David Gravel had his second Knoxville Nationals win in sight with five laps to go. Then came Donny Schatz. While he had to watch the 10-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champion drive away for his 11th Knoxville Nationals title, Gravel didn’t let finishing second diminish his confidence. “You know, it’s … Read more
Sixteen-year-old Corey Day was in a trance, head down, eyes pointed straight but staring at nothing, replaying the lap in his mind that cost him a chance at locking into the Knoxville Nationals Friday night. But a few feet away, his team owner and mentor, two-time World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car champion … Read more
Sprint Car Hall of Famer and 1990 Knoxville Nationals champion Bobby Allen doesn’t believe in “good luck.” Only good circumstances. It’s the mentality he used to build Shark Racing from the ground up and saw again firsthand Wednesday and Thursday at Knoxville Raceway during the 61st NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s as … Read more
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
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