World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series – World Finals – The Dirt Track at Charlotte
The World Finals are upon us as the World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Super Late Model series invade the Dirt Track at Charlotte. Friday Night there was some good racing from both the Sprint Cars and Super Late Models. As this is the closing race weekend for both series, all drivers are looking for a good weekend and are pushing it to the limit. We are going to do a recap for both the Sprint Cars and the Super Late Models. Let us know your thoughts and favorite drivers in the comments!
The World of Outlaws Sprint Car series delivered an electrifying night of racing at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, kicking off the weekend with fierce competition and dramatic battles on the dirt. Here’s a breakdown of the standout performances and highlights from the A Feature.
Top Performances of the Night
1. Carson Macedo – With a dominant night, Carson Macedo was flawless, showcasing why he’s one of the top competitors in the series. Starting 1st in his heat, Macedo took the win and carried that momentum into the dash, where he started 2nd but quickly seized the lead, finishing 1st. In the feature race, Macedo maintained his dominance, starting from the pole, however, Kofoid would steal the lead for a few laps, but Macedo was able to slide back out in front, allowing him to win the feature.
2. Michael Kofoid – Strong and Steady Michael Kofoid put on an impressive show, starting his night with a heat win from the pole. In the dash, he started 1st but was outpaced by Macedo, finishing 2nd. In the feature, Kofoid started 2nd and held onto his position throughout, securing a solid 2nd-place finish.
3. Justin Peck – Consistent and Competitive Justin Peck proved his consistency, winning his heat from the pole position. In the dash, he slipped from 3rd to 4th, starting the feature in 4th place. Peck made up ground during the race to claim a 3rd-place finish, completing the podium.
4. David Gravel – Fierce Competitor David Gravel had a night of mixed fortunes. After finishing 2nd in his heat, he started 5th in the dash and advanced to 3rd. He started the feature in 3rd, fought Kofoid for 2nd, but fell back to finish 4th after being overtaken by Justin Peck.
5. Kasey Kahne – Steady Climb Kasey Kahne’s night started with a 2nd-place finish in Heat 2. He struggled in the dash, falling from 6th to 8th, but recovered well in the feature, moving up from 8th to finish 5th.
Notable Climbers and Position Changes
- Tyler Courtney had a notable performance, starting 13th in the feature and making up 7 positions to finish 6th.
- Donny Schatz had the most impressive advancement of the night, passing 8 cars and moving from 23rd to 15th.
- Brock Zearfoss matched Courtney with a +7 position change, showcasing his ability to move through the field.
Drivers with Challenges
- Skylar Gee had a difficult night, starting 12th but slipping back to finish 25th, suffering a -13 position change and ending last.
Top 10 Results Summary
- Carson Macedo – Started 1st, Finished 1st
- Michael Kofoid – Started 2nd, Finished 2nd
- Justin Peck – Started 4th, Finished 3rd
- David Gravel – Started 3rd, Finished 4th
- Kasey Kahne – Started 8th, Finished 5th
- Tyler Courtney – Started 13th, Finished 6th
- Sheldon Haudenschild – Started 5th, Finished 7th
- Giovanni Scelzi – Started 7th, Finished 8th
- Daison Pursley – Started 6th, Finished 9th
- Kyle Reinhardt – Started 10th, Finished 10th
Highlight Performers
- Carson Macedo cemented his night as the ultimate victor, sweeping the heat, dash, and feature.
- Donny Schatz and Brock Zearfoss demonstrated the determination of seasoned drivers, fighting hard to gain positions.
The excitement continues with more action-packed races throughout the weekend. Stay tuned for more updates and detailed recaps as the World Finals unfold!
