It’s all about the “Peace Garden State” this week for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
The month of August is ready to be punctuated by a North Dakota triple header. A busy weekend will take the tour to three races over three consecutive nights at three different racetracks, all united by the borders they fall within.
The action is unleashed on Friday, Aug. 28 at Grand Forks, ND’s River Cities Speedway. The bullring has become a regular stop on the schedule ever since the Series debut in 2007 and with good reason. The high speed, close confines racing River Cities always produces have earned it the honor of longtime World of Outlaws announcer Johnny Gibson’s favorite track of the more than 400 he’s visited.
Then it’s a trip down the Red River to West Fargo where Fix It Forward Speedway (formerly Red River Valley Speedway) will host the Danny Schatz Memorial on Saturday, Aug. 29. Donny Schatz’s father was an important part of his racing career, and the World of Outlaws will honor him during Donny’s 30th consecutive season on tour at the Schatz’s home track.
The teams will head west from West Fargo to finalize the weekend at Minot, ND’s Nodak Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 30. It’ll mark the first trip to Nodak for the country’s best Sprint Car drivers since 2018.
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FULL HOMECOMING
This weekend represents about as complete as a homecoming as you can get for Donny Schatz. The living legend has countless laps at all three ovals ahead, including many turned well before he ever hit the road full-time with the World of Outlaws. In the years since joining the tour, he’s always performed at a high level at home.
Schatz’s River Cities numbers are videogame-like. He’s taken part in all 36 Series visits, won a dozen of them, and never finished worse than eighth. His average finish across that stretch is a stout 3.1. Fix It Forward Speedway is where Schatz made his World of Outlaws debut in 1993. Since then, he’s collected six Series scores at the track in the town where he now resides. Nodak is Schatz’s original home track as he was born in Minot. It took him seven tries to get his first checkered flag from the 3/8 mile, but that ignited a five-race winning streak. Add it all up, and the trio of tracks ahead are responsible for 23 of his 317 career victories with The Greatest Show on Dirt.
The 10-time Series champion heads home with the momentum of an FVP Preliminary Program win during the Knoxville Nationals and a top five effort at Jackson Motorplex over the weekend. He and CJB Motorsports sit sixth in the standings.
CALIFORNIA CONQUERERS
Schatz’s overall River Cities résumé may be the most impressive, but recent history points toward a pair of Californians to watch on Friday. Lemoore, CA’s Carson Macedo and Penngrove, CA’s Michael “Buddy” Kofoid have combined to claim the last four visits.
It began with Macedo driving from sixth to the front in the August trip of 2024. Then Kofoid went back-to-back by sweeping the two 2025 Features with Roth Motorsports. It was Macedo’s turn again this year with a thrilling charge from ninth to Victory Lane aboard the Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 in May. Add in Macedo’s 2022 win, and his three River Cities triumphs are tied with Craig Dollansky for the second most all-time.
The “Golden State” duo heads into the weekend holding down top five positions in the points. Kofoid is second and already a 10-time winner this season, which is tied with David Gravel for the most. Macedo sits fourth with four victories under his belt.
WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER BOAT
Logan Schuchart and the Shark Racing team are firing on all cylinders right now.
In the last two weeks, they’ve hoisted the Ironman 55 dumbbell, bagged a Knoxville Nationals top five, and are fresh off a thrilling win at Jackson Motorplex. Those results are part of an even larger hot streak with the No. 1S piling up 13 top fives in the last 17 races, including seven podiums. Schuchart now has three total victories this year, which is the most since snagging six in 2023. He’s fifth in points with Macedo a manageable 50 markers ahead.
History says don’t expect Schuchart and the Shark crew to cool off this weekend. He’s a two-time River Cities winner (2019 and 2023) and has eight top fives in his last 13 tries there. The Hanover, PA native won at Fix It Forward in 2023 and hasn’t missed the top 10 in eight straight races at the West Fargo, ND oval. His last three trips to Nodak have led to solid finishes of fourth, eighth, and seventh.
GETTIN’ AFTER IT
Another driver/team combination on a roll is Sheldon Haudenschild and KCP Racing.
The 32-year-old is experiencing arguably the best stretch of his career in only his first season with the Matt Barbara and Bret Nehring-owned operation. The last 26 races for Haudenschild have resulted in seven wins, 16 podiums, and only two finishes outside the top 10. The run has elevated the Wooster, OH native to third in points, and he trails Kofoid by only two markers.
Looking ahead to this weekend, victory has eluded Haudenschild in seemingly every way possible at River Cities. He’s led Feature laps there on six occasions and finished runner-up three times. The Wooster, OH native topped last spring’s visit to Fix It Forward and has come home in the top two in his last three races at the track. His last time at Nodak in 2018 resulted in a 13th to sixth charge.
FAMILY TRADITION
The North Dakota swings have become a special occasion for another branch of the Schatz family tree in recent years.
They’re now a chance for Donny Schatz’s nieces, Amelia and Laela Eisenschenk, to compete alongside their uncle, who doubles as their car owner. They’ve been racing throughout their youth and finally reached the age to graduate to 410 Sprint Cars. They each made their World of Outlaws debuts last fall on this very same weekend and plan to be in attendance all three nights in their home state.
The duo has continued to develop this year leading to impressive results. Laela was a River Cities third-place finisher on July 2. Amelia is fresh off notching the best NOSA result for a female driver ever with a runner-up last weekend at River Cities.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday, August 28 at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, ND
Saturday, August 29 at Fix It Forward Speedway in West Fargo, ND
Sunday, August 30 at Nodak Speedway in Minot, ND
AROUND THE TURN
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6 at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD (TICKETS)
CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (54/81 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6864 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-180 PTS)
3. Sheldon Haudenschild – KCP Racing No. 18 (-182 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-226 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-276 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-500 PTS)
7. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-594 PTS)
8. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-844 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-892 PTS)
10. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-894 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (19 Drivers):
10 Wins – Michael Kofoid, David Gravel
8 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Wins – Carson Macedo
3 Wins – Anthony Macri, 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
164 Laps Led – Logan Schuchart
113 Laps Led – Carson Macedo
107 Laps Led – Sheldon Haudenschild
95 Laps Led – Garet Williamson
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
21 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Podiums – Carson Macedo
9 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, 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):
18 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Bill Balog
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid, Brady Bacon
2 Quick Times – Kasey Jedrzejek
1 Quick Time – Ashton Torgerson, 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):
30 Heat Wins – David Gravel
23 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
15 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
14 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
12 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
9 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, 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, Steven Snyder Jr, Christopher Thram
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, 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
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (66 Drivers):
36 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, David Gravel
24 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
21 Dashes – Carson Macedo
19 Dashes – Bill Balog
16 Dashes – Garet Williamson, Logan Schuchart
11 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
10 Dashes – Donny Schatz
9 Dashes – 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, Christopher Thram, Skylar Gee
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Brock Zearfoss, 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, Ricky Peterson, Lance Dewease, Brent Shearer, Dylan Norris, Steven Snyder Jr.
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (35 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, Kelby Watt, Jacob Peterson
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (25 Drivers):
7 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Spencer Bayston
3 Hard Chargers – 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, Logan Schuchart
4 Fastest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Fastest Laps – 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):
17 Hottest Laps – David Gravel
8 Hottest Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
5 Hottest Laps – Carson Macedo
4 Hottest Laps – Michael Kofoid
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 / Sheldon Haudenschild (8)
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3)
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 / Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway / Belleville, IL
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.