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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 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
Schatz completes homestand with pair of podiums
FARGO, N.D. (June 2, 2025) – The Greatest Show on Dirt invaded Schatz Country over the weekend with stops at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks on Friday and Schatz’s home track, Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, on Saturday. Schatz recorded third place finishes in both events, but
Schatz heads to ND in search of victory
FARGO, N.D. (May 27, 2025) – The Greatest Show on Dirt is headed north this weekend to the old stomping grounds of 10-time series champion, Donny Schatz. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series makes its first visit of the season to North Dakota with stops at
Schatz charges forward at Ohsweken; Ohio tripleheader up next
FARGO, N.D. (May 19, 2025) – Last week’s trek north of the border was the World of Outlaws’ first visit to Canada in eight years. Both nights at Ohsweken Speedway were completed, but Sunday’s event at Cornwall Motor Speedway was canceled due to rain. Donny Schatz has enjoyed plenty of
Schatz top five in first trip to Williams Grove
FARGO, N.D. (May 12, 2025) – The World of Outlaws invaded the territory of the Pennsylvania Posse over the weekend with stops at Lincoln Speedway and the historic Williams Grove Speedway. Weather played a factor all week as Lincoln’s Tuesday night show was postponed to Wednesday, where Schatz came away
Schatz records best finish of season at Eldora
FARGO, N.D. (May 5, 2025) – Donny Schatz picked up his best result of the 2025 season on Friday night at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Schatz worked his way forward to finish second in the 30-lap feature and was a threat for the win at the end of the
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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
Schatz a Runner-up at US 36 Raceway; Pevely Up Next
Trent Gower photo. Fargo, N.D. (April 9, 2024) – Donny Schatz kicked off the month of April with a charge from
Schatz Now Second in Title Hunt Following Charge Though the Field at 81 Speedway
Trent Gower photo. Fargo, N.D. (April 2, 2024) - Donny Schatz and the rest of the NOS Energy Drink World of
Comebacks and Consistency Remain the Rule for Schatz in Texas
Trent Gower photo. Fargo, N.D. (March 19, 2024) - Donny Schatz continued a strong start to the 2024 World of Outlaws
Another Milestone Achieved: Schatz collects 500th career Sprint Car win at Volusia
BARBERVILLE, FLORIDA (March 5, 2024) – Donny Schatz collected yet another milestone on Monday night at Volusia Speedway Park, racing to his 500th
Schatz has strong opening weekend at Volusia
FARGO, N.D. (February 13, 2024) – The Carquest / Ford Performance / Tony Stewart Racing No. 15 piloted by Donny Schatz was
Schatz is excited and ready to kick off 2024 World of Outlaws season
Photo by Tyler Carr. BARBERVILLE, FL (February 7, 2024) – Donny Schatz’s 28th season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Announces 2024 Partner Line-Up, Paint Schemes
Donny Schatz and the No. 15 To Chase 11th Title with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Feb.
Schatz commits to World of Outlaws in 2024
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (December 8, 2023) – There has been no lack of rumors, news, and announcements in the world of sprint car racing
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GALLERY: NDSHF Induction
Images from Saturday's North Dakota Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet. Photos by Happy Mermaid Images, courtesy of NDSHF.
Schatz to be inducted in ND Sports Hall of Fame this weekend
FARGO, N.D. (November 15, 2023) -- Ten-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion Donny Schatz will be inducted into the North Dakota
Schatz closes out 27th Outlaw season at Charlotte; recaps 2023 season
FARGO, N.D (November 7, 2023) – The 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season came to a close with
Schatz drives to third in Devil’s Bowl finale
FARGO, N.D. (October 25, 2023) – Devil’s Bowl Speedway, the birthplace of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, has closed the book
GALLERY: Devil’s Bowl Speedway Night 1
Sights from Night 1 of the Final Stampede at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas. Photos by Mike Spieker.
Late race heroics secure the win for Schatz at Lakeside
Trent Gower photo. KANSAS CITY, Kansas (October 14, 2023) – Donny Schatz raced to his fourth win of the season on
Schatz looks ahead to the final trip back to the Midwest
FARGO, N.D. (October 9, 2023) – Following the final races of the season against the Pennsylvania Posse over the last two weekends, the
Schatz has strong runs during National Open weekend
FARGO, N.D. (October 2, 2023) – Williams Grove Speedway was packed with fans and race teams alike over the weekend for the 61st
Schatz advances nine positions at Eldora
FARGO, N.D. (September 25, 2023) – Donny Schatz’s Ohio weekend with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series was highlighted
Schatz hard-charger at King’s Speedway
FARGO, N.D. (Sept. 19, 2023) - The three-week California swing came to a close over the weekend with stops at King’s Speedway and
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Schatz finds consistency in Washington
FARGO, N.D. (September 5, 2023) – Off the heels of a 1,500 mile trip from Fargo, North Dakota to Skagit Speedway in Burlington,
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