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.
Sometimes a track just fits a racer perfectly. Whether it’s the size, shape, surface, or a blend of all the elements, drivers go with certain racetracks like yin and yang. And that’s certainly the case with Sheldon Haudenschild and Beaver Dam Raceway.
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