The two-night event puts more than $100,000 in purse money up for grabs on Saturday
The “Summer of Money” rolls on for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars with Minnesota the next destination.
The Greatest Show on Dirt trucks to Jackson Motorplex this weekend (Aug. 16-17) for the 46th running of the FENDT Jackson Nationals. The final night offers up a purse exceeding $100,000 with $25,000-to-win and $2,000-to-start the NOS Energy Drink Feature.
Friday’s show will feature a standard World of Outlaws format, but Saturday will showcase a slight twist. The drivers that lock into the Toyota Dash will instead partake in a King of the Hill. They’ll draw for seeding, and the lowest seed will take on the second lowest seed in a race against the clock with the fastest time advancing to face the next seed. The winner of the last round will sit on the pole of the $25,000-to-win finale.
The event has more than four decades of history. Marv DeWall won the first in 1979, and the list of champions features many of the best to ever wheel a Sprint Car. This weekend will attract a hungry roster of competitors ready to add their names.
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Let’s look at the weekend’s top storylines:
CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT RESUMES: Last week at the Knoxville Nationals points weren’t a concern, but the battle for the 2024 World of Outlaws title resumes at Jackson.
David Gravel still sits atop the standings as he has for the last several weeks. While a 12th-place run at the Knoxville Nationals wasn’t what he and Big Game Motorsports were hoping for, Gravel still hasn’t missed the top 10 in a standard points race since May 25 at Atomic.
Donny Schatz is still within striking distance but has some work to do with a 98-point gap between himself and Gravel. Consistency has carried the 10-time Series champion to a chance at his 11th this year. The Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 hasn’t finished worse than 11th in a standard points night in 2024.
Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team currently reside 42 markers behind Schatz. The Lemoore, CA driver has only missed the top five four times in the last 15 races, but he’ll have to limit the bad nights to climb back into the battle with Gravel.
Giovanni Scelzi and KCP Racing (204 points behind Gravel) and Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Roth Motorsports (252 points behind Gravel) round out the top five.
THREE-PEAT: There’s been one man to beat over the last two years when the big money is on the line at Jackson, and his name is Carson Macedo.
Two years ago, Macedo drove from eighth to the front and led the final 19 laps for his first Jackson Nationals title. Then, in 2023 the Lemoore, CA native slipped by James McFadden with 10 laps to go and survived a wild duel with Brad Sweet in the closing laps for another $25,000 payday.
Carson Macedo and Jaosn Johnson Racing crew chief Philip Dietz have been a potent combination at Jackson Motorplex (Trent Gower Photo)
History is on the line this weekend for Macedo as no driver has ever topped three in a row through 45 events. The stats suggest he has a strong chance with the Jason Johnson Racing team. Since joining forces with JJR in 2021, Macedo hasn’t missed the Jackson top five in eight tries and owns a 2.9 average finish over that stretch.
In addition to chasing three Jackson Nationals championships in a row, if Macedo can win either night he’ll equal Logan Schuchart and Brad Sweet for the most overall Jackson victories with the World of Outlaws with his fourth.
RETURN TO FORM?: Only a few years ago Logan Schuchart was nearly unbeatable at Jackson, and he’ll see if he can return to that form this weekend.
Schuchart put together a dominant stretch from 2020 to 2022 when he won four of six races at Jackson including the 2020 and 2021 Nationals. The two races he didn’t win resulted in finishes of second and third leading to a 1.5 average finish over the six races.
Since that magical run, the Shark Racing pilot has experienced some struggles at the Minnesota dirt track. In his last four starts he’s posted finishes of 11th (twice), a 21st, and a sixth. If he can find his way to Victory Lane again either night this weekend, he’ll take sole possession of the most Series wins at Jackson.
THE BOSS’ HOUSE: It’s an important weekend for David Gravel and the Big Game Motorsports crew. Team owner Tod Quiring is also the owner of Jackson Motorplex.
The current point leader has already won 13 World of Outlaws races this year, but he’ll be in search of his first ever visit to Jackson Victory Lane. He’s yet to break through in his 24 attempts.
Gravel has been close on many occasions to a Jackson win. He’s been on the podium five times including a trio with the Big Game team. Two of those podium efforts were runner-ups in 2019 and 2021.
David Gravel will be in search of his first Jackson Motorplex win this weekend (Trent Gower Photo)
JETTIN’ IN JACKSON: In addition to the roster of full-time World of Outlaws competitors, the Jackson Nationals is likely to attract a variety of other drivers who’ve experienced success at the facility.
If Kerry Madsen joins the field at Jackson, he’ll undoubtedly be one to watch. The “Mad Man” owns a trio of World of Outlaws victories there. He won with Big Game Motorsports in 2017 and then twice with Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing in 2021. Now, he wheels the Vermeer Motorsports No. 55.
Scott Bogucki is a Jackson winner this year, claiming the season opener in the Liebig Motorsports No. 10. The Australian and the Liebig crew are fresh off an impressive eighth-place run in the Knoxville Nationals championship Feature.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Friday-Saturday, August 16-17 at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, MN
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (44/70 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (6076 PTS)
2. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-98 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-130 PTS)
4. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing No. 18 (-204 PTS)
5. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-252 PTS)
6. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-326 PTS)
7. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-354 PTS)
8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports No. 17B (-784 PTS)
9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing No. 3Z (-1016 PTS)
10. Kraig Kinser – Premier Motorsports No. 70 (-1232 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (16 Drivers):
13 Wins – David Gravel
7 Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
3 Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz, Kyle Larson
2 Wins – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
1 Win – Brad Sweet, Brent Marks, Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid, Corey Day, Logan Schuchart, James McFadden, T.J. Stutts
FEATURE LAPS LED (22 Drivers):
317 Laps – David Gravel
227 Laps – Carson Macedo
178 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
166 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
97 Laps – Donny Schatz, Kyle Larson
75 Laps – Rico Abreu
49 Laps – Logan Schuchart
44 Laps – James McFadden
34 Laps – Brady Bacon, Michael Kofoid
25 Laps – Brad Sweet, T.J. Stutts
15 Laps – Ryan Timms, Tyler Courtney
13 Laps – Anthony Macri
12 Laps – Emerson Axsom
11 Laps – Bill Balog
9 Laps – Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
3 Laps – Brent Marks
1 Lap – Kalib Henry
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (16 Drivers):
8 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
8 Quick Times – David Gravel
5 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild
4 Quick Times – Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid
3 Quick Times – Brent Marks
2 Quick Times – Daryn Pittman, Donny Schatz
1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Aaron Reutzel, Brady Bacon, Cory Eliason, Brock Zearfoss, Rico Abreu, Chase Dietz, Matt Juhl
HEAT RACE WINNERS (47 Drivers):
25 Heat Wins – David Gravel
22 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
19 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
16 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
12 Heat Wins – Michael Kofoid
9 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu
7 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Donny Schatz
6 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart
5 Heat Wins – Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
3 Heat Wins – Bill Balog, Daryn Pittman
2 Heat Wins – Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Garet Williamson, Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Austin McCarl
1 Heat Win – Justin Peck, Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Danny Sams III, Emerson Axsom, Tim Shaffer, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Brad Sweet, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, T.J. Stutts, Kelby Watt, Jamie Ball, Aaron Reutzel, Chase Randall, Hunter Schuerenberg, Tasker Phillips, Ayrton Gennetten, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Cole Macedo, Cale Thomas
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (58 Drivers):
33 Dashes – David Gravel
32 Dashes – Carson Macedo
29 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
28 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
23 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
19 Dashes – Donny Schatz
14 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
10 Dashes – Bill Balog
9 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Brock Zearfoss
7 Dashes – Landon Crawley, Brent Marks
6 Dashes – Tyler Courtney
5 Dashes – Emerson Axsom, Corey Day
4 Dashes – Brian Brown, Brady Bacon, Anthony Macri
3 Dashes – Aaron Reutzel, Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, James McFadden
2 Dashes – Cole Duncan, Cole Macedo, Kalib Henry, Danny Sams III, Kyle Larson, Parker Price-Miller, Chase Dietz, Ayrton Gennetten
1 Dash – Zeb Wise, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Bill Rose, Ryan Timms, Logan McCandless, Skylar Gee, Kody Hartlaub, Tim Shaffer, T.J. Michael, Craig Mintz, Brandon Spithaler, Sye Lynch, Cale Thomas, Kaleb Johnson, Nick Omdahl, Scott Bogucki, Austin McCarl, Christopher Thram, Kraig Kinser, Troy Wagaman Jr., T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Jacob Allen, Lance Dewease, Kelby Watt, Will Armitage
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (37 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Bill Balog, Anthony Macri
2 LCS Wins – Logan McCandless, Brock Zearfoss, Garet Williamson, Landon Crawley,
1 LCS Win – Austin McCarl, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne, Koty Adams, Jace Park, Landon Crawley, Kevin Newton, Brenham Crouch, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brandon Rahmer, David Gravel, Nate Dussel, Cole Macedo, Zeth Sabo, Brooke Tatnell, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Cory Eliason, Kerry Madsen, Creed Kemenah, Joel Myers Jr., Hunter Schuerenberg, Kody Hartlaub, Lucas Wolfe, Larry Wight, Kyle Larson, Jesse Attard, Dusty Zomer, Chris Windom, Ayrton Gennetten, Brad Sweet
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers):
8 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz
6 Hard Chargers – Logan Schuchart
3 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo
2 Hard Chargers – Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Cale Thomas, Danny Dietrich
1 Hard Charger – Jace Park, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Chase Randall, Chris Windom, Noah Gass, Austin McCarl, Giovanni Scelzi, Sheldon Haudenschild, Landon Crawley, Sye Lynch, Bill Balog, Scotty Neitzel, Garet Williamson, Brent Marks, Larry Wight, Anthony Macri, James McFadden, Parker Price-Miller, Corey Day
PODIUM FINISHES (24 Drivers):
25 Podiums – David Gravel
19 Podiums – Carson Macedo
15 Podiums – Donny Schatz
14 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
8 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
6 Podiums – Kyle Larson
5 Podiums – Rico Abreu
3 Podiums – Brad Sweet, Tyler Courtney, Brent Marks
2 Podiums – Bill Balog, Aaron Reutzel, Logan Schuchart, Justin Peck, James McFadden, Corey Day
1 Podium – Anthony Macri, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Emerson Axsom, T.J. Stutts
TOP 10 FINISHES (70 Drivers):
39 Top 10s – David Gravel
38 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Giovanni Scelzi
35 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid, Carson Macedo
33 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
30 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
19 Top 10s – Bill Balog
11 Top 10s – Brock Zearfoss
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney
9 Top 10s – Rico Abreu
8 Top 10s – Brent Marks, Brad Sweet, James McFadden, Anthony Macri
6 Top 10s – Kyle Larson, Corey Day
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Brian Brown
4 Top 10s – Cole Macedo, Landon Crawley, Brady Bacon, Justin Peck
3 Top 10s – Cole Duncan, Skylar Gee, Ryan Timms, Garet Williamson, Emerson Axsom, Zeb Wise, Danny Dietrich, Jacob Allen
2 Top 10s – Chase Randall, Kraig Kinser, Cale Thomas, Parker Price-Miller, Cory Eliason, Chase Dietz, Troy Wagaman Jr., Daryn Pittman, Ayrton Gennetten, Scott Bogucki
1 Top 10 – Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Windom, Joe B. Miller, Scotty Milan, Brandon Spithaler, Kalib Henry, Tim Shaffer, Zane DeVault, Sye Lynch, Travis Philo, Trey Jacobs, Scotty Thiel, Mark Dobmeier, Kaleb Johnson, Austin McCarl, Tim Kaeding, Christopher Thram, Landon Brooks, Greg Wilson, Spencer Bayston, Daison Pursley, Devon Borden, T.J. Stutts, Freddie Rahmer, Lance Dewease, Stewart Friesen, Jordan Poirier, Larry Wight
2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1)
6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1)
7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
8. Sat, March 23 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Carson Macedo (1)
9. Sat, March 30 / 81 Speedway / Wichita, KS / Rico Abreu (1)
10. Fri, April 5 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO / David Gravel (2)
11. Sat, April 6 / Arrowhead Speedway / Colcord, OK / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
12. Fri, April 12 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / David Gravel (3)
13. Sat, April 13 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Donny Schatz (2)
14. Fri, April 19 / Paducah International Raceway / Paducah, KY / Sheldon Haudenschild (3)
15. Sat, April 20 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Brady Bacon (1)
16. Wed, May 1 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / David Gravel (4)
17. Fri, May 3 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (4)
18. Sat, May 4 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (5)
19. Wed, May 8 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / David Gravel (6)
20. Fri, May 17 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Michael Kofoid (1)
21. Sat, May 18 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / David Gravel (7)
22. Fri, May 24 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / David Gravel (8)
23. Sat, May 25 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (5)
24. Mon, May 27 / Fremont Speedway / Fremont, OH / Carson Macedo (2)
25. Fri, May 31 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (6)
26. Fri, June 7 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Giovanni Scelzi (2)
27. Sat, June 8 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Sheldon Haudenschild (7)
28. Fri, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
29. Sat, June 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
30. Wed, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Tyler Courtney (2)
31. Sat, June 29 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Logan Schuchart (1)
32. Wed, July 10 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Giovanni Scelzi (3)
33. Fri, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Carson Macedo (3)
34. Sat, July 13 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Donny Schatz (3)
35. Tues, July 16 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (10)
36. Fri, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (2)
37. Sat, July 20 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (11)
38. Wed, July 24 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / James McFadden (1)
39. Fri, July 26 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / T.J. Stutts (1)
40. Sat, July 27 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / David Gravel (12)
41. Sun, July 28 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (13)
42. Fri, August 2 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (1)
43. Sat, August 3 / Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 / Pevely, MO / Kyle Larson (2)
44. Sat, August 10 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson (3)
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