Race Recap
CAJUN STYLE: Brad Sweet Tames Tricky Track to Win Jason Johnson Classic
It was rough and tough, and tricky and treacherous; a track that Jason Johnson himself would’ve thrived on.
If it couldn’t be the #41, though, it’s no surprise that it ended up going to the #49 Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts car,.
Leading all 30 laps on a “cowboy up” surface at Lake Ozark Speedway on Saturday night, Brad Sweet of Grass Valley, CA checked a big one off his bucket list by claiming the third annual Jason Johnson Classic to the tune of $15,000.
His third win of the 2021 season marked the 61st of his World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series career. He’s a Knoxville Nationals champion, King’s Royal winner, and so much more, but Saturday’s win was admittedly one of the biggest of his stout career.
“This is definitely one of my biggest wins,” Sweet said afterwards. “I know it’s not the Knoxville Nationals or anything, but memorial races just mean so much. We lost Jason a few years back and I’ve missed him ever since. I think about Bobbi, Jaxx, and his whole family still sticking with the sport after everything that has happened to them. They’re a lot braver than I am. I hope Jason is looking down on us and smiling tonight.”
Sweet, the two-time and defending World of Outlaws champion, was impressive all night long on the Eldon, MO 3/8-mile. He set Slick Woody’s QuickTime, ran second in his Team Drydene Heat Race, and second again in the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash to claim the outside pole position of the main event.
Sheldon Haudenschild, a runner-up twice before at Lake Ozark, had the honors of leading the field to the green flag in his Stenhouse Jr. Marshall Racing, NOS Energy Drink #17. It wasn’t Lil’ Haud, but The Big Cat who pounced on the conditions and put his #49 in front of the field to lead the opening lap, a command he would never relinquish it.
It wasn’t an easy win by any means for the KKR #49. Outside of one stoppage for a flipped fourth-running Jacob Allen on Lap six, it was a grinding 30 laps through lap traffic.
Things heated up at halfway when the initial installment of lap traffic slowed Sweet’s pace and brought Haudenschild to his back bumper. The #17 was hounding the #49 for a handful of laps before Sweet made the right move and separated himself from Haudenschild, who was boxed-in by traffic.
Once able to sneak away, Sweet put on an absolute clinic. He lapped up to the sixth-position and crossed the finish line with an astounding margin of victory at 4.218-seconds. Afterwards, he was adamant in making this night about Jason and the Johnson family.
“The night is all about honoring Jason and his legacy as a racer, as a father, and as a husband,” Sweet continued. “He was someone we all looked up to in the pits. He really made an impact on this sport. We really miss him. We want to take a moment every now and then and pause to remember him. Tonight is the night we get to do that. It’s truly an honor to win this race. This NAPA Auto Parts car was on rails. That’s a track that Jason Johnson would’ve had his elbows up on. He would’ve been tough to beat tonight.”
Sheldon Haudenschild of Wooster, OH gave Sweet all he could at halfway, but the combination of traffic and conditions allowed Sweet to escape. Saturday marked his third career runner-up result at Lake Ozark and his third consecutive top five finish at the Jason Johnson Classic. A strong run, but it left him hungry for a win at this joint.
“I’m gonna win this race someday,” Haudenschild told Bobbi Johnson afterwards. “We were really good, but just Brad out-raced us I think. I hung with him for a really long time, but he got through one pack of lappers better than me and it was game over. We want to win this one real bad. Even though it was rough it was awesome to drive. I had a blast.”
Coming home with a third-place finish and earning his first podium appearance of the season was James McFadden in the Kasey Kahne Racing, Karavan Trailers #9. Since making his way overseas, the Alice Springs, NT, AUS driver has yet to finish outside the top ten in World of Outlaws action.
“We just sort of rolled around and tried to keep out of trouble and capitalize on everyone else’s mistakes,” McFadden noted on his strategy. “Tried to minimize my mistakes as much as possible. It was a tough race, though. I always enjoy this track, it’s a lot of fun. This is a good confidence booster for us. We struggled in Texas, so running third is great for sure.”
Rounding out the top ten on Saturday night was Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing #1S, Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing #41, Aaron Reutzel in the Roth Motorsports #83, David Gravel in the Big Game Motorsports #2, Brent Marks in the CJB Motorsports #5, Kraig Kinser in the Kinser Racing #11K, and Cory Eliason in the Rudeen Racing #26.
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NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 49-Brad Sweet [2][$15,000]; 2. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [1][$6,225]; 3. 9-James McFadden [5][$3,725]; 4. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3][$3,025]; 5. 41-Carson Macedo [7][$2,725]; 6. 83-Aaron Reutzel [8][$2,525]; 7. 2-David Gravel [9][$2,425]; 8. 5-Brent Marks [20][$2,325]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6][$2,275]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [11][$2,225]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz [12][$1,825]; 12. 18-Giovanni Scelzi [14][$1,625]; 13. 11-Ian Madsen [15][$1,425]; 14. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [19][$1,325]; 15. 27-Tucker Klaasmeyer [18][$1,275]; 16. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [13][$1,225]; 17. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [22][$1,225]; 18. 2C-Wayne Johnson [10][$1,200]; 19. 7S-Jason Sides [23][$1,200]; 20. 21-Brian Brown [17][$1,200]; 21. 14E-Kyle Bellm [24][$1,200]; 22. 73-Scotty Thiel [16][$1,200]; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen [4][$1,200]; 24. 98-Clinton Boyles [21][$1,200]. Lap Leaders: Brad Sweet 1-30. KSE Hard Charger Award: 5-Brent Marks[+12].
NEW Championship Standings (9/83 Races) – 1. 49-Brad Sweet (1,298); 2. Logan Schuchart (-32); 3. 2-David Gravel (-52); 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild (-60); 5. 15-Donny Schatz (-60); 6. 41-Carson Macedo (-90); 7. 83-Aaron Reutzel (-90); 8. 26-Cory Eliason (-106); 9. 5-Brent Marks (-164); 10. 11K-Kraig Kinser (-180).
[Read More]Results
Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 30 | 0.000 | 30 | Running | 150 | $10,000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 146 | $6,000 | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 9 | James McFadden | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 144 | $3,500 | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 142 | $2,800 | |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 140 | $2,500 | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 138 | $2,300 | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 2 | David Gravel | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 136 | $2,200 | |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | 5 | Brent Marks | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 134 | $2,100 | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 132 | $2,050 | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 130 | $2,000 | |
| 11 | 12 | +1 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 128 | $1,600 | |
| 12 | 14 | +2 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 126 | $1,400 | |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 124 | $1,200 | |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 122 | $1,100 | |
| 15 | 18 | +3 | 27 | Tucker Klaasmeyer | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 120 | $1,050 | |
| 16 | 13 | -3 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 118 | $1,000 | |
| 17 | 22 | +5 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 116 | $1,000 | |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 114 | $1,000 | |
| 19 | 23 | +4 | 7S | Jason Sides | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 112 | $1,000 | |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | 21 | Brian Brown | 14 | -16 Laps | DNF | 110 | $1,000 | |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | 14E | Kyle Bellm | 14 | -16 Laps | DNF | 108 | $1,000 | |
| 22 | 16 | -6 | 73 | Scotty Thiel | 8 | -22 Laps | DNF | 106 | $1,000 | |
| 23 | 4 | -19 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 5 | -25 Laps | DNF | 104 | $1,000 | |
| 24 | 21 | -3 | 98 | Clinton Boyles | 0 | -30 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 |
KSE Hard Charger: Brent Marks
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 5 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 10 | +7 | 98 | Clinton Boyles | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 14E | Kyle Bellm | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | 33M | Mason Daniel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | 7B | Ben Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 24 | Garet Williamson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 10 | 13 | +3 | 44 | Chris Martin | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | 22 | Riley Goodno | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 12 | 2 | -10 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 90 | $110 | |
| 13 | 9 | -4 | 20G | Noah Gass | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 90 | $110 |
Dash 1 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 73 | Scotty Thiel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 5 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 98 | Clinton Boyles | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | 44 | Chris Martin | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 14E | Kyle Bellm | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 22 | Riley Goodno | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 7 | -3 | 33M | Mason Daniel | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 27 | Tucker Klaasmeyer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 24 | Garet Williamson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 20G | Noah Gass | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 7B | Ben Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 49 | Brad Sweet | Grass Valley, CA | 11.497 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 13 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 11.515 | -0.018 |
| 3 | 1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | Hanover, PA | 11.548 | -0.051 |
| 4 | 21 | 9 | James McFadden | Alice Springs, NT | 11.605 | -0.108 |
| 5 | 26 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | Hanover, PA | 11.605 | -0.108 |
| 6 | 15 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | Bloomington, IN | 11.630 | -0.133 |
| 7 | 14 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | Oklahoma City, OK | 11.673 | -0.176 |
| 8 | 7 | 26 | Cory Eliason | Visalia, CA | 11.694 | -0.197 |
| 9 | 25 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 11.696 | -0.199 |
| 10 | 17 | 41 | Carson Macedo | Lemoore, CA | 11.725 | -0.228 |
| 11 | 23 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | Clute, TX | 11.730 | -0.233 |
| 12 | 11 | 2 | David Gravel | Watertown, CT | 11.730 | -0.233 |
| 13 | 12 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | Sunnyvale, TX | 11.733 | -0.236 |
| 14 | 5 | 21 | Brian Brown | Higginsville, MO | 11.776 | -0.279 |
| 15 | 18 | 11 | Ian Madsen | St Marys, NSW | 11.823 | -0.326 |
| 16 | 31 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | Jonestown, PA | 11.859 | -0.362 |
| 17 | 24 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | Fresno, CA | 11.889 | -0.392 |
| 18 | 22 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | Kokomo, IN | 11.889 | -0.392 |
| 19 | 27 | 7S | Jason Sides | Bartlett, TN | 11.928 | -0.431 |
| 20 | 6 | 33M | Mason Daniel | Springville, CA | 11.986 | -0.489 |
| 21 | 16 | 27 | Tucker Klaasmeyer | Paola, KS | 12.090 | -0.593 |
| 22 | 29 | 73 | Scotty Thiel | Sheboygan, WI | 12.198 | -0.701 |
| 23 | 9 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | Versailles, MO | 12.257 | -0.760 |
| 24 | 8 | 20G | Noah Gass | Mounds, OK | 12.280 | -0.783 |
| 25 | 19 | 5 | Brent Marks | Myerstown, PA | 12.561 | -1.064 |
| 26 | 2 | 14E | Kyle Bellm | Nixa, MO | 12.641 | -1.144 |
| 27 | 4 | 7B | Ben Brown | Marshall, MO | 12.848 | -1.351 |
| 28 | 20 | 44 | Chris Martin | Ankeny, IA | 12.869 | -1.372 |
| 29 | 10 | 22 | Riley Goodno | Knoxville, IA | 13.116 | -1.619 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 | Garet Williamson | Columbia, MO | 13.561 | -2.064 |
DIRTVision Highlights
Event Info
Jason Johnson Classic
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Lake Ozark Speedway
50 Twiggy Lane
Eldon, Missouri 65026
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$15,000.00
Event Schedule
Noon: Pit Gates Open
4pm: Grandstand Gates Open
5pm: HOT Laps/Qualifying
6pm: Racing
*All times Central
Ticket Options
Options And Prices
Adult General Admission: $40
Kids 12 & Under General Admission: $10
Grandstand Type
Lake Ozark Speedway offers bleacher style seating in its grandstands.
Reserved Seating
No
Family Section Location
Lake Ozark Speedway does not have a Family Section.
Handicapped Seating Location
Handicap seating is the concreate platform at the bottom of sections F-K.
Pit Pass Price
$45.00
Pit Age Requirement
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability by.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows.
Parking Cost
Parking on speedway property is free of charge.
Camping Availability
onsite
Adult General Admission: $40
Kids 12 & Under General Admission: $10
Grandstand Type
Lake Ozark Speedway offers bleacher style seating in its grandstands.
Reserved Seating
No
Family Section Location
Lake Ozark Speedway does not have a Family Section.
Handicapped Seating Location
Handicap seating is the concreate platform at the bottom of sections F-K.
Pit Pass Price
$45.00
Pit Age Requirement
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability by.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows.
Parking Cost
Parking on speedway property is free of charge.
Camping Availability
onsite
Frequently Asked Questions
To Win Amount
$15,000.00
Reserved Seating
No
Type of Grandstand
Lake Ozark Speedway offers bleacher style seating in its grandstands.
Stadium Seating
Lake Ozark Speedway does allow stadium seats in its grandstand.
Handicapped Seating
Handicap seating is the concreate platform at the bottom of sections F-K.
Pit Age Limit
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability by.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows.
Personal Coolers
No coolers are allowed to be brought into the grandstands.
Alcohol Sales
Lake Ozark Speedway does sell alcohol at its concession stands.
Smoking Policy
Lake Ozark Speedway has a no smoking policy in the grandstands.
Family Section
Lake Ozark Speedway does not have a Family Section.
Parking Cost
Parking on speedway property is free of charge.
Camping Availability
onsite
$15,000.00
Reserved Seating
No
Type of Grandstand
Lake Ozark Speedway offers bleacher style seating in its grandstands.
Stadium Seating
Lake Ozark Speedway does allow stadium seats in its grandstand.
Handicapped Seating
Handicap seating is the concreate platform at the bottom of sections F-K.
Pit Age Limit
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors aged 17 and younger must submit a fully-executed minor “Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement/Minor's Assumption of Risk and Release and Waiver of Liability by.” These will be available at the Pit Ticket Windows.
Personal Coolers
No coolers are allowed to be brought into the grandstands.
Alcohol Sales
Lake Ozark Speedway does sell alcohol at its concession stands.
Smoking Policy
Lake Ozark Speedway has a no smoking policy in the grandstands.
Family Section
Lake Ozark Speedway does not have a Family Section.
Parking Cost
Parking on speedway property is free of charge.
Camping Availability
onsite
Track Info
Lake Ozark Speedway
50 Twiggy Lane
Eldon, Missouri 65026
Track Phone
(573) 418-0565
Track Email
[email protected]
Track Type
0.333; semi-banked
Sprint Car Track Record
11.111 seconds by Jason Sides on 10/19/19
Closest Airport
Columbia, MO (COU / KCOU) Columbia Regional Airport
Other Airport
Waynesville, MO (TBN / KTBN) Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport
Track Map
Competitor Info
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