Minnesota is ready to welcome “The Greatest Show on Dirt” for the first time in 2026.
With the Knoxville Nationals in the books, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to resume the title fight with a weekend in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes.”
Ogilvie Raceway opens the action on Friday, Aug. 21. The tour debuted at the track roughly 70 miles north of Minneapolis in 2023, and it’s become a regular summertime stop since 2026, marking the fourth consecutive year with the “Big O” on the calendar.
Then it’s a drive to the state’s southwest corner where Jackson Motorplex awaits to host the Fendt Showdown. Jackson is the most visited track in Minnesota with 34 prior trips. The first four came in the late 1980s, and then after a nearly two-decade hiatus, Jackson returned to the schedule and has become a staple ever since.
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MINNE-CEDO
The stats say Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team could be in for quite the weekend.
Let’s first look at his three visits to Ogilvie. It began with Macedo leading every lap in 2023. A year later, the Lemoore, CA native led all but one lap. Unfortunately for him, it was the final circuit when Sheldon Haudenschild slid by for the win and forced him to settle for second. Then Macedo returned to Victory Lane in 2025 with a charge from fourth to the front.
His numbers at Jackson are even more impressive as hard as that may be to believe. He’s taken the JJR No. 41 to five wins in the last eight tries at the 4/10 mile. Macedo also picked up a checkered flag there in 2019 in the Kyle Larson Racing No. 2. Add it all up, and his six scores at Jackson are the most in Series history. And if you throw in the two times Jason Johnson won at Jackson, Jason Johnson Racing has claimed 20% of the World of Outlaws races contested there.
A big weekend is just what Macedo needs as the season heads toward the home stretch. He’s currently fourth in points, and he’s never been worse than third in the final standings since joining Jason Johnson Racing in 2021. Sheldon Haudenschild is 38 markers ahead in third with Michael “Buddy” Kofoid running second and leading Macedo by 64 points.
BLOOD IN THE WATER
Macedo may be focused on moving up, but he’s got a hungry shark swimming behind, getting closer and closer.
Logan Schuchart and his Shark Racing team have quietly put together a stellar summer. They’ve missed the top 10 only once in the last 19 World of Outlaws Features and boast a 5.5 average finish over that stretch. Recent results for the No. 1S include a dominant Ironman 55 victory and a Knoxville Nationals top five. Schuchart sits fifth in the standings with Macedo 50 markers ahead.
Schuchart has finishes of second, seventh, and sixth at Ogilvie through three tries. There was a time when the Hanover, PA native was nearly unbeatable at Jackson. He won four times in a six-race span there from 2020 through 2022. The two he didn’t top were still podium finishes with a runner-up and a third.
A NOSOME WEEK
Knoxville was kinder to no World of Outlaws competitor more than Sheldon Haudenschild.
Wednesday’s prelim saw him pull off one of the most miraculous wins in Knoxville Raceway history when he slipped by Jace Park and James McFadden in the final set of corners and crossed the finish line just .006 seconds ahead of “J-Mac.” Then Haudenschild brought the KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18 home runner-up on Saturday, marking a personal best finish at “The Granddaddy of ‘Em All” for him and putting $85,000 in his bank. The week in Iowa was the latest in what’s been a stout stretch for the 32-year-old. He’s now at 15 podiums in the last 25 World of Outlaws races.
Haudenschild will look to keep the momentum rolling this weekend in Minnesota. He debuted at Ogilvie with a drive from 19th to seventh in 2023 before making a thrilling last-lap pass for victory in 2024. The Wooster, OH native was fifth last year at the 3/8 mile. He’s winless at Jackson but has been close numerous times, to the tune of a trio of second-place runs.
MONEYMAKERS
With the bulk of the “Summer of Money” complete, let’s check in on its biggest earners, specifically a trio of World of Outlaws competitors.
David Gravel got it started in a big way by banking $300,000 at the BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals. He’s since added a trio of $20,000 wins at Ohsweken Speedway, Weedsport Speedway, and Williams Grove Speedway. Most recently, his sixth-place Knoxville Nationals effort was worth $24,000. Add it all up, and he’s made more than $660,000 in 2026 with Big Game Motorsports, which is by far the most in the sport.
Running second to Gravel in total dollars is Michael “Buddy” Kofoid. Like Gravel, Kofoid’s summer started on a high note at Huset’s with $20,000 and $150,000 scores on consecutive nights in the Roth Motorsports No. 83. He finished a spot behind Gravel at Knoxville and pocketed $23,000. Kofoid’s 2026 earnings sit north of $470,000.
Kyle Larson launched his name into the top three earners with his $200,000 Knoxville Nationals triumph, and then behind him is Sheldon Haudenschild. Huset’s brought Haudenschild and KCP Racing a $25,000 runner-up and $20,000 win. His $85,000 second-place run at Knoxville pushed him close to $400,000 this year.
The largest paydays of the “Summer of Money” may be behind, but teams still have checks to chase in the near future, including a $25,000-to-win finale at the Huset’s Hustle (Sept. 4-6) and the $83,000-to-win Dennis Roth Classic at Stockton Dirt Track (Sept. 18-19). Even right after summer officially comes to a close, the tour heads to Williams Grove Speedway for the $75,000-to-win J&S Classics National Open (Oct. 2-3).
HISTORIC PARITY
The 2026 World of Outlaws season is nearing a historic level of parity.
Through 49 races, 19 different drivers have visited Victory Lane already. The Series’ 48 previous seasons have yielded only nine years with at least 20 different winners. The record for the most is 2004 when 25 different drivers nabbed a checkered flag. With nearly 30 races still to go, that mark is very much within reach.
Garet Williamson may be poised to be the next to add his name and up the tally to 20. His recent speed in the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 and near misses have been well documented. Fellow sophomore Cole Macedo is still in search of his first victory. Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year presented by Five Star Bodies contender Emerson Axsom has been on the podium multiple times but is yet to stand atop it. Throw in the fact that regional stars like Ryan Timms in the Midwest, Justin Sanders and Shane Golobic on the left coast, and Lance Dewease and Danny Dietrich with the Pennsylvania Posse, all still have shots at winning, and that record mark of 25 doesn’t seem too distant.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, August 21 at Ogilvie Raceway in Ogilvie, MN
Saturday, August 22 at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, MN
AROUND THE TURN
Friday, August 28 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND (TICKETS)
Saturday, August 29 at Fix It Forward Speedway in West Fargo, ND (TICKETS)
Sunday, August 30 at Nodak Speedway in Minot, ND (TICKETS)
CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (52/81 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6592 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-180 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-206 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-244 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-294 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-502 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-600 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-822 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-864 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-890 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (19 Drivers):
10 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Donny Schatz, Tyler Courtney, Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Chris Windom, Kyle Larson
FEATURE LAPS LED (30 Drivers):
320 Laps Led – David Gravel
280 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
142 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
113 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
85 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
79 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
59 Laps Led – Kyle Larson
56 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
44 Laps Led – Bill Balog
40 Laps Led – Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
37 Laps Led – Tyler Courtney
35 Laps Led – Donny Schatz
33 Laps Led – Brady Bacon, Rico Abreu
30 Laps Led – Corey Day, Chase Dietz
28 Laps Led – Ryan Timms
25 Laps Led – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne
21 Laps Led – Kasey Jedrzejek
17 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
16 Laps Led – Bryce Lucius
15 Laps Led – Christopher Thram
12 Laps Led – Cole Macedo
11 Laps Led – Giovanni Scelzi, Emerson Axsom
7 Laps Led – Brian Brown
6 Laps Led – Brock Zearfoss
3 Laps Led – Brent Marks
PODIUM FINISHES (34 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
22 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
19 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Podiums – Carson Macedo
9 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz
5 Podiums – Garet Williamson
4 Podiums – Ryan Timms, Anthony Macri, Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Spencer Bayston, Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel
2 Podiums – Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Tyler Courtney, Giovanni Scelzi, Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne
1 Podium – Ashton Torgerson, Scott Bogucki, Emerson Axsom, Brad Sweet, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr., Kasey Jedrzejek, Brent Marks, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom, Kelby Watt, Kyle Larson
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (21 Drivers):
17 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Aaron Reutzel, Justin Henderson, Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo, Daryn Pittman, Logan Rumsey, Kasey Kahne, Tanner Thorson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (57 Drivers):
29 Heat Wins – David Gravel
21 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
13 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
12 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson
7 Heat Wins – Emerson Axsom
6 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz
5 Heat Wins – Spencer Bayston
4 Heat Wins – Cole Macedo, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi, Anthony Macri, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms
2 Heat Wins – Chase Dietz, Kasey Kahne, Austin McCarl, Jacob Hughes, Tyler Courtney, Justin Whittall, Daryn Pittman, Kelby Watt, Brock Zearfoss, Rees Moran
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Tanner Holmes, Scotty Thiel, Will Armitage, Brian Brown, Danny Dietrich, Chad Trout, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Sam Henderson, Dayne Kingshott, Christopher Thram, Daison Pursley, Terry McCarl, Kyle Larson, Bryce Lucius, Brady Bacon, Chris Windom, Brent Shearer, Logan Rumsey, James McFadden, Danny Sams III, Riley Goodno, Chris Martin, Ayrton Gennetten, Carson McCarl, Steven Snyder Jr.
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (65 Drivers):
34 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, David Gravel
24 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
19 Dashes – Carson Macedo
18 Dashes – Bill Balog
15 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Logan Schuchart
10 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
9 Dashes – Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo
7 Dashes – Ashton Torgerson, Kasey Jedrzejek
6 Dashes – Spencer Bayston, Aaron Reutzel, Chris Windom
5 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Ryan Timms, Brent Marks, Chase Dietz
4 Dashes – Anthony Macri, Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Logan Rumsey, Kelby Watt
3 Dashes – Kerry Madsen, Tanner Holmes, Justin Henderson, Daryn Pittman
2 Dashes – Scotty Thiel, Kasey Kahne, Troy Wagaman Jr., Will Armitage, J.J. Hickle, Austin McCarl, Joe B. Miller, Brenham Crouch, Conner Morrell, Bryce Lucius, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson, Justin Whittall, Cory Eliason
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, Christopher Thram, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Rees Moran, Bryce Norris, Brad Sweet, Danny Dietrich, Logan Rumsey, Kody Hartlaub, Freddie Rahmer, Chad Trout, Giovanni Scelzi, Joel Myers Jr., Andy Pake, Tanner Thorson, Corey Day, D.J. Christie, Skylar Gee, Ricky Peterson, Lance Dewease, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (33 Drivers):
4 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
3 LCS Wins – Spencer Bayston, Emerson Axsom
2 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid, Chris Windom, Giovanni Scelzi, Cole Macedo, Skylar Gee, Logan Schuchart, Tyler Courtney
1 LCS Wins – Cameron Martin, Bill Balog, Blake Hahn, Landon Crawley, Bryce Norris, Doug Hammaker, Daryn Pittman, Kerry Madsen, Justin Henderson, Joel Myers Jr., Daison Pursley, Zane DeVault, Logan Julien, Jordan Poirier, Matt Farnham, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Norris, Justin Whittall, Brent Shearer, Danny Dietrich, Rico Abreu, Lynton Jeffrey
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (25 Drivers):
7 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
6 Hard Chargers – Michael Kofoid, Logan Schuchart
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
3 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston, Chris Windom
2 Hard Chargers – Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Ashton Torgerson
1 Hard Charger – Giovanni Scelzi, Ryan Timms, Brady Bacon, Sheldon Haudenschild, Tyler Ross, Cameron Smith, David Gravel, Emerson Axsom, Logan Julien, Tyler Courtney, Kasey Jedrzejek, James McFadden, Danny Dietrich, Corey Day, J.J. Hickle, Tanner Holmes
ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (26 Drivers):
7 Fastest Laps – Michael Kofoid
6 Fastest Laps – David Gravel
5 Fastest Laps – Logan Schuchart
3 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild, Carson Macedo
2 Fastest Laps – Bill Balog, Brady Bacon, Aaron Reutzel, Kasey Jedrzejek, Garet Williamson, Anthony Macri, Kyle Larson
1 Fastest Lap – Brock Zearfoss, Cole Macedo, Ryan Timms, Brad Sweet, Kelby Watt, Kasey Kahne, Giovanni Scelzi, Rico Abreu, Christopher Thram, Bryce Lucius, Corey Day, Chase Dietz, Jace Park, Donny Schatz
RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (17 Drivers):
16 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
8 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
3 Hottest Laps – Logan Schuchart
2 Hottest Laps – Garet Williamson, Ashton Torgerson, Daryn Pittman
1 Hottest Lap – Austin McCarl, Brent Marks, Cole Macedo, Emerson Axsom, Tyler Courtney, Ryan Timms, Giovanni Scelzi, Bryce Lucius, Nate Dussel, Logan Rumsey, Chris Windom
2026 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 / David Gravel (1)
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / David Gravel (2)
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK / David Gravel (3)
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / Carson Macedo (1)
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS / Michael Kofoid (2)
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (3)
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (4)
Sun, April 19 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Tyler Courtney (1)
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brad Sweet (1)
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (4)
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (5)
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Kasey Kahne (1)
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (5)
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (1)
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Logan Schuchart (1)
Tues, May 19 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Carson Macedo (2)
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Aaron Reutzel (1)
Mon, May 25 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Carson Macedo (3)
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI / Carson Macedo (4)
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Brent Marks (1)
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (7)
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (8)
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6)
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (7)
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
Thurs, July 9 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (9)
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Bryce Lucius (1)
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Corey Day (1)
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (3)
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada / David Gravel (8)
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (9)
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Chase Dietz (1)
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Michael Kofoid (10)
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (10)
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Chris Windom (1)
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (2)
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Sheldon Haudenschild
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Kyle Larson
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA* / Donny Schatz
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (1)
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
Sun, Aug 30 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, 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
Tues, Sept 22 / Kings Speedway / Hanford, 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.