Saturday night couldn’t have started much worse for Sheldon Haudenschild at Weedsport Speedway. He’s proven to be one of the best qualifiers since climbing aboard the KCP Racing No. 18 this season, but Haudenschild timed in 16th of 21 cars in his flight. Overcoming a subpar Qualifying effort at the elite level of Sprint Car racing is tough to pull off, but Haudenschild is known to pull off uncommon feats from time to time.
Sprint Car racing doesn’t get much better than Saturday night at Wilmot Raceway. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series rolled into the Wisconsin track for the O’Reilly Auto Parts presents the Larry Hillerud Memorial finale and gave the fans a night they won’t forget.
History means so much to Sheldon Haudenschild. He grew up watching his legendary father Jac make his mark on the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series record books. When he began his own Sprint Car career, he set out to do the same. On Saturday night at Cedar Lake Speedway, the Wooster, OH native reached a major milestone as he continues to cement his own place in the sport’s history.
Sheldon Haudenschild suited up and got behind the wheel with a heavy heart Saturday night. He and his wife Zan sadly lost their beloved dog Pella in the morning after giving her a full and fun life over the years. Haudenschild fought through a flood of emotion to come and do his job with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Plymouth Dirt Track. And he not only showed up; he won one for Pella.
Change is a constant in Sprint Car racing, but that doesn’t mean some moves don’t arrive as a surprise. Sheldon Haudenschild’s name filled the headlines last September when he announced he would be parting ways with Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing at season’s end, punctuating a fruitful eight-year partnership.
Sheldon Haudenschild is finally a J&S Classics National Open champion. No more close calls. No more settling for second. No more “we’ll get them next year.” Haudenschild got the job done in 2025 at the Williams Grove Speedway crown jewel.
Sheldon Haudenschild’s commitment to where he came from can’t be questioned. He’s a native of Wooster, OH, and has lived there his entire life. The ovals of Ohio are where he honed the skills that led him to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series tour. His legions of fans haven’t forgotten him, and he hasn’t forgotten them.
The 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series season has built up the hunger for Sheldon Haudenschild. He’s been piecing together one of the most consistent campaigns of his nine-year career with The Greatest Show on Dirt. The Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing No. 17 is a steady force in the top 10, and Haudenschild has his fair share of top fives in 2025.
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