There may be no Sprint Car race more appropriately named than the Ironman 55. It’s 55 laps around one of the world’s most demanding dirt tracks, I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park. It’s 55 laps battling the best Sprint Car drivers in the world. It’s 55 laps in the humid summer heat of Pevely, MO.
Make room on the porch, Pennsylvania. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is on the way. The Greatest Show on Dirt is ready to punctuate the busiest stretch of the 2026 season by bringing the sport’s fiercest rivalry back to life. Three battles between the World of Outlaws and PA Posse take center stage this week as the two sides face off for bragging rights.
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.
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