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October 4, 2024 — TORRANCE, Calif.

• “Unstoppable Dreams” brand campaign showcases Honda “Challenging Spirit” and how failure is a defining feature of success
• New cinematic Honda spot told in reverse poem format narrated by John Cena, the official voice of the Honda brand
• Spot highlights innovation in the form of extraordinary mobility products – past, present and future, including electrified Honda Prelude Concept and Honda eVTOL

An emotional new Honda brand campaign debuts today – “Unstoppable Dreams” – led by a sixty-second spot that brings to life the Honda “Challenging Spirit” and the idea that resounding success is often the result of failures: honda.us/unstoppabledreams. The new Honda brand spot follows the distinctive journeys of competitors with strong ties to Honda as they pursued their racing ambitions, including the late F1 racing legend Ayrton Senna and current FIA Formula 1® World Champion Max Verstappen. https://www.youtube.com/embed/xnZggbD1Ses?si=xPsg2XqKLANsJLNm

The inspiring new Honda spot is brought to life by acclaimed director Rupert Sanders and utilizes an engaging reverse poem format, so what begins as a disheartening story about failure and giving up reverses course to showcase how personal setbacks can serve as the greatest teacher and catalyst to achieve big dreams.

The cinematic spot features iconic Honda race machines including the 1992 Formula 1® winning McLaren Honda MP4/7A driven by Ayrton Senna and the FIA Formula 1®  championship 2021 Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B driven by Max Verstappen, as well as exciting forthcoming products including the Honda hybrid-electric Prelude Concept and the Honda eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft).

“We want to inspire our customers and fans by celebrating those who embody the Honda Challenging Spirit including the almost mythic status of the late Brazilian racer Ayrton Senna and the three-time reigning FIA Formula 1® World Champion Max Verstappen,” said Phil Hruska, Senior Manager, Automotive Marketing, American Honda. “This new Honda campaign delivers a reassuring message of how determination and self-belief can lead to resounding triumph.”

Honda “Unstoppable Dreams” Creative and Featured Products
Building upon the success of prior Honda brand campaigns, including the recent “Keep Dreaming” and “Forever Determined” spots, “Unstoppable Dreams” adds a dynamic and moving new story that shows the starting point of achieving success is how one responds to failure. The new “Unstoppable Dreams” spot highlights a wide range of Honda mobility technologies and features some of the brands most innovative current and future products, including:

• Honda hybrid-electric Prelude Concept
• Honda eVTOL electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
• Honda CRF250R four-stroke off-road motorcycle
• 2021 Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B hybrid-powered F1 championship race machine driven by Max Verstappen
• 1992 Formula 1-winning McLaren Honda MP4/7A driven by Ayrton Senna
• Honda 2025 CRF450R ridden by Jett Lawrence, Team Honda HRC Progressive rider and 7-time professional AMA crown champion
• Honda Baja Ridgeline race truck, featuring Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) livery, piloted by Jeff Proctor

Campaign Media Elements
“Unstoppable Dreams” will be featured across multiple media platforms, from broadcast television and streaming to contextual digital media partnerships, as well as social media to reach a wide variety of audiences. The spot will make its television debut on October 6 during Sunday Night Football featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers and will continue to air during future NFL and college football games, and the opening night of the 2024-25 NBA season. The campaign also will be featured on the big screen this fall, at theatres across America during major movie premiere releases, as the title sponsor, on Netflix’s ad-supported plan in the U.S., for the highly anticipated series Senna, and will be part of an F1 Las Vegas Takeover at Miracle Mile during race weekend.

About Honda 
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport, Prologue and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. The Honda electrified vehicle lineup includes the Prologue, the brand’s first battery-electric SUV, along with the Accord hybrid, CR-V hybrid, and new Civic hybrid which represented more than a quarter of Honda auto sales in 2023.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2023, more than 99% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with about two-thirds made in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

ODESSA, TX (October 4, 2024) — When drag racing is in your blood you try and take every opportunity to get on the track. For second generation Pro Stock driver Mason McGaha the chance to race for seven straight days was a chance of a lifetime. McGaha will be racing Monday and Tuesday during the Division Four divisional race wheeling his father’s previous Pro Stock Camaro in Comp and he will double up in Comp and Pro Stock for the 39th annual NHRA Fall Nationals starting on Wednesday, October 9-13. McGaha is looking forward to getting into race mode beginning Monday.  Pro Stock rising star Mason McGaha will take on divisional and national event next week at Texas Motorplex, Photo Credit Auto Imagery “I will definitely be the busiest guy on the property next week,” said McGaha, one of the rising stars in Pro Stock. “We did the double divisional in Dallas in 2022 and I’ve been wanting to run Comp forever. Chris (Mason’s dad) always ran Comp, and I’ve always liked Comp. It’s just Chris’ old Pro Stock car and we run it as an A-Altered so we’re technically 500 pounds overweight. It works out pretty good and we’ll still be competitive.”  Mason McGaha will be racing his father’s Pro Stock Camaro that he campaigned in 2021 in the Comp class at both the divisional and national events at Texas Motorplex, photo credit Auto ImageryThis season racing the Harlow-Sammons Chevrolet Camaro McGaha has had a breakout year. He has raced to two semifinals and a final round in his blue Camaro. He has also competed in multiple Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge races. The team atmosphere surrounding McGaha will carry over to this weekend of furious racing activity.   “I believe everybody on both teams is going to be here helping us out. The whole operation will be in action,” said McGaha.   On Monday during the divisional McGaha will race his team’s silver Chevrolet Camaro that will give the young driver runs to get focused for the Texas Fall Nationals. On Wednesday and Thursday, he will roll into the qualifying for the national event with Friday starting his dual rolls as a Comp and Pro Stock driver.   “Just having runs on the track you’re about to race on is huge,” said McGaha. “That’s one of the reasons we wanted to do this. We should have six or seven runs on the board before the Texas Fall Nationals. On Friday, I’ll be in round one for Comp and then later we’ll go right into Pro Stock qualifying. I am looking forward to getting that hit in the morning and then going into Friday qualifying.”  During the Texas Fall Nationals Mason McGaha will be behind the wheel of his tried and true blue Chevrolet Camaro Pro Stock entry, photo credit Auto ImageryThe Divisional time trials will get underway Monday, October 7 at noon and carry over to eliminations on Tuesday, October 8. The Texas Fall Nationals qualifying for Comp will begin for McGaha on Wednesday and Thursday. Pro Stock qualifying will start with two sessions on Friday, October 11 at 4:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and then two sessions on Saturday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The quickest 16 Pro Stock cars will hit the track on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. for eliminations with the race being broadcast on FS1. For tickets or additional race information visit www.stampedeofspeed.com.

October 3, 2024

As Harrison Burton and the No. 21 DEX Imaging team head to Talladega Superspeedway for Sunday’s YellaWood 500 they’re hoping to duplicate their success in the most recent race at Talladega’s sister track, Daytona International Speedway.

In the Aug. 24 Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, Burton surged ahead at the finish and delivered the Wood Brothers their 100th Cup victory and his first in NASCAR’s elite division.

Crew chief Jeremy Bullins was upbeat heading into that Daytona race and feels similarly about the upcoming 500-miler on the high-speed, high-banked, 2.66-mile track.

“The superspeedways have been a strength for us all year, and obviously winning at Daytona gives us a ton of confidence knowing that our race cars are good enough to go win another one,” Bullins said. “Just like Daytona, we have our DEX Mustang ready to go compete, and there’s no reason we can’t go get win number 101 for the Wood Brothers this weekend.”

Per NASCAR’s rules for Daytona, Talladega and Atlanta, there will be no pre-race practice. Qualifying at Talladega is set for Saturday at 12:35 p.m. Central Time (1:35 p.m. Eastern Time.)

Sunday’s 188-lap race is scheduled to get the green flag just after 1 p.m. (2 p.m. Eastern) with TV coverage on NBC.

Stage breaks are planned for Laps 60 and 120.
 

Xtreme Outlaw Series championship to be decided at demanding 1/4-mile bullring Oct. 4–5

CONCORD, NC (Oct. 2, 2024) — Banked, curbed and fast. Jacksonville Speedway hosts the 2024 season finale for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota this Friday–Saturday, Oct. 4–5, and will offer drivers one of the biggest challenges of the season.

Located approximately two hours north of St. Louis, the black dirt, banked 1/4-mile oval located inside the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Jacksonville, IL, has been a host of Midget racing every year since 2005 and has hosted the Xtreme Outlaw Series in each of its first two seasons. This weekend, its hosts one final Midget special for the year with a 25-lap, $4,000-to-win main event on Friday and a 30-lap, $5,000-to-win program to close the season on Saturday.

Home-state racers Chase McDermand and Karter Sarff — last year’s Xtreme winner at Jacksonville — will race points leader Cannon McIntosh and the rest of the field on both nights of the event. Each offered their sentiments on competing at the venue and the excitement surrounding championship weekend.

Generally speaking, what are your thoughts on racing at Jacksonville?

McDermand: I really like Jacksonville. We seem to have good speed there. I’m super familiar with the track; I’ve grown up going there from when my dad raced Stock Cars there to various Midget races growing up, and then racing there with the D2 and Badger stuff even before Xtreme came along.

McIntosh: I feel like all year, it’s been kind of breaking down those barriers of tracks that I’ve either not been great at or not enjoyed racing at. We’ve went out and kind of changed the narrative for me this year. I’ve won at tracks that I’ve struggled at in the past this year, and actually enjoyed a lot of the tracks that I didn’t enjoy racing at before.

I feel like I’ve lacked a bit of comfort when it comes to running there. It’s probably a little bit of [a mental thing], but I’d say a lot of it is just really understanding the way the track works. I’ve raced there quite a bit, but I feel like I’ve just never got a full understanding of it and what I need to do when I go there.

Sarff: I always look forward to racing at Jacksonville. It’s close to home, not too far of a drive to get there. It’s a little bullring, a lot of action. I have a lot of laps around there, so we’re usually pretty good there. I always look forward to going back to Jacksonville.

Do you like racing at the tiny bullrings like Jacksonville?

McDermand: I do. Jacksonville at least has a little room to move around and race compared to some of the other places we go to. I feel like the big tracks kind of suited me for a couple races this year, but I’ve had good runs on the small tracks too. It helps having some familiarity with the venue that we’re going to, and just having a good notebook is always important to success.

Sarff: Yeah, it seems to be the places we usually stand out, with the big ol’ cushion. But I don’t know, this year we’ve been pretty good on the big tracks as well. I think just getting our whole package put together has been a big thing for us. I’ve always been a short track racer and like the cowboy-up, big-cushion tracks, and that’s usually what Jacksonville is. It suits me pretty well.

What makes Jacksonville stand out from all the other 1/4-mile “bullring” type tracks that Midgets so commonly race on today?

McDermand: For the classification of a 1/4-mile, I feel like it’s pretty small. Seems like we go to a vast majority of 1/4-miles, and they all seem to be a little bit different in length. It’s a tight 1/4-mile and it’s got a lot of banking, which I feel like races well. It seems like it always builds a nice cushion up on the wall, which helps with the sliders and that type of racing. The track’s usually pretty good when we go there in terms of being pretty slick. That bodes well for our type of racing, and it seems like we’re always putting on good shows when we go there.

McIntosh: I’d say one of the things that makes it stand out is how hard you have to run it. It’s usually up around the fence, and you’ve gotta be pretty much running 99 percent the whole time to keep a good pace.

Sarff: I feel like it’s one of the fastest 1/4-mile bullrings that we go to. It usually puts on some good races no matter what; I feel like we’ve never really had a boring race there. It’s close to home too, so that stands out to me. Not too far of a drive to get there and a short drive home as well. We’ve always ran well there. It’s the place I ran my first 305 Sprint Car race at, so I have a lot of special laps I’ve made there.

What is something that only a driver would know about racing at Jacksonville, something a fan can’t understand by just watching?

McDermand: As a driver, something that always sticks out to me about Jacksonville is the frontstretch. When you’re racing on the frontstretch — that’s where you pull on and off the racetrack, so there’s no wall or anything there — so you have to be careful of the huge berm going into Turn 1 and off of Turn 4. That’s something that’s definitely bitten a lot of people.

McIntosh: The top is trickier than it seems. Being able to trust your car. I feel like it definitely tests the balance of your car, especially early in the night — it’s a lot more rough than it may look. Each corner you get into, there’s always a little bit of a hump that the car goes over, and it unloads the car. It definitely tests the balance and whether or not you can trust your car throughout the night.

Sarff: It’s just fast. It’s one of those places where, as a driver, you go up to watch a Heat Race that you’re not in and it’s just kinda wild to see how fast they’re going.

What are your expectations for the atmosphere and the racing in the final weekend of the season?

McDermand: Me and Ashton (Torgerson) that are kind of tight [in points], maybe a little bit harder racing there compared to the rest. You might get a couple of those throughout the top 10 maybe that are close, but nothing changes for me, really. You still have to go out there. My philosophy is if you win, you do everything that you can to get the points anyway. We always show up to win, so nothing really changes from my perspective.

McIntosh: I feel like it’ll be pretty normal. Obviously, people know what’s on the line, but at the same time, I’d like to think that a few of us have enough respect to race each other the way we have all year and not try to overdo it. There’s a lot of guys that aren’t in contention anymore and can make up some places, but I’d say that everyone is gonna be smart about it and respectful.

Sarff: I think some drivers may be a little on the cautious side, but then again, they gotta be running up front, doing all they can and taking advantage of every spot they can get. For drivers that are racing for the championship, I think their mindset shouldn’t change much because they still need to try and win to try and seal up a championship. But for me, how it’s been all year long — we just want to win races.

ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/news/track-talk-jacksonvilles-banking-speeds-bring-thrills-challenges-to-midget-racers/

EVENT INFO: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/schedule/event-info/?event=6141
TRACK INFO: https://jacksonvillespeedway.com/
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All three NASCAR national series will be back in action this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Craftsman Truck Series face arguably one of the most unpredictable tracks in playoff competition: Talladega Superspeedway. For NASCAR’s top two divisions, this weekend will be their second appearance at the 2.66-mile Alabama venue this season, with Saturday’s United Rentals 250 and Sunday’s YellaWood 500 marking the second race of the Round of 12 for both series. For the Truck Series, Friday’s Love’s RV Stop 225 will be its sole visit to the superspeedway this season, with the event opening the Round of 8 and delivering the first of three opportunities to claim an automatic berth into the Championship 4.

Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series at Talladega: Talladega Superspeedway is yet another track where Chevrolet paces its competitors in NASCAR Cup Series victories, with the manufacturer heading to the 2.66-mile Alabama venue with 44 all-time wins. Chevrolet’s first trip to victory lane at Talladega Superspeedway came with Darrell Waltrip behind the wheel of the No. 88 DiGard Racing Chevrolet in May 1977. The Bowtie brand later went on a historic run that saw the manufacturer reel-off 17 wins in 18 races – starting with Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s victory in the famed No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet in April 1999. That run included a streak of 13-straight victories (April 1999 to May 2005) – a series record that still stands today.  Upon the start of the Next Gen era, Chevrolet found success right out of the gate – making three consecutive trips to victory lane at the Alabama superspeedway. Three drivers from three different Chevrolet organizations have earned wins in the Next Gen Camaro ZL1 including Trackhouse Racing’s Ross Chastain (April 2022), Hendrick Motorsports’ Chase Elliott (Oct. 2022) and, most recently, Richard Childress Racing’s Kyle Busch (April 2023).

NASCAR CUP SERIES ROUND OF 12: PART TWO

After a series-best 52-point day in the Round of 12 opener at Kansas Speedway, William Byron and the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet team found themselves at the top of the playoff standings with a 34-point advantage over the cutline. While having a sizable points cushion heading into the weekend, the 26-year-old North Carolina native has an added boost of confidence with three top-10 finishes on drafting-style tracks this season, including his victory in the 66th running of the Daytona 500. When it comes to Talladega Superspeedway, Byron has tallied finishes no worse than 15th in the Next Gen era, including a pair of seventh place finishes and a runner-up finish in the series’ last three events at the track.  Heading into the second race of the round, Byron is joined by his other three Hendrick Motorsports teammates in the top-eight positions of the standings. Despite yet another challenging race to open the second round, Kyle Larson and the No. 5 Chevrolet team still holds a double-digit points cushion (+18 points) over the elimination line. Alex Bowman and the No. 48 Chevrolet team made the biggest move up the standings once again, going from below the cutline to the sixth position with an eight-point advantage. The 31-year-old Arizona native has three top-five finishes on drafting-style tracks this year, including a runner-up finish at Daytona, as well as a pair of fifth-place results that came at Talladega Superspeedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway. With an engine issue forcing the No. 9 Chevrolet to start at the rear of the field at Kansas Speedway, Chase Elliott and the Alan Gustafson-led team salvaged a top-10 result and a 30-point day to maintain a position above the playoff cutline. The former series champion heads to a track where he has found victory lane twice in NASCAR’s top division, one of which came in the Next Gen era (Oct. 2022).

Suarez Looking to Capitalize on Rising Superspeedway Strength: While Daniel Suarez and the No. 99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet team might be on the outside looking in, this season’s playoff competition proves how quickly things can change. When it comes to drafting-style tracks, the 32-year-old Monterrey, Mexico, native has a pair of podium finishes in five races this season – one of which included a trip to victory lane (Atlanta Motor Speedway – Feb. 2024). At Talladega Superspeedway, the Chevrolet driver has earned three top-10 results in five Next Gen races at the venue, including a career-best eighth-place finish in the 2022 fall race.

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES ROUND OF 12: PART TWO

With a playoff spoiler victory in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ Round of 12 opener at Kansas Speedway, all eight tickets into the next round remain up for grabs as the series heads to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend. Four drivers from three different Chevrolet organizations currently occupy positions above the playoff cutline, with Richard Childress Racing’s Austin Hill leading the charge in the third position (+26 points). JR Motorsports’ Sam Mayer departed the Midwest as the second-highest mover up the playoff standings, sitting in the fourth position with a double-digit advantage over the cutline (+13 points). Joining Hill and Mayer in the top-eight of the playoff standings includes series rookie, Shane van Gisbergen, and the No. 97 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet team in the sixth position (+8 points), as well as the series’ most recent Talladega Superspeedway winner, Jesse Love, in the seventh position (+3 points).

RCR Teammates Shining on Superspeedways: The pair of Richard Childress Racing teammates, Austin Hill and Jesse Love, can easily be viewed as natural favorites to earn the first automatic berth into the NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 8. The Chevrolet organization has made its way to victory lane in four of the series’ five drafting-style races this season, including all three of Hill’s 2024 victories (Daytona International Speedway; Atlanta Motor Speedway sweep). Richard Childress Racing also returns to Talladega Superspeedway as the series’ most recent winner courtesy of Love’s victory earlier this season. In the rookies’ five starts on drafting-style tracks this season, Love has qualified no worse than fifth in each event, including three pole wins. In addition to his victory earlier this season, Love also earned a sixth-place finish in the series’ most recent drafting-style race (Atlanta Motor Speedway).

Chevrolet in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Talladega: Since the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ debut at Talladega Superspeedway in 1992, Chevrolet has earned a monstrous winning percentage of 67 percent with 24 all-time victories. The Bowtie brand’s winning ways at the 2.66-mile Alabama venue began when the manufacturer took the victories in the series’ first-three visits to the track, including the inaugural event that was won by Ernie Irvan (July 1992). Chevrolet currently holds an active, and record-setting, streak of 10 consecutive Talladega triumphs in the series – recorded by eight different drivers between April 2018 and April 2024. Among that list of winners includes two of Chevrolet’s current playoff contenders, with Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger claiming the victory in Oct. 2022, and Richard Childress Racing’s Jesse Love earning his first-career victory earlier this season (April 2024).

FIVE TEAM CHEVY DRIVERS CONTINUE IN NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES TITLE HUNT

The checkered flag at Kansas Speedway last weekend officially dwindled the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series’ playoff field down to just eight remaining title contenders. Among those left in championship contention includes five drivers representing four different Chevrolet organizations. With the playoff standings restacked for the final three-race stretch to the championship-deciding race, McAnally-Hilgemann Racing’s Christian Eckes continues to lead the Bowtie brigade – settling into the second position with a 29-point cushion to the elimination line. Joining Eckes in the Round of 8 includes Rev Racing’s Nick Sanchez (fourth; +8 points); Spire Motorsports’ Rajah Caruth (fifth; -8 points); Eckes’ teammate Tyler Ankrum (sixth; -11 points); and CR7 Motorsports’ Grant Enfinger (seventh; -11 points).

A win in the series’ next trio of races also comes with a ticket into the Championship 4, with the first opportunity coming at Talladega Superspeedway. The series has only contested on two drafting-style tracks in 2024, which came back-to-back at Daytona International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway to open the season. Only three of the series’ remaining playoff contenders were able to bring home top-10 results in both drafting-style events, including Chevrolet’s Nick Sanchez and Rajah Caruth. Sanchez became a first-time Truck Series winner at the “World Center of Racing”, going on to follow up that career moment by driving his No. 2 Silverado RST to a fifth-place result at Atlanta Motor Speedway one week later. Caruth also came out of the gate with a pair of top-10 results, including a podium finish at the 2.5-mile Florida superspeedway. Looking at the greater picture, Eckes continues to prove to be a leading contender for the championship title. The 23-year-old Middletown, New York, native has tallied top-10 results in 18 of the series’ 19 races this season. Among those finishes includes a series-leading 13 top-fives, three of which were victories. Driving his No. 19 Silverado RST to a third-place result at Kansas Speedway last weekend, the Chevrolet driver enters the Round of 8 with eight consecutive finishes of no worse than fourth, with that streak including one victory and seven podium finishes.

Chevrolet in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Talladega: The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series has a much shorter history at Talladega Superspeedway, with Friday’s event marking the series’ 19th appearance at the track. Chevrolet ranks second among its manufacturer competitors with six Truck Series victories at the 2.66-mile Alabama venue. Six different drivers have tallied a Talladega triumph behind the wheel of a Chevrolet-powered machine, including current playoff contender Grant Enfinger – recorded in Oct. 2016 with GMS Racing. With that victory, the 39-year-old Fairhope, Alabama, native holds the advantage as the series’ only current playoff contender that has found victory lane at the track.

BOWTIE BULLETS:·       Chevrolet will pace the field for the tripleheader race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. The Silverado RST will lead the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in Friday’s Loves RV Stop 225; and the Camaro ZL1 will lead the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Saturday’s United Rentals 250; and the Camaro SS will lead the NASCAR Cup Series in Sunday’s YellaWood 500.  ·       In 14 tripleheader weekends this season, Chevrolet is the only manufacturer to earn a weekend sweep – accomplishing the feat three times (Daytona International Speedway, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway).  ·       With 77 races complete across NASCAR’s three national series this season, Chevrolet has earned a winning percentage of 46.75% with 36 victories (NASCAR Cup Series – 13 wins; NASCAR Xfinity Series – 14 wins; NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series – nine wins). ·       Active Chevrolet drivers with a NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway:  Kyle Busch – two wins (2023 & 2008)Chase Elliott – two wins (2022 & 2019)Ross Chastain – one win (2022) Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – one win (2017)  ·       In 110 NASCAR Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway, Chevrolet has recorded a series-leading 44 victories – including three of the five events in the Next Gen era (Ross Chastain – April 2022; Chase Elliott – Oct. 2022; and Kyle Busch – April 2023).  ·       With 17 drafting-style races for the NASCAR Cup Series in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads its manufacturer competitors with 10 victories – recorded by seven drivers from four different Chevrolet organizations.  ·       Chevrolet continues to lead its manufacturer competitors with playoff contenders across all three NASCAR national series, with five drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series Round of 12; eight drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 12; and five drivers in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Round of 8.  ·       In 102 points-paying races in the Next Gen era, Chevrolet leads all manufacturers with 50 victories – a winning percentage of 49%.  ·       With its 42 NASCAR Cup Series Manufacturer Championships, 33 NASCAR Cup Series Driver Championships, and 864 all-time NASCAR Cup Series wins, Chevrolet continues to hold the title as the winningest brand in NASCAR Cup Series history.

FOR THE FANS: ·       Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display in the Fan Midway at Talladega Superspeedway. ·       Fans can check out an assortment of Chevrolet vehicles including: 2025 Equinox RS, Trax 2RS, Blazer EV, Silverado 1500 Crew 2LT Trailboss, Silverado 2500 ZR2 Bison Diesel, Traverse Z71, Colorado ZR2, Corvette 3LT Z51 Convertible, MSABC Pink Wrapped Silverado 1500. ·       Fans can also view William Byron’s No. 24 Camaro ZL1 show car. Team Chevy Driver Appearances at the Display: Friday, Oct. 4·       Chase Purdy: 11:00 a.m. ·       Bayley Currey, Matt Mills & Kaden Honeycutt: 1:45 p.m.  Saturday, Oct. 5·       Justin Allgaier & Sam Mayer: 9:15 a.m. ·       Brandon Jones: 9:30 a.m. ·       Sammy Smith: 9:45 a.m. ·       BJ McLeod: 10:30 a.m. ·       Jordan Anderson: 12:30 p.m. ·       Jeremy Clements: 1:00 p.m.  Sunday, Oct. 6·       Ross Chastain & Shane van Gisbergen: 9:30 a.m. ·       Alex Bowman & Chase Elliott: 9:45 a.m. ·       Kyle Busch: 10:30 a.m. ·       Connor Zilisch: 11:15 a.m.  Chevrolet Display Hours of Operation: ·       Friday, Oct. 4: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  ·       Saturday, Oct. 5: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. ·       Sunday, Oct. 6: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Manufacturer Points Standings Chevrolet: 1094Toyota: 1053 (-41)Ford: 1052 (-42)

Manufacturer Points Standings Chevrolet: 998Toyota: 966 (-32)Ford: 870 (-128)

Manufacturer Points Standings Chevrolet: 705Toyota: 668 (-37)Ford: 638 (-67)

TUNE-IN:NASCAR Cup SeriesPlayoffs Round of 12: Race TwoYellaWood 500 Sunday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. ET(NBC, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Xfinity SeriesRound of 12: Race TwoUnited Rentals 250Saturday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. ET(CW, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90) NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesRound of Eight: Race OneLove’s RV Stop 225Friday, Oct. 4, at 4:30 p.m. ET(FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90)

QUOTABLE QUOTES:ROSS CHASTAIN, NO. 1 BUSCH LIGHT CAMO CAMARO ZL1Some people love Talladega racing and others loath it. Do you fall into either of those categories?“Obviously I’ve won at Talladega before, but I’ve also been spinning around through the grass backwards. You hope for the best and do everything you can to keep your car together for the end of the race, and if you’re lucky, you’ll probably come away with a good finish. You just can’t have any expectations at a superspeedway like Talladega.” How excited are you to get to Talladega?“It sure would be fun to get back-to-back wins. I can vividly remember the last time I drove to victory lane at Talladega and how much fun it was. I’m confident in my team at Trackhouse and I would love nothing more than to celebrate with them and our partners in victory lane again this weekend.” KYLE LARSON, NO. 5 HENDRICKCARS.COM CAMARO ZL1Larson on heading to Talladega Superspeedway: “Cliff and the entire group at Hendrick Motorsports do a great job with pit strategy at drafting tracks. We’ll work with our Chevrolet teammates to hopefully score points in both stages. While we always seem to run well at Talladega, we just don’t have the results to show for it. I would really just like to see the checkered flag with a solid finish.” JUSTIN HALEY, NO. 7 GAINBRIDGE CAMARO ZL1You made your first Cup start with Spire at Talladega in 2019 on your 20th birthday. What do you remember about that day, and what does it mean to return to the site of your Cup Series debut with Spire.“I don’t remember too much about it to be honest. I remember it was my 20th birthday, so that was cool to get that experience. It is awesome to return to Talladega with Spire. I’m excited to get a plate race under our belts and figure out what we need to do to be successful on those tracks. They are so reliant on fuel mileage these days, so we need to execute on and off pit road. We’ll keep the nose clean and see where we end up at the finish.” You have had a lot of success at Talladega in the Xfinity series. What about drafting races suits your style?“First off, you have to have a fast race car, a good team around you and good teammates to work with. It takes everything to win a superspeedway race. With fuel mileage becoming the name of the game, it has come down to execution by the pit crew and the driver hitting his marks.” KYLE BUSCH, NO. 8 LUCAS OIL CAMARO ZL1Would you like to see NASCAR add a practice session Talladega and Daytona? Are you okay with the current format?“I am perfectly OK with the current format with going straight into qualifying and then to the race at Talladega and Daytona. I do, however, think that a practice session at Atlanta would be much beneficial to everyone to make sure they have their heights correct and their car balanced right because there’s not really any SIM for Atlanta.” How mentally draining is the racing at Talladega for a driver?“I would say the racing at Daytona and Talladega is more mentally taxing than physically demanding. The mental aspect of just sometimes riding in line, saving fuel, and how much you’re paying attention to everything going on around you while trying to make sure that you’re making the right moves to get yourself in a position to strategically get stage points and a great finish on the day.” CHASE ELLIOTT, NO. 9 KELLEY BLUE BOOK CAMARO ZL1Elliott on Talladega Superspeedway in the playoffs: “Talladega, whichever round it falls in every year, is always unpredictable. You just don’t know what’s going to happen. There’s a lot out of your hands in that race.” WILLIAM BYRON, NO. 24 RAPTORTOUGH.COM CAMARO ZL1Byron on the points situation heading to Talladega Superspeedway:“It’s a good feeling knowing how many points we got in Kansas before heading into Talladega this weekend, but we can’t relax any just because of that. It’s the playoffs so every point is going to matter even more. Talladega is a track we’ve always run well at. It’s a superspeedway that handling is a bigger factor than it is at say Daytona. It’s still a place where anything can happen though. Hopefully we can have another solid points day and be sitting in a really good spot heading into the (Charlotte) ROVAL.” DANIEL HEMRIC, NO. 31 CIRKUL CAMARO ZL1“Talladega is a place where we feel we have an equal opportunity to go out and win. Kaulig Racing always brings strong superspeedway cars, and we have shown speed at each of those races this year. Hopefully we have a strong showing in our No. 31 Cirkul Chevy.” ALEX BOWMAN, NO. 48 ALLY CAMARO ZL1Bowman on playoff momentum and Talladega Superspeedway: “We have been OK, for sure. We have had better pace in the playoffs than where we were prior, and it’s made my job a little easier. So, yeah, we are not perfect by any means, and we have got a lot of things we need to improve on. But we are kind of headed in the right direction right now and doing the right things. Talladega is certainly the wild card of this round so hopefully we can continue this positive momentum and come out on the good side of it.” ZANE SMITH, NO. 71 FOCUSED HEALTH CAMARO ZL1After a top-10 finish at Kansas, what’s your mindset with Talladega looming? “Superspeedway racing is unpredictable. Anything can happen. If we can finish the race with a clean car, then we will probably have a great result and might even be in the best position at the end. We just have to execute at the highest level for all 500 miles of the race. I’m really proud of my Spire Motorsports team and the turnaround we have had in the second half of the season. We are going to build off our 10th-place finish last weekend and continue to show everyone what we are capable of.” CARSON HOCEVAR, NO. 77 DELAWARE LIFE CAMARO ZL1This is your third career start at Talladega. You’ve achieved some impressive finishes at superspeedways this season. Do you have any goals for this weekend?“My goal is a top-15. I think as long as we can finish and put together a solid day, then it’ll be a successful day. Talladega always seems to be less chaotic than other superspeedways because it’s wider and when things do happen, there’s a lot more escape routes. The whole idea of riding in the back and letting other people make mistakes doesn’t really apply here. As long as we have four tires on the ground rolling toward the finish line that’s a success to me.” DANIEL SUAREZ, NO. 99 TOOTSIES ORCHID LOUNGE CAMARO ZL1How will you race Talladega?“We will race hard. We want bonus points and need a good finish. We race intending to win. We want to have a big party at Tootsie’s Sunday night in Nashville. We aren’t going to do anything crazy or wild. We will be smart about everything. It will just come down to execution, and because it is Talladega and little bit of luck wouldn’t hurt.” Is it too early to points race?“A lot of things can happen in two races, as you very well know. We just have to go out there and execute our race; maximize the potential of our racecar. I’m pretty sure that’s going to be pretty good. We’ve been good here in the past and I expect we will be again this weekend.” Do you take inspiration when you see Ross win at Kansas?“Of course. The No. 1 guys had a great day. They have had a great year. I know they were disappointed not to be in the playoffs, but they have been one of the best cars every week. At Trackhouse we believe when one car has success we all have success. I was very proud of Ross. We have a great relationship and work together really well. We celebrated with them in victory lane Sunday and it would be nice if they could join us there this weekend and a few more times in 2024.” CONNOR ZILISCH, NO. 7 AUSTIN HATCHER FOUNDATION SILVERADO RSTYou will be making your first start on a drafting-style race track. What have you done to prepare for the new challenge?“I have a lot of guys around me I can ask for help who have raced at Talladega. My teammates at Spire have been helpful all year, including Rajah (Caruth), Nick (Sanchez) and Chase (Purdy). Their advice and opinion is very valuable and it means a lot. It will be a new experience for me, but I am excited for it and ready to learn as much as I can. This weekend will help get me prepared to hit the ground running at Daytona in February.” You’ve shown speed in all your truck starts, but circumstances regulated you from the finish you deserved. What do you need to do to seal the deal and park the No. 7 Silverado in victory lane?“We just need to have a clean day and keep the Austin Hatcher Foundation Silverado up front. I am sure the team will bring a fast truck to the track, but we can’t make mistakes. It’s crucial for the team and I to execute at the highest level so we can bring home best result.” BAYLEY CURREY, NO. 41 DQS SILVERADO RSTAre you heading into this weekend with the mentality of ‘going for broke’ for the win?“I think so. I’ve played the conservative game a lot of times and it never works for me. We were getting all we could get in Daytona, and granted, we did end up getting wrecked at the end, but we were still able to come back for a decent finish. I think we have to go into this weekend to get all we can get. We aren’t in the Playoffs, so might as well. At the same time, I know how fast this truck was at the start of the year, so I really don’t want to tear it up. So we have to play it somewhat smart, but I think all of our guys want us to go out and try to win it.” MATT MILLS, NO. 42 J.F. ELECTRIC / UTILITRA SILVERADO RSTDo you use this race as an opportunity to try and snag a win, or are you more looking at it as another shot to learn for Daytona next year?“Well, for my past experience with superspeedway in the teams I’ve been with, our number one goal was to take care of the car. Before this year, I never really had any chance to go to the front and try to stay up there. Being with Niece Motorsports, we can take a bit of a more aggressive approach. Thankfully, having TJ Majors on top of the roof spotting for us – he’s one of the best on super speedways – I think will be very exciting for me to learn from him. Hopefully, we can get together with our teammates and go have a good race.” DANNY BOHN, NO. 44 RUST-OLEUM SILVERADO RSTYou’ve had a few good runs on super speedways, so in your past experience, what’s the key to doing that?“I think you’ve just got to be there at the end. The first time I went to Talladega, we wrecked out on lap 20. So, it’s going to be one of those games where you have to try and race smart throughout the day and hope that you make it towards the end of the race. If you can make it to the last lap, you’ll have a good shot at getting a good finish. At a speedway, there’s a high chance of crashing on any given lap, so avoidance is key to keep yourself in the game.” KADEN HONEYCUTT, NO. 45 MOORE’S VENTURE FOODS SILVERADO RSTHave you ever been in a position to go race your truck and instantly hop in a dirt car on the same day?“Nope, I’ve never done that. That’s going to be extremely fun for me to do and I can’t wait to go there and race at both the superspeedway and the dirt track all in the same day. Thankfully, Talladega isn’t a physically-demanding track for us in the trucks, but it’s all mentally draining. I’ve never raced on the Talladega Short Track before, but it’s different than what I’m used to. There’s red clay, and they’ve added a wall there, so things have changed. I’m really excited to go from track-to-track and hope we can put together some good runs at both.” RAJAH CARUTH, NO. 71 HENDRICKCARS.COM SILVERADO RSTTalladega kicks off the Round of 8. Do you feel it is a great opportunity to lock into the Championship 4, or a place you can fall way behind?“I believe Talladega is an amazing opportunity. Some go into drafting tracks and try to avoid the crash or anticipate when the wreck is going to happen. If you have that hesitant and nervous mentality, it is all over before you get off the plane. I think it is a great opportunity to qualify well and grab some valuable stage points. We will see how it shakes out at the end. Talladega is an awesome race track. I enjoy pack racing and hopefully it goes our way this time.” If you win this weekend, what would your next two races look like for your team?“I wouldn’t be thinking about any racetrack except Phoenix Raceway (laughs). Realistically, we do the same things we’ve been doing. As a whole, I’d be more excited to have the opportunity to race for a championship. I think the main goal coming into the year was for to be competing for the championship in Phoenix. It doesn’t matter how you get there. If it’s in our stars and in the plans of the man upstairs to win Talladega, then Homestead and Martinsville will be even more enjoyable.” CHASE PURDY, NO. 77 BAMA BUGGIES SILVERADO RSTYou’ve led laps and had multiple great performances at Talladega. How do you plan to seal the deal and get your first career win?“To win the race you have to survive the chaos and be there at the end. I’ve always believed the best way to avoid the mess is to be ahead of it. That is what we plan to do on Friday. Keep it up front and be there at the end to make a move.” Talladega is your home track. What would it mean to get your first-career win there?“I grew up a few hours west in Meridian, Mississippi and my mom’s side of the family is a couple hours away in Tuscaloosa. I grew up coming to this track as a kid. Hopefully we can put on a good performance in my home state.”

Chevrolet NASCAR Cup Series Statistics Manufacturers Championships:Total (1949-2023): 42First title for Chevrolet: 1958Highest number of consecutive titles: 13 (2003-15) 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 Drivers Championships:Total (1949-2021): 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)                2024 STATISTICS:                                                                                                    Wins: 13Poles: 9Laps Led: 2,944Top-five finishes: 57Top-10 finishes: 119Stage wins: 21·       Chase Elliott: 1 ·       Kyle Larson: 12·       Ross Chastain: 2·       William Byron: 2·       Shane van Gisbergen: 1·       Daniel Suarez: 1·       Kyle Busch: 1·       Alex Bowman: 1 CHEVROLET IN NASCAR CUMULATIVE STATISTICS:Total Chevrolet race wins: 864 (1949 to date)Poles won to date: 752Laps led to date: 252,099Top-five finishes to date: 4,355Top-10 finishes to date: 8,979                                                                                                          Total NASCAR Cup Wins by Corporation, 1949 to Date:                    General Motors: 1,198           Chevrolet: 864           Pontiac: 154           Oldsmobile: 115           Buick: 65            Ford: 837                                                                      Ford: 737           Mercury: 96           Lincoln: 4            Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: 467           Dodge: 217           Plymouth: 191           Chrysler: 59            Toyota: 188

CONCORD, NC (October 2, 2024) – At the dawn of the 2024 season, more than half a dozen drivers were signed up to run the full American Sprint Car Series National Tour for the first time.

The quantity and quality of first-timers meant that the Rookie of the Year battle was shaping up to be equally as intriguing as the championship fight. But with six months and 24 races in the rearview mirror, the freshman standings are topped by someone who wasn’t even on the list of contenders until the end of May: Hank Davis.

After TwoC Racing and Seth Bergman parted ways two races into the season, Davis was tabbed as the new driver of the No. 2C for the remainder of the year. He didn’t take long to find his footing, finishing on the podium at Dodge City Raceway Park on June 1 to cap off his first weekend with the team.

That run was the second of nine top fives through Davis’s first 10 races behind the wheel of the Todd Carlile-owned, Wayne Johnson-tuned car. The Sand Springs, OK native’s expectations were high entering the next chapter of his Sprint Car career – but not quite that high.

“I didn’t know we would be this good,” Davis said. “I didn’t know if [Rookie of the Year] would be attainable really, but once we started rolling, I thought it would be attainable. We just had to do our job and be there at the end every night.”

After a summer filled with strong runs and close encounters with Victory Lane, Davis finally broke through on Labor Day weekend at Electric City Speedway with not one, but two victories. The wins weren’t just the first and second of his career with the National Tour, they also vaulted him into the lead of the Rookie of the Year race.

However, that isn’t the only points battle Davis has to think about, as TwoC Racing sits 34 points behind the Hill’s Racing Team No. 15H of Sam Hafertepe Jr. in the owners championship standings with 10 races to go in the season. Going for two separate titles while learning the ropes of full-time Sprint Car racing might seem like a lot to balance, but Davis’s solution is simple – don’t think about any of it.

“I really try not to think about any of the titles honestly,” Davis said. “I would love to get [the owner’s championship], just because that would help Wayne out, it’s on his side. We’re just out here to try and win as many races as possible, and wherever we end up is where we end up.”

Up until Electric City, the Rookie of the Year chase had been commanded by Caney, KS’s Andrew Deal. Racing a full season with a national Sprint Car series had always been a dream of his, and that dream came true in 2024.

“I was just going to have fun,” Deal said of his goals entering the season. “I mean, I wanted to do good, I thought we could do good. I thought [the Rookie of the Year Award] was a possibility.”

The best way to have fun racing Sprint Cars is to finish towards the front, and Deal did that on a regular basis early in the season. A runner-up finish in the season opener at Super Bee Speedway kicked off a string of seven top 10s through the first eight races, placing the No. 15D team at the top of the Rookie leaderboard and firmly on the list of nightly contenders with the Series.

It’s been an up-and-down season in the months since, as top-five runs at Lincoln County Raceway and Clay County Fair Speedway have gone along with a handful of finishes in the bottom half of the field. Deal admitted that he’s still in the learning phase of racing with the National Tour but said the box score doesn’t tell the full story of what he’s capable of.

“These guys, they drive so hard. They’re on it the whole time and they’re willing to wreck,” Deal said. “There’s a lot of times where I do lift. I’m not quite willing to just chance everything and tear my stuff up and get hurt. The right conditions, there’s no doubt in my mind we can win.

“I’m just not going to go 150% like some of these guys out here. It’s out of my pocket, I’ve got some good sponsors, but at the end of the day I’m paying for it.”

The level of competition on the National Tour isn’t the only thing Deal has had to adjust to this season, as many of the tracks on the schedule have been brand new for him. Getting up to speed at new facilities is a major hurdle for anyone taking on a new series for the first time, particularly for drivers like Deal who did little traveling prior to taking on the National Tour.

“Try to watch some videos, just try to study up on how the race goes and where I need to be at,” Deal said. “The hardest part is Qualifying. Kind of sets your night up, so you get basically three to five laps to see the track and then you’ve got to qualify on it. Wayne [Priddy, Deal’s brother-in-law and longtime Sprint Car crew chief] helps me a lot, he’s raced at a lot of these tracks. I’ll visit with him about tendencies of the track, of the dirt, try to get an idea of what to do. But once we get there, I’m pretty much just flying blind.”

Two places where Deal won’t be flying blind are the final two tracks on the schedule – Tulsa Speedway and Creek County Speedway – where he has plenty of laps in both winged and Non-Wing competition. If Deal can chip away at Davis’s 134-point lead in the six-race October slate, he could be in position to retake the lead during championship weekend in November and put an exclamation point on what he said has already been a rewarding year.

“In my mind, this has been nothing but a success,” Deal said. “There’s some nights where we should have been better and we weren’t, and there were some nights where we were pretty good and we probably shouldn’t have been any good at all. I would call it a success.”

The next chapter in the Rookie of the Year duel will be written next weekend at Benton Speedway (Friday, Oct. 11) and Paducah International Raceway (Saturday, Oct. 12). Tickets will be available at the track on race day, but if you can’t make it, watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://ascsracing.com/news/national-tour-rookie-of-the-year-award-comes-down-to-davis-vs-deal/

EVENT INFO: Benton Speedway (Oct. 11), Paducah International Raceway (Oct. 12)
TRACK INFO: Benton Speedway, Paducah International Raceway
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NARC NEWSLINE – OCTOBER 1, 2024, By Jim Allen … Imagine if the NFL played their first 12 games of the season and then took off two months before another game was played? Or just when the baseball pennant races heated up in July, the MLB didn’t play another game until October? Well, welcome to the NARC 410 Sprint Car season! The last time we played in the dirt was July 27th at Santa Maria Speedway, a race won by Chase Johnson and the top three in the NARC championship standings somehow managed to crash out or break in three separate incidents. Unpredictable as a WWE match.At that point on the calendar, 18 races were in the books and the excitement and momentum was at a fevered pitch. We had a tight points chase, 12 different winners, four rookie drivers in the top 15, and open wheel competition that has been off the charts. In fact, we still have those things, we just had to fast forward 70-days for the High Limit and World of Outlaws shows to come through.Along those lines, California continues to be a powerhouse and hotbed of creating top national sprint car talent. Of the 15 combined High Limit and Outlaw shows on the West Coast, eight were claimed by California drivers (Michael Kofoid – 3, Carson Macedo – 2, Rico Abreu – 2, Corey Day – 1). Fresno car owner Dennis Roth scored five wins between the two series with Kofoid and Aussie James McFadden.Honorable west coast mention goes to Trey Starks, who scored not one, but two HL feature victories (Grays Harbor & Skagit) helping to prove my point that he is one of the most underrated drivers in the country. Justin Sanders, Shane Golobic, Cole Macedo, and DJ Netto fared the best among the NARC locals with 17 top five finishes combined. Sanders and Golobic both scored a pair of runner-up finishes. Tim Kaeding even nailed down an impressive runner-up finish at Merced Speedway.CHASE JOHNSON:  While all that was going on, we have been talking and thinking and praying about Chase Johnson a lot lately. Who would have thought his scenario was even possible? Chase’s crash at the High Limit Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway didn’t appear to be any worse than others we have witnessed, but the physical damage was painful to read. Chase broke his back in several spots which required a nine-hour surgery. Throw in additional setbacks like a rough bout of pneumonia, a collapsed lung, and a finicky feeding tube and you have a life-changing scenario.The 28-year-old driver, who always possesses a positive outlook and a million-dollar smile, is a fighter and one of the toughest guys we know. After five long weeks in the ICU at UC Davis in Sacramento, Chase had stabilized enough to be airlifted to the Shepard Center in Georgia. It is a highly-renown facility that specializes in spinal cord rehabilitation injuries. We will continue to monitor social media posts from wife Haley Johnson and the Johnson family during this process.On another note: The good news is Chase has medical insurance. The bad news is he has medical insurance. They say that the best insurance to have .., is insurance you never have to use because it seldom pays or covers the enormity of the expenses or allows coverage into premium world-class rehabilitation facilities. However, due to the amazing outpouring of support by fans, friends, and family of Chase, the Shepard Center became a reality and the best option for recovery. It’s a super expensive ordeal and he will be there for at least 11 weeks.Please keep those positive vibes, thoughts, and prayers coming for the entire Johnson family, but also continue with the helmet passes, track barbecues, and t-shirt and decal sales. Or contribute to their house-payment program or make donations to the NARC Benevolent Fund and/or the GoFundMe account. His recovery requires a long-term plan of attack. He needs ongoing treatment so that one day soon, he can skip out of that facility under his own power. We know Chase is positive, strong-willed and is willing to fight with every inch of his soul. Please help him in the process.By the way, you can donate to Chase’s GoFundMe account at … https://gofund.me/7ddbc02cWant to send Chase a get-well card? Here’s the address:
 Johnny Franklin’s Muffler
ATTN: Chase Johnson
128 Bellam Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901
United StatesIn hindsight, it’s been a rough year on the NARC driver’s roster. It closely resembles a weekly NFL injury report. Let’s not forget that Ryan Robinson was forced to retire after his violent crash during the Mini Gold Cup back in March. In the good news department, Angelique Bell is almost fully recovered from her fiery June 12th crash at Southern Oregon Speedway. The burns have healed, but she still needs an occasional steroid shot in her vocal cords to get her voice back to 100%. She has managed to keep her sense of humor and upbeat attitude throughout the process. By the way, and this is a big “BY THE WAY,” Angelique will be making her second season debut at Hanford on October 5th in a new family-owned race car. We plan to work in an opening ceremony interview with her.Then there was two-time NARC champion Dominic Scelzi, who was hearing church bells ringing in his head after his Super Dirt Cup crash at Skagit. Not to mention rib injuries of the type you would normally get in a fight with a Mike Tyson or Jake Paul. That took almost two months to recover from, but he is back to consuming tacos at his usual pace and frequency, so he is back to normal. Justyn Cox, who is currently third in NARC driver points, is expected to be out for the rest of the season in the Bates-Hamilton 42X with a back injury. He was hurt at a High Limit race, this one at the Douglas County Dirtrack in August. He is trying to nurse a broken and compressed T3 vertebra back into shape. Unfortunately, he will drop completely out of the top ten in points during the healing process. It’s been one of those years.CALISTOGA SPEEDWAY: Yes, it’s hard to believe, but movement is finally being seen, or at least scheduled, at the Napa County Fairgrounds. There is a Fairgrounds Community Clean Up Day scheduled for October 19th. Unfortunately, that is Trophy Cup weekend so racer participation may be limited. The good news is that there is a buzz at the fairgrounds with the hiring ofShelly Wright as the Fair Revitalization Director. She is a former fair manager at Lakeport and is a fan of motorsports, which is a huge plus for reopening the historic ½ mile oval. Tommy Hunt is excited at the possibilities and feels that the Louie Vermeil Classic should become a reality in 2025.NARC NOTES: Here is a strange fact for you. The October 5th race at Hanford will be the first visit by the NARC sprint cars this season. The first two shows, the Dave Helm Memorial and Peter Murphy Classic rained out. … Although we are not expecting to see Willie Croft at any of our final five NARC events, he will be at the Trophy Cup. Give the 53-year-old driver a proper send off for an entertaining and successful racing career. … Among the drivers who still are looking for a NARC 410 win in ‘24 include Bud Kaeding, Caeden Steele, Gauge Garcia, Dylan Bloomfield, Nick Parker, Kaleb Montgomery, and Tanner Carrick. … Kalib Henry, who has been enjoying sprint car success racing in the Midwest, will be competing at the next two NARC shows …The numerical stat lines of Justin Sanders and Cole Macedo are almost identical with 80% of the season complete. The only real difference is Sanders has five wins to Macedo’s three. There is a three-point premium for winning (42-39), compared to second place. Sanders leads this horse race by only three-points. Stay tuned! … Speaking of identical, Sanders andMacedo both have seven heat race victories this season to lead all NARC drivers. The hot shoe with the most pockets $500 from Kimo’s Tropical Car Wash at the year-end banquet. … The NARC top wing wickerbill rule was changed to match the High Limit and WoO rules. …… Gauge Garcia is attempting to zero in on the Williams Roofing season-long Hardcharger title, which pays $1,000 at the banquet.  To date, Garcia has advanced 66 cars in the Keller Motorsports sprint car, to lead Nick Parker (57) and Cole Macedo (53). There is no prize for second place. … Special thanks to Ashley Smith, Katie Smith-Williams, Roth Motorsports, EMADCO, Southern Pacific Farms, and Hoosier for their financial support of this Saturday’s Morrie Williams Memorial. … Each 20-lap feature pays $3,000 to win and $300 to start., plus a $1,000 bonus to the overall champion. No tire changes are allowed. The intermission between the two mains is about 10-minutes. Only the first race is a NARC points race. The second one is for victory lane glory. … The NARC season finale at Stockton, will feature a racing Legends autograph session. That should kick off around 4:30 p.m. … The upcoming Friday night show (October 25th) at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway will blend asphalt and dirt track events. ARCA will be practicing and qualifying on the ½ mile paved oval in the afternoon, followed by the NARC sprint cars on the dirt oval. …  Congrats to Brad Sweet on winning the inaugural High Limit Series championship – something he accomplished with four races still remaining on the HL schedule.NARC BANQUET: The NARC Championship Celebration awards banquet will be held the day after the November 2nd season Tribute to Gary Patterson season finale at the Stockton Dirt Track. The venue is the Brookside Country Club in Stockton, located about 10-minutes from the track. Brookside has hosted the event five-times and is a first-class facility. The brunch, highlight show, NARC Benevolent Fund auction, and awards gets underway at 11:30 p.m. The food is good, and video-producer extraordinaire Mike DeHoogh always puts together entertaining videos. This event is open to not only race teams, sponsors, and promoters, but to race fans as well. For more information contact Jim Allen.So, with all that, the NARC 410 Sprint Car Series will finish with a flurry of October events. It’s October 5th at Kings Speedway for the Morrie Williams Memorial Twin-20’s and October 12th for the Chris & Brian Faria Memorial at the Thunderbowl.  A rare October doubleheader takes place on October 25-26th with a Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway October Classic and the Anthony Simone Classic back at Hanford. The season ends up with a Triple Crown event at the Tribute to Gary Patterson on November 2nd. The Stockton Dirt Track will host theNARC 410, SCCT 360, and Hunt Wingless Series season finales.Coming to you live from Auburn, CA. Get well Chase Johnson. 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The Sprint Car crown jewel puts bragging rights and big money on the line this weekend at Williams GroveMECHANICSBURG, PA (October 1, 2024) – Sprint Car Racing’s fiercest rivalry reaches its peak this week.The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are set to venture into Pennsylvania where the PA Posse await to defend home turf on the biggest stage.The two sides will converge on Mechanicsburg, PA’s Williams Grove Speedway this weekend (Oct. 4-5) for the 62nd running of the Weis Markets National Open presented by Sage Fruit. The crown jewel elevates even more in 2024 with nearly $300,000 in purse money up for grabs over the two nights, all culminating in a $75,000-to-win/$2,500-to-start finale.But it’s not only about the massive money on the line this weekend, it’s about the prestige. It’s being able to forever call yourself a National Open champion. It’s the World of Outlaws invaders ready to face off with the country’s toughest locals. It’s the Posse ready put up their best defense. It’s a collection of invaders aiming to steal the glory. It’s thousands of fans creating a fierce atmosphere.The next chapter of National Open history is ready to be written.BUY FRIDAY NATIONAL OPEN TICKETS HERE BUY SATURDAY NATIONAL OPEN TICKETS HEREWATCH LIVE ON DIRTVisionLet’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:DONNY’S DOMINANCE: Williams Grove Speedway may be the pinnacle of Posse country, but no driver has experienced greater success at the National Open than 10-time World of Outlaws champion and North Dakota native Donny Schatz.The 47-year-old owns a record six titles (2000, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012, 2020) in the crown jewel. In addition to the four victories, Schatz has also bagged four runner-ups and a trio of thirds, giving him 13 podiums in 25 attempts. His average finish in the event is a stout 5.96.Schatz’s strength at Williams Grove doesn’t stop with the “Natty O.” The half mile is home to 21 of his 315 career Series triumphs, which is more than any other track on his list and ranks behind only Steve Kinser’s massive tally of 38.This weekend supplies Schatz the chance to extend his record with a seventh National Open win in the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15.GRAVEL’S GROUND: With a hometown of Watertown, CT, David Gravel may not quite come from a PA Posse background, but Williams Grove Speedway is a special place for him.It’s where he first raced a Sprint Car. It’s where he burst onto the scene with a 2014 National Open victory before adding another in 2017. Earlier this year, Williams Grove became home to his 100th career World of Outlaws checkered flag. The Mechanicsburg, PA oval is also most responsible for getting Gravel to triple digits as nine of his now 102 victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt have occurred there.Gravel can further cement his place in the Williams Grove history books this weekend. Only seven legendary drivers – Donny Schatz, Lance Dewease, Steve Kinser, Kenny Weld, Steve Smith, Doug Wolfgang, and Stevie Smith – have a least a trio of National Open trophies. Gravel could join the exclusive club this weekend aboard the Big Game Motorsports No. 2. A win on either night would make him only the sixth different driver with double digit World of Outlaws scores at the historic facility.GLORY AT THE GROVE: Schatz and Gravel aren’t the only two current World of Outlaws competitors to visit Williams Grove Victory Lane. Carson Macedo is the one other full-timer with a National Open title. The Lemoore, CA native topped the 2021 running with Jason Johnson Racing for a $75,000 payday. Another on Saturday would make him the 14th different multi-time champion of the event.Fellow Californian Giovanni Scelzi scored at Williams Grove in 2018. The current driver of the KCP Racing No. 18 steered the Indy Race Parts No. 71 to victory to become the youngest winner in Series history – a record that still stands. Back before he even joined the World of Outlaws tour, Brock Zearfoss upset the World of Outlaws in 2017 at the Mechanicsburg, PA oval. Another Pennsylvania native, Logan Schuchart, finally broke through last year after more than 50 Williams Grove attempts when he claimed the Morgan Cup for the World of Outlaws.And lastly, Sheldon Haudenschild has one Williams Grove triumph, taking the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 17 across the finish line first in July 2021.MAYOR OF THE OUTLAWS: As Bill Rose continues to heal from injuries sustained earlier this year, Dylan Cisney has been tabbed as the driver of the No. 6 machine for the remainder of the World of Outlaws campaign.The partnership was supposed to begin this past weekend in Ohio, but Mother Nature had other plans. So, Cisney’s stint with Rose is set to begin on home turf this weekend for the Port Royal, PA native.“The Mayor” is yet to win at Williams Grove, but he did collect local runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2022. He’s won once in 2024, topping a Port Royal Speedway race on April 20.POSSE PRIDE: There’s no event on the calendar that the Pennsylvania Posse want more than the National Open. It’s the ultimate stage to represent the home state, make the fans proud, and compete for major cash. As always, the Pennsylvania contingent boasts a stout set of locals ready to square off with the World of Outlaws.Anthony Macri stands out as a prime candidate to make the Posse proud. He’s tied as the nation’s winningest Sprint Car driver this year with 15 wins under his belt including four at Williams Grove. The Dillsburg, PA driver has never beaten the World of Outlaws at “The Grove,” but he’s been knocking on the door with 10 top fives.Fayetteville, PA’s Lance Dewease may have the best résumé in the history of Williams Grove Speedway. His record 115 total victories outrank the second most by 25. Seventeen of those wins have come against the World of Outlaws including five National Open championships. A sixth this weekend would equal him with Schatz for the most.Danny Dietrich (Gettysburg, PA) already toppled the World of Outlaws for a “Natty O” title in 2016 with Gary Kauffman Racing. A trio of his 11 victories this season have happened at Williams Grove.In July, Liverpool, PA’s T.J. Stutts stunned the World of Outlaws by holding off David Gravel to grab the Morgan Cup. He’s tallied two more Williams Grove trophies on a local level this year amid what’s been a resurgent season for the 44-year-old.These four are expected to be joined by several others including Freddie Rahmer (Salfordville, PA), Troy Wagaman Jr. (Hanover, PA), Lucas Wolfe (Mechanicsburg, PA), Steve Buckwalter (Royersford, PA), and more.INVADERS: The World of Outlaws and the PA Posse won’t be the only groups to keep an eye on this weekend. A cast of invaders with no current connections to either group will be shooting to steal the show.Daryn Pittman invades from Owasso, OK but may serve as honorary Posse as he will again get behind the wheel of the iconic Kreitz Racing No. 69K. Last year, Kreitz became the fifth different car Pittman has taken to a runner-up finish in the National Open. The pairing won a local Williams Grove race earlier this year, and Pittman is hungry to seal the deal on his first “Natty O” title. Brent Marks calls Pennsylvania home but now races nationally. The defending National Open champion will head back to familiar territory looking to become the first back-to-back winner since Donny Schatz in 2004-2005. Tyler Courtney is expected to bring some “Sunshine” to Williams Grove this weekend with the Clauson Marshall Racing crew. He debuted at the National Open last year with a top 10, and the team NOS Energy Drink driver has a best finish of fourth (twice) at the half mile.THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE Friday-Saturday, October 4-5 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PAON THE INTERNETWorld 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 (57/67 Races):1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7742 PTS) 2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-90 PTS) 3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-170 PTS) 4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-234 PTS) 5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-250 PTS) 6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-366 PTS) 7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-370 PTS) 8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-882 PTS) 9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1266 PTS) 10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1534 PTS)NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers): 14 Wins – David Gravel 9 Wins – Carson Macedo 8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild 5 Wins – Michael Kofoid 4 Wins – Donny Schatz 3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson 2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu 1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. StuttsFEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):408 Laps – Carson Macedo 329 Laps – David Gravel 214 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi 177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 132 Laps – Donny Schatz 119 Laps – Michael Kofoid 97 Laps – Kyle Larson 75 Laps – Rico Abreu 52 Laps – Logan Schuchart 44 Laps – James McFadden 36 Laps – Emerson Axsom 34 Laps – Brady Bacon 29 Laps – Chase Randall 25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts 15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney 14 Laps – Shane Golobic 13 Laps – Anthony Macri 11 Laps – Bill Balog 9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day 6 Laps – D.J. Netto 4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg 3 Laps – Brent Marks 1 Lap – Kalib HenrySIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo 9 Quick Times – David Gravel 7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild 5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid 4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi 3 Quick Times – Brent Marks 2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley 1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon BrooksHEAT RACE WINNERS (54 Drivers): 29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo 28 Heat Wins – David Gravel 24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild 19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi 18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid 11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart 9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz 7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss 6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks 3 Heat Wins –Daryn Pittman, Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson 2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley,Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto 1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon BrooksTOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):40 Dashes – Carson Macedo 39 Dashes – David Gravel 34 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild 33 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi 28 Dashes – Michael Kofoid 21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart 20 Dashes – Donny Schatz 16 Dashes – Bill Balog 10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss 9 Dashes – Rico Abreu 7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks 6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom 5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson 4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri 3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Landon Brooks 2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery 1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, Jamie VealMICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (44 Drivers):4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog 3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss 2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo 1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig KinserKSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz 6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart 3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding 2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild 1 Hard Charger –Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane GolobicPODIUM FINISHES (28 Drivers):28 Podiums – David Gravel, Carson Macedo 22 Podiums – Michael Kofoid 21 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild 17 Podiums – Donny Schatz 9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi 6 Podiums – Kyle Larson 5 Podiums – Rico Abreu 3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart 2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom 1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim KaedingTOP 10 FINISHES (81 Drivers): 51 Top 10s – David Gravel 49 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi 47 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo 44 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart 40 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild 29 Top 10s – Bill Balog 14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss 10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson  9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu 8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson 7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel 6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo 5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms 4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding 3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic 2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi 1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1) 2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1) 3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1) 4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1) 5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1) 6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1) 7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1) 8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1) 9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1) 10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2) 11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2) 12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3) 13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2) 14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3) 15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1) 16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4) 17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4) 18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5) 19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6) 20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1) 21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7) 22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8) 23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5) 24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2) 25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6) 26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2) 27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7) 28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9) 29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1) 30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2) 31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1) 32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3) 33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3) 34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3) 35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10) 36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2) 37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11) 38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1) 39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1) 40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12) 41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13) 42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1) 43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2) 44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3) 45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4) 46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4) 47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5) 48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6) 49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8) 50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7) 51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2) 52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3) 53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8) 54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4) 55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5) 56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14) 57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)For the remaining 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/what-to-watch-for-62nd-weis-markets-national-open-brings-world-of-outlaws-pa-posse-rivalry-to-new-heights/EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6231 TRACK INFO: https://www.williamsgrove.comFAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

BATAVIA, Ohio (October 1, 2024) – The heavily saturated grounds from Hurricane Helene and the forecast for additional rainfall over the next ten days have forced East Bay Raceway Park and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials to cancel “The Grand Finale” scheduled for October 10-12.  “This is not the decision that we wanted to make. However, it is necessary in consideration of all the fans and teams that have to travel great distances,” said East Bay Raceway Park Promoter Al Varnadore. “It’s devastating for us; we wanted to go out with a bang. Thank you to all the great fans, teams, and staff for their many years of support.” Anyone who purchased advance tickets to The Grand Finale, please mail your tickets to 6311 Burts Road, Tampa, FL 33619, for a refund. Refund requests must be received by November 16.  Brownstown RescheduledBrownstown Speedway’s Jackson 100 weekend has been rescheduled for Friday-Saturday, October 11-12. The festivities will begin on Friday, October 11, with the 3rd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial. The event will include Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win A-Main. On Saturday, October 12, there will be a full show of Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains for the 45th Annual Jackson 100 presented by Summit Racing Equipment. The highlight of the evening will be a thrilling 100-lap race, with a record-breaking $50,000 prize for the winner. All gates will open at 12:00 PM (noon) each day. Hot Laps are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM on Friday and 6:00 PM on Saturday. A Dirt Racing Outreach service will take place at 3:00 PM on Saturday in the Pavilion. The Indiana Pro Late Models join the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Friday; with Pure Stocks and Super Stocks on the card for Saturday.  For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com.

DALLAS (October 1, 2024) — In advance of the 39^th annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull will catch up with NHRA Funny Car point leader Austin Prock on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 pm. EDT and 8 p.m. PDT. During the show Prock talks about his early days racing sprint cars for now NHRA superstar Tony Stewart as well as how his career as a chef has benefitted him behind the wheel of the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet Camaro Funny Car. The interview-style program, hosted by Funny Car driver Hull is the latest original series added to the NHRA’s 24/7 digital channel which is available on 13 platforms including the Roku Channel (USA & Canada), Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, and others. Interested viewers can search NHRA and select the LIVE option on any of these platforms.
 
“Getting to talk with Austin and hear about his early racing career was really special,” said Hull. “Austin has taken the Funny Car class by storm, and he is on a record pace this season. It was great to talk with him more in-depth about racing with his dad and brother as well as getting his insight on driving these 11,000-horsepower animals.”

 Funny Car drivers Buddy Hull and Austin Prock talk about the thrill of wheeling 11,000-horsepower Nitro Funny Cars in the latest episode of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, photo credit Werner Communications

The Prock episode was shot in the Turn 11 event center during the Sonoma Nationals at the end of July. Prock and Hull exchanged several stories on how they have approached their respective rookie seasons behind the wheel of a nitro Funny Car coming over from racing Top Fuel dragsters. The duo also touched on the almost serene atmosphere of the cockpit moments before they hit the starting line stripe.
 
“We have done a number of episodes of the show and every one is a little different,” said Hull. “I love that we are giving guys the chance to tell stories and highlight what is so cool about racing Funny Cars. Austin was a great guest and I think people will enjoy hearing what he has to say about his first year driving a nitro Funny Car.
 
Future episodes will include sit downs with Matt Hagan and J.R. Todd. Each episode will be a free-for-all of conversation with the one constant being the Funny Car Fast Five segment, a rapid-fire Q&A getting thoughts and opinions from each guest in quick succession.
 
Following the original broadcast of each episode of Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, the show will go into programming rotation on the NHRA FAST Channel. Future new episodes will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. EST and 8 p.m. PST leading up to select NHRA national events for the rest of the 2024 season.  Past shows including the Ron Capps and Cruz Pedregon episodes are available on the Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull YouTube channel.
 

BATAVIA, Ohio (October 1, 2024) – The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship, presented by ARP, continues this week as the stars of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series invade Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania, for the 36th Annual Pittsburgher presented by Big River Steel. Get ready for two exciting nights of racing featuring a star-studded lineup of local and regional standouts taking on the nation’s top dirt late model drivers. They’ll compete for a share of the over $200,000 weekend purse. The first green flag will drop on Friday, October 4, with drivers battling for a $10,000 top prize. Saturday night will feature the biggest payout in Pittsburgher history, with the winner driving away with $50,000. Each night will feature a full schedule including Dirt Draft Hot Laps, Allstar Performance Time Trials, Heat Races, B-Mains, and the respective A-Main for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The Penn Ohio Pro Stocks will be part of the racing program on Friday, while the RUSH Late Model Series will compete in a full program on both Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the pit gates open at 2:00 PM, followed by general admission at 3:00 PM. The on-track action kicks off with Hot Laps at 6:00 PM. The pit gates will open at 12:00 PM (noon) on Saturday, with general admission once again slated for 3:00 PM. A driver autograph session is scheduled from 4:30 to 5:15 PM, with Hot Laps beginning at 6:00 PM. Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, a half-mile oval known as “Dirt’s Monster Half Mile,” is situated at 170 Kelso Road, just a short drive from downtown Pittsburgh. To purchase tickets or find more information, visit www.ppms.com. The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship, presented by ARP, will now be a five-race showdown among four drivers. Ricky Thornton Jr., Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, and Tim McCreadie will fiercely battle over the next three weeks to determine the 20th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Purses:Friday, October 4: 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Saturday, October 5: 1. $50,000, 2. $20,000, 3. $10,000, 4. $8,000, 5. $7,000, 6. $6,000, 7. $4,500, 8. $4,000, 9. $3,800, 10. $3,600, 11. $3,400, 12. $3,200, 13. $3,000, 14. $2,500, 15. $2,400, 16. $2,300, 17. $2,200, 18. $2,100, 19. $2,000, 20. $2,000, 21. $2,000, 22. $2,000, 23. $2,000, 24. $2,000 = $150,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Tire Rule:Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT2, (90) NLMT3Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) NLMT3, (92) NLMT4

ENNIS, TX (October 1, 2024) — The official start of the Texas NHRA Fall Nationals at the historic Texas Motorplex will rev up on October 10, with an epic line up of NHRA drivers and riders for the Pre-Stage Fan Fest in downtown Waxahachie, Texas, including current and former world champions in all four Mission Foods Drag Racing Series categories as well as nearly two dozen Texas Fall Nationals professional winners. Over 50 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series drivers and riders including fan favorites Justin Ashley, Ron Capps, Antron Brown, Texans Steve Torrence and Erica Enders, Matt and Angie Smith are scheduled to sign autographs at this free event held for the fourth consecutive year at Railyard Park just south of the historic Waxahachie town square. The JEGS All-Star participants will once again join the festivities allowing fans to meet and greet some of the best sportsman racers from across the country.

 
“Every year the Pre-Stage Fan Fest gets bigger and bigger,” said Christie Meyer Johnson, Texas Motorplex co-owner. “We love having so many drivers spend time with the fans before the race starts. Last year we added the JEGS All-star participants and now we have one of the largest autograph sessions in all motorsports. This year we have added Andy Ross to take the main stage and rock out for all the fans in attendance.”

 
Reigning 2023 Texas Fall Nationals champions Matt Hagan, Erica Enders and Gaige Herrera will be in attendance as well as local drivers Buddy Hull and Kebin Kinsley. Austin, Texas, residents Alexis DeJoria and 8-time world champion Tony Schumacher along with Temple, Texas’ Terry Haddock will represent the Lone Star State. Some of the biggest names in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle will join the Texas contingent including 2024 NHRA championship contenders Tony Stewart, Austin Prock, Dallas Glenn, Aaron Stanfield, J.R. Todd, Shawn Langdon, Ronn Capps, and Josh Hart will be on-site from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. signing at this free event which begins with food trucks, live music and activities for the whole family from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
 
A complete list of drivers who have planned on attending is below and as always, this list is subject to additions and deletions.
 
Tony Stewart               Top Fuel                                   Kebin Kinsley              Top Fuel
Spencer Hyde             Top Fuel                                  Justin Ashley               Top Fuel
Krista Baldwin             Top Fuel                                  Antron Brown             Top Fuel
Shawn Langdon          Top Fuel                                  Steve Torrence           Top Fuel
Billy Torrence              Top Fuel                                  Jasmine Salinas           Top Fuel
Brittany Force             Top Fuel                                  Tony Schumacher       Top Fuel
Ida Zetterstrom          Top Fuel                                  Josh Hart                     Top Fuel
Shawn Reed                Top Fuel                                  Cameron Ferre            Top Fuel
Alexis DeJoria             Funny Car                                Cruz Pedregon            Funny Car
Chad Green                 Funny Car                                Ron Capps                   Funny Car
Dan Wilkerson             Funny Car                                Buddy Hull                  Funny Car
Matt Hagan                Funny Car                                Dave Richards             Funny Car           
Jack Beckman             Funny Car                                J.R. Todd                     Funny Car
Paul Lee                      Funny Car                                Terry Haddock             Funny Car
Chris King                    Funny Car                                Dale Creasy Jr             Funny Car
Bobby Bode III             Funny Car                                Austin Prock                Funny Car
Erica Enders                Pro Stock                                 Greg Anderson           Pro Stock
Dallas Glenn               Pro Stock                                 Aaron Stanfield          Pro Stock
Camrie Caruso            Pro Stock                                 Jeg Coughlin Jr.           Pro Stock
Troy Coughlin Jr.         Pro Stock                                 Cristian Cuadra           Pro Stock
Mason McGaha          Pro Stock                                 Chris McGaha             Pro Stock
Jerry Don Tucker         Pro Stock                                 Sienna Wildgust         Pro Stock
Fernando Cuadra Jr.   Pro Stock                                 David Cuadra              Pro Stock
Gaige Herrera             PSM                                         Richard Gadson          PSM
Angie Smith                PSM                                         Matt Smith                 PSM
Jianna Evaristo           PSM                                         Chris Bostick               PSM
Steve Johnson             PSM                                         Marc Ingwersen          PSM
Chase Van Sant           PSM                                         John Hall                     PSM
Ryan Oehler                PSM                                         Angelle Sampey          TAD
 
For more information on the Pre-Stage Fan Fest or the Stampede of Speed visit www.stampedeofspeed.com. The Texas NHRA Fall Nationals, the fourth Countdown playoff race, will be contested from October 9-13 at Texas Motorplex.

The northeast Ohio ovals take The Greatest Show on Dirt to the Buckeye State one last time this yearORRVILLE, OH (September 25, 2024) – The trek to World Finals marches into Ohio this weekend for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars with the Series final trip of 2024 to the “Buckeye State.”First on the agenda is a return to Orrville, OH’s Wayne County Speedway on Friday, Sept. 27, for the $15,000-to-win/$1,500-to-start Buckeye Brawl presented by NOS Energy Drink. Then, it’s back to Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OH for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown on Saturday, Sept. 28. It’ll be The Greatest Show on Dirt’s first time back at Wayne County since 2020 and its 15th visit in Series history to Sharon.Less than 10 races remain before #AllDirtRoads lead the tour to The Dirt Track at Charlotte to close out the 2024 campaign. And with the championship still up for grabs, both races will be crucial to the title fight.BUY WAYNE COUNTY TICKETS HERE BUY SHARON TICKETS HEREWATCH LIVE ON DIRTVisionLet’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:HAUD’S HOMECOMING: Any race in his home state of Ohio is special for Sheldon Haudenschild. But Friday’s trip to Wayne County is especially meaningful for the 31-year-old.Haudenschild’s hometown of Wooster, OH is only 15 minutes down the road from the Orrville, OH oval. He loves the track, and the fans love him. Haudenschild’s sights will be firmly on victory Friday. He rolls into the weekend as the most recent Series winner at Wayne County, claiming the 2020 visit. The driver of the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink also has several more victories at his home track including five with the All-Star Circuit of Champions.Haudenschild is also no slouch at Sharon. He beat the All-Stars there in the 2015 Lou Blaney Memorial, and he’s been on the World of Outlaws podium three times including a 2021 runner-up.RELATED: NOS Energy Drink Boosts Buckeye Brawl at Wayne County; Overall Purse IncreasedEVERY POINT MATTERS: The last five World of Outlaws championships have all been decided by less than 100 points, and a similar battle looks to be shaping up in 2024.David Gravel has sat atop the standings for the bulk of the season with his Big Game Motorsports crew, but Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing are still within striking distance (-90 points) with a dozen races remaining. Both are chasing their first title.Gravel finished ninth at the 2020 World of Outlaws trip to Wayne County. Back in 2012 he picked up an All-Star podium. Over at Sharon, Gravel grabbed his first win at the Hartford, OH, dirt track earlier this year after two straight runner-up finishes. Macedo has been consistent in eight Wayne County races with no finish worse than eighth. The highlight of that experience is an All-Star runner-up in 2018. Sharon is a similar story for the Lemoore, CA driver with eight top 10s in nine Feature starts including four podiums.BUDDY ON THE BRINK: Michael “Buddy” Kofoid moved one step closer to making history as the California swing wrapped up last weekend.A third and a second pushed his current podium streak to seven in a row with Roth Motorsports and moved him to fourth in the standings. He’s now in position to tie the record for the highest finishing Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year in Series history, but he could also set a new mark. Donny Schatz sits just 64 points ahead of the Penngrove, CA native.Kofoid has been successful at both tracks on this weekend’s agenda. The 22-year-old claimed an All-Star Race at Wayne County in 2019 and podiumed there that same season.His experience is a little more limited at Sharon but still with flashes of speed. Kofoid posted an All-Star top five in 2022 and drove from 12th to seventh last May with the World of Outlaws.BUCKEYE BRILLIANCE: Any trip to Ohio is a welcome part of the schedule for Donny Schatz.The 10-time Series champion has tallied 32 of his 315 career World of Outlaws victories in the “Buckeye State” at six different facilities – Eldora Speedway (18), Attica Raceway Park (five), Atomic Speedway (four), Fremont Speedway (two), Limaland Motorsports Park (two), and Sharon Speedway (one).Schatz could make Wayne County the seventh on Friday. His only start at the 3/8 mile led to a fourth place run in 2020 aboard the Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15. Schatz’s lone Sharon score came last year in May. He’s also run second there on three occasions including earlier this season.OHIO EXPERTISE: Ohio is one of the most booming hotbeds in the Sprint Car landscape, and many of the area’s top locals plan to join the action this weekend to see how they stack up against the nation’s best.Rawson, OH’s Ricky Peterson has already topped a pair of Wayne County races this year. He’s also been victorious with both the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association (OVSCA) and FAST on Dirt in Orrville, OH.Cale Thomas may call Ohio’s neighboring state of Indiana home, but the “Buckeye State” is where he races most often. He’s won eight times in 2024 all within the borders of Ohio including a $10,000 payday at Wayne County’s Pete Jacobs Memorial.Evans City, PA’s Brandon Spithaler is another out-of-state native that often crosses state lines to compete in Ohio. He’s won two times at Wayne County so far this year. He also owns several podium finishes at Sharon.These three will be joined by several others from the region ready to battle the World of Outlaws.THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE Friday, Sept. 27 at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH Saturday, Sept. 28 at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, OHON THE INTERNETWorld 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 (57/69 Races):1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7742 PTS) 2. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-90 PTS) 3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-170 PTS) 4. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-234 PTS) 5. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-250 PTS) 6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-366 PTS) 7. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-370 PTS) 8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-882 PTS) 9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1266 PTS) 10. Landon Crawley – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-1534 PTS)NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers): 14 Wins – David Gravel 9 Wins – Carson Macedo 8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild 5 Wins – Michael Kofoid 4 Wins – Donny Schatz 3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Kyle Larson 2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu 1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. StuttsFEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):408 Laps – Carson Macedo 329 Laps – David Gravel 214 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi 177 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 132 Laps – Donny Schatz 119 Laps – Michael Kofoid 97 Laps – Kyle Larson 75 Laps – Rico Abreu 52 Laps – Logan Schuchart 44 Laps – James McFadden 36 Laps – Emerson Axsom 34 Laps – Brady Bacon 29 Laps – Chase Randall 25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts 15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney 14 Laps – Shane Golobic 13 Laps – Anthony Macri 11 Laps – Bill Balog 9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day 6 Laps – D.J. Netto 4 Laps – Hunter Schuerenberg 3 Laps – Brent Marks 1 Lap – Kalib HenrySIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):12 Quick Times – Carson Macedo 9 Quick Times – David Gravel 7 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild 5 Quick Times – Michael Kofoid 4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi 3 Quick Times – Brent Marks 2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz, Landon Crawley 1 Quick Time – Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl, Emerson Axsom, Shane Golobic, Bill Balog, Landon BrooksHEAT RACE WINNERS (54 Drivers): 29 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo 28 Heat Wins – David Gravel 24 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild 19 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi 18 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid 11 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart 9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Donny Schatz 7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss 6 Heat Wins – Bill Balog5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks 3 Heat Wins –Daryn Pittman, Garet Williamson, Kaleb Johnson 2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley,Corey Day, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Aaron Reutzel, Emerson Axsom, Scott Bogucki, Chase Randall, D.J. Netto 1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Shane Golobic, Dylan Bloomfield, Kaleb Montgomery, Landon BrooksTOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (69 Drivers):40 Dashes – Carson Macedo 39 Dashes – David Gravel 34 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild 33 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi 28 Dashes – Michael Kofoid 21 Dashes – Logan Schuchart 20 Dashes – Donny Schatz 16 Dashes – Bill Balog 10 Dashes – Brock Zearfoss 9 Dashes – Rico Abreu 7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks 6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Emerson Axsom 5 Dashes – Corey Day, Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson 4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri 3 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Landon Brooks 2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic, Kaleb Montgomery 1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage, Dusty Zomer, Andy Pake, Justin Sanders, Tanner Carrick, Tim Kaeding, Jock Goodyer, Dylan Bloomfield, Tim Kaeding, Jamie VealMICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (44 Drivers):4 LCS Wins – Bill Balog 3 LCS Wins – Anthony Macri, Landon Crawley, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss 2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Cole Macedo 1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Scott Bogucki, Mark Dobmeier, Scott Winters, Christopher Thram, Logan Schuchart, Caeden Steele, Kraig KinserKSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (33 Drivers):8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz 6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart 3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid, Garet Williamson, Tim Kaeding 2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich, Emerson Axsom, Sheldon Haudenschild 1 Hard Charger –Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day, Tim Estenson, David Gravel, Ryan Bernal, Shane GolobicPODIUM FINISHES (28 Drivers):28 Podiums – David Gravel, Carson Macedo 22 Podiums – Michael Kofoid 21 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild 17 Podiums – Donny Schatz 9 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi 6 Podiums – Kyle Larson 5 Podiums – Rico Abreu 3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks, Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart 2 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom 1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, T.J. Stutts, Chase Randall, Shane Golobic, Justin Sanders, Tim KaedingTOP 10 FINISHES (81 Drivers): 51 Top 10s – David Gravel 49 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi 47 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo 44 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart 40 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild 29 Top 10s – Bill Balog 14 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss 10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Garet Williamson  9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu 8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri, Garet Williamson 7 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel 6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day, Emerson Axsom, Cole Macedo 5 Top 10s – Brian Brown, Ryan Timms 4 Top 10s – Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Chase Randall, Tim Kaeding 3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen, Scott Bogucki, D.J. Netto, Shane Golobic 2 Top 10s – Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Kerry Madsen, Justin Sanders, Dominic Scelzi 1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight, Andy Pake, Kaleb Montgomery, Dylan Bloomfield, Jamie Veal, Ryan Bernal, Jock Goodyer2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1) 2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1) 3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1) 4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1) 5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1) 6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1) 7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1) 8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1) 9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1) 10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2) 11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2) 12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3) 13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2) 14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3) 15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1) 16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4) 17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4) 18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5) 19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6) 20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1) 21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7) 22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8) 23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5) 24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2) 25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6) 26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2) 27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7) 28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9) 29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1) 30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2) 31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1) 32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3) 33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3) 34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3) 35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10) 36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2) 37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11) 38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1) 39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1) 40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12) 41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13) 42. Fri, Aug 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1) 43. Sat, Aug 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2) 44. Sat, Aug 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3) 45. Fri, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4) 46. Sat, Aug 17 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Donny Schatz (4) 47. Fri, Aug 23 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (5) 48. Sat, Aug 24 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (6) 49. Fri, Aug 30 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (8) 50. Sat, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Carson Macedo (7) 51. Sun, Sept 1 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (2) 52. Fri, Sept 6 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA / Michael Kofoid (3) 53. Sat, Sept 7 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, CA / Carson Macedo (8) 54. Fri, Sept 13 / Bakersfield Speedway / Bakersfield, CA / Michael Kofoid (4) 55. Sat, Sept 14 / Merced Speedway / Merced, CA / Michael Kofoid (5) 56. Fri, Sept 20 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / David Gravel (14) 57. Sat, Sept 21 / Thunderbowl Raceway / Tulare, CA / Carson Macedo (9)For the remaining 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car schedule, CLICK HERE.ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/what-to-watch-for-final-ohio-weekend-of-2024-brings-world-of-outlaws-to-wayne-county-sharon/EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6228https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=6229 TRACK INFO: http://www.waynecountyspeedway.comhttps://www.sharonspeedway.comFAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

CHICAGO (September 26, 2024) — Zizzo Racing and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster team are gearing up for a strong finish at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, September 26-29. The team has already made a significant impact this season, securing their first No. 1 qualifier at the Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 Nationals in May.
 
At the prestigious 70th annual U.S. Nationals, driver TJ Zizzo piloted the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster to a No. 3 qualifying position, his best starting spot since joining the event in 2004. With just one more race remaining on their partial season schedule, Zizzo is eager to cap off the year with a strong performance at World Wide Technology Raceway.

 TJ Zizzo and Zizzo Racing are gearing up for NHRA Midwest Nationals, photo credit Auto Imagery

“We don’t race at every NHRA national event by design but when we go to the races, we are there to perform, entertain the fans and try and get in the winner’s circle,” said Zizzo, a Top Fuel national event finalist in 2020. “We got some people’s attention in Chicago and that was a highlight for this entire team. They work so hard year-round. When you can say you were the No. 1 qualifier in Top Fuel in 2024 with as tough as the competition has been, that is a great achievement.”
 
Zizzo’s legacy at the NHRA Midwest Nationals, nestled in the historic shadow of St. Louis’ Gateway Arch, traces back to his debut in 2004. Since then, he has maintained a perfect qualifying record. The fan-favorite’s best performance was in St. Louis in 2020, when he secured the No. 4 qualifying spot and progressed to the quarterfinals, defeating Luigi Novelli in the opening round. Last year Zizzo qualified No. 13 and was ousted early by championship contender Justin Ashley.
 
“Every race is special to our team,” said Zizzo. “We put a massive amount of effort into our program. We were more prepared than the last for every race we attended this season.  It’s a privilege to be able to compete at a very high level. It takes a dedicated team to be able to compete against the best in the world andSt. Louis feels like a hometown race.”


The 2024 edition of the Midwest Nationals will be Zizzo Racing’s final event of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The event is the third race in the six race NHRA playoff series and Zizzo is looking to continue to improve on the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel dragster’s performance and make an impact on the playoff outcome. A first Top Fuel win is still on the bucket list for the family owned and operated single car team.
 
“It is cool to be able to compete in a playoff national event and we want to be sure to represent Rust-Oleum and all our sponsors at the highest level,” said Zizzo. “The stakes are high across the board for all the teams. We are chasing our first Top Fuel win, and some other teams might be chasing world championships. Every team must perform at the highest level to have success in qualifying and on race day. We have proven we can race with anyone, and I am ready to get on the track.”
 
Zizzo and the Rust-Oleum Top Fuel team will make their first qualifying run Friday at 5:30 p.m. CDT and 8:00 p.m. CDT, with two more qualifying runs slated for Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Final eliminations for the quickest 16 Top Fuel dragster will begin on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The contested race will be broadcasted nationally on FS1.
 

WEST MEMPHIS, AR (September 25, 2024) – The long-awaited return of the American Sprint Car Series National Tour to Riverside International Speedway is finally here, as “The Ditch” is back on the schedule for the first time in three years.

Given the tour’s absence in recent seasons, more than half of the Series full-timers have no prior Riverside experience entering this weekend’s World Short Track Challenge. One driver not on that list is Memphis’s own Landon Britt, who began his Sprint Car career in 2018 competing in Riverside’s 305 Sprint Car division.

But even with that experience, for what to expect this weekend, Britt said his guess is no better than anyone else’s.

“You can’t really expect anything,” Britt said. “One week you can have a hammer down, heavy track, 15 inches all day and then the next week you can have glass slick, 10 or 11 inches all day. It’s a very wild track to know what’s going to come. Then, also with the river being there, you have to watch how high the river gets. Kind of like down in Florida, the higher the tide, the wetter the track. It’s a guessing game.”

One of the few drivers in the field with more laps around Riverside than Britt is Greenbrier, AR’s Jordon Mallett, who has been a frequent visitor to the track throughout his 15-year Sprint Car career and has two United Sprint Car Series wins in West Memphis on his resume. He preached the same message as Britt, emphasizing the importance of keeping up with the unpredictable Riverside track surface.

“It’s a flip of the coin, honestly,” Mallett said. “I’ve seen that place be anything and everything. It’s just dependent on what they do with the place.”

For Britt, the opportunity to sleep in his own bed after a night of racing is a welcome change of pace after spending the last three seasons traveling thousands of miles across the country chasing the National Tour.

“Always good to be closer to home and hopefully do well in front of your home crowd,” Britt said. “It makes it easier on us. We have the availability of anything we need if something happened, any help, things like that.”

The 2024 season has been a roller coaster for the No. 10 team, with three top fives mixed in with a handful of crashes and mechanical gremlins along the way. He currently sits seventh in the standings, the same spot in which he ended 2023.

Britt is focused on building momentum in the final 10 races of the season to propel the team into 2025 with a full head of steam, and there would be no better place to kickstart that upward trajectory than his home track.

“It’s had its ups and downs,” Britt said. “We’ve really played around with [the car] a lot and dove deeper into our fine tuning, trying to find new things. We’re trying not to get too caught up in the points, because then you just kind of stay in your own box. We really want to get out of it and learn. If it falls back for us a little bit this year, then hopefully it gains us next year.”

Mallett’s season has also taken plenty of unexpected turns, many of them having nothing to do with his on-track performance. His original plan was to take a hiatus from running the full National Tour with a newborn baby at home, but he ended up joining the Series anyway for eight races in the seat of the No. 55B while Brandon Anderson healed from an injury. Mallett didn’t take long to get comfortable in his new surroundings, with a last-lap pass for the win at Batesville Motor Speedway highlighting his substitute stint in the car.

The last stop on tour at Arrowhead Speedway marked Mallett’s first National Tour races back behind the wheel of his own No. 14 car. He was a contender all weekend, collecting finishes of fifth on Friday and seventh on Saturday.

While laps in a Sprint Car are helpful regardless of which car they come in, Mallett touched on the need to compartmentalize the two teams when switching from one to another.

“There’s just some things different,” Mallett said. “For the most part, everybody’s got good equipment. There’s some things that carried over there with me when I went, and there’s some things that carried back. I know what I like in my own car, and theirs drives a little different than mine.”

Mallett will follow the National Tour to Riverside this weekend looking for his second Series win of the year and first in his own equipment. With the World Short Track Challenge being a co-sanctioned event with the USCS – where Mallett has two championships and 25 wins to his name – he has all the motivation in the world to get the job done in one of the top events on either schedule.

“It’s cool, it’s like, where do you draw your association at,” Mallett said. “I’ve spent quite a bit of time with both series. It’s just a cool deal. I’m just more excited about another big 360 race. That’s super beneficial, we need big races, so hopefully it’ll turn out to be a really good event.”

More than 50 of the top 360 Sprint Car teams in the nation will join Britt and Mallett in West Memphis, AR for the World Short Track Challenge at Riverside International Speedway on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28. Tickets will be available at the track on race day, but if you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://ascsracing.com/news/riverside-locals-ready-to-defend-the-ditch-in-world-short-track-challenge/

EVENT INFO: https://ascsracing.com/schedule/event-info/?event=7530
TRACK INFO: https://riversideinternationalspeedway.com/
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WEST MEMPHIS, AR (Sept. 25, 2024) – For the first time since 2018, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make the trek to Arkansas for a doubleheader weekend at Riverside International Speedway.The World of Outlaws Bullring Blitz will be Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26, paying $12,000 to win both nights. It’ll be the final weekend of the 2024 season before the championship finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte during the World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 6-9).When the Series last visited the 1/4-mile track in 2018, Daryn Pittman held off attacks from Sheldon Haudenschild and Brad Sweet to score the victory – his second at the dirt track.Of active full-time drivers, 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz is currently the only World of Outlaws driver with a victory at Riverside. However, that win came in 2008.Both nights will be crucial for championship contenders David Gravel, Carson Macedo and Schatz. With World Finalslooming, a good or bad night could make or break a championship run.EVENT INFO Date – Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26 Location – West Memphis, AR Track Record – 11.060 sec. by Jason Solwold on May 5, 2007Times (CT) – Pit Gate Opens: 2 p.m. Grandstands Open: 5 p.m. Hot Laps & Qualifying: 6:30 p.m. -Opening ceremonies & racing to followTickets – Available HERE. How to Watch – Can’t make it? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.Last Race Video Recap (April 20, 2018) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Spc3fMChnDAPrevious World of Outlaws winners at Riverside – 2018 – Daryn Pittman on April 20 2009 – Tim Kaeding on April 24 2008- Donny Schatz on July 5 2007- Daryn Pittman on May 5 1981 – Sammy Swindell on March 27, Steve Kinser on March 28, Doug Wolfgang on May 29, Sammy Swindell on August 1 1980 – Rick Ferkel on April 4, Tim Green on April 5, Doug Wolfgang on September 15, Terry Gray on September 16 1979 – Ron Shuman on April 7, Sammy Swindell on August 25, Steve Kinser on August 26ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/1-month-alert-world-of-outlaws-return-to-riverside-for-october-doubleheader/TRACK INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/tracks/?track=Riverside+International+SpeedwayFAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

 

The World of Outlaws battle for two nights at the last debuting tracks on the 2024 schedule

GREENWOOD, LA (September 24, 2024) – All eyes are on the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models as the final five races are next until a champion is crowned at World of Outlaws World Finals.

Kicking off a weekend in the South, the Series stops in Louisiana for the first time since 2007 at Boothill Speedway for the $15,000-to-win Bayou Classic on Friday, Sept. 27. Before the racing begins at the 1/3-mile dirt track, there will be a kickoff party from 8-11 p.m. CST, featuring live music from Don Hayes.

Then, it’s a westbound trip to Petty, TX for the Texas Torpedo 50 at Rocket Raceway Park with $15,000 up for grabs and the momentum to end the season on a high note before the finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte in November.

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Here are the top storylines to look out for:

Three-Way Title Standoff: Current World of Outlaws CASE Late Models points leader Brandon Sheppard holds a 54-point margin over his two championship adversaries in 2024 – Bobby Pierce and Nick Hoffman – with little room for error between the three.

Sheppard’s three wins, 22 top-fives, and Series-leading 30 top-10s have the New Berlin, IL driver in prime position to end the season with the Longhorn Factory Team hoisting his record-breaking fifth Series title.

Pierce has been the top dirt Late Model driver in 2024 with 12 Series wins, crown jewel triumphs in the NAPA Gopher 50, Prairie Dirt Classic, USA Nationals, North-South 100, World 100, and most recently the Late Model Knoxville Nationals on Saturday. However, time is running out on the Oakwood, IL driver’s chances of catching Sheppard for his second consecutive Series title.

Hoffman disregarded any possibility of a sophomore slump in his 2024 season with the Series. The Mooresville, NC pilot’s five Feature wins, 18 top-fives, 26 top-10s, and 258 laps led are the most by a reigning World of Outlaws Rookie of the Year honoree since Watertown, NY’s Tim McCreadie in 2005.

Born on the Bayou: Robeline, LA’s own Cade Dillard enters the weekend with a strong home-field advantage at his native grounds on Friday night at Boothill Speedway.

The Dillard family has long ties to Boothill, dating back to Cade’s father, Greg, racing at the 1/4-mile facility. Dillard and his little brother, Caleb, have both won at Boothill previously.

Bobby Pierce is the only other Outlaw to win at “The Hill”, coming in March at the Ronny Adams Memorial from battling alongside Dillard for the Feature win.

Five More Chances: An incredible 33 races completed in the season lies five more opportunities for competitors to park their car in World of Outlaws Victory Lane before 2024 concludes.

Among the drivers that won in 2023 and have yet to score this season are Kyle Bronson, and 2022 Series champion Dennis Erb Jr. Outlaws looking to snag their first career Series points win include Tyler Bruening, Dustin Sorensen, Max McLaughlin, Brent Larson, Cody Overton, Tristan Chamberlain, and Dustin Walker.

With two new tracks on tap for these competitors in Louisiana and Texas, there is an opportunity for any driver to break through for a Feature win with the Series before it is over.

Don’t Mess With Texas: Returning to the Lone Star State for the first time since 2017, the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models visit Rocket Raceway Park on Saturday night as the final track to debut on the season’s schedule.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the track’s opening in 2014, the Petty, TX area has seen notable winners, including MD3 Rookie of the Year points leader Dustin Sorensen, Jake Timm, Cade Dillard, and reigning Summer Nationals champion Tyler Erb. Sorensen, Timm, and Dillard took their triumphs aboard a UMP Modified.

Saturday’s Texas Torpedo 50 marks the last race until the four-day season finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte as drivers continue to shuffle positions inside the points standings through the remainder of 2024.

WHEN AND WHERE

Boothill Speedway in Greenwood, LA

Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, TX

ABOUT THE TRACK

Boothill Speedway is a 0.333-mile oval

Rocket Raceway Park is a 0.25-mile high-banked oval

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AROUND THE TURN

The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models crown a champion in Charlotte as the 2024 season finale takes center stage at the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Nov. 6-9.

FEATURE WINNERS (8 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 12
2. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 5
3. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 4
4. Ryan Gustin –  Marshalltown, IA – 4
5. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 3
6. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 2
7. Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 2
8. Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (29 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 18
2. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 13
3. Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 13
4. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 12
5. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 11
6. Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 9
7. Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 6
8. Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 5
9. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 4
10. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 4
11. Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 3
12. Dale McDowell – Chickamauga, GA – 2
13. Ricky Thornton Jr – Martinsville, IN – 2
14. Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 2
15. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – 2
16. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua – IL -2
17. Max McLaughlin – Mooresville, NC -2
18. Cody Overton – Evans, GA – 2
19. Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 1
20. Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1
21. Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
22. Garrett Smith – Eatonton, GA – 1
23. Mason Zeigler – Chalk Hill, PA – 1
24. Tyler Stevens – Paragould, AR – 1
25. Jakob Piper – Mercersburg, PA – 1
26. Tyler Emory – King George, VA – 1
27. Chad Simpson – Mt. Vernon, IA – 1
28. Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
29. Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (36 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

1. Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 5
2. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – 4
3. Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 3
4. Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 3
5. Chase Junghans – Manhattan, KS – 2
6. Jimmy Owens – Newport, TN – 2
7. Dave Hess Jr – Waterford, PA – 1
8. Daniel Hilsabeck – Earlham, IA – 1
9. Jake Timm – Winona, MN – 1
10. Gregg Satterlee – Indiana, PA – 1
11. Logan Zarin – Hookstown, PA – 1
12. Jordan Yaggy – Rochester, MN – 1
13. Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 1
14. Cody Overton – Thomson, GA – 1
15. Frank Heckenast Jr – Frankfort, IL – 1
16. Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
17. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 1
18. Boom Briggs – Bear Lake, PA – 1
19. Tripp Gerrald – Versailles, KY – 1
20. Billy Moyer – Batesville, AR – 1
21. Blair Nothdurft – Renner, SD – 1
22. Max McLaughlin – Mooresville, NC – 1
23. Dave Hess Jr – Waterford, PA – 1
24. Chub Frank – Bear Lake, PA – 1
25. Alex Ferree – Saxonburg, PA – 1
26. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 2
27. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
28. Tyler Peterson – Hickson, ND – 1
29. Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1
30. Sam Mars – Menomonie, WI – 1
31. Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 1
32. Tristan Chamberlain – Martinsville, IN – 1
33. Cody Laney – Hicksville, OH – 1
34. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1
35. Freddie Carpenter – Parkersburg, WV – 1
36. Rod Conley – Wheelersburg, OH – 1

PODIUM FINISHES (21 Drivers)
Rank – Driver – Hometown – Podiums

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 22
2. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 13
3. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 12
4. Ryan Gustin –  Marshalltown, IA – 10
5. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 7
6. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 5
7. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 5
8. Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 4
9. Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 4
10. Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 2
11. Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 2
12. Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 2
13. Max McLaughlin – Mooresville, NC – 1
14. Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 1
15. Mason Zeigler – Chalk Hill, PA – 1
16. Ricky Thornton Jr – Martinsville, IN – 1
17. Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 1
18. Daulton Wilson – Fayetteville, NC – 1
19. Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
20. Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
21. Zack Dohm – Cross Lanes, WV – 1

FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGER (21 Drivers)
Rank – Driver – Hometown – H.C.

1. Brent Larson – Lake Elmo, MN – 4
2. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 4
3. Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 3
4. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 3
5. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 2
6. Max Blair – Centerville, PA – 2
7. Tyler Erb – New Waverly, TX – 2
8. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – 2
9. Tristan Chamberlain – Richmond, IN – 2
10. Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 2
11. Cody Overton – Evans, GA – 2
12. Ryan Gustin – Marshalltown, IA – 1
13. Ricky Thornton Jr – Martinsville, IN – 1
14. Chris Ferguson – Mt. Holly, NC – 1
15. Jake Timm – Winona, MN -1
16. Max McLaughlin – Mooresville, NC – 1
17. Gregg Satterlee – Indiana, PA – 1
18. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 1
19. Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 1
20. Shannon Babb – Moweaqua, IL – 1
21. Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 1

SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS QUICK TIMES (12 Drivers)
Rank – Driver – Hometown – QTs

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 8
2. Ryan Gustin –  Marshalltown, IA – 6
3. Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 3
4. Cody Overton, Evans, GA – 3
5. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 2
6. Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 2
7. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 1
8. Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
9. Drake Troutman – Hyndman, PA – 1
10. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
11. Tanner English – Benton, KY – 1
12. Jason Jameson – Lawrenceburg, IN – 1

BILSTEIN REDRAW POLE AWARD (19 Drivers) 

Rank – Driver – Hometown – Poles

1. Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 4
2. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 4
3. Cody Overton – Evans, GA – 3
4. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 3
5. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 2
6. Ryan Gustin –  Marshalltown, IA – 2
7. Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 1
8. Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 1
9. Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 1
10. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 1
11. Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 1
12. Tyler Stevens – Paragould, AR – 1
13. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 1
14. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 1
15. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – 1
16. Jason Feger – Bloomington, IL – 1
17. Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1
18. Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 1
19. Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 1

CASE FEATURE LAP LEADERS (19 Drivers) 
Rank – Driver – Hometown – Laps Led

1. Bobby Pierce – Oakwood, IL – 407
2. Nick Hoffman – Mooresville, NC – 258
3. Brandon Sheppard – New Berlin, IL – 171
4. Brian Shirley – Chatham, IL – 148
5. Ryan Gustin –  Marshalltown, IA – 103
6. Chris Madden – Gray Court, SC – 71
7. Kyle Bronson – Brandon, FL – 68
8. Devin Moran – Dresden, OH – 61
9. Cade Dillard – Robeline, LA – 40
10. Dustin Sorensen – Rochester, MN – 31
11. Hudson O’Neal – Martinsville, IN – 29
12. Mason Zeigler – Chalk Hill, PA – 25
13. Jonathan Davenport – Blairsville, GA – 19
14. Tyler Bruening – Decorah, IA – 19
15. Ricky Thornton Jr – Martinsville, IN – 16
16. Cody Overton – Evans, GA – 16
17. Mike Marlar – Winfield, TN – 16
18. Ethan Dotson – Bakersfield, CA – 6
19. Dennis Erb Jr – Carpentersville, IL – 2
20. Tim McCreadie – Watertown, NY – 1

2024 World of Outlaws Late Model Schedule & Winners

1. Friday, Jan. 19/Volusia Speedway Park/Devin Moran
2. Saturday, Jan. 20/Volusia Speedway Park/Hudson O’Neal
3. Thursday, Feb. 15 /Volusia Speedway Park/Nick Hoffman
4. Friday, Jan. 19/Volusia Speedway Park/Devin Moran (2)
5. Friday, Apr. 12/Farmer City Raceway/Nick Hoffman (2)
6. Saturday, Apr. 13/Farmer City Raceway/Bobby Pierce
7. Friday, May 3/Mississippi Thunder Speedway/Nick Hoffman (3)
8. Friday, May 4/Mississippi Thunder Speedway/Ryan Gustin
9. 9. Thursday, May 16/Raceway 7/Chris Madden
10. Saturday, May 18/Marion Center Raceway/Chris Madden (2)
11. Sunday, May 19/Path Valley Speedway/Bobby Pierce (2)
12. Thursday, June 20/Thunderhill Raceway Park/Brandon Sheppard
13. Friday, June 21/Ponderosa Speedway/Brandon Sheppard (2)
14. Saturday, June 22/Brownstown Speedway/Nick Hoffman (4)
15. Monday, June 24/Independence Motor Speedway/Bobby Pierce (3)
16. Tuesday, June 25/Hamilton County Speedway/Bobby Pierce (4)
17. Saturday, June 29/Norman County Raceway/Nick Hoffman (5)
18. Sunday, June 30/River Cities Speedway/Brian Shirley
19. Friday, July 5/Deer Creek Speedway/Ryan Gustin (2)
20. Friday, July 5/Deer Creek Speedway/Brandon Sheppard (3)
21. Saturday, July 6/Deer Creek Speedway/Bobby Pierce (5)
22. Thursday, July 11/Bedford Speedway/Bobby Pierce (6)
23. Friday, July 12/Sharon Speedway/Bobby Pierce (7)
24. Saturday, July 13/Sharon Speedway/Bobby Pierce (8)
25. Saturday, July 27/Fairbury Speedway/Bobby Pierce (9)
26. Friday, August 2/Cedar Lake Speedway/Bobby Pierce (10)
27. Friday, August 2/Cedar Lake Speedway/Ryan Gustin (3)
28. Saturday, August 3/Cedar Lake Speedway/Bobby Pierce (11)
29. Wednesday, August 14/Highland Speedway/Brian Shirley (2)
30. Friday, August 16/Maquoketa Speedway/Brian Shirley (3)
31. Saturday, August 17/Maquoketa Speedway/Brian Shirley (4)
32. Friday, August 23/Atomic Speedway/Bobby Pierce (12)
33. Saturday, August 24/Atomic Speedway/Ryan Gustin (4)

ARTICLE:https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/what-to-watch-for-louisiana-texas-showdown-sets-stage-for-road-to-world-finals/ 

EVENT INFO:https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/schedule/event-info/?event=6169

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BATAVIA, Ohio (September 24, 2024) – The Big River Steel Chase for the Championship presented by ARP has now narrowed to a seven-race showdown among four drivers. The seven-race chase toward the championship begins on Sept. 27-28 at Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway, followed by Oct. 1 at Atomic Speedway near Chillicothe, Ohio; Oct. 4-5 at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pa.; Oct. 12 at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla. (Oct. 10-11 prelims); and Eldora Speedway’s season-ending Dirt Track World Championship on Oct. 19 in Rossburg, Ohio. The Big River Steel “Big Four,” – Ricky Thornton Jr., Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, and Tim McCreadie will fiercely battle over the next four weeks to determine the 20th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Champion.  Ricky Thornton Jr. received a $10,000 bonus following Saturday’s Late Model Knoxville Nationals, while second through fourth each earned $2,000. The Big River Steel “Big Four” championship points were consolidated. Those four drivers are now pursuing their share of the record points fund of over $1,000,000. The series champion will receive $200,000, while the top four drivers in the final series point standings will each earn a minimum of $100,000. For the latest news, results, championship standings, and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. 2024 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Fund: 1. $200,000, 2. $150,000, 3. $125,000, 4. $100,000, 5. $75,000, 6. $60,000, 7. $50,000, 8. $45,000, 9. $40,000, 10. $35,000, 11. $30,000, 12. $25,000, 13. $20,000, 14. $15,000, 15. $14,000, 16. $13,000, 17. $12,000 Chase Bonuses: $66,000Point Fund: $1,009,000Total: $1,075,000 Big River Steel Big Four Championship Events:Date – Venue – Event – To WinSept. 27 – Brownstown Speedway – 3rd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial – $10,000Sept. 28 – Brownstown Speedway – 45th Annual Jackson 100 – $50,000Oct. 1 – Atomic Speedway – The Night the Stars Come Out – $20,000Oct. 4 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 36th Annual Pittsburgher – $10,000Oct. 5 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 36th Annual Pittsburgher – $50,000Oct. 10 – East Bay Raceway Park – The Grand Finale (Prelim; Non-Points) – $5,000Oct. 11 – East Bay Raceway Park – The Grand Finale (Prelim; Non-Points) – $5,000Oct. 12 – East Bay Raceway Park – The Grand Finale – $50,000Oct. 18 – Eldora Speedway – 44th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (Prelim; Non-Points)Oct. 19 – Eldora Speedway – 44th Annual Dirt Track World Championship – $100,000

WEST MEMPHIS, AR (September 24, 2024) – The American Sprint Car Series National Tour is back in Memphis for the first time in three years this weekend for a one-of-a-kind Sprint Car racing spectacle.

The Series will join forces with the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints and the United Sprint Car Series for 360 Sprint Car racing’s newest premier event, the World Short Track Challenge at Riverside International Speedway.

The race will pay show-up points only for the National Tour, meaning teams will be gunning solely for Saturday night’s $10,000 top prize. All teams who start Saturday’s main event will make at least $1,000, which puts the World Short Track Challenge in a tie with the 360 Knoxville Nationals for the largest starting payout on the National Tour schedule. Friday’s preliminary action will conclude with a $2,000-to-win, $200-to-start Feature.

Tickets will be available at the track on race day. Can’t make it? Catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

Here are the top storylines entering the weekend:

WHAT A FIELD: With the season winding down and a huge purse up for grabs, teams from across the nation are planning to make the trip to “The Ditch” to chase the checkered flag.

The field of National Tour regulars will be headlined by championship contenders Seth Bergman and Sam Hafertepe Jr., who enter the weekend as the only Series full-timers with Riverside victories to their name. Bergman won with the National Tour in Memphis in 2012 and 2015, while Hafertepe did the same in 2014.

More than 50 names are on the pre-entry list for the event, but there are none bigger than three-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion Sammy Swindell. The 68-year-old Sprint Car legend is making his first National Tour start since the 2023 360 Knoxville Nationals, but if his wins in local action at Riverside on Aug. 24 and with the USCS at Buckshot Speedway on Aug. 31 are anything to go by, “Slammin’ Sammy” could be a contender for his first Series win in six years.

Other invaders to keep an eye on include four-time National Tour champion and current USCS points leader Terry Gray, North Dakota standout Tim Estenson and eight-time National Tour winner Derek Hagar.

RUN OF SHOW: The tri-sanctioned event will feature a format unlike anything else on the schedule leading up to the main event on Saturday.

After Hot Laps on Friday, cars will be divided into two groups for Qualifying, which will set the lineups for the Heat Races and pay points that will determine lineups later in the night. The top four qualifiers in each Heat Race will be inverted, and passing points will be paid out. The top 14 drivers in combined Qualifying points and Heat Race passing points will be locked into the Feature, while everyone else will have to race their way through a B-Main, C-Main or D-Main.

The top six finishers in the D-Main will transfer to the C-Main, the top six from the C-Main will move on to the B-Main, and the top six from the B-Main will start at the tail of the 25-lap Feature to conclude Friday’s program.

No Qualifying will be held on Saturday; instead, combined points from Qualifying, Heat Races and preliminary Mains on Friday along with a dice roll invert will set the starting lineups for Heat Races on Saturday, which will again pay passing points. After Saturday’s Heat Races, the top 12 in points from both nights will be locked into the Feature, while the rest of the field will be placed into a D-Main, C-Main or B-Main. Those races will see the top six finishers transfer in the same fashion as on Friday night.

Before the main event, a Dash will be held with the top two drivers in Friday’s points along with the top four from Saturday to set the first three rows of the Feature lineup. Once all preliminary action is complete, the weekend will wrap up with a 40-lap, $10,000-to-win Feature.

FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME: The win column was dominated by two familiar names in the first half of the year, with Bergman and Hafertepe combining to win 14 of the first 18 races of the National Tour season. The tide has shifted in the opposite direction since then, as neither driver has found Victory Lane in the last six races on tour.

Instead, the Series has seen five different winners in those six races. It was the first National Tour win of the season for all five drivers, and in the case of Rookie of the Year contender Hank Davis, his pair of wins at Electric City Speedway were the first and second of his career.

One of the leading candidates to continue the streak of first-time winners in 2024 is the No. 95 of Matt Covington. The 19-time National Tour winner entered the year fresh off a three-win season a year ago, but it has now been more than a year since his most recent score on Aug. 25, 2023 at Lakeside Speedway. While he hasn’t broken through yet, he has been in contention to do so all year, as he sits third in the standings on the heels of seven podiums and an average finish of 6.2.

The list of potential winners also includes Zach Blurton, who has picked up two podiums and five top 10s in the last nine races, as well as Andrew Deal, who made an impressive 22nd-to-ninth charge last time out at Arrowhead Speedway to remain second in the Rookie of the Year chase.

WELCOME HOME: No one will have a shorter drive to the track this weekend than Memphis’s own Landon Britt.

The driver of the No. 10 is another name on the list of those searching for their first National Tour victory of 2024. Britt enters Riverside amid a challenging stretch over the past few weeks, as he has only finished in the top 10 twice in the last six races.

While he has never won in 360 Sprint Car competition at his home track, his recent history there suggests it could be the place for a turnaround. Britt has raced at Riverside twice so far in 2024, coming home 10th in weekly action on May 11 and seventh with the USCS on May 25.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28, at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR

AROUND THE TURN:
The American Sprint Car Series National Tour will make its only stops of the year in Missouri and Kentucky, with Benton Speedway set for Friday, Oct. 11, before Paducah International Raceway on Saturday, Oct. 12.

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS (TOP 10):

1. Seth Bergman (3045 points)
2. Sam Hafertepe Jr. (-111)
3. Matt Covington (-240)
4. Hank Davis (-372)
5. Andrew Deal (-506)
6. Jason Martin (-526)
7. Landon Britt (-577)
8. Zach Blurton (-617)
9. Kyler Johnson (-629)
10. Terry Easum (-732)

FEATURE WINNERS (11):
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 9
Seth Bergman – Snohomish, WA – 5
Hank Davis – Sand Springs, OK – 2
Terry Easum – Broken Arrow, OK – 1
Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR – 1
Kaleb Johnson – Sioux Falls, SD – 1
Tyler Courtney – Indianapolis, IN – 1
Jake Bubak – Arvada, CO – 1
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX – 1
Roger Crockett – Broken Arrow, OK – 1
Jason Martin – Liberal, KS – 1

QUICK TIME AWARDS (12):
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 11
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX – 2
Brady Baker – Alexander, AR – 1
Josh McCord – Broken Arrow, OK – 1
Alex Sewell – Sapulpa, OK – 1
Blake Hahn – Sapulpa, OK – 1
Matt Covington – Glenpool, OK – 1
Tyler Groenendyk – Oskaloosa, IA – 1
Jake Bubak – Arvada, CO – 1
Seth Bergman – Snohomish, WA – 1
Skylar Gee – Leduc, AB – 1
Roger Crockett – Broken Arrow, OK – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (40):
Seth Bergman – Snohomish, WA – 7
Jason Martin – Liberal, KS – 6
Hank Davis – Sand Springs, OK – 6
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 6
Matt Covington – Glenpool, OK – 5
Whit Gastineau – Moore, OK – 4
Terry Easum – Broken Arrow, OK – 3
Andrew Deal – Caney, KS – 3
Sean McClelland – Tulsa, OK – 3
Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR – 3
Brady Baker – Alexander, AR – 2
Blake Hahn – Sapulpa, OK – 2
Zach Blurton – Quinter, KS – 2
Kyler Johnson – Quinter, KS – 2
Lane Whittington – Denham Springs, LA – 1
Koty Adams – Haughton, LA – 1
Bradley Fezard – Bonnerdale, AR – 1
Brekton Crouch – Lubbock, TX – 1
Jeremy Campbell – Wichita, KS – 1
Cody Gardner – Benton, AR – 1
Austyn Gossel – Windsor, CO – 1
Kyle Clark – Sapulpa, OK – 1
Matt Juhl – Tea, SD – 1
Garet Williamson – Columbia, MO – 1
Emerson Axsom – Franklin, IN – 1
Hunter Schuerenberg – Sikeston, MO – 1
Tanner Holmes – Jacksonville, OR – 1
Landon Britt – Memphis, TN – 1
Roger Crockett – Broken Arrow, OK – 1
Tyler Groenendyk – Oskaloosa, IA – 1
Parker Price-Miller – Kokomo, IN – 1
Colton Hardy – Phoenix, AZ – 1
Tanner Thorson – Broken Arrow, OK – 1
Brian Brown – Hugginsville, MO – 1
Jake Bubak – Arvada, CO – 1
Phil Dietz – Laurel, MT – 1
Joe Perry – Billings, MT – 1
Kory Wermling – Great Falls, MT – 1
Chris Martin – Ankeny, IA – 1
Garrett Benson – Concordia, MO – 1

DASH APPEARANCES (39):
Seth Bergman – Snohomish, WA – 20
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 19
Hank Davis – Sand Springs, OK – 12
Matt Covington – Glenpool, OK – 12
Jason Martin – Liberal, KS – 8
Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR – 5
Whit Gastineau – Moore, OK – 5
Brady Baker – Alexander, AR – 5
Blake Hahn – Sapulpa, OK – 4
Sean McClelland – Tulsa, OK – 4
Zach Blurton – Quinter, KS – 3
Terry Easum – Broken Arrow, OK – 3
Andrew Deal – Caney, KS – 3
Kyler Johnson – Quinter, KS – 3
Alex Sewell – Broken Arrow, OK – 2
Jake Bubak – Arvada, CO – 2
Kory Wermling – Great Falls, MT – 2
Roger Crockett – Broken Arrow, OK – 2
Garrett Benson – Concordia, MO – 2
Lane Whittington – Denham Springs, LA – 1
Koty Adams – Haughton, LA – 1
Ryder Laplante – Calera, OK – 1
Bradley Fezard – Bonnerdale, AR – 1
Brekton Crouch – Lubbock, TX – 1
Jeremy Campbell – Wichita, KS – 1
Elijah Gile – Phoenix, AZ – 1
Cody Gardner – Benton, AR – 1
Austyn Gossel – Windsor, CO – 1
Kyle Clark – Sapulpa, OK – 1
Harli White – Lindsay, OK – 1
Austin McCarl – Altoona, IA – 1
Landon Britt – Memphis, TN – 1
DJ Brink – Rapid City, SD – 1
Phil Dietz – Laurel, MT – 1
Joe Perry – Billings, MT – 1
Skylar Gee – Leduc, AB – 1
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX – 1
Chris Martin – Ankeny, IA – 1
Riley Goodno – Knoxville, IA – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (15):
Rees Moran – Tulsa, OK – 2
Landon Britt – Memphis, TN – 1
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 1
Sean McClelland – Tulsa, OK – 1
Blake Hahn – Sapulpa, OK – 1
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX – 1
Chase Porter – St. Joseph, MO – 1
Kerry Madsen – Knoxville, IA – 1
Chase Randall – Waco, TX – 1
Rich Bailey – Helena, MT – 1
Kyler Johnson – Quinter, KS – 1
Skylar Gee – Leduc, AB – 1
Zach Blurton – Quinter, KS – 1
Brandon Anderson – Glenpool, OK – 1
Noah Harris – Broken Arrow, OK – 1

PODIUM FINISHERS (24):
Seth Bergman – Snohomish, WA – 16
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 14
Matt Covington – Glenpool, OK – 7
Hank Davis – Sand Springs, OK – 7
Andrew Deal – Caney, KS – 2
Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR – 2
Austin McCarl – Altoona, IA – 2
Jake Bubak – Arvada, CO – 2
Zach Blurton – Quinter, KS – 2
Roger Crockett – Broken Arrow, OK – 2
Jason Martin – Liberal, KS – 2
Brady Baker – Alexander, AR – 2
Terry Easum – Broken Arrow, OK – 1
Tanner Conn – Oklahoma City, OK – 1
Ryder Laplante – Calera, OK – 1
Kyle Clark – Sapulpa, OK – 1
Kaleb Johnson – Sioux Falls, SD – 1
Chase Randall – Waco, TX – 1
Kade Higday – Knoxville, IA – 1
Cory Eliason – Visalia, CA – 1
Brian Brown – Higginsville, MO – 1
Tyler Courtney – Indianapolis, IN – 1
Emerson Axsom – Franklin, IN – 1
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX – 1

TOP 10 FINISHERS (64):
Seth Bergman – Snohomish, WA – 20
Matt Covington – Glenpool, OK – 19
Sam Hafertepe Jr. – Sunnyvale, TX – 16
Jason Martin – Liberal, KS – 15
Hank Davis – Sand Springs, OK – 14
Landon Britt – Memphis, TN – 12
Andrew Deal – Caney, KS – 12
Kyler Johnson – Quinter, KS – 8
Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR – 8
Zach Blurton – Quinter, KS – 7
Blake Hahn – Sapulpa, OK – 6
Austyn Gossel – Windsor, CO – 5
Rees Moran – Tulsa, OK – 4
Brandon Anderson – Glenpool, OK – 4
Harli White – Lindsay, OK – 4
Kelly Miller – Stirling, AB – 4
Sean McClelland – Tulsa, OK – 4
Kyle Clark – Sapulpa, OK – 3
Whit Gastineau – Moore, OK – 3
Jake Bubak – Arvada, CO – 3
Terry Easum – Broken Arrow, OK – 3
Terry McCarl – Altoona, IA – 3
Brady Baker – Alexander, AR – 3
Alex Sewell – Broken Arrow, OK – 2
Tyler Courtney – Indianapolis, IN – 2
Emerson Axsom – Franklin, IN – 2
Austin McCarl – Altoona, IA – 2
Brian Brown – Higginsville, MO – 2
Cory Eliason – Visalia, CA – 2
Tasker Phillips – Pleasantville, IA – 2
Jamie Ball – Knoxville, IA – 2
Kaleb Johnson – Sioux Falls, SD – 2
Jeremy Campbell – Wichita, KS – 2
Skylar Gee – Leduc, AB – 2
Riley Goodno – Knoxville, IA – 2
Roger Crockett – Broken Arrow, OK – 2
Bradley Fezard – Bonnerdale, AR – 2
Channin Tankersley – Arlington, TX – 1
Tanner Conn – Oklahoma City, OK – 1
Brekton Crouch – Lubbock, TX – 1
Jeremy Huish – Jetmore, KS – 1
Ryder Laplante – Calera, OK – 1
Bradley Fezard – Bonnerdale, AR – 1
Fred Mattox – Drumright, OK – 1
Dale Howard – Byhalia, MS – 1
Brad Bowden – Hernando, MS – 1
Michael Day – Farmersville, TX – 1
Chase Randall – Waco, TX – 1
Kade Higday – Knoxville, IA – 1
Justin Peck – Monrovia, IN – 1
Gunner Ramey – Sedalia, MO – 1
Miles Paulus – Marshall, MO – 1
Kasey Kahne – Enumclaw, WA – 1
Ryan Giles – Grimes, IA – 1
Kerry Madsen – Knoxville, IA – 1
Alex Hill – Six Nations, ON – 1
Cole Macedo – Lemoore, CA – 1
DJ Brink – Rapid City, SD – 1
Blayne Brink – Gillette, WY – 1
Phil Dietz – Laurel, MT – 1
Kory Wermling – Great Falls, MT – 1
Aaron Reutzel – Clute, TX – 1
Chris Martin – Ankeny, IA – 1
Emilio Hoover – Broken Arrow, OK – 1

2024 AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Friday, Apr. 19 / Super Bee Speedway / Chatham, LA / Seth Bergman (1)
Friday, May 10 / Red Dirt Raceway / Meeker, OK / Terry Easum (1)
Friday, May 31 / Rush County Speedway / La Crosse, KS / Seth Bergman (2)
Saturday, June 1 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (1)
Tuesday, June 11 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (2)
Thursday, June 13 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3)
Friday, June 14 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Seth Bergman (3)
Saturday, June 15 / Tri-State Speedway / Pocola, OK / Seth Bergman (4)
Saturday, June 22 / Batesville Motor Speedway / Locust Grove, AR / Jordon Mallett (1)
Friday, June 28 / Tulsa Speedway / Tulsa, OK / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (4)
Friday, July 19 / Lakeside Speedway / Kansas City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (5)
Saturday, July 20 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (6)
Thursday, Aug. 1 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kaleb Johnson (1)
Friday, Aug. 2 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (7)
Saturday, Aug. 3 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Tyler Courtney (1)
Friday, Aug. 16 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (8)
Saturday, Aug. 17 / Lincoln County Raceway / North Platte, NE / Sam Hafertepe Jr. (9)
Friday, Aug. 23 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Seth Bergman (5)
Saturday, Aug. 24 / Big Sky Speedway / Shepherd, MT / Jake Bubak (1)
Friday, Aug. 30 / Electric City Speedway / Black Eagle, MT / Hank Davis (1)
Saturday, Aug. 31 / Electric City Speedway / Black Eagle, MT / Hank Davis (2)
Tuesday, Sept. 10 / Clay County Fair Speedway / Spencer, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Friday, Sept. 13 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Roger Crockett (1)
Saturday, Sept. 14 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Jason Martin (1)
Friday, Sept. 27 / Riverside International Speedway / West Memphis, AR
Saturday, Sept. 28 / Riverside International Speedway / West Memphis, AR
Friday, Oct. 11 / Benton Speedway / Benton, MO
Saturday, Oct. 12 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY
Friday, Oct. 25 / RPM Speedway / Crandall, TX
Saturday, Oct. 26 / RPM Speedway / Crandall, TX
Thursday, Nov. 14 / Tulsa Speedway / Tulsa, OK
Friday, Nov. 15 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK
Saturday, Nov. 16 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK

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ENNIS, TX (September 24, 2024) — The Texas Motorplex today announced Olan and Judy Gotcher, long-time race operations and volunteers, and Rosalee Noble, Drag Racing Association of Women board member, have been named Texas Motorplex Legends in advance of the 2024 NHRA Texas Fall Nationals at the Stampede of Speed. The trio has made significant impacts at Texas Motorplex and across the drag racing landscape both on and off the track for decades.
 
“Olan, Judy and Rosalee are three people who many drag racing fans might not know but they are Legends nonetheless,” said Christie Meyer Johnson, Texas Motorplex co-owner. “They represent the hundreds of volunteers and behind the scenes people who make every drag race happen and support racers in their time of need. They have supported DRAW for decades and their love of drag racing and Texas Motorplex is appreciated beyond words. Calling them Legends is the least we can do to recognize their impact on our sport and Texas Motorplex.”
 
Noble had a passion for drag racing that goes back over 30 years to her time behind the wheel at Coles County Dragway in her 1982 Buick LeSabre Station wagon, affectionately called the Care Wagon. She was a three-time Coles County Dragway Champion and a runner-up in the Division 3 Race of Champions, earning respect and admiration from her competitors. Noble’s biggest impact on drag racing was her support and passion with the Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW) since 1986. She became a board member in 1991, vice president in 1992, and president in 1993 and 1994. From 1995 until her passing, she served as the fundraising chair. Rosalee passed away this May, but not before she was informed, she was a Texas Motorplex Legend.

 Rosalee Noble, 2024 Texas Motorplex Legend, photo credit DRAW

Gotcher and his wife Judy have dedicated their lives to drag racing behind the scenes for over 40 years. Olan and Judy have worked in the tower for Division 4 races, NHRA national events, and weekend races making sure racer data was accurately input and race information stayed on track. There wasn’t a job the Gotchers didn’t tackle in the tower from race results to announcing. Their dedication and professionalism have ensured drag racers at every level of the sport have been able to enjoy a safe and fun environment whether that are a foot brake racer or Top Fuel world champion. Loan also spent time on the track behind the wheel as an avid sportsman and local racer at Texas Motorplex. Their dedication to the sport has been appreciated but largely unnoticed. That has not deterred them from being a positive and critical part of Texas Motorplex’s success as a premier motorsport facility.

Olan and Judy Gotcher, 2024 Texas Motorplex Legends, photo credit Auto Imagery

Along with his wife Judy, Olan has also been a major supporter the Drag Racing Association of Women (DRAW). He has been on the DRAW board for several years. In that time, he has served as the membership secretary where he edits and publishes the DRAW newsletter.

The Texas Motorplex Legends will be recognized and presented with their one-of-a-kind Legend spurs at separate ceremonies throughout the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, October 9-13. For tickets to the Stampede of Speed or the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals visit www.stampedeofspeed.com.