The Greatest Show on Dirt Returns to Canada with a trio of races on the agenda
Canada, The Greatest Show on Dirt is heading your way.
It’s been one of the most anticipated weeks of racing since the 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule was released. After eight long years away, North America’s greatest Sprint Car drivers are returning to Canada.
The action kicks off where the most recent World of Outlaws race in Canada took place – Ontario’s Ohsweken Speedway. The 3/8 mile welcomes the tour to town Wednesday-Thursday, May 14-15 for the Federated Auto Parts Showdown at Ohsweken. The finale boasts a $20,000-to-win/$1,500 to start purse. Ohsweken has hosted the Series a dozen previous times.
Two days off will follow before the scene shifts east to Long Sault, Ontario’s Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 18. The PartSource World of Outlaws Invasion serves up a healthy $15,000-to-win/$1,750-to-start main event. It’ll be the third World of Outlaws visit to the Canadian bullring.
The week will push Canada’s total of World of Outlaws races hosted up to 46. None have seen more than Alberta’s Castrol Raceway total of 18. The Series history books are rich with Canadian tradition, and it’s time to dust them off and write another chapter.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines for the return to Canada:
CONQUERING CANADA: There’s one man that’s been dominant at both Canadian tracks ahead and in the country overall, and it’s the 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz.
Schatz has competed in all 12 World of Outlaws races at Ohsweken, and he’s won four with scores in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2016. He was a runner-up on five occasions and has only missed the podium twice. His “worst” night at Ohsweken was a 21st to sixth charge in 2011. The Fargo, ND driver’s average Ohsweken finish is a stellar 2.33. His team – Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing – has won half of the races at Ohsweken thanks to bossman Tony Stewart claiming consecutive visits in 2011 and 2012.
Schatz is batting 1.000 at Cornwall. He led all 40 laps of the 2012 Series debut and backed that up with another win two years later.
Including his five scores at Castrol Raceway and one at Autodrome Drummond, Schatz has won a dozen of the 43 races hosted by Canada, which is double the next closest total of Sammy Swindell with six.
Two of the last three races this year have resulted in top fives for Schatz and the No. 15 crew, so they’ll head north of the border with momentum and history on their side.
DOUBLE DOWN’S NOTEBOOK: Jason Sides may have stepped back from driving in recent years, but he’s still entirely immersed with the World of Outlaws as a car owner and crew chief.
Back in his driving days there were few better than Sides at Ohsweken. The Bartlett, TN won three of the first four Series events including the debut in 2007. He started on the pole and led nine laps on the only one of those four he didn’t top. Ohsweken is the winningest track on Sides’ World of Outlaws résumé.
Now the 2003 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year returns this week with Chris Windom behind the wheel of his NOS Energy Drink No. 7S. It’ll be Windom’s debut at Ohsweken, but he’ll have Sides’ success in his corner to rely on. He’s currently 16 points behind Garet Williamson for top rookie honors.
REPRESENTING: World of Outlaws history isn’t just about traveling to Canadian tracks, but it’s also about welcoming the country’s top drivers to be a part of The Greatest Show on Dirt. Names like Tim Gee, Jimmy Carr, and more took their talents to the World of Outlaws tour. It’s Tim’s own son, Skylar, continuing the tradition in 2025.
The Gees hail from western Canada. While their original homes aren’t the closest to both tracks on the agenda, it’s still an opportunity to make their native country proud for Skylar as he’s the lone Canadian on tour. Gee’s best finish of his rookie campaign so far came last week when he ran seventh at Lincoln.
CANADIAN COMEBACK: A pair of elite World of Outlaws competitors are in major need of a strong week up north. Logan Schuchart and Carson Macedo were caught up in the same crash at Williams Grove that dealt them both DNFs. The accident put runner-up Schuchart 134 markers behind David Gravel and dropped Macedo from third into fourth behind Michael “Buddy” Kofoid.
Fortunately for Schuchart, he’s the most recent winner at Ohsweken courtesy of claiming the 2017 visit. He also finished a strong fourth in the two trips prior. His only visit to Cornwall resulted in a podium with Shark Racing in 2014.
Macedo has also experienced success at Ohsweken. The Lemoore, CA native topped the prestigious Northern Sprint Car Nationals in 2017 aboard Joe Gaerte’s No. 3G. Sunday will mark his debut at Cornwall.
STRETCHING THE GAP: Schuchart and Macedo’s misfortune was David Gravel’s gain as he came home second at Williams Grove, widely extending his lead atop the points to nearly a full race’s worth of security.
The defending champion is up to 13 podiums in 2025 and boasts a 2.95 average finish after 21 races. He still hasn’t finished worse than sixth and has a top 10 streak of 32 Features dating back to last season.
Looking ahead to Canada, Gravel has four top 10s in five tries at Ohsweken, peaking at fifth in 2014 with Roth Motorsports. That same year he finished fourth in his lone Cornwall visit to date.
ONE-FOR-ONE: Ten years ago, Stewart Friesen rolled into Ohsweken and beat the World of Outlaws in only his fourth career Series start. That’s his only appearance with The Greatest Show on Dirt at Ohsweken, but he’s coming back this week for more.
The current NASCAR Truck Series full-timer will jump in the seat of a Glenn Styres Racing Sprint Car and look to join Schatz, Sides, and Stewart as multi-time Ohsweken winners with the World of Outlaws.
Friesen’s most recent appearance with the World of Outlaws was last July at Weedsport Speedway. He was also racing for Styres that night and wheeled from ninth to fourth at the New York facility.
PROTECTING THE NORTH: Expect many natives of Canada to be in attendance looking to make their home fans proud on the national stage.
Scotland, ON’s Dylan Westbrook is one of the local favorites to keep an eye on. He’s Ohsweken’s all-time winningest 360 Sprint Car driver with 42 checkered flags in his collection, and 11 of them came last year alone. Four times he’s been the track champion.
More recent winners in 360 action at Ohsweken planning to complete include Ryan Turner (Dunnville, ON), Josh Hansen (Beamsville, ON), Nick Sheridan (Mount Brydges, ON), and more.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Wednesday-Thursday, May 14-15 at Ohsweken Speedway in Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sunday, May 18 at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Long Sault, ON, Canada
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (21/83 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (2982 PTS)
2. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-134 PTS)
3. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-146 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-162 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-232 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-282 PTS)
7. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-296 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-418 PTS)
9. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-482 PTS)
10. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-498 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (11 Drivers):
6 Wins – David Gravel
3 Wins – Kyle Larson, Michael Kofoid
2 Wins – Carson Macedo
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Bill Balog, Giovanni Scelzi, Logan Schuchart, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Anthony Macri
FEATURE LAPS LED (16 Drivers):
156 Laps – David Gravel
100 Laps – Michael Kofoid
76 Laps – Kyle Larson
73 Laps – Logan Schuchart
47 Laps – Carson Macedo
40 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
39 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
29 Laps – Anthony Macri
19 Laps – Bill Balog
17 Laps – Emerson Axsom, Rico Abreu
16 Laps – Cole Macedo
9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel
1 Lap – Donny Schatz
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (12 Drivers):
9 Quick Times – David Gravel
2 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart
1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Anthony Macri, Carson Macedo, Aaron Reutzel, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild, Chase Dietz
HEAT RACE WINNERS (29 Drivers):
11 Heat Wins – David Gravel
9 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
7 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Logan Schuchart
6 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Emerson Axsom, Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich
1 Heat Win – Hunter Schuerenberg, Garet Williamson, Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Conner Morrell, Donny Schatz, Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Rico Abreu, Tyler Courtney, Zach Hampton, Chase Dietz, Skylar Gee, Justin Whittall
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (42 Drivers):
18 Dashes – David Gravel
16 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
12 Dashes – Carson Macedo
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild, Michael Kofoid, Giovanni Scelzi
6 Dashes – Emerson Axsom
5 Dashes – Brian Brown
4 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Garet Williamson, Cole Macedo, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel, Tyler Courtney, Donny Schatz, Danny Dietrich
2 Dashes – Danny Sams III, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Rico Abreu, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Brad Sweet, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Spencer Bayston, Bryce Lucius, Christopher Thram, Tanner Thorson, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Zach Hampton, Kelby Watt, Ashton Torgerson, Skylar Gee, Lucas Wolfe, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (15 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Christopher Thram, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson
1 LCS Win – Chris Martin, Anthony Macri, Bryce Lucius, Conner Morrell, Blake Hahn, J.J. Hickle, Zach Hampton, Emerson Axsom, Matt Campbell, Ashton Torgerson
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (12 Drivers):
4 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Ryan Timms, Chris Windom
2 Hard Chargers – Skylar Gee, Garet Williamson
1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Zach Hampton, Bill Balog, Hunter Schuerenberg, Michael Kofoid, Lance Dewease
PODIUM FINISHES (21 Drivers):
13 Podiums – David Gravel
8 Podiums – Carson Macedo
7 Podiums – Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Michael Kofoid
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Sheldon Haudenschild, Anthony Macri
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Bill Balog, Emerson Axsom, Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Tyler Courtney, Donny Schatz, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Danny Dietrich
TOP 10 FINISHES (40 Drivers):
21 Top 10s – David Gravel
19 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
18 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
16 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
14 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
13 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild
8 Top 10s – Bill Balog
6 Top 10s – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Cole Macedo
5 Top 10s – Chris Windom, Tyler Courtney, Hunter Schuerenberg, Anthony Macri
4 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brad Sweet, Garet Williamson
3 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Spencer Bayston, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl, Rico Abreu, Brady Bacon, Zach Hampton, Skylar Gee, Danny Dietrich
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Conner Morrell, Tanner Thorson, Kerry Madsen, Brian Brown, Chase Dietz, Freddie Rahmer, Justin Whittall, Troy Wagaman Jr.
2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Christopher Bell (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (2)
5. Sun, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
6. Mon, March 3 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
7. Fri, March 7 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bill Balog (1)
8. Sat, March 8 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / David Gravel (3)
9. Fri, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
10. Sat, March 15 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Michael Kofoid (1)
11. Fri, March 21 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (4)
12. Sat, March 22 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (5)
13. Fri, March 28 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / Michael Kofoid (2)
14. Fri, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (2)
15. Sat, April 12 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (1)
16. Sat, April 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1)
17. Fri, April 25 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Kyle Larson (3)
18. Sat, April 26 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
19. Fri, May 2 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (6)
20. Wed, May 7 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (3)
21. Sat, May 10 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
For the complete 2025 schedule, CLICK HERE.
