The 81 Speedway fans roared as a victorious Rico Abreu climbed atop his wing and held up four fingers on one hand and a single finger on the other. The St. Helena, CA native was signaling his support to the man everyone showed up to salute Saturday night, Jason Johnson. Abreu led the entirety of … Read more
During his appearance on Open Red this week, Jason Johnson Racing Tire Specialist, Nate Repetz, compared he and his fellow team members to puzzle pieces. It’s an appropriate metaphor for this cast. Each piece of a puzzle has its own distinct size and shape, and when paired with the proper counterpart, they build toward a … Read more
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will make its highly-anticipated return to US 36 Raceway on Friday, April 7, and 81 Speedway on Saturday, April 8. The Midwest weekend will mark the Series’ first time back at US 36 since 2020 and its first time back at 81 Speedway since 2017. … Read more
Jacob Allen decided enough was enough on Saturday night. As he watched the lead slip from his grasp, all of the heartbreaking losses, the close calls, and the what could have beens flashed before his eyes. At that moment, Allen made a deal with himself – “I’m not losing this race. I can’t run second … Read more
The Greatest Show on Dirt is set for the first Midwest weekend of 2022, and it’s a big one. A Show-Me State doubleheader will highlight Osborn, MO’s 1/4-mile bullring at US-36 Raceway on Friday, April 8, and then the fourth annual $15,000-to-win Jason Johnson Classic at Eldon, MO’s Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday, April 9. It’s … Read more
It was rough and tough, and tricky and treacherous; a track that Jason Johnson himself would’ve thrived on. If it couldn’t be the #41, though, it’s no surprise that it ended up going to the #49 Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts car,. Leading all 30 laps on a “cowboy up” surface at Lake Ozark … Read more
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 49-Brad Sweet [2][$15,000]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1][$6,225]; 3. 9-James McFadden [5][$3,725]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3][$3,025]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo [7][$2,725]; 6. 83-Aaron Reutzel [8][$2,525]; 7. 2-David Gravel [9][$2,425]; 8. 5-Brent Marks [20][$2,325]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6][$2,275]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [11][$2,225]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz [12][$1,825]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi [14][$1,625]; 13. … Read more
It’s been almost three years since Jason Johnson completed his final lap, but his lasting legacy still burns just as bright as his passion ever did. This fun-loving, hard-working soul from Eunice, LA was no ordinary Outlaw. After all, he’s the only Louisiana native in the 44-year history to win with the World of Outlaws … Read more
Florida was fun, the Dirty South Swing was a blast, and the Texas Two-Step was thrilling. Now, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is set for an exciting swing through the state of Missouri. The Greatest Show on Dirt gets back on track this Friday, March 26 with an appearance at … Read more
Water glazed James McFadden’s eyes. His lips quivered with every word. The emotions of winning the Jason Johnson Classic Saturday night at Lake Ozark Speedway with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series started to get to him. “Jason (Johnson) was a close friend to our family and we spent a lot … Read more
