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Big Game Motorsports Creates Second Car for Schatz for Next Seven World of Outlaws Races
Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (Aug. 14, 2025) – Big Game Motorsports is fielding a second car for the next seven World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series races with Donny Schatz behind the wheel. “We’re excited to have Donny be a part of the team for the next two and a half weeks,” Big Game Motorsports Owner Tod Quiring said. “Donny has produced a storied career with his 10 World of Outlaws championships and more than 300 World of Outlaws wins. He is also known as one of the cleanest race car drivers in the history
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Announces World of Outlaws Driver Change
Kerry Madsen To Drive No. 15 Sprint Car Through 2025 Season Finale No. 15 Team Will Continue To Compete in Owners’ Championship BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Aug. 12, 2025) – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has signed Kerry Madsen to drive its No. 15 sprint car in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, effective immediately. Madsen replaces Donny Schatz, with his first race in the No. 15 coming this Friday at Ogilvie (Minn.) Raceway. Madsen is not new to TSR. The Australian racer completed the 2021 season driving TSR’s No. 14 sprint car, winning six events in 37 starts
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 earn a spot in the 24-car starting field for the championship feature. The week didn’t get started as planned, as a late pill draw resulted in Schatz qualifying 26th quick during Wednesday night’s time trials. He then went third to fifth in his heat race, placing him in the night’s
Schatz looks to add to legacy at Williams Grove
Trent Gower photo. FARGO, N.D. (October 2, 2024) – Another World of Outlaws crown jewel is up for grabs this weekend as the Greatest Show on Dirt heads to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania for the 62nd Williams Grove National Open. This weekend’s events against the PA Posse will be the
Schatz goes +20 in feature action at Tulare, Ohio doubleheader up next
FARGO, N.D. (September 25, 2024) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series completed its California swing over the weekend with the running of the Dennis Roth Classic at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare. Donny Schatz found himself deep in the heat race lineup on Friday and Saturday
Donny Schatz featured in World of Outlaws Dirt Racing ’24
Race your way to the top and become an Outlaw in the all-new World of Outlaws: Dirt Racing 24 game! New Series, new tracks, new challenge mode and new features. Get it today at www.worldofoutlawsgame.com” Ten-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz is featured on the game covered and is a
Vote for Donny!
Who ya got?! Vote for Donny Schatz or your favorite World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series driver — to be honored at the 2024 Championship Awards Celebration. (One vote per person through Oct 27.) VOTING LINK: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/fan-favorite/
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 Sprint Car Series continued its California swing on Friday and Saturday. Schatz was on the move in both feature events at Bakersfield Speedway and Merced Speedway, passing
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 Series made the journey west for their only California swing of the 2024 season. The first weekend in the Golden State brought the Outlaws to the Stockton
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 the track during the national anthem. Frank Smith photo. FARGO, N.D. (August 28, 2024) – The World of Outlaws made their final stop of the season
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 career Jackson Nationals victory after leading wire-to-wire in the 35-lap main event. The win was Schatz’s first Jackson Nationals win since 2018, his eighth overall at the
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Schatz gears up for weekend at I-55
FARGO, N.D. (April 12, 2022) – This weekend the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series heads to Pevely, Missouri for
Schatz captures runner-up finish at Devils Bowl
FARGO, N.D. (April 5, 2022) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series had just one event on the schedule this
Schatz scores podium in Outlaws’ debut at Vado
FARGO, N.D. (March 30, 2022) – The World of Outlaws made their first visit to the state of New Mexico for the first
TSR 15 team look to end West Coast swing on high note
FARGO, N.D. (March 23, 2022) – Coming off a strong DIRTcar Nationals to open the 2022 season, it has been a rough few
Schatz looks to bounce back after Tulare tumble
FARGO, N.D. (March 16, 2022) – After a tough weekend at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, California, Donny Schatz and the Tony Stewart /
Schatz hard charges to top five at Cotton Bowl
FARGO, N.D. (March 8, 2022) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule resumed over the weekend with a
Cotton Bowl Preview: Two-Steppin’ into Texas!
FARGO, N.D. (February 28, 2022) – After a washed-out weekend in the southeast, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series
PERSISTENT RAINSTORMS FORCE CANCELLATION OF MAGNOLIA, THE REV SPRINT CAR EVENTS
From WorldofOutlaws.com With traveling teams and fans in mind, heavy persistent rainstorms throughout the week creating oversaturated grounds at Magnolia Motor Speedway and
Schatz heads to Magnolia and The Rev
FARGO, N.D. (February 23, 2022) – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series schedule fires back up this weekend with
VIDEO: Diane Schatz featured on Winged Nation
Donny's mother, Diane, was featured on Winged Nation's Getting Off Track with Ashley Stremme this week at Volusia Speedway Park. Check out her unique
Schatz scores World of Outlaws opener at Volusia
BARBERVILLE, Fla. (February 10, 2022) – It took Donny Schatz until June 18th to claim his first win of the 2021 season. In 2022,
Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing Announces 2022 Partner Line-Up, Unveils Paint Schemes
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (Jan. 31, 2022) – With the 2022 racing season commencing this week, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing (TSR) is pleased to announce
NEW RELEASE: 1:18th Scale 2018 WildCat Diecast
The 1:18th Scale 2018 Knoxville Nationals diecast is NOW AVAILABLE at store.DonnySchatz.com. Grab yours today! --> Order Now <--
GALLERY: 2022 Chili Bowl
Scenes from the 2022 Chili Bowl Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Photos courtesy of Frank Smith.
Schatz races to 15th place finish in prelim feature at Chili Bowl
TULSA, Oklahoma (January 12, 2021) – Donny Schatz’s fourth attempt at the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals kicked off on Tuesday night at
Schatz fast out of the gate at Wild West Shootout
VADO, New Mexico (January 12, 2021) – Donny Schatz kicked off his 2022 season over the weekend in his Schatz Crossroads / Fastlane Car
Donny Schatz Enters 2022 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
10-Time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Champion Will Compete in Spike Chassis Entry with Mark Cooper and Sage Fruit INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 3,
2021 Year-In-Review
A quick look back at our 2021 season before we look ahead to 2022! All of us at Donny Schatz
Sheppard excited to wheel the Schatz late Model again at the Gateway Dirt Nationals
ST. LOUIS, MO (December 2, 2021) – A pair of World of Outlaws champions are teaming up once again for the Gateway Dirt
2021 1:18th Scale Diecast Now Available!
The wait is over! All-new 2021 1:18th scale diecasts are now available at store.donnyschatz.com! A brand mold with more detail than ever. Order
Schatz puts on exciting drive in World of Outlaws season finale at Charlotte
FARGO, N.D. (November 8, 2021) – Donny Schatz’s 25th full-time season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series has
Schatz Finds Podium, Top-Five in Oklahoma & Texas Trip; World Finals To Conclude World of Outlaws Season
Date: Friday, October 29th Event: World of Outlaws Visit Lawton Series: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Track: Lawton Speedway (Lawton, Oklahoma) Donny
Schatz moves to third in standings with runner-up at Lakeside
FARGO, N.D. (October 25, 2021) – Donny Schatz captured his third consecutive podium finish on Friday night at Lakeside Speedway with the World of
Schatz hard charges to podium at Port Royal
FARGO, N.D. (October 12, 2021) – Donny Schatz turned in a pair of strong performances last weekend as the World of Outlaws NOS
Schatz solid at Williams Grove National Open
FARGO, N.D. (October 4, 2021) – The third and final crown jewel event of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car
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