Austin McCarl will never forget Aug. 11, 2022. In the morning, he and his wife, Alyssa, announced they’re expecting their first child. Then, at night, another life changing first. While parked at the scales after finishing fourth in the second preliminary night of the 61st NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals present by Casey’s, he saw … Read more
The first half of the 2022 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season saw Donny Schatz and Logan Schuchart, arguably, off-base. Despite each capturing a win, both struggled to be a weekly contenders. But with a Knoxville Nationals title on the line, the two World of Outlaws stars have seemingly found their … Read more
Jason Johnson Racing has consistently been one of the most competitive teams at Knoxville Raceway, including two Knoxville Nationals titles in the last five events (2016, 2019). Philip Dietz, the team crew chief, and co-owner, attributes part of that to the caliber of cars and talent they bring every year. But also, to a simpler … Read more
Despite having owned his own team for more than 10 years, Brent Marks threw out the playbook when reforming it last year. The result: several crown jewel victories in less than a year, including the 2021 Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway, the World of Outlaws World Finals finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, … Read more
Inevitable may describe Sheldon Haudenschild’s potential success at the Ironman 55 presented by Festus Tourism Commission this year (Aug. 5-6). Along with being the defending Ironman 55 champion, a two-time Ironman winner and having swept the Ironman weekend last year, the Wooster, OH driver is also having a career year. Haudenschild and his NOS Energy … Read more
Gordy Gundaker’s evolution on the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series tour has become more apparent every race. The Rookie of the Year contender, from St. Charles, MO, started the year struggling to find his way into the top-15. But the second half of the season has been a different story. He’s … Read more
The road to the World Finals championship finale in November is past halfway for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series with the top contenders taking shape. Three-time and defending Series champion Brad Sweet, of Grass Valley, CA, continues to lead the points, with his closest championship rivals currently being David Gravel … Read more
After earning his first two World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victories last year, Spencer Bayston entered his 2022 rookie season expecting to win. However, he didn’t anticipate those expectations rising further before the halfway point. He knew challenges would arise, being his first full-time year on the 80-plus race tour across … Read more
Between 2009 and 2020, Carson Macedo collected five wins in his first two full years on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint car tour. In the following year and a half, he more than tripled that win count. One obvious difference between the two periods was his move from Kyle Larson Racing to … Read more
In times of doubt, Brock Zearfoss told himself he needed to pull off the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour. The hardships of failure along the 80-plus race tour across the country were taking a toll. But when he laid down at night and his mind eased, his heart then did … Read more
