
Kerry Madsen, Dylan Cisney
PODIUM FINISHES (31
Drivers):
24 Podiums – Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – David Gravel
16 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
14 Podiums – Donny Schatz
13 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
10 Podiums – James McFadden, Jacob Allen
9 Podiums – Kyle Larson
7 Podiums – Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Anthony Macri, Danny
Dietrich, Lance Dewease
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler
Courtney, Paulie Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms
TOP 10 FINISHES (61
Drivers):
53 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
52 Top 10s – David Gravel
49 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
48 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
45 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
41 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
35 Top 10s – James McFadden
35 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
34 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
23 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
17 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
12 Top 10s – Anthony Macri
11 Top 10s – Brent Marks
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
5 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, Dominic Scelzi,
Lance Dewease
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Trey Starks, Ryan
Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic, DJ Netto
1 Top 10 – Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan, Cale
Thomas, Cole Macedo, Mark Dobmeier, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno,
Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer,
Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh, Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel
Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justin Sanders, Lee Jacobs
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR
SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Race No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
63. Fri, Sept. 16 / Keller Auto Speedway / Hanford, CA / Logan Schuchart (4)
64. Fri, Sept. 23 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
65. Sat, Sept. 24 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
66. Fri, Sept. 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (2)
67. Fri, Oct. 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / $10,000-to-win
68. Sat, Oct. 8 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / $15,000-to-win
69. Fri, Oct. 14 / I-80 Speedway / Greenwood, NE / $10,000-to-win
70. Sat, Oct. 15 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / $10,000-to-win
71. Sat, Oct. 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA /
$75,000-to-win
72. Wed, Nov. 2 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
73. Fri, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
74. Sat, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $25,000-to-win
1 MONTH ALERT: All Dirt Roads Lead to World of Outlaws
World Finals, Nov. 2-5
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Late Models and Super
DIRTcar Series will bring an extra day of fun this year
CONCORD, NC (Oct. 3, 2022) – Fireworks will light the sky
while three drivers lift their championship trophies with pride at the
conclusion of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at
Charlotte. But, prior is a week full of activities.
The World of Outlaws World Finals has expanded to four days
of on track action this year, Nov. 2-5, adding to the fan experience and
giving drivers another chance to gain points toward their championship
dreams – and earn more money with a more than $600,000 overall purse.
Highlighting the event will again be the World of Outlaws
NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction
Equipment Series and Super DIRTcar Series.
TICKETS: CLICK HERE
SCHEDULE
The event commences Tuesday, Nov. 2, with the Hauler Load-In Parade and PRN
Kick-off Party, featuring driver interviews, race cars and live music. Then,
Wednesday, Nov. 3, will mark the first day of on-track action for the World
of Outlaws Sprint Cars and World of Outlaws Late Models.
And while the Super DIRTcar Series may not have on track
action, its drivers will line the front stretch for a two-hour Fan Fest (2
to 4pm ET) before racing action, allowing fans to get up close to their
favorite drivers and cars. World of Outlaws fans will have the same
opportunity the next two days with a Fan Fest (from 2 to 4pm ET each night)
for the Sprint Car drivers on Thursday and one for the Late Model drivers on
Friday.
Thursday, Nov. 3, will see Feature action for the World of
Outlaws Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series, while Friday, Nov. 5, will
host Features for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Super DIRTcar Series.
Then, three champions will be crowned on Saturday, Nov. 5,
with a massive night of action. Points accumulated from the previous nights
will determine the Heat Race lineups for each Series. After competing for
$15,000-to-win races during the weekday races, both World of Outlaws series
will battle for $25,000-to-win in Saturday’s Feature. The Super DIRTcar
Series will compete for $10,000 paydays during the week and $15,000 in the
finale.
Before the Features, the famed 4X3 Wide Salute, placing the
fields for the World of Outlaws and Super DIRTcar Series on track at the
same time, will grace the speedway for the most iconic photo opportunity in
motorsports.
FULL SCHEDULE: CLICK HERE
CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLES
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars – Three-time and defending champion Brad Sweet,
of Grass Valley, CA, has positioned himself well to try and claim his fourth
straight Series title currently leading second-place David Gravel by 94
points with eight races left.
While Sweet has the fourth most wins this season of all
drivers, he and his Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 team have been
the masters of consistency this year. Sweet has boasted a fifth-place
average finish and his worst finish, so far, is 16th at the season opening
race.
However, if Sweet slips and allows Gravel to catch him
before World Finals, the championship picture could look vastly different.
Sweet has yet to win at The Dirt Track at Charlotte while the 4/10-mile
track is one of Gravel’s best.
Gravel also has to worry about holding off third-place
Carson Macedo. The California native is 40 points behind Gravel and has the
most wins, so far, this season with 11.
World of Outlaws Late Models – In his fourth full-time
season with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models,
Dennis Erb Jr. is nearing his first Series championship.
Erb is having a career year, holding a season high for wins,
top fives and top 10s. His consistency has helped propel him to the top of
the leader board, ahead of Rookie of the Year contenders Tanner English and
Max Blair – who will be battling for the title until the final lap of the
season.
Three more races are left for the Late Models to set the
stage for their all-out championship brawl at Charlotte.
Super DIRTcar Series – Eight-time and defending Super
DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard is poised to win a historic ninth
Series title this year. He currently holds a 155-point lead over 2019 Series
champion Mat Williamson. However, the Series’ next race could turn the
championship battle on its head like it did in 2019.
The 50th Running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week (Oct.
3-9) is the last race for the Super DIRTcar Series before World Finals and
unlike other Series events it’s a double points event. In 2019, Sheppard had
an issue that took him out of the race while Williamson won. That allowed
Williamson to close drastically in points and then beat Sheppard at World
Finals for the Series title.
So, while Sheppard has a comfortable point lead now, the
Series championship is far from settled.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch every lap
of the World of Outlaws World Finals live on DIRTVision – either at
DIRTVision.com or by downloading the DIRTVision App.
$75,000-to-win National Open Rescheduled for Saturday,
October 22 at Williams Grove Speedway
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Return to Mechanicsburg, PA
1/2-Mile in Three Weeks
MECHANICSBURG, PA - October 1, 2022 - World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and Williams Grove Speedway officials have
confirmed the 60th Champion Racing Oil National Open is rescheduled for
Saturday, October 22.
The one-night-only affair will still offer a $75,000-to-win
payout for racers. Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 1, the
remnants of Hurricane Ian washed away the first attempt with consistent rain
falling all weekend long in Mechanicsburg, PA.
The October 22 date for the National Open would not be
possible without support from several other Central Pennsylvania tracks
working together in assistance of Williams Grove's prestigious event. BAPS
Motor Speedway has graciously moved their Saturday show to Friday, October
21, while Port Royal Speedway has kindly agreed to cancel their weekend
plans.
For fans who already purchased tickets to the Saturday,
October 1 event and will not be able to return on Saturday, October 22,
refund options are available. Those who received print tickets can mail in
to the World of Outlaws office. Those who have yet to pick up tickets, can
CLICK HERE for a refund request. For more details emailtickets@dirtcar.comif
you have further questions.
When the event resumes in three weeks time, all eyes will be
on the famed Outlaws vs. Posse rivalry. Travelers such as Brad Sweet, Donny
Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, David Gravel, and more hope to
steal the loot from locals like Lance Dewease, Brent Marks, Danny Dietrich,
Anthony Macri, and Freddie Rahmer, among others.
In the meantime, The Greatest Show on Dirt will stick around
"The Keystone State" next weekend with a Port Royal Speedway doubleheader
set for Friday and Saturday, October 7-8. Following that, stops at I-80
Speedway in Greenwood, NE on Friday, October 14 and Lakeside Speedway in
Kansas City, KS on Saturday, October 15 will precede the National Open. Fans
can BUY TICKETS HERE, or stream every lap LIVE on DIRTVision.
For the latest on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Cars, follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and at
www.WorldofOutlaws.com.
Williams Grove's 60th National Open Postponed Due to Extensive Rain
Series and Track Officials
Working to Confirm Return Date
MECHANICSBURG, PA - October 1, 2022 - Saturday's finale
of the 60th Champion Racing Oil National Open has been postponed due to
extensive rainfall as the impact of Hurricane Ian continues to move up the
east coast.
World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series officials and Williams
Grove Speedway officials are working together to confirm
a return date which will be made public once finalized. More information
such as ticket refunds for Saturday's event will also be shared once the
rescheduled race is officially set.
The Greatest Show on Dirt is next set for a two-day run at Port
Royal Speedway in Port Royal, PA next week on Friday and Saturday, October
7-8. The Outlaws will battle the PA Posse with $15,000 on the line in the
Nittany Showdown finale. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or stream every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
For the latest on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars,
make sure to follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and at www.WorldofOutlaws.com.
RAIN
DANCE: Lance Dewease Wins Shortened National Open Preliminary at Williams
Grove Speedway
Dewease's 10-Lap Triumph Ties
Shortest Race in World of Outlaws History
MECHANICSBURG, PA - September 30, 2022 - At 56 years
old, Lance Dewease, of
Fayetteville, PA, is still finding new ways to accomplish things for the
first time.
On Friday, the beloved PA Posse patriarch made history in one of the most
unique ways imaginable. Leading all 10 laps of a rain-shortened affair at Williams
Grove Speedway, Dewease's $10,000 score in the Champion
Racing Oil National Open preliminary matches the shortest race in World of
Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series history.
Earning the pole position after a dominant DIRTVision
Fast Pass Dash win, the Kreitz Racing #69K team rolled out for
the scheduled 25-lapper plenty aware of the impending weather. Dewease
quickly took command of the field over outside polesitter Sheldon
Haudenschild and survived a restart for rain on Lap 7
that bunched the field up.
"I honestly didn't know it was raining when they threw that first
caution," Dewease noted. "It was getting pretty greasy under the yellow and
I was throwing out my thumbs down, but we buzzed it off and it was actually
fine. I think we would've been alright to finish the whole thing had that
red flag not come out."
That final straw in Friday's program came when third-running Brent
Marks, of Myerstown, PA, biked on the cushion in turn three
and went flipping wildly out of the ballpark. The 2019 National Open
champion sent the Murray-Marks Motorsports #19 end-over-end-over-end before
crashing through a Hoosier Tire billboard and coming to a rest against the
outside fence. Marks was okay and climbed from the wreckage.
Creating a lengthy red flag scenario as crews removed Marks' machine,
extensive rain continued to fall and worsen the racing surface while cars
sat idle. Another attempt was made to liven up the track following a brief
break, but drivers and officials agreed that it was simply not in shape to
finish the race.
Deeming the race complete on Lap 10 of 25, Dewease officially scored his
19th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win and the
110th of his career at Williams Grove Speedway.
"I gotta give my hats off to Mike Hess," Dewease acknowledged. "He is one
of the best Race Directors I've competed with in any organization. He tried
his absolute best to get this show in for racers and fans, but Mother Nature
just didn't want it finished. I honestly didn't know that had a rule where
we could call it complete before halfway, but I certainly won't complain.
I've been at this a long time and never won a 10-Lap Feature before. It's
pretty nice at my old age."
Friday's victory marks the fourth consecutive for Dewease and the Kreitz
#69K at the Mechanicsburg, PA 1/2-mile. A fifth-straight win would also mean
a fifth National Open title for "The Fayetteville Flyer," coming at a
$75,000 tune and making him the second-winningest man in event history.
"This race is absolutely awesome right now," Dewease continued. "We've
won our last four here now, and I couldn't be happier. I know it doesn't
look too good for tomorrow, so hopefully, we've got a plan in place to
finish this deal out."
Closing out the podium behind Dewease and the PA Posse was a pair of
full-time Outlaws with Sheldon Haudenschild finishing second in the
Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17, and Carson
Macedo running third in the Jason Johnson Racing,
Albaugh Alternative #41.
Rounding out the top-10 at Williams Grove was Anthony
Macri in fourth, David
Gravel in fifth, Brad
Sweet in sixth, Jacob
Allen in seventh, Donny
Schatz in eighth, Spencer
Bayston in ninth, and Justin
Peck in tenth.
NOS NOTEBOOK (WILLIAMS
GROVE SPEEDWAY, 9/30/22)
Lance Dewease's 19th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series victory brings him into sole possession of 32nd on the All-Time Win
List. He's the 12th different multi-time winner this season and the fourth
non-full-time driver in that club - joining Brent Marks (5), Kyle Larson
(4), and Giovanni Scelzi (2).
At 10 of 25 laps down, Friday at Williams Grove is tied with Bakersfield
Speedway (2/16/90 won by Dave Blaney) for the shortest completed Feature in
World of Outlaws history. It's only the third recorded instance of a race
being called before halfway, joining occurrences at Red River Valley
Speedway (11 of 30) in 2004 and I-96 Speedway (17 of 35) in 2016.
Brent Marks opened the evening by leading My Place Hotels Qualifying at
16.520 seconds to earn his second-career QuickTime with the Series. Earning
NOS Energy Drink Heat Race wins were Sheldon Haudenschild (82nd career),
David Gravel (205th career), Brent Marks (24th career), and Anthony Macri
(6th career).
Freddie Rahmer, of Salfordville, PA, earned Friday's KSE Hard Charger
Award with a 26th-to-19th outing in the only 10 laps completed.
UP NEXT (Sat) – The World
of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is hopeful to return on
Saturday to Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA for the 60th
Champion Racing Oil National Open. A $75,000 payday awaits the winner of
this year's famed Outlaws vs. Posse battle. Fans can BUY
TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE
on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (10
Laps — Shortened w/ Rain) – 1. 69K-Lance Dewease [1][$10,000]; 2.
17-Sheldon Haudenschild [2][$6,000]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo [4][$3,500]; 4.
39M-Anthony Macri [6][$2,800]; 5. 2-David Gravel [3][$2,500]; 6. 49-Brad
Sweet [7][$2,300]; 7. 1A-Jacob Allen [8][$2,200]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz
[14][$2,100]; 9. 5-Spencer Bayston [12][$2,050]; 10. 13-Justin Peck
[11][$2,000]; 11. 11-Buddy Kofoid [10][$1,600]; 12. 48-Danny Dietrich
[9][$1,400]; 13. 24-Rico Abreu [13][$1,200]; 14. 71-Cory Eliason
[16][$1,100]; 15. 18-Giovanni Scelzi [20][$1,050]; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe
[15][$1,000]; 17. 83-James McFadden [17][$1,000]; 18. 1S-Logan Schuchart
[24][$1,000]; 19. 8-Freddie Rahmer [26][$]; 20. 44-Dylan Norris
[18][$1,000]; 21. 11T-TJ Stutts [22][$1,000]; 22. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [25][$];
23. 27-Daryn Pittman [23][$1,000]; 24. 5C-Dylan Cisney [21][$1,000]; 25.
3-Ayrton Gennetten [19][$1,000]; 26. 12-Brent Shearer [27][$]; 27. 19-Brent
Marks [5][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Lance Dewease 1-10. KSE Hard Charger
Award: 8-Freddie Rahmer[+7]
NEW Championship Standings (66/74
Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,214); 2. David Gravel (-94); 3. Carson
Macedo (-134); 4. Sheldon Haudenschild (-232); 5. Donny Schatz (-248); 6.
Logan Schuchart (-350); 7. James McFadden (-488); 8. Spencer Bayston (-546);
9. Jacob Allen (-662); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-910).
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Williams Grove's 60th National Open
Offers $75,000 Payday This Weekend
Six Former Champions Highlight Stout World of Outlaws Sprint
Car Field
MECHANICSBURG, PA - September 28, 2022 - The 60th edition of
the Champion Racing Oil National Open is set to showcase the greatest
rivalry in Sprint Car Racing this weekend at Williams Grove Speedway.
It's the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
full-timers vs. the prideful Pennsylvania Posse locals, with some incoming
invaders thrown in, all battling for the big $75,000 payday at the iconic
Mechanicsburg, PA 1/2-mile.
For those who can't make it to cross the backstretch bridge
or get rowdy with the Beerhill Gang this weekend, you can still watch The
Greatest Show on Dirt with every lap of this prestigious event LIVE on
DIRTVision.
BUY TICKETS HERE (Fri-Sat)
SIX FORMER CHAMPS: Highlighting a loaded field with nearly
50 entries expected is a group of six former champions of the National Open
at Williams Grove, a list that equally features three full-time Outlaws and
three of PA's finest.
Carson Macedo, of Lemoore, CA, made it six winners in the
last six years when he drove by Logan Schuchart in dramatic fashion to lead
the final five laps of the 2021 race, becoming the 35th champion in event
history. This weekend, he'll have a shot at becoming the seventh man to win
back-to-back National Open titles and the first since Donny Schatz last did
it in 2004-05.
Donny Schatz, of Fargo, ND, owns more National Open belts
than anyone else with six titles to his name, including his most recent in
2020. The Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 driver has won a whopping
21 times at Williams Grove, more than anywhere else throughout his prolific
World of Outlaws career. He'll look to do it one more time with a seventh
National Open title available this weekend.
Brent Marks, of Myerstown, PA, won his 2019 National Open
when he was a full-time Outlaw and now he wants to win one for the PA Posse.
Three of his remarkable 17 victories this season have come at Williams
Grove, including a World of Outlaws win during May's Morgan Cup. A $75,000
payout for the Murrary-Marks #19 gasser would only boast his record as the
richest Sprint Car driver of 2022.
Lance Dewease, of Fayetteville, PA, ended a three-year
drought against the World of Outlaws when the Series last visited his home
turf in July, bringing his total to 18 career wins. Lately, the Kreitz
Racing #69K has been on fire at Williams Grove, winning three-straight races
at the track. Dewease is chasing his fifth National Open title, which would
break a tie with Steve Kinser (4) for second-most in event history.
David Gravel, of Watertown, CT, has thrived at Williams
Grove more than any other venues on the World of Outlaws schedule, scoring
eight of his 75 career wins at the 1/2-mile. No stranger to controversial
endings at the National Open, this two-time champion is one of the most
polarizing faces when the Outlaws come to face the Posse, and it'll be no
different this weekend as he aims to be the seventh to reach three titles.
Danny Dietrich, of Gettysburg, PA, currently leads the
Williams Grove point standings and sits on 28 career wins entering the
weekend. Three of those were earned this year, including a complete sweep of
the All Star Circuit of Champions Twin 20s in August. Along with Marks, the
Gary Kauffman Racing #48 driver is trying to become the 13th multi-time
National Open champion this weekend.
BREAKING THROUGH: There are several contenders who could win
their first National Open belt this weekend, making it seven champions over
the last seven years.
Brad Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA, finally conquered Williams
Grove in his 53rd career start during the July doubleheader. It was made
possible thanks to years of dedication and a one-off car built by his Kasey
Kahne Racing #49 crew specifically for the tricky 1/2-mile. The championship
leader has pulled that car off the shelves, loaded it into the trailer, and
is ready to see if they can do it again with $75,000-to-win this weekend.
Anthony Macri, of Dillsburg, PA, remains the winningest
Sprint Car driver of 2022 with 21 triumphs to his name, three of those
coming in Mechanicsburg. Within the last month, "The Concrete Kid" has won
$60,000 at Port Royal's Tuscarora 50, $26,000 at Selinsgrove's National
Open, and now eyes $75,000 at Williams Grove's National Open. The
23-year-old pilot enters the weekend still chasing his first-career World of
Outlaws win.
Sheldon Haudenschild, of Wooster, OH, has improved vastly at
Williams Grove. Jac's son started his career at the track with a 14.4
average finish through his first 20 World of Outlaws starts but has turned
that around with a victory and five podiums in his last seven starts. The
NOS Energy Drink #17 team is trying to add a $75,000 National Open score to
go along with their $100,000 High Bank Nationals title this year.
IT MEANS MORE: Hailing from the state of Pennsylvania,
National Open weekend has a way of putting a little pep into the step of
Shark Racing, Brock Zearfoss Racing, and CJB Motorsports.
Logan Schuchart, of Hanover, PA, was closer than ever to his
first taste of National Open glory last year, leading laps and finishing
second while donning the throwback scheme for his grandfather and 1975
champion, Bobby Allen. The #1S pilot finished third in 2021, then second
last year, and now hopes to finally break through for that first $75,000
crown at Williams Grove.
Jacob Allen, of Hanover, PA, experienced his own form of
Williams Grove heartbreak earlier this year when he led the majority of
May's World of Outlaws race before running out of fuel. The #1A, which does
still don the Bobby Allen throwback look, is amid a career-best streak of 13
consecutive top-10 finishes with Allen at the wheel. After earning a $25,000
Gold Cup title three weeks ago, Jacob hopes to one-up himself with a $75,000
win this time.
Brock Zearfoss, of Jonestown, PA, returns to the site of his
first-career World of Outlaws win this weekend, a score that came in 2017
before his move to full-time status. The #3Z driver also earned his National
Open career-best that year, finishing ninth, a mark he hopes to top this
weekend.
Spencer Bayston, of Lebanon, IN, is far from a Pennsylvania
native, but his team (CJB Motorsports) and crew chief (Barry Jackson) are
rooted deep in the state. The first-year combination has already won twice
as Bayston leads the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year chase and now eyes a
big chance for a big weekend close the #5 shop.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, September 30-October 1 at Williams Grove Speedway in
Mechanicsburg, PA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (65/74 Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (8,076 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-96 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-140 PTS); 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild (-240 PTS); 5. 15-Donny Schatz
(-244 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-326 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-466
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-540 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-660 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-878 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
6 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1A
3 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
1 win – Rico Abreu, Rico Abreu Racing #24
FEATURE LAPS LED (30 Drivers):
307 laps – Brad Sweet
285 laps – Carson Macedo
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
186 laps – David Gravel
134 laps – Jacob Allen
119 laps – Kyle Larson
109 laps – Brent Marks
99 laps – Donny Schatz
72 laps – Spencer Bayston
70 laps – Logan Schuchart
61 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
52 laps – Brian Brown
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
36 laps – Tyler Courtney
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
30 laps – James McFadden
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck
13 laps – Cory Eliason
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Anthony Macri, Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
5 laps – Lance Dewease
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20 Drivers):
10 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet
7 QuickTimes – David Gravel
5 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*
4 QuickTimes – Jacob Allen
3 QuickTimes – Giovanni Scelzi*
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Spencer Bayston, James
McFadden, Rico Abreu, Justin Peck
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman, Anthony Macri
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (49 Drivers):
22 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
17 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Jacob Allen
16 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
13 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, James McFadden
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen,
Brian Brown
4 Heat Wins – Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Hunter Schuerenberg
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Marcus Dumesny, Matt
Juhl, Corey Day
1 Heat Win – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Dominic Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Justin
Whittall, Ian Madsen, Parker Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark Dobmeier,
Mitchel Moles, Brooke Tatnell, Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige Polyak,
Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch, Daryn Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon Borden, Larry
Wight, Noah Gass, Tim Kaeding, Logan Seavey
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (57 Drivers):
37 Dashes – Brad Sweet
35 Dashes – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
26 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Spencer Bayston
25 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Jacob Allen
24 Dashes – Donny Schatz
22 Dashes – James McFadden
11 Dashes – Rico Abreu
10 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
9 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss
8 Dashes – Kraig Kinser
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason, Kasey Kahne
5 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Kerry Madsen, Tyler
Courtney
4 Dashes – Robbie Price, Anthony Macri, Corey Day
3 Dashes – Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi
1 Dash – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady
Bacon, Matt Campbell, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Cole Duncan, Parker
Price-Miller, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Robbie
Price, Zeb Wise, Ayrton Gennetten, Daryn Pittman, Jeff Halligan, Lance
Dewease, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Danny Varin, Marcus Dumesny, Mark
Dobmeier, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Shane Golobic, Logan Seavey
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36 Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Logan Schuchart
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, James McFadden
3 LCS Wins – Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Rico
Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt
1 LCS Win – Jacob Allen, Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr,
Brent Marks, DJ Foos, Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst,
Robbie Price, Giovanni Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Brian Brown,
Lachlan McHugh, Justin Whittall, Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas,
Joe B. Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes, DJ Netto
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (29 Drivers):
10 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Jacob Allen, Brock Zearfoss, Anthony Macri
1 Hard Charger – Spencer Bayston, Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis
Philo, Kyle Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Freddie
Rahmer, Larry Wight, Tim Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson,
Kerry Madsen
PODIUM FINISHES (31 Drivers):
23 Podiums – Carson Macedo
22 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – David Gravel
15 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
14 Podiums – Donny Schatz
13 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
10 Podiums – James McFadden, Jacob Allen
9 Podiums – Kyle Larson
7 Podiums – Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown
4 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Anthony Macri, Danny
Dietrich
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler
Courtney, Lance Dewease, Paulie Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms
TOP 10 FINISHES (61 Drivers):
51 Top 10s – David Gravel
52 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
48 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
47 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
44 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
41 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
35 Top 10s – James McFadden
34 Top 10s – Spencer Bayston
33 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
23 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
17 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
11 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel
7 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen, Justin Peck
5 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, Dominic Scelzi
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Lance Dewease, Trey
Starks, Ryan Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic, DJ Netto
1 Top 10 – Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan, Cale
Thomas, Cole Macedo, Mark Dobmeier, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno,
Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer,
Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh, Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel
Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justin Sanders, Lee Jacobs
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
63. Fri, Sept. 16 / Keller Auto Speedway / Hanford, CA / Logan Schuchart (4)
64. Fri, Sept. 23 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
65. Sat, Sept. 24 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Brad Sweet (5)
66. Fri, Sept. 30 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA /
$10,000-to-win
67. Sat, Oct. 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA /
$75,000-to-win
68. Fri, Oct. 7 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / $10,000-to-win
69. Sat, Oct. 8 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / $15,000-to-win
70. Fri, Oct. 14 / I-80 Speedway / Greenwood, NE / $10,000-to-win
71. Sat, Oct. 15 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / $10,000-to-win
72. Wed, Nov. 2 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
73. Fri, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15,000-to-win
74. Sat, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $25,000-to-win
1 MONTH ALERT: Inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car
championship set to conclude at Devil’s Bowl, Oct. 28-29
MESQUITE, TX (Sept. 27, 2022) – The inaugural championship
for the Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series presented by Low-E Insulation will
come to its epic conclusion at Devil’s Bowl Speedway, Oct. 28-29.
The Texas Non-Wing Nationals will be a two-day event,
featuring one of the most impressive purses in all of Non-Wing Sprint Car
racing. Friday’s 25-lap Feature (Oct. 28) will pay $5,000 to the winner,
while Saturday’s 30-lap championship finale (Oct. 29) will pay $10,000 to
win.
In addition, when the inaugural champion is crowned Saturday
night, they’ll receive a massive $20,000 payday for conquering the 12-race
championship venture.
With two more races until the Texas Non-Wing Nationals, the
championship is shaping up to come down to the last lap at the half-mile
Texas track on Saturday night.
Shane Cockrum, of Benton, IL, currently holds a 26-point
lead over Alex Bright, of Collegeville, PA, but has yet to win with the
Series. Bright claimed his first Xtreme Outlaw win at Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 earlier this year. And lurking behind them, in third, is
Jake Swanson, of Anaheim, CA, (53 points behind Cockrum) with a Series high
three wins, including the last two events.
For each driver, if they’re able to clinch the title at
Devil’s Bowl, it would be their first national Sprint Car championship. So,
no matter who takes home the title, the Texas Non-Wing Nationals will be a
multifaceted historic evening.
The World of Outlaws ran its inaugural race at Devil’s Bowl
in 1978 with Non-Wing Sprint Cars, also bringing the event back to its
original “Outlaw” roots.
The Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Cars will welcome the ASCS Elite
Non-Wing Sprint Cars to the field, as well.
For more information on the Texas Non-Wing Nationals at
Devil’s Bowl Speedway, CLICK HERE. For tickets call the Devil's Bowl ticket
office at 972 222-2421.
If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all the
action live on DIRTVision – either on DIRTVision.com or by downloading the
DIRTVision App.
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important
sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast
Partner), Low-E Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car
Series), Toyota (Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing
Electronics (Official Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance
Provider). Other partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno
Services, TJ Forged and Whitz Racing Products.
STATEMENT MADE: Brad Sweet Extends Point Lead with Dominant Sharon
Speedway Score
96-Point Advantage for Kasey Kahne Racing #49 with Nine Races Left
HARTFORD, OH - September 24, 2022 - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series championship battle is coming down to crunch time, so
naturally, Brad Sweet is beginning to thrive under the pressure.
With only 10 races remaining in the 2022 campaign ahead of Saturday's
stop at Sharon Speedway, "The Big Cat" chose a fine time to step up and
deliver what was arguably his biggest statement of the year.
The Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 team led all 35 laps in
dominant fashion, running away with a 3.4-second margin of victory over
Donny Schatz and Sheldon Haudenschild in an unchallenged romp at the
Hartford, OH venue.
Bringing his total to five Series wins this year, the Grass Valley, CA
native now leads David Gravel and Carson Macedo by 96 points with another
nine races left on the docket. It's clear now that Sweet controls his own
destiny in the chase for a $200,000 championship payday with his fourth
consecutive title.
"First things first, hats off to my crew," Sweet said after his 79th
career World of Outlaws win. "They gave me a great race car tonight. I
would've said you're crazy if you told me I would win pounding the boards
tonight, but here we are. That is more Sheldon's style, but this NAPA #49
took off so well up there. We weren't great in the Dash and rolled the dice
before the Feature, and thankfully, it paid off. I'm glad I could get us
back in Victory Lane. We've had a rough year in the win column, so this one
feels extra good."
Running in the second spot for the entirety of Saturday's 35-lapper was
Donny Schatz, who earned his sixth runner-up result of the year in his Tony
Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Ford Performance, Carquest Auto Parts #15.
The 10-time Series champion was poised to lead the initial green flag from
the pole position, but a caution negated his jump and allowed Sweet to
pounce the next time.
"I don't know that we were missing anything tonight," Schatz said. "It
was a great car, but Brad got up there first and I was too focused on trying
to make the middle work to try and get him somehow. I really didn't think it
would go to the top like that. My guys put a new car together before
yesterday and we're off to a strong start with this one."
Rounding out the podium at Sharon was Sheldon Haudenschild in the
Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17. It was a strong
rebound for the Wooster, OH native following a rough Friday night at Eldora
Speedway which ended with a DNF following three on-track incidents.
"[Kyle] Ripper worked on it before we rolled out and we got better, but
just didn't have enough tonight," Haudenschild said. "They moved those tires
out quite a bit on this track and it made things a lot more difficult. You
know the #15 and #49 are not going to make very many mistakes ahead of you.
After the rough night we had yesterday, though, it feels great to rebound
and put these guys back on the podium."
Closing out the top-five on Saturday at Sharon was David Gravel with a
fourth-place finish in the Big Game Motorsports, Huset's Speedway #2, and
James McFadden coming home fifth in the Roth Motorsports, Toyota Racing
Development #83.
Jacob Allen extended his career-best streak to 13 consecutive top-10
finishes with another sixth-place run aboard the Shark Racing #1A. Rounding
out the top-10 behind him was leading rookie contender Spencer Bayston,
sophomore runner Brock Zearfoss, Hard Charger Logan Schuchart, and Lee
Jacobs, of Dalton, OH, with his fourth-career World of Outlaws top-10.
NOS NOTEBOOK (Sharon Speedway, 9/24/22)
Brad Sweet's 79th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series victory brings him to within five of tying Stevie Smith (84 wins) for
10th on the All-Time Win List. He also joined Carson Macedo (11), Sheldon
Haudenschild (9), David Gravel (6), and Brent Marks (5) as the fifth
five-time winner this year with the Series.
A 2012 Lou Blaney Memorial winner at the Hartford, OH 3/8-mile,
Saturday's win officially makes Sharon Speedway the 44th different track
that Brad Sweet has conquered throughout his World of Outlaws career.
Sheldon Haudenschild opened the evening by pacing My Place Hotels
Qualifying at 13.349 seconds, strong enough to earn his fifth QuickTime
Award of the year and the 24th of his World of Outlaws career.
Taking NOS Energy Drink Heat Race wins was Sheldon Haudenschild (81st
career), David Gravel (204th career), James McFadden (33rd career), and
Donny Schatz (505th career). Schatz followed that with a DIRTVision Fast
Pass Dash victory to make it four pole positions this season.
Logan Schuchart topped the MicroLite Last Chance Showdown and promptly
earned the KSE Hard Charger Award by driving the Shark Racing #1S from
21st-to-ninth in the 35-lapper Feature.
More than half of Saturday's 35-car field - 18 drivers, to be exact -
made their season debut with the World of Outlaws at Sharon Speedway. The
best finisher among that group was "The Lowrider" Dale Blaney, who ended a
three-year absence from the Series with a 13th-place result in brother Dave
Blaney's second #10B entry.
UP NEXT (Fri-Sat) – Next week, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series returns to "The Keystone State" for the most prestigious
event in Pennsylvania. Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA is set
to host the 60th Champion Racing Oil National Open on Friday and Saturday,
offering a $75,000 top prize to this year's winner of the famed Outlaws vs.
Posse battle. Fans can BUY TICKETS HERE, or watch every lap LIVE on
DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (35 Laps) – 1. 49-Brad Sweet
[2][$10,000]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [1][$6,000]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
[5][$3,500]; 4. 2-David Gravel [4][$2,800]; 5. 83-James McFadden
[3][$2,500]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [12][$2,300]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston
[6][$2,200]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [8][$2,100]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart
[21][$2,050]; 10. 81-Lee Jacobs [16][$2,000]; 11. 10-Dave Blaney
[11][$1,600]; 12. 11K-Kraig Kinser [15][$1,400]; 13. 10B-Dale Blaney
[14][$1,200]; 14. 22-Brandon Spithaler [13][$1,100]; 15. 40-George Hobaugh
[18][$1,050]; 16. 2F-AJ Flick [9][$1,000]; 17. 7S-Robbie Price [24][$1,000];
18. 46-Michael Bauer [20][$1,000]; 19. 6-Bob Felmlee [23][$1,000]; 20.
1M-Landon Myers [22][$1,000]; 21. 20G-Noah Gass [10][$1,000]; 22. 41-Carson
Macedo [7][$1,000]; 23. 29M-Logan McCandless [17][$1,000]; 24. 11-Carl
Bowser [19][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Brad Sweet 1-35. KSE Hard Charger Award:
1S-Logan Schuchart[+12]
NEW Championship Standings (65/74 Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (8,076); 2.
David Gravel (-96); 3. Carson Macedo (-140); 4. Sheldon Haudenschild (-240);
5. Donny Schatz (-244); 6. Logan Schuchart (-326); 7. James McFadden (-466);
8. Spencer Bayston (-540); 9. Jacob Allen (-660); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-878).
RICOOO: Abreu Aces Eldora's #4Crown, Snaps Four-Year Winless Streak
with World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Abreu Ends 105-Race Drought, Earns First World of Outlaws Win with
Ricky Warner
ROSSBURG, OH - September 23, 2022 - Stop the count. The drought is over.
Rico Abreu is once again a winner with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car Series.
The Rowdy Energy, Lucas Oil Products #24 led the final 24 laps of
Friday's "BeFour The Crowns Showdown" at Eldora Speedway, earning his ninth
career win with The Greatest Show on Dirt and snapping a four-year winless
streak with the Series in the process.
Bound and determined to overcome the agony of 105 consecutive losses, the
St. Helena, CA native fended off a fury of four different challengers
including Spencer Bayston, Brad Sweet, Donny Schatz, and James McFadden
throughout the 30-lap affair. After sliding by Bayston on Lap 6, the
30-year-old fan favorite never relinquished the lead but could feel the
full-time Outlaws breathing down his neck the whole time.
Friday's win not only brought Rico back to NOS Energy Drink Victory Lane
for the first time since September 8, 2018, but it also marked his first
World of Outlaws win since the off-season addition of eventual Hall of Fame
Crew Chief, Ricky Warner.
"This is a huge confidence booster," a relieved Rico told a joyous Eldora
crowd. "As race car drivers, you become so hard on yourself through these
slumps inconsistencies. We built another new team this year and I'm just so
thankful to have Ricky Warner in my corner. He makes any driver look
outstanding. The chemistry in our team is showing, it's just awesome to be
with such a great group."
Abreu is now a four-time winner of Eldora's #4Crown Nationals, adding a
World of Outlaws win with an All Stars triumph and pair of USAC National
Midget victories. More than anything, it's momentum ahead of the 40th Kings
Royal coming soon in July 2023.
"Standing up here against the World of Outlaws is what it's all about,"
Abreu added. "Everything we do here is learning, practicing, and collecting
data for when the Crown Jewel races come back in the summer. I never, ever
thought in a million years that I would win a race on the bottom at Eldora
Speedway, but that shows how comfortable my car is right now. These guys
made some last-minute adjustments before we pushed off, and they nailed it."
Falling short by 1.051-seconds at the checkered flag, McFadden collected
his fourth runner-up result of the year and 10th podium finish since joining
Roth Motorsports. Although the Australian is starving for that first win of
2022, he was relatively amped with the chance to beat the boards one more
time at one of his favorite tracks on the schedule.
"I was pounding the top so hard right there," J-Mac said with a big grin.
"That's why I come to Eldora, it's such a blast. I actually got through to
the front on the bottom, but the top was coming in during that last run so I
just started hitting it harder and harder. I'm happy with a second-place
tonight because I know it'll come to us if we keep putting ourselves in a
position to win."
Rounding out the podium after briefly challenging for the lead on the
final restart was Donny Schatz aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian
Racing, Ford Performance, Carquest Auto Parts #15. The #10-time Series
champion is now only six-points behind Sheldon Haudenschild in the battle
for fourth-place in the championship.
"We just needed to better at the end, and that's a recurring problem for
us," Schatz said. "We could kind of hang for three-to-five laps, but then I
would just stall out. All I could do at that point was run the win back,
keep the tires under it, and hang on. Rico didn't make any mistakes tonight,
so hats off to him. We'll keep plugging away."
Rounding out the top-10 on Friday night was Brad Sweet in the Kasey Kahne
Racing #49, Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing #41, Jacob Allen in
the Shark Racing #1A, Spencer Bayston in the CJB Motorsports #5, Justin Peck
in the Buch Motorsports #13, Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing #1S, and
Aaron Reutzel in the RSR #8. NOS Notebook (Eldora Speedway, 9/24/22)
Rico Abreu's ninth career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series victory puts him in a tie with Keith Kauffman (Mifflintown, PA),
Brent Kaeding (Campbell, CA), and Kenny Jacobs (Holmesville, OH) for 48th on
the All-Time Win List.
Abreu's now-snapped winless streak of both four years, 15 days, and 105
races was the longest of his World of Outlaws career - even longer than the
time from his debut in 2011 to his first-career win in 2014.
James McFadden's runner-up result puts him into a rare category with Jac
Haudenschild, Bobby Allen, Tim Shaffer, Mark Kinser, Johnny Herrera, and
Daryn Pittman as the seventh man in World of Outlaws history to record 10
podium finishes without any wins during a single season. He'll have 10 races
remaining to try and change that statistic.
After earning his first KSE Hard Charger Award of 2022 last week
(22nd-to-2nd at Hanford), Jacob Allen did it again - this time driving from
21st-to-6th at Eldora in the Shark Racing #1A.
Speaking of Shark Racing, the Hanover, PA-based team joined the likes of
modern-day powerhouses Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Kasey Kahne
Racing, and Roth Motorsports by qualifying three cars (Schuchart, Allen,
Myers) in one full-field World of Outlaws Feature.
David Gravel opened the night by topping My Place Hotels Qualifying at
12.625 seconds, nearly topping his own track record of 12.599 seconds - It's
his 96th career World of Outlaws QuickTime Award. Winning NOS Energy Drink
Heat Races on Friday was David Gravel (203rd career), Tyler Courtney (10th
career), Logan Schuchart (106th career), and Logan Seavey (2nd career).
After a vicious head-on crash to the inside wall down the frontstretch,
Brock Zearfoss was checked and released from the infield care center at
Eldora Speedway.
UP NEXT (Sat) – Tonight, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Series will make a four-hour overnight haul from the western border of Ohio
to the eastern border of Ohio. A Saturday showcase at Sharon Speedway in
Hartford, OH awaits The Greatest Show on Dirt. Fans can BUY TICKETS HERE, or
watch every lap LIVE on DIRTVision.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30 Laps) – 1. 24-Rico Abreu
[3][$10,000]; 2. 83-James McFadden [9][$6,000]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz
[12][$3,500]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [4][$2,800]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo
[11][$2,500]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [21][$2,300]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston
[1][$2,200]; 8. 13-Justin Peck [10][$2,100]; 9. 1S-Logan Schuchart
[5][$2,050]; 10. 8-Aaron Reutzel [18][$2,000]; 11. 2-David Gravel
[8][$1,600]; 12. 11X-Buddy Kofoid [16][$1,400]; 13. 11K-Kraig Kinser
[19][$1,200]; 14. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [2][$1,100]; 15. 11-Logan Seavey
[6][$1,050]; 16. 9-Kasey Kahne [13][$1,000]; 17. 21H-Brady Bacon
[17][$1,000]; 18. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [20][$1,000]; 19. 17-Sheldon
Haudenschild [14][$1,000]; 20. 1M-Landon Myers [24][$1,000]; 21. 7S-Robbie
Price [25][$]; 22. 91-Kyle Reinhardt [15][$1,000]; 23. 55-Hunter
Schuerenberg [7][$1,000]; 24. 26-Zeb Wise [23][$1,000]; 25. 5TX-Travis Philo
[22][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Spencer Bayston 1-6, Rico Abreu 7-30. KSE Hard
Charger Award: 1A-Jacob Allen[+15]
NEW Championship Standings (64/74 Races) – 1. Brad Sweet (7,926); 2.
David Gravel (-88); 3. Carson Macedo (-96); 4. Sheldon Haudenschild (-234);
5. Donny Schatz (-240); 6. Logan Schuchart (-308); 7. James McFadden (-456);
8. Spencer Bayston (-526); 9. Jacob Allen (-648); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-862).
REBIRTH: Jacob Allen’s career-year has given him champion-like
confidence The Hanover, PA driver is on a career-best streak of 13 top-10
finishes in a row, including preliminary events
By Nick Graziano
ROSSBURG, OH (Sept. 22, 2022) – A couple of years ago, Jacob Allen told
his father he didn’t think he was cut out for the World of Outlaws NOS
Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour. He couldn’t win.
Now…
“I really do believe I feel like I can win any race that I show up to,”
Allen said.
The confidence stems from having not only the best season of his career,
but, arguably, a “breakout season.”
Allen’s previous season bests included one win, nine top-five finishes,
20 top 10s and 79 laps led. This year, he’s already surpassed each stat with
four wins – including his crown jewel victory at the Gold Cup Race of
Champions at Silver Dollar Speedway – 15 top fives, 31 top 10s and 134 laps
led.
What’s produced the change?
“You know, I don’t… I just keep believing in myself, keep believing in my
team and keep focused,” Allen said. “We’re working hard on getting our race
car to feel right for the racetrack. You know, with getting the car right
for the racetrack it helps a tremendous amount on driving the race car, as
well.”
The Hanover, PA driver and his Shark Racing team are currently on their
best stretch of finishes since joining the World of Outlaws tour full-time
in 2014. Allen hasn’t finished outside the top 10 in his last 13 starts,
including his preliminary nights during the Knoxville Nationals, which he
won, and Gold Cup, where he finished second. And more than half of those
finishes are podiums.
To put his season into another perspective, with 11 races left to go this
season, Allen still has more wins than three-time and defending champion
Brad Sweet and is tied with 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz.
“To me, it’s like a humbling feeling more than anything,” Allen said
about the stat. “Brad Sweet and Donny Schatz are people I look up to and
have respect for. I’ve seen Donny win 30 races in a year. Hopefully I can
have their respect and hopefully when I want to go talk to guys like that,
that they’re open to giving me advice because I’m just a regular guy.
“I have a long way to go to what I think would be to consider myself a
great in this sport. Because of those guys, I strive to be like them and be
great like them some day.”
Allen and teammate Logan Schuchart have recently swapped the top two
spots during the West Coast swing. Allen won at Gold Cup with Schuchart
second and then Schuchart won the Tom Tarlton Classic ahead of his uncle.
Being able to add his name to the list of drivers who have won Gold Cup
has multiple special meanings to Allen.
“It meant a lot, especially with Logan (Schuchart) winning it the year
before,” Allen said. “And with Stevie Smith winning it, there are three guys
from the same area that have won a crown jewel race – the biggest race in my
opinion on the West Coast. Coming all the way from the East Coast and doing
that is pretty special.
“You look at the names that have won the Gold Cup and there are some real
gassers on there. So, to be a part of that list is a pretty huge
accomplishment for me.”
This weekend, he and the rest of the World of Outlaws tour venture east
for two stops in Ohio – Eldora Speedway for the BeFour the Crowns Showdown
on Friday, Sept. 23, and Sharon Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 24
Allen has struggled at both tracks recently, finishing no better than
19th at Eldora this year and 23rd at Sharon last year. However, his previous
stats at tracks have held little weight this year.
In the 33 different tracks the World of Outlaws has raced at this season,
Allen has had a new career-best finish at 23 of those tracks.
A good portion of that stems from his new mentality of, “I feel like I
can win any race that I show up to.”
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CALIFORNIA DREAMIN': Logan Schuchart Wins Tom Tarlton Classic at
Keller Auto Speedway
The Hanover, PA driver passed Carson Macedo with three laps to go to earn
his 34th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars triumph
HANFORD, CA – September 16, 2022 – Just as a victory seemed out of reach
for Logan Schuchart Friday night at Keller Auto Speedway, an opportunity to
win came his way.
The Hanover, PA driver needed a chance, and he took it, diving under race
leader Carson Macedo with three laps to go—the two making contact as
Schuchart slid up the racetrack in Turn 2.
From there, Schuchart sprinted ahead, holding on to win the Tom Tarlton
Classic and earn his 34th career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Cars
Feature triumph.
Schuchart said he couldn't waste an opportunity with a $21,000 payday up
for grabs.
“I knew I wouldn’t have an opportunity unless I did something like that,”
Schuchart said. “We weren’t going to get into lap traffic again. At this
point in the year, I’m racing to win races. That’s the reason we’re out
here. It’s a bigger paying race, and we’re racing for the lead. If I have a
chance, I’m going to have to take it, and I felt like that was my only
opportunity.
“I’ll have to watch the replay and see exactly how it went down. The
general consensus from what I’m hearing is that it was racing.”
Macedo quickly drove away from the field in the first half of the race,
remaining unchallenged until the first of several cautions came out on Lap
21.
From there, the Golden State competitor continued his quick pace on
multiple restarts, using the outside lane. However, a caution with six laps
remaining for 10-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny
Schatz set up the final battle.
Macedo pulled away on the restart, but Schuchart kept him in his sights
before pulling the slide job with three laps left.
The early race leader fell back to fourth and said he felt Schuchart
didn’t give him enough room on the pass.
“I’m going to have to look back and see the video,” Macedo said. “I just
didn’t feel like I had very much room there. He slid me and came across so
fast that we got on the brakes, but ultimately, he ran into me.
“It is what it is. It’s just one of them deals I think you have to put
into the memory bank and just remember. One of these nights coming up, I’ll
probably have a shot with him. I feel like me, and the 1S raced pretty hard
with each other a few times, and I’m sure I’ll have a shot in the future.”
Despite his fourth-place finish, Macedo gained on Series points leader
Brad Sweet, who finished sixth, and David Gravel, who finished seventh.
Sweet leads Gravel by 74 points leaving the West Coast and Macedo by 94
points.
Jacob Allen finished second, completing a one-two finish for Shark Racing
in the second consecutive Feature.
The Hanover, PA driver earned the KSE Hard Charger award after
transferring through the Last Chance Showdown and charging from 22nd to the
runner-up spot.
Allen stated his team's decisions throughout the night played a role in a
second consecutive podium.
“It was a great turnaround for our race team,” Allen said. “I kind of
crashed there in Qualifying and had to run the [Last Chance Showdown]. All
night long, we just kept working on our setup, and our racecar got better
every time we hit the racetrack.
“The decisions we made there after the [Last Chance Showdown] right
before the Feature were very critical to having such a good run tonight.”
James McFadden crossed the line third after falling back as far as
eleventh.
The Alice Sprints, NT, AU driver said he couldn’t get into a rhythm
because of the cautions.
“The restarts hurt me,” McFadden said. “I was back in 11th for a while. I
could just never get going on the restart. Then once I cleared those, we’d
start trucking. I’m just disappointed I couldn’t get a rhythm.
“I’m disappointed in myself for not getting a good restart and pounded
the top earlier.”
Sheldon Haudenschild, from Wooster, OH, rounded out the top five.
He said he was biding his time as he watched Sweet and McFadden battle in
front of him, hoping to make a pass.
“I feel like I did pretty good on the restarts; I just had one hiccup
when I got over in (Turn) 2 and lost a few spots,” Haudenschild said. “I was
really just dodging [Sweet] and [McFadden]. They were racing pretty hard in
front of me. I was just kind of waiting and ended up getting [Sweet] there
at the end.”
UP NEXT: The Greatest Show on Dirt heads to Eldora Speedway for the final
time in 2022 for the Before the Crowns Showdown on Friday, Sept. 23. For
Tickets: CLICK HERE.
NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps)-1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [10][$21,000];
2. 1A-Jacob Allen [22][$6,000]; 3. 83-James McFadden [9][$3,500]; 4.
41-Carson Macedo [1][$2,800]; 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [16][$2,500]; 6.
49-Brad Sweet [4][$2,300]; 7. 2-David Gravel [11][$2,200]; 8. 2X-Justin
Sanders [2][$2,100]; 9. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [17][$2,050]; 10. 88N-DJ Netto
[21][$2,000]; 11. 14-Corey Day [7][$1,600]; 12. 5T-Ryan Timms [5][$1,400];
13. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [12][$1,200]; 14. 88-Austin McCarl [13][$1,100]; 15.
83JR-Kerry Madsen [15][$1,050]; 16. 5-Spencer Bayston [6][$1,000]; 17.
7S-Robbie Price [8][$1,000]; 18. 21-Mitchell Faccinto [24][$1,000]; 19.
5B-Colby Copeland [23][$1,000]; 20. 5V-Landon Brooks [19][$1,000]; 21.
46JR-Joel Myers [18][$1,000]; 22. 20G-Noah Gass [25][$]; 23. 15-Donny Schatz
[3][$1,000]; 24. 57W-Shane Golobic [14][$1,000]; 25. 2K-Kaleb Montgomery
[20][$1,000]
Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo 1-32, Logan Schuchart 33-35 KSE Hard Charger
Award: 1A-Jacob Allen[+20]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Hanford's Keller Auto Speedway Welcomes Outlaws for
Tom Tarlton Classic
Hometown Hero Carson Macedo Chasing Third-Straight $21,000 Payday at
Family Race
HANFORD, CA - September 13, 2022 - Hanford, CA's Keller Auto Speedway is
back on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule for
the second year in a row, hosting the $21,000-to-win Tom Tarlton Classic
this Friday, September 16.
Carson Macedo, who is the two-time and defending champion of the race
honoring his great-uncle, enters as the favorite for his Series-best 12th
win of the season this weekend. The Jason Johnson Racing #41 star will
welcome championship competitors Brad Sweet and David Gravel to his home
track with crucial points on the line.
Those three, plus the likes of full-time Outlaws Donny Schatz, Sheldon
Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, and Jacob Allen, will go head-to-head against
California's best for the ninth and final time in 2022. Be on the lookout
for local sensations including Shane Golobic, Dominic Scelzi, Corey Day, DJ
Netto, and many more.
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DOWN THE STRETCH: Only nine point races remain until The Greatest Show on
Dirt invades The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Nov. 2-5) for the season-ending
World Finals, and the championship chase remains tight with three drivers
within 100 points of each other.
Carson Macedo (11) and David Gravel (6) both outrank Brad Sweet (4) in
the "W" column, but "The Big Cat" has used his unparallel consistency to
maintain a stranglehold over the points lead in pursuit of his fourth
consecutive World of Outlaws championship. Sweet's Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA
Auto Parts #49 averages a 5.41 finish through 51 point races, compared to
6.15 for Gravel and 6.52 for Macedo.
Entering Hanford, the current advantage for Sweet is 72-points ahead of
Gravel and 98-points ahead of Macedo. Both Gravel and Macedo are the two
most recent World of Outlaws winners at Keller Auto, but Sweet is no slouch
at the Peter Murphy-owned track either, earning three podium results without
a win thus far.
KEEPIN' IT IN THE FAMILY: All eyes on Friday night will be on Carson
Macedo, who looks to remain a perfect three-for-three at the Tom Tarlton
Classic, a race held in honor of his great-uncle. The Lemoore, CA native
grew up 15-minutes away from Keller Auto Speedway and turned his first laps
in a Sprint Car at the track.
The 26-year-old topped the inaugural running in 2020, an unsanctioned
event in the Tarlton Racing #21, and backed that up last year with a World
of Outlaws win in the Jason Johnson Racing #41. JJR Crew Chief Phil Dietz
will also be going for his third-straight win in Hanford, having previously
won the 2019 World of Outlaws show with David Gravel at the wheel.
In recent memory, Keller Auto Speedway has morphed into arguably Macedo's
best track. In his last six starts, he owns a stunning 1.3 average finish
thanks to four victories and two second-place results. Another win on Friday
would not only complete the trifecta for he and Phil, it would also
officially give Carson the winningest season of his World of Outlaws career
with 12 victories.
CALI'S LAST CHANCE: While California natives such as Carson Macedo
(Lemoore), Kyle Larson (Elk Grove), and Giovanni Scelzi (Fresno) have all
topped World of Outlaws races in their home state this year, the true local
Golden State racers have been shutout over the past 13 Series events on
their own soil - dating back to Shane Golobic's triumph at Placerville on
Sept. 11, 2019.
Golobic, of Fremont, CA, is already a two-time winner in Hanford this
year, including a Sprint Car Challenge Tour win in May. He was the lone
local racer in the top-10 of Saturday's Gold Cup finale and now heads back
to the Central Valley hoping to end the streak.
Dominic Scelzi, of Fresno, CA, has been on a tear at Keller Auto Speedway
lately aboard the family-owned #41S. The older brother of Giovanni, Dominic
led his first-career laps with the World of Outlaws earlier this year and
recently topped a NARC show in May. Other recent Sprint Car winners in
Hanford include Corey Day (Clovis, CA) and DJ Netto (Hanford, CA), who are
both expected to compete this weekend.
SHARK WARNING: Shark Racing dominated the headlines last month by
sweeping the Knoxville Nationals preliminary programs, and they backed it up
again last week with a spectacular 1-2 finish at the Gold Cup Race of
Champions. It came down to the final lap as Jacob Allen beat Logan Schuchart
by 0.050-seconds at Silver Dollar Speedway, delivering the biggest win of
his career and back-to-back titles in Chico, CA for the Hanover, PA team.
Now the attention turns to Keller Auto Speedway, where Bobby Allen's
squad hopes to keep the hot streak rolling and end their West Coast swing on
a high note. Schuchart, who recently passed 300 career top-10 finishes, has
finished inside the top-10 during all five of his appearances at Hanford,
including an unforgettable 2017 victory from 19th. The DuraMAX Oil, Drydene
Performance Products #1S team is still in a heated battle for the fifth spot
in points as they pursue a fourth win of 2022.
For Allen, the 28-year-old pilot has been authoring one of the most
remarkable turnarounds in Sprint Car Racing this year. He's set a new career
best finish at a staggering 20 tracks this season, including last week when
he made it four wins aboard the Pells Tire Service, Low-E Insulation #1A
entry. The reigning Gold Cup champion look to continue that trend this
weekend as he vies for his first top-10 at Keller Auto, which would extend
his career-best mark to 11 consecutive top-10 finishes.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, September 16 at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (62/74 Races):
1. 49-Brad Sweet (7,646 PTS); 2. 2-David Gravel (-72 PTS); 3. 41-Carson
Macedo (-98 PTS); 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild (-206 PTS); 5. 15-Donny Schatz
(-208 PTS); 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart (-310 PTS); 7. 83-James McFadden (-466
PTS); 8. 5-Spencer Bayston (-500 PTS); 9. 1A-Jacob Allen (-652 PTS); 10.
3Z-Brock Zearfoss (-820 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (15 Drivers):
11 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41
9 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing #17
6 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2
5 wins – Brent Marks, Murray-Marks Motorsports #19
4 wins – Kyle Larson, Kevin Kozlowski/Paul Silva #57
4 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing #49
4 wins – Jacob Allen, Shark Racing #1A
3 wins – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15
3 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S
2 wins – Spencer Bayston, CJB Motorsports #5
2 wins – Giovanni Scelzi, KCP Racing #18
1 win – Brock Zearfoss, Zearfoss Racing #3Z
1 win – Brian Brown, Brian Brown Racing #21
1 win – Buddy Kofoid, Crouch Motorsports #11
1 win – Lance Dewease, Don Kreitz Jr. Racing #69K
FEATURE LAPS LED (30 Drivers):
272 laps – Brad Sweet
253 laps – Carson Macedo
189 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
186 laps – David Gravel
134 laps – Jacob Allen
119 laps – Kyle Larson
109 laps – Brent Marks
99 laps – Donny Schatz
67 laps – Logan Schuchart
66 laps – Spencer Bayston
61 laps – Giovanni Scelzi
52 laps – Brian Brown
46 laps – Tyler Courtney
31 laps – Buddy Kofoid
30 laps – James McFadden
26 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
23 laps – Kasey Kahne
22 laps – Brock Zearfoss
15 laps – Justin Peck
13 laps – Cory Eliason
12 laps – Rico Abreu
9 laps – Dominic Scelzi, Brady Bacon
8 laps – Anthony Macri, Riley Goodno
7 laps – Kerry Madsen
5 laps – Lance Dewease
1 lap – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Austin McCarl
QUICKTIME AWARDS (20 Drivers):
9 QuickTimes – Carson Macedo*
8 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet
6 QuickTimes – David Gravel
4 QuickTimes – Sheldon Haudenschild*, Jacob Allen
3 QuickTimes – Giovanni Scelzi*
2 QuickTimes – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart, Spencer Bayston, James
McFadden, Rico Abreu, Justin Peck
1 QuickTime – Aaron Reutzel, Cory Eliason, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Buddy Kofoid,
Brent Marks, Kerry Madsen, Daryn Pittman, Anthony Macri
* Denotes New Track Record
HEAT RACE WINNERS (48 Drivers):
20 Heat Wins – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
17 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen
16 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet
15 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
12 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, James McFadden
6 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
5 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown
4 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Kraig Kinser, Aaron Reutzel
3 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Tyler Courtney, Cory Eliason, Kyle Larson, Hunter
Schuerenberg
2 Heat Wins – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Brent Marks, Marcus Dumesny, Matt
Juhl
1 Heat Win – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Dominic Scelzi, Corey Day, Anthony Macri,
Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Parker Price-Miller, Buddy Kofoid, Mark
Dobmeier, Mitchel Moles, Brooke Tatnell, Riley Goodno, Jack Croaker, Paige
Polyak, Carson McCarl, Sye Lynch, Daryn Pittman, Danny Dietrich, Devon
Borden, Larry Wight, Noah Gass, Tim Kaeding
DIRTVISION FAST PASS DASH APPEARANCES (56 Drivers):
34 Dashes – Brad Sweet
33 Dashes – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
25 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Jacob Allen
24 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
22 Dashes – Donny Schatz
21 Dashes – James McFadden
10 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Giovanni Scelzi
8 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson
6 Dashes – Cory Eliason, Kasey Kahne
5 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Brian Brown, Kerry Madsen
4 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Robbie Price, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, Corey Day
2 Dashes – Dominic Scelzi, Hunter Schuerenberg, Ryan Timms
1 Dash – Sam Hafertepe Jr, Colby Copeland, Tanner Carrick, DJ Netto, Brady
Bacon, Matt Campbell, Justin Whittall, Ian Madsen, Cole Duncan, Parker
Price-Miller, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Robbie
Price, Zeb Wise, Ayrton Gennetten, Daryn Pittman, Jeff Halligan, Lance
Dewease, Devon Borden, Larry Wight, Danny Varin, Marcus Dumesny, Mark
Dobmeier, Joel Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Shane Golobic
MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (34 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden
3 LCS Wins – Ayrton Gennetten, Spencer Bayston
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Brock Zearfoss, Noah Gass, Kerry Madsen, Rico
Abreu, Anthony Macri, Jesse Schlotfeldt
1 LCS Win – Kraig Kinser, Mitchell Faccinto, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Brent Marks,
DJ Foos, Christopher Bell, Austin Pierce, Jake Blackhurst, Robbie Price,
Giovanni Scelzi, Scotty Thiel, Josh Schneiderman, Brian Brown, Lachlan
McHugh, Justin Whittall, Chase Dietz, Brandon Rahmer, Jordan Thomas, Joe B.
Miller, Hunter Schuerenberg, Brendan Mullen, Tanner Holmes
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (28 Drivers):
10 Hard Chargers – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Noah Gass
3 Hard Chargers – David Gravel, Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – James McFadden, Brock Zearfoss, Anthony Macri
1 Hard Charger – Spencer Bayston, Kraig Kinser, Jason Sides, Rico Abreu, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Tanner Thorson, Alan Krimes, Devon Borden, Greg Wilson, Travis
Philo, Kyle Larson, Russell Borland, Aaron Reutzel, Scotty Thiel, Freddie
Rahmer, Larry Wight, Tim Kaeding, Ryan Timms, Kevin Ingle, Tyler Thompson,
Kerry Madsen
PODIUM FINISHES (31 Drivers):
23 Podiums – Carson Macedo
21 Podiums – Brad Sweet
18 Podiums – David Gravel
14 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
9 Podiums – Jacob Allen, Kyle Larson
8 Podiums – James McFadden
7 Podiums – Brent Marks
5 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Brian Brown
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu
2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Corey Day, Buddy Kofoid, Anthony Macri, Danny
Dietrich
1 Podium – Brock Zearfoss, Kraig Kinser, Kasey Kahne, Cory Eliason, Sam
Hafertepe Jr, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno, Tyler
Courtney, Lance Dewease, Paulie Colagiovanni, Ryan Timms
TOP 10 FINISHES (59 Drivers):
50 Top 10s – David Gravel
49 Top 10s – Brad Sweet
46 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
45 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
43 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
38 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
32 Top 10s – James McFadden, Spencer Bayston
30 Top 10s – Jacob Allen
23 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
16 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu
14 Top 10s – Kyle Larson
11 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
8 Top 10s – Cory Eliason, Brian Brown
7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
6 Top 10s – Justin Peck
5 Top 10s – Kasey Kahne,
4 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day
3 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Buddy Kofoid, Scotty Thiel, Lance Dewease, Dominic
Scelzi, Trey Starks, Ryan Timms
2 Top 10s – Noah Gass, Robbie Price, Sam Hafertepe Jr, Larry Wight, Danny
Varin, Shane Golobic
1 Top 10 – DJ Netto, Carson Short, Tanner Thorson, Greg Wilson, Cole Duncan,
Cale Thomas, Cole Macedo, Mark Dobmeier, Parker Price-Miller, Riley Goodno,
Ayrton Gennetten, Zeb Wise, Jeff Halligan, Devon Borden, Freddie Rahmer,
Paulie Colagiovanni, Lachlan McHugh, Marcus Dumesny, Daryn Pittman, Joel
Myers Jr, Mitchell Faccinto
2022 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Thur, Feb. 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz
(1)
2. Fri, Feb. 11 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon
Haudenschild (1)
3. Sat, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
4. Fri, March 4 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild
(2)
5. Sat, March 5 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
6. Fri, March 11 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
7. Sat, March 12 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Kyle Larson (1)
8. Fri, March 18 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Carson Macedo (2)
9. Fri, March 25 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Giovanni Scelzi
(2)
10. Sat, March 26 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / David Gravel (2)
11. Tues, March 29 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / Brad Sweet (1)
12. Sat, April 2 / Devil’s Bowl Speedway / Mesquite, TX / Brent Marks (1)
13. Sat, April 9 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Jacob Allen (1)
14. Fri, April 15 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO /
Carson Macedo (3)
15. Sat, April 23 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (4)
16. Fri, April 29 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Logan Schuchart
(1)
17. Sat, April 30 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / Spencer Bayston
(1)
18. Wed, May 11 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Jacob Allen (2)
19. Sat, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brent Marks
(2)
20. Tues, May 17 / Bridgeport Motorsports Park / Swedesboro, NJ / Sheldon
Haudenschild (3)
21. Fri, May 20 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (2)
22. Sat, May 28 / Atomic Speedway / Waverly, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
23. Mon, May 30 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Sheldon
Haudenschild (5)
24. Fri, June 3 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo
(5)
25. Fri, June 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (3)
26. Sat, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brian Brown (1)
27. Fri, June 17 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (6)
28. Sat, June 18 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon
Haudenschild (7)
29. Wed, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Spencer Bayston (2)
30. Thur, June 23 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Buddy Kofoid (1)
31. Fri, June 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (6)
32. Sat, June 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
33. Fri, July 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Jacob Allen (3)
34. Sat, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brock Zearfoss
(1)
35. Sat, July 9 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (7)
36. Tues, July 12 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Kyle Larson (3)
37. Wed, July 13 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (3)
38. Thur, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (4)
39. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (4)
40. Sat, July 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (5)
41. Wed, July 20 / Port Royal Speedway / Port Royal, PA / Kyle Larson (4)
42. Fri, July 22 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Lance
Dewease (1)
43. Sat, July 23 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Brad Sweet
(2)
44. Sat, July 30 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (5)
45. Sun, July 31 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Donny Schatz (2)
46. Fri, Aug. 5 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (8)
47. Sat, Aug. 6 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (3)
48. Wed, Aug. 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Logan Schuchart (SF)*
49. Thur, Aug. 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Jacob Allen (SF)*
50. Fri, Aug. 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (SF)*
51. Sat, Aug. 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Donny Schatz (3)
52. Sat, Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (2)
53. Sat. Aug. 20 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
54. Fri, Aug. 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Brad Sweet (4)
55. Sat, Aug. 27 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson
Macedo (10)
56. Thur, Sept. 1 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Logan Schuchart (3)
57. Fri, Sept. 2 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
58. Sat, Sept. 3 / Skagit Speedway / Alger, WA / David Gravel (6)
59. Mon, Sept. 5 / Grays Harbor Raceway / Elma, WA / Carson Macedo (11)
60. Thur, Sept. 8 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Kyle Larson (NP)*
61. Fri, Sept. 9 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Carson Macedo (NP)*
62. Sat, Sept. 10 / Silver Dollar Speedway / Chico, CA / Jacob Allen (4)
1 MONTH ALERT: Inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget championship to be
determined in Oklahoma, Oct. 13-15 The triple-header weekend will see the
Series visit Port City Raceway on Oct. 13, and then run a doubleheader at
I-44 Riverside Speedway, Oct. 14-15
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (Sept. 14, 2022) – The inaugural championship for the
Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series present by Toyota will conclude with a
triple-header weekend in Oklahoma, paying $10,000 to the 2022 title winner.
Making its debut in the Sooner State, the Series will first venture to
Port City Raceway – now owned by former World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Sprint Car winner Shane Stewart – on Thursday, Oct. 13, for the
$4,000-to-win Donnie Ray Crawford Sooner State 55. Then, the Series travels
to I-44 Riverside Speedway for the Meent Memorial doubleheader,
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 14-15, paying $4,000 to win the first night and $5,000
to win on Saturday.
All three events are in conjunction with the POWRi National Midget
League, which will also be concluding its championship season at I-44.
THE POINTS Zach Daum, of Pocahontas, IL, has yet to win with the Xtreme
Outlaw Midgets but holds a 48-point lead over Bryant Wiedeman, of Colby, KS,
going into the championship finale. He’s been the most consistent of all
drivers, finishing inside the top 10 in all seven starts with five of them
being top-five finishes – currently the most of all drivers.
He’s gone through the pressure of running for a championship several
times, having claimed three POWRi National Midget titles.
Wiedeman has the best momentum going into the final three events, though,
after scoring his first Xtreme Outlaw victory during the Quad Cities 150
finale at Davenport Speedway in August. Like Daum, Wiedeman knows how to run
for a championship, having scored the POWRi National Midget title last year.
While not mathematically out of contention yet, the rest of the top-four
in points – Brenham Crouch (-93) and Kyle Jones (-143) – have a lot of
digging to do in the final three races.
Taylor Reimer sits fifth in points (-200) and while not in contention for
the title, she has already made history with the Series, becoming the first
female national Midget winner with her victory at Millbridge Speedway. Then,
when Jade Avedisian won the next race at Jacksonville Speedway, they became
the first back-to-back female winners in a national dirt racing series
GOLD & SILVER: Jacob Allen Edges Logan Schuchart in Thrilling Finale
at Gold Cup Race of Champions
Shark Racing Finishes 1-2, Separated by 0.050-Seconds in Photo Finish
CHICO, CA - September 10, 2022 - Almost exactly two years to the day
(Sept. 11, 2020) Shark Racing finished 1-2 in Jacob Allen's first-career
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win, they did it again;
this time by topping the $25,000-to-win Gold Cup Race of Champions, giving
the fan-favorite the biggest win of his life.
To make things more dramatic, Allen beat his uncle, his teammate, and his
best friend Logan Schuchart, by a mere 0.050-seconds as the checkered flag
waved at Chico, CA's Silver Dollar Speedway.
The Pells Tire Service, Low-E Insulation #1A officially controlled all 40
laps at the 68th running of the prestigious event, but that is a deceiving
box score. Allen, amid his ninth year on tour at 28 years old, fought off
challenges from champion Brad Sweet at first, then winning machine Carson
Macedo, and ultimately his running mate in the DuraMAX Oil, Drydene
Performance Products #1S.
It came down to the 40th and final lap as Schuchart closed on Allen and
showed him his nose coming to the white flag. With traffic blocking his path
into the final corner, Allen found himself in no man's land through the
middle and quickly losing grip as Schuchart stuck to the bottom. As the #1S
rocketed off the corner, the #1A found grip up high and the drag race to the
line began.
They never touched, but Allen hit the wall and pulled a wheelstand as he
crossed the finish line ahead of Schuchart by a jaw-dropping 0.050-seconds
to score a win that left him speechless.
"I don't know what to say," Allen noted trying to compose himself. "As a
team, Logan and I always dream about running 1-2. Having a finish like that
is just so damn awesome. I didn't know who won at first, I was just waiting
for Mike [Hess] to say #1A or #1S. I can't believe it. I just won the Gold
Cup and it was a Shark Racing 1-2 and that's back-to-back Gold Cups for our
team. Wow."
He took every restart and every lap traffic bout in stride, never
wavering as he ventured away from his stereotypical low-line and throttled
around the outside of the 1/4-mile. The victory brings Allen to five-career
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series wins with four of those
coming in 2022.
"You guys doubt me a little bit, but we're figuring out how to set up
these cars and I'm getting better as a driver," Allen added. "It's okay if
people don't want to believe in me, but as a team, we believe in each other
and that's what makes this happens."
Perhaps the happiest second-place finisher in World of Outlaws history,
Logan Schuchart couldn't stop smiling on frontstretch following the
spectacular finish with his nephew and teammate - even though his pursuit of
back-to-back Gold Cup titles was stopped by the slimmest of margins.
"I honestly didn't know who won it," Schuchart said. "I'm so pumped,
though. This is about the coolest outcome we could ever ask for. It's
awesome for two PA boys to be racing for the win at Gold Cup, the most
prestigious race on the West Coast. I'm so proud of Jacob, his team, my
team, and everyone involved in Shark Racing. You can't ask for much more
than this."
Following the pair of Shark Racing entries to the stripe was Carson
Macedo with a third-place effort in the Jason Johnson Racing, Albaugh #41.
It's his 23rd World of Outlaws podium finish of the season as the Lemoore,
CA native looks to cut into his 96-point championship deficit with only 12
races remaining in the 2022 campaign.
"This place was really racey tonight," Macedo said. "My guys gave me a
car to win, but I just felt like every time we would get to the tail of the
field a caution would come out. I needed more traffic to get up there with
those guys. It was pretty cool to watch that photo finish right behind them
at the line, though."
Closing out the top-five in Saturday's finale was Sheldon Haudenschild in
fourth aboard the Stenhouse Jr. / Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17, and
Brad Sweet, who momentarily led on Lap 23, finishing fifth in the Kasey
Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49.
David Gravel took sixth aboard the Big Game Motorsports, Huset's Speedway
#2, and Spencer Bayston came home seventh in his CJB Motorsports, TrueTimber
#5 to give the World of Outlaws a top-seven sweep over the California
locals.
Rounding out the top-10 in the 68th Gold Cup was 16-year-old Ryan Timms
with his third top-10 in four Series starts, Donny Schatz with a KSE Hard
Charger performance from 21st to ninth, and Fremont, CA's Shane Golobic
driving the Kevin Kozlowski-owned #57 as the highest finishing local
competitor.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (40 Laps) - 1. 1A-Jacob Allen
[1][$25,000]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [5][$10,000]; 3. 41-Carson Macedo
[3][$6,000]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [9][$5,000]; 5. 49-Brad Sweet
[2][$4,000]; 6. 2-David Gravel [11][$3,500]; 7. 5-Spencer Bayston
[8][$3,200]; 8. 5T-Ryan Timms [4][$3,000]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz [21][$2,800];
10. 57W-Shane Golobic [6][$2,500]; 11. 88N-DJ Netto [20][$2,300]; 12.
17M-Kalib Henry [12][$2,250]; 13. 22-Ryan Bernal [13][$2,200]; 14.
41S-Dominic Scelzi [15][$2,100]; 15. 2XM-Max Mittry [14][$2,050]; 16.
83-James McFadden [7][$2,000]; 17. 24-Chase Johnson [18][$2,000]; 18.
14-Corey Day [24][$2,000]; 19. 83JR-Kerry Madsen [19][$2,000]; 20.
83T-Tanner Carrick [16][$2,000]; 21. 21-Mitchell Faccinto [10][$2,000]; 22.
38B-Blake Carrick [22][$2,000]; 23. 83V-Sean Becker [17][$2,000]; 24.
92-Andy Forsberg [23][$2,000]. Lap Leaders: Jacob Allen 1-40. KSE Hard
Charger Award: 15-Donny Schatz[+12]
UP NEXT (Fri) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
will host its ninth and final race of the year in California this Friday,
September 16 at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA with a $21,000 prize
available in the Tom Tarlton Classic.
GET THE BROOM: Swanson Sweeps Illinois Weekend with Win at Spoon River
Ballou P2 after leading early, Thomas Jr. runs third in cap to debut
weekend
LEWISTOWN, IL – Sept. 10, 2022 – Two wins in two days; three in the last
three races. Jake Swanson and Team AZ Racing are firing on all cylinders.
With another victory with the Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series pres. by
Low-E Insulation Saturday night at Spoon River Speedway, Swanson – the
29-year-old wheelman from Anaheim, CA – completed a sweep of the Series’
Illinois weekend and made up a big chunk of ground in the chase for the
inaugural season points championship.
“Two races in a row – I don’t think I’ve ever swept a weekend in my
life,” Swanson said. “I’m pumped about that, but three Xtreme Series races
in-a-row is massive. I’m blown away.”
Coming into the weekend, Swanson sat fifth in the standings, 116 points
out of first place. After the win at Jacksonville Speedway Friday night and
again at Spoon River on Saturday, he now rides third, 53 behind leader Shane
Cockrum. Add-in his victory at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in June,
and that makes three wins for him in the last three Series races.
“If we had a good weekend, we were gonna be like, ‘Alright, let’s focus
on a championship,’” Swanson said. “Really, the $20,000 [points championship
check] is what we’re after. Obviously, [the weekend] couldn’t have played
out any better.”
Taking the green from inside Row 2, it didn’t take long before Swanson
had the lead. Polesitter Robert Ballou led the first three trips around the
3/8-mile oval before Swanson made the move to his inside coming out of Turn
2 and sealed the pass as they raced into Turn 3.
It was a maneuver Swanson said he’d struggled to get right in the past,
but worked it to perfection Saturday night.
“Lately, we’ve been really good squaring-off [the corner]; the thing
leaves from center-off so much better,” Swanson said. “I felt like that was
our biggest issue last year, and sometimes at the beginning of this year. We
fixed some stuff and really got that dialed in.”
Now with the lead in-hand, it became Swanson’s race to lose. After a
quick caution and red-flag combo shy of the halfway point, he checked out,
building up a near three-second lead on Ballou as they entered the home
stretch.
Once Swanson hit lapped traffic, Ballou was able to close-in on him
slightly, but never close enough to make a move.
“When there was that caution with about 10 laps to go, it felt it took
like 10 laps for my racecar to get going,” Ballou said. “I could catch
[Swanson] after about four or five laps, but I was overdriving the car, and
you make mistakes when you do that.”
Just when all hope seemed to evaporate, the yellow flag was displayed.
Wesley Smith looped around in Turn 2, erasing Swanson’s lead and giving
Ballou and a hungry Kevin Thomas Jr. one final chance.
In the end, Swanson kept the field at bay and drove across the stripe to
collect his second $5,000 check in two days.
“Really cool racetrack to be able to run two lines like that and finesse
the bottom and rip the top,” Swanson said. “One of the most fun places I’ve
been to the last two weekends. These were really great racetracks, and I
hope we can come back more.”
Though Ballou was able to hang on for a strong runner-up finish, he said
was dissatisfied with his car’s handling throughout the 30-lap event.
“From Lap 1, I knew I was in trouble, and I was just kinda hanging on,”
Ballou said. “I finally figured I could overdrive the car and get it to be
decent, but you can’t win races overdriving your racecar.”
Rounding out the podium, Kevin Thomas Jr. bagged a third-place finish to
cap-off his debut weekend with the Xtreme Outlaw Sprints. Coming from fourth
on the starting grid, he made the move for third on Anton Hernandez on Lap
11 and chased Ballou for the rest of the way. He tried several times to make
a move to his inside but was unable to muster the speed to execute a pass.
“I tried to slide him once, and didn’t feel like I got a good enough
run,” Thomas said. “I didn’t want to crash both of us, so I left a little
bit of room.”
Like Swanson, Thomas enjoyed both tracks on the Illinois swing and the
new challenges they brought along.
“It was fun to get to Jacksonville and here to Spoon River to kind of do
something different,” Thomas said. “That was a lot of fun.”
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series pres. by Low-E Insulation returns to
action with a two-day event at Atomic Speedway in Waverly, OH, Oct. 7-8.
Tickets are available at the gate on race day, or if you can’t be at the
track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21AZ-Jake Swanson[3]; 2. 12-Robert Ballou[1]; 3.
15K-Kevin Thomas Jr[4]; 4. 2B-Anton Hernandez[2]; 5. 66-Shane Cockrum[10];
6. 6-Mario Clouser[8]; 7. 17GP-Max Adams[16]; 8. 20-Alex Bright[6]; 9.
52-Isaac Chapple[7]; 10. 77M-CJ Leary[12]; 11. 28-Kory Schudy[5]; 12.
33M-Matt Westfall[9]; 13. 44-Wesley Smith[11]; 14. N2-Nic Harris[17]; 15.
28M-Brandon Mattox[13]; 16. 11-Colton Fisher[18]; 17. 1JR-Steven
Russell[20]; 18. 8-Tyler Roth[22]; 19. 8D-Will Armitage[21]; 20. 24-Landon
Simon[14]; 21. 56-Mitchell Davis[19]; 22. 29-Mitch Wissmiller[15]
California Firefighting Efforts Force Placerville 49er Gold Rush
Classic to 2023
PLACERVILLE, CA (Sept. 10, 2022) – For the second consecutive year,
Placerville Speedway is becoming the base for regional California
firefighting efforts, including a fire rescue camp, and thereby forcing the
postponement of the Sept. 17 Bonney Plumbing 49er Gold Rush Classic to 2023.
The thoughts of the entire World of Outlaws family are with the
firefighters and all of those affected by the fires throughout the area.
The Tom Tarlton Classic at Keller Auto Speedway in Hanford, CA — one of
the most exciting races in 2022 — remains scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16,
and will now be the final World of Outlaws race this season in California.
Those who already purchased tickets to the 2022 Bonney Plumbing 49er Gold
Rush, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17, will be able to use them
for the 2023 event at Placerville. The date of the 2023 race will be
announced by the end of the year. Ticketholders unable to make the 2023 race
can request a refund when the 2023 date is announced.
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series West Coast Swing
continues tonight at Silver Dollar Speedway for the $25,000-to-win Gold Cup
Race of Champions, live on DIRTVision.
RIGHT AT HOME: Carson Macedo is a Gold Cup Preliminary Winner Once
Again at Silver Dollar Speedway
Allen and Golobic Lock-In for Saturday's $25,000/Win Finale at Silver
Dollar
CHICO, CA - September 9, 2022 - The second night of the 68th Gold Cup
Race of Champions saw the return of a familiar face to Victory Lane at
Silver Dollar Speedway.
Completing a California sweep of the split-field preliminary programs,
Lemoore's Carson Macedo stood on top at the Chico, CA 1/4-mile for the third
time in his career. He's won all three of his Gold Cup prelims with a
different team - Tarlton Racing in 2014, Kyle Larson Racing in 2019, and
Jason Johnson Racing in 2022.
To secure Friday's Feature win - unofficially his 12th with the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2022 - Macedo was forced to
fight off a resurgent Jacob Allen, who presented a career-best Silver Dollar
Speedway effort.
Macedo led the opening 15 laps from the pole position, but
seventh-starting Jacob Allen quickly found himself in contention aboard the
Shark Racing, Pells Tire Service, Low-E Insulation #1A. The Hanover, PA
native, who had amassed a stunning average finish of 24th through his first
12 starts in Chico, drove by Macedo on the low-line and led laps 16-18.
The Jason Johnson Racing, Albaugh #41 rebounded on the ensuing restart,
however, and ripped command of the lead back from Allen as he throttled the
tricky cushion. From there, the 26-year-old star easily ran off into lap
traffic and won Friday's preliminary by 2.117-seconds.
"I didn't expect that honestly," Macedo said of Allen driving by him. "He
was so good on the bottom, I was taken aback for a minute. These big
mufflers are so quiet that you kind of hear things and don't know where
they're coming from really. I had to get back into the seat and rip the top
really hard. I'm glad it paid off and I'm excited knowing that we can
improve tomorrow and make this thing better."
An added element in the moment is that Macedo earned his first-career
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win right here at Silver
Dollar Speedway almost eight years to the day. It also marks the first-ever
win for Jason Johnson Racing at the Chico, CA 1/4-mile.
"This place is special to me and always will be," Macedo added. "I got my
first World of Outlaws win here and now I gave Jason Johnson Racing their
first win here. I know how much Philip has wanted to win here, so I'm
excited I can finally give them that. Hopefully we can be up here when it
counts tomorrow."
Finishing a career-best second-place after leading three laps past
halfway was Jacob Allen. The Shark Racing pilot continued his remarkable
turnaround by nearly winning at a track that has haunted him ever since he
became a full-time World of Outlaws competitor in 2014. He's now gone from a
24.0 average finisher to a lock-in driver at the Gold Cup Race of Champions.
"Man, I've ran second to Carson like two or three times lately," Allen
added. "We just need to get a little bit better and I need to capitalize
some more. Our decision-making has been awesome, though, and I think that is
showing in our results. It's not easy going against the best in the world
every night, but we're doing it."
Closing out the podium in his first-ever appearance at Silver Dollar
Speedway was Lebanon, IN native Spencer Bayston. The 23-year-old leading
contender for Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year ended up third aboard the
CJB Motorsports, True Timber, Signing Day Sports #5.
"I knew my first time here would be tough and technical, but wow it was
in a big way," Bayston noted on the track. "I didn't feel too good around
the bottom, but it was so touchy up top, I biked so many times. I'm happy
with our first outing here. This year is all about learning and experiencing
these tracks. Excited to see what we can do tomorrow."
Shane Golobic, of Fremont, CA, finished fourth-from-eighth to secure high
point honors and lock-in for tomorrow's $25,000-to-win Gold Cup finale. The
usual pilot of the NOS Energy Drink #17W, Golobic hopped in the Kevin
Kozlowski-owned, Paul Silva-wrenched #57W and nearly completed a perfect
night in Chico.
Rounding out the top-10 on Friday was non-wing ace Ryan Bernal in the
fifth spot, Lincoln, CA's Blake Carrick in sixth, David Gravel in
seventh-from-22nd with the KSE Hard Charger Award, Max Mittry in eighth
during his World of Outlaws debut, Australian Kerry Madsen in ninth, and
Hanford, CA's DJ Netto in tenth.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30 Laps) - 1. 41-Carson Macedo
[1][$10,000]; 2. 1A-Jacob Allen [7][$6,000]; 3. 5-Spencer Bayston
[4][$3,500]; 4. 57W-Shane Golobic [8][$2,800]; 5. 22-Ryan Bernal
[10][$2,500]; 6. 38B-Blake Carrick [3][$2,300]; 7. 2-David Gravel
[22][$2,200]; 8. 2XM-Max Mittry [2][$2,100]; 9. 83JR-Kerry Madsen
[9][$2,050]; 10. 88N-DJ Netto [17][$2,000]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz
[13][$1,600]; 12. 24-Chase Johnson [11][$1,400]; 13. 41S-Dominic Scelzi
[6][$1,200]; 14. 11K-Kraig Kinser [16][$1,100]; 15. 7S-Robbie Price
[5][$1,050]; 16. 88-Austin McCarl [12][$1,000]; 17. 42X-Tim Kaeding
[14][$1,000]; 18. 5B-Colby Copeland [15][$1,000]; 19. 45-Jake Morgan
[19][$1,000]; 20. 2S-Jayce Steinberg [24][$1,000]; 21. 19T-Tucker LaCaze
[20][$1,000]; 22. 21M-Michael Ing [23][$1,000]; 23. 51-Shane Hopkins
[18][$1,000]; 24. 21S-Jesse Schlotfeldt [21][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Carson
Macedo 1-15, 19-30; Jacob Allen 16-18. KSE Hard Charger Award: 2-David
Gravel[+15]
HIGH BANK HUSTLE: Swanson Holds off Bright to Win Xtreme Sprints Debut
at Jacksonville
Bright leads 28 of 30 laps, Cockrum drives 18th-to-sixth
JACKSONVILLE, IL – Sept. 9, 2022 – Jake Swanson could smell the blood in
the water. Directly in front of him, leader Alex Bright was getting tighter
and tighter every lap. With two left on the board, he knew it was time to
make the move.
With a deep dive into Turn 3, he slid up in front of Bright and took away
his line and the lead before crossing under the white flag, nearly
neck-and-neck at the line. Bright tried a slider of his own through Turns
1-2, but Swanson kept his foot in it as he hit the high-banked Jacksonville
Speedway cushion and fended-off Bright’s last-ditch effort.
In the end, it was all Swanson needed to gap Bright and drive across the
finish line to score his second Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series presented by
Low-E Insulation Feature win of the inaugural season.
“It was a close one, but I gambled a little bit and tried to make sure I
beat him around the outside,” Swanson said. “I actually buried it in the
curb a little bit harder than I wanted to, and I squeezed the throttle pedal
harder and tried to make sure that it didn’t bike-up or get tight. I knew if
I snagged the nose, I was done for.”
It’s been long and winding road for the 35-year-old from Anaheim, CA, who
now becomes only the second driver in Xtreme Outlaw history to win more than
once. He’s come a long way since his days in the Midget ranks and early
Sprint Car starts, and reflected on his time in the seat with Team AZ
Racing, traveling around to compete against drivers from across the country.
“It really is an honor to drive all over the country and race,” Swanson
said. “To be on a circuit like this and be able to win at this level is
pretty awesome.”
Swanson took the green flag from outside Row 2, directly behind Bright.
Bright took the lead on the first lap and proceeded to lead the next 27
circuits of the 1/4-mile oval. Though he looked fast out front in the early
going, Bright soon found himself in a struggle, losing the handling with
half of the race left.
“I knew I was in trouble before two-to-go; I started to struggle with
about 15-to-go,” Bright said. “I was just trying to hold on, not make
mistakes, still running hard. But I didn’t wanna give it up on doing
something stupid, either.”
Even though the car was getting tight, Bright still looked strong on the
restarts, which contributed to his ability to keep the lead. And his
competition noticed.
“I knew [Bright] was getting tighter and tighter,” Swanson said. “He was
getting really good restarts. He was going so early that I would have a hard
time getting ahold of something. It was hard for me to smash the pedal and
get going. It felt like I was spinning the tires, and I would lose more
time.
“If I could make sure that I carried speed into Turns 1-2, [Bright] would
get tight and I’d be able to make that ground back up as long as I got a
good restart.”
After fending-off relentless pressure from Robert Ballou behind him,
Swanson was left with five laps on the board for the race’s final restart;
one car in front of him. That’s when he devised the plan.
“I knew I was running out of time, but there were a couple spots where I
could see down there on the bottom,” Swanson said. “If I could just get some
momentum and get close enough to [Bright], I could stick something down
there and at least break his momentum.
“If it slid him, I’d break his momentum and if it hooked the bottom, I
could drag race him to the next corner and hopefully slide him there. That’s
what we ended up doing.”
Bright had a plan for the last restart as well – a conservative one – and
said that looking back, he realized he should’ve pushed harder.
“I think with about five-to-go, I needed to just throw the
‘don’t-make-mistakes’ card out the door and just start running it as hard as
I could,” Bright said. “For how we had the car, I think that was my only
option. I didn’t see it until Swanson got by us, but at that point, it was
too little, too late.”
Though he didn’t get the win, Bright still finished P2 and made up a big
chunk of points in the championship standings on leader Shane Cockrum. With
Cockrum having to come from 18th to finish sixth, Bright was able to cut the
gap down from 47 points to 16 with five races remaining. Doing well miles
away from his home in Collegeville, PA, gives he and the Hummer Motorsports
crew a big dose of confidence.
“Running back in Pennsylvania, we don’t really get cushions, we don’t run
on the small tracks like that,” Bright said. “So, to come out here and run
as good as we did for 28 of the 30 laps, I guess it wasn’t so bad.”
Rounding out the podium was the only other two-time Xtreme Series winner,
CJ Leary. The Greenfield, IN-driver came from seventh in his first Series
appearance since Lake Ozark Speedway in June.
Though the night started out unfavorable, Cockrum was able to come back
from 18th to finish sixth and retain his points lead, though smaller now. He
earned the TJ Forged Hard Charger Award in his drive, picking up 12 spots of
position in 30 laps.
UP NEXT
The Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series presented by Low-E Insulation heads
to Lewistown, IL, for another track debut on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Spoon
River Speedway. Buy a ticket at the gate or stream all the action live on
DIRTVision.
ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)
Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21AZ-Jake Swanson[4]; 2. 20-Alex Bright[2]; 3.
77M-CJ Leary[7]; 4. 2B-Anton Hernandez[6]; 5. 15K-Kevin Thomas Jr[9]; 6.
66-Shane Cockrum[18]; 7. 33M-Matt Westfall[8]; 8. 12-Robert Ballou[3]; 9.
56-Mitchell Davis[17]; 10. 6-Mario Clouser[5]; 11. 28-Kory Schudy[14]; 12.
N2-Nic Harris[11]; 13. 8D-Will Armitage[12]; 14. 1JR-Steven Russell[15]; 15.
16-Anthony Nicholson[19]; 16. 44-Wesley Smith[13]; 17. 2A-Austin
Archdale[21]; 18. 17GP-Max Adams[10]; 19. 24-Landon Simon[20]; 20. 52-Isaac
Chapple[16]; 21. 28M-Brandon Mattox[1]; 22. 52F-Logan Faucon[22]
BACK
WITH A BANG: Kyle Larson Tops Ryan Timms in Sensational Gold Cup Opener
Brad Sweet and Ryan Timms Lock-In
for Saturday's Finale at Silver Dollar
CHICO, CA - September 8, 2022 - The Gold Cup Race of
Champions is back, and back in a big way.
On Thursday, Silver
Dollar Speedway kicked off the 68th edition of the
iconic event with new promoters bringing back old traditions and injecting a
much-needed boost as they return to Crown Jewel status with the World of
Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
The first of two preliminary programs delivered all you could ask for in
a thrilling 30-lap Feature. Three different drivers combined to offer five
official lead changes throughout a breathtaking race on the choppy, tricky,
and treacherous Chico, CA 1/4-mile.
Ultimately, Kyle Larson -
the "L" in SLC Promotions at Silver Dollar - chalked up the win in his one
and only night at Gold Cup this week. He won't be back for Saturday's finale
with NASCAR obligations taking precedent, but he had the time for Thursday's
opener and made the most of it; returning to Victory Lane at the same place
where his first-career World of Outlaws win came in 2011.
Leading the final six laps, the 30-year-old dubbed "Yung Money" for his
stunning ability to shine on the biggest stages as a teenager was forced to
fight off the new kid on the block, who is quite frankly now deserving of
that title himself. At 16 years old, Ryan
Timms, of Oklahoma City, OK, has become arguably the hottest
topic in Sprint Car Racing this year. He nearly won his second-ever World
of Outlaws race in August, and he almost beat Kyle Larson on Thursday at his
own game.
The duo exchanged the lead several times through the middle stages, but
it was the final restart on Lap 24 that decided it all. Timms had survived
an attack before, but this time Larson chucked the Kevin Kozlwoski-owned #57
through turns one and two to clear the Randy Timms-owned #5T and drove off
to a 1.983-second margin of victory.
"I knew my only opportunity was going to come if Ryan didn't get a great
launch on the restart," Larson admitted. "I knew that I would have to slide
across quicker that second time, and thankfully it stuck. This place was
awesome tonight, it was treacherous. It made sliders really sketchy and
you'd be off the throttle sliding across super fast. It felt great when I
hit it right, but it was tricky every single corner."
"He is really, really good," Larson added on Timms. "I know most of these
young kids nowadays can rip a cushion like that. I saw him on the front row
of the lineup and figured he would be a tough guy to beat tonight. It was
crazy coming through the pack. I think if he hit those restarts a little
better it was his to win."
A second-place finish gives Ryan Timms already two runner-up finishes in
World of Outlaws competition through three weeks against The Greatest Show
on Dirt. He's locked in for Saturday's $25,000-to-win finale of the Gold Cup
Race of Champions, where a victory would make him the youngest winner in the
Series' storied 45-year history.
"I really thought when he slid me and I got around him that it was my
break," Timms said on the initial restart he beat Larson. "It seemed like it
was just better to be in second than first in some way tonight, so you could
attack differently. It stings, but losing to him isn't the worst thing in
the world. It's a lot better than I expected, really."
Closing out the podium after a ferocious drive from 11th to third was James
McFadden in the Roth Motorsports #83. The Australian
will find himself on the front row of a Gold Cup Heat Race on Saturday with
hopes of a win locking him into the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash.
"Even by yourself you had your hands full tonight, "McFadden said on the
track. "It was so treacherous up there. I wish we didn't get those restarts
because I felt like I was way better all bunched up in traffic. We sucked
early and dug ourselves a hole, but these guys worked really hard and got
this Roth #83 back where it belongs."
Brad Sweet, who finished
fourth and collected 386 points on the night, is the unofficial high point
man with brother-in-law Kyle Larson (395) not returned for Saturday. "The
Big Cat" will have a chance at the pole position on Saturday as he continues
to pursue his first-career title at the Gold Cup.
Kalib Henry, in his
sixth-ever World of Outlaws Feature, led a lap while mixing it up with Timms
and Larson after he started on the pole position. The Citrus Heights, CA
native ended up in fifth-place to put his #17M in a good position ahead of
Saturday's finale.
Rounding out the top-10 on Thursday was Sheldon
Haudenschild in sixth from 16th, Andy
Forsberg in the seventh spot, Sean
Becker with a KSE Hard Charger runs from 24th to eighth, Mitchell
Faccinto with another ninth-place effort, and Tanner
Carrick in the 10th position.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30
Laps) - 1. 57-Kyle Larson [8][$10,000]; 2. 5T-Ryan Timms
[2][$6,000]; 3. 83-James McFadden [11][$3,500]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet
[7][$2,800]; 5. 17M-Kalib Henry [1][$2,500]; 6. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild
[16][$2,300]; 7. 92-Andy Forsberg [3][$2,200]; 8. 83V-Sean Becker
[24][$2,100]; 9. 21-Mitchell Faccinto [14][$2,050]; 10. 83T-Tanner Carrick
[9][$2,000]; 11. 29-Willie Croft [19][$1,600]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss
[13][$1,400]; 13. 14-Corey Day [17][$1,200]; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart
[5][$1,100]; 15. 53-Jessie Attard [21][$1,050]; 16. 2K-Kaleb Montgomery
[18][$1,000]; 17. 33-Dylan Bloomfield [6][$1,000]; 18. 12J-John Clark
[22][$1,000]; 19. 20G-Noah Gass [15][$1,000]; 20. 5V-Landon Brooks
[10][$1,000]; 21. 55D-Dawson Hammes [23][$1,000]; 22. 18T-Tanner Holmes
[4][$1,000]; 23. 19-Colby Thornhill [20][$1,000]; 24. 2X-Justin Sanders
[12][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Ryan Timms 1-8, 10-13, 18-24; Kalib Henry 9; Kyle
Larson 14-17, 25-30. KSE Hard Charger Award: 83V-Sean Becker[+16]
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Cars head to Illinois for
doubleheader weekend
The Series will make its debut at Jacksonville Speedway, Sept. 9, and Spoon
River Speedway, Sept. 10.
JACKSONVILLE, IL – Sept. 6, 2022 – The Xtreme Outlaw Sprint Car Series
presented by Low-E Insulation is back in action this weekend with
back-to-back races in Illinois – Friday, Sept. 9, at Jacksonville Speedway
and Saturday, Sept. 10, at Spoon River Speedway.
While the Series hasn’t seen action since the inaugural St. Louis
Firecracker Faceoff at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in late June, it
has seen a list of five different winners in the first six races and
presents drivers with a chance at a sixth or seventh different winner this
weekend.
Among those five victors is current points leader Shane Cockrum, who
prepares for the first Series races in his home state, maintaining a
47-point lead over Alex Bright. Matt Westfall sits third, 69 points out of
first place, while Mario Clouser (-107) and Jake Swanson (-116) complete the
top-five at the halfway point in the chase for the inaugural season
championship.
Both races will be run in conjunction with the POWRi WAR Sprint Car
League, bringing racers and championship chasers from both Series to both
venues for an all-out Non-Wing Sprint Car brawl in the Land of Lincoln.
Tickets for this weekend’s races will be available at the gate on race
day. If you can’t be there in person, stream all the action live on
DIRTVision.com or on the official DIRTVision app.
Here are the drivers to watch and the storylines to follow this weekend:
FIGHTING ILLINI – Current points leader Shane Cockrum, of Benton, IL, has
been a wealth of consistency so far this season, posting top-10 finishes in
all but one Series race – one of only two drivers with that accolade thus
far.
Though he hasn’t seen Victory Lane on tour yet, he’ll have his best
chance Friday at Jacksonville. Cockrum won a POWRi National Midget League
race there in 2013 and charged from 15th-to-5th in a 2016 POWRi WAR Sprint
Car League event.
His last two Xtreme Outlaw starts ended with finishes of fifth and sixth,
boosting him into the Series points lead.
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT – Alex Bright’s first Xtreme Outlaw victory of the
season came at a perfect time. The Collegeville, PA-driver bagged a victory
in the opening night of the STL Firecracker Faceoff at Federated Auto Parts
Raceway at I-55 in June, two Series races after suffering a DNF at Lake
Ozark Speedway in April.
He and the Hummer Motorsports team now turn their attention to Illinois,
where they aim for their first Non-Wing Sprint Car wins together at
Jacksonville and Spoon River. They’re coming off a big weekend in
Pennsylvania, scoring back-to-back Feature wins with the USAC East Coast
Sprint Cars, and aim to keep that momentum rolling as they head for the
Midwest.
SUPER MARIO – Currently sitting fourth in Series points, Mario Clouser is
one of three drivers in the top-five without a win thus far. However, signs
do point to a potential trip to Victory Lane this weekend.
Clouser, of Chatham, IL, won the most recent 410 Non-Wing Sprint Car
event at Spoon River, taking the checkers in June of last year en route to
his first WAR Sprint Car League championship. He also won a POWRi Midget
event at Jacksonville in 2012, showing he knows his way around both tracks.
In recent Xtreme competition, Clouser was contending for his first win in
both nights at I-55, leading laps in both Features and bagging a runner-up
finish to Jake Swanson in the Saturday night finale.
WAR LORDS – Current POWRi WAR Sprint Car League points leader Kory Schudy,
of Battlefield, MO, has ruled over the Missouri-heavy schedule in 2022,
winning a league-high three Features in the first 14 races.
He leads the WAR charge into Illinois for the first time this season with
a 490-point lead on second-place Steven Russell, a native Illinoisan, and a
500-point gap on Anthony Nicholson.
Nicholson, of Bartlett, TN, won a WAR event at Spoon River in June 2019.
SIZE MATTERS – Already having competed on a 1/2-mile and two 1/3-mile
ovals, the Xtreme Outlaw field now takes on the 1/4-mile of Jacksonville and
3/8-mile of Spoon River.
Wesley Smith, of Nixa, MO, currently sits sixth in Series points and
already owns a WAR Feature win at the 1/4-mile Double X Speedway and
3/8-mile Central Missouri Speedway this year.
Photo credit – Jacy Norgaard
The Xtreme Outlaw Series is brought to fans by important sponsors and
partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Low-E
Insulation (Presenting sponsor of the non-wing Sprint Car Series), Toyota
(Presenting sponsor of the Midgets Series), Racing Electronics (Official
Radio Supplier) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider). Other
partners include: DRC Chassis, K1 Race Gear, Pace Dyno Services, TJ Forged
and Whitz Racing Products.
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