TEXAS TRADITION: Logan Schuchart's Devil's Bowl Dominance has Historical Significance
As a little boy, Logan Schuchart was always in awe of his grandfather. The trophies, the stories, and the legend of “Scruffy” Bobby Allen drew that Hanover, PA native to follow his family’s footsteps down the path of Sprint Car racing.
He wanted to be just like grandpa, and now he really is.
The 28-year-old rising star collected his 30th career victory on Saturday night, a number that brings him equal to grandfather Bobby Allen for 20th on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series all-time wins list.
All 30 of Logan’s victories since 2016 have come behind the wheel of the Shark Racing #1S, a heartwarming rags-to-riches operation fielded by his grandpa and fueled by pure passion for the sport and never-ending love for his family.
“He’s my mentor, he’s my hero, he’s the guy I’ve looked up to since I was a little kid,” Schuchart spoke on his grandpa. “I always wanted to be like him when I was growing up, I mean he was a legend. To reach 30n wins and tie him at a track like Devil’s Bowl with so much history is just awesome. This is a special one.”
“I’m so proud of that boy,” Bobby Allen said of his grandson. “I want to see him win another hundred races.”
Charging from eighth to first to score the Texas Outlaw Nationals, Schuchart joined icons Sammy Swindell and Mark Kinser as the only three men to ever win three-straight at Devil’s Bowl Speedway in World of Outlaws competition.
Ascending forward in rapid succession, Schuchart drove by Sheldon Haudenschild for third on Lap 19, then whipped by Carson Macedo for second on Lap 23, and already snookered Ayrton Gennetten one lap later to take command on Lap 24.
“That’s the thing about this Drydene crew, we never give up,” Schuchart said. “I was running third when I glanced at the board with I think 21 down and knew it was time to go. I was waiting for those guys to make some mistakes while they were racing each other. I got caught in the wrong spot last night, but we’re back in victory lane tonight.”
The victory marked seven on the season for the Drydene Performance Products #1S and extends a resurgent late-season run with four of those W’s coming in the last 13 races. It’s a momentum-building win for a team that doesn’t show stellar numbers on paper but knows they’ve made progress in 2021.
A $20,000 score in Texas adds to other accolades such as the $50,000 Jackson Nationals victory, DIRTcar Nationals championship, Gold Cup title, and 4-Crown Nationals win, among others this season.
In Schuchart’s success came Ayrton Gennetten’s grief. The 22-year-old Missouri native earned the pole position in only his 28th career start with the Series and proceeded to lead the opening 23 laps. Willing to accept and fend off several challenges by Macedo, the budding pilot appeared poised for a first-career win until the #1S came to life in the late stages.
By the checkered flag, Gennetten slipped back to finish a career-best fourth in his first-ever appearance at the Mesquite, TX 1/2-mile.
“It was pretty cool,” Gennetten noted. “Not a lot of people expect you to lead laps, especially that many. It’s something you work for and dream of competing for World of Outlaws wins as a kid. I wish we could’ve capitalized, but there’ll be the next time.”
Rounding out the podium behind Schuchart and ahead of Gennetten was Carson Macedo in second aboard the Jason Johnson Racing #41 and Sheldon Haudenschild in third in the NOS Energy Drink, Stenhouse Jr. Marshall Racing #17.
Closing out the top-10 at Devil’s Bowl was Donny Schatz in fifth, Brad Sweet in sixth, James McFadden in seventh, Sam Hafertepe Jr. in eighth, David Gravel in ninth, and Giovanni Scelzi in tenth.
By building a 106-point cushion over Gravel, Sweet and Kasey Kahne Racing unofficially clinched their third consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship. They’ll officially take the title next week at Charlotte’s World Finals.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will conclude the 2021 season next week with the return of the NGK/NTK World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Thursday-Saturday, November 4-6. Fans can BUY TICKETS HERE.
NOS Energy Drink Feature Results (30 Laps): 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [8][$20,000]; 2. 41-Carson Macedo [4][$6,000]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [2][$3,750]; 4. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [1][$3,250]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz [6][$2,750]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet [5][$2,500]; 7. 9-James McFadden [3][$2,400]; 8. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [11][$2,300]; 9. 2-David Gravel [9][$2,200]; 10. 18-Giovanni Scelzi [10][$2,100]; 11. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [7][$1,700]; 12. 14-Kerry Madsen [13][$1,400]; 13. 7S-Jason Sides [12][$1,300]; 14. 1A-Jacob Allen [18][$1,200]; 15. 8-Aaron Reutzel [14][$1,100]; 16. 25-Marcus Dumesny [20][$1,000]; 17. 11-Roger Crockett [21][$1,000]; 18. 20G-Noah Gass [17][$1,000]; 19. 4-Austin Mundie [24][$1,000]; 20. 2K-Kevin Ingle [22][$1,000]; 21. 83-Kasey Kahne [15][$1,000]; 22. 99X-Dalton Stevens [19][$1,000]; 23. 2C-Wayne Johnson [16][$1,000]; 24. 2B-Brett Becker [25][$1,000]; 25. 1J-Danny Jennings [23][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Ayrton Gennetten 1-23, Logan Schuchart 24-30. KSE Hard Charger Award: 1S-Logan Schuchart[+7]
NEW Championship Standings (78/80 races): 1. Brad Sweet (10,328); 2. David Gravel (-106); 3. Carson Macedo (-150); 4. Donny Schatz (-154); 5. Logan Schuchart (-284); 6. Sheldon Haudenschild (-326); 7. James McFadden (-744); 8. Kraig Kinser (-1196); 9. Brock Zearfoss (-1426); 10. Jacob Allen (-1724).
[Read More]Texas Outlaw Nationals
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Devil's Bowl Speedway
1711 Lawson Road
Mesquite, Texas 75181
Event Description
A World of Outlaws event of historic proportions with $20,000 to win on the line.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$20,000.00
Event Schedule
Tickets/Will Call: 4 pm
Pit Booth: 2 pm
Grandstands: 4 pm
Drivers meeting 5:30
Hot Laps: 6 pm
Qualifying: 6:30 pm
Opening ceremonies: 7:00 pm
*All times Central
(844) 347-8849
Options And Prices
Advanced Sales:
Premium Reserved- $39.00
Reserved- $35
General Admission (Adult)- $35
General Admission (Kids 12 & under) - $15
Day of Sales:
Premium Reserved: $45.00
Reserved- $40
General Admission (Adult)- $35
General Admission (Kids 12 & under)- $15
Discounts
None
Grandstand Type
Devils Bowl Speedway's grandstands are a mixture of bleachers and chair-back type seats.
Reserved Seating
Top 5 Rows of each section 1-16; Premium Seating in Section A-E
Family Section Location
N/A
Handicapped Seating Location
Handicap accessible seating is in the first row of each section.
Pit Pass Price
$45
Pit Age Requirement
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability by.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows.
Pit Gate Location
outside turn 1
Parking Cost
VIP Pit Parking is $10 per day. Main Parking Lot and Overflow Parking Lot is free.
Handicapped Parking Location
Devil's Bowl Speedway offers handicap parking in the first row of the parking lot.
Camping Cost
No On-Site Camping
$20,000.00
Reserved Seating
Top 5 Rows of each section 1-16; Premium Seating in Section A-E
Type of Grandstand
Devils Bowl Speedway's grandstands are a mixture of bleachers and chair-back type seats.
Stadium Seating
Stadium seats and lawn chairs are allowed in the grandstands.
Handicapped Seating
Handicap accessible seating is in the first row of each section.
Handicapped Parking
Devil's Bowl Speedway offers handicap parking in the first row of the parking lot.
Pit Age Limit
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability by.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows.
Pit Gate Location
outside turn 1
Personal Coolers
No personal coolers allowed in the grandstands.
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Devil's Bowl Speedway does sell alcohol at its concession stands.
Smoking Policy
Devil's Bowl Speedway has a no smoking policy in grandstands.
Family Section
N/A
Parking Cost
VIP Pit Parking is $10 per day. Main Parking Lot and Overflow Parking Lot is free.
Camping Cost
No On-Site Camping
Devil's Bowl Speedway
1711 Lawson Road
Mesquite, Texas 75181
Track Phone
(972) 222-2421
Ticket Phone
(844) 347-8849
Track Email
[email protected]
Track Type
0.500; High-banked
Sprint Car Track Record
13.306 seconds by Jason Johnson on 4/27/18
Closest Airport
Dallas, TX (DAL / KDAL) Dallas Love Field
Other Airport
Dallas, TX (DFW / KDFW) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Pit Gate Location
outside turn 1
Track Map
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