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Schatz gears up for National Open; passes 14 cars during Sides debut
Tyler Carr photo / World of Outlaws FARGO, N.D. (Oct 2, 2025) – A Sprint Car racing crown jewel is up for grabs this weekend with the 63rd running of the National Open at Williams Grove Speedway. A big field of nearly 60 cars is expected to be on hand at the historic half-mile for the $75,000 payday on Saturday. Donny Schatz will be looking to carry the momentum of last weekend’s runs in Ohio into Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, this weekend as he seeks an unprecedented seventh National Open title. Schatz is the only driver in history to capture
Schatz to close 2025 in second Sides Motorsports entry
It was announced on Friday that Donny Schatz would run the remainder of the 2025 schedule in a second Sides Motorsports entry, following the Dennis Roth Classic at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California. Schatz's first races in the JVI Group / King Racing Product entry will be this coming weekend in Ohio at Millstream Speedway and Sharon Speedway. Schatz took to social media Friday evening to give his take on the situation: Be on the lookout for new Donny Schatz / Sides Motorsports gear at the track the remainder of the season, and at store.DonnySchatz.com!
Schatz closes run with Works Limited with Tulare top five
FARGO, N.D. (September 22, 2025) – The three-week West Coast swing came to a close over the weekend for Donny Schatz, Paul Silva, and the Works Limited team at Tulare, California’s Thunderbowl Raceway. Friday night’s event was canceled due to wet conditions, but on Saturday, Schatz had his best outing of the four races in the Works Limited “W”. Schatz timed in sixth quick out of 37 competitors to open the evening, followed by a third place run in his heat. The 10-time World of Outlaws series champion lined up 10th on the grid for the 35-lap feature. The race
Schatz locks in to 27th Knoxville Nationals A-Main; charges to 11th
KNOXVILLE, IA (August 9, 2025) – It was a week of battles at the 64th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals for Donny Schatz and his Tony Stewart Racing team. Despite a disappointing run during his qualifying night on Wednesday, Schatz fought back both Friday and Saturday to
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing To Debut “Face-Off” Paint Scheme for 2025 Knoxville Nationals
Donny Schatz and the No. 15 Team to Chase 12th Knoxville Nationals Title BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2025) – With the 64th Annual Knoxville Nationals kicking off this week in Iowa, the familiar No. 15 of Donny Schatz and Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) will carry a distinct “face-off” paint
I-55 on deck after wet weekend in PA
FARGO, N.D. (July 28, 2025) – A big week of four World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series events were slated last week, but a rain washed out both races at Williams Grove Speedway, leaving just BAPS Motor Speedway and the always exciting Weedsport Speedway. Donny Schatz had
Schatz gears up for busy Kings Royal week in Ohio
Fargo, N.D. (July 14, 2025) - Five races in five consecutive days are on the docket this week for Donny Schatz in the Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 as the country’s best drivers will converge in the Buckeye State starting Tuesday night at Attica Raceway Park for the Brad Doty
Schatz charges to sixth at Cedar Lake
FARGO, N.D. (June 30, 2025) – The World of Outlaws continued their swing through the upper Midwest over the weekend with a stop in the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul area of Cedar Lake Speedway. Schatz weekend was highlighted by his run on Saturday night, where he drove from 12th to sixth
Schatz gears up for Cedar Lake following big week at Huset’s
FARGO, N.D. (May 23, 2025) – One of the biggest weeks in all of Sprint Car racing has come and gone. The four-race week at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota featured a $100,000 payday with the Huset’s Hustle and an industry-leading $250,000-to-win Huset’s High Bank Nationals with a stout
Schatz and TSR 15th in Knoxville’s two-day Clash finale; Chasing mega paydays at Huset’s Speedway
2025 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Standings: 6th | 4142 [-394] Dates: Friday and Saturday, June 13th-14th Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Event: World of Outlaws Premier Chevy Dealers Clash Track: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, Iowa) Donny Schatz A-Main Finishes: Friday: 15th (25th) Saturday: 15th (20th) BROWNSBURG, Ind.
Schatz’s Top Ten Streak Continues as Series Heads to Knoxville
FARGO, N.D. (June 9, 2025) - Donny Schatz stretched his top ten streak to five, which started with his podium finishes to round out the month of May in North Dakota. Schatz scored top tens last week at Jackson Motorplex in Minnesota, and Plymouth Dirt Track and Beaver Dam Raceway
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Schatz advances 13 positions in feature action in California
FARGO, N.D. (September 15, 2024) – Donny Schatz had his elbows up over the weekend as the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink
Schatz’s California swing starts with 10th at Stockton
FARGO, N.D. (September 10, 2024) – After a month of racing in the Midwest, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
Top five at River Cities highlights Schatz’s homestand
During opening ceremonies, Donny and his nieces, Amelia and Laela, all carried the American flag behind their car as they idled around
Schatz claims second career Jackson Nationals title
FARGO, N.D. (August 20, 2024) – Donny Schatz picked up a $25,000 payday on Saturday night at Jackson Motorplex and scored his second
Schatz looks ahead to return to upper Midwest
FARGO, N.D. (August 14, 2024) – The 63rd annual NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals have come and gone and the World of Outlaws
Persevering Schatz wheels to 13th in A-main at Knoxville Nationals
KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 13, 2024) – Adversity stared down Donny Schatz and his Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 team from the very onset
Carquest And Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Celebrate Automotive Aftermarket Parts Provider’s Golden Anniversary
Donny Schatz and the No. 15 Team to Chase 12th Knoxville Nationals Title BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 5, 2024) – With the 63rd Annual
Schatz scores runner up at Summer Nationals in strong four-race stretch
Frank Smith photo FARGO, N.D. (July 30, 2024) – The summer grind of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series schedule
Schatz Tears Through Ohio and Scores Kings Royal Runner-up
Frank Smith photo Fargo, N.D. (July 22, 2024) - Donny Schatz tore through the state of Ohio last weekend, going +48
Schatz Ends Successful Run Through Wisconsin with Win at Wilmot
Fargo, N.D. (July 15, 2024) - Donny Schatz and the rest of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returned
Schatz looks to continue consistency at Wilmot
FARGO, N.D. (July 11, 2024) – Donny Schatz is most known for his clean driving, winning, but perhaps most importantly, his unbeatable consistency.
Schatz finishes fourth in another rain-shortened Outlaw weekend
FARGO, N.D. (July 2, 2024) – Last weekend’s two-night Independence Spectacular at Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin was shortened to one
Schatz Uses Rainout to Coach the Next Generation
Speedway Shots photo. Fargo, N.D. (June 24, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season continues to
Schatz Regains Second Spot in World of Outlaws Standings
Fargo, N.D. (June 18, 2024) - Donny Schatz regained the second spot in the World of Outlaws NOSA Energy Sprint Car Series standings
Schatz Closes Title Gap With River Cities Podium and Ogilvie Top Five
Fargo, N.D. (June 12, 2024) - Donny Schatz made a successful first trip of the 2024 season through his home area last weekend
Outlaws roll into the Northland
FARGO, N.D. (June 5, 2024) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolls into Donny Schatz’s backyard for the
Schatz Three-For-Three in Top Ten as Ohio Swing Ends; Beaver Dam Next
Frank Smith photo Fargo, N.D. (May 27, 2024) - Donny Schatz scored top tens in all three races contested last weekend
Schatz Nets Podium at Sharon Speedway as Ohio Swing Continues
Fargo, N.D. (May 20, 2024) - Donny Schatz remains second in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Standings as
Schatz Scores Top Five at Lincoln; Attica and Sharon Up Next
Fargo, N.D. (May 16, 2024) - Donny Schatz remains in title contention as he heads back to Ohio this weekend to compete with
Schatz Earns a Pair of Podiums at Eldora; Central Pennsylvania Up Next
Fargo, N.D. (May 4, 2024) - Donny Schatz continued his quest for an 11th World of Outlaws series championship last weekend with a
Schatz Set To Continue Title Chase This Week at Jacksonville and Eldora
Fargo, N.D. (April 28, 2024) - Following a weekend washout at Iowa's Knoxville Raceway, Donny Schatz and the rest of the No. 15
Schatz Closes Gap in Title Chase; Knoxville up next
Photo by Frank Smith. Fargo, N.D. (April 22, 2024) - Following one of the most challenging weekends on the 2024 schedule
Schatz’s Second Win of the Season Breaks Pevely Drought
Trent Gower photo. Fargo, N.D. (April 15, 2024) - Donny Schatz completed his two race weekend at Federated Auto Parts Raceway
GALLERY: Win #2 at I-55
Scenes from Saturday night's win at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri. Photos by Trent Gower.
Schatz conquers I-55
PEVELY, Missouri (April 13, 2024) -- Donny Schatz picked up his second World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
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