Knoxville, IA — Donny Schatz has finished second at the Knoxville Nationals four times since 2000. This time around, the World of Outlaws Sprint Series championship points leader is confident he can move that one extra step up the podium.

Knoxville, IA — For the past 45 years, the best sprint car drivers in the world have descended upon Knoxville Raceway for the Knoxville Nationals. This year will be no different, as the 46th Annual Edition of the most prestigious event in sprint car racing history kicks off on Wednesday evening. The World of Outlaws Sprint Series drivers will be taking part in the action, led by current championship point leader Donny Schatz who has 10 wins on the season. Joining the point leader will be Joey Saldana who has seven wins, including his second Kings Royal. Saldana will do battle on the always fast half-mile where he won a race on June 23. He is second in points. Before making the trip to Knoxville, the Mean 15 took a couple of minutes to share their thoughts on the biggest race of the year.

Waverly, OH — Chad Kemenah was on top of the world on February 9. He had just turned in a dominating performance to pick up the season opening World of Outlaws win at Volusia Speedway Park. Fresh off the heels of winning four straight titles with the All Star Circuit of Champions, he was all geared up to take to the road with the World of Outlaws for the first time ever to follow the series full-time.