World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Heads to Deep South for Dirty Weekend
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series heads to the "Dirty South" for an exciting double-header weekend. The action kicks off at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL on Friday, March 7, followed by Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS on Saturday, March 8.
Magnolia Speedway grandstand during race event
This marks the 13th Series visit to Talladega and just the third appearance at Magnolia Motor Speedway. These events represent the only World of Outlaws races in both states for 2025.
Race car racing at Talladega track
Key Storylines:
- David Gravel enters with momentum after sweeping Volusia's Bike Week Jamboree, seeking his second Talladega win
- Buddy Kofoid returns to Talladega as defending race winner, now driving for Roth Motorsports
- Sheldon Haudenschild looks to maintain his impressive Magnolia record, including a win in 2021
- Donny Schatz brings veteran experience as the only current full-time driver to compete in all previous races at both tracks
- Chris Windom leads the rookie standings, sitting 10th overall in series points
Race car driver Josh James competing
Current Championship Standings (After 6 of 89 Races):
- David Gravel (820 points)
- Logan Schuchart (-44)
- Carson Macedo (-46)
- Donny Schatz (-82)
- Michael Kofoid (-82)
2025 Winners:
- David Gravel (2 wins)
- Kyle Larson (2 wins)
- Carson Macedo (1 win)
- Christopher Bell (1 win)
The weekend marks the beginning of 17 consecutive weeks of racing action, with the Series set to visit five states before March ends. Both events will be broadcast live on DIRTVision.
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