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BRINGING BACK THE MAGIC: Johnson, Sides on Short Track Nationals Titles, Event’s Evolution

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TEXARKANA, AR (October 21, 2026) - The Short Track Nationals has long been a coveted crown of the southern Sprint Car scene.

The race launched in 1988 at Little Rock, AR’s I-30 Speedway. The first podium featured a legendary trio, with Steve Kinser taking the win over Sammy Swindell and Bobby Davis Jr.

The event grew over the many years that followed as dozens of teams flocked to “The Natural State” every fall to battle for the right to be known as a Short Track Nationals champion, and fans packed the stands to watch as car counts soared to nearly triple digits.

Hearts hurt in 2022 when I-30 shut its doors for good after 66 years in operation. The sendoff was fitting as the 35th Short Track Nationals punctuated the track’s more than six decades of action.

The event’s original home may have closed, but that didn’t mean the story of the Short Track Nationals was over. Winner of the 1998 running, Tim Crawley, brought the race to Texarkana 67 Speedway in 2023. Fast forward to 2026, and he’s elevating the southern staple to a new level. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will sanction it for the first time this weekend. The Jason Johnson Classic presented by FK Rod Ends is on Friday, Oct. 23 at the tracka, before the 39th running of the Short Track Nationals on Saturday, Oct. 24.

This new chapter allows a pair of former winners to return in a new role. The driving days may be complete for Jason Sides and Wayne Johnson, but their time in the sport is far from done. Both have shifted to operating as the crew chief for the cars they once wheeled. Sides turns the wrenches on his own Sides Motorsports No. 7S with Chris Windom in the seat while Johnson calls the shots on Todd Carlile’s TwoC Racing ride as Cole Macedo carves out his driving career.

Rewind three decades to 1997 to when Johnson had a dominant showing at I-30 in the Bobby Sparks No. 91 that nearly didn’t happen. Travel trouble almost prevented the Oklahoma City, OK native from even arriving at the track, but it also gave him a story he’ll never forget and a rental car agent one of his strangest days on the job.

“It was a crazy weekend,” Johnson recalled. “Me and Bobby had won a lot of races at Little Rock that year. I used to fly to Little Rock every time we’d race there. I’d fly to Dallas and then fly over. Well, I got bumped in Dallas. So, on Friday, when I landed it’s a funny story. I was waiting on my rental car at like five or six o’clock. It was crazy, already missed Hot Laps and everything. Anyway, I’m on the sidewalk waiting on the rental car guy to bring me the car, and I’m sitting there on a bench changing into my uniform and everything. So, when the guy pulls up here, I am in a race suit, and he’s looking at me like, ‘What are you doing?’

“Anyway, I hauled butt straight to the racetrack, pulled right into the pit area, never even got a pit pass or anything. I just pulled straight up to the trailer, got into the car, and thank God we were in the last Heat because it was a draw race, not a time trial race. Never hot lapped, never did anything, and I owe all the credit to Bob because he was such a good mechanic, but I get in the car and start dead last in the Heat Race and win. You could look back, but I’m pretty sure that we won every race that we were in that weekend.”

Sides’ Short Track Nationals score came in 2001. The Bartlett, TN native bested a field featuring more than 60 entries at the track roughly 150 miles from home. It was a major moment in the early portion of his career as “Double Down” went full-time with the World of Outlaws two years later and picked up Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies honors.

“You see some of the names on that list of who’s won it, and it’s kind of a who’s who of racing,” Sides said. “Just to get on that list and to win it was pretty special.”

Both Sides and Johnson are eager to return to the event this weekend. The venue may have changed, but the spirit of Short Track Nationals is strong and tracking toward its former glory courtesy of Crawley’s dedication. The best drivers in the country are heading to the event like they once did when prestige continued to build. They’re ready to battle for $25,000 and the right to be called a Short Track Nationals champion.

“It’s moved down the road a couple hours, but it’s still the same type of dirt, same type of racetrack,” Sides said. “Tim’s done a great job with the place, building it up. We raced there several times back in the late 90s and early 2000s. From then to now, he’s taken the racetrack and kind of made it better. I think it’s pretty much the same size and all, but he’s just done so many improvements. Now, getting it to be an Outlaw show, I think that’ll be great for all of us.”

“The atmosphere that Tim brings to the Texarkana racetrack is the same as it was at Little Rock,” Johnson said. “I just feel like Tim’s doing a great job promoting this race, and I’m so excited to get to come back with it being a World of Outlaws race… Bringing in the Outlaws, I think will bring organization, and hopefully this will turn into a marquee event for years to come and bring back the Short Track Nationals that we grew up having a ball at.”

Sides and Johnson hope to return to Short Track Nationals Victory Lane as a crew chief this weekend (Oct. 23-24) at Texarkana 67 Speedway. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Two Big Events Set the Stage for World of Outlaws Texarkana Debut

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TEXARKANA, AR (October 20, 2026) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is set to debut in a big way at Texarkana 67 Speedway.

Two huge events are packed into one weekend (Oct. 23-24) as The Greatest Show on Dirt is ready to debut at the dirt track built on the Arkansas side of the city that bridges Texas and Arkansas.

The weekend launches the seventh running of the Jason Johnson Classic presented by FK Rod Ends. The World of Outlaws continue to honor one of the best men to ever grace the sport by hosting the $20,000-to-win race, and this year will be Texarkana’s first time hosting it.

Then a new chapter begins for a historic event as the weekend closes out with the Short Track Nationals becoming a World of Outlaws event for the first time. The race was a staple of Little Rock, AR’s I-30 Speedway for several years before the track shuttered at the end of 2022. Now, The Greatest Show on Dirt and Texarkana are rebuilding momentum with the 39th running, showcasing the top Sprint Car talent and dishing out $25,000 to the winner.

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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:

MIKE’S MAKING HISTORY

The Roth Motorsports organization has been around for more than three decades, but Michael “Buddy” Kofoid may be about to secure the best season the team has ever had.

It’s already been an unforgettable 2026 for the pairing as they tackle their third full campaign on tour together. They’ve collected 16 victories and are fresh off their latest thanks to Kofoid topping the Series debut at Belle-Clair. That number is tied for the most Dennis and Teresa Roth’s team has reached in a single season, matching Danny Lasoski’s mark set back in 1999. Five more opportunities are ahead for Kofoid to break the record. The team has also guaranteed at least a tie for the most World of Outlaws wins in 2026. If David Gravel or Sheldon Haudenschild don’t win the final five races, Kofoid and the Roth crew will own sole possession of that honor. Roth Motorsports has never led the “W” category, and Kofoid looks poised to give them that honor for the first time.

Kofoid will make his Texarkana debut this weekend, but new tracks haven’t slowed him this season. Four of his 16 scores this year have been at facilities where he was making his first appearance.

RACIN’ FOR THE RAGIN’ CAJUN

The Jason Johnson Classic is always circled on Jason Johnson Racing’s calendar.

It’s the race that honors their founder and a man beloved across the pit area during his time in the sport. Hard work, integrity, and kindness helped the “Ragin’ Cajun” construct a top-tier Sprint Car organization. Today, Johnson’s cousin Philip Dietz carries on that legacy by leading the No. 41 team as they remain one of the best operations in the sport.

Carson Macedo badly wants to bag a Jason Johnson Classic for his crew as his sixth season with JJR nears its conclusion. He came so close in 2023 when he started on the pole and finished runner-up at 81 Speedway. His last effort in the event was a 2024 top-five finish at Arrowhead Speedway. Jason Johnson Racing has claimed the event once before, coming out on top of the inaugural running in 2019 with David Gravel behind the wheel during a storybook night.

WAYNE’S WORLD

Cole Macedo will have a larger notebook than most teams, helping him this weekend thanks to TwoC Racing Crew Chief Wayne Johnson.

The American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) days for Johnson sent him to Texarkana sporadically throughout his long career behind the wheel. He competed there as far back as 1998 and as recently as 2022. The Oklahoma City, OK native tallied a trio of ASCS National Tour podiums there before shifting his role to wrenching on the TwoC Racing No. 2C and jumping back on the World of Outlaws tour in 2025 with Macedo.

The combination of Macedo and TwoC is winding down a sophomore season together that the numbers say has been an improvement. The Lemoore, CA driver’s top 10 total (26) is already six more than last year, and his 2026 average finish is roughly one position better than 2025. He’ll head to Texarkana not entirely unfamiliar with the oval. He and TwoC competed in last year’s Short Track Nationals during a World of Outlaws off-weekend, picking up a pair of 11th-place finishes.

A NEW CHAPTER

The World of Outlaws is ready to help breathe some life into one of the southern Sprint Car scene’s most coveted events.

Some of the sport’s top talent flocked to I-30 Speedway for decades with the goal of winning the Short Track Nationals. The event took a hit when I-30 closed, but Texarkana is putting forth a mighty effort to restore the glory by bringing the best of the best to town.

The list of winners includes names like Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Brad Sweet, Christopher Bell, Jason Meyers, and more. Some of the greatest to ever get behind the wheel made the trip to Arkansas to take on the famed race. Now modern-day superstars like David Gravel, Donny Schatz, Buddy Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart, and more are ready for their shot to put their name on the legendary list of champions.

#ALLDIRTROADS

The end of the journey is within sight for the world’s best Sprint Car drivers.

Texarkana serves as the final stop before All Dirt Roads lead the tour to The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Nov. 4-7 for the Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals. Time is running out to make a move in the points or end the season on a high note and create momentum to build on heading into 2027.

David Gravel is marching toward a third consecutive championship and will join Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, and Brad Sweet as only the fourth driver to ever reach the feat should he hold on. He holds a 128-point advantage over Buddy Kofoid.

Looking at some battles a little further down the field, Garet Williamson’s sophomore surge has him sitting sixth in the standings, but Donny Schatz is within striking distance, just 22 points back. It’s a four-car brawl for ninth with only 106 points separating spots nine through 12. Emerson Axsom leads that bunch with Spencer Bayston 12 markers behind him and Bill Balog and Chris Windom in pursuit.

For the full standings, CLICK HERE.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR

AROUND THE TURN
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 4-7 at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in Concord, NC (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (73/79 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (9446 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-128 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-218 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-308 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-476 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-688 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-710 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1052 PTS)
9. Emerson Axsom – Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 (-1114 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-1126 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (23 Drivers):
16 Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Wins – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart,
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Corey Day, Chase Dietz
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, James McFadden, Justin Sanders

FEATURE LAPS LED (35 Drivers):
481 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
366 Laps Led – David Gravel
177 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
151 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
147 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
136 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
77 Laps Led – Bill Balog
69 Laps Led – Corey Day
66 Laps Led – Emerson Axsom
64 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
62 Laps Led – Chase Dietz
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Justin Sanders
26 Laps Led – Steven Snyder Jr.
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston, Nate Dussel
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Laps Led – Justin Whittall
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks

PODIUM FINISHES (40 Drivers):
33 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
31 Podiums – David Gravel
27 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom, Chase Dietz
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Kahne, James McFadden, Justin Peck
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr., Justin Sanders, Parker Price-Miller, Karter Sarff

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (25 Drivers):
23 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
6 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo, Colton Robinson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (67 Drivers):
38 Heat Wins – David Gravel
26 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
17 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
14 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
13 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
12 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz
6 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo
5 Heat Wins – Christopher Thram
4 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Chris Windom, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran, Bryce Lucius, James McFadden, Max Mittry, Justin Sanders
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Brady Bacon, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Kaleb Johnson, Skylar Gee, Cameron Smith, Lance Dewease, Parker Price-Miller, Karter Sarff, Zach Daum

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (80 Drivers):
51 Dashes – David Gravel
44 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
40 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
31 Dashes – Carson Macedo
28 Dashes – Bill Balog
27 Dashes – Garet Williamson
20 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
19 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
15 Dashes – Donny Schatz
13 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Chris Windom
8 Dashes – Ryan Timms
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Chase Dietz
6 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Christopher Thram, Skylar Gee, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day, Daryn Pittman
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Justin Whittall, Justin Peck
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Cory Eliason, Gage Pulkrabek, Max Mittry, James McFadden, Justin Sanders, Lance Dewease, Cameron Smith, Parker Price-Miller
1 Dash – Brock Zearfoss, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, D.J. Christie, Ricky Peterson, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Sam Henderson, Sean Rayhall, Jett Yantis, Kaleb Montgomery, Dominic Gorden, Greg Wilson, Nate Dussel, Karter Sarff, Zach Daum

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (39 Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
4 LCS Wins – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Chris Windom
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Skylar Gee, Tyler Courtney, Bryce Norris
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson, Sam Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Tim Kaeding, Brady Bacon, Nate Dussel

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers):
9 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
8 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid
7 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Ashton Torgerson, Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Cole Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Ryan Timms, Shane Golobic, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Brady Bacon, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes, Ricky Peterson

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (31 Drivers):
12 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
7 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
6 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
5 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
4 Fastest Laps – Carson Macedo
3 Fastest Laps – Garet Williamson
2 Fastest Laps – Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr., Donny Schatz
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Emerson Axsom, Justin Sanders, Justin Whittall, Nate Dussel

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (24 Drivers):
20 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
9 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo, Garet Williamson
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Spencer Bayston, Steven Snyder Jr., Camerson Smith, Skylar Gee

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Garet Williamson (1)
Sat, Aug 29 / Fix It Forward Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
Mon, Aug 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Michael Kofoid (11)
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (12)
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Emerson Axsom (1)
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Michael Kofoid (13)
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO / Michael Kofoid (14)
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / James McFadden (1)
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Justin Sanders (1)
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (6)
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Donny Schatz (2)
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA / Corey Day (2)
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (11)
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Chase Dietz (2)
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH / Michael Kofoid (15)
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (10)
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (11)
Sat, Oct 17 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL / Michael Kofoid (16)
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-two-big-events-set-the-stage-for-world-of-outlaws-texarkana-debut/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549654, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549999
TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Texarkana%2B67%2BSpeedway

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RINK TO WRENCHES: Noah West’s Journey Through Childhood in Racing, Professional Hockey, World of Outlaws Crew Chief

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PUTNAMVILLE, IN (October 14, 2026) - Dirt Sprint Car racing always occupied a space in Noah West’s mind no matter where life took him.

How could it not, after growing up in an environment that brought the likes of Jimmy Carr, Steve “Scuba” Swenson, Sonny Kreitzer, and others around him?

West was born in New York right into a racing family and moved to a major motorsports hub during his formative years.

“It’s kind of been something that we’ve always been involved in,” West said. “That’s why we actually moved out here to Indy. My dad (Jeff West) started Supermodified racing out in the northeast up in Oswego, building his own cars, chassis, stuff like that. Then he actually moved to Indy to work for Eddie Cheever in IndyCar doing some repair work and carbon repair stuff. From there, he started his own business with IPC.”

His father’s business introduced him to the famed crew chiefs previously mentioned. It’s also the time when he began to learn the mechanical basics of race cars. Lessons learned from his dad and other key figures would eventually lead West to wrenching for his own family’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car operation.

“My dad obviously taught me a lot of what I know from the mechanical side of things,” West said. “I spent a lot of time with Brinton Marvel and his dad Justin and was kind of just always learning as well with Ayrton (Olsen) and his dad. I was always surrounded by some really good minds in the sport.”

West’s teenage years brought a new passion outside of racing: hockey. The same competitive drive that fueled his family’s racing endeavors helped West reach Big Ten Conference level collegiate competition at the University of Michigan before a season of professional play in the ECHL with the Kansas City Mavericks.

“I raced Go-Karts when I was growing up, but hockey took over,” West recalled. “It just consumes your life, the same as Sprint Car racing. If you’re not eating, breathing, and sleeping hockey, you’re not going to be successful at it and be able to do it at the level we’re trying to do it at. Hockey, yeah, it’s a winter sport, but it’s really year-round. You’re training day in and day out six days a week, sometimes seven depending on the time of year. So, it consumed a ton of time and was a blast.”

Hockey may have required most of his time, but his love for racing never wavered. West remained involved in his family’s team, Three Stooges Racing, and their primarily pavement race cars. West truly began to lean into the dirt when the opportunity arose to turn the wrenches on the Hayward Motorsports No. 19 in 2023. That combination started strong as C.J. Leary put the car in the Eldora Million and finished 12th.

As West continued to lead the Hayward crew, the hunger to launch his own Sprint Car operation grew. He periodically attempted to persuade his father until finally he was convinced to add a dirt Winged Sprint Car to the Three Stooges stable.

“It was always something I really wanted to do,” West said of going Winged Sprint Car racing on dirt. “I mean, the pavement cars were fun, but I always told dad, ‘We need to have a Winged Sprint Car. Let’s go Winged Sprint Car racing.’ And it was always, ‘Well, when you’re out of college, we’ll start putting that together.’ Sure enough, my last year of college, the deal with Brodie (Hayward) was kind of ending, and I told my dad, ‘This is what I want to do still. We’re getting close to that time. Let’s do something.’ That was right after Kings Royal that year. I think we sat in the shop and talked and said let’s do it. He drove 10 minutes home to the house, and by the time I got home he called me and said, ‘Well, I got two cars on the way, and we’ll start this and put it together and see what we can do.’”

The Three Stooges Racing No. 51 Sprint Car debuted during the 2025 Kings Royal week with Joel Myers Jr. in the seat. Eventually, Scott Bogucki came aboard to close out the year with a pick-and-choose schedule as a plan began to form for them to go World of Outlaws racing in 2026.

“My dad was driving somewhere with my mom, probably leaving a brother’s hockey game or something; he called me and said, ‘I think we should just go Outlaw racing,’” West said. “I was like, ‘If that’s what you want to do, we’ll do it.’ He did some more talking to some people that we know and got everything together.”

They began the season with Bogucki and picked up a podium at only the eighth race of the campaign when he drove from ninth to second at Lawton Speedway. The two sides parted ways in May before the team brought Ashton Torgerson aboard for most of the summer. Then came their current pilot, Steven Snyder Jr., with his first weekend in the car at the Ironman 55 in early August.

West believes he and the 20-year-old out of Rising Sun, MD are gelling fast and laying the foundations of a potent partnership. The results agree. Snyder Jr. drove from 16th to sixth at the Front Row Challenge during just their fourth night together. Less than a month later, he led laps before a top-five finish at Huset’s Speedway. Then came a 10th-to-second charge at El Paso County Raceway for Snyder’s first World of Outlaws podium. He battled for a win at Ventura Raceway to close out September.

“Steven, he’s got very high upside and potential,” West said. “We both want to build together and work together. We’re both ultra-competitive. Will it bite us some nights? Yes, but at the end of the day if I’m out here giving 110%, the last thing I want is for my driver who’s getting in my race car to not give me 110% back. I feel like with Steven here these last three months, he’s came in and given us that. As a crew chief and car owner, that’s all we can ask for.”

The short-term future with Snyder isn’t all that’s on West’s mind as they continue to grow. This isn’t merely some quick experiment. West wants to construct an organization to contend with the best of the best for years to come. He knows he may not always be able to be the one going up and down the road with the team, but he’s putting the pieces in place for his team to do so and continue the family racing tradition he was born into.

“I’d like to establish it into something like Big Game and what Tod Quiring has built there and KCP (Racing), Roth (Motorsports). I want to establish us to be something like that,” West said. “Whether it’s myself out here on the road full-time for years to come, I don’t know. I want to keep doing it, and I want to be out here for a few more years, but I’d like to turn it into something where when it’s time to have a family and kids and stuff I can also be at home while our team will be out here competing with the World of Outlaws.”

West, Snyder Jr., and the Three Stooges Racing crew continue to wind down the 2026 season this weekend at Indiana’s Lincoln Park Speedway on Friday, Oct. 16, and Illinois’ Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 17. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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Former Non-Wing Stars Look to Shine with Lincoln Park, Belle-Clair Weekend Ahead

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PUTNAMVILLE, IN (October 13, 2026) - Throwing the top Sprint Car drivers in the world on bullrings never fails to thrill, and The Greatest Show on Dirt has a pair of the best quarter miles on deck.

First up is Indiana’s Lincoln Park Speedway on Friday, Oct. 16, for the Cushion Capital Clash. As the event name suggests, the “Hoosier State” track is known for a gnarly curb that the drivers must be willing to plant their right rear tires on to win. It’s made heroes and claimed victims and always entertains fans.

Then it’s over to the “Land of Lincoln” for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series’ debut at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 17. The 1/4 mile is set to become the 12th Illinois track visited by the tour. Racing was brought back to the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds earlier this year when the oval opened and has already delivered excellent action. Expect Saturday to be no different.

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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:

HOME OF THE HOOSIERS

A pair of World of Outlaws competitors are ready for a home game Friday as the tour returns to the “Hoosier State.”

Franklin, IN’s Emerson Axsom is more than familiar with Lincoln Park Speedway. His days of driving without wings brought him to Putnamville, IN often. He topped a USAC Regional Midget race in 2020 and a local Non-Wing event in 2022. Two years later, Axsom claimed a USAC National Midget visit before winning with wings when the Interstate Racing Association (IRA) came to town and brought a huge field of 55 cars. The latter came with his current Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports team. The one other Indiana stop in 2026 resulted in a podium for Axsom in April at Tri-State Speedway. The 22-year-old has been on a roll since the Knoxville Nationals with 16 top 10s in 20 races.

Lebanon, IN’s Spencer Bayston doesn’t have quite as many Lincoln Park laps as Axsom, but he’s been fast whenever he visits the 5/16 mile. He’s made four trips with the USAC National Midgets and never finished worse than ninth. The highlight of those was a 2017 runner-up during his title campaign with the tour. The 26-year-old also made one Non-Wing Sprint Car appearance at Lincoln Park in 2015.

Axsom and Bayston head to home turf locked in a points battle. The rookie campaign for Axsom has been solid as he sits ninth in points, 18 markers ahead of Bayston and the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall team.

BIG DADDY’S DOMAIN

Another driver with this weekend circled is Chris Windom.

His Non-Wing tenure led him to Lincoln Park often. Windom’s résumé features far more laps at the bullring than most of his fellow World of Outlaws drivers. He was a winner there in 2017 and also bagged a 2020 USAC National Midget trophy.

Then on Saturday the scene shifts to a rare chance for Windom to race in his home state. The Canton, IL native had one other opportunity earlier this year when he finished 15th at Jacksonville Speedway. Saturday will be Windom’s first trip to the new Belle-Clair Speedway, but he did get laps at the former 1/5 mile with the USAC Midgets in 2014.

Windom’s sophomore season with Sides Motorsports has been solid to this point with his first career win at I-55 in August and more top fives (six) and top 10s (23) than his rookie campaign with seven races still to go.

ROLLIN’ FROM OHIO

All the momentum entering the two races ahead belongs to Sheldon Haudenschild thanks to a special visit home.

After a seventh opened his weekend at Millstream, Haudenschild went to win the final two rounds of the NOS Energy Drink Buckeye Brawl at Mansfield Speedway and Sharon Speedway. The latter required a charge from 10th, which equaled the farthest back a winner has come from this season. The pair of scores moved the Wooster, OH native’s 2026 victory tally up to 11. That’s already a career best, and he’s got seven more race nights to add to it.

The next two opportunities to do so are ahead this weekend. Haudenschild made his debut at Lincoln Park a year ago, finishing 18th after a crash in Qualifying got the night started on the wrong foot. He’ll get his first look at Belle-Clair on Saturday.

In addition to racking up checkered flags, Haudenschild’s consistency has him sitting third in the standings. That will mark a personal high result if he can stay there in his first year with KCP Racing.

CAPITAL OF CUSHION CONQUERERS

The last two trips to Lincoln Park have belonged to the two Series champions on tour, Donny Schatz and David Gravel.

Schatz’s score came in 2016 when the World of Outlaws returned after 28-year absence. The Fargo, ND native came out on top of a fierce battle with Gravel and Kyle Larson on his path to the eighth of his now 10 Series titles. Schatz finished eighth at Lincoln Park last year. He’s currently riding the momentum of four top fives in the last seven races with CJB Motorsports, including a trio of podiums.

Gravel went to Victory Lane a year ago when the tour came back for the first time since Schatz’s glory. He bested Buddy Kofoid after a late race duel led to final lap contact coming to the checkered flag. Gravel and Big Game Motorsports appear poised for a third consecutive championship with a 148-point advantage over Kofoid. They’ve reeled off five straight finishes of fourth or better over the last two weeks.

TIME IS TICKING

The calendar is running low on races for the 2026 campaign to reach a record of parity. This season has already produced 23 different World of Outlaws winners. The most in one year is 25 in 2004.

Two names immediately stand out that could help push the season’s tally to a record-tying amount. Bill Balog is the first as he’s been beating on the door of a victory in recent weeks. He started on the pole at Stockton Dirt Track before finishing fifth, bagged a Ventura podium, and was hit with heartbreak while leading the National Open at Williams Grove when a mechanical issue slowed the No. 17B. The “North Pole Nightmare” topped a trio of races last season and could pick one off before 2026 concludes. He’s led 77 Feature laps this season, which is the seventh most.

The next is Cole Macedo as he continues to chase his first World of Outlaws win. He’s watched six drivers do so this year and is hungry to add his name to the list. The closest he’s come in 2026 is a pair of podiums in the TwoC Racing No. 2C.

Another candidate that may fly a bit under the radar is Rising Sun, MD native Steven Snyder Jr. He’s impressed after taking over driving duties of the Three Stooges Racing No. 51 to the tune of an El Paso County Raceway runner-up and leading laps in a pair of races (Huset’s Speedway and Ventura Raceway) last month.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Friday, Oct. 16 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, IN
Saturday, Oct. 17 at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway in Belleville, IL

AROUND THE TURN
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24 at Texarkana 67 Speedway in Texarkana, AR (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (72/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (9316 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-148 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-230 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-316 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-482 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-666 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-712 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1040 PTS)
9. Emerson Axsom – Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 (-1118 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-1136 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (23 Drivers):
15 Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Wins – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart,
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Corey Day, Chase Dietz
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, James McFadden, Justin Sanders

FEATURE LAPS LED (35 Drivers):
453 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
366 Laps Led – David Gravel
177 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
151 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
147 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
124 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
77 Laps Led – Bill Balog
69 Laps Led – Corey Day
66 Laps Led – Emerson Axsom
64 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
62 Laps Led – Chase Dietz
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Justin Sanders
26 Laps Led – Steven Snyder Jr.
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston, Nate Dussel
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Laps Led – Justin Whittall
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks

PODIUM FINISHES (38 Drivers):
32 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
31 Podiums – David Gravel
27 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Podiums – Carson Macedo
11 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom, Chase Dietz
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Kahne, James McFadden, Justin Peck
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr., Justin Sanders

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (24 Drivers):
23 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
6 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Quick Times – Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo

HEAT RACE WINNERS (64 Drivers):
37 Heat Wins – David Gravel
26 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
20 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
17 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
14 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
13 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
12 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz
6 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo
5 Heat Wins – Christopher Thram
4 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Chris Windom, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran, Bryce Lucius, James McFadden, Max Mittry, Justin Sanders
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Brady Bacon, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Kaleb Johnson, Skylar Gee, Cameron Smith, Lance Dewease

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (78 Drivers):
50 Dashes – David Gravel
44 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
39 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
31 Dashes – Carson Macedo
27 Dashes – Bill Balog
26 Dashes – Garet Williamson
20 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
19 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
15 Dashes – Donny Schatz
13 Dashes – Cole Macedo
12 Dashes – Spencer Bayston
9 Dashes – Chris Windom
8 Dashes – Ryan Timms
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Chase Dietz
6 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Christopher Thram, Skylar Gee, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day, Daryn Pittman
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Justin Whittall, Justin Peck
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Cory Eliason, Gage Pulkrabek, Max Mittry, James McFadden, Justin Sanders, Lance Dewease, Cameron Smith
1 Dash – Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, D.J. Christie, Ricky Peterson, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Sam Henderson, Sean Rayhall, Jett Yantis, Kaleb Montgomery, Dominic Gorden, Greg Wilson, Nate Dussel

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (39 Drivers):
5 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
4 LCS Wins – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Chris Windom
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Logan Schuchart
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Skylar Gee, Tyler Courtney
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson, Sam Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Tim Kaeding, Brady Bacon, Nate Dussel

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers):
9 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart
8 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid
7 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Ashton Torgerson
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Cole Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Ryan Timms, Shane Golobic, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Brady Bacon, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes, Ricky Peterson

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (31 Drivers):
12 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
7 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
6 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
5 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
4 Fastest Laps – Carson Macedo
2 Fastest Laps – Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr., Donny Schatz
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Emerson Axsom, Justin Sanders, Justin Whittall, Nate Dussel

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (24 Drivers):
20 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
9 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo, Garet Williamson
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Spencer Bayston, Steven Snyder Jr., Camerson Smith, Skylar Gee

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Garet Williamson (1)
Sat, Aug 29 / Fix It Forward Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
Mon, Aug 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Michael Kofoid (11)
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (12)
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Emerson Axsom (1)
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Michael Kofoid (13)
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO / Michael Kofoid (14)
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / James McFadden (1)
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Justin Sanders (1)
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (6)
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Donny Schatz (2)
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA / Corey Day (2)
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (11)
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Chase Dietz (2)
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH / Michael Kofoid (15)
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (10)
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (11)
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

 

 

Sheldon Haudenschild’s Homecoming Sends World of Outlaws to Three Ohio Ovals 

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FINDLAY, OH (October 6, 2026) - Sheldon Haudenschild cares deeply for his Ohio roots and continuing the state’s rich Sprint Car racing tradition.

The Wooster, OH native’s passion will be on display this weekend as he’s bringing the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series to his home state for a tripleheader at three different racetracks. Sheldon Haudenschild’s NOS Energy Drink Buckeye Brawl Weekend sets the stage for a big trip to the “Buckeye State.” All three races will dish out $18,000 to the winner, a nod to Haudenschild’s car number with KCP Racing.

The brawl begins at Findlay, OH’s Millstream Speedway on Thursday, Oct. 8. The tour returned last year for the first time since 1994 and is back for a second consecutive season.

Round two takes The Greatest Show on Dirt to Mansfield Speedway on Friday, Oct. 9. Matt Tift and his team revived the historic track and are ready to welcome the World of Outlaws for the first time in 45 years.

The “Buckeye State” showcase is finalized on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hartford, OH’s Sharon Speedway as the World of Outlaws makes its 16th stop at the northeast Ohio facility.

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HAUD’S HOMECOMING

The KCP Racing pit area will be busy all three nights this week.

Sheldon Haudenschild has amassed one of the most passionate followings in the sport, and it’s felt nowhere more than when he comes home. The Ohio fans watched his dad Jac Haudenschild ride the Haud Line to 72 World of Outlaws victories and many more accolades, and they’ve watched Sheldon follow in his footsteps in carving out his own legacy. He’s up to 55 career wins with nine of them coming this year, his first campaign with the KCP team.

Haudenschild would love nothing more than to add to that total this week. He’s won before at Millstream, topping a 2016 All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC) visit. Friday will mark his debut at Mansfield. He bagged a Sharon trophy with ASCoC in 2015 at the Lou Blaney Memorial. In World of Outlaws competition, he’s finished on the podium in four of his six tries.

THREE-PEAT WITHIN REACH

David Gravel is closing in on history.

A rough stretch in California for the two-time opened the door for Michael “Buddy” Kofoid’s championship hopes, but Gravel did his best to shut it as the scene shifted east. A win and a fourth at Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open upped his point lead to 142 with just 10 races remaining. If he can hold on, he’ll join Steve Kinser, Donny Schatz, and Brad Sweet as only the fourth driver to ever claim three consecutive titles.

Don’t expect Gravel to stumble on Thursday as he enters Millstream as the defending winner at the Findlay, OH track. The Watertown, CT will make his first Mansfield laps the next night. He and Big Game Motorsports have been stellar at Sharon with a 2.8 average finish in six tries, highlighted by a 2024 triumph.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

A trio of California-born World of Outlaws competitors (Buddy Kofoid, Carson Macedo, and Cole Macedo) consider Ohio a home away from home and look forward to any swing through the state. All three are united in the Linder family providing them a place to stay as they expanded their racing careers eastward.

Kofoid sits second in the standings heading to Ohio during his third tour with Roth Motorsports. His Millstream debut a year ago resulted in a runner-up finish. The time with the Linders led him to making one prior appearance at Mansfield, a fourth-place effort in 2019. He’s made four Sharon appearances, peaking at second last year.

Carson Macedo resides fourth in points, a manageable 32 markers back of Sheldon Haudenschild for third. His three trips to Millstream yielded a best finish of ninth last year in the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41. The Lemoore, CA native owns more Mansfield experience than most of his fellow World of Outlaws drivers with five starts leading to three podiums, including a 2018 Sprint Car World Championship prelim score. None of Macedo’s 10 Sharon Feature starts have resulted in a win, but he’s been on the podium on four occasions.

Cole Macedo’s sophomore World of Outlaws season sees him sitting eighth in the standings, which would mark a two-spot improvement over his rookie campaign if he can stay there. He took the TwoC Racing ride from 14th to seventh at Millstream last year. He’ll get his first look at Mansfield Saturday. Last year in his seventh Sharon appearance, the 26-year-old started on the pole and finished a solid sixth.

DOGFIGHT FOR EIGHTH

And speaking of Cole Macedo, he leads the most hotly contested battle in the points. Spots eight through 12 are separated by only 120 markers. The point fund and exclusivity bonus pay $70,000 more to finish eighth over 12th, so the five drivers in this fight will be scratching and clawing for every point they can get.

Behind Macedo, next in line is Spencer Bayston as his first year with Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing winds down. He won the season opener and has piled up 32 top 10s. He trails Macedo by 62.

Then it’s leading Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies contender Emerson Axsom 16 markers back of Bayston. Axsom and the Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports team have found some speed over the last couple months with 13 top 10s in 17 races, highlighted by Axsom’s first World of Outlaws win at Huset’s Speedway.

Only two points behind Axsom is Bill Balog. The “North Pole Nightmare” has dealt with several cases of bad luck recently, but his speed over that time suggests it wouldn’t be a surprise at all if the No. 17B breaks through into Victory Lane soon.

Rounding out the group is Series sophomore Chris Windom with 40 markers separating him from Balog. He got his first career victory in August at I-55 and picked up a pair of podiums last month in the Sides Motorsports No. 7S.

BUCKEYE BRAWLERS

The World of Outlaws will have a group of talented “Buckeyes” ready to brawl this week with hopes of battling the best of the best for wins on the sport’s biggest stage.

Dale Blaney may only show up at Sharon, but he’s likely to make the most of that appearance. Last year he wheeled his brother Dave’s No. 10 to an extremely popular win at their home track, becoming the oldest victor in Series history at 61 years old.

Bradner, OH’s Nate Dussel has won at both Mansfield and Sharon this year. He’s topped a pair of FAST races at Mansfield and beat the ASCoC at Sharon in August.

Bellevue, OH’s Cap Henry is always one to watch when the World of Outlaws roll into his local region. He’s won nine 410 Sprint Car races in 2026, including Mansfield’s season opener in May.

These three will be joined by plenty more local gassers looking to impress under the bright lights.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Thursday, Oct. 8 at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, OH
Friday, Oct. 9 at Mansfield Speedway in Mansfield, OH
Saturday, Oct. 10 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH

AROUND THE TURN
Friday, Oct. 16 at Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, IN (TICKETS)
Saturday, Oct. 17 at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway in Belleville, IL (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (69/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (8886 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-142 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-236 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-268 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-452 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-654 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-686 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1012 PTS)
9. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-1074 PTS)
10. Emerson Axsom – Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 (-1090 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (23 Drivers):
14 Wins – Michael Kofoid
11 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart,
2 Wins – Donny Schatz, Corey Day, Chase Dietz
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, James McFadden, Justin Sanders

FEATURE LAPS LED (34 Drivers):
423 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
366 Laps Led – David Gravel
164 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
151 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
128 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
124 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
77 Laps Led – Bill Balog
69 Laps Led – Corey Day
66 Laps Led – Emerson Axsom
62 Laps Led – Chase Dietz
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
53 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Justin Sanders
26 Laps Led – Steven Snyder Jr.
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
8 Laps Led – Justin Whittall
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks

PODIUM FINISHES (38 Drivers):
31 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
29 Podiums – David Gravel
25 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
8 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom, Chase Dietz
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Kasey Kahne, James McFadden, Justin Peck
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr., Justin Sanders

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (23 Drivers):
23 Quick Times – David Gravel
7 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek, Corey Day, Chase Dietz
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson, Emerson Axsom

HEAT RACE WINNERS (64 Drivers):
35 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo, Bill Balog
16 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
13 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
12 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
10 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Christopher Thram, Cole Macedo
4 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Chris Windom, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran, Bryce Lucius, James McFadden, Max Mittry, Justin Sanders
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Brady Bacon, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Kaleb Johnson, Skylar Gee, Cameron Smith, Lance Dewease

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (76 Drivers):
47 Dashes – David Gravel
42 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
37 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
28 Dashes – Carson Macedo
26 Dashes – Bill Balog
25 Dashes – Garet Williamson
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
17 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
13 Dashes – Donny Schatz
11 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Spencer Bayston
8 Dashes – Chris Windom, Ryan Timms
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Chase Dietz
6 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Anthony Macri
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Christopher Thram, Skylar Gee, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day, Daryn Pittman
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Justin Whittall, Justin Peck
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Cory Eliason, Gage Pulkrabek, Max Mittry, James McFadden, Justin Sanders, Lance Dewease
1 Dash – Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, D.J. Christie, Ricky Peterson, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Sam Henderson, Sean Rayhall, Jett Yantis, Kaleb Montgomery, Dominic Gorden, Cameron Smith

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (38 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom, Logan Schuchart
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Skylar Gee, Tyler Courtney
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson, Sam Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Tim Kaeding, Brady Bacon

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (26 Drivers):
9 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
8 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
7 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Ashton Torgerson
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Cole Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Ryan Timms, Shane Golobic, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Brady Bacon, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (30 Drivers):
11 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
7 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
6 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
5 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
4 Fastest Laps – Carson Macedo
2 Fastest Laps – Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr.
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Donny Schatz, Emerson Axsom, Justin Sanders, Justin Whittall

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (23 Drivers):
20 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
9 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
2 Hottest Laps – Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Spencer Bayston, Steven Snyder Jr., Camerson Smith

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Garet Williamson (1)
Sat, Aug 29 / Fix It Forward Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
Mon, Aug 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Michael Kofoid (11)
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (12)
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Emerson Axsom (1)
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Michael Kofoid (13)
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO / Michael Kofoid (14)
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / James McFadden (1)
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Justin Sanders (1)
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (6)
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Donny Schatz (2)
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA / Corey Day (2)
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (11)
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Chase Dietz (2)
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-sheldon-haudenschilds-homecoming-sends-world-of-outlaws-to-three-ohio-ovals/

EVENT INFO: MILLSTREAM, MANSFIELD, SHARON

TRACK INFO: MILLSTREAM, MANSFIELD, SHARON

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ADAPTING AND WINNING: Joe Mooney on Macri Motorsports’ 2026 Entering National Open

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MECHANICSBURG, PA (October 1, 2026) - The 2026 season for Macri Motorsports will be one for the record books.

Injuries have derailed a stellar year twice for Anthony Macri. This week, he’s returned to driving duties again and just in time to represent the Pennsylvania Posse at the 64th J&S Classics National Open at Williams Grove Speedway on Oct. 2-3.

While Macri may have missed time, two things have remained constant throughout the pair of stretches: winning and Joe Mooney’s leadership as crew chief.

Macri, Mooney, and the entire team came out of the gates hot to start 2026. A pair of top fives and a win at Volusia Speedway Park in February resulted in a Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. They came back down to Florida a few weeks later and grabbed another checkered flag during the Bike Week Jamboree.

An early April injury removed Macri from the seat for nearly three months, but he picked up right where he left off in late June. Macri returned and promptly won half of Pennsylvania Speedweek’s eight races. Three weeks later, the Dillsburg, PA driver became only the second driver ever to top back-to-back Kings Royals at Eldora Speedway. A crash in August at Knoxville Raceway forced Macri to miss more time behind the wheel before his comeback this week.

During Macri’s absence, Mooney opted to keep the operation active by putting two different drivers behind the wheel.

“This year, knowing that he was going to be out 12 weeks, I didn’t want to sit out that long,” Mooney said. “It’s nice to have a break every now and then and not be racing every week, but the Outlaws were coming to town, and I knew how tough it was to sit through the National Open last year.”

The Macri Motorsports crew brought Kasey Kahne aboard to run a handful of races while Macri was first sidelined. The result? The Enumclaw, WA native picked up his first career World of Outlaws victory in only their third night teamed up at Williams Grove Speedway. Kahne’s Series debut came all the way back in 1997, and nearly three decades later Mooney helped lead him to Victory Lane. Overall, they tallied six top 10s in nine starts together.

“I had spoken to him after Anthony had gotten hurt, nothing about it, but I know how much he lives for Sprint Car racing,” Mooney recalled. “He and KKR (Kasey Kahne Racing) were down on engines as a whole, and it was kind of holding him out. He also didn’t really have a crew. He had kind of sacrificed his crew and maybe some of his engine programs for the 4 to have the 9 car running. In my mind, it was a guy with a lot of talent, a guy that’s done a lot for me in the past, and a guy that was going to respect equipment and still give us a fair shot to run well.”

That was far from Mooney’s first connection with Kahne. Mooney linked with Kasey Kahne Racing in 2019 as a car chief for Brad Sweet in the No. 49. The “Big Cat” went on to win the first of five consecutive championships that year, and Mooney was there for the first four before departing for Macri’s operation. That made Kahne’s Williams Grove triumph all the more special for Mooney. A moment to partially return the favor to a man who played a major role in his development and encouraged him to advance his career even if it meant leaving the team.

“It was awesome,” Mooney said of helping Kahne get his first win with The Greatest Show on Dirt. “Kasey was a big proponent of me coming to Macri. Honestly, I let it be known to him that last season there that I was with Brad that my goal was to be a crew chief, whether at KKR or elsewhere. He knew that I was kind of exploring some opportunities, and we talked about me possibly staying at KKR and switching to a crew chief role with him. But when he found out I had the opportunity to come work with Anthony, he was my biggest advocate. He was like, ‘Dude, you’ve got to go. That’s a great opportunity with a great young driver and a team with great equipment.’”

Macri’s August injury led to James McFadden filling the seat of the No. 39M for four races. This also signaled a reunion as Mooney and McFadden crossed paths at KKR even though they were with different cars. The punctuation of the two uniting was “J-Mac” charging from 11th to victory at Port Royal Speedway’s Tuscarora 50 for a $59,000 payday.

“James is another guy that I had a great relationship with,” Mooney said. “We weren’t on the same car at KKR, but we shared a lot of years there together and had a great relationship and were buddies off the track. We came close to possibly working together before I left KKR to go to Macri, but things just didn’t line up. We were good buddies and like minds, and I think it all just made sense. It was kind of a perfect storm. I mean, obviously not something that we wanted to happen with Anthony getting hurt, but it just made sense that the Tarlton car didn’t have any big races that week, and he was still in the country.”

Macri returned to the seat this week for a local race on Wednesday at Lincoln Speedway and didn’t take long to shake the rust. He didn’t qualify up to his usual standards but charged from ninth up to second in the 35-lap Feature.

The focus is now entirely on this weekend’s J&S Classics National Open. It’s Pennsylvania’s crown jewel. It’s lacking from both Macri and Mooney’s résumés. Macri already looks sharp again. It’s time to roll the No. 39M into Williams Grove and see if they can add one more trophy to a wild but unforgettable 2026.

“It’s a top four race on our list every year no matter the circumstances,” Mooney said of the National Open. “So, we’re just going to go out there and give it everything we got and see how it shakes out.”

Macri and Mooney will square off with the World of Outlaws at Williams Grove Speedway’s J&S Classics National Open this weekend (Oct. 2-3) for $75,000. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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orld of Outlaws, PA Posse Rivalry Reaches Peak with 64th Williams Grove National Open

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MECHANICSBURG, PA (September 29, 2026) - The biggest week in Sprint Car racing’s fiercest rivalry is here.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is making the long haul from California to Pennsylvania, where the PA Posse are battening down the hatches.

The final battle of the year between the two sides shines the spotlight on Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway for the 64th running of the J&S Classics National Open. The action opens on Friday, Oct. 2, before Saturday’s finale serves up major bragging rights and $75,000 to the winner.

The World of Outlaws and PA Posse have been squaring off for decades in the fall at the iconic 1/2 mile. The more pages added to the history books, the more the intensity grows. The next chapter is about to be written. It’s time for the National Open.

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Let’s look at the top stories to watch this weekend at Williams Grove:

SCHATZ’S SIX PACK

When it comes to the National Open, Donny Schatz has been breaking Beerhill Gang hearts for years.

It began in 2000 when Schatz topped the event during only his fourth year on tour. He went on to add five more (2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, and 2020) and holds the record for the most wins in the famed event with six. That mark could be much higher considering he’s also finished second on four occasions and third three times.

The 10-time Series champion heads to Pennsylvania in search of a record-extending seventh National Open. This year will be his first try since joining forces with the PA-based CJB Motorsports. The combination is fresh off a Bakersfield victory in California. They’ve struggled a bit at Williams Grove this year with a best result of 10th through four tries.

OUTLAW THREE-PEAT

There are bragging rights to hold on to for the World of Outlaws, having walked away with the big check the last two years.

Rewind to 2024 when Carson Macedo collected his second National Open title with Jason Johnson Racing. This year offers Macedo the chance to become the seventh driver with a trio of triumphs in the crown jewel.

Sheldon Haudenschild took the glory in 2025 by making a late pass on Bill Balog to win the 63rd running. That was with Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing, and he’ll look to become the 14th different multi-time victor aboard the KCP Racing No. 18 this week.

Those two will have fellow former National Open champion for the World of Outlaws, David Gravel, joining them. He first claimed the crown jewel in 2014 with Roth Motorsports and returned to Victory Lane in 2017 with CJB Motorsports.

In addition to going for a three-peat, the World of Outlaws is also looking to lock up season-long bragging rights in the rivalry with the Posse. The 2026 scoreboard currently reads 4-2 with The Greatest Show on Dirt holding the advantage.

NEW NATTY O THREATS

Former winners may headline the World of Outlaws roster, but a few more members of the traveling talent can’t be overlooked as they search for their first National Open triumph.

Michael “Buddy” Kofoid certainly stands out among those looking to add their name to the history books. The Penngrove, CA native boasts a pair of checkered flags at “The Grove,” including one earlier this year in July. His best National Open finish through three tries is fifth last year.

He may be from Hanover, PA, but Logan Schuchart is a certified World of Outlaws representative as he navigates his 13th consecutive year on tour. The history of his home region is important to him, and he’d love nothing more than to join the list of National Open champions. He’s been close with a trio of podiums, including a runner-up in 2021.

Bill Balog came so close to securing the Williams Grove crown jewel a year ago. The “North Pole Nightmare” led the most laps before Sheldon Haudenschild slipped by in the final circuits. He’ll be hungry for redemption following 2025’s runner-up.

LEADING THE POSSE

The PA Posse may present many capable competitors, but there’s no doubt that Chase Dietz leads the charge into the National Open.

It’s been nothing short of a dream season for the York, PA native and the Stehman Motorsports crew. They’ve won a nation-leading 22 410 Sprint Car races in 2026. One of those came against the World of Outlaws in July at BAPS. They also picked up a stout $50,019 payday at Lincoln’s Steve Smith Tribute Race. Outside of winning, Dietz traveled off the porch and qualified for both the Kings Royal and Knoxville Nationals, posting a top 10 in the latter.

A National Open would no doubt top Dietz’s extensive list of wins this year. His first World of Outlaws trophy came courtesy of opening night of the National Open last year. That’s one of eight career Williams Grove victories for Dietz, and three of those have come this season.

PA PRIDE

Expect plenty more potent Pennsylvanians to join Dietz in the quest to defend the porch and bank Saturday’s stout payday.

Anthony Macri is expected to return to action after a crash at Knoxville in August left him sidelined with injuries. It should come as no surprise if the “Concrete King” knocks off the rust fast and is a contender. The Dillsburg, PA native a 16-time Feature winner at Williams Grove.

Fayetteville, PA’s Lance Dewease is always among those to watch at the Mechanicsburg, PA 1/2 mile. His 118 wins there are by far and away the most of all-time. Five of those came at the National Open, so the chance to equal Donny Schatz for the most lies ahead aboard the Rich Eichelberger No. 8 this weekend for Dewease.

Danny Dietrich eyes a second National Open 10 years after earning his first. The Gettysburg, PA native owns 36 career Williams Grove victories (tied for 11th most), and two of those came this year in the Gary Kauffman Racing No. 48.

Owasso, OK’s Daryn Pittman may not officially be Posse, but there’s no doubt PA will claim him should he win this weekend considering his ride. The 2013 World of Outlaws champ is set to wheel the famed Kreitz Racing No. 69K. Pittman took the powder blue machine to a runner-up three years ago, his sixth second-place finish in the crown jewel.

These four will be joined by many more hoping to make Pennsylvania proud including Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover, PA), Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA), Brock Zearfoss (Jonestown, PA), Cameron Smith (Spring Grove, PA), T.J. Stutts (Liverpool, PA), and Dylan Norris (Hanover, PA).

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA

AROUND THE TURN
Thursday, Oct. 8 at Millstream Speedway in Findlay, OH (TICKETS)
Friday, Oct. 9 at Mansfield Speedway in Mansfield, OH (TICKETS)
Saturday, Oct. 10 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH (TICKETS)

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (67/80 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (8504 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-120 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-202 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-234 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-398 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-598 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-664 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-948 PTS)
9. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-990 PTS)
10. Emerson Axsom – Klaasmeyer/Petry Motorsports No. 27 (-1004 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (23 Drivers):
14 Wins – Michael Kofoid
10 Wins – David Gravel
9 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
6 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz, Corey Day
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Chase Dietz, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, James McFadden, Justin Sanders

FEATURE LAPS LED (33 Drivers):
423 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
349 Laps Led – David Gravel
164 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
151 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
128 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
124 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
69 Laps Led – Bill Balog, Corey Day
66 Laps Led – Emerson Axsom
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
53 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Chase Dietz
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms, Justin Sanders
26 Laps Led – Steven Snyder Jr.
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss, James McFadden
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks

PODIUM FINISHES (37 Drivers):
31 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
28 Podiums – David Gravel
25 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
7 Podiums – Donny Schatz
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, James McFadden
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr., Justin Sanders

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (23 Drivers):
23 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek, Corey Day
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson, Emerson Axsom

HEAT RACE WINNERS (62 Drivers):
34 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
18 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
15 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
13 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
12 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
10 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
7 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Christopher Thram, Cole Macedo
4 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Ryan Timms
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Chris Windom, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Daryn Pittman, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran, Bryce Lucius, James McFadden, Max Mittry, Justin Sanders
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Brady Bacon, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Kaleb Johnson, Skylar Gee

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (75 Drivers):
45 Dashes – David Gravel
42 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
36 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
28 Dashes – Carson Macedo
25 Dashes – Bill Balog, Garet Williamson
19 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
17 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
11 Dashes – Cole Macedo, Donny Schatz, Spencer Bayston
8 Dashes – Chris Windom
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Ryan Timms
6 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brent Marks, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt, Christopher Thram, Skylar Gee, Steven Snyder Jr., Corey Day
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman, Bryce Lucius
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Justin Whittall, Cory Eliason, Gage Pulkrabek, Max Mittry, James McFadden, Justin Sanders
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, D.J. Christie, Ricky Peterson, Lance Dewease, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Sam Henderson, Sean Rayhall, Jett Yantis, Kaleb Montgomery, Dominic Gorden

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom, Chris Windom, Logan Schuchart
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi, Skylar Gee, Tyler Courtney
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson, Sam Henderson, Bryce Lucius, Tim Kaeding

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (26 Drivers):
9 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
8 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
7 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Ashton Torgerson
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Cole Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Ryan Timms, Shane Golobic
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Brady Bacon, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (29 Drivers):
11 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
7 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
6 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
5 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Carson Macedo
2 Fastest Laps – Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson, Steven Snyder Jr.
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Donny Schatz, Emerson Axsom, Justin Sanders

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (22 Drivers):
20 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
9 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
7 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart, Garet Williamson
2 Hottest Laps – Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Spencer Bayston, Steven Snyder Jr.

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2)
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1)
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Garet Williamson (1)
Sat, Aug 29 / Fix It Forward Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (5)
Mon, Aug 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / Michael Kofoid (11)
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (9)
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (12)
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Emerson Axsom (1)
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Michael Kofoid (13)
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO / Michael Kofoid (14)
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / James McFadden (1)
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Justin Sanders (1)
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (6)
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Donny Schatz (2)
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA / Corey Day (2)
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

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AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES

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The American Sprint Car Series was founded in 1992, comprised of regional races primarily in the Southwest region. It then went national in 1993 and has become the premier 360 Sprint Car Series in the country, while still sanctioning nine regional series that include 360 Sprint Cars, 410 Sprint Cars and Non-Wing Sprint Cars. ASCS is supported by DIRTVision, Hoosier Racing Tire, Honest Abe Roofing, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Real American Beer (Official Beer), Smith Titanium, SIS Insurance, WEDG High Performance Karts, and VP Racing

Rising ASCS Star Brogan Carder Taking on World of Outlaws at Charlotte

CONCORD, NC (October 29, 2026) — Brogan Carder always looks for a challenge.

The 16-year-old driver closed his second year with the American Sprint Car Series earning career-best Feature finishes and a personal-best eighth-place points result.

After struggling to finish in the top-10 through the first 10 races, Carder broke through with an eighth-place run at 81 Speedway. Carder used the momentum to finish ninth three consecutive nights at Texarkana 67 Speedway, Dodge City Raceway Park, and Viking Speedway before earning a career-best Feature finish of fifth at Sheridan Speedway in August.

“Looking back from the first year to the second, I think we made huge gains,” Carder said. “Our Qualifying, points runs, and final results throughout the whole season, I think it helped us get better and better. By the Montana swing, we got a new motor that runs better than what we’ve used before. So, I sometimes wonder if things came into place if we could have finished better or where I could have put myself, but it was overall a solid year.”

Carder spent 2025 with the ASCS National Tour building up his notebook, with the majority of the slate marking first-time visits. This 2026 sophomore season for the Sioux Falls, SD native saw a battle of balance between growing as a driver on the track and preparing his car to be competitive from the start.

“I think it was a combination of both driving style and car knowledge,” Carder said. “I think it stood out most when we’d make big gains not through aggressiveness, but not putting myself in positions to drive through holes or driving it harder than I should. The more I drive the way we set the car up, the more pace I can pick up and things like that.”

Carder hasn't stopped his Sprint Car activity, even after the ASCS season ended at Creek County Speedway. From Nov. 4-7, he’ll debut with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals.

He’s made starts in 410 Sprint Cars around his local tracks, including Jackson Motorplex and Huset’s Speedway. However, the first visit to Charlotte marks his first test across four nights with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

“I’m super excited,” Carder said. “I never ran with the World of Outlaws before, so that’ll be fun. Charlotte too, we have a similar track in Jackson, but the dirt’s totally different from what I know. It’s a lot more sandy and a lot more slick, but I don’t have anything to compare it with so far. With the 410, we’ve only ran Jackson, Huset’s, and a couple other places, but Charlotte is its own beast. I’ll definitely get some practice on iRacing and try to tune my craft before we go out there.”

While Carder knows he'll face new competition over four nights and a higher-horsepower engine, his time in the 360 ladder and select 410 races have prepared him for what he’ll face at the Concord, NC facility.

“I think it’s been a lot easier to drive the 410, in my opinion,” Carder said. “When you make those little mistakes in the 360s, it takes you a lap or two to get back up to speed. When you make a little mistake in the 410, you can make up the lost time in half a lap. I think it’s been easier to recover from mistakes when you compare the two.

“I’ve also taken a lot from the 360, too, because you don’t always want to be right up on the curb in the 410, and it’s the same way with the 360. I can transition into the 410 easier and be able to hammer it down when needed to gain more momentum.”

Carder reached the age requirement to run a Sprint Car at Knoxville Raceway after celebrating his 16th birthday on Sept. 17. Looking towards the new year, he’s excited to make his debut at the Iowa track in 2027 for the biggest Sprint Car events at the 1/2-mile track: the Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals pres. by Great Southern Bank, and the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals pres. by Casey’s.

“Knoxville will be a blast,” Carder said. “I’ve heard it’s also its own kind of beast and nothing really like it. Fortunately, we have a guy on our team that’s been pretty good around Knoxville the last few years. So, I think we’ll be in good shape when we get to run around there after a few races. I’m just looking forward to run some more 410 things with the World of Outlaws now that I’m 16, plus some 360 races with ASCS and the Midwest races.”

The 2027 ASCS National Tour will begin at Volusia Speedway Park for the opening weekend of the 57th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 4-6.

Where can you find info about Volusia? Click Here

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american Sprint Car Series Awards Banquet Wraps Final Bow on 35th Season

 Emily Schwanke

TULSA, OK (October 19, 2026) — As the dust settled on the American Sprint Car Series' 35th season, a championship trophy and special awards awaited ASCS teams at Sunday night's Awards Banquet in Tulsa. 

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hosted the annual ceremony, bringing together champions and guests of honor from the National and regional levels to hand out checks and close out the 2026 season. 

National Champion: Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

Sam Hafertepe Jr. added to his place in Sprint Car history in 2026 with a record-setting seventh ASCS National Tour championship. 

The Sunnyvale, TX veteran began the year with five podiums and the Sonoran Clash event title before starting his winning streak in June. 

Hafertepe did not have an easy path to the crown, though. He battled Matt Covington and Seth Bergman throughout the year for the top spot in the overall standings. Entering the Fuzzy’s Fall Fling season finale, he held a slim 21-point lead over Covington that he needed to manage over the 40-lap Feature. 

The Hill’s Racing Team No. 15H marched from an eighth-place start to take the lead on the final lap for his seventh win of the season and set the new all-time title record. Hafertepe and car owner Miles Hill left the evening with two Emmett Hahn trophies between driver and owner points. 

“I owe it all to Miles and this team,” Hafertepe said. “For the last nine years, you’ve given us everything we need. This team never wavered this entire year, and as a driver, it’s the best kind of ownership you can have. It’s been a long road for us. I look back to Creek County, and I just didn’t want to win that championship by riding around there. Seven is such a special number, and it’s been a good ride.” 

BRODIX Rookie of the Year: Cole Schroeder 

What started as a dream became reality for Cole Schroeder in 2026. 

The Bozeman, MT native took on the challenge of a national tour for the first time with the 360 Sprint Cars, with the majority of tracks being a first-time visit. Schroeder earned three top fives, 11 top-10s, and a career-high second-place finish in the Harvey Ostermiller Memorial at Big Sky Speedway. 

Taking a seventh-place result in the standings and clinching the Rookie of the Year award, Schroeder received a fresh set of BRODIX cylinder heads that match ASCS specifications. 

Lee Maier Crew Chief of the Year: Bobby Craft 

Bobby Craft carries a personal honor with the Lee Maier Crew Chief of the Year award. 

Having been involved in Sprint Car racing for over 50 years, he shares a close friendship with inaugural ASCS champion Garry Lee Maier and his late father, Lee. 

Working between full-time drivers Austyn Gossel and Ryder Laplante in 2026, Craft has his eyes set on fostering the next generation of Sprint Car drivers with his knowledge and mechanical skills while using the lessons learned from the valuable bond shared with the Maier family. 

“There’s only a few people in this room that knew Lee,” Craft said. “He was so smart. When I worked for Karl (Kinser), we were leading, and we would clean a shock. We’d bring a five-gallon bucket of shocks to the track because we didn’t have a clip. Lee was the man that designed the clip. He was the man behind all that. We owe so much to him. This is a great privilege. Anything I’ve ever won, championships and all, this probably tops it off. Thank you all.” 

Sportsmanship Award: Terry Easum & Kacee Frazier 

While the teams of ASCS appear at the track to beat the competition, respect and camaraderie between drivers and crew members rise beyond the season’s statistics. 

Broken Arrow, OK’s Terry Easum and fiancé Kacee Frazier exemplified sportsmanship beyond the track, lending a helping hand to anybody who needed it and always bringing a positive attitude at every race they contested. Their kindness and friendship earned them the 2026 Sportsmanship Award. 

Jason Johnson Hard Charger Award: Seth Bergman 

Seth Bergman knew how to bust a move from the drop of the green flag. 

Passing 77 cars in Feature competition throughout the course of the season, the 2024 Series champion earned the Jason Johnson Hard Charger Award. The accolade is a special honor for Bergman as he formed a close relationship with the “Ragin’ Cajun” throughout his tenure in ASCS and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.

“Well, I knew we weren’t good at qualifying this year,” Bergman said jokingly. “It’s hard to not get emotional when you talk about a man like Jason. He and I were friends and helped me so much along the way. He was a great driver and human being, and I am honored to receive this award in Jason’s name.” 

Gary Wright Determination Award: Kyler Johnson 

Since joining the American Sprint Car Series as a rookie in 2022, Kyler Johnson has shown progression with his brother, Kahne, by his side as crew chief. 

The 2026 season saw the heights for Johnson in both his personal and professional life as he earned his first career National Tour Feature at Viking Speedway, qualified for his first Saturday Feature start at Xtream powered by Mediacom 360 Knoxville Nationals presented by Great Southern Bank, and welcomed his first daughter, Vivian. 

His never-quit attitude and willingness to learn and grow at every race helped the 23-year-old receive the Gary Wright Determination Award – named in honor of the all-time wins leader and four-time Series champion. 

Regional Crowns - While Hafertepe received the accolades as a seven-time National Tour champion, seven kings of the ASCS regions were highlighted for their 2026 achievements. 

  • Jack Thomas (Midwest Region) 
  • Bryant Wiedeman (Gunsmoke Region) 
  • Cody Gardner (Hurricane Area Super Sprints) 
  • Bradley Fezard (Sooner Region) 
  • Bryan Gossel (Western Plains Region) 
  • Kelly Miller (Northern Plains Region) 

Each of the nine drivers who completed the full run of events in the 2026 season received their points fund checks: 

  1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. ($40,000)
  2. Matt Covington ($25,000)
  3. Seth Bergman ($20,000)
  4. Kyler Johnson ($15,000)
  5. Ryder LaPlante ($12,000)
  6. Austyn Gossel ($10,000)
  7. Cole Schroeder ($9,000)
  8. Brogan Carder ($8,000)
  9. Terry Easum ($7,000)

The American Sprint Car Series returns in 2027 at Volusia Speedway Park for the 57th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 4-6. 

Where can you find info about Volusia? Click Here 

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision. 

 

BY THE NUMBERS: Setting Stage for Championship Finale Against Hafertepe, Covington at Creek County

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SAPULPA, OK (October 16, 2026) — Saturday night in Oklahoma will decide the newest American Sprint Car Series champion.

The 11th annual Fuzzy’s Fall Fling at Creek County Speedway on Oct. 17 will feature a dual-driver title fight as Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Matt Covington square off to close the 2026 book on the ASCS National Tour.

They’ve led most of the season’s stat categories. But the one they want to lead most will earn them the Emmett Hahn Championship Trophy at the conclusion of the 30-lap, $10,000-to-win finale.

Let’s take a look at the season’s high numbers:

11 - Hafertepe knew how to get a fast start, racking up the majority of Quick Time awards from the 2026 season. While Covington is second with four Quick Time honors, the Glenpool, OK native has 11 Heat race wins in 2026, the most of all drivers. Hafertepe is third in the category with six victories in the eight-lap contests.

17 - Both drivers have made an equal number of appearances in the Honest Abe Roofing Dash through 2026 with 17 for each. Adding to the equal numbers from the collection of five-lap sprints, they each share a season-high split of four Dash wins.

6 - Hafertepe owns the most wins of all Series drivers for the ninth time in a single season, with visits to Victory Lane coming at Belleville High Banks twice, Dodge City Raceway Park, Big Sky Speedway, Gallatin Speedway, and Electric City Speedway. Covington owns two National Tour wins in 2026, coming at Central Arizona Speedway and Batesville Motor Speedway, and won with the Hurricane Area Super Sprints in May.

3 - Earning a championship takes more than winning Feature races. Consistent top-five and top-10 finishes without major trouble can help a driver stay in the fight for a championship. While Covington never left a night with a DNF, Hafertepe endured three nights where his Townline Variety No. 15H did not cross the checkered flag. Covington capitalized on Hafertepe’s woes by finishing runner-up at Creek County in June, winning at Batesville, and taking fourth in the Big Sky opener.

5.20 - Covington made the most of his season-leading Heat wins, with his Honest Abe Roofing Dash visits helping him earn the highest average start of all full-time competitors, with an average start of 5.20. In 17 top-five Series starts, Covington missed a top-five finish twice in 2026. Hafertepe is second in the overall average with a 5.73.

5.96 - Despite Covington owning the highest start, Hafertepe leads all drivers in the average finishing column with a 5.96. His 18 top-fives in the year include his six Feature wins and 13 podium appearances, a Series high in all categories. Covington is right behind Hafertepe in second with a 6.16 average finishing position.

7 - Hafertepe is looking to join an elite club in the world of sports as the first seven-time ASCS National Tour champion. If he completes the mark, Saturday’s stand at Creek County will leave Hafertepe with the closest career points margin he’s faced for the championship.

1 - Covington is one race away from quenching the satisfaction of a first Emmett Hahn Trophy after traveling with the national-touring 360 Sprint Cars since 2014. Covington has won ASCS championships in the Sooner, Warrior, and Lone Star regions, but Saturday’s test will be the biggest of his career.

21 - The points margin has stayed razor-thin throughout the 2026 ASCS National Tour as Hafertepe and Covington prepare for the final dual at Creek County. Covington’s goal is simple: win at all costs. If his Reece Construction No. 95 finishes the 30-lap Feature on the top step, Hafertepe needs to finish fourth or better to clinch the championship.

Hafertepe and Covington will take center stage in the final 2026 chapter for the American Sprint Car Series at Creek County Speedway for Fuzzy’s Fall Fling on Saturday, Oct. 17. The ASCS Sooner Region will be in attendance to crown their champion.

Where can you find information for Saturday’s Fuzzy’s Fall Fling program? Click Here

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Attention Turns to Saturday’s Fuzzy’s Fall Fling Program as Severe Weather Cancels Friday’s Event 

 
SAPULPA, OK (October 14, 2026) — All focus for the American Sprint Car Series championship finale turns to Saturday at Creek County Speedway as multiple days of rain and weather models showing high winds and frigid temperatures have led to the cancellation of Friday’s program. 

Saturday’s finale of the Fuzzy’s Fall Fling is still on as scheduled, with a great forecast for the day. The final night of the season is set to reward a $10,000 check to the Feature winner and honor champions of the ASCS National Tour and ASCS Sooner Region. 

Sam Hafertepe Jr. leads Matt Covington by 21 points in the chase for the Emmett Hahn Trophy, while Bradley Fezard is ahead of Casey Wills by 74 markers in the regional title hunt. 

Where can you find information for Saturday’s Fuzzy’s Fall Fling program? Click Here 

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision. 

 

 

ASCS National Tour, Sooner Region Determine Champions in Fuzzy’s Fall Fling

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SAPULPA, OK (October 13, 2026) — Everything is on the line in Oklahoma. 

The 2026 American Sprint Car Series season will close with two nights at Creek County Speedway for the 11th annual Fuzzy’s Fall Fling on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17. The weekend’s opener will pay $4,000-to-win, and Saturday’s finale will reward a $10,000 payday and crown a new champion for the ASCS National Tour and ASCS Sooner Region. 

Across the two nights, the 360 Sprint Cars will be joined by Factory Stocks and Dwarf Cars. Pit gates will open at 2 p.m. CT, grandstands will open at 5 p.m., and Hot Laps are scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. You can purchase tickets at the track on race day. 

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Here’s a look at the top storylines: 

The Final Battle - The jury is out on who will be the newest ASCS National Tour champion ahead of the Creek County finale: Sam Hafertepe Jr. or Matt Covington. 

The two drivers are separated by 21 points in the standings, with Hafertepe ahead of Covington. On the track, that means as close as a four-position difference and no room for error between the two contenders. Battling toe-to-toe for points and season stats since January, Hafertepe holds more Feature wins and podiums while Covington has more top-10 finishes and Heat race wins. 

When the Series visited the 1/4-mile for the Don Swope Classic in June, Hafertepe encountered an engine failure while Covington finished in the runner-up position. Hafertepe bounced back at Creek in POWRi 410 competition the following Saturday with a Feature win. 

Sooner Pride - The Oklahoma natives controlled Saturday in Texas at RPM Speedway, with Sapulpa’s Blake Hahn scoring his 27th career ASCS National Tour win, and his 15th with the Sooner Region. 

Hahn was one of the three Oklahomans to lead the 30-lap contest, with Tulsa’s Sean McClelland leading the first eight laps, then Glenpool’s Covington sat at the helm for 15 circuits before Hahn made the winning pass. 

Hahn will lead the charge of home-state defenders into Creek County as the reigning winner in the Don Swope Classic and the last two Fuzzy’s Fall Fling openers. McClelland, a six-time Sonner Region champion, is an 11-time winner at Creek County with ASCS, with his latest triumph coming in 2025. 

Top Dog - Bradley Fezard has two nights left in 2026 before he can officially be called an ASCS champion. 

Since taking control of the Sooner Region standings at Creek County in June, the Bonnerdale, AR driver leads 2024 champ Casey Wills by 74 points and Hayden Mabe by 81 ahead of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling. All three are hunting a first win to close the year. 

Fezard won at the track in 2022 with the United Sprint League and finished fifth in the two ASCS Features of 2026. Wills and Mabe are each looking for their first win at Creek County. 

Pivotal Points - Multiple positions across the top-10 in National Tour points remain unsolidified as “Creekadega” owns the final word through two nights. 

Sixth-place Austyn Gossel and seventh-place Cole Schroeder provide the closest battle, with six markers separating the two drivers. While Gossel is seeking to end with a career-high finish, Schroeder will clinch the year’s BRODIX Rookie of the Year to end his first-year racing Sprint Cars on a national scale. 

Eighth-place Brogan Carder is 30 points away from Schroeder as he’ll make a final charge at gaining position at Creek. While the Sioux Falls, SD sophomore ends his year in 360 Sprint Cars with ASCS, he’ll close 2026 in a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series debut at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for Dave Smith Motors World of Outlaws World Finals. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17, at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK 

AROUND THE CORNER 

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 4-6, 2027, at Volusia Speedway Park in DeLeon Springs, FL 

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS 

  1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2998 pts)
  2. Matt Covington (-21)
  3. Seth Bergman (-107)
  4. Kyler Johnson (-323)
  5. Ryder LaPlante (-488)
  6. Austyn Gossel (-589)
  7. Cole Schroeder (-593)
  8. Brogan Carder (-623)
  9. Terry Easum (-678)
  10. Garrett Benson (-1314)

FEATURE WINNERS (12 Drivers) 

6 wins - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

4 wins - Seth Bergman 

3 wins - Tyler Courtney 

2 wins - Justin Peck, Matt Covington, Jett Barnes, Blake Hahn 

1 win - Kyler Johnson, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Gio Scelzi, Ryan Timms 

FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers) 

102 laps - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

73 laps - Seth Bergman 

54 laps - Kyler Johnson 

52 laps - Justin Peck 

49 laps - Matt Covington 

38 laps - Blake Hahn 

37 laps - Jett Barnes 

30 laps - Levi Hillier,  Ryan Timms 

29 laps - Brady Bacon 

24 laps - Austyn Gossel 

22 laps - Chris Martin 

21 laps - Austin McCarl 

20 laps - Gio Scelzi 

16 laps - Cameron Martin 

15 laps - Tyler Courtney 

13 laps - Brian Brown 

11 laps - Sean McClelland 

9 laps - Whit Gastineau 

7 laps - Cole Macedo 

2 laps - Brady Baker 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (11 Drivers) 

11 awards - Sam Hafertepe Jr 

4 awards - Matt Covington 

2 awards - Kyler Johnson, Jett Barnes 

1 award - Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Aaron Reutzel, Brogan Carder, Sean McClelland 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (44 Drivers) 

11 wins - Matt Covington 

8 wins - Seth Bergman 

6 wins - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

5 wins - Ryder Laplante 

4 wins - Garrett Benson, Kyler Johnson 

3 wins - Chris Martin, Whit Gastineau, Justin Peck 

2 wins - Austyn Gossel, Cam Martin, Blake Hahn 

1 win - Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell, Brady Baker, Howard Moore, John Carney II, Tanner Holmes, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Tasker Phillips, Clint Garner, Evan Semerad, Brogan Carder, Cole Schroeder, Jett Barnes, Josh Schneiderman, Michael Day 

DASH STARTS (43 Drivers) 

17 starts - Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington 

12 starts - Kyler Johnson 

9 starts - Seth Bergman 

7 starts - Whit Gastineau 

6 starts - Ryder Laplante 

4 starts - Levi Hillier, Chris Martin, Jett Barnes, Garrett Benson 

3 starts - Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck, Cameron Martin, Brogan Carder 

2 starts - Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel, Cole Schroeder, Blake Hahn 

1 start - Jordan Mallett, Paul Solomon, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker, Rich Bailey, Terry Easum, Paxton Fleming, Jamie Ball, Josh Schneiderman, John Carney II, Sean McClelland, Michael Day 

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (15 Drivers) 

2 wins - Braxton Weger, Rico Abreu 

1 win - DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery, Brogan Carder, Bradley Fezard, Chris Martin, Cole Schroeder, Kade Morton, Zach Blurton, Austyn Gossel, Steven Shebester 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (18 Drivers) 

3 awards - Seth Bergman, Whit Gastineau 

2 awards - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

1 award - Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills, Riley Goodno, Tasker Phillips, Rico Abreu, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Sheldon Bender, Austyn Gossel, Christopher Townsend, Steven Shebester 

PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers) 

13 podiums - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

12 podiums - Matt Covington 

8 podiums - Seth Bergman 

4 podiums - Kyler Johnson, Tyler Courtney 

3 podiums - Garrett Benson, Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau, Brady Bacon 

2 podiums - Blake Hahn, Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Austyn Gossel, Ryan Timms, Aaron Reutzel, Jett Barnes 

1 podium - Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Alex Sewell, Christopher Townsend, Gio Scelzi, Kyle Larson, Ryder Laplante, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Cameron Martin 

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS 

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins) 

*Denotes Split-Field Prelim Feature 

  1. Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
  2. Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
  3. Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
  4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
  5. Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
  6. Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
  7. Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
  8. Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin
  9. Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
  10. Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
  11. Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
  12. Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
  13. Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
  14. Fri, July 10 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Matt Covington (2)
  15. Sat, July 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Seth Bergman (3)
  16. Sat, July 25 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
  17. Sat, Aug. 1 / Viking Speedway / Alexandria, MN / Kyler Johnson
  18. *Thu, Aug. 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Gio Scelzi
  19. *Fri, Aug. 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Tyler Courtney
  20. Sat, Aug. 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms
  21. Fri, Aug. 28 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Seth Bergman (4)
  22. Sat, Aug. 29 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
  23. Sun, Aug. 30 / Sheridan Speedway / Sheridan, WY / Jett Barnes
  24. Fri, Sept. 4 / Gallatin Speedway / Belgrade, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
  25. Sat, Sept. 5 / Electric City Speedway / Black Eagle, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)
  26. Sat, Sept. 12 / Moberly Motorsports Park / Moberly, MO / Jett Barnes (2)
  27. Sat, Oct. 10 / RPM Speedway / Crandall, TX / Blake Hahn (2)

 

Seth Bergman Carries Zero Pressure in Hunt for Second ASCS National Championship

 

 
CRANDALL, TX (October 9, 2026) — Seth Bergman has nothing

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 to lose and everything to gain. 

Sitting 118 points from the top of the American Sprint Car Series points standings with three races remaining, the 2024 champion knows the work ahead of him in the three-driver fight. Despite the stakes, the work isn’t adding stress to the veteran. 

“Right now, the position we’re in, we’ve got nothing to lose,” Bergman said. “Two years ago, when we led all year, there was a lot more pressure then, and there’s more to think about when you’re the guy on the top. I feel like you got to be careful, a little bit cautious, and think more when you’re in that spot. 

“Our goal is to win, and we’re in a position where we’re behind. The pressure is going out trying to make sure our cars and things are performing like they need to. We have the pace, and for me, it’s being precise and doing what I need to do. We just need three solid nights where we can try to win, not let Sam or Matt capitalize, and really, there’s not a lot of pressure in that because we’re chasing them.” 

The Snohomish, WA native has endured a year that includes four Series wins while battling unseasoned woes that hurt his championship hopes towards the end of the campaign. Still, he is determined to stay in the conversation with Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Matt Covington after Saturday night at RPM Speedway. 

When the ASCS National Tour visited the Crandall, TX track for the first time in 2024, Bergman took his No. 23 machine to Victory Lane as he drove to the year’s points crown. He’ll use the past laps and the time around the mid-south tracks in the season to stay at the top from the start. 

“It’s a place that’s been good to us for a while,” Bergman said. “We had a really good 1/4-mile package, and we fudged it up a few times this year. But we’re rolling in there with a good game plan, and I feel like if we’re right on it, it should be a good opportunity for us to chalk up a win. It’s really simple; the mentality is to go in there and maximize everything we can through these last three races.” 

The National Tour and ASCS Sooner Region will close the year with a return to Creek County Speedway for the Fuzzy’s Fall Fling on Oct. 16-17. After picking up two top-fives and three top-10s in three races at the Sapulpa, OK track in June between ASCS and POWRi, Bergman expects similar track conditions in the fall as in the summer. 

“Right now, here in Tulsa, it’s been almost 90 degrees every day,” Bergman said. “So if that trend continues into next week, I don't think you'll see too much of a difference. I know at night it's going to cool down a little bit, so if anything, you might see a little bit more grip in the track. But I expect to see a really racey Creek. We're going to have moisture in the track, but I think it's going to be slick as well. I think the racing will be similar; it'd just be a little more enjoyable with some cooler temps.” 

While Creek County marks the starting point of a 109-day wait until Sprint Cars roar back to life at Volusia Speedway Park for the 57th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, the veteran’s offseason work has already begun. 

Bergman continues to review the good and bad from the year to see where he can improve and what areas he can toy with before Sprint Cars roar back to life in February. 

“Our offseason has been in the works for a couple months already,” Bergman said. “Because the time off is so short now, our downtime here has us doing a lot of our offseason work to get things lined up and prepared. When we run at Creek and go home, we can get right into the work and be ahead of schedule. 

“It’s more so about learning what held us back this year. We’re coming up with plans on how to fix those areas that we felt like were hurting us. Then also trying to build a stronger team, like we want to be an elite team no matter what we do or where we go. That comes down to having the right personnel, making sure cars and the engine program are where they need to be, getting parts in order, then having the goals in mind for the offseason that will set us up in a good position for next year.” 

Bergman will go after his second Emmett Hahn Trophy in the final three races of the 2026 season with RPM on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Creek County on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17. The ASCS Sooner Region will join the National Tour to determine its newest champion. 

How can you find info for RPM? Click here 

How can you find info for Creek County? Click here 

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision. 

 

 

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: RPM Speedway Awaits as Penultimate Weekend for ASCS National Tour, Sooner Region

 
 Everything is bigger in Texas. 
RPM Speedway Awaits as Penultimate Weekend for ASCS National Tour, Sooner Region
 
CRANDALL, TX (October 6, 2026) — Everything is bigger in Texas. 

The stakes for the American Sprint Car Series championship intensify as a visit to Crandall, TX’s RPM Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 10 marks the final weekend before the 2026 trail comes to a close at Creek County Speedway on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17. Between the two weekends, the ASCS Sooner Region will join the Series to close their year. 

RPM returns to the schedule for the first time since 2024, with 30 laps around the 1/4-mile bullring rewarding a $4,000 payday to the night’s victor and vital points to log before Creek County. Grandstand tickets will be available at the track on race day. 

Looking for more info about RPM? CLICK HERE 

WATCH ON DIRTVISION 

Here’s a look at the top storylines: 

Longhorn vs. Sooner - College football will not be the only sport to host a stateline brawl in the Dallas metroplex on Saturday as the ASCS National Tour gets closer to deciding the 2026 title between a representative from each state. 

Sunnyvale, TX veteran Sam Hafertepe Jr. leads Glenpool, OK’s Matt Covington by 38 points heading into the second-to-last Saturday night Feature of the season. While Covington has more Heat wins and top-10 finishes, Hafertepe leads in Feature wins (six to Covington’s two) and has more top-fives, with 17 to Covington’s 15. 

The Series visited the track once in 2024 for a doubleheader weekend, with Seth Bergman winning the opening night and Hafertepe taking the final Feature. Covington’s best finish at RPM was a fifth-place result from the 2024 finale. 

Last Chance - Since an early turnaround in February, Seth Bergman has been on the heels of earning his second ASCS National Tour title throughout the 2026 season. 

The Snohomish, WA native earned four wins, 13 top-fives, and 18 top-10s in the year to keep his Oklahoma Chillers No. 23 within the podium of the Series standings. His hopes for the Emmett Hahn Trophy turned sideways at the last Series event at Moberly Motorsports Park after he finished 15th in the 25-lap Feature. 

Bergman needs a substantial points gain at RPM to slim a 118-point gap to Hafertepe for the lead. Bergman won the debut visit for the Series at RPM en route to the year’s championship. 

Sooner Shootout - Multiple drivers in the Sooner Region take a step closer alongside the National Tour in the final three events to crown the region’s king. 

Bonnerdale, AR’s Bradley Fezard leads 2024 champion Casey Wills by 50 points in his quest for a first title. Both drivers are hunting a first win in the 2026 season at RPM. 

Among the top five sitting within double digits of Fezard are Hayden Mabe (66 points), Steven Shebester (74 points), and Whit Gastineau (90 points). The trip to RPM will be the first time since 2010 that the Sooner Region has logged laps around the 1/2-mile bullring. 

Final Shakeup - While Hafertepe, Covington, and Bergman battle for the Emmett Hahn Trophy, the top-10 in National Tour standings have three opportunities to move upwards before season’s end. 

While Austyn Gossel chases a 77-point gap to Ryder Laplante for fifth, Series rookie Cole Schroeder is 19 points away from passing the Fort Collins, CO native for sixth. Sophomore Brogan Carder sits 27 points back, and Terry Easum follows in ninth, 35 markers behind. 

From Easum to Gossel, it’s an 81-point bubble that can make a $4,000 difference in the season-ending points fund. Though they will focus on the points gain at RPM, three of the four drivers will close the year with a career-high Series points finish. 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE 

WHEN AND WHERE 

Saturday, Oct. 10, at RPM Speedway in Crandall, TX 

 

AROUND THE CORNER 

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17, at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK 

 

CURRENT TOP-10 STANDINGS 

  1. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2773 pts)
  2. Matt Covington (-38)
  3. Seth Bergman (-117)
  4. Kyler Johnson (-286)
  5. Ryder LaPlante (-485)
  6. Austyn Gossel (-562)
  7. Cole Schroeder (-581)
  8. Brogan Carder (-608)
  9. Terry Easum (-643)
  10. Garrett Benson (-1189)

 

FEATURE WINNERS (12 Drivers) 

6 wins - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

4 wins - Seth Bergman 

3 wins - Tyler Courtney 

2 wins - Justin Peck, Matt Covington, Jett Barnes 

1 win - Kyler Johnson, Blake Hahn, Chris Martin, Brady Bacon, Levi Hillier, Gio Scelzi, Ryan Timms 

 

FEATURE LAPS LED (20 Drivers) 

102 laps - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

73 laps - Seth Bergman 

54 laps - Kyler Johnson 

52 laps - Justin Peck 

37 laps - Jett Barnes 

34 laps - Matt Covington 

30 laps - Levi Hillier, Blake Hahn, Ryan Timms 

29 laps - Brady Bacon 

24 laps - Austyn Gossel 

22 laps - Chris Martin 

21 laps - Austin McCarl 

20 laps - Gio Scelzi 

16 laps - Cameron Martin 

15 laps - Tyler Courtney 

13 laps - Brian Brown 

9 laps - Whit Gastineau 

7 laps - Cole Macedo 

3 laps - Sean McClelland 

2 laps - Brady Baker 

 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (9 Drivers) 

11 awards - Sam Hafertepe Jr 

4 awards - Matt Covington 

2 awards - Kyler Johnson, Jett Barnes 

1 award - Seth Bergman, Howard Moore, Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Aaron Reutzel, Brogan Carder 

 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (43 Drivers) 

10 wins - Matt Covington 

8 wins - Seth Bergman 

6 wins - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

5 wins - Ryder Laplante 

4 wins - Garrett Benson 

3 wins - Chris Martin, Whit Gastineau, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson 

2 wins - Austyn Gossel, Cam Martin 

1 win - Jordan Mallett, Sean McClelland, Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Jeremy Campbell, Blake Hahn, Kade Morton, Alex Sewell, Brady Baker, Howard Moore, John Carney II, Tanner Holmes, Austin McCarl, Matt Juhl, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Tasker Phillips, Clint Garner, Evan Semerad, Brogan Carder, Cole Schroeder, Jett Barnes, Josh Schneiderman 

 

DASH STARTS (40 Drivers) 

16 starts - Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington 

11 starts - Kyler Johnson 

9 starts - Seth Bergman 

7 starts - Whit Gastineau 

5 starts - Ryder Laplante 

4 starts - Levi Hillier, Chris Martin, Jett Barnes, Garrett Benson 

3 starts - Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Justin Peck, Cameron Martin, Brogan Carder 

2 starts - Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Howard Moore, Austyn Gossel, Cole Schroeder 

1 start - Jordan Mallett, Paul Solomon, Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder, JJ Hickle, Alex Hill, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Kade Morton, Jeremy Campbell, Bryant Wiedeman, Brady Baker, Rich Bailey, Terry Easum, Paxton Fleming, Jamie Ball, Josh Schneiderman 

 

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (14 Drivers) 

2 wins - Braxton Weger, Rico Abreu 

1 win - DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling, Gage Montgomery, Brogan Carder, Bradley Fezard, Chris Martin, Cole Schroeder, Kade Morton, Zach Blurton, Austyn Gossel 

 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (17 Drivers) 

3 awards - Seth Bergman, Whit Gastineau 

2 awards - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

1 award - Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo,  DJ Netto, Brogan Carder, Joe B. Miller, Bradley Fezard, Hayden Mabe, Jack Thomas, Kyler Johnson, Casey Wills, Riley Goodno, Tasker Phillips, Rico Abreu, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Sheldon Bender, Austyn Gossel 

 

PODIUM FINISHES (30 Drivers) 

13 podiums - Sam Hafertepe Jr. 

11 podiums - Matt Covington 

7 podiums - Seth Bergman 

4 podiums - Kyler Johnson, Tyler Courtney 

3 podiums - Garrett Benson, Justin Peck, Whit Gastineau, Brady Bacon 

2 podiums - Austin McCarl, Levi Hillier, Austyn Gossel, Ryan Timms, Aaron Reutzel, Jett Barnes 

1 podium - Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Brock Zearfoss, JJ Hickle, Jordan Mallett, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Alex Sewell, Christopher Townsend, Gio Scelzi, Kyle Larson, Ryder Laplante, Cole Schroeder, Zach Blurton, Cameron Martin 

 

2026 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE + WINNERS 

Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins) 

*Denotes Split-Field Prelim Feature

  1. Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney
  2. Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
  3. Mon, Feb. 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon
  4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck
  5. Sun, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington
  6. Sat, Feb. 28 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (2)
  7. Sun, Mar. 1 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Levi Hillier
  8. Sat, Apr. 11 / Salina Highbanks Speedway / Salina, OK / Chris Martin
  9. Fri, May 8 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO / Seth Bergman
  10. Fri, June 5 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Blake Hahn
  11. Sat, June 6 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
  12. Fri, June 26 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr.
  13. Sat, June 27 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
  14. Fri, July 10 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Matt Covington (2)
  15. Sat, July 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Seth Bergman (3)
  16. Sat, July 25 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
  17. Sat, Aug. 1 / Viking Speedway / Alexandria, MN / Kyler Johnson
  18. *Thu, Aug. 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Gio Scelzi
  19. *Fri, Aug. 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Tyler Courtney
  20. Sat, Aug. 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms
  21. Fri, Aug. 28 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Seth Bergman (4)
  22. Sat, Aug. 29 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
  23. Sun, Aug. 30 / Sheridan Speedway / Sheridan, WY / Jett Barnes
  24. Fri, Sept. 4 / Gallatin Speedway / Belgrade, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
  25. Sat, Sept. 5 / Electric City Speedway / Black Eagle, MT / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)
  26. Sat, Sept. 12 / Moberly Motorsports Park / Moberly, MO / Jett Barnes (2)
 
Jett Barnes Catching Fire with ASCS in 2026, Gaining Support from Jason Meyers Racing

Emily Schwanke

 

CONCORD, NC (October 2, 2026) - Jett Barnes is not your average 15-year-old. 

Since turning his first laps in a Sprint Car in 2025, the Visalia, CA, native has stamped his place in the discipline with a standout showing through his first four events on a national stage with the American Sprint Car Series. 

Backed by two-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion and car owner Jason Meyers, Barnes has used the new challenges to build his confidence in unfamiliar territory. 

The Barnes and Meyers families crossed paths before Jett was asked to pilot the No. 14 Sprint Car. When Jason was in the market to buy a dirt kart for his son, he bought it from Nick Barnes, Jett’s father, as the families stayed connected through Jason’s racetrack, Plaza Park Speedway. 

“I met Jett about probably seven years ago now,” Meyers said. “I was looking for a cage kart for my son, who is 11 now, and at the time, Jett was young, winning everything and moving up classes. I actually met his dad, Nick, and bought the cage kart from him.  

“I watched (Jett) roll into Micros with my involvement in Plaza Park, and Jett spent some time working with Jake Hagopian, who is my partner in the track. Actually, Jake’s dad, Mark, was my mentor when I was racing Micros when I was younger, so it all kind of came together organically.” 

Beginning the year with his first Saturday A-Main appearance in his rookie Chili Bowl Nationals presented by NOS Energy Drink, among the field of 406 drivers that took a keen eye on Barnes was fellow “Golden State” native Corey Day. With Day’s endorsement, Meyers brought the teenager aboard for select races along the West Coast. 

“I got to give credit to Corey,” Meyers said. “Corey came back from the Chili Bowl, and he’s like, ‘We need to put Jett in the car.’ Like, he was that adamant that we need to do this, so we started talking, met with Jett and Nick, and we did a trial at the beginning of the year. We said, ‘No obligations, let’s run some races and let’s see how this goes.’” 

“After Chili Bowl, I didn’t know if I was gonna have a Sprint Car ride for this year,” Barnes said. “It was definitely nerve-racking, but when Jason gave me the call, it was definitely exciting. From Chili Bowl to now, I feel like I’ve made a lot of improvements. My racing ability is better; I’m faster in Qualifying, and I feel like it’s been a lot better.” 

While he’s focused on duties in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Day is an active member of the Meyers squad through working with Jett the week and into race day. 

“He calls me pretty much before every race,” Barnes said. “He gives me the rundown on how the tracks are probably going to be throughout the night because he's been to quite a bit of them. He definitely helps in a lot of areas. It's funny, my first 410 race, I guess I was lifting a little too early, and he kept calling me a baby, so it kind of made me want to drive a little harder and just do my best.” 

“This is probably Corey’s first role really as a mentor,” Meyers said. “To see him taking what he’s learning on the NASCAR level and applying it to the Sprint Car side as well as his mentorship to Jett. I’m really proud of the team in general. It's been pretty seamless. Things like this can go well, but it can also be hard. It's been a lot of effort by everybody to make sure we had the proper things in place."

When the ASCS National Tour traveled to Montana to commence Frontier Speedweek between Big Sky Speedway and Sheridan Speedway, Barnes was unloaded and prepared to face the country’s top 360 Sprint Car drivers for the first time. 

Through the three-race stretch, Barnes earned two Quick Time awards and appeared in each night’s Honest Abe Roofing Dash. Sunday at Sheridan was his shining moment as he held off Matt Covington and Garrett Benson to score his first Series win. He found similarities in the tracks to his California experience that helped him progress faster. 

“Big Sky had a big curb and was slick too,” Barnes said. “That helped a lot, but I feel like our overall package was pretty good. Just a little bad luck on the second night, but I feel like we had really good speed throughout the whole night. And then Sheridan was, I mean, I felt like pretty dominant. We fired off well and got away dominated, but the car was really good, and the whole team did good.” 

After taking a first win with the POWRi 410 Sprint Cars at Lake Ozark Speedway the following week, Barnes made his fourth career ASCS appearance on Sept. 12 at Moberly Motorsports Park. Turning his first laps around the 3/8-mile oval, Barnes won his first Dash before outdueling Cameron Martin and Sam Hafertepe Jr. for his second consecutive Series win. 

Meyers said Barnes's youthfulness helps him adapt and find speed faster than other competitors in the program. 

“Being young is a big advantage because naivety is bliss,” Meyers said. “When you're that young and you really don't know the limits yet, it's very natural for Jett to get in and stand on the gas. I know for me, when I went out on the road, like, I wasn't afraid of speed. And frankly, when you grow up racing on California tracks, they're small, they're typically rough, and things are happening really fast. So, when you get out on a half mile, it's actually quite a bit easier on the nerves. As long as you're not afraid of the speed, it's actually less intense to race a half mile than it is to race a bullring.” 

While Barnes is set to close 2026 around California for Jason Meyers Racing, he cherishes what he’s accomplished in the year with the team and in ASCS as he prepares to spend more time racing in the national ranks. 

“It was definitely different from what I’m used to,” Barnes said. “The power of ASCS, like, the competition was really good and really tough. The first night at Big Sky, I was surprised at how good Seth (Bergman) and Sam (Hafertepe Jr.) were, and racing against them. It was different from the California competition, but it was really tough, and the tracks were awesome to visit. We’ll have some tough races coming up to try and close out on a good note, then we’ll look for good things next year.” 

Through a successful run with the team and the early bonds that Barnes has built with the team, Meyers is looking forward to giving the young Californian more chances to battle the country’s top Sprint Car drivers across the ranks in the upcoming season. 

“He came out and did a great job,” Meyers said. “He’s shown up at the shop and worked well with the guys right out of the gate. He won his third race, and it went well overall. So, we expanded the schedule this year, and we’re still working to put things together, but it looks like we’re going to put a pretty extensive schedule for Jett that’s similar to what we did with Corey. We really enjoyed our time with ASCS this summer. The hospitality was great, and we had some really good runs to show.” 

The ASCS National Tour will head into the penultimate weekend of the 2026 season at RPM Speedway on Saturday, Oct. 10. Then, the Series visits Creek County Speedway for the Fuzzy’s Fall Fling on Friday-Saturday, Oct. 16-17 to close the year. 

How can you find info for RPM? Click here 

How can you find info for Creek County? Click here 

Where can you watch every lap of the American Sprint Car Series? Live on DIRTVision. 

 

XTREME OUTLAW MIDGETS

www.xtremeoutlawseries.com

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners. Official partners include, Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier), Real American Beer (Official Beer) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider).  Also supported by: AMKUS, CASM Safety Products, Intercomp, Honest Abe Roofing, Smith Ti, Summit Racing Equipment, and TJ Forged.

 

Rising Travel Costs Lead to Cancelation of Midget Racing at Millbridge Speedway’s World Championship

SALISBURY, NC (Oct. 13, 2026) – Officials from the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota together with Millbridge Speedway have canceled the Midget racing portion of the track’s Nov. 2-3 World Championship event. With many teams based several hundred miles from the North Carolina venue along with continued excessive travel costs, the decision was made in the best interest of the teams to cancel that portion of the event.

Millbridge is planning to continue racing with Micro Sprints on both Nov. 2-3.

For further updates about the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota, visit the Series website and follow the Series social channels.

FAN 101: https://about.dirtcar.com/ 

 

 

 WORLD OF OUTLAWs

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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 World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

World Racing Group Acquires SLS Promotions, Expanding Its Race Promotion Footprint

CONCORD, NC (Oct. 22, 2026) – World Racing Group (WRG), the premier sanctioning body and advancement engine for dirt track racing in North America, announced today the strategic acquisition of SLS Promotions, one of the sport’s most respected independent race promotion companies.

The acquisition unites WRG’s extensive sanctioning power and digital media infrastructure with SLS Promotions’ decades of event management expertise, locking in a more seamless experience for drivers, tracks, and race fans across the United States.

For over 30 years, SLS Promotions has been a vital partner to dirt racing, specializing in promoting high-profile events for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. By bringing SLS fully under the World Racing Group umbrella, WRG secures long-term stability for crucial dates on the annual racing calendar while continuing to optimize event operations.

“SLS Promotions has built an incredible legacy of professionalism and dedication to dirt track racing," said Brian Carter, World Racing Group CEO. "For decades, their team has been instrumental in bringing the World of Outlaws to premier venues and passionate fan bases across the country. Integrating SLS into the World Racing Group family allows us to streamline operations, enhance event marketing, and continue the growth of these marquee race nights.”

The acquisition focuses on SLS Promotions' extensive portfolio of event promotional agreements, track relationships, and intellectual property. The transition will focus on the seamless transition of the 2027 scheduled events, and race fans can expect the same high-caliber, adrenaline-fueled race programs they have come to enjoy.

“We have worked hand-in-hand with World Racing Group for a generation to build the profile of Sprint Car racing," said Scott Boyd with SLS. "Joining forces with WRG permanently is the natural next step for our company. Their resources, sponsorship network, and industry-leading DIRTVision streaming platform will provide the events with the tools needed to thrive for decades to come.”

Where can you find more information about current and upcoming World of Outlaws events? Visit the World of Outlaws schedule page.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/world-racing-group-acquires-sls-promotions-expanding-its-race-promotion-footprint/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

 

WORLD OF OUTLAWs SPRINTSAMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES   XTREME OUTLAW MIDGETS

 

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS NOS ENERGY DRINK SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE:

Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 4-7: Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) BUY TICKETS
Sunday-Monday, March 1-2: Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) BUY TICKETS
Friday, March 6: Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL)
Saturday, March 7: Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS)
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14: Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX)
Friday, March 20: Lawton Speedway (Lawton, OK)
Saturday, March 21: Creek County Speedway (Sapulpa, OK)
Friday, March 27: US 36 Raceway (Osborn, MO)
Saturday, March 28: 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS)
Friday-Saturday, April 10-11: I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park (Pevely, MO)
Friday, April 17: Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday, April 18: Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN)
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Friday, May 1: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Saturday, May 2: Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Tuesday, May 5: Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 8-9: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Saturday, May 23: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Sunday, May 24: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD) BUY TICKETS
Friday, May 29: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Sunday, May 31: Nodak Speedway (Minot, ND)
Friday, June 5: Hartford Speedway (Hartford, MI)
Saturday, June 6: Plymouth Dirt Track (Plymouth, WI)
Sunday, June 7: Angell Park Speedway (Sun Prairie, WI)
Friday-Saturday, June 12-13: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Wednesday-Saturday, June 17-20: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD) BUY TICKETS
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27: Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI)
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11: Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI)
Tuesday, July 14: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Friday-Saturday, July 17-18: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 21-22: Ohsweken Speedway (Ohsweken, ON, Canada) BUY TICKETS
Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26: Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, NY)
Wednesday, July 29: BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, PA)
Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8: I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park (Pevely, MO) BUY TICKETS
Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 12-15: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA) BUY TICKETS
Friday, Aug. 21: Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, MN)
Saturday, Aug. 22: Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, MN)
Friday, Aug. 28: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, Aug. 29: Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND)
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD)
Friday, Sept. 11: Belleville High Banks (Belleville, KS)
Saturday, Sept. 12: Dodge City Raceway Park (Dodge City, KS)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19: TBA (West Coast)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26: TBA (West Coast)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Thursday, Oct. 8: Millstream Speedway (Findlay, OH)
Friday, Oct. 9: Mansfield Speedway (Mansfield, OH)
Saturday, Oct. 10: Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday, Oct. 16: Lincoln Park Speedway (Putnamville, IN)
Saturday, Oct. 17: TBA
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24: Texarkana 67 Speedway (Texarkana, AR)
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 4-7: The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, NC)

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL

Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 21–22 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ

Saturday, April 11 | Salina Highbanks Speedway | Salina, OK

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

Saturday, May 9 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Friday, May 29 | TBA

Saturday, May 30 | Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson, KS

Friday, June 5 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

Saturday, June 6 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS

Saturday, June 13 | Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR

Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 | Belleville High Banks | Belleville, KS
Friday, July 10 | TBA
Saturday, July 11 | Texarkana 67 Speedway | Texarkana, AR

Saturday, July 25 | Dodge City Raceway Park | Dodge City, KS
Sunday, July 26 | TBA
Thursday, July 30 | Worthington Speedway | Worthington, MN

Saturday, Aug. 1 | Viking Speedway | Alexandria, MN

Thursday–Saturday, Aug. 6–8 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA
Friday, Aug. 21 | TBA

Saturday, Aug. 22 | Riverside International Speedway | West Memphis, AR

Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 | Big Sky Speedway | Billings, MT
Friday, Sept. 4 | Gallatin Speedway | Belgrade, MT

Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 5–6 | Electric City Speedway | Great Falls, MT
Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12 | Moberly Motorsports Park | Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13 | Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE

Saturday, Oct. 10 | RPM Speedway | Crandall, TX

Friday–Saturday, Oct. 16–17 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

  

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