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Sheldon Haudenschild
Sheldon Haudenschild
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World of Outlaws O'Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial

Wilmot Raceway Wilmot, WI
Friday, July 10th to Saturday, July 11th
1 Sheldon Haudenschild
2 Garet Williamson
3 David Gravel
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BADGER STATE BATTLE: Haudenschild Bests Williamson in Wilmot Race of the Year Candidate

By Alex Nieten July 12, 2026

Haudenschild continues recent hot streak with another win ahead of a huge week in his home state

Sprint Car racing doesn’t get much better than Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway.

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolled into the Wisconsin track for the O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial finale and gave the fans a night they won’t forget.

Sheldon Haudenschild and Garet Williamson lined up on the front row, and the two put on an absolute show. Williamson fired off better from the outside in the Fischer Motorsports No. 23 and took command early in search of his first World of Outlaws win. The KCP Racing/NOS Energy Drink No. 18 stalked Williamson throughout much of the race, matching his every move in traffic and waiting for the right chance to pounce.

The time came with about five laps remaining as Haudenschild pulled alongside Williamson to show him a nose. Haudenschild pulled the trigger on a slider a lap later, but Williamson countered with a crossover. It didn’t take long for Haudenschild to come back with another slide job to take the lead coming to two laps to go. Williamson responded by hammering the cushion in Turns 1 and 2 to take the spot back. Haudenschild wrestled the top spot back by ripping the top in the next set of corners. That proved to be the winning move as Williamson couldn’t find a lane to take a shot on the final lap, and Haudenschild came out on top of a thriller.

“Garet does such a great job,” said a humble Haudenschild. “Him and Chaddy (Chad Cypert), they’ve been so good all year and I think a little overlooked honestly. They’ve been right there every night. They qualify well. Garet does a great job. Man, he did such a good job that whole race, and I was kind of in the cat-bird seat. I was able to see where he was going and move around. I think I had him guessing a little bit. He slid across the track down there. When he ran the top in (Turns) 3 and 4, he was kind of just going up a little bit, and I was able to throw a slider right there and be able to protect it.”

Haudenschild and KCP continue to be the hottest team in the sport with four victories in the last seven races. They’ve also collected 10 podiums in the last 12 Features. Haudenschild’s 52nd career World of Outlaws win gives him sole possession of 18th all time, and he’s now just 20 behind his father Jac Haudenschild in the record books. Wilmot becomes the 31st different track where the Wooster, OH native has won with The Greatest Show on Dirt. All the momentum is on Haudenschild’s side as the tour heads to his home state for to major events.

Williamson held onto second after the fierce battle with Haudenschild, his ninth consecutive Series top 10 and fifth top five over that stretch.

David Gravel brought the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 home third for his third straight trip to the podium.

Spencer Bayston and Logan Schuchart completed the top five.

Sheldon Haudenschild celebrating at Wilmot Raceway
Sheldon Haudenschild is looking hard to stop with one of the sport’s crown jewels ahead (Tyler Carr Photo)

NIGHTLY NOTES

David Gravel clocked the Race//Ready Hottest Lap of the Night.

Brady Bacon set Simpson Quick Time in Honest Abe Roofing Qualifying.

Heat Races belonged to Spencer Bayston (NOS Energy Drink Heat One), Bill Balog (Knoxville Bound Heat Two), and Garet Williamson (WIX Filters Heat Three).

The SPA Technique #1 Redraw went to Garet Williamson.

Sheldon Haudenschild topped the Toyota Dash.

Donny Schatz won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown.

Schatz also took home KSE Racing Products Hard Charger honors after taking the CJB Motorsports No. 15 from 19th to eighth in the main event.

Bill Balog was the Tub O’ Towels Seventh Place Finisher.

Emerson Axsom was the Five Star Bodies Rookie of the Race.

Sheldon Haudenschild laid down the ACME Trading Company Fast Lap.

The Smith Titanium Brake Systems Break of the Race went to Brady Bacon.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars take on a huge week in Ohio at Attica Raceway Park’s Ohio Logistics Brad Doty Classic presented by dac Vitamins and Minerals on Tuesday, July 14 and Eldora Speedway’s $200,000-to-win Kings Royal on Friday-Saturday, July 17-18. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

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FEATURE RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 18-Sheldon Haudenschild[1]; 2. 23-Garet Williamson[2]; 3. 2-David Gravel[4]; 4. 17-Spencer Bayston[5]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart[9]; 6. 41-Carson Macedo[7]; 7. 20-Bill Balog[3]; 8. 15-Donny Schatz[19]; 9. 83-Michael Kofoid[10]; 10. 2C-Cole Macedo[11]; 11. 7S-Chris Windom[21]; 12. 87A-Austin Hartmann[22]; 13. 16C-Skylar Gee[20]; 14. 37-Bryce Norris[12]; 15. 6-Scott Neitzel[23]; 16. 27-Emerson Axsom[15]; 17. 51-Ashton Torgerson[16]; 18. AU55-Parker Scott[18]; 19. 10V-Matt VanderVere[24]; 20. 28M-Conner Morrell[13]; 21. 4-Alex Pokorski[17]; 22. (DNF) 15K-Creed Kemenah[14]; 23. (DNF) 21H-Brady Bacon[6]; 24. (DNF) 85J-Logan Julien[8]

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Feature Results

POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
11018Sheldon Haudenschild 350.0003Running150$12,000
22023Garet Williamson 35-0.37132Running146$8,000
34+12David Gravel 35-1.262Running144$5,000
45+117Spencer Bayston 35-2.147Running142$3,200
59+41SLogan Schuchart 35-2.927Running140$2,800
67+141Carson Macedo 35-4.446Running138$2,600
73-420Bill Balog 35-4.909Running136$2,400
819+1115Donny Schatz 35-5.163Running134$2,300
910+183Michael Kofoid 35-5.624Running132$2,200
1011+12CCole Macedo 35-7.063Running130$2,000
1121+107SChris Windom 35-7.754Running128$1,800
1222+1087AAustin Hartmann 35-9.581Running126$1,600
1320+716CSkylar Gee 35-10.448Running124$1,400
1412-237Bryce Norris 35-10.696Running122$1,200
1523+86Scott Neitzel 35-11.166Running120$1,200
1615-127Emerson Axsom 35-11.813Running118$1,200
1716-151Ashton Torgerson 35-11.827Running116$1,200
18180AU55Parker Scott 35-13.284Running114$1,200
1924+510VMatt VandeVere 35-15.231Running112$1,200
2013-728MConner Morrell 34-1 LapsRunning110$1,200
2117-44Alex Pokorski 33-2 LapsRunning108$1,200
2214-815KCreed Kemenah 21-14 LapsDNF106$1,200
236-1721HBrady Bacon 17-18 LapsDNF104$1,200
248-1685JLogan Julien 15-20 LapsDNF102$1,200
KSE Hard Charger
Positions Gained+11
KSE HARD CHARGER: Donny Schatz (+11 positions)

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Event Info

World of Outlaws O'Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial

Friday, July 10th to Saturday, July 11th

Wilmot Raceway

30820 111th St

Wilmot, WI, 53192

Event Description

It's a full weekend in the Badger State when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars head to Wilmot for the Larry Hillerud Memorial!

Series World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Event Schedule

2PM Pits Open

4PM Gates Open

5:30PM Hot Laps

•Racing to follow

*All times Central

Schedule of Events Download Schedule (PDF)
Event Hashtag #HillerudMemorial

Know Before You Go

Cooler Policy

No coolers allowed

Alcohol

Yes, alcohol is sold on site, including beer and malt beverages.

Smoking

No smoking in Grandstands; smoking permitted in designated areas.

Seating

Bleacher style
Reserved: Entire Grandstand
Fans can use stadium seating

Family Section

No

Accessibility

Seating: Bottom row in every section

Pit Access


Age Requirement: No age restriction for pits. 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Parking

Free

Payments

Cards accepted: Ticket Window
ATMs available on-site

Wilmot Raceway

Wilmot, Wisconsin

30820 111th St , 53192

0.283 Mile D-Shaped Dirt
Opened 1951
First Series Race 2006
Ticket Phone 815-344-2023
Closest Airport Milwaukee, WI (MKE / KMKE) General Mitchel
Other Airport Chicago, IL (ORD / KORD) Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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