The Greatest Show on Dirt returns to the Land of Enchantment for the first time since 2022
Mountains, deserts, and dirt tracks await as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series begins a three-week stay in the half of the country where outlaws belong.
First up is this weekend’s return to New Mexico as a pair of nights at Vado Speedway Park (Sept. 5-6) brings the tour back to the “Land of Enchantment” for the first time since 2022. Royal Jones has sculpted the 3/8 mile into a diamond in the desert, and the track will host a two-night World of Outlaws show for the first time. The visit three years ago was a single-night, midweek trip.
It’s hard to believe, but only 20 races remain in 2025 for the World of Outlaws stars. The final quarter of the campaign is here, and if you want to close out the season strong, the time is now.
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DUELING IN THE DESERT: The World of Outlaws don’t have a thorough history in the “Land of Enchantment,” but this weekend will add another chapter.
The tour first invaded the southwestern state in 1987 at Albuquerque’s Duke City Raceway when Steve Kinser won. “The King’s” victory started a trend as he was a dominant force through the Series’ New Mexico history thus far. Kinser has claimed 10 of the 16 races the state has hosted, including a run of eight in a row.
This week, Vado will become the fourth track in the state to host the World of Outlaws on multiple occasions, joining Duke City Raceway (Albuquerque, NM), Southern New Mexico Speedway (Las Cruces, NM), and Hollywood Hills Speedway (San Felipe Pueblo, NM).
TRIO OF TITANS: Over the last several weeks, David Gravel, Michael “Buddy” Kofoid, and Carson Macedo have separated themselves from the rest of the pack.
The trio is currently running one-two-three in the points and with good reason. After Kofoid’s win at Huset’s this past Sunday, each of them now owns double-digit victories. The next highest tally among full-time Series competitors is two, shared by three drivers. They’ve combined to win nine of the last 10 races and claimed 20 of the 30 available podium positions over that stretch.
Gravel stands atop the group with a 168-point advantage as he nears a second straight championship. The consistency of the Big Game Motorsports No. 2 has been off the charts as they haven’t finished worse than sixth since a DNF at Plymouth Dirt Track on June 6. They’ve been in the top five in 22 of the 24 races since the mechanical problem at Plymouth.
There’s been no sophomore slump for Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports team as they sit second in the standings. They’ve also been models of consistency with 16 podiums in the last 22 races, including half a dozen victories.
Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew have been marching right along with the other two as of late. The Lemoore, CA driver has topped six of the most recent 16 Features, and he’s been within the top three during 11 of them.
Of the three, Gravel and Macedo have previous Vado experience as they both competed in the 2022 visit. Gravel came home fifth while Macedo finished seventh.
SCHATZ X SILVA: Plenty of eyes will be on Donny Schatz this weekend as he begins a six-race stretch in Kevin Kozlowski’s Works Limited Sprint Car wrenched by Paul Silva.
The 10-time World of Outlaws champion and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing parted ways after the Knoxville Nationals. Schatz first jumped in a second Big Game Motorsports entry at Ogilvie Raceway, but after a crash at the Minnesota track, he’s been aboard Dave Lunstra’s ride since.
Spencer Bayston is the latest to wheel the Works Limited car to some strong outings on the west coast. In recent years, more drivers such as Buddy Kofoid, Tyler Courtney, Justin Sanders, and, of course, Kyle Larson have had success in the Silva-prepared ride out west.
In addition to Vado, Schatz’s stint in the car will also take him to a trio of California tracks at Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (Sept. 12), Perris Auto Speedway (Sept. 13), and Thunderbowl Raceway (Sept. 19-20). Schatz rounded out the podium in his only Sprint Car visit to Vado in 2022, but he also got some Late Model laps there that same year at the Wild West Shootout. The Fargo, ND driver is the only current full-time World of Outlaws driver with a Series victory in New Mexico, claiming a 2008 trip to Hollywood Hills Speedway.
ONE SPOT SHY: Donny Schatz took the final podium position when the World of Outlaws debuted at Vado in 2022, and the driver one step above him was Sheldon Haudenschild.
The Wooster, OH native returns looking to be one spot better in 2025 with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink crew. He became the seventh different competitor to top a Series race in New Mexico and the second from the state of Ohio, the first being Hartford’s Dave Blaney, if he can pull it off.
Haudenschild heads to New Mexico on the hunt for his first win since the final day of May. He was in the top five on four occasions in August, including a pair of podiums.
HEATING UP: The southwest is known for one of the hottest climates in the country, but the temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up as the World of Outlaws invade.
The Rookie of the Year chase appears as if it’s going to come down to Garet Williamson with Fischer Motorsports and Chris Windom of Sides Motorsports. The two came together on track at Huset’s on Sunday in the latest moment of what’s shaping up to be a battle all the way to World Finals.
Windom had led a majority of the season, but a recent surge from Williamson has pushed him to the top. The Columbia, MO native has been in the top 10 in six of the last eight races, including a top five at Mississippi Thunder Speedway.
It’s been a slight stumble for Windom in recent weeks, with just a pair of top 10s over that same time frame. He’ll look to find his form from earlier in the season that led him to stretches like eight results within the top 10 in a row from mid-May through early June.
Williamson currently leads Windom by 36 markers with 20 races to go.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, September 5-6 at Vado Speedway Park in Vado, NM
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (56/76 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7248 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-168 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-230 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-362 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-510 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – No. 15 (-626 PTS)
7. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-820 PTS)
8. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-926 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-962 PTS)
10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1112 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
12 Wins – David Gravel
10 Wins – Carson Macedo, Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Kyle Larson
3 Wins – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Ryan Timms
SPLIT-FIELD PRELIM NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers):
1 Win – Ryan Timms, Kyle Larson, David Gravel
FEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):
323 Laps – David Gravel
272 Laps – Michael Kofoid
263 Laps – Carson Macedo
135 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
110 Laps – Bill Balog
98 Laps – Kyle Larson
93 Laps – Anthony Macri
91 Laps – Logan Schuchart
82 Laps – Rico Abreu
62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
50 Laps – Ryan Timms
23 Laps – Kerry Madsen
19 Laps – Emerson Axsom
17 Laps – Brad Sweet, Corey Day
16 Laps – Cole Macedo
15 Laps – Spencer Bayston
14 Laps – Dylan Westbrook
12 Laps – Conner Morrell
11 Laps – Jordan Thomas
9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel
5 Laps – Christopher Thram
1 Lap – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (23 Drivers):
18 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Rico Abreu
4 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart
2 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Chase Dietz, Donny Schatz, Zach Hampton, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Bill Balog, Lance Dewease, Brad Sweet, Ashton Torgerson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (55 Drivers):
34 Heat Wins – David Gravel
25 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
16 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
15 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
13 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
12 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson
6 Heat Wins – Chris Windom, Anthony Macri
4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Christopher Thram
2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Zach Hampton, Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz
1 Heat Win – Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Danny Sams III, Jy Corbet, Tim Kaeding, Andy Pake, Kasey Jedrzejek, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Turner, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Landon Crawley, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Gage Pulkrabek, Tasker Phillips, Josh Schneiderman, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Brandon Wimmer, Kerry Madsen, Mark Dobmeier
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (64 Drivers):
43 Dashes – David Gravel
34 Dashes – Carson Macedo
26 Dashes – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild
22 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
19 Dashes – Bill Balog
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
9 Dashes – Chris Windom, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz
6 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Cole Macedo, Zach Hampton, Garet Williamson
5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel, Hunter Schuerenberg, Skylar Gee
4 Dashes – Conner Morrell, Brad Sweet, Kerry Madsen, Ryan Timms
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Dietrich, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Parker Price-Miller, Ashton Torgerson, Christopher Thram
2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Spencer Bayston, Sam Henderson
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Lucas Wolfe, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Corey Day, Zane DeVault, Brent Marks, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, Ryan Turner, Cory Eliason, Andy Pake, Mark Dobmeier, Riley Goodno
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Ashton Torgerson, Cole Macedo, Christopher Thram
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Ryan Timms, Bill Balog, Skylar Gee, Brad Sweet, Conner Morrell, Zach Hampton, Chris Windom
1 LCS Win – Chris Martin, Anthony Macri, Bryce Lucius, Blake Hahn, J.J. Hickle, Emerson Axsom, Matt Campbell, Joe Trenca, Darin Naida, Mark Dobmeier, Tim Kaeding, Hunter Schuerenberg, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brady Bacon, Landon Crawley, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Alex Therrien, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid, Justin Whittall, Brent Marks, Scott Broty
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers):
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
4 Hard Chargers – Ryan Timms, Michael Kofoid, Cole Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Skylar Gee
2 Hard Chargers – Bill Balog, Tanner Thorson, David Gravel
1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi, Danny Varin, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Brad Sweet
PODIUM FINISHES (33 Drivers):
31 Podiums – David Gravel
24 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
22 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Emerson Axsom, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Danny Dietrich, Conner Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Skylar Gee, Chris Windom, Cole Duncan, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Spencer Bayston, Garet Williamson, Tanner Thorson
TOP 10 FINISHES (59 Drivers):
52 Top 10s – David Gravel
45 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
41 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
40 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
34 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
29 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
28 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
27 Top 10s – Bill Balog
20 Top 10s – Garet Williamson
19 Top 10s – Chris Windom
14 Top 10s – Cole Macedo
13 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg
12 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Emerson Axsom
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Kerry Madsen
7 Top 10s – Skylar Gee
6 Top 10s – Zach Hampton
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson
4 Top 10s – Austin McCarl
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Danny Dietrich, Ashton Torgerson, Corey Day, Mark Dobmeier
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tim Kaeding, Brian Brown, Freddie Rahmer, Troy Wagaman Jr.
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt, Tanner Holmes, Ryan Smith, Brent Marks, Ryan Turner, Zach Sobotka, Danny Varin, Cory Eliason, Landon Crawley, Kaleb Johnson
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)
22. Wed, May 14 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (7)
23. Thurs, May 15 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (8)
24. Sat, May 24 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Logan Schuchart (2)
25. Mon, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (3)
26. Fri, May 30 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (4)
27. Sat, May 31 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
28. Wed, June 4 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
29. Fri, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Rico Abreu (2)
30. Sat, June 7 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Brad Sweet (1)
31. Fri, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
32. Sat, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
33. Wed, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (4)
34. Thurs, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (5)
35. Fri, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Bill Balog (2)
36. Sat, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
37. Fri, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (10)
38. Sat, June 28 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Carson Macedo (5)
39. Sat, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (7)
40. Tues, July 15 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Carson Macedo (6)
41. Fri, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
42. Sat, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (2)
43. Wed, July 23 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Anthony Macri (3)
44. Sun, July 27 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (11)
45. Fri, Aug 1 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (7)
46. Sat, Aug 2 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (8)
47. Wed, Aug 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms*
48. Thurs, Aug 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson*
49. Fri, Aug 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel*
50. Sat, Aug 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms (1)
51. Fri, Aug 15 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (8)
52. Sat, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
53. Tues, Aug 19 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / David Gravel (12)
54. Fri, Aug 22 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (9)
55. Sat, Aug 23 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (10)
56. Sun, Aug 31 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (10)
*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.
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