World of Outlaws Sprint Car Stars Set for Texas Two-Step at Cotton Bowl Speedway

World of Outlaws Sprint Car Stars Set for Texas Two-Step at Cotton Bowl Speedway

By Michael Harrison

March 19, 2025 at 03:37 PM

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars heads to Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, TX for the Federated Auto Parts Texas Two-Step. The event marks Cotton Bowl's ninth time hosting The Greatest Show on Dirt, making it the seventh most visited Texas track in series history.

Sprint cars racing on dirt

Sprint cars racing on dirt

Key Storylines:

Giovanni Scelzi enters with momentum after recent strong performances, including a win at Kennedale. His impressive Cotton Bowl record includes a 6.67 average finish and last year's victory.

Carson Macedo seeks to maintain his three-year streak of Texas victories, having won at different tracks each year since 2022. He's currently riding eight consecutive top-10 finishes.

Sheldon Haudenschild aims for his third Cotton Bowl win, which would make him the track's most successful World of Outlaws driver. He's finished sixth or better in four of the last six races.

David Gravel continues his remarkable streak of 16 consecutive top-five finishes dating back to last season. The defending champion boasts a 5.75 average finish at Cotton Bowl, including a 2018 victory.

Championship Standings (After 10/89 Races):

  1. David Gravel (1402 points)
  2. Logan Schuchart (-62)
  3. Carson Macedo (-64)
  4. Michael Kofoid (-106)
  5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-146)

2025 Winners:

  • David Gravel (3 wins)
  • Kyle Larson (2 wins)
  • Carson Macedo, Christopher Bell, Bill Balog, Giovanni Scelzi, Michael Kofoid (1 win each)

The rookie battle remains tight with Garet Williamson leading Chris Windom by just four points, while Hunter Schuerenberg, Zach Hampton, and Cole Macedo remain within striking distance.

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