CONCORD, NC (December 10, 2025) – “The Big Wheel” is rolling to The Greatest Show on Dirt.

Scotty Thiel has teamed with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for a rookie run with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2026. The Sheboygan, WI native joins Ashton Torgerson as the second driver committed to chasing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honors.

The move completes a lifelong goal for Thiel. He’s carved out a successful path for himself in the sport that includes the 2024 Interstate Racing Association (IRA) championship, and now he’s ready to make the final step to competing with the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers every week.

“At the end of this year, I started talking with Greg,” Thiel explained. “He didn’t really have any plans set for this coming season but mentioned doing a lot of races and maybe picking and choosing. I’m at the point in my life where I don’t really want to do that, just race to race. I want to race with a purpose and achieve a goal of racing full-time with the World of Outlaws.

“He was building up equipment over the years it seemed like, and the way that he laid it out to me, how we could run this thing kind of allowed me to build a package that I’m comfortable with.”

Thiel enters his maiden voyage with the World of Outlaws on the heels of a strong 2025. He topped seven main events in 40 nights of action, including four with IRA. A trio of his wins were at tracks on the 2026 World of Outlaws calendar: Plymouth Dirt Track, Angell Park Speedway, and Eldora Speedway.

Greg Wheeler Motorsports (GWM) had its own solid year in 2025 with Max Guilford behind the wheel of the No. 16C. They won three races together with IRA and finished fifth in points.

Now, Thiel and GWM are ready to join forces and see what they can do with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Thiel has worked hard to get to this point, and he intends to make the most of it.

“I didn’t think I’d ever be in this position with a program that is really able to go do this,” Thiel said. “I’m very grateful and excited for that. It’s going to be a stretch to get everything put together here, but we only have four races we have to worry about right away, and then we have a little break again, so we’ll be okay. I’m just really looking forward to the opportunity and just being able to use this leverage to build the program even more and racing with the best.”

Thiel and the Greg Wheeler Motorsports team kick off the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7 in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

For the complete 2026 schedule, CLICK HERE.

Scotty Thiel, Greg Wheeler Motorsports Partner for Rookie World of Outlaws Tour in 2026

CONCORD, NC (December 10, 2025) – “The Big Wheel” is rolling to The Greatest Show on Dirt.

Scotty Thiel has teamed with Greg Wheeler Motorsports for a rookie run with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2026. The Sheboygan, WI native joins Ashton Torgerson as the second driver committed to chasing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honors.

The move completes a lifelong goal for Thiel. He’s carved out a successful path for himself in the sport that includes the 2024 Interstate Racing Association (IRA) championship, and now he’s ready to make the final step to competing with the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers every week.

“At the end of this year, I started talking with Greg,” Thiel explained. “He didn’t really have any plans set for this coming season but mentioned doing a lot of races and maybe picking and choosing. I’m at the point in my life where I don’t really want to do that, just race to race. I want to race with a purpose and achieve a goal of racing full-time with the World of Outlaws.

“He was building up equipment over the years it seemed like, and the way that he laid it out to me, how we could run this thing kind of allowed me to build a package that I’m comfortable with.”

Thiel enters his maiden voyage with the World of Outlaws on the heels of a strong 2025. He topped seven main events in 40 nights of action, including four with IRA. A trio of his wins were at tracks on the 2026 World of Outlaws calendar: Plymouth Dirt Track, Angell Park Speedway, and Eldora Speedway.

Greg Wheeler Motorsports (GWM) had its own solid year in 2025 with Max Guilford behind the wheel of the No. 16C. They won three races together with IRA and finished fifth in points.

Now, Thiel and GWM are ready to join forces and see what they can do with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Thiel has worked hard to get to this point, and he intends to make the most of it.

“I didn’t think I’d ever be in this position with a program that is really able to go do this,” Thiel said. “I’m very grateful and excited for that. It’s going to be a stretch to get everything put together here, but we only have four races we have to worry about right away, and then we have a little break again, so we’ll be okay. I’m just really looking forward to the opportunity and just being able to use this leverage to build the program even more and racing with the best.”

Thiel and the Greg Wheeler Motorsports team kick off the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7 in Barberville, FL. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

For the complete 2026 schedule, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap of the campaign live on DIRTVision.

CONCORD, NC (December 10, 2026) – Since the revival of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2004, the opening weeks of every season have included a stint in Florida.

Whether for a few nights or multiple weeks of racing, the warm weather, salty air and sandy coasts have served as a destination for racers and fans looking to escape the cold and usher in a new season.

The past 22 seasons of World of Outlaws racing in the “Sunshine State” have been split between two iconic facilities, with a third set to join the list in 2026 by hosting The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet for the first time.

Here’s a look at the events that have shaped Florida’s Late Model legacy:

DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals: Starting in 2020, fans no longer had to wait until February to see Late Models ripping around Volusia Speedway Park.

The inaugural edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals featured several divisions of Crate Late Models kicking off the season in mid-January. Florida’s own Kyle Bronson dominated the weekend, going three-for-three in the 604 Late Models.

It was then decided that no “Late Model Palooza” could be complete without the Super Late Models, and the World of Outlaws were brought in to open the season at the event beginning in 2021. Bronson’s Sunshine Nationals speed carried over into the open motor division, as he won the first January World of Outlaws race at Volusia before Kyle Strickler collected his first Series victory to close out the weekend.

In the five Sunshine Nationals featuring the World of Outlaws, Devin Moran tops the win column with three victories in the event, while Dale McDowell, Hudson O’Neal, Ryan Gustin and Garrett Alberson have also hoisted trophies.

Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals: Since the inception of Volusia’s signature event in the 1970s, Late Models have been one of the premiere divisions entertaining fans each February.

The early years of DIRTcar Nationals saw names like Wayne Shugart, Morgan Shepherd and Larry Moore lead the way around the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.” Racing in the 1980s and 1990s fell under the banner of several of the premiere touring series of the era, including the Hav-A-Tampa Dirt Racing Series and the STARS Late Model Series.

In the leadup to the 2004 season, a new era of national Late Model racing dawned with the revival of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, and the first stop was set for Barberville, FL. A star-studded field of drivers converged on Volusia for the week, with Steve Francis taking the checkers on opening night to become the first fendered World of Outlaws winner in 15 years.

Francis was the first of four different winners in four races contested that week, as Bart Hartman, Shannon Babb and Scott Bloomquist also added their names to the list of Volusia winners.

The new February tradition quickly grew into one of the premiere weeks of racing on the Late Model calendar as more teams and fans began making the annual pilgrimage to Volusia. But every marquee event needs a signature prize, and DIRTcar Nationals got one in 2012 with the introduction of the “Big Gator” trophy.

The award went to the top points earner over the course of the week, and Dennis Erb Jr.’s one win and three top fives were enough to become the first Late Model Big Gator champion. In total, nine different drivers have earned the award in the 14 years since its debut. Brandon Sheppard tops them all with three (2019, 2020 and 2024).

Gator 100: For two seasons in the mid-2000s, World of Outlaws racing in Florida wasn’t confined to the winter. Eight months after the season began at Volusia, the Series returned in October to finish the year in the same spot with the Gator 100.

The inaugural running in 2005 was led wire-to-wire by Bloomquist, but the real excitement was behind him. On the final lap, Billy Moyer got around Francis for second to earn his third World of Outlaws championship in a tiebreaker over the “Kentucky Colonel.”

One year later, Chris Madden took command from Rick Eckert to score the 2006 victory. That marked the end of Volusia’s tenure as the season finale, as the final race moved to its current home at The Dirt Track at Charlotte as part of World of Outlaws World Finals in 2007.

Winter Nationals: The only other Florida track with a history of hosting the World of Outlaws lies an hour west of Volusia. The egg-shaped Ocala Speedway can be one of the most difficult tracks in the sport to master, with the fast and sweeping Turns 1 and 2 requiring a vastly different approach than the hairpin at the opposite end in Turns 3 and 4.

Ocala’s initial slot on the calendar was in March, with Darrell Lanigan winning the first two stops in 2010 and 2011. Beginning in 2012, the track was added to the Speedweeks slate, and the tour began visiting the 3/8-mile oval prior to DIRTcar Nationals for the track’s Winter Nationals event.

The date change didn’t bother Lanigan, as he won four more times at Ocala between 2012 and 2014 to bring his total to six World of Outlaws wins at the track. Josh Richards was the only other Outlaw to win at Ocala more than once, picking up three wins before the track left the schedule after 2015.

Swamp Cabbage 100: A new marquee Late Model event is set to join the calendar in 2026, as the World of Outlaws will venture the furthest south they’ve even been in Florida for the inaugural World of Outlaws Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21.

The race, held in conjunction with the Swamp Cabbage Festival in nearby LaBelle, FL, has been held since 2023 with a 100-lap Factory Stock Feature as the main attraction. However, the festivities are set to take on a new look, as one week after the 2026 DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws will head to the southernmost dirt track in the United States for two full programs.

Between a bass fishing tournament prior to the event on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and an all-inclusive ticket policy which grants grandstand ticket holders access to the pit area throughout the night, fans have plenty of reasons to extend their stay in Florida and be part of the first chapter of the state’s newest early-season tradition.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series kicks off 2026 at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24) and Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 12-14), followed by the Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park (Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21). Get tickets and more information for all three events by clicking here.

Revisiting Two Decades of World of Outlaws Sunshine State History

CONCORD, NC (December 10, 2026) – Since the revival of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2004, the opening weeks of every season have included a stint in Florida.

Whether for a few nights or multiple weeks of racing, the warm weather, salty air and sandy coasts have served as a destination for racers and fans looking to escape the cold and usher in a new season.

The past 22 seasons of World of Outlaws racing in the “Sunshine State” have been split between two iconic facilities, with a third set to join the list in 2026 by hosting The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet for the first time.

Here’s a look at the events that have shaped Florida’s Late Model legacy:

DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals: Starting in 2020, fans no longer had to wait until February to see Late Models ripping around Volusia Speedway Park.

The inaugural edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals featured several divisions of Crate Late Models kicking off the season in mid-January. Florida’s own Kyle Bronson dominated the weekend, going three-for-three in the 604 Late Models.

It was then decided that no “Late Model Palooza” could be complete without the Super Late Models, and the World of Outlaws were brought in to open the season at the event beginning in 2021. Bronson’s Sunshine Nationals speed carried over into the open motor division, as he won the first January World of Outlaws race at Volusia before Kyle Strickler collected his first Series victory to close out the weekend.

In the five Sunshine Nationals featuring the World of Outlaws, Devin Moran tops the win column with three victories in the event, while Dale McDowell, Hudson O’Neal, Ryan Gustin and Garrett Alberson have also hoisted trophies.

Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals: Since the inception of Volusia’s signature event in the 1970s, Late Models have been one of the premiere divisions entertaining fans each February.

The early years of DIRTcar Nationals saw names like Wayne Shugart, Morgan Shepherd and Larry Moore lead the way around the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.” Racing in the 1980s and 1990s fell under the banner of several of the premiere touring series of the era, including the Hav-A-Tampa Dirt Racing Series and the STARS Late Model Series.

In the leadup to the 2004 season, a new era of national Late Model racing dawned with the revival of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, and the first stop was set for Barberville, FL. A star-studded field of drivers converged on Volusia for the week, with Steve Francis taking the checkers on opening night to become the first fendered World of Outlaws winner in 15 years.

Francis was the first of four different winners in four races contested that week, as Bart Hartman, Shannon Babb and Scott Bloomquist also added their names to the list of Volusia winners.

The new February tradition quickly grew into one of the premiere weeks of racing on the Late Model calendar as more teams and fans began making the annual pilgrimage to Volusia. But every marquee event needs a signature prize, and DIRTcar Nationals got one in 2012 with the introduction of the “Big Gator” trophy.

The award went to the top points earner over the course of the week, and Dennis Erb Jr.’s one win and three top fives were enough to become the first Late Model Big Gator champion. In total, nine different drivers have earned the award in the 14 years since its debut. Brandon Sheppard tops them all with three (2019, 2020 and 2024).

Gator 100: For two seasons in the mid-2000s, World of Outlaws racing in Florida wasn’t confined to the winter. Eight months after the season began at Volusia, the Series returned in October to finish the year in the same spot with the Gator 100.

The inaugural running in 2005 was led wire-to-wire by Bloomquist, but the real excitement was behind him. On the final lap, Billy Moyer got around Francis for second to earn his third World of Outlaws championship in a tiebreaker over the “Kentucky Colonel.”

One year later, Chris Madden took command from Rick Eckert to score the 2006 victory. That marked the end of Volusia’s tenure as the season finale, as the final race moved to its current home at The Dirt Track at Charlotte as part of World of Outlaws World Finals in 2007.

Winter Nationals: The only other Florida track with a history of hosting the World of Outlaws lies an hour west of Volusia. The egg-shaped Ocala Speedway can be one of the most difficult tracks in the sport to master, with the fast and sweeping Turns 1 and 2 requiring a vastly different approach than the hairpin at the opposite end in Turns 3 and 4.

Ocala’s initial slot on the calendar was in March, with Darrell Lanigan winning the first two stops in 2010 and 2011. Beginning in 2012, the track was added to the Speedweeks slate, and the tour began visiting the 3/8-mile oval prior to DIRTcar Nationals for the track’s Winter Nationals event.

The date change didn’t bother Lanigan, as he won four more times at Ocala between 2012 and 2014 to bring his total to six World of Outlaws wins at the track. Josh Richards was the only other Outlaw to win at Ocala more than once, picking up three wins before the track left the schedule after 2015.

Swamp Cabbage 100: A new marquee Late Model event is set to join the calendar in 2026, as the World of Outlaws will venture the furthest south they’ve even been in Florida for the inaugural World of Outlaws Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park on Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21.

The race, held in conjunction with the Swamp Cabbage Festival in nearby LaBelle, FL, has been held since 2023 with a 100-lap Factory Stock Feature as the main attraction. However, the festivities are set to take on a new look, as one week after the 2026 DIRTcar Nationals, the World of Outlaws will head to the southernmost dirt track in the United States for two full programs.

Between a bass fishing tournament prior to the event on Wednesday, Feb. 18, and an all-inclusive ticket policy which grants grandstand ticket holders access to the pit area throughout the night, fans have plenty of reasons to extend their stay in Florida and be part of the first chapter of the state’s newest early-season tradition.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series kicks off 2026 at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 22-24) and Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 12-14), followed by the Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park (Friday-Saturday, Feb. 20-21). Get tickets and more information for all three events by clicking here.

If you can’t make it to the track, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

CONCORD, NC (December 9, 2025) – One of the best stories in Sprint Car Racing is set to add another chapter in 2026. Logan Schuchart and Shark Racing have announced their return to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for their 13th consecutive campaign.

The Hanover, PA native is fresh off securing a fourth-place result in the 2025 standings with The Greatest Show on Dirt, his fifth time finishing within the top five against the nation’s top talent. He tallied a pair of victories, 13 podiums, 32 top fives, 53 top 10s, 13 Heat wins, and 31 Dash appearances this year.

Schuchart and the team owned by his grandfather, Bobby Allen, hit the road with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2014. Many expected a lack of resources and experience to end their campaign early. But the calendar kept turning, and the Shark No. 1S kept pulling into dirt tracks across the country.

Determination and an unwavering willingness to finish what they started powered them to completing that first season.

Fast forward 11 years, and the pages of this feel-good story are still being written with no final chapter in sight.

The 32-year-old’s career résumé includes 44 victories (20th all-time) at 24 tracks, 151 podiums, 274 top fives, and 515 top 10s. He also won the highest-paying race in the sport’s history in 2023 at Eldora Speedway’s Eldora Million.

Schuchart and the Shark Racing team begin the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7. For tickets, CLICK HERE. Schuchart will compete in a Federated Auto Parts-backed ride at the season opening event before the DuraMAX No. 1S debuts at Volusia’s Bike Week Jamboree on March 1-2.

For the complete 2026 schedule, CLICK HERE.

Logan Schuchart Set for 13th World of Outlaws Season with Shark Racing

CONCORD, NC (December 9, 2025) – One of the best stories in Sprint Car Racing is set to add another chapter in 2026. Logan Schuchart and Shark Racing have announced their return to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series for their 13th consecutive campaign.

The Hanover, PA native is fresh off securing a fourth-place result in the 2025 standings with The Greatest Show on Dirt, his fifth time finishing within the top five against the nation’s top talent. He tallied a pair of victories, 13 podiums, 32 top fives, 53 top 10s, 13 Heat wins, and 31 Dash appearances this year.

Schuchart and the team owned by his grandfather, Bobby Allen, hit the road with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2014. Many expected a lack of resources and experience to end their campaign early. But the calendar kept turning, and the Shark No. 1S kept pulling into dirt tracks across the country.

Determination and an unwavering willingness to finish what they started powered them to completing that first season.

Fast forward 11 years, and the pages of this feel-good story are still being written with no final chapter in sight.

The 32-year-old’s career résumé includes 44 victories (20th all-time) at 24 tracks, 151 podiums, 274 top fives, and 515 top 10s. He also won the highest-paying race in the sport’s history in 2023 at Eldora Speedway’s Eldora Million.

Schuchart and the Shark Racing team begin the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car campaign at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 4-7. For tickets, CLICK HERE. Schuchart will compete in a Federated Auto Parts-backed ride at the season opening event before the DuraMAX No. 1S debuts at Volusia’s Bike Week Jamboree on March 1-2.

For the complete 2026 schedule, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

CONCORD, NC (December 8, 2025) – Donny Schatz has secured a new home at CJB Motorsports for the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season.

This pairs the 10-time Series champion with renowned crew chief Barry Jackson as Schatz enters his 30th consecutive full season with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

The move also marks a return to the World of Outlaws for CJB Motorsports, which last competed on tour in 2023 with Spencer Bayston. The Chad and Ann Marie Clemens-owned team was founded in 2005 and owns 52 triumphs with The Greatest Show on Dirt, supplied by drivers David Gravel (32), Paul McMahan (13), Spencer Bayston (four), Fred Rahmer (two), and Shane Stewart (one). Schatz’s joining expands CJB to a two-car organization.

The Fargo, ND driver will aim to add his name to the list and expand upon his all-time great résumé. His 10 World of Outlaws championships trail only Steve Kinser’s tally of 20 titles. His 316 career Series wins rank third behind Steve Kinser (690) and Sammy Swindell (394). Overall, he’s won more than 500 Sprint Car Features in his historic career. Among them are 11 Knoxville Nationals (second most), six Kings Royals (second most), and six National Opens (most).

It’s a brand-new chapter for Schatz, who parted ways with Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing in August, ending a run that began in 2008. Schatz completed his 29th campaign splitting time driving for Tod Quiring, Dave Lunstra, Kevin Kozlowski, and Jason Sides. The 48-year-old will continue to carry his familiar No. 15 as he pursues an 11th championship.

Schatz and the CJB team begin the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season with the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Barberville, FL’s Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 4-7. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

For the complete 2026 schedule, CLICK HERE.

Donny Schatz Joins CJB Motorsports for 2026 World of Outlaws Campaign 

CONCORD, NC (December 8, 2025) – Donny Schatz has secured a new home at CJB Motorsports for the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season.

This pairs the 10-time Series champion with renowned crew chief Barry Jackson as Schatz enters his 30th consecutive full season with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

The move also marks a return to the World of Outlaws for CJB Motorsports, which last competed on tour in 2023 with Spencer Bayston. The Chad and Ann Marie Clemens-owned team was founded in 2005 and owns 52 triumphs with The Greatest Show on Dirt, supplied by drivers David Gravel (32), Paul McMahan (13), Spencer Bayston (four), Fred Rahmer (two), and Shane Stewart (one). Schatz’s joining expands CJB to a two-car organization.

The Fargo, ND driver will aim to add his name to the list and expand upon his all-time great résumé. His 10 World of Outlaws championships trail only Steve Kinser’s tally of 20 titles. His 316 career Series wins rank third behind Steve Kinser (690) and Sammy Swindell (394). Overall, he’s won more than 500 Sprint Car Features in his historic career. Among them are 11 Knoxville Nationals (second most), six Kings Royals (second most), and six National Opens (most).

It’s a brand-new chapter for Schatz, who parted ways with Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing in August, ending a run that began in 2008. Schatz completed his 29th campaign splitting time driving for Tod Quiring, Dave Lunstra, Kevin Kozlowski, and Jason Sides. The 48-year-old will continue to carry his familiar No. 15 as he pursues an 11th championship.

Schatz and the CJB team begin the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season with the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Barberville, FL’s Volusia Speedway Park on Feb. 4-7. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

For the complete 2026 schedule, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

CONCORD, NC (Dec. 8, 2026) – Forty years of DIRTcar Summer Nationals history will be celebrated during the 2026 campaign for the famed Hell Tour.

Since its inception in 1986, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour has become the heart and soul for Late Model and Modified racing in the Midwest. Seventeen different drivers have been crowned a Late Model champion and thousands of drivers have tested their limits against the Series’ grueling schedule.

In 2026, the tradition continues with the Late Models set to run over 30 races in 34 days across nine different states. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Modified Nationals will race alongside the Late Models for 25 of those events and again crown its Series champion during the Prairie Dirt Classic, July 24-25.

Five tracks return to the schedule – two for the first time in over 30 years – and two will be brand new to the Series.

WHAT’S NEW

Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway (June 18) – The Summer Nationals Late Models’ final stop in Iowa this year will be their first appearance at the 3/8-mile dirt track – located about 15 minutes from the borders of Wisconsin and Illinois.  The last premier Super Late Model event at the track was a World of Outlaws Late Model race in 2018, won by Brandon Sheppard.

Camden Speedway (June 29) – Tennessee welcomes the Hell Tour for one stop again in 2026, but this time it’s for a debut at the 3/8-mile Camden Speedway. The event will open Week #4 on the tour with both the Late Models and Modifieds in attendance.

WELCOME BACK

West Liberty Raceway (June 16) – Iowa’s first appearance on the schedule in 2026 brings the Hell Tour back to West Liberty Raceway for the first time in over 30 years. The Series has made two previous stops at the 1/2-mile track – one in 1994, won by Bill Frye, and the other in 1995, won by Rick Aukland. The Summit Modified Nationals will make its debut appearance there.

Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park (June 22) – Week #3 on the Hell Tour opens with the Series’ first time back in Poplar Bluff, MO since 2007. During that visit, Billy Moyer became the inaugural Summer Nationals winner at the 3/8-mile track. It’ll also be another debut track for the Summit Modified Nationals.

Paducah International Raceway (June 26) – The Summer Nationals’ first Kentucky stop in 2026 sees Paducah back on the schedule after a year away. The 3/8-mile dirt track has hosted the tour 18 times since 1996. Tanner English won the last DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Model event there, while Trent Young won the last Summit Modified Nationals race there in 2024.

Windy Hollow Speedway (June 28) – Week #3 starts with a long-awaited return and ends with an even longer-awaited return as Windy Hollow Speedway makes its first appearance back on the Summer Nationals schedule since 1995. In the three previous Summer Nationals stops there, Billy Moyer won the first two events (1993, 1994), while Steve Barnett won the last. The track will also be another new stop for the Summit Modified Nationals.

I-96 Speedway (July 8) – The tour’s first trip back to Michigan in July comes with its first trip back to I-96 Speedway since 2021. The 3/8-mile dirt track has hosted the Summer Nationals nine times since 2005. Devin Moran won the last Late Model race in 2021. The Summit Modified Nationals have raced at the track seven times with Hunt Gossum winning the last visit in 2021.

HELLUVA PAYOUT

Over $150,000 in points fund money will be distributed on a weekly basis to the Late Models — $10,000 to the points champion of each week, plus a check for each driver inside the top-10 in each week’s points. Overall points standings will also be kept, awarding another $10,000 bonus to the 2026 DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion, in addition to checks for the top-10 in overall points. A tow money bonus is also in store for each driver who maintains perfect attendance throughout the summer — $500 for every 500 miles traveled.

Summit Modifieds will compete for a slice of the $15,000 points fund, which will be distributed at season’s end to the top-10 in the final championship standings — $5,000 to the champion, $2,500 for runner-up, $2,000 for third place, and so on. View the full championship points fund by clicking here.

Don’t miss a moment of the action next summer — buy a ticket at the gate of a track near you or watch every lap of every race live with a subscription to DIRTVision.

COMBINED TOUR SCHEDULES

Week #1
Tuesday, June 9 | Brownstown Bullring | Brownstown, IL
Wednesday, June 10 | Kankakee County Speedway | Kankakee, IL
Thursday, June 11 | Peoria Speedway | Peoria, IL
Friday, June 12 | Tri-City Speedway | Granite City, IL
Saturday, June 13 | Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, IL
Sunday, June 14 | Sycamore Speedway | Maple Park, IL (Late Models only)

Week #2
Monday, June 15 | Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot, WI (Late Models only)
Tuesday, June 16 | West Liberty Raceway | West Liberty, IA (Late Models only)
Wednesday, June 17 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA (Late Models only)
Thursday, June 18 | Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway | Dubuque, IA (Late Models only)
Friday, June 19 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL
Saturday, June 20 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO
Sunday, June 21 | Lincoln Speedway | Lincoln, IL

Week #3
Monday, June 22 | Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park | Poplar Bluff, MO
Tuesday, June 23 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO
Wednesday, June 24 | Quincy Raceways | Quincy, IL
Thursday, June 25 | Springfield Raceway | Springfield, MO (Late Models only)
Friday, June 26 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Saturday, June 27 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN
Sunday, June 28 | Windy Hollow Speedway | Owensboro, KY

Week #4
Monday, June 29 | Camden Speedway | Camden, TN
Tuesday, June 30 | TBA
Wednesday, July 1 | TBA
Thursday, July 2 | LaSalle Speedway | LaSalle, IL
Friday, July 3 | Red Hill Raceway | Sumner, IL
Saturday, July 4 | Highland Speedway | Highland, IL
Sunday, July 5 | Macon Speedway | Macon, IL

Week #5
Monday, July 6 | TBA
Tuesday, July 7 | Montpelier Speedway | Montpelier, IN
Wednesday, July 8 | I-96 Speedway | Lake Odessa, MI
Thursday, July 9 | Butler Motor Speedway | Quincy, MI
Friday, July 10 | Crystal Motor Speedway | Crystal, MI
Saturday, July 11 | Oakshade Raceway | Wauseon, OH
Sunday, July 12 | Wayne County Speedway | Orrville, OH (Late Model Championship Finale)

2026 SCHEDULE: 40th Anniversary Season Packs Over 30 Races in 5 Week Span From June to July

CONCORD, NC (Dec. 8, 2026) – Forty years of DIRTcar Summer Nationals history will be celebrated during the 2026 campaign for the famed Hell Tour.

Since its inception in 1986, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour has become the heart and soul for Late Model and Modified racing in the Midwest. Seventeen different drivers have been crowned a Late Model champion and thousands of drivers have tested their limits against the Series’ grueling schedule.

In 2026, the tradition continues with the Late Models set to run over 30 races in 34 days across nine different states. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Modified Nationals will race alongside the Late Models for 25 of those events and again crown its Series champion during the Prairie Dirt Classic, July 24-25.

Five tracks return to the schedule – two for the first time in over 30 years – and two will be brand new to the Series.

WHAT’S NEW

Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway (June 18) – The Summer Nationals Late Models’ final stop in Iowa this year will be their first appearance at the 3/8-mile dirt track – located about 15 minutes from the borders of Wisconsin and Illinois.  The last premier Super Late Model event at the track was a World of Outlaws Late Model race in 2018, won by Brandon Sheppard.

Camden Speedway (June 29) – Tennessee welcomes the Hell Tour for one stop again in 2026, but this time it’s for a debut at the 3/8-mile Camden Speedway. The event will open Week #4 on the tour with both the Late Models and Modifieds in attendance.

WELCOME BACK

West Liberty Raceway (June 16) – Iowa’s first appearance on the schedule in 2026 brings the Hell Tour back to West Liberty Raceway for the first time in over 30 years. The Series has made two previous stops at the 1/2-mile track – one in 1994, won by Bill Frye, and the other in 1995, won by Rick Aukland. The Summit Modified Nationals will make its debut appearance there.

Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park (June 22) – Week #3 on the Hell Tour opens with the Series’ first time back in Poplar Bluff, MO since 2007. During that visit, Billy Moyer became the inaugural Summer Nationals winner at the 3/8-mile track. It’ll also be another debut track for the Summit Modified Nationals.

Paducah International Raceway (June 26) – The Summer Nationals’ first Kentucky stop in 2026 sees Paducah back on the schedule after a year away. The 3/8-mile dirt track has hosted the tour 18 times since 1996. Tanner English won the last DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Model event there, while Trent Young won the last Summit Modified Nationals race there in 2024.

Windy Hollow Speedway (June 28) – Week #3 starts with a long-awaited return and ends with an even longer-awaited return as Windy Hollow Speedway makes its first appearance back on the Summer Nationals schedule since 1995. In the three previous Summer Nationals stops there, Billy Moyer won the first two events (1993, 1994), while Steve Barnett won the last. The track will also be another new stop for the Summit Modified Nationals.

I-96 Speedway (July 8) – The tour’s first trip back to Michigan in July comes with its first trip back to I-96 Speedway since 2021. The 3/8-mile dirt track has hosted the Summer Nationals nine times since 2005. Devin Moran won the last Late Model race in 2021. The Summit Modified Nationals have raced at the track seven times with Hunt Gossum winning the last visit in 2021.

HELLUVA PAYOUT

Over $150,000 in points fund money will be distributed on a weekly basis to the Late Models — $10,000 to the points champion of each week, plus a check for each driver inside the top-10 in each week’s points. Overall points standings will also be kept, awarding another $10,000 bonus to the 2026 DIRTcar Summer Nationals champion, in addition to checks for the top-10 in overall points. A tow money bonus is also in store for each driver who maintains perfect attendance throughout the summer — $500 for every 500 miles traveled.

Summit Modifieds will compete for a slice of the $15,000 points fund, which will be distributed at season’s end to the top-10 in the final championship standings — $5,000 to the champion, $2,500 for runner-up, $2,000 for third place, and so on. View the full championship points fund by clicking here.

Don’t miss a moment of the action next summer — buy a ticket at the gate of a track near you or watch every lap of every race live with a subscription to DIRTVision.

COMBINED TOUR SCHEDULES

Week #1
Tuesday, June 9 | Brownstown Bullring | Brownstown, IL
Wednesday, June 10 | Kankakee County Speedway | Kankakee, IL
Thursday, June 11 | Peoria Speedway | Peoria, IL
Friday, June 12 | Tri-City Speedway | Granite City, IL
Saturday, June 13 | Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, IL
Sunday, June 14 | Sycamore Speedway | Maple Park, IL (Late Models only)

Week #2
Monday, June 15 | Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot, WI (Late Models only)
Tuesday, June 16 | West Liberty Raceway | West Liberty, IA (Late Models only)
Wednesday, June 17 | Davenport Speedway | Davenport, IA (Late Models only)
Thursday, June 18 | Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway | Dubuque, IA (Late Models only)
Friday, June 19 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL
Saturday, June 20 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO
Sunday, June 21 | Lincoln Speedway | Lincoln, IL

Week #3
Monday, June 22 | Poplar Bluff Motorsports Park | Poplar Bluff, MO
Tuesday, June 23 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO
Wednesday, June 24 | Quincy Raceways | Quincy, IL
Thursday, June 25 | Springfield Raceway | Springfield, MO (Late Models only)
Friday, June 26 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Saturday, June 27 | Tri-State Speedway | Haubstadt, IN
Sunday, June 28 | Windy Hollow Speedway | Owensboro, KY

Week #4
Monday, June 29 | Camden Speedway | Camden, TN
Tuesday, June 30 | TBA
Wednesday, July 1 | TBA
Thursday, July 2 | LaSalle Speedway | LaSalle, IL
Friday, July 3 | Red Hill Raceway | Sumner, IL
Saturday, July 4 | Highland Speedway | Highland, IL
Sunday, July 5 | Macon Speedway | Macon, IL

Week #5
Monday, July 6 | TBA
Tuesday, July 7 | Montpelier Speedway | Montpelier, IN
Wednesday, July 8 | I-96 Speedway | Lake Odessa, MI
Thursday, July 9 | Butler Motor Speedway | Quincy, MI
Friday, July 10 | Crystal Motor Speedway | Crystal, MI
Saturday, July 11 | Oakshade Raceway | Wauseon, OH
Sunday, July 12 | Wayne County Speedway | Orrville, OH (Late Model Championship Finale)

36th Annual Prairie Dirt Classic (Modified Championship Finale)
Friday-Saturday, July 24-25 | Fairbury Speedway | Fairbury, IL

Eurocrew 2025: What a Weekend!

Last weekend, we headed out to Circuito Monteblanco, just outside Seville, for the Eurocrew trackday in Spain, packed with drifting, track cars, and show cars. Around 15,000 people came through the gates, and the atmosphere didn’t disappoint.

Baggsy and the GT86 were out on track with two demos on Saturday and two more on Sunday, giving everyone a taste of what the GT86 is about. Away from the demos, we filled the schedule with signing sessions, interviews, and plenty of time hanging out with fans. As always, the Spanish crowd brought the energy, and it was great to catch up with so many people.We were also testing some new kit, the GoPro Max 2 360. Safe to say, it’s wild. You can check out the footage on @baggsyboyuk to see it in action.

Eurocrew 2025: What a Weekend!

Baggsy and the GT86 hit Circuito Monteblanco for two days of drifting

Last weekend, we headed out to Circuito Monteblanco, just outside Seville, for the Eurocrew trackday in Spain, packed with drifting, track cars, and show cars. Around 15,000 people came through the gates, and the atmosphere didn’t disappoint.

Baggsy and the GT86 were out on track with two demos on Saturday and two more on Sunday, giving everyone a taste of what the GT86 is about. Away from the demos, we filled the schedule with signing sessions, interviews, and plenty of time hanging out with fans. As always, the Spanish crowd brought the energy, and it was great to catch up with so many people.We were also testing some new kit, the GoPro Max 2 360. Safe to say, it’s wild. You can check out the footage on @baggsyboyuk to see it in action.

Big thanks to Monster Energy Spain and the whole Eurocrew team for having us. These events are always relaxed, welcoming, and genuinely good fun to be part of. We love coming back to Spain and putting on a show.The GT86 is staying behind in Spain for a film shoot in early December, while Baggsy gets ready to head straight into a busy run: a Monster event in Budapest, followed by the Abu Dhabi F1.

O’Reilly Auto Parts Continues Support of Rookie of the Year Program

BATAVIA, Ohio (November 26, 2025) – O’Reilly Auto Parts is back as the title sponsor for the Rookie of the Year program through 2028, with the leading rookie driver earning a record-breaking $20,000 once more. In addition to their cash prize, the Rookie of the Year will receive product certificates from multiple manufacturers, valued at over $10,000. The second and third-place finishers will receive $5,000 and $2,500, respectively. “We are thrilled to have O’Reilly Auto Parts return as the title sponsor of the Rookie of the Year Program for the next three years. With their partnership, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series will pay the largest cash and product awards for the Rookie of the Year in dirt late model racing. We look forward to 2026 and another great partnership with all the O’Reilly Auto Parts employees and stores across the country”, stated Wayne Castleberry, Marketing and Sales for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. A driver wishing to compete for the Rookie of the Year must declare their intent before the drivers’ meeting at the first event beyond April 1. In addition to the cash and product awards to the Rookie of the Year, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing will pay a $100 bonus to the highest finishing rookie driver in each feature event beyond April 1. Drivers competing for the 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year title will compete across the full Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series calendar, visiting a variety of racetracks for the first time. The schedule includes 58 events at 26 different venues spanning 15 states, from February through October. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Previous O’Reilly Auto Parts Rookie of the Year:2025 – Donald McIntosh2024 – Drake Troutman2023 – Max Blair2022 – Garrett Alberson2021 – Ricky Thornton Jr.2020 – Tanner English2019 – Tyler Erb2018 – Mason Zeigler2017 – Hudson O’Neal2016 – Colton Flinner2015 – Brandon Sheppard2014 – Jason Hughes2013 – Billy Moyer Jr.2012 – Jonathan Davenport2011 – Jared Landers2010 – Chris Wall2009 – John Blankenship2008 – Terry Casey2007 – Justin Rattliff2006 – Steve Casebolt2005 – Scott James About O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.Since 1957, O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., has grown from a family-owned company to a leader in the automotive replacement parts industry. It supplies equipment, tools, parts, and accessories to professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers across the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Canada. With more than 6,500 store locations and growing, the O’Reilly Professional Parts People deliver excellent customer service, knowledge and value to the communities they serve.

CONCORD, NC (November 26, 2025) – The fourth season of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota brought a season of firsts for many drivers and created historical markers in national competition.

Beginning at Farmer City Raceway and closing at Millbridge Speedway, nine drivers completed the full 23-race campaign, as eight parked a Midget in Victory Lane with the Series.

Here’s a look at the top moments from the season:

Denney’s Domination – Jacob Denney completed his first campaign with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets at the top of the list in almost every category. Most wins (11). Most top fives (20). Most laps led (203). And he was the only driver to finish every race in the top-10. All of which led to him being crowned the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets 2025 champion.

His first season as the pilot of the JBL Audio No. 67 for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) began with a season-opening victory in the Illini 100. Then, he swept the Kansas weekend at Humboldt and 81 to start the year with three wins in the first four races.

The summer months showcased Denney’s true level of dominance, collecting seven wins from June to September, 12 podiums in 13 races, and the Appalachian Midget Week and Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series championships.

He closed the season with two podiums in the final three races, with a season-finale win at Millbridge cementing his place as the 2025 Series champion. Adding a championship in the POWRi National Midget League, he’s helped KKM build to a total of 20 national titles.

Five Firsts – Though Denney attained a history-creating season in 2025, his win at Farmer City made him one of five drivers to win their first career Xtreme Outlaw Midget Feature in the calendar.

After Denney, Missouri’s Joe B. Miller became the second first-time winner, driving Tim Engler’s No. 7X to Victory Lane at Spoon River Speedway. Two weeks later, fellow “Show Me State” native Kameron Key took his No. 9U Trifecta Motorsports Midget Victory Lane during the Ironman 55 finale at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park.

On the second night of Appalachian Midget Week, Kennedale, TX’s Kyle Jones snagged his first national Midget win at Linda’s Speedway as the second driver to win behind the wheel of the No. 7X machine. The final driver to earn first win honors went to Mooresville, NC’s Trevor Cline, who outdueled Denney in the final laps to score the Honest Abe Roofing Open Wheel Showdown triumph at Jacksonville Speedway.

Keith’s Big Three – While Denney carried the torch for KKM at the top of the standings in the 2025 Xtreme Outlaw Midget season, he was not the sole pilot to take the team to Victory Lane in 2025.

2024 Series champion Cannon McIntosh captured three wins between May and June, which include the Xtreme Outlaw Series’ debut at Airport Raceway, the inaugural King of Coles finale at Coles County Speedway, and the St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff at I-55. The Bixby, OK driver extended his lead in the all-time wins list to 14, leaving the 2025 calendar.

When he scored eight podiums in the first 12 races, the question of when Gavin Miller won his fourth Xtreme Outlaw Feature was prevalent. The moment came in the heart of his home state when the Allentown, PA driver dominated all 30 laps at Path Valley Speedway Park to tie former teammate Ryan Timms for seventh on the all-time list.

Veteran Farewell – Becoming the Xtreme Outlaw’s most experienced driver through 82 career appearances, Chase McDermand wrapped the bow on his full-time career behind the wheel of a Midget.

The Springfield, IL native spent the 2025 season as a first-time team owner for the Chase McDermand Racing (CMR) Toyota-powered No. 40. While it was the 24-year-old’s first season without winning a Feature, he visited the podium five times, earned 11 top fives, and drove to 19 top-10 finishes.

McDermand also fielded an occasional second Midget that Steven Snyder Jr filled for multiple races, including a night at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway that saw Snyder earn High Point honors and lead the most laps in the Feature. Though McDermand announced a departure from a full-time driving career, he’ll wear the crew chief hat for CMR as he focuses on growing his business.

Rookie Six Pack – The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets provide a proving ground for dirt racing’s brightest stars to make their name on a national scale. Six drivers who joined the Series in 2025 were rookies who made up the majority of the top-10 in the final points standings.

Trifecta Motorsports turned an unlikely combination into a friendship as Kameron Key and Michael Faccinto joined the team for the season. While Key’s crown jewel win and five total podiums drove him to Rookie of the Year honors, California driver Michael Faccinto soaked in the input from Key and the Trifecta squad as he wheeled the No. 5U to fifth in the Series standings – wheeling towards five top fives and 14 top-10s.

KKM welcomed three drivers to its team in 2025, who hail from diverse racing backgrounds. Titusville, FL’s Colton Robinson took the No. 67K LynK Chassis to six Heat Race victories and 16 top-10 finishes. Spring Branch, TX driver Alex Karpowicz took nine top-10 finishes in the No. 72 Big Red Soap Toyota, including his first High Point award at Action Track USA. Sheffield, England’s Brandon Carr took on his first dirt racing season in the No. 98K after building his resumé through karting. While he posted eight top-10s and a high of fourth at Clyde Martin, Carr won his first career national Midget Feature with POWRi in October.

Huntersville, NC’s Hayden Wise put together multiple standout performances in her first full year racing Midgets. She had a career best performance at Clyde Martin, winning her first Smith Titanium Quick Time award and finishing on the podium. The 14-year-old rookie also led laps at Airport and Millbridge, with her season stats showing three top fives and 12 top 10s.

Final Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Points Standings

1. Jacob Denney: 5073 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 67
2. Gavin Miller: -404 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 97
3. Kameron Key: -507 points | Trifecta Motorsports No. 9U
4. Chase McDermand: -562 points | Chase McDermand Racing No. 40
5. Michael Faccinto: -871 points | Trifecta Motorsports No. 5U
6. Colton Robinson: -873 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 67K
7. Hayden Wise: -937 points | Ninety-Four Motorsports No. 94
8. Cannon McIntosh: -972 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 71K
9. Alex Karpowicz: -1004 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 72
10. Brandon Carr: -1242 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 98K

2025 XTREME OUTLAW MIDGET SCHEDULE

No. | Date | Track | Location | Winner (Total Wins)

* Denotes Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series Races

1. *Friday, April 11 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL | Jacob Denney
2. *Saturday, April 12 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL | Karter Sarff
3. Friday, May 9 | Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, KS | Jacob Denney (2)
4. Saturday, May 10 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS | Jacob Denney (3)
5. Saturday, May 24 | Airport Raceway | Garden City, KS | Cannon McIntosh
6. *Friday, May 30 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL | Karter Sarff (2)
7. *Saturday, May 31 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL | Cannon McIntosh (2)
8. *Friday, June 20 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Cannon McIntosh (3)
9. *Saturday, June 21 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Jacob Denney (4)
10. Friday, July 18 | Spoon River Speedway | Lewistown, IL | Joe B. Miller
11. Friday, July 25 | Arrowhead Speedway | Colcord, OK | Jacob Denney (5)
12. Saturday, July 26 | Tulsa Speedway | Tulsa, OK | Jacob Denney (6)
13. *Friday, August 1 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Karter Sarff (3)
14. *Saturday, August 2 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Kameron Key
15. Wednesday, August 6 | Action Track USA | Kutztown, PA | Jacob Denney (7)
16. Thursday, August 7 | Linda’s Speedway | Jonestown, PA | Kyle Jones
17. Friday, August 8 | Path Valley Speedway Park | Spring Run, PA | Gavin Miller
18. Saturday, August 9 | Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway | Newmanstown, PA | Jacob Denney (8)
19. *Friday, September 5 | Doe Run Raceway | Doe Run, MO | Jacob Denney (9)
20. *Saturday, September 6 | Highland Speedway | Highland Park, IL | Jacob Denney (10)
21. Saturday, October 4 | Jacksonville Speedway | Jacksonville, IL | Trevor Cline
22. 2 Monday, November 3 | Millbridge Speedway | Salisbury, NC | Karter Sarff (4)
23. Tuesday, November 4 | Millbridge Speedway | Salisbury, NC | Jacob Denney (11)

SEASON IN REVIEW: 2025 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series Produced Historic Moments with Rising Stars, Fan-Favorite Veterans 

CONCORD, NC (November 26, 2025) – The fourth season of the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota brought a season of firsts for many drivers and created historical markers in national competition.

Beginning at Farmer City Raceway and closing at Millbridge Speedway, nine drivers completed the full 23-race campaign, as eight parked a Midget in Victory Lane with the Series.

Here’s a look at the top moments from the season:

Denney’s Domination – Jacob Denney completed his first campaign with the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets at the top of the list in almost every category. Most wins (11). Most top fives (20). Most laps led (203). And he was the only driver to finish every race in the top-10. All of which led to him being crowned the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets 2025 champion.

His first season as the pilot of the JBL Audio No. 67 for Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports (KKM) began with a season-opening victory in the Illini 100. Then, he swept the Kansas weekend at Humboldt and 81 to start the year with three wins in the first four races.

The summer months showcased Denney’s true level of dominance, collecting seven wins from June to September, 12 podiums in 13 races, and the Appalachian Midget Week and Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series championships.

He closed the season with two podiums in the final three races, with a season-finale win at Millbridge cementing his place as the 2025 Series champion. Adding a championship in the POWRi National Midget League, he’s helped KKM build to a total of 20 national titles.

Five Firsts – Though Denney attained a history-creating season in 2025, his win at Farmer City made him one of five drivers to win their first career Xtreme Outlaw Midget Feature in the calendar.

After Denney, Missouri’s Joe B. Miller became the second first-time winner, driving Tim Engler’s No. 7X to Victory Lane at Spoon River Speedway. Two weeks later, fellow “Show Me State” native Kameron Key took his No. 9U Trifecta Motorsports Midget Victory Lane during the Ironman 55 finale at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park.

On the second night of Appalachian Midget Week, Kennedale, TX’s Kyle Jones snagged his first national Midget win at Linda’s Speedway as the second driver to win behind the wheel of the No. 7X machine. The final driver to earn first win honors went to Mooresville, NC’s Trevor Cline, who outdueled Denney in the final laps to score the Honest Abe Roofing Open Wheel Showdown triumph at Jacksonville Speedway.

Keith’s Big Three – While Denney carried the torch for KKM at the top of the standings in the 2025 Xtreme Outlaw Midget season, he was not the sole pilot to take the team to Victory Lane in 2025.

2024 Series champion Cannon McIntosh captured three wins between May and June, which include the Xtreme Outlaw Series’ debut at Airport Raceway, the inaugural King of Coles finale at Coles County Speedway, and the St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff at I-55. The Bixby, OK driver extended his lead in the all-time wins list to 14, leaving the 2025 calendar.

When he scored eight podiums in the first 12 races, the question of when Gavin Miller won his fourth Xtreme Outlaw Feature was prevalent. The moment came in the heart of his home state when the Allentown, PA driver dominated all 30 laps at Path Valley Speedway Park to tie former teammate Ryan Timms for seventh on the all-time list.

Veteran Farewell – Becoming the Xtreme Outlaw’s most experienced driver through 82 career appearances, Chase McDermand wrapped the bow on his full-time career behind the wheel of a Midget.

The Springfield, IL native spent the 2025 season as a first-time team owner for the Chase McDermand Racing (CMR) Toyota-powered No. 40. While it was the 24-year-old’s first season without winning a Feature, he visited the podium five times, earned 11 top fives, and drove to 19 top-10 finishes.

McDermand also fielded an occasional second Midget that Steven Snyder Jr filled for multiple races, including a night at Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway that saw Snyder earn High Point honors and lead the most laps in the Feature. Though McDermand announced a departure from a full-time driving career, he’ll wear the crew chief hat for CMR as he focuses on growing his business.

Rookie Six Pack – The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets provide a proving ground for dirt racing’s brightest stars to make their name on a national scale. Six drivers who joined the Series in 2025 were rookies who made up the majority of the top-10 in the final points standings.

Trifecta Motorsports turned an unlikely combination into a friendship as Kameron Key and Michael Faccinto joined the team for the season. While Key’s crown jewel win and five total podiums drove him to Rookie of the Year honors, California driver Michael Faccinto soaked in the input from Key and the Trifecta squad as he wheeled the No. 5U to fifth in the Series standings – wheeling towards five top fives and 14 top-10s.

KKM welcomed three drivers to its team in 2025, who hail from diverse racing backgrounds. Titusville, FL’s Colton Robinson took the No. 67K LynK Chassis to six Heat Race victories and 16 top-10 finishes. Spring Branch, TX driver Alex Karpowicz took nine top-10 finishes in the No. 72 Big Red Soap Toyota, including his first High Point award at Action Track USA. Sheffield, England’s Brandon Carr took on his first dirt racing season in the No. 98K after building his resumé through karting. While he posted eight top-10s and a high of fourth at Clyde Martin, Carr won his first career national Midget Feature with POWRi in October.

Huntersville, NC’s Hayden Wise put together multiple standout performances in her first full year racing Midgets. She had a career best performance at Clyde Martin, winning her first Smith Titanium Quick Time award and finishing on the podium. The 14-year-old rookie also led laps at Airport and Millbridge, with her season stats showing three top fives and 12 top 10s.

Final Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Points Standings

1. Jacob Denney: 5073 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 67
2. Gavin Miller: -404 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 97
3. Kameron Key: -507 points | Trifecta Motorsports No. 9U
4. Chase McDermand: -562 points | Chase McDermand Racing No. 40
5. Michael Faccinto: -871 points | Trifecta Motorsports No. 5U
6. Colton Robinson: -873 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 67K
7. Hayden Wise: -937 points | Ninety-Four Motorsports No. 94
8. Cannon McIntosh: -972 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 71K
9. Alex Karpowicz: -1004 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 72
10. Brandon Carr: -1242 points | Keith Kunz/Curb-Agajanian Motorsports No. 98K

2025 XTREME OUTLAW MIDGET SCHEDULE

No. | Date | Track | Location | Winner (Total Wins)

* Denotes Xtreme-POWRi Challenge Series Races

1. *Friday, April 11 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL | Jacob Denney
2. *Saturday, April 12 | Farmer City Raceway | Farmer City, IL | Karter Sarff
3. Friday, May 9 | Humboldt Speedway | Humboldt, KS | Jacob Denney (2)
4. Saturday, May 10 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS | Jacob Denney (3)
5. Saturday, May 24 | Airport Raceway | Garden City, KS | Cannon McIntosh
6. *Friday, May 30 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL | Karter Sarff (2)
7. *Saturday, May 31 | Coles County Speedway | Mattoon, IL | Cannon McIntosh (2)
8. *Friday, June 20 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Cannon McIntosh (3)
9. *Saturday, June 21 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Jacob Denney (4)
10. Friday, July 18 | Spoon River Speedway | Lewistown, IL | Joe B. Miller
11. Friday, July 25 | Arrowhead Speedway | Colcord, OK | Jacob Denney (5)
12. Saturday, July 26 | Tulsa Speedway | Tulsa, OK | Jacob Denney (6)
13. *Friday, August 1 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Karter Sarff (3)
14. *Saturday, August 2 | I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park | Pevely, MO | Kameron Key
15. Wednesday, August 6 | Action Track USA | Kutztown, PA | Jacob Denney (7)
16. Thursday, August 7 | Linda’s Speedway | Jonestown, PA | Kyle Jones
17. Friday, August 8 | Path Valley Speedway Park | Spring Run, PA | Gavin Miller
18. Saturday, August 9 | Clyde Martin Memorial Speedway | Newmanstown, PA | Jacob Denney (8)
19. *Friday, September 5 | Doe Run Raceway | Doe Run, MO | Jacob Denney (9)
20. *Saturday, September 6 | Highland Speedway | Highland Park, IL | Jacob Denney (10)
21. Saturday, October 4 | Jacksonville Speedway | Jacksonville, IL | Trevor Cline
22. 2 Monday, November 3 | Millbridge Speedway | Salisbury, NC | Karter Sarff (4)
23. Tuesday, November 4 | Millbridge Speedway | Salisbury, NC | Jacob Denney (11)

While the Xtreme Outlaw Midget season has come to a close in 2025, be sure to follow along on our social media pages on Facebook, X, and Instagram for all of the latest Series updates.

Photography: John Force Racing / Auto Imagery / Gary Nastase

JOHN FORCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER UNPARALLELED NHRA CAREERWinningest driver in NHRA history officially hangs up his firesuit

Photography: John Force Racing / Auto Imagery / Gary Nastase

JOHN FORCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT AFTER UNPARALLELED NHRA CAREERWinningest driver in NHRA history officially hangs up his firesuit

YORBA LINDA, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2025) – Legendary drag racer John Force, 16-time Funny Car champion and the winningest driver in NHRA history, announced Thursday during a media luncheon at his race shop in Yorba Linda that he is officially retiring from competition 17 months after suffering injuries in a devastating crash during competition at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va. The numbers Force accumulated over a career that began in the 1970s speak for themselves: 16-time NHRA Funny Car Champion (1990-91, 1993-2002, 2004, 2006, 2010, 2013); 157 event wins; 269 final-round appearances; 166 No. 1 Qualifiers; 1,460 round wins in competition. “I really love NHRA but I am officially done with driving,” said Force. “I’ve said so many times, ‘Until this race car kills me, they’re gonna have to drag me out of the seat.’ But the truth is, I was dragged out of the seat at Richmond and they thought it killed me then. So, I’m lucky that I’m back walking. They always say never say never, but I have grandchildren with Courtney and Graham, with Ashley and Danny, and now Brittany’s retired because she wants to have children.” “It’s time for me to retire. I had medical stuff that I had to address and ‘do I want to get back in the car and get hit in the head,’ and I don’t. So, I guess it’s official, I’m done. I won’t say I won’t ever get in a car to warm it up or maybe even make a burnout. Don’t know. I guess it’ll be the response from the fans. If they cheer loud enough, I’ll hear ya.” Force will continue to oversee John Force Racing, the 23-time championship winning organization based in Brownsburg, Ind., and it’s three champion drivers: Brittany Force, two-time Top Fuel Champion who is fourth in the point standings in the Monster Energy dragster; Austin Prock, reigning Funny Car Champion who has a 101-point lead going into the Finals in the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car; and 2012 Funny Car Champion Jack Beckman who took over the driving duties for Force in the Peak Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS Funny Car and is third in the point standings. Brittany Force announced September 12 that she would be stepping away from competition at the end of this season to focus on starting a family with husband Bobby Lyons, Jr. John Force Racing announced Oct. 15 that five-year veteran Top Fuel driver Josh Hart will be driving for its Top Fuel team in 2026.  The luncheon was held to promote this weekend’s NHRA In-N-Out Burger NHRA Nationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.

DETROIT – Chevrolet will hit the track for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season sporting an updated design of its Camaro ZL1 racecar, with its competition debut set to come in February at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

The latest edition Camaro ZL1 racecar will feature upgraded styling that is aligned with Chevrolet’s recently released Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package accessories kit for owners to optimize the performance capabilities of the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1 production car. Chevrolet collaborated with NASCAR and its teams on this update. The most prominent racecar changes are a larger hood power dome, a revised front grille, and more pronounced rocker panels along the sides of the car. These mirror the new Carbon Performance Package’s carbon-fiber hood insert and rockers, plus ZL1 1LE-spec front grille and splitter.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Racecar Set to Debut New Look for2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season

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DETROIT – Chevrolet will hit the track for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season sporting an updated design of its Camaro ZL1 racecar, with its competition debut set to come in February at the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray.

The latest edition Camaro ZL1 racecar will feature upgraded styling that is aligned with Chevrolet’s recently released Camaro ZL1 Carbon Performance Package accessories kit for owners to optimize the performance capabilities of the sixth-generation Camaro ZL1 production car. Chevrolet collaborated with NASCAR and its teams on this update. The most prominent racecar changes are a larger hood power dome, a revised front grille, and more pronounced rocker panels along the sides of the car. These mirror the new Carbon Performance Package’s carbon-fiber hood insert and rockers, plus ZL1 1LE-spec front grille and splitter.

Dating back to 1955, Chevrolet has competed with 14 different nameplates in the NASCAR Cup Series – recording 881 all-time victories, 34 Driver Championships, and 44 Manufacturer Championships, including the past five Manufacturer titles, to earn the title as the winningest manufacturer in the series’ history.

DETROIT (November 14, 2025) – Cadillac Racing statement regarding 2026 aerodynamic updates to its three IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) cars and two Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA Hypercars: As part of its ongoing development to improve performance in the pursuit of podiums and wins, Cadillac has joined other manufacturers in aligning timing of EVO use with the updated aerodynamic homologation for 2026. While the V-Series.R retains signature V-Series production design elements, notable changes include removal of front dive planes and winglets and reshaping the rear wing profile. Three GTP cars with the updates are participating in the November 14-15 IMSA-sanctioned test at Daytona International Speedway:

SAPULPA, OK (Nov. 13, 2025) — Creek County Speedway has seen plenty of evolution in 40 years of operation, but one thing remains the same. It’s home for the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS).

It’s where owner/founder and former racer Emmett Hahn spawned the idea of the traveling Sprint Car tour. It’s where 34 Series events have taken place in the 34-year history of the country’s only national 360 Sprint Car organization. It’s where the 10th running of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling gets the green flag in the season finale for both the national Series and the ASCS Sooner Region this Friday–Saturday night.

And to think the idea of the track was born one night at nearby Port City Raceway.

“I was still racing at the big track then, and I had a pretty good following, and I had about 12 of my people and fans come out just to watch races,” Hahn said. “One of them had stopped by a convenience store and got a soft drink, and (the owner) wouldn’t let him in with that soft drink. And so, I thought, ‘You know, I think I can just build my own racetrack.’ So that’s the reason I bought it.”

In 1985, Hahn officially opened the track — originally named “66 Raceway Park” — as a 1/5-mile oval for Micro Sprint competition, and it didn’t take long for the track to establish itself as the place to race around the Tulsa area.

“I got a lot of cars,” Hahn said. “My first Fall Fling when I was running one class of Micros, I had 273 in one class.”

Six years after its establishment, Hahn began expansion of the track to its current 1/4-mile configuration, which was first raced in 1991. While the Micro Sprint division remained, Hahn’s aim was to attract a wider variety of cars and spectators.

“Me being smart — I thought well I’ll just build me a bigger track, and I can run bigger cars and make bigger money,” Hahn said with a laugh. “Never made much money after I made it bigger.”

Since then, the track has operated on a weekly basis for a variety of different car types including Modifieds, Street Stocks and more, in addition to nearly 100 ASCS events. For the 2025 season, Hahn turned the day-to-day operations of the facility over to grandson Matt Ward and his wife Ashleigh, who have been helping around the track for years in addition to their duties as directors of Hahn’s marquee Chili Bowl Nationals and Tulsa Shootout events.

As several others in the region will echo, there’s a reason the track has garnered continuous support for over four decades.

“It’s short bullring, it’s tight, and it just produces great racing here,” Ward said. “I just tell everybody to come out. If you want to see great racing, come here.”

The Wards spearheaded a renovation project at Creek County before the start of the 2025 weekly season that made several improvements to the property, including new lights in the pit area and around the racetrack, new poles, cables and fencing on the frontstretch and in front of the pit grandstands, new guardrails, added handrails in the main grandstands, and a new concession stand for alcoholic beverage sales — much to Hahn’s approval.

“We upgraded a lot of things in a short amount of time,” Ward said. “Thankfully, for a great team out here, we got them all accomplished. We still have some offseason projects this year that we’re gonna do, and we’re gonna continue to grow this place and improve it and carry on my family’s legacy here.”

“When we finished last year, they started tearing a lot of the stuff down because it had been there for a long time,” Hahn said. “They basically rebuilt that whole racetrack. New poles, new lights, new fence. They’ve really made some nice improvements on it and they’ve done a good job of running it this year. A real good job.”

This weekend, Creek County hosts one of the biggest events on its schedule in Fuzzy’s Fall Fling. It’s an event that not only caps the ASCS season but honors the life and legacy of Emmett Hahn’s wife, Wokeeta “Fuzzy” Hahn — one which Ward takes as much pride in putting on as any of his other involvements throughout the year.

“I want it to be where my grandpa can come out here and relax and enjoy himself,” Ward said. “I don’t want him stressing about what we need to do to the racetrack, or if this thing’s handled or that. I want everything do already be done so when he gets here and he comes and asks me or Ashleigh, we’re already there to tell him that it’s already handled and everything’s good to go.”

Hahn still projects his wife’s spirit around Creek County to this day. Her name was added to the Fall Fling event after her passing in 2021, honoring her dedication to her family’s beloved tradition of dirt track racing.

“They say, ‘Behind all men is a good woman.’ She worked out there every bit as hard as I did,” Hahn said. “She had a lot of good ideas. We thought we’d just name this Fall Fling after her.”

WHERE THE HEART IS: Creek County’s Evolution from Micro Sprint Hotspot to ASCS Homeland

SAPULPA, OK (Nov. 13, 2025) — Creek County Speedway has seen plenty of evolution in 40 years of operation, but one thing remains the same. It’s home for the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS).

It’s where owner/founder and former racer Emmett Hahn spawned the idea of the traveling Sprint Car tour. It’s where 34 Series events have taken place in the 34-year history of the country’s only national 360 Sprint Car organization. It’s where the 10th running of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling gets the green flag in the season finale for both the national Series and the ASCS Sooner Region this Friday–Saturday night.

And to think the idea of the track was born one night at nearby Port City Raceway.

“I was still racing at the big track then, and I had a pretty good following, and I had about 12 of my people and fans come out just to watch races,” Hahn said. “One of them had stopped by a convenience store and got a soft drink, and (the owner) wouldn’t let him in with that soft drink. And so, I thought, ‘You know, I think I can just build my own racetrack.’ So that’s the reason I bought it.”

In 1985, Hahn officially opened the track — originally named “66 Raceway Park” — as a 1/5-mile oval for Micro Sprint competition, and it didn’t take long for the track to establish itself as the place to race around the Tulsa area.

“I got a lot of cars,” Hahn said. “My first Fall Fling when I was running one class of Micros, I had 273 in one class.”

Six years after its establishment, Hahn began expansion of the track to its current 1/4-mile configuration, which was first raced in 1991. While the Micro Sprint division remained, Hahn’s aim was to attract a wider variety of cars and spectators.

“Me being smart — I thought well I’ll just build me a bigger track, and I can run bigger cars and make bigger money,” Hahn said with a laugh. “Never made much money after I made it bigger.”

Since then, the track has operated on a weekly basis for a variety of different car types including Modifieds, Street Stocks and more, in addition to nearly 100 ASCS events. For the 2025 season, Hahn turned the day-to-day operations of the facility over to grandson Matt Ward and his wife Ashleigh, who have been helping around the track for years in addition to their duties as directors of Hahn’s marquee Chili Bowl Nationals and Tulsa Shootout events.

As several others in the region will echo, there’s a reason the track has garnered continuous support for over four decades.

“It’s short bullring, it’s tight, and it just produces great racing here,” Ward said. “I just tell everybody to come out. If you want to see great racing, come here.”

The Wards spearheaded a renovation project at Creek County before the start of the 2025 weekly season that made several improvements to the property, including new lights in the pit area and around the racetrack, new poles, cables and fencing on the frontstretch and in front of the pit grandstands, new guardrails, added handrails in the main grandstands, and a new concession stand for alcoholic beverage sales — much to Hahn’s approval.

“We upgraded a lot of things in a short amount of time,” Ward said. “Thankfully, for a great team out here, we got them all accomplished. We still have some offseason projects this year that we’re gonna do, and we’re gonna continue to grow this place and improve it and carry on my family’s legacy here.”

“When we finished last year, they started tearing a lot of the stuff down because it had been there for a long time,” Hahn said. “They basically rebuilt that whole racetrack. New poles, new lights, new fence. They’ve really made some nice improvements on it and they’ve done a good job of running it this year. A real good job.”

This weekend, Creek County hosts one of the biggest events on its schedule in Fuzzy’s Fall Fling. It’s an event that not only caps the ASCS season but honors the life and legacy of Emmett Hahn’s wife, Wokeeta “Fuzzy” Hahn — one which Ward takes as much pride in putting on as any of his other involvements throughout the year.

“I want it to be where my grandpa can come out here and relax and enjoy himself,” Ward said. “I don’t want him stressing about what we need to do to the racetrack, or if this thing’s handled or that. I want everything do already be done so when he gets here and he comes and asks me or Ashleigh, we’re already there to tell him that it’s already handled and everything’s good to go.”

Hahn still projects his wife’s spirit around Creek County to this day. Her name was added to the Fall Fling event after her passing in 2021, honoring her dedication to her family’s beloved tradition of dirt track racing.

“They say, ‘Behind all men is a good woman.’ She worked out there every bit as hard as I did,” Hahn said. “She had a lot of good ideas. We thought we’d just name this Fall Fling after her.”

Tickets to the 10th running of Fuzzy’s Fall Fling will be sold at the track on race day. If you can’t be there, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

Atlanta, GEORGIA — November 13, 2025 – The 2025 season has been a defined by determination, passion, and victory for Burtin Racing, TOP LINER® and Adam Andretti. From unforgettable performances in the Trans Am Series to the launch of an exciting new grassroots driver competition, the year has marked a new chapter of success both on and off the track. Now, that story culminates with the TOP LINER® Top Driver Challenge on Sunday, December 7, an event that promises to deliver excitement, inspiration, and fan engagement at its best.The Top Driver Challenge Finalists:Arun K.Kristofer C.Darrell L.William G.Jeremy H.Steven M.Dena B.Nicholas R.Michael P.Sarah V.Riley T.Adarius R.Earlier this year, Adam Andretti produced what many called the drive of the season at Barber Motorsports Park, claiming victory in the Trans Am TA Class after an astonishing comeback from half a minute off the pace. The win was a testament to Andretti’s skill, focus, and never-say-die attitude — and to the precision engineering and preparation of the Burtin Racing team. Adam finished the season in the runner-up spot in the Driver’s Championship and aims to go one better in 2026.“Barber was a special moment,” said Adam Andretti. “It showed what’s possible when you have faith in your team and your equipment. This entire season has been about pushing forward, overcoming challenges, and celebrating what makes motorsport great — the people, the passion, and the pursuit of excellence.”TOP LINER Top Driver Challenge Grand Final: A Celebration of Talent and FansTo cap off this remarkable season, Burtin Racing, TOP LINER®  and the Andretti Indoor Karting and Games family are inviting fans to join them for the TOP LINER® Top Driver Challenge Grand Final at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Buford, GA., an event designed to raise the profile of TOP LINER® spray-on bedliner products and showcase the excitement of Trans Am racing with prizes and autographs. All are welcome to attend and watch in person.Hopeful drivers entered the inaugural Top Driver Challenge in 2025, a nationwide search for emerging racing talent. Now, 12 finalists will battle it out on the karting circuit for the ultimate prize — an all-expenses-paid trip to Florida for the opening round of the 2026 Trans Am season at Sebring International Raceway, including behind-the-scenes access with Burtin Racing and Adam Andretti.December 7 Event Schedule and Fan HighlightsThe Top Driver Challenge takes place at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Buford, GA and promises an action-packed evening for both competitors and spectators.4:00 PM – Registration OpensAttendees are welcomed to the event and can sign in for the afternoon’s activities. Every fan in attendance will receive a free Burtin Racing hat signed by Adam Andretti — a token of appreciation for their support throughout the season.4:05–4:40 PM – Meet & Greet with Adam AndrettiFans will have a rare opportunity to meet Adam, take photos, and hear firsthand about his incredible 2025 season and upcoming plans with Burtin Racing.4:40 PM – Driver Briefing and Practice SessionThe 12 Top Driver finalists will be briefed before hitting the track for practice laps, qualifying session, preparing for the decisive timed session and the chance to win the Grand Prize.5:30 PM – Official Timed SessionThe pressure peaks as the finalists compete in a race against the clock. Their fastest laps will determine who takes home the coveted grand prize.6:00 PM – Appetizers and Media InterviewsWhile results are tabulated, all attendees and participants can enjoy complimentary appetizers and mingle with the Burtin Racing team, sponsors, and fellow racing fans.6:30 PM – Awards Ceremony and Winner AnnouncementThe day concludes with the presentation of trophies, celebration of all finalists, and the crowning of the 2025 TOP LINER Top Driver Challenge Champion.A Partnership Fueled by Performance and PassionThe partnership between Burtin Racing and TOP LINER®  has delivered tremendous results throughout 2025, both in the Trans Am paddock and within the broader motorsport community. Together, they’ve built a program that bridges professional racing and grassroots opportunity — and the Grand Final stands as a celebration of that shared vision.“This challenge has shown how much talent and enthusiasm there is out there,” said Claudio Burtin, founder of Burtin Racing. “It’s been incredible to watch it grow, and we can’t think of a better way to close the season than to share this event with the fans and our partners.”Event: TOP LINER® Top Driver Challenge Grand FinaleLocation: Andretti Indoor Karting and Games – Buford, GADate: Sunday, December 7, 2025Time: Starts at 4:00 PMAdmission: Free for all attendeesPerks: Free autographed hat for every attendee, complimentary appetizers and refreshments

POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2025) – This weekend at the NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson will pay tribute to her family’s deep agricultural roots with a special Johnson Farms decal on the side of her dragster.

The moment carries extra meaning, not only does it mark the final race of the 2025 season, but also 30 years since her uncle, Blaine Johnson, earned his first Top Fuel win at the same event in Pomona back in 1995.

Blaine Johnson (in cockpit) and his brother Alan, won for the first time in Top Fuel 30 years ago at the NHRA Finals, photo credit NHRA/National Dragster

“My family has been farming on the Central Coast of California for four generations,” said Johnson. “My great-grandfather immigrated from Denmark and bought land in Santa Maria to start a dairy farm. Over time, the family transitioned to growing produce, most notably strawberries, and we’re proud to continue being stewards of the land today.”

The Johnson Farms decal design is inspired by the classic Johnson Racing logo that appeared on the Top Alcohol Dragster her father, Alan Johnson, and uncle Blaine raced together in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

Top Alcohol Dragster standout Melanie Johnson will be honoring her family’s business and racing legacy this weekend, photo credit Melanie Johnson

Melanie Johnson Honors Family’s Farming Heritage at NHRA Finals in Pomona

POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2025) – This weekend at the NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, Top Alcohol Dragster driver Melanie Johnson will pay tribute to her family’s deep agricultural roots with a special Johnson Farms decal on the side of her dragster.

The moment carries extra meaning, not only does it mark the final race of the 2025 season, but also 30 years since her uncle, Blaine Johnson, earned his first Top Fuel win at the same event in Pomona back in 1995.

Blaine Johnson (in cockpit) and his brother Alan, won for the first time in Top Fuel 30 years ago at the NHRA Finals, photo credit NHRA/National Dragster

“My family has been farming on the Central Coast of California for four generations,” said Johnson. “My great-grandfather immigrated from Denmark and bought land in Santa Maria to start a dairy farm. Over time, the family transitioned to growing produce, most notably strawberries, and we’re proud to continue being stewards of the land today.”

The Johnson Farms decal design is inspired by the classic Johnson Racing logo that appeared on the Top Alcohol Dragster her father, Alan Johnson, and uncle Blaine raced together in the late ’80s and early ’90s.

Top Alcohol Dragster standout Melanie Johnson will be honoring her family’s business and racing legacy this weekend, photo credit Melanie Johnson

“Drag racing has always been a family passion,” Johnson continued. “To close out my rookie Top Alcohol Dragster season by honoring where we came from, both in farming and in racing, feels really special. This weekend, our family and friends will come together in Southern California once again to celebrate an incredible season and remember the legacy that brought us here.”

The tour’s 48th season of racing delivered plenty of memorable moments and noteworthy storylines

CONCORD, NC (November 13, 2025) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season is a long and winding road.

A nine-month journey that annually takes the nation’s top Sprint Car talent to roughly 40 tracks in 20 states promises to be filled with memorable moments and fruitful storylines, and that was exactly the case in 2025.

From a teenager topping the sport’s biggest race to a driver in their 60s winning with a head-turning setup to a dominant year punctuated by a historic championship, this year delivered a little bit of everything.

Let’s look at some of the season’s top stories:

BACK-2-BACK: David Gravel finally secured his first World of Outlaws title in 2024 after so many years of trying, and it appears he was only getting started.

The Watertown, CT native and his Big Game Motorsports team came out even stronger in 2025. They opened the season with 14 consecutive top-five finishes, including five victories. They didn’t miss the top 10 until the 29th race of the campaign. When the year wrapped up, Gravel’s stat sheet showed 17 wins, 40 podiums, 56 top fives, 64 top 10s, and a 4.13 average finish in 68 starts.

That was more than enough to earn Gravel his second straight championship. He joined Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, and Brad Sweet as only the sixth competitor ever to go back-to-back. With a pair of titles and 120 victories on his résumé at only 33 years old, Gravel is well on his way to establishing himself as one of the best to ever get behind the wheel of a Sprint Car.

ROOKIE WAR: Announcements kept coming over the off-season that new drivers were signing on for their first World of Outlaws tour, assembling one of the most competitive rookie classes in Series history.

The final tally was seven as Cole Macedo, Garet Williamson, Chris Windom, Skylar Gee, Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, and Conner Morrell readied to battle for the coveted Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honor.

While none of them were able to pick off a Feature win, several had close calls. Macedo led laps twice. Morrell appeared bound for victory at Ohsweken before Gravel spoiled the party as Morrell settled for second. Williamson, Windom, and Gee all landed on the podium once.

Ultimately, consistency carried Williamson to earning the Rookie of the Year. Windom led for much of the season’s first half, but a solid summer stretch of nine top 10s in 13 races helped Williamson take the top spot and pull away. The Columbia, MO native ended the year with seven top fives and 26 top 10s aboard the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 and forever cemented his name in the history books.

RIVALRY REKINDLED: Sprint Car fans rejoiced when it was announced that Joe Gibbs would be allowing his drivers to dabble in the dirt again. This meant Christopher Bell could return to his roots and rekindle his rivalry with Kyle Larson. It didn’t take long for the duo to deliver.

The second night of the season at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals came down to the wire between Bell and Larson. Bell was aboard Pennsylvania’s famous Kreitz Racing No. 69K while Larson wheeled the familiar Silva Motorsports No. 57. Bell led when the white flag waved, and Larson got a run coming to the checkered flag, but it wasn’t quite enough as Bell held on in a finish that brought the fans to their feet.

Bell won the battle, but it was Larson triumphing in the war as he went on to win the next two nights and add the Big Gator championship trophy to his collection.

COMING BACK TO CANADA: After eight years away, opportunity opened for the World of Outlaws to return to Canada in 2025.

The always exciting Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario welcomed the tour back for two nights of midweek May action. Fans packed the stands, and a healthy field of more than 30 Sprint Cars filled the pit area.

The weekend belonged to David Gravel who broke out the broom and swept both nights. While Gravel might’ve won, regulars in the region had their share of the spotlight as Harding, PA’s Jordan Thomas made the trip across the border and led laps of the opener before finishing fifth. The following night, it was Canada’s own Dylan Westbrook pacing 14 circuits before a podium result.

BUDDY’S BOOMING BANK: The 2025 BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals is a week that Michael “Buddy” Kofoid will never forget.

The two events in one began with the Huset’s Hustle on June 18-19. A podium on night one positioned him well for the next night when he won and pocketed $100,000. The next two nights brought the High Bank Nationals, and Kofoid finished second in the prelim before winning the finale and banking a massive $250,000 paycheck. He became only the third driver in Sprint Car history to earn a pair of six-figure paydays in the same week, joining Brent Marks and David Gravel.

It also put the finishing touches on Kofoid’s tale of redemption at Huset’s with the Roth Motorsports crew. Two years ago, when they’d just partnered, Kofoid lost an engine while leading with less than 10 laps to go for $250,000. Since then, the Brandon, SD track has hosted a trio of six-figure races, and Kofoid and the No. 83 team have taken all of them.

SHOCKING THE WORLD: An 18-year-old winning the sport’s biggest race likely wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card to start 2025, but that’s exactly what happened.

Teenager Ryan Timms looked like the most poised of veterans all week long at the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. It began with a drive from eighth to victory on his prelim night with the Liebig Motorsports crew. That lined him up on the pole for Saturday’s finale, and Timms put together a flawless 50 laps to become a Knoxville Nationals champion.

The Oklahoman became the second youngest winner of the event, trailing only Kenny Weld. Timms is also the only driver that can claim their first official World of Outlaws Feature victory is the Knoxville Nationals.

END OF AN ERA: The Sprint Car world was rocked in August when it was announced that Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) would be parting ways.

Since joining forces in 2008, the pairing amassed eight World of Outlaws titles, 234 Series victories, nine Knoxville Nationals, five Kings Royals, and a pair of National Opens. It’s undoubtedly one of the most dominant driver-team combinations in Sprint Car history.

But after more than half a season combatting struggles, the two sides went different directions after the Knoxville Nationals. TSR hired Kerry Madsen to complete the campaign. Schatz drove for Tod Quiring, Dave Lunstra, and Kevin Kozlowski over the next month before climbing aboard a second Sides Motorsports entry for the final 11 races of his 29th World of Outlaws season.

Schatz ended the season winless for the first time since his rookie season in 1997.

61 YEARS YOUNG: Fans saw history made on a late October Saturday at Sharon Speedway.

The Blaney family owns and operates the northeastern Ohio oval, and Dave Blaney put brother Dale Blaney behind the wheel of his famed No. 10 for the World of Outlaws tilt. With an experimental setup obvious to the eye, the “Low Rider” put on a show. He drove from fifth to victory, holding off Buddy Kofoid for a popular win at Blaney’s home track.

It marked Dale’s first World of Outlaws score in a decade, and at 61 years of age, he became the oldest driver to win a World of Outlaws race.

FINISHING STRONG: Schatz and TSR’s split wasn’t the only silly season news to shock the sport during the year. In September, Sheldon Haudenschild announced that he’d be departing Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing (SJMR) after his eighth season with the team concluded.

That didn’t slow Haudenschild over the last couple months of the campaign as he aimed to finish his SJMR tenure strong. Haudenschild bagged the final leg of Sprint Car racing’s triple crown in October, winning $75,000 at Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open. Four races later, Haudenschild took the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 to Victory Lane again at Angell Park Speedway.

Haudenschild finished up the year fifth in points, his fourth time in the top five. The Wooster, OH native ended his time with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Richard and Jennifer Marshall’s team with 46 checkered flags. Spencer Bayston is set to move to SJMR in 2026, while Haudenschild has yet to reveal his plans.

POSSE PREVAIL: The World of Outlaws had gotten the better of the Pennsylvania Posse in 2023 and 2024, but the “Keystone State” turned the tides in 2025.

Mother Nature limited the rivalry to six battles, and the Posse topped four of them to the World of Outlaws’ two. The Posse can largely thank Anthony Macri for the upper hand. The Dillsburg, PA driver was responsible for three of the four scores with wins at Williams Grove Speedway in May, BAPS Motor Speedway in July, and Lincoln Speedway in October.

The one other Posse triumph came courtesy of Chase Dietz, who earned his first World of Outlaws Feature victory at October’s National Open prelim.

2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Christopher Bell (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (2)
5. Sun, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
6. Mon, March 3 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
7. Fri, March 7 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bill Balog (1)
8. Sat, March 8 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / David Gravel (3)
9. Fri, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
10. Sat, March 15 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Michael Kofoid (1)
11. Fri, March 21 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (4)
12. Sat, March 22 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (5)
13. Fri, March 28 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / Michael Kofoid (2)
14. Fri, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (2)
15. Sat, April 12 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (1)
16. Sat, April 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1)
17. Fri, April 25 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Kyle Larson (3)
18. Sat, April 26 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
19. Fri, May 2 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (6)
20. Wed, May 7 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (3)
21. Sat, May 10 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
22. Wed, May 14 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (7)
23. Thurs, May 15 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (8)
24. Sat, May 24 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Logan Schuchart (2)
25. Mon, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (3)
26. Fri, May 30 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (4)
27. Sat, May 31 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
28. Wed, June 4 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
29. Fri, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Rico Abreu (2)
30. Sat, June 7 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Brad Sweet (1)
31. Fri, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
32. Sat, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
33. Wed, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (4)
34. Thurs, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (5)
35. Fri, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Bill Balog (2)
36. Sat, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
37. Fri, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (10)
38. Sat, June 28 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Carson Macedo (5)
39. Sat, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (7)
40. Tues, July 15 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Carson Macedo (6)
41. Fri, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
42. Sat, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (2)
43. Wed, July 23 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Anthony Macri (3)
44. Sun, July 27 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (11)
45. Fri, Aug 1 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (7)
46. Sat, Aug 2 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (8)
47. Wed, Aug 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms*
48. Thurs, Aug 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson*
49. Fri, Aug 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel*
50. Sat, Aug 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms (1)
51. Fri, Aug 15 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (8)
52. Sat, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
53. Tues, Aug 19 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / David Gravel (12)
54. Fri, Aug 22 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (9)
55. Sat, Aug 23 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (10)
56. Sun, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (10)
57. Fri, Sept 5 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / David Gravel (13)
58. Fri, Sept 12 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (11)
59. Sat, Sept 13 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / Bill Balog (3)
60. Sat, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
61. Fri, Sept 26 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH / David Gravel (15)
62. Sat, Sept 27 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Dale Blaney (1)
63. Fri, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
64. Sat, Oct 4 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
65. Fri, Oct 11 / New Egypt Speedway / New Egypt, NJ / Carson Macedo (11)
66. Sat, Oct 12 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (4)
67. Fri, Oct 17 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN / David Gravel (16)
68. Sun, Oct 19 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
69. Thurs, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Rico Abreu (4)
70. Fri, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / David Gravel (17)
71. Sat, Nov. 8 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Michael Kofoid (12)

The 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season will begin on Feb. 4-7 at Volusia Speedway Park’s (Barberville, FL) Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap in 2026 live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/looking-back-2025-world-of-outlaws-year-in-review/

LOOKING BACK: 2025 World of Outlaws Year in Review

The tour’s 48th season of racing delivered plenty of memorable moments and noteworthy storylines

CONCORD, NC (November 13, 2025) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season is a long and winding road.

A nine-month journey that annually takes the nation’s top Sprint Car talent to roughly 40 tracks in 20 states promises to be filled with memorable moments and fruitful storylines, and that was exactly the case in 2025.

From a teenager topping the sport’s biggest race to a driver in their 60s winning with a head-turning setup to a dominant year punctuated by a historic championship, this year delivered a little bit of everything.

Let’s look at some of the season’s top stories:

BACK-2-BACK: David Gravel finally secured his first World of Outlaws title in 2024 after so many years of trying, and it appears he was only getting started.

The Watertown, CT native and his Big Game Motorsports team came out even stronger in 2025. They opened the season with 14 consecutive top-five finishes, including five victories. They didn’t miss the top 10 until the 29th race of the campaign. When the year wrapped up, Gravel’s stat sheet showed 17 wins, 40 podiums, 56 top fives, 64 top 10s, and a 4.13 average finish in 68 starts.

That was more than enough to earn Gravel his second straight championship. He joined Steve Kinser, Sammy Swindell, Donny Schatz, Jason Meyers, and Brad Sweet as only the sixth competitor ever to go back-to-back. With a pair of titles and 120 victories on his résumé at only 33 years old, Gravel is well on his way to establishing himself as one of the best to ever get behind the wheel of a Sprint Car.

ROOKIE WAR: Announcements kept coming over the off-season that new drivers were signing on for their first World of Outlaws tour, assembling one of the most competitive rookie classes in Series history.

The final tally was seven as Cole Macedo, Garet Williamson, Chris Windom, Skylar Gee, Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, and Conner Morrell readied to battle for the coveted Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year honor.

While none of them were able to pick off a Feature win, several had close calls. Macedo led laps twice. Morrell appeared bound for victory at Ohsweken before Gravel spoiled the party as Morrell settled for second. Williamson, Windom, and Gee all landed on the podium once.

Ultimately, consistency carried Williamson to earning the Rookie of the Year. Windom led for much of the season’s first half, but a solid summer stretch of nine top 10s in 13 races helped Williamson take the top spot and pull away. The Columbia, MO native ended the year with seven top fives and 26 top 10s aboard the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 and forever cemented his name in the history books.

RIVALRY REKINDLED: Sprint Car fans rejoiced when it was announced that Joe Gibbs would be allowing his drivers to dabble in the dirt again. This meant Christopher Bell could return to his roots and rekindle his rivalry with Kyle Larson. It didn’t take long for the duo to deliver.

The second night of the season at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals came down to the wire between Bell and Larson. Bell was aboard Pennsylvania’s famous Kreitz Racing No. 69K while Larson wheeled the familiar Silva Motorsports No. 57. Bell led when the white flag waved, and Larson got a run coming to the checkered flag, but it wasn’t quite enough as Bell held on in a finish that brought the fans to their feet.

Bell won the battle, but it was Larson triumphing in the war as he went on to win the next two nights and add the Big Gator championship trophy to his collection.

COMING BACK TO CANADA: After eight years away, opportunity opened for the World of Outlaws to return to Canada in 2025.

The always exciting Ohsweken Speedway in Ontario welcomed the tour back for two nights of midweek May action. Fans packed the stands, and a healthy field of more than 30 Sprint Cars filled the pit area.

The weekend belonged to David Gravel who broke out the broom and swept both nights. While Gravel might’ve won, regulars in the region had their share of the spotlight as Harding, PA’s Jordan Thomas made the trip across the border and led laps of the opener before finishing fifth. The following night, it was Canada’s own Dylan Westbrook pacing 14 circuits before a podium result.

BUDDY’S BOOMING BANK: The 2025 BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals is a week that Michael “Buddy” Kofoid will never forget.

The two events in one began with the Huset’s Hustle on June 18-19. A podium on night one positioned him well for the next night when he won and pocketed $100,000. The next two nights brought the High Bank Nationals, and Kofoid finished second in the prelim before winning the finale and banking a massive $250,000 paycheck. He became only the third driver in Sprint Car history to earn a pair of six-figure paydays in the same week, joining Brent Marks and David Gravel.

It also put the finishing touches on Kofoid’s tale of redemption at Huset’s with the Roth Motorsports crew. Two years ago, when they’d just partnered, Kofoid lost an engine while leading with less than 10 laps to go for $250,000. Since then, the Brandon, SD track has hosted a trio of six-figure races, and Kofoid and the No. 83 team have taken all of them.

SHOCKING THE WORLD: An 18-year-old winning the sport’s biggest race likely wasn’t on anyone’s bingo card to start 2025, but that’s exactly what happened.

Teenager Ryan Timms looked like the most poised of veterans all week long at the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s. It began with a drive from eighth to victory on his prelim night with the Liebig Motorsports crew. That lined him up on the pole for Saturday’s finale, and Timms put together a flawless 50 laps to become a Knoxville Nationals champion.

The Oklahoman became the second youngest winner of the event, trailing only Kenny Weld. Timms is also the only driver that can claim their first official World of Outlaws Feature victory is the Knoxville Nationals.

END OF AN ERA: The Sprint Car world was rocked in August when it was announced that Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) would be parting ways.

Since joining forces in 2008, the pairing amassed eight World of Outlaws titles, 234 Series victories, nine Knoxville Nationals, five Kings Royals, and a pair of National Opens. It’s undoubtedly one of the most dominant driver-team combinations in Sprint Car history.

But after more than half a season combatting struggles, the two sides went different directions after the Knoxville Nationals. TSR hired Kerry Madsen to complete the campaign. Schatz drove for Tod Quiring, Dave Lunstra, and Kevin Kozlowski over the next month before climbing aboard a second Sides Motorsports entry for the final 11 races of his 29th World of Outlaws season.

Schatz ended the season winless for the first time since his rookie season in 1997.

61 YEARS YOUNG: Fans saw history made on a late October Saturday at Sharon Speedway.

The Blaney family owns and operates the northeastern Ohio oval, and Dave Blaney put brother Dale Blaney behind the wheel of his famed No. 10 for the World of Outlaws tilt. With an experimental setup obvious to the eye, the “Low Rider” put on a show. He drove from fifth to victory, holding off Buddy Kofoid for a popular win at Blaney’s home track.

It marked Dale’s first World of Outlaws score in a decade, and at 61 years of age, he became the oldest driver to win a World of Outlaws race.

FINISHING STRONG: Schatz and TSR’s split wasn’t the only silly season news to shock the sport during the year. In September, Sheldon Haudenschild announced that he’d be departing Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing (SJMR) after his eighth season with the team concluded.

That didn’t slow Haudenschild over the last couple months of the campaign as he aimed to finish his SJMR tenure strong. Haudenschild bagged the final leg of Sprint Car racing’s triple crown in October, winning $75,000 at Williams Grove Speedway’s National Open. Four races later, Haudenschild took the NOS Energy Drink No. 17 to Victory Lane again at Angell Park Speedway.

Haudenschild finished up the year fifth in points, his fourth time in the top five. The Wooster, OH native ended his time with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Richard and Jennifer Marshall’s team with 46 checkered flags. Spencer Bayston is set to move to SJMR in 2026, while Haudenschild has yet to reveal his plans.

POSSE PREVAIL: The World of Outlaws had gotten the better of the Pennsylvania Posse in 2023 and 2024, but the “Keystone State” turned the tides in 2025.

Mother Nature limited the rivalry to six battles, and the Posse topped four of them to the World of Outlaws’ two. The Posse can largely thank Anthony Macri for the upper hand. The Dillsburg, PA driver was responsible for three of the four scores with wins at Williams Grove Speedway in May, BAPS Motor Speedway in July, and Lincoln Speedway in October.

The one other Posse triumph came courtesy of Chase Dietz, who earned his first World of Outlaws Feature victory at October’s National Open prelim.

2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Christopher Bell (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (2)
5. Sun, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
6. Mon, March 3 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
7. Fri, March 7 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bill Balog (1)
8. Sat, March 8 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / David Gravel (3)
9. Fri, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
10. Sat, March 15 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Michael Kofoid (1)
11. Fri, March 21 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (4)
12. Sat, March 22 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (5)
13. Fri, March 28 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / Michael Kofoid (2)
14. Fri, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (2)
15. Sat, April 12 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (1)
16. Sat, April 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1)
17. Fri, April 25 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Kyle Larson (3)
18. Sat, April 26 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
19. Fri, May 2 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (6)
20. Wed, May 7 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (3)
21. Sat, May 10 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
22. Wed, May 14 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (7)
23. Thurs, May 15 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (8)
24. Sat, May 24 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Logan Schuchart (2)
25. Mon, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (3)
26. Fri, May 30 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (4)
27. Sat, May 31 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
28. Wed, June 4 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
29. Fri, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Rico Abreu (2)
30. Sat, June 7 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Brad Sweet (1)
31. Fri, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
32. Sat, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
33. Wed, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (4)
34. Thurs, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (5)
35. Fri, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Bill Balog (2)
36. Sat, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
37. Fri, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (10)
38. Sat, June 28 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Carson Macedo (5)
39. Sat, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (7)
40. Tues, July 15 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Carson Macedo (6)
41. Fri, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
42. Sat, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (2)
43. Wed, July 23 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Anthony Macri (3)
44. Sun, July 27 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (11)
45. Fri, Aug 1 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (7)
46. Sat, Aug 2 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (8)
47. Wed, Aug 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms*
48. Thurs, Aug 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson*
49. Fri, Aug 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel*
50. Sat, Aug 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms (1)
51. Fri, Aug 15 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (8)
52. Sat, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
53. Tues, Aug 19 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / David Gravel (12)
54. Fri, Aug 22 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (9)
55. Sat, Aug 23 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (10)
56. Sun, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (10)
57. Fri, Sept 5 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / David Gravel (13)
58. Fri, Sept 12 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (11)
59. Sat, Sept 13 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / Bill Balog (3)
60. Sat, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14)
61. Fri, Sept 26 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH / David Gravel (15)
62. Sat, Sept 27 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Dale Blaney (1)
63. Fri, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
64. Sat, Oct 4 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
65. Fri, Oct 11 / New Egypt Speedway / New Egypt, NJ / Carson Macedo (11)
66. Sat, Oct 12 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (4)
67. Fri, Oct 17 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN / David Gravel (16)
68. Sun, Oct 19 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
69. Thurs, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Rico Abreu (4)
70. Fri, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / David Gravel (17)
71. Sat, Nov. 8 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Michael Kofoid (12)

The 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season will begin on Feb. 4-7 at Volusia Speedway Park’s (Barberville, FL) Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap in 2026 live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/looking-back-2025-world-of-outlaws-year-in-review/

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Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2025) – John Force Racing’s PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS Funny Car team is focused on serving up an incredibly unique win with driver Jack Beckman at the Nov. 13-16 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, a feat that could come straight out of the legendary burger joint’s secret menu.

The 2012 NHRA Funny Car Champion, currently third in the 2025 point standings, is seeking a fifth straight win at his home track, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Beckman won the 2019 Finals and the 2020 Winternationals but there was no race at Pomona in the fall of 2020 because of the COVID pandemic. He sat out the next three seasons so his next Pomona appearance wasn’t until the 2024 Finals, which he won John Force Racing, and then he won this year’s Winternationals.  So, though it’s taken seven years, Fast Jack has four straight wins at Pomona and is working on five as the defending race champion.

The 2025 NHRA Funny Car point standings heading into the season finale are: Austin Prock, 2,594; Matt Hagan, 2,493; Jack Beckman, 2,416; Ron Capps, 2,370; Daniel Wilkerson, 2,369; Paul Lee, 2,289; Chad Green, 2,288; Cruz Pedregon, 2,283; Spencer Hyde, 2,272; Bob Tasca III (2,264).

Notes

• Fast Jack has earned the Funny Car No. 1 Qualifier four times at In-N-Out Pomona Dragway, three in the Finals (2006, 2016, 2017) and the 2016 Winternationals.
• Beckman’s two NHRA Sportsman wins also came at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, both in Super Comp at the Winternationals (1998 and 2003). 
• John Force Racing drivers have won 34 times at Pomona … 31 times in Funny Car, twice in Top Fuel (Brittany Force, 2017; Austin Prock, 2022) and once in Top Alcohol Dragster (Ashley Force Hood, 2004) … 15 of those wins have come in the Finals

Quotes

What are your memories of last year’s Finals win against your teammate?

“Pomona is a unique race in that there’s no permanent lighting there, so they have to bring temporary lighting. NHRA tries to have the final rounds wrapped up well before sunset, but they didn’t last year. We got delayed and delayed. It was well into night when we ran that final, and the track was getting cool to the point that it was getting outside of our data set. I think that affected Austin’s car. They went out there and shook and he had to lift, and I went the quickest run in my career on that pass, so it was kind of a icing on the cake, not just to close the season, but do it with a career-best run.”

You’re now just 67 back of Hagen and with points and a half. What would it mean to you to get past to get back around him and to wrap up your season?

“Well, I’m still stinging about Las Vegas because we shouldn’t be 67 points behind him. My reaction times the last two or three races have been subpar. I think we’ve had a PEAK Chevy that could win any of those races and we didn’t so it would mean some redemption for me after putting us in a tough position. Even with points-and-a-half at Pomona, Hagan’s still more than two rounds ahead of us unless we can gather back at least eight points on him in qualifying, which is a pretty full order. So, at the end of the day, unless we race him in the first or second round, we can’t control whether we get around him in the points, so our goal is just to race smart and leave with a trophy.”

With this being Britney’s last race, reflect on her as a teammate and what she’s meant to the NHRA during her career?

“Let me describe the character of Britney: I’ll go back to the Dallas event in 2024, where Sunday morning I spent all day in the emergency room with vertigo and never even went out to the racetrack. I wasn’t able to show up for first round and Brittany went up there and stood in the lane I would’ve been in for the first round as a show of support. She’s a class act. I wish her and Bobby well in whatever they do from this point on. I would love to see her in some way, shape or form to still be involved with JFR and maybe come to a couple of races a year. She’s been an awesome teammate. I loved watching her win last event in Las Vegas, because you never know if your last win was your last win, but what a great way for her to wind down what’s been a double championship career. She’s got one more shot at a win, and I like nothing more than to stand in the winner’s circle with both of us holding trophies at Pomona.”

In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Statistics

Jack Beckman	Race Result	Qualified	Event Round Record
2005 (TF)	1st round	14th	0-1
2006 (FC)	Runner-up	1st	3-2
2007 (FC)	2nd round	2nd	4-3
2008 (FC)	Semi-finals	10th	6-4
2009 (FC)	1st round	11th	6-5
2010 (FC)	1st round	7th	6-6
2011 (FC)	2nd round	8th	7-7
2012 (FC)	Semi-finals	3rd	9-8
2013 (FC)	1st round	11th	9-9
2014 (FC)	1st round	7th	9-10
2015 (FC)	Semi-finals	2nd	11-11
2016 (FC)	Semi-finals	1st	13-12
2017 (FC)	Semi-finals	1st	15-13
2018 (FC)	Semi-finals	2nd	17-14
2019 (FC)	Winner	2nd	21-14
2020(FC)	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2021	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2022	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2023	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2024 (FC)	Winner	3rd	25-14

Starts: 15

Wins: 2 (2019 & 2024)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 3 (2006, 2016, 2017)

Final rounds: 3

Event Round Record: 25-14

Quickest time:  3.812 seconds, Nov. 17, 2024

Fastest speed: 336.23 mph, Nov. 17, 2024

Event records: 3.804 seconds by Austin Prock, Nov. 16, 2024; 341.68 mph by Austin Prock, Nov. 17, 2024

Track & TV Schedules

Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. PT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.

BECKMAN SEEKS SECRET MENU 5×5 AT In-N-Out BURGER NHRA FINALS

Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2025) – John Force Racing’s PEAK Antifreeze and Coolant Chevrolet SS Funny Car team is focused on serving up an incredibly unique win with driver Jack Beckman at the Nov. 13-16 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, a feat that could come straight out of the legendary burger joint’s secret menu.

The 2012 NHRA Funny Car Champion, currently third in the 2025 point standings, is seeking a fifth straight win at his home track, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Beckman won the 2019 Finals and the 2020 Winternationals but there was no race at Pomona in the fall of 2020 because of the COVID pandemic. He sat out the next three seasons so his next Pomona appearance wasn’t until the 2024 Finals, which he won John Force Racing, and then he won this year’s Winternationals.  So, though it’s taken seven years, Fast Jack has four straight wins at Pomona and is working on five as the defending race champion.

The 2025 NHRA Funny Car point standings heading into the season finale are: Austin Prock, 2,594; Matt Hagan, 2,493; Jack Beckman, 2,416; Ron Capps, 2,370; Daniel Wilkerson, 2,369; Paul Lee, 2,289; Chad Green, 2,288; Cruz Pedregon, 2,283; Spencer Hyde, 2,272; Bob Tasca III (2,264).

Notes

• Fast Jack has earned the Funny Car No. 1 Qualifier four times at In-N-Out Pomona Dragway, three in the Finals (2006, 2016, 2017) and the 2016 Winternationals.
• Beckman’s two NHRA Sportsman wins also came at In-N-Out Pomona Dragstrip, both in Super Comp at the Winternationals (1998 and 2003). 
• John Force Racing drivers have won 34 times at Pomona … 31 times in Funny Car, twice in Top Fuel (Brittany Force, 2017; Austin Prock, 2022) and once in Top Alcohol Dragster (Ashley Force Hood, 2004) … 15 of those wins have come in the Finals

Quotes

What are your memories of last year’s Finals win against your teammate?

“Pomona is a unique race in that there’s no permanent lighting there, so they have to bring temporary lighting. NHRA tries to have the final rounds wrapped up well before sunset, but they didn’t last year. We got delayed and delayed. It was well into night when we ran that final, and the track was getting cool to the point that it was getting outside of our data set. I think that affected Austin’s car. They went out there and shook and he had to lift, and I went the quickest run in my career on that pass, so it was kind of a icing on the cake, not just to close the season, but do it with a career-best run.”

You’re now just 67 back of Hagen and with points and a half. What would it mean to you to get past to get back around him and to wrap up your season?

“Well, I’m still stinging about Las Vegas because we shouldn’t be 67 points behind him. My reaction times the last two or three races have been subpar. I think we’ve had a PEAK Chevy that could win any of those races and we didn’t so it would mean some redemption for me after putting us in a tough position. Even with points-and-a-half at Pomona, Hagan’s still more than two rounds ahead of us unless we can gather back at least eight points on him in qualifying, which is a pretty full order. So, at the end of the day, unless we race him in the first or second round, we can’t control whether we get around him in the points, so our goal is just to race smart and leave with a trophy.”

With this being Britney’s last race, reflect on her as a teammate and what she’s meant to the NHRA during her career?

“Let me describe the character of Britney: I’ll go back to the Dallas event in 2024, where Sunday morning I spent all day in the emergency room with vertigo and never even went out to the racetrack. I wasn’t able to show up for first round and Brittany went up there and stood in the lane I would’ve been in for the first round as a show of support. She’s a class act. I wish her and Bobby well in whatever they do from this point on. I would love to see her in some way, shape or form to still be involved with JFR and maybe come to a couple of races a year. She’s been an awesome teammate. I loved watching her win last event in Las Vegas, because you never know if your last win was your last win, but what a great way for her to wind down what’s been a double championship career. She’s got one more shot at a win, and I like nothing more than to stand in the winner’s circle with both of us holding trophies at Pomona.”

In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Statistics

Jack Beckman	Race Result	Qualified	Event Round Record
2005 (TF)	1st round	14th	0-1
2006 (FC)	Runner-up	1st	3-2
2007 (FC)	2nd round	2nd	4-3
2008 (FC)	Semi-finals	10th	6-4
2009 (FC)	1st round	11th	6-5
2010 (FC)	1st round	7th	6-6
2011 (FC)	2nd round	8th	7-7
2012 (FC)	Semi-finals	3rd	9-8
2013 (FC)	1st round	11th	9-9
2014 (FC)	1st round	7th	9-10
2015 (FC)	Semi-finals	2nd	11-11
2016 (FC)	Semi-finals	1st	13-12
2017 (FC)	Semi-finals	1st	15-13
2018 (FC)	Semi-finals	2nd	17-14
2019 (FC)	Winner	2nd	21-14
2020(FC)	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2021	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2022	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2023	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2024 (FC)	Winner	3rd	25-14

Starts: 15

Wins: 2 (2019 & 2024)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 3 (2006, 2016, 2017)

Final rounds: 3

Event Round Record: 25-14

Quickest time:  3.812 seconds, Nov. 17, 2024

Fastest speed: 336.23 mph, Nov. 17, 2024

Event records: 3.804 seconds by Austin Prock, Nov. 16, 2024; 341.68 mph by Austin Prock, Nov. 17, 2024

Track & TV Schedules

Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. PT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.

Television coverage begins Friday, Nov. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. ET on FS1. Sunday’s coverage on FS1 includes a second qualifying show from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET and final-round coverage from 5-8 p.m. ET.

Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Austin Prock and his John Force Racing Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team roll into In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragway for the Nov. 13-16 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with the exact same approach they started the season with back in March at Gainesville: turn on the win light every pass down the track and take home a second consecutive NHRA Funny Car Championship.

The reigning champion has a 101-point lead on the strength of nine event wins, three runner-up finishes and seven No. 1 qualifying positions in the previous 19 races of the 2025 season. Those stats merely add to last year’s championship stats when he won eight races, finished runner-up four times, and was the No. 1 Qualifier a record 15 times … in his rookie Funny Car season.

The 2025 NHRA Funny Car point standings heading into the season finale are: Austin Prock, 2,594; Matt Hagan, 2,493; Jack Beckman, 2,416; Ron Capps, 2,370; Daniel Wilkerson, 2,369; Paul Lee, 2,289; Chad Green, 2,288; Cruz Pedregon, 2,283; Spencer Hyde, 2,272; Bob Tasca III (2,264).

Notes

• No matter what Matt Hagan does, Prock can wrap up his second straight championship by reaching the semifinals at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. 
• Prock had earned the No. 1 qualifier in his last two appearances at Pomona and is the track record holder for ET (3.804 seconds) and speed (341.68 mph), standards he established at last year’s Finals.  The speed is the national record as well.
• John Force Racing drivers have won 34 times at Pomona … 31 times in Funny Car, twice in Top Fuel (Brittany Force, 2017; Austin Prock, 2022) and once in Top Alcohol Dragster (Ashley Force Hood, 2004) … 15 of those wins have come in the Finals.

Quotes

With a win and four runner-up finishes at Pomona since just 2019, what is it that’s created the strong list of runs there so early in your career?

“I’ve got a pretty good streak of efforts there. Obviously, I’d like all those runner-up finishes to be wins but our package in both Top Fuel and in Funny Car has been really good there and that place has a special place in my heart. As a kid growing up around the sport, it was always a treat to go out to Pomona, California, and see my dad or family race for a world championship. I’d be plenty happy with at least a runner-up finish there this year to solidify us as world champion so, hopefully, we can have another strong effort there this year.”

Have you put the runner-up finish at Las Vegas behind you or are you using it as is fuel for Pomona?

“Well, it definitely stung not getting the win. Like I said afterward, that would’ve wrapped pretty much wrapped up the championship. So, the fact that we have to go into Pomona and make sure we don’t stumble is a little bit more stressful than we’d like, but we still do have a 101-point lead.  In any other circumstance that you rolled into Pomona with a 101-point lead, you’d be ecstatic, but the fact that we had the opportunity to just put it to bed and we missed it just stinks. But it is behind us. All we can do is just keep moving forward. I mean, what we did at Dallas was exactly what we needed to. We just missed the final little cherry on top. Matt Hagan’s team did an outstanding job. I had a gut feeling rolling in there that morning that we were going to have to go to the finals because Hagan was going to the finals and it worked out just how I thought it would and just come up short. That was just one of those runs that just wasn’t meant to be. I feel like if we could drag it back up there, it would go right down the racetrack, so I don’t think we need to change our approach or anything.”

What would it mean to you and your team to win back-to-back championships? 

“It would be huge, and it would put me in a pretty elite group of NHRA drivers to win back-to-back championships. I think there’s only seven pro drivers that have ever done it, or I would be the seventh, so that’s a pretty huge accolade that would really boost my career. But it’s every guy on this team. Everyone but one is the same as last year so to add that to their résumé would be unbelievable. I’m really proud of the team and the fact that we even are in the talk of becoming two-time world champs Is pretty incredible. I thought a lot last week in Las Vegas that the pressure you feel when you’re racing for these championships is a privilege. Kids just dream of trying to be in a position like this and the fact that we’re looking at possible back -to-back years is a pretty cool feeling.”

What are your thoughts about Brittany Force as a teammate and what she’s meant to the NHRA?

“She’s huge in NHRA. She’s got the last name, she’s the winningest female in the in the history of Top Fuel and is a two-time world champion and she’s been a great teammate to me. I don’t know what driving one of these race cars is like without her by my side. She was my first teammate, and she’s been my teammate ever since and we’ve you become great friends.  I’m going to miss seeing her at the racetrack. I’m going to miss our conversations, and the sport is going to feel her absence. I don’t know if everyone quite understands the impact that she has on the sport. I go to appearances with her, and people lose their mind to see Britney Force. So yeah, it’s going be different. I’m not looking forward to not having her by my side signing autographs and cracking jokes. It’s going to be different, but change is good sometimes and I’m excited for what’s coming in her life because she’s going to be a great mother.”

In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Statistics

Year	Result	Qualified	Round Record
2019 (TF)	1st round	10th	0-1
2020 (TF)	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2021	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2022 (TF)	Winner	5th	4-1
2023 (TF)	2nd round	1st	5-2
2024 (FC)	Runner-up	1st	8-3

Wins: 1 (2022 – TF)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 2 (2023 – TF, 2024 – FC)

Quickest time: 3.804 seconds, Nov. 16, 2024

Fastest speed: 341.68 mph, Nov. 17, 2024

Starts: 4

Final rounds: 2

Won-Lost Record: 8-3

Track records: 3.804 seconds by Austin Prock, Nov. 16, 2024; 341.68 mph by Austin Prock, Nov. 17, 2024

Track & TV Schedules

Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. PT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.

PROCK ROCKET READY FOR LAUNCH AT NHRA FINALS

Photography: John Force Racing / Gary Nastase / Auto Imagery

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Austin Prock and his John Force Racing Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car team roll into In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragway for the Nov. 13-16 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals with the exact same approach they started the season with back in March at Gainesville: turn on the win light every pass down the track and take home a second consecutive NHRA Funny Car Championship.

The reigning champion has a 101-point lead on the strength of nine event wins, three runner-up finishes and seven No. 1 qualifying positions in the previous 19 races of the 2025 season. Those stats merely add to last year’s championship stats when he won eight races, finished runner-up four times, and was the No. 1 Qualifier a record 15 times … in his rookie Funny Car season.

The 2025 NHRA Funny Car point standings heading into the season finale are: Austin Prock, 2,594; Matt Hagan, 2,493; Jack Beckman, 2,416; Ron Capps, 2,370; Daniel Wilkerson, 2,369; Paul Lee, 2,289; Chad Green, 2,288; Cruz Pedregon, 2,283; Spencer Hyde, 2,272; Bob Tasca III (2,264).

Notes

• No matter what Matt Hagan does, Prock can wrap up his second straight championship by reaching the semifinals at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals. 
• Prock had earned the No. 1 qualifier in his last two appearances at Pomona and is the track record holder for ET (3.804 seconds) and speed (341.68 mph), standards he established at last year’s Finals.  The speed is the national record as well.
• John Force Racing drivers have won 34 times at Pomona … 31 times in Funny Car, twice in Top Fuel (Brittany Force, 2017; Austin Prock, 2022) and once in Top Alcohol Dragster (Ashley Force Hood, 2004) … 15 of those wins have come in the Finals.

Quotes

With a win and four runner-up finishes at Pomona since just 2019, what is it that’s created the strong list of runs there so early in your career?

“I’ve got a pretty good streak of efforts there. Obviously, I’d like all those runner-up finishes to be wins but our package in both Top Fuel and in Funny Car has been really good there and that place has a special place in my heart. As a kid growing up around the sport, it was always a treat to go out to Pomona, California, and see my dad or family race for a world championship. I’d be plenty happy with at least a runner-up finish there this year to solidify us as world champion so, hopefully, we can have another strong effort there this year.”

Have you put the runner-up finish at Las Vegas behind you or are you using it as is fuel for Pomona?

“Well, it definitely stung not getting the win. Like I said afterward, that would’ve wrapped pretty much wrapped up the championship. So, the fact that we have to go into Pomona and make sure we don’t stumble is a little bit more stressful than we’d like, but we still do have a 101-point lead.  In any other circumstance that you rolled into Pomona with a 101-point lead, you’d be ecstatic, but the fact that we had the opportunity to just put it to bed and we missed it just stinks. But it is behind us. All we can do is just keep moving forward. I mean, what we did at Dallas was exactly what we needed to. We just missed the final little cherry on top. Matt Hagan’s team did an outstanding job. I had a gut feeling rolling in there that morning that we were going to have to go to the finals because Hagan was going to the finals and it worked out just how I thought it would and just come up short. That was just one of those runs that just wasn’t meant to be. I feel like if we could drag it back up there, it would go right down the racetrack, so I don’t think we need to change our approach or anything.”

What would it mean to you and your team to win back-to-back championships? 

“It would be huge, and it would put me in a pretty elite group of NHRA drivers to win back-to-back championships. I think there’s only seven pro drivers that have ever done it, or I would be the seventh, so that’s a pretty huge accolade that would really boost my career. But it’s every guy on this team. Everyone but one is the same as last year so to add that to their résumé would be unbelievable. I’m really proud of the team and the fact that we even are in the talk of becoming two-time world champs Is pretty incredible. I thought a lot last week in Las Vegas that the pressure you feel when you’re racing for these championships is a privilege. Kids just dream of trying to be in a position like this and the fact that we’re looking at possible back -to-back years is a pretty cool feeling.”

What are your thoughts about Brittany Force as a teammate and what she’s meant to the NHRA?

“She’s huge in NHRA. She’s got the last name, she’s the winningest female in the in the history of Top Fuel and is a two-time world champion and she’s been a great teammate to me. I don’t know what driving one of these race cars is like without her by my side. She was my first teammate, and she’s been my teammate ever since and we’ve you become great friends.  I’m going to miss seeing her at the racetrack. I’m going to miss our conversations, and the sport is going to feel her absence. I don’t know if everyone quite understands the impact that she has on the sport. I go to appearances with her, and people lose their mind to see Britney Force. So yeah, it’s going be different. I’m not looking forward to not having her by my side signing autographs and cracking jokes. It’s going to be different, but change is good sometimes and I’m excited for what’s coming in her life because she’s going to be a great mother.”

In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Statistics

Year	Result	Qualified	Round Record
2019 (TF)	1st round	10th	0-1
2020 (TF)	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2021	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2022 (TF)	Winner	5th	4-1
2023 (TF)	2nd round	1st	5-2
2024 (FC)	Runner-up	1st	8-3

Wins: 1 (2022 – TF)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 2 (2023 – TF, 2024 – FC)

Quickest time: 3.804 seconds, Nov. 16, 2024

Fastest speed: 341.68 mph, Nov. 17, 2024

Starts: 4

Final rounds: 2

Won-Lost Record: 8-3

Track records: 3.804 seconds by Austin Prock, Nov. 16, 2024; 341.68 mph by Austin Prock, Nov. 17, 2024

Track & TV Schedules

Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. PT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.

Television coverage begins Friday, Nov. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. ET on FS1. Sunday’s coverage on FS1 includes a second qualifying show from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET and final-round coverage from 5-8 p.m. ET.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Brittany Force will step out of the seat of her Monster Energy Top Fuel Dragster for the final time at the conclusion of the Nov. 13-16 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Nationals at her home track In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragway to blaze a new personal path with her husband Bobby but the accomplishments she achieved with her John Force Racing team will be etched in the history books.

Here are just some of the statistics: two-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion (2017, 2022); 2013 NHRA Rookie of the Year; 19 event titles, making her the winningest female Top Fuel driver in NHRA history; 21 runner-up finishes; 319 round wins; the elapsed time national record (3.623 seconds); the national record speed (343.51 mph); the first driver in NHRA history to eclipse 340 mph (April 25, 2025); 12 runs at more than 340 mph; reset the national speed record four times in 2025 alone.

She has one more race at Pomona Dragway, where it all began, to add to those already amazing numbers.

The 2025 NHRA Top Fuel point standings heading into the season finale are: Doug Kalitta, 2,607; Shawn Langdon, 2,463; Justin Ashley, 2,444, Brittany Force, 2,415; Tony Stewart, 2,364; Clay Milliken, 2,335; Steve Torrence, 2,297; Shawn Reed, 2,290; Antron Brown, 2,275; Josh Hart, 2,185.

Notes

• Force made her Top Fuel debut at the 2013 Winternationals at Pomona, qualifying 15th before losing a first round match to Brandon Bernstein. 
• Force earned her only trip to the winners’ circle at the 2017 NHRA Finals, a win that secured the first of her two series championships. 
• In addition to eight No. 1 starts at Pomona in Top Fuel, Force qualified No. 1 in Top Alcohol Dragster at the 2010 Winternationals
• John Force Racing drivers have won 34 times at Pomona … 31 times in Funny Car, twice in Top Fuel (Brittany Force, 2017; Austin Prock, 2022) and once in Top Alcohol Dragster (Ashley Force Hood, 2004) … 15 of those wins have come in the Finals

Quotes

What are your thoughts about the Las Vegas win, making you the winningest female Top Fuel driver ever, now that you’ve had some time to reflect on it?

Our victory in Las Vegas marked my 19th career win making me the winningest female in Top Fuel history. I’m so proud to share such a monumental win with my team and to have made a little bit of history last weekend. Becoming the winningest female in Top Fuel really makes me reflect on my career and how far I’ve come. 2013 was my rookie season and to now fast forward to 2 champions and 19 wins is unreal. I’m very thankful for my team, my family, the sponsors, JFR, NHRA and the racing community for making that possible.

You’re now just 48 points behind Langdon for 2nd place so talk about what it would mean to you and your team to achieve that position in the point standings?

My team’s goal has been to finish the 2025 season strong. Winning Las Vegas, our goal was met, but we still have one race left at the final race in Pomona. Our plan remains the same: to qualify in the Top 3 and to turn four win lights on on race day. 

What would a win at Pomona, your first home track, mean to you to close out at least the first part of your career?

A win in Pomona would be icing on the cake to an amazing 13-year ride. I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I know I’m leaving the door open to driving in the future. That is a decision ahead of me, once I get there. But finishing with a win at my home track would be incredibly special, and that is exactly what we will be chasing down. 

From a competition standpoint, will it be the two championships, the 19 or 20 wins, or the 340+ mph runs that people will remember most about you?

I hope, more than wins, people remember me as one of their favorite drivers … a driver who inspired people by driving my race car and doing what I love.

In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Statistics

Year	Result	Qualified	Round Record
2013	Semi-finals	8th	2-1
2014	DNQ	18th	2-1
2015	1st round	12th	2-2
2016	1st round	8th	2-3
2017	Winner	1st	6-3
2018	Semi-finals	3rd	8-4
2019	2nd round	8th	9-5
2020	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2021	1st round	13th	9-6
2022	Semi-finals	1st	11-7
2023	1st round	9th	11-8
2024	Semi-finals	1st	13-9

Number starts: 10

Wins: 1 (2017)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 3 (2017, 2022, 2024)

Event Round Record: 13-9

Quickest time: 3.641 seconds, Nov. 11, 2022

Fastest speed: 338.94 mph, Nov. 11, 2022

Event record: 3.631 seconds by Leah Pritchett, Nov. 10, 2018; Track record: 338.94 mph by Brittany Force, Nov. 11, 2022.

Track & TV Schedules

Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. PT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Brittany Force will step out of the seat of her Monster Energy Top Fuel Dragster for the final time at the conclusion of the Nov. 13-16 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Nationals at her home track In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragway to blaze a new personal path with her husband Bobby but the accomplishments she achieved with her John Force Racing team will be etched in the history books.

Here are just some of the statistics: two-time NHRA Top Fuel Champion (2017, 2022); 2013 NHRA Rookie of the Year; 19 event titles, making her the winningest female Top Fuel driver in NHRA history; 21 runner-up finishes; 319 round wins; the elapsed time national record (3.623 seconds); the national record speed (343.51 mph); the first driver in NHRA history to eclipse 340 mph (April 25, 2025); 12 runs at more than 340 mph; reset the national speed record four times in 2025 alone.

She has one more race at Pomona Dragway, where it all began, to add to those already amazing numbers.

The 2025 NHRA Top Fuel point standings heading into the season finale are: Doug Kalitta, 2,607; Shawn Langdon, 2,463; Justin Ashley, 2,444, Brittany Force, 2,415; Tony Stewart, 2,364; Clay Milliken, 2,335; Steve Torrence, 2,297; Shawn Reed, 2,290; Antron Brown, 2,275; Josh Hart, 2,185.

Notes

• Force made her Top Fuel debut at the 2013 Winternationals at Pomona, qualifying 15th before losing a first round match to Brandon Bernstein. 
• Force earned her only trip to the winners’ circle at the 2017 NHRA Finals, a win that secured the first of her two series championships. 
• In addition to eight No. 1 starts at Pomona in Top Fuel, Force qualified No. 1 in Top Alcohol Dragster at the 2010 Winternationals
• John Force Racing drivers have won 34 times at Pomona … 31 times in Funny Car, twice in Top Fuel (Brittany Force, 2017; Austin Prock, 2022) and once in Top Alcohol Dragster (Ashley Force Hood, 2004) … 15 of those wins have come in the Finals

Quotes

What are your thoughts about the Las Vegas win, making you the winningest female Top Fuel driver ever, now that you’ve had some time to reflect on it?

Our victory in Las Vegas marked my 19th career win making me the winningest female in Top Fuel history. I’m so proud to share such a monumental win with my team and to have made a little bit of history last weekend. Becoming the winningest female in Top Fuel really makes me reflect on my career and how far I’ve come. 2013 was my rookie season and to now fast forward to 2 champions and 19 wins is unreal. I’m very thankful for my team, my family, the sponsors, JFR, NHRA and the racing community for making that possible.

You’re now just 48 points behind Langdon for 2nd place so talk about what it would mean to you and your team to achieve that position in the point standings?

My team’s goal has been to finish the 2025 season strong. Winning Las Vegas, our goal was met, but we still have one race left at the final race in Pomona. Our plan remains the same: to qualify in the Top 3 and to turn four win lights on on race day. 

What would a win at Pomona, your first home track, mean to you to close out at least the first part of your career?

A win in Pomona would be icing on the cake to an amazing 13-year ride. I don’t know what the future holds for me, but I know I’m leaving the door open to driving in the future. That is a decision ahead of me, once I get there. But finishing with a win at my home track would be incredibly special, and that is exactly what we will be chasing down. 

From a competition standpoint, will it be the two championships, the 19 or 20 wins, or the 340+ mph runs that people will remember most about you?

I hope, more than wins, people remember me as one of their favorite drivers … a driver who inspired people by driving my race car and doing what I love.

In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Statistics

Year	Result	Qualified	Round Record
2013	Semi-finals	8th	2-1
2014	DNQ	18th	2-1
2015	1st round	12th	2-2
2016	1st round	8th	2-3
2017	Winner	1st	6-3
2018	Semi-finals	3rd	8-4
2019	2nd round	8th	9-5
2020	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete	Did Not Compete
2021	1st round	13th	9-6
2022	Semi-finals	1st	11-7
2023	1st round	9th	11-8
2024	Semi-finals	1st	13-9

Number starts: 10

Wins: 1 (2017)

No. 1 Qualifiers: 3 (2017, 2022, 2024)

Event Round Record: 13-9

Quickest time: 3.641 seconds, Nov. 11, 2022

Fastest speed: 338.94 mph, Nov. 11, 2022

Event record: 3.631 seconds by Leah Pritchett, Nov. 10, 2018; Track record: 338.94 mph by Brittany Force, Nov. 11, 2022.

Track & TV Schedules

Top Fuel and Funny Car qualifying will feature two rounds Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. PT, and the final two rounds on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT. Final eliminations are scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.

Television coverage begins Friday, Nov. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. ET on FS1. Sunday’s coverage on FS1 includes a second qualifying show from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET and final-round coverage from 5-8 p.m. ET.

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE Martinsville Speedway October 24-26, 2025

The playoff pressure has peaked as all three NASCAR national touring series will head to Martinsville Speedway to determine the four drivers that will have the chance to compete for the 2025 championship titles in each division.

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Chevrolet will enter the final elimination race of the playoffs as the only manufacturer with representation in the top-four of the playoff rankings across all three series. Despite a disappointing ending to his 400th career Cup Series start, Kyle Larson still managed to maintain a 36-point advantage over the cutline as he closes in on his pursuit for a second championship title in NASCAR’s top division. In the Xfinity Series, it’s an all-Chevrolet top-four with the JR Motorsports duo, Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier, leading the way with already guaranteed spots in the Championship Four. With three positions still up for grabs in the Craftsman Truck Series Championship Four, Team Chevy’s Rajah Caruth and Tyler Ankrum currently sit in positions above the cutline as the pair looks to make their first-ever Championship Four appearance.

Larson Inches Closer to Second Title AttemptWhile their streak of top-seven playoff finishes has come to an end, Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team is still among a top title contender – entering the Martinsville race weekend ranked fourth in the playoff standings with a 36-point cushion over the cutline. Since joining Hendrick Motorsports, the 33-year-old Elk Grove, California, native has turned one of his statistically weakest tracks into one of his strongest. Larson has earned top-six results in seven of his nine career Martinsville starts with the No. 5 team, including an active streak of six-straight. Among those results includes his first Martinsville triumph (Apr. 2023) and four podium appearances. On tracks measuring less than one-mile this season, Larson has tallied top-six results in three of the six events, including his dominate victory in the sport’s spring visit to Bristol Motor Speedway.

Hendrick Motorsports’ Martinsville History: Hendrick Motorsports’ storied NASCAR history took off at the very site of this weekend’s event. With Geoff Bodine behind the wheel, the Chevrolet organization made its first trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s top division at Martinsville Speedway (Apr. 1984). Now over 40 years later, Hendrick Motorsports has earned the title as the series’ winningest organization with 319 all-time victories, with 29 of those triumphs coming at Martinsville. In the series’ past 10 appearances at “The Paperclip”, it has been a Hendrick Motorsports-prepared Chevrolet that captured the iconic clock in half of those events, with all four of the organization’s current drivers claiming their first win at the track within that time span. The organization’s most recent Martinsville victory came alongside William Byron in April 2024, with the Charlotte, North Carolina, native leading the organization to a podium sweep with Kyle Larson (second) and Chase Elliott (third).

Byron Steady in the Season-Long Standings: While a rocky Round of Eight for William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team has put them in an unfavorable points position, a trip to Martinsville Speedway might just be what they need to make a third-straight Championship Four appearance. It’s been a season of consistency for the 27-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, native. Starting his 2025 campaign with a second-straight DAYTONA 500 title, Byron went on to score his first career regular-season championship and has yet to fall out of the top-six in the points ranking. There’s no better place to turn their playoffs around than at Martinsville Speedway, with the Team Chevy driver earning top-eight results in more than half of his career starts at the track. Byron is tied for second among the series’ active drivers with two Martinsville victories – both of which have come in the Next Gen era.

Elliott’s “Paperclip” Past: There’s one task at hand for Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team this weekend – a trip to victory lane. Sitting in a ‘must-win’ situation to compete for his second championship title, it’s a position that Elliott has been faced with and conquered once before. In 2020, the Dawsonville, Georgia, native turned a double-digit points deficit into a season-changing victory that led him to his first Championship Four appearance and his first career title in NASCAR’s top division. The victory kickstarted an exceptional 10-race run at Martinsville Speedway – earning eight top-10 results, including an active streak of three-straight finishes in the top-four.

Team Chevy Takeover in the Xfinity Series StandingsWith an already historic NASCAR Xfinity Series season in the making, Chevrolet enters the final elimination race of the playoffs in the best position possible – occupying all four positions above the cutline. Among those includes a pair of already guaranteed berths into the Championship Four with JR Motorsports’ Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier, with the teammates capitalizing on an already substantial points lead to solidify their title chances following the Talladega race last weekend. Since the elimination-style playoff format was introduced to the series in 2016, Chevrolet has been the only manufacturer to sweep the entire Championship Four lineup – accomplished for the first time in 2017 by JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing, with the pair of organizations having the opportunity to accomplish the feat for the Bowtie brand once again this season.

Love Boosts Back-to-Back Strong Points Runs: Sitting in the most comfortable points position heading into the Martinsville race weekend is Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love. Tapping into his Talladega prowess, the 20-year-old Menlo Park, California, native exactly doubled his points cushion to now 40-markers over the cutline as the Team Chevy driver sits just within reach of his first career Championship Four appearance. Yet another solid points day is all the No. 2 team needs to punch their ticket into the title-deciding race. With track position at a premium at Martinsville, Love’s qualifying strength at the Virginia short-track delivers just that. In his three career Martinsville starts, Love has started no worse than 11th, including back-to-back fourth-place qualifying efforts.

Hill, RCR Set for Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship Fight: Richard Childress Racing could be in position to fight for two championship titles at Phoenix Raceway next weekend. The superspeedway ace, Austin Hill, completed the Talladega season sweep – officially locking Richard Childress Racing into the Championship Four for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship. The victory marked Hill’s fourth of the season (second-most of the series) and his record-extending 10th all-time on the circuit’s drafting-style tracks. The 31-year-old Winston, Georgia, native will carry the momentum to yet another track where he’s found recent success. In the series’ spring visit to Martinsville Speedway, a last-lap pass saw the No. 21 team steal the checkered flag to deliver Richard Childress Racing its milestone 100th all-time Xfinity Series win – all of which have been earned under the Chevrolet banner.

Caruth, Ankrum Eyes First Title Opportunity The closest title battle lies within the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with three positions in the Championship Four still up for grabs. Surviving Talladega with a pair of top-10 finishes, Team Chevy’s Rajah Caruth and Tyler Ankrum were able to maintain their positions above the playoff cutline as they move one step closer to their first Championship Four appearances.

While the trip to Talladega put Daniel Hemric and Grant Enfinger in a ‘must-win’ position, the veterans will be able to lean on their past successes at Martinsville Speedway to keep their respective teams in title contention, with the drivers being two of the three remaining playoff contenders that are past Martinsville winners. For Hemric, that feat came earlier this season when the 34-year-old Kannapolis, North Carolina, native earned his first win with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.

Part Two of the 2025 ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ CampaignLast weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, the pink Corvette Stingray made its on-track debut as the NASCAR Cup Series’ official pace vehicle for the first of two races in the 2025 ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ campaign. Driving donations for the initiative, every caution lap the pink Corvette Stingray completes in the two participating races generates a donation of $500 (up to $25,000). A special addition was added to this year’s campaign with Chevrolet also pledging to donate an additional $1,500 (up to $25,000) for each Team Chevy driver that earns a top-10 finish at Talladega and Martinsville. With 28 caution laps made and one Team Chevy top-10 finisher at Talladega, the current campaign total sits at $15,500 heading into the Martinsville race weekend.

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 34 NASCAR Cup Series races complete: Wins: 14Poles: 12Laps Led: 3,624Top-Fives: 61Top-10s: 136Stage Wins: 25

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 31 NASCAR Xfinity Series races complete: Wins: 25Poles: 20Laps Led: 3,674Top-Fives: 106Top-10s: 206Stage Wins: 47

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 23 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races complete: Wins: 6Poles: 2Laps Led: 956Top-Fives: 47Top-10s: 106Stage Wins: 8

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet will serve as the official pace vehicle for the tripleheader weekend at Martinsville Speedway: NASCAR Cup Series: Specially-themed pink Corvette Stingray in support of the American Cancer Society and its ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ initiative NASCAR Xfinity Series: Silverado RSTNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Silverado RST ·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway:  Kyle Busch – two wins (2016 & 2017)William Byron – two wins (2022 & 2024)Kyle Larson – one win (2023)Alex Bowman – one win (2021) Chase Elliott – one win (2020) ·        In 153 NASCAR Cup Series races at Martinsville Speedway, Chevrolet has recorded 61 victories and 56 pole wins – both of which are series-leading records. Among those victories includes victories in three of the seven races contested in the Next Gen era at the track – earned by current playoff drivers William Byron and Kyle Larson.  ·        Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 14 of the 34 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.  ·        In 142 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 66 victories – a winning percentage of 46.5%. ·        With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 880 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of Eight: Elimination RaceXfinity 500Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m. ET(NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)  NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of Eight: Elimination RaceIAA and Ritchie Bros. 250Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs Round of Eight: Elimination RaceSlim Jim 200Friday, October 24, 6 p.m. ET(FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletThis weekend is another anniversary of the “Hail Melon” and it now seems people can final see the car in person?“So many people have asked where the Hail Melon car is at and if it’s going to be on display. We installed it in the Trackhouse lobby a few months ago. We also got a piece of the wall from track and put the car up against the wall to recreate the moment. Its on display for everyone to see and take pictures with. It’s fun to have that piece of history in the lobby for everyone to see.” Do you enjoy going to Martinsville?“Martinsville has been pretty good to me since driving for Trackhouse. Obviously, I’ve had one of the biggest moments of my career there but we’ve been consistently strong there over the last few years. Whatever Phil Surgen does to the car it really fits my driving style there. I can remember going to race at Martinsville just a few years with a car that had parts and pieces the other teams were throwing away, so I’ve definitely come a long way and it’s so much fun to drive a fast car at Martinsville. I enjoy driving to the track instead of getting on a plane and flying. It’s a great drive, especially in the fall with all of the leaves changing and then you arrive in Martinsville and the track sits down the hill, it’s really cool.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletShort track racing has been the highlight of the season for the No. 3 team. While Richmond Raceway is much different than Martinsville Speedway, do you have confidence going into that race with a shot at a good result?“I love short tracks, and Martinsville Speedway has been solid for us over the years. We have had opportunities to run really well there. One of the first Next Gen races there, I had a shot to win and ran third or fourth. You have hard braking and it’s hard to get around that little paperclip. It’s a fun track to race at.”   Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat is your outlook heading to Martinsville?“Martinsville is always a challenge. The No. 7 guys have been working hard to improve our performance there, and I appreciate the effort they put in all year. I want to thank NationsGuard for their continued support and I hope we can put together a strong run this weekend.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Martinsville is a racetrack that’s been challenging to us over the last couple years with this car. We’ve made some gains there, so I’m looking forward to getting on track to see if we’ve found more speed. I thought in the spring, we had some positive takeaways. We’re looking to build off what we learned in the spring and keep working hard to finish these last two races strong.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“Talladega didn’t turn out the way we had hoped, but we’re excited to have Jack Link’s back on the car this weekend at Martinsville.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat do you remember about your first start and your most recent start at Martinsville Speedway?“My first start, I remember it was cold. It started snowing. I thought that I was just cold and that’s why I was shaking. I told myself that it wasn’t because of nerves. Then my last fall Martinsville start was my 500th cup start, so, it was fun to be my first and 500th start. Mostly because my career’s been fairly tough, you know. It’s hard to stay in a seat and it’s so hard to stay in this sport. So, when I made my 500th start, I felt like that was a really big accomplishment, because in the beginning, it didn’t feel like I would get to 100, let alone 500.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat makes the fall Martinsville race more intense than the spring?“I think we will see a lot of what we saw in the spring, but turned up another notch. It is 100 laps longer, meaning 100 more laps for you to manage your temper as guys are running into you. Since it is the Championship 4 cut, you have six guys who are going to do everything possible to transfer, alongside 30 other guys who want to get a win as the season winds down. The race will be unpredictable, and no spot on the track is safe, front or back of the field, pit road, or the tricky asphalt-to-concrete transitions into the turn. We just have to run our race and focus on our strategy. We’ve improved on every track type this year, so there’s no reason we can’t survive the Martinsville chaos and finish the season out strong.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhy is Martinsville Speedway an oval that seems to come a bit more natural to you?“It’s still difficult but there is more downshift and a bit more technique with braking, and how you can use your tools and how you get the car into the corners. I am able to influence it (the car) a little more as a driver, unlike, the big ovals. You still see the regular oval drivers that are amazing at Martinsville. It’s a tough track. I got a decent result there last year, 12th, with some strategy. It’s a crazy race, I really enjoy racing there.” How eager are you to check off a Cup Series Oval win?“Yes, but I have to earn it. It’s hard to say I don’t have an oval win yet, but there are a lot of drivers in the field that don’t have a Cup (series) oval win, so I’m not alone. I know I still have a lot of work to do to get better on ovals. I feel like we’ve made some big steps the last couple of months, and we’ve had some really good runs going, but obviously want to get that oval win.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow challenging is racing at Martinsville Speedway?“I like Martinsville a lot. It’s a tricky little track but it’s amazing. I have had great runs and very bad runs there. The track at Martinsville changes so much because of temperature and rubber buildup and it might be our most temperature-driven racetrack. You have to base your plans on history. That’s why you see the same guys running well there all the time. Martinsville is really tough because you are in traffic all day long. Guys around you and bumping and shoving and it’s easy to lose patience and do something that can ruin your day. Qualifying well there is huge because track position and pit selection are very important. It’s critical to have a good pit stall because pit road there is so challenging there.”    Connor Zilisch, No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet“I love Martinsville. It’s definitely a driver’s track and you have to hustle the car. I just like short track racing a lot. It’s one of the skills that you have to gain as a driver and a lot of guys struggle with it that are really talented. The last time we were at Martinsville we qualified on the pole and led over 100 laps and had a really good chance of winning until chaos ensued. That is just part of Martinsville and something that you have to expect, especially with it being a cutoff race. It’s tough to expect what to happen but sometimes you have to go in there with the mindset of you have to be the aggressor and force other people to make mistakes.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 43First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2024 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Drivers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 33First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021) Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2025 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 14Poles: 12Laps Led: 3,624Top-Fives: 61Top-10s: 136Stage Wins: 25 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet Race Wins: 880 (1949 to date)Poles Won to Date: 765Laps Led to Date: 256,335Top-Fives to Date: 4,430Top-10s to Date: 9,143                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,214           Chevrolet: 880           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 846                                                                                          Ford: 746           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 203

TEAM CHEVY ADVANCEMartinsville SpeedwayOctober 24-26, 2025

The playoff pressure has peaked as all three NASCAR national touring series will head to Martinsville Speedway to determine the four drivers that will have the chance to compete for the 2025 championship titles in each division.

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Chevrolet will enter the final elimination race of the playoffs as the only manufacturer with representation in the top-four of the playoff rankings across all three series. Despite a disappointing ending to his 400th career Cup Series start, Kyle Larson still managed to maintain a 36-point advantage over the cutline as he closes in on his pursuit for a second championship title in NASCAR’s top division. In the Xfinity Series, it’s an all-Chevrolet top-four with the JR Motorsports duo, Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier, leading the way with already guaranteed spots in the Championship Four. With three positions still up for grabs in the Craftsman Truck Series Championship Four, Team Chevy’s Rajah Caruth and Tyler Ankrum currently sit in positions above the cutline as the pair looks to make their first-ever Championship Four appearance.

Larson Inches Closer to Second Title AttemptWhile their streak of top-seven playoff finishes has come to an end, Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team is still among a top title contender – entering the Martinsville race weekend ranked fourth in the playoff standings with a 36-point cushion over the cutline. Since joining Hendrick Motorsports, the 33-year-old Elk Grove, California, native has turned one of his statistically weakest tracks into one of his strongest. Larson has earned top-six results in seven of his nine career Martinsville starts with the No. 5 team, including an active streak of six-straight. Among those results includes his first Martinsville triumph (Apr. 2023) and four podium appearances. On tracks measuring less than one-mile this season, Larson has tallied top-six results in three of the six events, including his dominate victory in the sport’s spring visit to Bristol Motor Speedway.

Hendrick Motorsports’ Martinsville History: Hendrick Motorsports’ storied NASCAR history took off at the very site of this weekend’s event. With Geoff Bodine behind the wheel, the Chevrolet organization made its first trip to victory lane in NASCAR’s top division at Martinsville Speedway (Apr. 1984). Now over 40 years later, Hendrick Motorsports has earned the title as the series’ winningest organization with 319 all-time victories, with 29 of those triumphs coming at Martinsville. In the series’ past 10 appearances at “The Paperclip”, it has been a Hendrick Motorsports-prepared Chevrolet that captured the iconic clock in half of those events, with all four of the organization’s current drivers claiming their first win at the track within that time span. The organization’s most recent Martinsville victory came alongside William Byron in April 2024, with the Charlotte, North Carolina, native leading the organization to a podium sweep with Kyle Larson (second) and Chase Elliott (third).

Byron Steady in the Season-Long Standings: While a rocky Round of Eight for William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team has put them in an unfavorable points position, a trip to Martinsville Speedway might just be what they need to make a third-straight Championship Four appearance. It’s been a season of consistency for the 27-year-old Charlotte, North Carolina, native. Starting his 2025 campaign with a second-straight DAYTONA 500 title, Byron went on to score his first career regular-season championship and has yet to fall out of the top-six in the points ranking. There’s no better place to turn their playoffs around than at Martinsville Speedway, with the Team Chevy driver earning top-eight results in more than half of his career starts at the track. Byron is tied for second among the series’ active drivers with two Martinsville victories – both of which have come in the Next Gen era.

Elliott’s “Paperclip” Past: There’s one task at hand for Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team this weekend – a trip to victory lane. Sitting in a ‘must-win’ situation to compete for his second championship title, it’s a position that Elliott has been faced with and conquered once before. In 2020, the Dawsonville, Georgia, native turned a double-digit points deficit into a season-changing victory that led him to his first Championship Four appearance and his first career title in NASCAR’s top division. The victory kickstarted an exceptional 10-race run at Martinsville Speedway – earning eight top-10 results, including an active streak of three-straight finishes in the top-four.

Team Chevy Takeover in the Xfinity Series StandingsWith an already historic NASCAR Xfinity Series season in the making, Chevrolet enters the final elimination race of the playoffs in the best position possible – occupying all four positions above the cutline. Among those includes a pair of already guaranteed berths into the Championship Four with JR Motorsports’ Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier, with the teammates capitalizing on an already substantial points lead to solidify their title chances following the Talladega race last weekend. Since the elimination-style playoff format was introduced to the series in 2016, Chevrolet has been the only manufacturer to sweep the entire Championship Four lineup – accomplished for the first time in 2017 by JR Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing, with the pair of organizations having the opportunity to accomplish the feat for the Bowtie brand once again this season.

Love Boosts Back-to-Back Strong Points Runs: Sitting in the most comfortable points position heading into the Martinsville race weekend is Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love. Tapping into his Talladega prowess, the 20-year-old Menlo Park, California, native exactly doubled his points cushion to now 40-markers over the cutline as the Team Chevy driver sits just within reach of his first career Championship Four appearance. Yet another solid points day is all the No. 2 team needs to punch their ticket into the title-deciding race. With track position at a premium at Martinsville, Love’s qualifying strength at the Virginia short-track delivers just that. In his three career Martinsville starts, Love has started no worse than 11th, including back-to-back fourth-place qualifying efforts.

Hill, RCR Set for Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship Fight: Richard Childress Racing could be in position to fight for two championship titles at Phoenix Raceway next weekend. The superspeedway ace, Austin Hill, completed the Talladega season sweep – officially locking Richard Childress Racing into the Championship Four for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner’s Championship. The victory marked Hill’s fourth of the season (second-most of the series) and his record-extending 10th all-time on the circuit’s drafting-style tracks. The 31-year-old Winston, Georgia, native will carry the momentum to yet another track where he’s found recent success. In the series’ spring visit to Martinsville Speedway, a last-lap pass saw the No. 21 team steal the checkered flag to deliver Richard Childress Racing its milestone 100th all-time Xfinity Series win – all of which have been earned under the Chevrolet banner.

Caruth, Ankrum Eyes First Title Opportunity The closest title battle lies within the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with three positions in the Championship Four still up for grabs. Surviving Talladega with a pair of top-10 finishes, Team Chevy’s Rajah Caruth and Tyler Ankrum were able to maintain their positions above the playoff cutline as they move one step closer to their first Championship Four appearances.

While the trip to Talladega put Daniel Hemric and Grant Enfinger in a ‘must-win’ position, the veterans will be able to lean on their past successes at Martinsville Speedway to keep their respective teams in title contention, with the drivers being two of the three remaining playoff contenders that are past Martinsville winners. For Hemric, that feat came earlier this season when the 34-year-old Kannapolis, North Carolina, native earned his first win with McAnally-Hilgemann Racing.

Part Two of the 2025 ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ CampaignLast weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, the pink Corvette Stingray made its on-track debut as the NASCAR Cup Series’ official pace vehicle for the first of two races in the 2025 ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ campaign. Driving donations for the initiative, every caution lap the pink Corvette Stingray completes in the two participating races generates a donation of $500 (up to $25,000). A special addition was added to this year’s campaign with Chevrolet also pledging to donate an additional $1,500 (up to $25,000) for each Team Chevy driver that earns a top-10 finish at Talladega and Martinsville. With 28 caution laps made and one Team Chevy top-10 finisher at Talladega, the current campaign total sits at $15,500 heading into the Martinsville race weekend.

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 34 NASCAR Cup Series races complete: Wins: 14Poles: 12Laps Led: 3,624Top-Fives: 61Top-10s: 136Stage Wins: 25

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 31 NASCAR Xfinity Series races complete: Wins: 25Poles: 20Laps Led: 3,674Top-Fives: 106Top-10s: 206Stage Wins: 47

Chevrolet’s season statistics with 23 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races complete: Wins: 6Poles: 2Laps Led: 956Top-Fives: 47Top-10s: 106Stage Wins: 8

BOWTIE BULLETS:·        Chevrolet will serve as the official pace vehicle for the tripleheader weekend at Martinsville Speedway: NASCAR Cup Series: Specially-themed pink Corvette Stingray in support of the American Cancer Society and its ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ initiative NASCAR Xfinity Series: Silverado RSTNASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Silverado RST ·        Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Martinsville Speedway:  Kyle Busch – two wins (2016 & 2017)William Byron – two wins (2022 & 2024)Kyle Larson – one win (2023)Alex Bowman – one win (2021) Chase Elliott – one win (2020) ·        In 153 NASCAR Cup Series races at Martinsville Speedway, Chevrolet has recorded 61 victories and 56 pole wins – both of which are series-leading records. Among those victories includes victories in three of the seven races contested in the Next Gen era at the track – earned by current playoff drivers William Byron and Kyle Larson.  ·        Chevrolet has earned at least half of the top-10 finishing results in 14 of the 34 points-paying races thus far this season, including a season-high seven top-10 finishes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.  ·        In 142 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 66 victories – a winning percentage of 46.5%. ·        With its 43 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 880 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Round of Eight: Elimination RaceXfinity 500Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m. ET(NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)  NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs Round of Eight: Elimination RaceIAA and Ritchie Bros. 250Saturday, October 25, at 7:30 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs Round of Eight: Elimination RaceSlim Jim 200Friday, October 24, 6 p.m. ET(FS1, NASCAR Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:Ross Chastain, No. 1 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletThis weekend is another anniversary of the “Hail Melon” and it now seems people can final see the car in person?“So many people have asked where the Hail Melon car is at and if it’s going to be on display. We installed it in the Trackhouse lobby a few months ago. We also got a piece of the wall from track and put the car up against the wall to recreate the moment. Its on display for everyone to see and take pictures with. It’s fun to have that piece of history in the lobby for everyone to see.” Do you enjoy going to Martinsville?“Martinsville has been pretty good to me since driving for Trackhouse. Obviously, I’ve had one of the biggest moments of my career there but we’ve been consistently strong there over the last few years. Whatever Phil Surgen does to the car it really fits my driving style there. I can remember going to race at Martinsville just a few years with a car that had parts and pieces the other teams were throwing away, so I’ve definitely come a long way and it’s so much fun to drive a fast car at Martinsville. I enjoy driving to the track instead of getting on a plane and flying. It’s a great drive, especially in the fall with all of the leaves changing and then you arrive in Martinsville and the track sits down the hill, it’s really cool.”   Austin Dillon, No. 3 Richard Childress Racing ChevroletShort track racing has been the highlight of the season for the No. 3 team. While Richmond Raceway is much different than Martinsville Speedway, do you have confidence going into that race with a shot at a good result?“I love short tracks, and Martinsville Speedway has been solid for us over the years. We have had opportunities to run really well there. One of the first Next Gen races there, I had a shot to win and ran third or fourth. You have hard braking and it’s hard to get around that little paperclip. It’s a fun track to race at.”   Justin Haley, No. 7 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat is your outlook heading to Martinsville?“Martinsville is always a challenge. The No. 7 guys have been working hard to improve our performance there, and I appreciate the effort they put in all year. I want to thank NationsGuard for their continued support and I hope we can put together a strong run this weekend.”   AJ Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet“Martinsville is a racetrack that’s been challenging to us over the last couple years with this car. We’ve made some gains there, so I’m looking forward to getting on track to see if we’ve found more speed. I thought in the spring, we had some positive takeaways. We’re looking to build off what we learned in the spring and keep working hard to finish these last two races strong.”   Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 47 Hyak Motorsports Chevrolet“Talladega didn’t turn out the way we had hoped, but we’re excited to have Jack Link’s back on the car this weekend at Martinsville.”   Michael McDowell, No. 71 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat do you remember about your first start and your most recent start at Martinsville Speedway?“My first start, I remember it was cold. It started snowing. I thought that I was just cold and that’s why I was shaking. I told myself that it wasn’t because of nerves. Then my last fall Martinsville start was my 500th cup start, so, it was fun to be my first and 500th start. Mostly because my career’s been fairly tough, you know. It’s hard to stay in a seat and it’s so hard to stay in this sport. So, when I made my 500th start, I felt like that was a really big accomplishment, because in the beginning, it didn’t feel like I would get to 100, let alone 500.”   Carson Hocevar, No. 77 Spire Motorsports ChevroletWhat makes the fall Martinsville race more intense than the spring?“I think we will see a lot of what we saw in the spring, but turned up another notch. It is 100 laps longer, meaning 100 more laps for you to manage your temper as guys are running into you. Since it is the Championship 4 cut, you have six guys who are going to do everything possible to transfer, alongside 30 other guys who want to get a win as the season winds down. The race will be unpredictable, and no spot on the track is safe, front or back of the field, pit road, or the tricky asphalt-to-concrete transitions into the turn. We just have to run our race and focus on our strategy. We’ve improved on every track type this year, so there’s no reason we can’t survive the Martinsville chaos and finish the season out strong.”   Shane van Gisbergen, No. 88 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletWhy is Martinsville Speedway an oval that seems to come a bit more natural to you?“It’s still difficult but there is more downshift and a bit more technique with braking, and how you can use your tools and how you get the car into the corners. I am able to influence it (the car) a little more as a driver, unlike, the big ovals. You still see the regular oval drivers that are amazing at Martinsville. It’s a tough track. I got a decent result there last year, 12th, with some strategy. It’s a crazy race, I really enjoy racing there.” How eager are you to check off a Cup Series Oval win?“Yes, but I have to earn it. It’s hard to say I don’t have an oval win yet, but there are a lot of drivers in the field that don’t have a Cup (series) oval win, so I’m not alone. I know I still have a lot of work to do to get better on ovals. I feel like we’ve made some big steps the last couple of months, and we’ve had some really good runs going, but obviously want to get that oval win.”   Daniel Suarez, No. 99 Trackhouse Racing ChevroletHow challenging is racing at Martinsville Speedway?“I like Martinsville a lot. It’s a tricky little track but it’s amazing. I have had great runs and very bad runs there. The track at Martinsville changes so much because of temperature and rubber buildup and it might be our most temperature-driven racetrack. You have to base your plans on history. That’s why you see the same guys running well there all the time. Martinsville is really tough because you are in traffic all day long. Guys around you and bumping and shoving and it’s easy to lose patience and do something that can ruin your day. Qualifying well there is huge because track position and pit selection are very important. It’s critical to have a good pit stall because pit road there is so challenging there.”    Connor Zilisch, No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet“I love Martinsville. It’s definitely a driver’s track and you have to hustle the car. I just like short track racing a lot. It’s one of the skills that you have to gain as a driver and a lot of guys struggle with it that are really talented. The last time we were at Martinsville we qualified on the pole and led over 100 laps and had a really good chance of winning until chaos ensued. That is just part of Martinsville and something that you have to expect, especially with it being a cutoff race. It’s tough to expect what to happen but sometimes you have to go in there with the mindset of you have to be the aggressor and force other people to make mistakes.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 43First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15)Most recent: 2024 Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Drivers Championships:Total (1949-2024): 33First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005-11)Most recent: Kyle Larson (2021) Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020, 2021 Event Victories:Record for total race wins in single season: 26 (2007)                2025 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 14Poles: 12Laps Led: 3,624Top-Fives: 61Top-10s: 136Stage Wins: 25 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet Race Wins: 880 (1949 to date)Poles Won to Date: 765Laps Led to Date: 256,335Top-Fives to Date: 4,430Top-10s to Date: 9,143                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,214           Chevrolet: 880           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 846                                                                                          Ford: 746           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 203

The final weekend before World Finals puts the spotlight on America’s HeartlandPARK CITY, KS (October 22, 2025) – The 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series campaign is winding down with only five races remaining in the 48th season of showcasing the country’s best Sprint Car drivers.This weekend’s agenda is a trip to the country’s Heartland and fires off at 81 Speedway in Wichita, KS on Friday, Oct. 24. The 3/8-mile dirt track has hosted the World of Outlaws on 15 occasions, including once in each of the past two years.Then, it’s a drive from the “Sunflower State” down to the “Sooner State” where Colcord, OK’s Arrowhead Speedway awaits to host the seventh running of the Jason Johnson Classic presented by FK Rod Ends on Saturday, Oct. 25. The night is all about honoring one of the best men to ever grace the sport of Sprint Car racing. Jason Johnson embodied professionalism as he built Jason Johnson Racing from the ground up and, powered by passion, grew his organization into one of the sport’s top teams. The drivers will battle for the honor of being known as a Jason Johnson Classic champion and a $20,000 payday at the Oklahoma oval.What started with Florida in February continues to motor toward a conclusion at The Dirt Track at Charlotte’s World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 5-8).BUY 81 SPEEDWAY TICKETS HERE BUY JASON JOHNSON CLASSIC TICKETS HEREWATCH LIVE ON DIRTVisionLet’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:ONE WICHITA WINNER: The odds favor 81 Speedway fans seeing a new face in the track’s Victory Lane on Friday. Only one former World of Outlaws winner at the Kansas track is expected to be in the pit area.It’s no surprise that the lone victor is Donny Schatz. A pair of his 316 career wins have come at 81. The Fargo, ND driver topped back-to-back Series visits separated by 11 years (2006 & 2017). He’s one of three multi-time winners alongside Sammy Swindell (six) and Rico Abreu (two).Schatz badly wants a third 81 trophy Friday as sand continues to fall in the hourglass of his chances at making sure he ends the season with at least one win. He’s won a World of Outlaws race in 27 consecutive seasons, and a 28th would tie Steve Kinser for the longest streak ever.RACIN’ FOR THE RAGIN’ CAJUN: There’s one simple goal for Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnon Racing team on Saturday: win. They’ve got no interest in settling for second or any other position.The JJR team won the event once before, and in the most storybook fashion possible. David Gravel took the No. 41 to Victory Lane in the inaugural running at Lake Ozark Speedway in 2019.This weekend will mark Macedo’s fifth Jason Johnson Classic since joining the “Ragin’ Cajun’s” team. He was fifth with them in 2021. When the event shifted to 81 Speedway in 2023, Macedo came one spot away from victory. The Lemoore, CA native finished fifth last year when it moved to its current home of Arrowhead.KNOCKING ON THE DOOR: Donny Schatz might be the only current World of Outlaws competitor with an 81 Speedway victory, but don’t be surprised if David Gravel adds his name to that list on Friday.The defending Series champion has done everything but win in three appearances at the 3/8 mile. It began with a drive from seventh to third in his 2017 track debut with CJB Motorsports. Gravel returned in 2023 with his current Big Game Motorsports team, and the result was the same – the final step of the podium. The Watertown, CT native climbed a spot last year with an 81 runner-up.Gravel and the No. 2 crew have had speed everywhere they’ve been this year as they continue to close on another title. They’ve been on the podium in more the half of the races with 38 top threes in 65 Features. Gravel’s average finish is a stellar 3.89. His 16 wins also lead the Series.PARITY PATTERN: Parity has been the theme through six runnings of the Jason Johnson Classic as we’ve seen six different winners, and two of them will be in attendance Saturday at Arrowhead, aiming to break the trend.As mentioned above, David Gravel claimed the first edition in 2019. He wheeled from sixth to second in his Arrowhead debut last year, narrowly missing out on becoming the first repeat winner.Sheldon Haudenschild is the defending event champion. He and Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing took home the trophy and $20,000 check last year as Haudenschild debuted at Arrowhead. The Wooster, OH native enters this weekend with the momentum of an Angell Park victory on Sunday and gets his first shot at a second Jason Johnson Classic triumph.BATTLES BREWING: With only five races to go, several spots in the points are all but locked up, but a few battles rage on for fans to watch unfold.The one with the most stakes is between Carson Macedo and Logan Schuchart. Macedo sits third but has Schuchart within striking distance with 62 markers separating the two. A recent expired engine on the JJR No. 41 at Lincoln Speedway tightened the gap. Schuchart and the Shark Racing team have been stout in the season’s second half, finishing worse than seventh only once in the last 22 races.Donny Schatz has fought some struggles as he’s spent time in four different cars since separating from Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing in August. Those coupled with a surge from Bill Balog have brought the “North Pole Nightmare” to Schatz’s tail tank for sixth in points as 48 points are between the two. Balog has 14 top 10s in the last 18 races, including four podiums.Garet Williamson has all but locked up the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year, but Cole Macedo is making a late run at the season’s second-best rookie spot. The Californian has trimmed the margin between himself and Chris Windom to 24 markers. It’s been an up-and-down campaign for Macedo aboard the TwoC Racing No. 2C, but he’s found his footing in recent weeks with five top 10s in his last seven Features.Windom and Macedo aren’t the only rookies with a spot to settle as Zach Hampton has a slim 32-point lead over Skylar Gee.THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE  Friday, Oct. 24 at 81 Speedway in Park City, KS Saturday, Oct. 25 at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, OKON THE INTERNET World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series X – @WorldofOutlaws Instagram – @WoOSprint Facebook – Facebook.com/WorldofOutlawsSprintCarSeries YouTube – Youtube.com/WorldofOutlaws DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com – Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/monthCURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (68/73 Races): 1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (8916 PTS) 2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-138 PTS) 3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-298 PTS) 4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-360 PTS) 5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-564 PTS) 6. Donny Schatz – Sides Motorsports No. 15 (-862 PTS) 7. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-910 PTS) 8. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-1148 PTS) 9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1274 PTS) 10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1296 PTS)NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):  16 Wins – David Gravel 11 Wins – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo 4 Wins – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sheldon Haudenschild 3 Wins – Rico Abreu, Bill Balog 2 Wins – Logan Schuchart 1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Ryan Timms, Dale Blaney, Chase Dietz SPLIT-FIELD PRELIM NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers): 1 Win – Ryan Timms, Kyle Larson, David GravelFEATURE LAPS LED (29 Drivers): 396 Laps – David Gravel 321 Laps – Michael Kofoid 314 Laps – Carson Macedo 175 Laps – Bill Balog 167 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 127 Laps – Anthony Macri 108 Laps – Logan Schuchart 98 Laps – Kyle Larson 82 Laps – Rico Abreu 62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi 50 Laps – Ryan Timms 33 Laps – Kerry Madsen 31 Laps – Corey Day 27 Laps – Emerson Axsom 26 Laps – Cole Macedo 20 Laps – Dale Blaney 17 Laps – Brad Sweet 15 Laps – Spencer Bayston 14 Laps – Dylan Westbrook 12 Laps – Conner Morrell 11 Laps – Jordan Thomas 9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel 5 Laps – Christopher Thram 4 Laps – Kaleb Montgomery, Chase Dietz 1 Lap – Donny Schatz, Garet WilliamsonSIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (24 Drivers): 23 Quick Times – David Gravel 7 Quick Times – Carson Macedo 6 Quick Times – Rico Abreu 3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid 2 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri 1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Aaron Reutzel, Chase Dietz, Donny Schatz, Zach Hampton, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Bill Balog, Lance Dewease, Brad Sweet, Ashton Torgerson, Cole MacedoHEAT RACE WINNERS (61 Drivers):  42 Heat Wins – David Gravel 33 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo 20 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid 19 Heat Wins – Bill Balog 17 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild 13 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart 8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi 7 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri 6 Heat Wins – Chris Windom 5 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson 4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell, Rico Abreu, Emerson Axsom 3 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Christopher Thram, Cole Macedo 2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Zach Hampton, Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz, Lance Dewease 1 Heat Win – Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Danny Sams III, Jy Corbet, Tim Kaeding, Andy Pake, Kasey Jedrzejek, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Turner, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Landon Crawley, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Gage Pulkrabek, Tasker Phillips, Josh Schneiderman, Brady Bacon, Brandon Wimmer, Kerry Madsen, Mark Dobmeier, Spencer Bayston, Dale Blaney, Daison Pursley, Daryn Pittman, Darin Naida, Logan JulienTOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (74 Drivers): 54 Dashes – David Gravel 44 Dashes – Carson Macedo 34 Dashes – Michael Kofoid 31 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild 24 Dashes – Bill Balog 16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi 10 Dashes – Chris Windom, Emerson Axsom, Garet Williamson 9 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Cole Macedo 7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Donny Schatz 6 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Zach Hampton, Skylar Gee, Kerry Madsen 5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel, Hunter Schuerenberg, Danny Dietrich 4 Dashes – Conner Morrell, Brad Sweet, Ryan Timms, Chase Dietz 3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Parker Price-Miller, Ashton Torgerson, Christopher Thram, Spencer Bayston, Lance Dewease 2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Sam Henderson, Corey Day, D.J. Netto, Ryan Turner, Justin Whittall, Brent Marks 1 Dash – Justin Peck, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Lucas Wolfe, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Zane DeVault, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Cory Eliason, Andy Pake, Mark Dobmeier, Riley Goodno, Kaleb Montgomery, Dale Blaney, Daison Pursley, Daryn Pittman, Chad Trout, Brock Zearfoss, Darin Naida, Logan Julien, Bryce NorrisMICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (40 Drivers): 4 LCS Wins – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo 3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Ashton Torgerson, Christopher Thram 2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Ryan Timms, Bill Balog, Skylar Gee, Brad Sweet, Conner Morrell, Zach Hampton, Chris Windom, Hunter Schuerenberg, Sheldon Haudenschild 1 LCS Win – Chris Martin, Anthony Macri, Bryce Lucius, Blake Hahn, J.J. Hickle, Emerson Axsom, Matt Campbell, Joe Trenca, Darin Naida, Mark Dobmeier, Tim Kaeding, Brady Bacon, Landon Crawley, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Alex Therrien, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid, Justin Whittall, Brent Marks, Scott Broty, Landon Brooks, Danny Kuriger, Lance Dewease, Kerry MadsenKSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (34 Drivers):  7 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart 6 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz 4 Hard Chargers – Ryan Timms, Michael Kofoid, Cole Macedo, Chris Windom 3 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Skylar Gee, Hunter Schuerenberg 2 Hard Chargers – Bill Balog, Tanner Thorson, David Gravel 1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi, Danny Varin, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Brad Sweet, Dominic Gorden, Kaleb Montgomery, Darin Naida, Emerson Axsom, Troy Wagaman Jr., Tyler Ross, Kerry MadsenPODIUM FINISHES (35 Drivers):  38 Podiums – David Gravel 30 Podiums – Michael Kofoid 25 Podiums – Carson Macedo 14 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild 13 Podiums – Logan Schuchart 10 Podiums – Kyle Larson 9 Podiums – Bill Balog 6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri 5 Podiums – Anthony Macri 3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi, Kerry Madsen, Danny Dietrich, Chase Dietz 2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom 1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Conner Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Skylar Gee, Chris Windom, Cole Duncan, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Tanner Thorson, Dale Blaney, Lance DeweaseTOP 10 FINISHES (69 Drivers):  62 Top 10s – David Gravel 56 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid 51 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart 50 Top 10s – Carson Macedo 42 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild 36 Top 10s – Bill Balog 33 Top 10s – Donny Schatz 29 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi 25 Top 10s – Garet Williamson 21 Top 10s – Chris Windom 20 Top 10s – Cole Macedo 16 Top 10s – Emerson Axsom  15 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg 13 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen 11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson 10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu 9 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Skylar Gee 6 Top 10s – Zach Hampton 5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Spencer Bayston, Danny Dietrich 4 Top 10s – Austin McCarl, Justin Peck, Chase Dietz, Parker Price-Miller 3 Top 10s – Conner Morrell, Brady Bacon, Ashton Torgerson, Corey Day, Mark Dobmeier, Brent Marks, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr. 2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tim Kaeding, Brian Brown, Freddie Rahmer, Landon Crawley, Tanner Holmes, Dominic Scelzi, Ryan Turner, Cory Eliason 1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt, Ryan Smith, Zach Sobotka, Danny Varin, Kaleb Johnson, D.J. Netto, Kaleb Montgomery, Kasey Jedrzejek, Dale Blaney, Lance Dewease, Daryn Pittman, Brock Zearfoss, Cameron Smith, Chad Trout2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR WINNERS: No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins) 1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1) 2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Christopher Bell (1) 3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (1) 4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (2) 5. Sun, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1) 6. Mon, March 3 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2) 7. Fri, March 7 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bill Balog (1) 8. Sat, March 8 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / David Gravel (3) 9. Fri, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1) 10. Sat, March 15 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Michael Kofoid (1) 11. Fri, March 21 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (4) 12. Sat, March 22 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (5) 13. Fri, March 28 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / Michael Kofoid (2) 14. Fri, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (2) 15. Sat, April 12 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (1) 16. Sat, April 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1) 17. Fri, April 25 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Kyle Larson (3) 18. Sat, April 26 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Sheldon Haudenschild (1) 19. Fri, May 2 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (6) 20. Wed, May 7 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (3) 21. Sat, May 10 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Anthony Macri (1) 22. Wed, May 14 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (7) 23. Thurs, May 15 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (8) 24. Sat, May 24 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Logan Schuchart (2) 25. Mon, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (3) 26. Fri, May 30 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (4) 27. Sat, May 31 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Sheldon Haudenschild (2) 28. Wed, June 4 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4) 29. Fri, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Rico Abreu (2) 30. Sat, June 7 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Brad Sweet (1) 31. Fri, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9) 32. Sat, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1) 33. Wed, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (4) 34. Thurs, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (5) 35. Fri, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Bill Balog (2) 36. Sat, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6) 37. Fri, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (10) 38. Sat, June 28 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Carson Macedo (5) 39. Sat, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (7) 40. Tues, July 15 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Carson Macedo (6) 41. Fri, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3) 42. Sat, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (2) 43. Wed, July 23 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Anthony Macri (3) 44. Sun, July 27 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (11) 45. Fri, Aug 1 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (7) 46. Sat, Aug 2 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (8) 47. Wed, Aug 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms* 48. Thurs, Aug 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson* 49. Fri, Aug 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel* 50. Sat, Aug 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms (1) 51. Fri, Aug 15 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (8) 52. Sat, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9) 53. Tues, Aug 19 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / David Gravel (12) 54. Fri, Aug 22 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (9) 55. Sat, Aug 23 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (10) 56. Sun, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (10) 57. Fri, Sept 5 / Vado Speedway Park / Vado, NM / David Gravel (13) 58. Fri, Sept 12 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (11) 59. Sat, Sept 13 / Perris Auto Speedway / Perris, CA / Bill Balog (3) 60. Sat, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14) 61. Fri, Sept 26 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH / David Gravel (15) 62. Sat, Sept 27 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Dale Blaney (1) 63. Fri, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Chase Dietz (1) 64. Sat, Oct 4 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Sheldon Haudenschild (3) 65. Fri, Oct 11 / New Egypt Speedway / New Egypt, NJ / Carson Macedo (11) 66. Sat, Oct 12 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Anthony Macri (4) 67. Fri, Oct 17 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN / David Gravel (16) 68. Sun, Oct 19 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4) *denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.For the remaining 2025 schedule, CLICK HERE.ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/what-to-watch-for-penultimate-weekend-of-the-year-takes-world-of-outlaws-to-81-arrowhead/EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4547749, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4547763 TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=81%2BSpeedway, https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/tracks/?track=Arrowhead%2BSpeedwayFAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/