Less than two weeks ago, Tanner Holmes was nearing the end of his Midwest swing and prepared to head home to the west coast. That same night, the immediate future of his racing career changed drastically. Holmes and his family-owned operation hauled their #18T Sprint Car out from Jacksonville, OR earlier this summer to gain … 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
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 … Read more
It was their last year without wings. Four decades ago, the 1981 World of Outlaws season was 102 days and nights on 45 plots of dirt in 20 North American states and provinces. It was the first to crown a champion other than Steve Kinser. To dethrone “The King” after three years demanded diversity from … Read more
They came from South Florida and West Texas. They established Central Pennsylvania as a professional honey pot, raided Ohio often and placed all of America behind the curve on Sprint Car technology. They launched the All Star Circuit of Champions in 1970 then pestered a Wisconsin salesman to start the World of Outlaws in 1978. … Read more
Logan Schuchart arrived on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour six years ago with the simple goal of making and finishing races. This year, with two races remaining, he’s in contention for his first Series championship. The Hanover, PA driver is currently second in points with a 46-point deficit to … Read more
You can do this. You can do this. That statement cycled through Jacob Allen’s head on an endless loop while leading at Dodge City Raceway Park during the first night of the Boot Hill Showdown on Sept. 11. He’d heard it several times before in his previous 358 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint … Read more
“Original Outlaw” is no token term. Originally, auto racing outlaws were those without membership in the austere Automobile Association of America and by proxy, no honest shot at the Indianapolis 500. AAA became USAC in 1956. Rear engines replaced roadsters and sprint car drivers were as welcome as rain. Sprint cars were no longer stepping … Read more
At 76 years old Bobby Allen has the urge to drive a Sprint Car again after stepping out of the car more than 20 years ago. However, the car he’ll be driving is a little different than the one he was used to. It’s not real. Allen plans to eventually join his grandson Logan Schuchart … Read more
The second in a two-part feature on legendary World of Outlaws racer Bobby Allen. (Click here to read Part I) Bobby Allen felt like he had an advantage over the rest of the field going into the 1986 Eldora Nationals. He had what many drivers struggle to find – confidence. However, despite his notion … Read more
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