| KENNEDALE, TX (March 10, 2026) – Texas, home of unparalleled state pride, sizeable steaks, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.Ted Johnson’s vision became a reality on March 18, 1978 when the World of Outlaws contested their first race at Mesquite, TX’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway. This weekend, The Greatest Show on Dirt is set for a trip to the home state.Kennedale Speedway Park lies in the southeast shadow of Fort Worth and is the destination this Friday-Saturday, March 13-14. The tour debuted at the “Lone Star State” bullring in 2024, returned in 2025, and now Kennedale occupies a spring slot on the schedule for the third year in a row.It doesn’t matter if you’re coming up from San Antone or lost your saddle in Houston, Kennedale Speedway Park is where to go this weekend with Donny, David, and the boys.BUY TWO-DAY KENNEDALE TICKET PACKAGE HERE BUY FRIDAY KENNEDALE TICKETS HERE BUY SATURDAY KENNEDALE TICKETS HEREWATCH LIVE ON DIRTVisionLet’s look at the Texas-sized storylines this weekend:TIED AT THE TOPIf the first few weeks of the season are any indicator, we’re in for a fun championship battle.For the second time in 2026, there’s a tie at the top of the standings. First, it was defending champion David Gravel and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid knotted up following the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. Now, Gravel still has his share, but it’s Carson Macedo who’s caught up and equaled the score.Gravel has been consistently fast nearly every night with four podiums through six races. He and the Big Game Motorsports team slipped to 11th at Talladega, so they’ll aim for a rebound weekend in Texas.Macedo’s 2026 résumé is just about flawless. He drove the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 to five consecutive top fives to open the season. A seventh at Talladega marked his lowest result of the year, but Macedo still boasts a stout 3.67 average finish.SILLY SEASON SUCCESSSilly season didn’t disappoint heading into this year with several drivers heading to new homes, and it hasn’t taken long for the pairings to get acquainted.We’ve already seen Spencer Bayston and Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing, Sheldon Haudenschild and KCP Racing, and Donny Schatz and CJB Motorsports make trips to Victory Lane. Bayston topped the season opener at Volusia. Haudenschild bagged night one of the Bike Week Jamboree. Schatz delivered a vintage performance at Talladega to snap a 79-race winless streak.Looking ahead to how the trio may fare in Texas, Haudenschild owns the best showing with a fourth last year. Schatz will look to improve his top mark of ninth. Bayston will be making his first laps at Kennedale.CALIFORNIAN CONQUERERSCalifornians have stolen the show through three visits to Kennedale.It began with the 2024 Series debut when Lemoore’s Carson Macedo led from green to checkered. Fresno’s Giovanni Scelzi followed that by topping last year’s Cowtown Classic opener. The next night, Penngrove’s Michael “Buddy” Kofoid claimed the cowboy hat.Macedo and Kofoid will both be in action this weekend aiming to become the first multi-time Kennedale victor. As noted above, Macedo has been plenty consistent this year but is still in search of a win. Kofoid is third in points, 30 markers back of Macedo and Gravel after a disastrous night at Volusia last Monday. He and Roth Motorsports bounced back with a Talladega podium.The lone other driver who could continue the “Golden State” trend is Carson’s brother, Cole Macedo. His best run at Kennedale in two tries with TwoC Racing is 13th.QUIETLY CONSISTENTThe title fight and new combinations winning may be grabbing all the attention, but an eye should be kept on Garet Williamson and his Fischer Motorsports team.They’re quietly piecing together a stellar start to Williamson’s sophomore season. The Columbia, MO native has been in the top 10 in four of the six races and nearly had a fifth, driving from 21st to 11th at Volusia’s Bike Week Jamboree opener. Williamson is fresh off posting his best result of the year, a fifth at Talladega.The stats say his roll could continue this weekend. Williamson posted solid finishes of seventh and 11th at Kennedale a year ago. Williamson and the Fischer crew have come quite a long way in a short time. This weekend will mark the two-year anniversary of when the Curt and Devin Fischer-owned team debuted with the World of Outlaws at Cotton Bowl Speedway in 2024.TEXAN TALENTWith Kennedale being the only “Lone Star State” trip of 2026, the local Texan talent will be motivated to make the home fans proud.That contingent is undoubtedly led by Sam Hafertepe Jr. The Sunnyvale, TX driver came close to taking down the World of Outlaws twice on home turf in 2025. One of those occasions was at none other than Kennedale when the six-time American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) champion led laps before settling for second after Buddy Kofoid got by. He also finished on the podium at Cotton Bowl Speedway. Hafertepe is a former Kennedale winner with ASCS regionally.Marcus Thomas’ résumé features quite a bit of Kennedale experience. The Corsicana, TX native has won there multiple times including a pair in ASCS regional competition.Lubbock, TX’s John Carney II is teamed with Brett Becker to pilot the No. 2B. Carney has plenty of Kennedale laps under his belt including a runner-up at a local race last year.More locals that usually battle the World of Outlaws at Kennedale Jeb Sessums (Burleson, TX), Dalton Stevens (Scurry, TX), Colby Stubblefield (Seagoville, TX), and more.THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCEWHEN AND WHERE Friday-Saturday, March 13-14 at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, TX AROUND THE TURN Friday, March 20 at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, OK (TICKETS) Saturday, March 21 at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK (TICKETS)CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (6/85 Races): 1. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (800 PTS) 2. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (-0 PTS) 3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-30 PTS) 4. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-32 PTS) 5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-48 PTS) 6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-54 PTS) 7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-62 PTS) 8. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-80 PTS) 9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-86 PTS) 10. Ashton Torgerson – Shark Racing No. 1A (-88 PTS)NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (5 Drivers): 2 Wins – Anthony Macri 1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny SchatzFEATURE LAPS LED (9 Drivers): 40 Laps Led – Anthony Macri 35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz 25 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild 12 Laps Led – Carson Macedo 10 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston 6 Laps Led – Brian Brown, Brock Zearfoss 1 Lap Led – David GravelPODIUM FINISHES (8 Drivers): 4 Podiums – Carson Macedo, David Gravel 3 Podiums – Anthony Macri, Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild 1 Podium – Spencer Bayston, Ashton Torgerson, Donny SchatzSIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (4 Drivers): 2 Quick Times – David Gravel, Sheldon Haudenschild 1 Quick Time – Logan Schuchart, Ashton TorgersonHEAT RACE WINNERS (12 Drivers): 4 Heat Wins – David Gravel 3 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart 2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri, Carson Macedo, Ashton Torgerson, Sheldon Haudenschild 1 Heat Win – Chase Dietz, Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Bill Balog, Donny Schatz, Michael KofoidTOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (22 Drivers): 5 Dashes – David Gravel 4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Sheldon Haudenschild 3 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Ashton Torgerson, Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid 2 Dashes – Brent Marks, Tanner Holmes 1 Dash – Brian Brown, Chase Dietz, Kasey Jedrzejek, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss, Kerry Madsen, Donny Schatz, Bryce Lucius, Bill Balog, Spencer BaystonMICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (3 Drivers): 3 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz 1 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Cameron MartinKSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (5 Drivers): 2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson 1 Hard Charger – Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz, Chris Windom, Giovanni ScelziACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (5 Drivers): 2 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid 1 Fastest Lap – Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss, Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (5 Drivers): 2 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart 1 Hottest Lap – David Gravel, Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS: Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1) Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1) Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1) Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1) Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (2) Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Donny Schatz (1) Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX Sat, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO Fri, April 17 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL Sat, April 18 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA Fri, May 1 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH Sat, May 2 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA Sun, May 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND Sun, May 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND Fri, June 5 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA Sat, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN Sat, Oct 17 / TBA Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC *denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-kennedale-weekend-brings-world-of-outlaws-to-home-state-of-texas/EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4549530 TRACK INFO: 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