For 10 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races two names have appeared on the Wicked Energy Gum No. 9 car – “Kahne” on the body and “McFadden” on the wing. That could change after the Jackson Nationals this week. Or remain unchanged until August. Kasey Kahne said he’ll find out Thursday … Read more
In the words of Brad Sweet, “the more you lead, the better you get at it.” The statement rings like a prophecy he wrote from himself. Almost halfway through the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series 2019 season, Sweet has made leading a habit and gotten better at it each race. With … Read more
In racing, drivers need a short memory, according to Daryn Pittman. He probably would have quit a long time ago without one. He’s found himself needing to use that quality lately, due to a recent stretch of races he called “embarrassing.” After sweeping the 2019 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season opening … Read more
When the checkered flags waved over a victorious Brad Sweet at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night the time was close to 1 a.m. Central Time, due to Mother Nature’s evening splash of rain. Exhaustion had no presence on Sweet’s face, though. Sweat and a big grin, yes. Maybe even a hint of relief. But no fatigue. … Read more
There was gravitas in Brian Brown’s yell. After slapping the top wing of his Casey’s General Stores/FVP No. 21 Sprint Car, he held his right fist in the air and stared out to the crowd with the expression of an alpha predator after claiming his territory. Brown won his first World of Outlaws NOS Energy … Read more
Looking to thrill South Dakota fans once again, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will return on July 3 to Brown County Speedway for the first time since 2016. The last time the winged warrior graced the 1/3-mile speedway they showed fans why the World of Outlaws is The Greatest Show … Read more
Elevated in an atmosphere of drifting confetti, an exultant Logan Schuchart stood atop his winged chariot throwing his arms in the air. From below his Drydene cladded crew members cheered with the same energy and enthusiasm. The Shark Racing team had won their fourth World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series race of … Read more
Aussies Ian and Kerry Madsen are heading home. Not to Australia. Their other home – Knoxville, Iowa. When the Madsen brothers moved to America, they landed in the Marion County city of 7,000 people. Their reason? “It’s kind of the center of the Sprint Car Universe,” said Kerry Madsen, the elder of the two brothers. … Read more
A rapid of blood forced its way through hearts of thousands. Beats per minute spiked to the redline. Leader Brad Sweet hit the cushion exiting turn four at Granite City Speedway Saturday night, launching his NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 car several inches off the track. With David Gravel breathing down his neck, he … Read more
With his grinning shark teeth painted helmet in one hand and the checkered flag in the other in Victory Lane at River Cities Speedway Friday night, Logan Schuchart accomplished more than just another win. He did what no World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series driver has done since 2014 – win … Read more
