David Gravel Masters Cotton Bowl for World of Outlaws Sprint Car Victory
David Gravel dominated the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car race at Cotton Bowl Speedway, securing his fourth win in seven races. Starting from fourth position, Gravel methodically worked his way to the front by lap 10, showcasing the skills that earned him the 2024 championship.
Stock cars racing at Cotton Bowl
The victory didn't come easily, as Michael "Buddy" Kofoid mounted an aggressive challenge, repeatedly threatening Gravel's lead. However, Gravel's strategic move to the cushion in turns 1 and 2 proved decisive, allowing him to maintain his advantage and pull away through lapped traffic.
Sprint car racing on dirt track
The win extends Gravel's impressive 2025 campaign, where he's maintained top-5 finishes through 11 races and built a 70-point championship lead. Buddy Kofoid finished second in his Roth Motorsports No. 83, while Carson Macedo claimed third, helping him secure second place in the overall points standings.
Notable performances included:
- Sheldon Haudenschild and Donny Schatz completing the top five
- Skylar Gee earning KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 24th to 13th run
- David Gravel capturing his sixth Simpson Quick Time of the year
Final Results (Top 10):
- David Gravel (#2)
- Michael Kofoid (#83)
- Carson Macedo (#41)
- Sheldon Haudenschild (#17)
- Donny Schatz (#15)
- Emerson Axsom (#27)
- Logan Schuchart (#1S)
- Giovanni Scelzi (#18)
- Cole Macedo (#2C)
- Chris Windom (#7S)
The World of Outlaws Sprint Cars return to Cotton Bowl Speedway for the Federated Auto Parts Texas Two-Step finale on March 22.