Huset’s is the Labor Day Weekend Destination for World of Outlaws
Photo by Trent Gower
BRANDON, S.D.—Labor Day weekend doesn’t mean time off for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
One of motorsports’ most demanding schedules marches on as the tour heads to Huset’s Speedway for the holiday. The Brandon, SD oval welcomes The Greatest Show on Dirt for the L.G. Everist Huset’s Shootout presented by Ace Ready Mix and Myrl & Roy’s Paving on Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 30-31.
Per usual at Huset’s, the stakes are heightened as the country’s best Sprint Car drivers will battle for paydays of $15,000 on Saturday and $25,000 on Sunday. The finale will make it five World of Outlaws races paying at least $20,000-to-win at Huset’s alone in 2025 to go along with the four featured at June’s BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals.
If the pair of World of Outlaws races isn’t enough for fans, Friday, Aug. 29, will showcase the track’s final points night of the year to kick off the weekend. Kaleb Johnson holds a slim 12-point advantage over Ryan Timms in the chase for the track title.
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BUDDY’S BANK: Huset’s Speedway has become the International Bank of Buddy Kofoid over the last year.
Ever since heartbreak struck at Huset’s in 2023 when mechanical woes ripped a potential $250,000 payday from his grasp, the Penngrove, CA native has been unstoppable when major money is on the line. The Brandon, SD track has hosted a trio of six-figure payday races since then, and Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports team have claimed every single one, including two in one week during June this year. Huset’s is also home to Kofoid’s first career World of Outlaws win (2022), which means he’s topped four total at the 1/3 mile, good enough for fourth most all-time.
There’s no reason to think the 23-year-old won’t be in contention this weekend. Kofoid has reeled off 19 top fives in the last 21 races including 15 podiums. He currently holds down the runner-up position in points.
BALOG’S BREAKOUT WEEK: Bill Balog was already plenty well known entering June’s Huset’s High Bank Nationals, but he firmly established himself in the national conversation when the lights were brightest.
With more than 50 of the nation’s best Sprint Car drivers in the pit area, the “North Pole Nightmare” was consistently one of the fastest cars all four nights. It began with a seventh in the Huset’s Hustle prelim. The next night, with $100,000 on the line, he led 27 laps before finishing second. Friday’s High Bank Nationals prelim brought a $20,000 trip to Victory Lane for the Hartland, WI resident. He closed out the week with a $50,000 runner-up in the finale. Add it all up, and it was nearly a six-figure, four-night work week for Balog.
He'll head to Huset’s, having built some recent momentum with four top 10s in the last five races, including a trio of top fives.
THE BOSS’ HOUSE: At the top of the hill overlooking Huset’s Speedway is the new Big Game Motorsports shop, which means it’s a home game for David Gravel and company. Tod Quiring owns both the track and team, so it’s always a little extra gratifying when the No. 2 parks in Huset’s Victory Lane.
Winning at the boss’ house hasn’t been an issue for Gravel since joining forces with the Cody Jacobs-led crew. He’s topped a trio of races at the 1/3 mile, including the High Bank Nationals in 2023 for $250,000. He’s also been plenty consistent. The Watertown, CT native has only missed the top 10 once in 19 tries at Huset’s aboard the Big Game machine.
Gravel and company are rolling along toward their second straight World of Outlaws title. They’ve won a dozen races in 2025 and haven’t finished worse than sixth in the last 23 races. Their average finish over that stretch is 3.2.
OUTLAW POWER: The 2025 World of Outlaws roster is filled with drivers who’ve enjoyed success at Huset’s in addition to the three above.
Donny Schatz’s résumé features four Huset’s scores (2001, 2007, 2015, and 2016) in Series competition. This weekend, he’s finishing up a short stint in the Lunstra Motorsports ride before moving to the Works Limited Sprint Car for the western swing.
A trio of Sheldon Haudenschild’s 44 career World of Outlaws victories have come at Huset’s, including one during Labor Day weekend last year, worth $25,000. It’s also home to his biggest career payday with the Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing/NOS Energy Drink team, $100,000 at the 2022 High Bank Nationals.
Carson Macedo is a two-time Huset’s winner with Jason Johnson Racing. The potent pairing struggled in June with no finish better than 12th over the four nights, but they’re entering the weekend with the momentum of four wins in the last eight races.
Logan Schuchart was victorious at the 1/3 mile in 2023 with Shark Racing. He could become the 13th different multi-time World of Outlaws winner this weekend.
None have come in World of Outlaws competition, but Garet Williamson topped three local Huset’s Features before joining the tour full-time, including a pair with his current Fischer Motorsports team.
Chris Windom has a pair of Huset’s wins of the wingless variety in USAC National Midget competition. The Canton, IL native is still on the hunt for the first triumph of his rookie World of Outlaws campaign.
HUSTLING TO HUSET’S: The World of Outlaws stars will be accompanied by many more talented drivers this weekend, aiming to upset the best.
Among them is the recently crowned NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s champion Ryan Timms. He and the Liebig Motorsports team haven’t slowed at all since winning the sport’s biggest race. They’ve won both of their local appearances at Huset’s in August and swept an American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) weekend at Big Sky Speedway. Overall, Timms boasts five Huset’s victories in 2025.
Mark Dobmeier is one of the best to ever race in the Dakotas, and he’ll be on the hunt for a World of Outlaws win this weekend. Among his several Huset’s checkered flags are a pair with The Greatest Show on Dirt (2012 and 2014).
Kaleb Johnson looks to secure his second straight track title on Friday before his focus shifts to the Huset’s Shootout with the World of Outlaws. The Sioux Falls, SD native won the first three local Huset’s races this year.
In addition to this trio, fans can also likely expect Christopher Thram (Sanborn, MN), Andy Pake (Felton, MN), Matt Juhl (Tea, SD), and many more this weekend.
THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday-Sunday, August 30-31 at Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD
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CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (55/77 Races):
1. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (7102 PTS)
2. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (-172 PTS)
3. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-228 PTS)
4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-356 PTS)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 (-506 PTS)
6. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing No. 15 (-606 PTS)
7. Bill Balog – B2 Motorsports No. 17B (-808 PTS)
8. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-896 PTS)
9. Chris Windom – Sides Motorsports No. 7S (-934 PTS)
10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-1070 PTS)
NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers):
12 Wins – David Gravel
10 Wins – Carson Macedo
9 Wins – Michael Kofoid
4 Wins – Kyle Larson
3 Wins – Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri
2 Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild, Bill Balog
1 Win – Christopher Bell, Giovanni Scelzi, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Ryan Timms
SPLIT-FIELD PRELIM NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers):
1 Win – Ryan Timms, Kyle Larson, David Gravel
FEATURE LAPS LED (26 Drivers):
288 Laps – David Gravel
267 Laps – Michael Kofoid
263 Laps – Carson Macedo
135 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild
110 Laps – Bill Balog
98 Laps – Kyle Larson
93 Laps – Anthony Macri
91 Laps – Logan Schuchart
82 Laps – Rico Abreu
62 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi
50 Laps – Ryan Timms
23 Laps – Kerry Madsen
19 Laps – Emerson Axsom
17 Laps – Brad Sweet, Corey Day
16 Laps – Cole Macedo
15 Laps – Spencer Bayston
14 Laps – Dylan Westbrook
12 Laps – Conner Morrell
11 Laps – Jordan Thomas
9 Laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr.
8 Laps – Christopher Bell, Aaron Reutzel
5 Laps – Christopher Thram
1 Lap – Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson
SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (23 Drivers):
17 Quick Times – David Gravel
6 Quick Times – Rico Abreu
4 Quick Times – Carson Macedo
3 Quick Times – Logan Schuchart
2 Quick Times – Sheldon Haudenschild, Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson
1 Quick Time – Emerson Axsom, Kyle Larson, Danny Sams III, Anthony Macri, Aaron Reutzel, Michael Kofoid, Chase Dietz, Donny Schatz, Zach Hampton, Tyler Courtney, Austin McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Bill Balog, Lance Dewease, Brad Sweet, Ashton Torgerson
HEAT RACE WINNERS (54 Drivers):
33 Heat Wins – David Gravel
24 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo
16 Heat Wins – Bill Balog
15 Heat Wins – Sheldon Haudenschild
12 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Michael Kofoid
8 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi
7 Heat Wins – Kyle Larson
6 Heat Wins – Chris Windom, Anthony Macri
4 Heat Wins – Christopher Bell, Tyler Courtney, Conner Morrell, Rico Abreu
3 Heat Wins – Garet Williamson, Brad Sweet, Brian Brown, Emerson Axsom, Danny Dietrich, Skylar Gee, Christopher Thram
2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Hunter Schuerenberg, Zach Hampton, Ashton Torgerson, Donny Schatz
1 Heat Win – Bryce Lucius, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Danny Sams III, Jy Corbet, Tim Kaeding, Andy Pake, Kasey Jedrzejek, Lance Dewease, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Turner, Tanner Holmes, Kaleb Johnson, Landon Crawley, Chris Martin, Blake Hahn, Gage Pulkrabek, Tasker Phillips, Josh Schneiderman, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Brandon Wimmer, Kerry Madsen
TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (62 Drivers):
42 Dashes – David Gravel
33 Dashes – Carson Macedo
26 Dashes – Logan Schuchart
25 Dashes – Sheldon Haudenschild
21 Dashes – Michael Kofoid
19 Dashes – Bill Balog
16 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi
9 Dashes – Chris Windom, Emerson Axsom
7 Dashes – Kyle Larson, Anthony Macri, Donny Schatz
6 Dashes – Rico Abreu, Cole Macedo, Zach Hampton, Garet Williamson
5 Dashes – Brian Brown, Tyler Courtney, Aaron Reutzel, Hunter Schuerenberg, Skylar Gee
4 Dashes – Conner Morrell, Brad Sweet, Kerry Madsen
3 Dashes – Christopher Bell, Danny Dietrich, Danny Sams III, Austin McCarl, Ryan Timms, Parker Price-Miller, Ashton Torgerson, Christopher Thram
2 Dashes – Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Kelby Watt, Tanner Thorson, Chase Dietz, Spencer Bayston
1 Dash – Justin Peck, Bryce Lucius, Carson McCarl, Brady Bacon, Lucas Wolfe, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Jonathan Preston, Dylan Westbrook, Cory Turner, Cole Duncan, Tim Kaeding, Justin Henderson, Scotty Thiel, Corey Day, Zane DeVault, Brent Marks, Freddie Rahmer, Ryan Smith, Lance Dewease, Ryan Turner, Cory Eliason, Andy Pake, Sam Henderson
MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (36 Drivers):
3 LCS Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Garet Williamson, Ashton Torgerson, Cole Macedo
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz, Christopher Thram, Ryan Timms, Bill Balog, Skylar Gee, Brad Sweet, Conner Morrell, Zach Hampton, Chris Windom
1 LCS Win – Chris Martin, Anthony Macri, Bryce Lucius, Blake Hahn, J.J. Hickle, Emerson Axsom, Matt Campbell, Joe Trenca, Darin Naida, Mark Dobmeier, Tim Kaeding, Hunter Schuerenberg, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brady Bacon, Landon Crawley, James McFadden, Logan Schuchart, Alex Therrien, Rico Abreu, Michael Kofoid, Justin Whittall, Brent Marks, Scott Broty
KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (27 Drivers):
5 Hard Chargers – Donny Schatz, Logan Schuchart
4 Hard Chargers – Ryan Timms, Michael Kofoid, Cole Macedo
3 Hard Chargers – Chris Windom, Garet Williamson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Skylar Gee
2 Hard Chargers – Bill Balog, Tanner Thorson, David Gravel
1 Hard Charger – Zach Hampton, Hunter Schuerenberg, Lance Dewease, Dylan Westbrook, Kalib Henry, Cap Henry, Jade Hastings, Carson Macedo, Rico Abreu, Anthony Macri, Giovanni Scelzi, Danny Varin, Landon Crawley, Corey Day, Brad Sweet
PODIUM FINISHES (33 Drivers):
30 Podiums – David Gravel
23 Podiums – Michael Kofoid
21 Podiums – Carson Macedo
10 Podiums – Kyle Larson, Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart
6 Podiums – Donny Schatz, Rico Abreu, Bill Balog
5 Podiums – Anthony Macri
3 Podiums – Giovanni Scelzi
2 Podiums – Christopher Bell, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tyler Courtney, Kerry Madsen
1 Podium – Aaron Reutzel, Jacob Allen, Emerson Axsom, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Chase Dietz, Danny Dietrich, Conner Morrell, Dylan Westbrook, Skylar Gee, Chris Windom, Cole Duncan, Brad Sweet, Corey Day, Spencer Bayston, Garet Williamson, Tanner Thorson
TOP 10 FINISHES (58 Drivers):
51 Top 10s – David Gravel
44 Top 10s – Michael Kofoid
40 Top 10s – Carson Macedo
39 Top 10s – Logan Schuchart
33 Top 10s – Sheldon Haudenschild
29 Top 10s – Donny Schatz
28 Top 10s – Giovanni Scelzi
26 Top 10s – Bill Balog
20 Top 10s – Garet Williamson
19 Top 10s – Chris Windom
14 Top 10s – Cole Macedo
13 Top 10s – Hunter Schuerenberg
12 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Emerson Axsom
11 Top 10s – Brad Sweet, Kyle Larson
10 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu
7 Top 10s – Ryan Timms, Skylar Gee, Kerry Madsen
6 Top 10s – Zach Hampton
5 Top 10s – Aaron Reutzel, Tanner Thorson
4 Top 10s – Austin McCarl
3 Top 10s – Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Conner Morrell, Spencer Bayston, Brady Bacon, Danny Dietrich, Ashton Torgerson, Corey Day
2 Top 10s – Christopher Bell, Jacob Allen, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Tim Kaeding, Brian Brown, Freddie Rahmer, Troy Wagaman Jr., Mark Dobmeier
1 Top 10 – Danny Sams III, Chase Dietz, Justin Whittall, Jordan Thomas, Dylan Westbrook, Jordan Poirier, Kalib Henry, Cole Duncan, Kelby Watt, Tanner Holmes, Ryan Smith, Brent Marks, Ryan Turner, Zach Sobotka, Danny Varin, Cory Eliason, Landon Crawley
2025 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR WINNERS:
No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins)
1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1)
2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Christopher Bell (1)
3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (1)
4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Kyle Larson (2)
5. Sun, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1)
6. Mon, March 3 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (2)
7. Fri, March 7 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / Bill Balog (1)
8. Sat, March 8 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / David Gravel (3)
9. Fri, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)
10. Sat, March 15 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX / Michael Kofoid (1)
11. Fri, March 21 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (4)
12. Sat, March 22 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / David Gravel (5)
13. Fri, March 28 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK / Michael Kofoid (2)
14. Fri, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (2)
15. Sat, April 12 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Logan Schuchart (1)
16. Sat, April 19 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Rico Abreu (1)
17. Fri, April 25 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Kyle Larson (3)
18. Sat, April 26 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Sheldon Haudenschild (1)
19. Fri, May 2 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / David Gravel (6)
20. Wed, May 7 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Michael Kofoid (3)
21. Sat, May 10 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Anthony Macri (1)
22. Wed, May 14 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (7)
23. Thurs, May 15 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON / David Gravel (8)
24. Sat, May 24 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Logan Schuchart (2)
25. Mon, May 26 / Atomic Speedway / Chillicothe, OH / Carson Macedo (3)
26. Fri, May 30 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (4)
27. Sat, May 31 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Sheldon Haudenschild (2)
28. Wed, June 4 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (4)
29. Fri, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI / Rico Abreu (2)
30. Sat, June 7 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Brad Sweet (1)
31. Fri, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel (9)
32. Sat, June 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Corey Day (1)
33. Wed, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Kyle Larson (4)
34. Thurs, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (5)
35. Fri, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Bill Balog (2)
36. Sat, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Michael Kofoid (6)
37. Fri, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / David Gravel (10)
38. Sat, June 28 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Carson Macedo (5)
39. Sat, July 12 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Michael Kofoid (7)
40. Tues, July 15 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Carson Macedo (6)
41. Fri, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Rico Abreu (3)
42. Sat, July 19 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Anthony Macri (2)
43. Wed, July 23 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA / Anthony Macri (3)
44. Sun, July 27 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY / David Gravel (11)
45. Fri, Aug 1 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Carson Macedo (7)
46. Sat, Aug 2 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / Michael Kofoid (8)
47. Wed, Aug 6 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms*
48. Thurs, Aug 7 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Kyle Larson*
49. Fri, Aug 8 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / David Gravel*
50. Sat, Aug 9 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Ryan Timms (1)
51. Fri, Aug 15 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / Carson Macedo (8)
52. Sat, Aug 16 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Carson Macedo (9)
53. Tues, Aug 19 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / David Gravel (12)
54. Fri, Aug 22 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / Michael Kofoid (9)
55. Sat, Aug 23 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND / Carson Macedo (10)
*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.
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