Giovanni Scelzi found himself on the pole and in contention to win his first Knoxville Nationals at 19 years old in 2021; a chance to be the youngest ever winner of the prestigious event. He had a promising start, leading 10 laps, but ultimately finished fourth – his career-best finish in the event. Now, 22, … Read more
After two preliminaries and a Hard Knox night, 20 drivers are locked to battle for the prestigious NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s championship title, while four more spots await to be filled. Sixteen drivers locked in on points after Wednesday and Thursday’s qualifying races, and four more secured the final four spots … Read more
Leading up to Bill Balog’s NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals preliminary night, he didn’t (maple) sugar coat his chances. “I told them, we’re not really prepared for this,” he said. “I don’t really expect a whole lot.” But when the checkered flag concluded Thursday night’s Toyota Qualifying Night, Balog crossed the finish line with a … Read more
Three-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion Sammy Swindell entered the Knoxville Nationals for the 48th time this year at 68 years old. Why? He still enjoys racing, and people are still calling. “I’m out here and people are calling me to go drive cars,” Swindell said. “Maybe sometimes I shouldn’t. … Read more
Nick Hoffman has made a habit of thrilling fans with last lap passes this season and on Friday evening at Deer Creek Speedway Ryan Gustin took a page from his playbook. During the first race of the NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models – ran Friday … Read more
“Summer vacation” is a phrase seldom used by race car drivers in the middle of their season. But for World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series competitors, the Fourth of July weekend was left open, giving drivers and teams a week to reset and recharge before a busy stretch that leads to the … Read more
Hear ye! Hear ye! The throne at Eldora Speedway awaits a new king. The best Sprint Car drivers in the world will duel for the crown when the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to the “Big E” for the 41st Kings Royal weekend, Friday-Saturday, July 19-20. Along with receiving royal … Read more
The World Racing Group family is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Gappens. Already a highly respected promoter when he arrived at Eldora Speedway as general manager, Gappens was instrumental in continuing Earl Baltes’ and Tony Stewart’s vision for Eldora, while further building upon the track’s legacy. “Eldora Speedway is synonymous with … Read more
After the final checkered flag falls on the weekend’s races, a few Sprint Car drivers will go from inspiring kids in the grandstands to educating them in the classroom on Monday, May 13. World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car drivers and others will meet with students at Milton Hershey School to teach them … Read more
For the first time in 2024, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will venture north for a North Dakota and Minnesota weekend in June. First, “The Greatest Show on Dirt” will make its 32nd visit to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND on Friday, June 7. The 1/4-mile bullring has … Read more
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