2 IN A ROW: Gravel Bests Bacon for Lawton Score, Reaches Major Milestone
Alex Nieten on 03/21/2026

2 IN A ROW: Gravel Bests Bacon for Lawton Score, Reaches Major Milestone

The Watertown, CT native out duels the home state hero to equal “The Dude” on the all-time win listThe champion is heating up.After coming close but going winless through the first six races of the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season, David Gravel finally broke through la

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THE MONTH AHEAD: April Brings Major Midwestern Swing
Alex Nieten on 03/19/2026

THE MONTH AHEAD: April Brings Major Midwestern Swing

Springtime is when temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and slide jobs ramp up.April is on the horizon and ready to bring a major midwestern swing for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.After taking Easter weekend off, The Greatest Show on Dirt will tackle some of the baddest bullr

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Lawton Return, Creek County Debut Set Stage for Oklahoma Weekend
Alex Nieten on 03/17/2026

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Lawton Return, Creek County Debut Set Stage for Oklahoma Weekend

The rich tradition of Sprint Car racing in Oklahoma will continue to grow this week.The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is aimed at the “Sooner State” for a full weekend of action.First up, the tour makes a trip to Lawton Speedway on Friday, March 20. The southern Oklahoma oval w

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REMEMBERING BILLY HURT
World of Outlaws on 03/16/2026

REMEMBERING BILLY HURT

Of those who dedicate their lives to safety efforts at dirt tracks across the country, there were few as committed as Billy Hurt.Hurt was involved in the safety and rescue of Sprint Car drivers for over 23 years, helping to lead safety efforts with the American Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws NO

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Kennedale’s Cowtown Classic Finale Postponed
World of Outlaws on 03/15/2026

Kennedale’s Cowtown Classic Finale Postponed

While officials were responding to an incident at Kennedale Speedway Park Saturday night, two emergency vehicles collided, resulting in a serious injury to one official and a fatal injury to another. There is an ongoing investigation of the incident. The remainder of the event was postponed.Everybod

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TEXAS 2-STEPPIN’: Kennedale Thriller Goes to Gravel After Last Lap Pass
Alex Nieten on 03/14/2026

TEXAS 2-STEPPIN’: Kennedale Thriller Goes to Gravel After Last Lap Pass

The defending champion gets his first checkered flag of the year by sliding by Balog in the final cornerYou couldn’t ask for anything more out of Kennedale Speedway Park on Friday night.The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series came to town to kick off the Cowtown Classic, and the Texa

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A Motivated Sheldon Haudenschild, KCP Racing Gelling Fast
Alex Nieten on 03/12/2026

A Motivated Sheldon Haudenschild, KCP Racing Gelling Fast

Change is a constant in Sprint Car racing, but that doesn’t mean some moves don’t arrive as a surprise.Sheldon Haudenschild’s name filled the headlines last September when he announced he would be parting ways with Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing at season’s end, punctuating a fruitful eight-year part

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Kennedale Weekend Brings World of Outlaws to Home State of Texas
Alex Nieten on 03/10/2026

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Kennedale Weekend Brings World of Outlaws to Home State of Texas

Texas, home of unparalleled state pride, sizeable steaks, and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.Ted Johnson’s vision became a reality on March 18, 1978 when the World of Outlaws contested their first race at Mesquite, TX’s Devil’s Bowl Speedway. This weekend, The Greatest Show

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HE’S BACK: Donny Schatz Delivers Talladega Masterclass for First Win with CJB
Alex Nieten on 03/07/2026

HE’S BACK: Donny Schatz Delivers Talladega Masterclass for First Win with CJB

The 10-time champion slices through traffic to end long winless droughtMake no mistake about it, Donny Schatz is back.Last year served up perhaps the most trying time of his career. After battling struggles through the first half of 2025, Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing parted ways in

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Heavy Rain, Severe Weather Threat Cancel Saturday’s Black Ice Brawl
World of Outlaws on 03/07/2026

Heavy Rain, Severe Weather Threat Cancel Saturday’s Black Ice Brawl

Next up is a weekend in TexasWith Precision Weather models showing a near 100-percent chance of precipitation through much of Saturday afternoon and evening in Columbus, MS and thunderstorms with strong, gusty winds at Magnolia Motor Speedway, World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and

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