HAUBSTADT HEROICS: Macedo Beats McFadden on Final Lap of Dramatic Tri-State Feature
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series did it again on Saturday night.
Visiting a sold-out crowd at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, IN, The Greatest Show on Dirt lived up to its name. The 40-lap feature on the 1/4-mile offered up five different leaders, drama that you couldn’t even dream of, and a last-lap pass to send the crowd home happy.
It started with Aaron Reutzel out front before Tyler Courtney led in pursuit of his first-career win, and then Sheldon Haudenschild drove to the lead and ran away until a flat tire soured his run with seven laps left. Ultimately, it came down to a duel between Carson Macedo and James McFadden on the final restart.
They swapped sliders, exchanged some contact, and eventually Macedo snookered McFadden to win it by 0.398-seconds.
“I know he’s probably upset with me, but I really wanted to win that race,” Macedo noted. “These races are tough to win, I’m gonna give it everything I have. James [McFadden] is a great driver and I have the utmost respect for him; I want to run everybody clean. I beat him to the line there and just tried to protect the bottom the best I could.”
Before eighth-starting Macedo and 11th-starting McFadden waged war in the end, the beginning was between the front row of Courtney’s Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BC and Reutzel’s Roth Motorsports #83.
Reutzel, of Clute, TX, paced the opening four laps before Courtney, of Indianapolis, IN, drove by on Lap 5. It quickly became a non-wing affair as former USAC standouts Courtney and Hunter Schuerenberg of Sikeston, MO ran 1-2 with both drivers chasing their first-career World of Outlaws win.
Courtney, AKA Sunshine, led a race-high 19 laps aboard the NOS Energy Drink TURBO machine until Haudenschild in his own NOS Energy Drink whip wheeled by him to take command on Lap 24. Mastering lap traffic, Haudenschild ran off to a 2+ second advantage before a flat left rear tire sent his Stenhouse Jr. Marshall Racing #17 from the lead to the work area on Lap 33.
Inheriting the lead with seven to go, Macedo brought the field back to life in his Jason Johnson Racing #41 and immediately received a challenge from McFadden in the Kasey Kahne Racing #9. They ran side-by-side for a handful of laps until J-Mac finally cleared his slider coming to the white flag.
McFadden officially led Lap 39, but Macedo was quick to cross under him and steal it back entering turn one. The duo made contact fighting for real estate on the bottom and nearly allowed Courtney to sneak by them both as they went down the backstretch. Macedo made the move to go low in the final two corners and did just enough to survive McFadden’s onslaught.
For Macedo, of Lemoore, CA, it was his second win at Tri-State, his second win of the 2021 season, and his eighth-career win with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
“I could see him peeking his nose and I knew I needed to stay in front or he would pull the trigger hard enough,” Macedo mentioned on his strategy. “I saw the white come out and knew I needed to capitalize. This is a great win for our Jason Johnson Racing crew. I’m glad I can get Phil, Nate and Clyde back to victory lane.
A dejected James McFadden came home with a close second-place effort following his victory in Friday’s show at Kokomo Speedway. The Alice Springs, NT, AUS native offered up some choice words following his on-track combat with Macedo.
“He was racing like a bit of a d**k head to be honest,” McFadden said. “He chopped me and put me over the tires and jammed it off the fence a couple of times. I kept giving him room and I probably shouldn’t have; I should have parked him and cleared him. I feel bad for letting my team down. Second is decent, but I probably needed to be a bit ruder.
For the second night in a row, the third-place finisher collected his first-career podium finish with there World of Outlaws. This time it was Tyler Courtney, a former USAC National Midget and Sprint Car champion adventuring into the winged world with Clauson-Marshall Racing.
“I think it was just inexperience in lap traffic,” Courtney offered on where he lost the lead. “I’ve had more laps around here than those guys, but I just struggled with where to put the car. To rebound tonight with a podium against the best drivers in the country, maybe the world, is really awesome for our team.”
Hunter Schuerenberg earned his second-career World of Outlaws top five, and first since Tri-State in 2018, aboard the Vermeer Motorsports #55. Early leader Aaron Reutzel wrapped up the top five finishers in Saturday’s show.
Rounding out the top ten at Haubstadt was David Gravel in sixth, Brad Sweet in seventh, Carson Short in eighth, Justin Peck in ninth and Ian Madsen in tenth.
UP NEXT – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series takes to Lawton (OK) Speedway on Friday, April 16 and Devil’s Bowl (TX) Speedway on Saturday, April 17. After that, it’s the Bristol Throwdown on April 22-24.
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps) – 1. 41-Carson Macedo [8][$10,000]; 2. 9-James McFadden [11][$6,000]; 3. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [1][$3,500]; 4. 55-Hunter Schuerenberg [5][$2,800]; 5. 83-Aaron Reutzel [2][$2,500]; 6. 2-David Gravel [3][$2,300]; 7. 49-Brad Sweet [12][$2,200]; 8. 21-Carson Short [14][$2,100]; 9. 13-Justin Peck [18][$2,050]; 10. 11-Ian Madsen [4][$2,000]; 11. 55V-Spencer Bayston [7][$1,600]; 12. 26-Cory Eliason [10][$1,400]; 13. 5S-Chase Stockon [17][$1,200]; 14. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [9][$1,100]; 15. 1A-Jacob Allen [6][$1,050]; 16. 15-Donny Schatz [21][$1,000]; 17. 7S-Jason Sides [20][$1,000]; 18. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [16][$1,000]; 19. 1S-Logan Schuchart [25][$]; 20. 11K-Kraig Kinser [24][$1,000]; 21. 96-Robert Ballou [23][$1,000]; 22. 19-Parker Price-Miller [13][$1,000]; 23. 44-Kyle Cummins [15][$1,000]; 24. 5K-Paul Nienhiser [22][$1,000]; 25. 14-Tim Kaeding [19][$1,000]; 26. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [26][$]. Lap Leaders: Aaron Reutzel 1-4; Tyler Courtney 5-23; Sheldon Haudenschild 24-33; Carson Macedo 34-38, 40; James McFadden 39. KSE Hard Charger Award: 9-James McFadden[+9].
NEW Championship Standings (13/83 Races): 1. Brad Sweet (1,880); 2. Sheldon Haudenschild (-92); 3. David Gravel (-98); 4. Carson Macedo (-110); 5. Logan Schuchart (-11); 6. Aaron Reutzel (-134); 7. Donny Schatz (-184); 8. Kraig Kinser (-234); 9. Brock Zearfoss (-318); 10. Jason Sides (-348).
[Read More]POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8 | +7 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 40 | 0.000 | 6 | Running | 150 | $10,000 |
2 | 11 | +9 | 9 | James McFadden | 40 | 0.000 | 1 | Running | 146 | $6,000 |
3 | 1 | -2 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | 40 | 0.000 | 19 | Running | 144 | $3,500 |
4 | 5 | +1 | 55 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 142 | $2,800 | |
5 | 2 | -3 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 40 | 0.000 | 4 | Running | 140 | $2,500 |
6 | 3 | -3 | 2 | David Gravel | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 138 | $2,300 | |
7 | 12 | +5 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 136 | $2,200 | |
8 | 14 | +6 | 21 | Carson Short | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 134 | $2,100 | |
9 | 18 | +9 | 13 | Justin Peck | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 132 | $2,050 | |
10 | 4 | -6 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 130 | $2,000 | |
11 | 7 | -4 | 55V | Spencer Bayston | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 128 | $1,600 | |
12 | 10 | -2 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 126 | $1,400 | |
13 | 17 | +4 | 5S | Chase Stockon | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 124 | $1,200 | |
14 | 9 | -5 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 40 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 122 | $1,100 |
15 | 6 | -9 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 120 | $1,050 | |
16 | 21 | +5 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 118 | $1,000 | |
17 | 20 | +3 | 7S | Jason Sides | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 116 | $1,000 | |
18 | 16 | -2 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 114 | $1,000 | |
19 | 25 | +6 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 112 | $1,000 | |
20 | 24 | +4 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 110 | $1,000 | |
21 | 23 | +2 | 96 | Robert Ballou | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 108 | $1,000 | |
22 | 13 | -9 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | 39 | -1 Laps | Running | 106 | $1,000 | |
23 | 15 | -8 | 44 | Kyle Cummins | 39 | -1 Laps | Running | 104 | $1,000 | |
24 | 26 | +2 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 35 | -5 Laps | Running | 102 | $1,000 | |
25 | 22 | -3 | 5K | Paul Nienhiser | 30 | -10 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 | |
26 | 19 | -7 | 14 | Tim Kaeding | 23 | -17 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 |
POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | +1 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
2 | 3 | +1 | 5K | Paul Nienhiser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
3 | 4 | +1 | 96 | Robert Ballou | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
4 | 7 | +3 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
5 | 1 | -4 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
6 | 10 | +4 | 35 | Zach Hampton | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
7 | 8 | +1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
8 | 17 | +9 | 20G | Noah Gass | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
9 | 15 | +6 | 24 | Rico Abreu | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
10 | 9 | -1 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
11 | 12 | +1 | 33M | Mason Daniel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
12 | 14 | +2 | 42 | Andy Bishop | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
13 | 6 | -7 | 7 | Critter Malone | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
14 | 5 | -9 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
15 | 13 | -2 | 17B | Bill Balog | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 90 | $110 | |
16 | 11 | -5 | 61M | Jadon Rogers | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 90 | $110 | |
17 | 16 | -1 | 29 | Brayton Lynch | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 90 | $110 | |
18 | 18 | 0 | 98 | Clinton Boyles | 0 | 0.000 | DNS | 90 | $110 |
POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 0 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
2 | 3 | +1 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
3 | 4 | +1 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
4 | 2 | -2 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
5 | 7 | +2 | 55 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
6 | 6 | 0 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
7 | 5 | -2 | 55V | Spencer Bayston | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
8 | 8 | 0 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 0 | $0 |
Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | +2 | 55 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
2 | 4 | +2 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
3 | 2 | -1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
4 | 1 | -3 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
5 | 6 | +1 | 5S | Chase Stockon | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
6 | 5 | -1 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
7 | 7 | 0 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
8 | 8 | 0 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
9 | 9 | 0 | 17B | Bill Balog | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
10 | 10 | 0 | 20G | Noah Gass | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | +2 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
3 | 5 | +2 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
4 | 2 | -2 | 44 | Kyle Cummins | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
5 | 4 | -1 | 14 | Tim Kaeding | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
6 | 8 | +2 | 5K | Paul Nienhiser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
7 | 7 | 0 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
8 | 9 | +1 | 61M | Jadon Rogers | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
9 | 6 | -3 | 24 | Rico Abreu | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 3 | +2 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 55V | Spencer Bayston | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
3 | 1 | -2 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
4 | 5 | +1 | 21 | Carson Short | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
5 | 4 | -1 | 13 | Justin Peck | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
6 | 8 | +2 | 96 | Robert Ballou | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
7 | 6 | -1 | 7 | Critter Malone | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
8 | 7 | -1 | 35 | Zach Hampton | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
9 | 10 | +1 | 42 | Andy Bishop | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
10 | 9 | -1 | 98 | Clinton Boyles | 0 | 0.000 | DNF |
Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 0 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
2 | 2 | 0 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
3 | 4 | +1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
4 | 3 | -1 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
5 | 6 | +1 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
6 | 5 | -1 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
7 | 7 | 0 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
8 | 8 | 0 | 33M | Mason Daniel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
9 | 9 | 0 | 29 | Brayton Lynch | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 25 | 26 | Cory Eliason | Visalia, CA | 12.501 | 0.000 |
2 | 1 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | Kokomo, IN | 12.581 | -0.080 |
3 | 5 | 2 | David Gravel | Watertown, CT | 12.597 | -0.096 |
4 | 19 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 12.657 | -0.156 |
5 | 2 | 44 | Kyle Cummins | Princeton, IN | 12.741 | -0.240 |
6 | 8 | 55 | Hunter Schuerenberg | Sikeston, MO | 12.758 | -0.257 |
7 | 15 | 11 | Ian Madsen | St Marys, NSW | 12.770 | -0.269 |
8 | 23 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | Clute, TX | 12.778 | -0.277 |
9 | 16 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | Indianapolis, IN | 12.814 | -0.313 |
10 | 4 | 14 | Tim Kaeding | San Jose, CA | 12.881 | -0.380 |
11 | 22 | 55V | Spencer Bayston | Lebanon, IN | 12.881 | -0.380 |
12 | 18 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | Jonestown, PA | 12.917 | -0.416 |
13 | 12 | 9 | James McFadden | Alice Springs, NT | 12.919 | -0.418 |
14 | 3 | 5S | Chase Stockon | Fort Branch, IN | 12.939 | -0.438 |
15 | 38 | 1A | Jacob Allen | Hanover, PA | 12.948 | -0.447 |
16 | 7 | 24 | Rico Abreu | St. Helena, CA | 12.957 | -0.456 |
17 | 20 | 41 | Carson Macedo | Lemoore, CA | 12.960 | -0.459 |
18 | 24 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | Versailles, MO | 12.983 | -0.482 |
19 | 36 | 13 | Justin Peck | Monrovia, IN | 13.085 | -0.584 |
20 | 10 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | Hanover, PA | 13.093 | -0.592 |
21 | 33 | 49 | Brad Sweet | Grass Valley, CA | 13.095 | -0.594 |
22 | 30 | 21 | Carson Short | Marion, IL | 13.095 | -0.594 |
23 | 13 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | Bloomington, IN | 13.130 | -0.629 |
24 | 17 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | Sunnyvale, TX | 13.196 | -0.695 |
25 | 32 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 13.287 | -0.786 |
26 | 11 | 5K | Paul Nienhiser | Chapin, IL | 13.350 | -0.849 |
27 | 37 | 7 | Critter Malone | Greencastle, IN | 13.388 | -0.887 |
28 | 31 | 7S | Jason Sides | Bartlett, TN | 13.458 | -0.957 |
29 | 9 | 17B | Bill Balog | North Pole, AK | 13.521 | -1.020 |
30 | 29 | 35 | Zach Hampton | Mooresville, IN | 13.526 | -1.025 |
World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars
Saturday, April 10, 2021
Tri-State Speedway
9981 South US Highway 41
Haubstadt, Indiana 47639
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Event Schedule
Pit Sales: 2 PM
Will Call / Ticket sales: 4PM
Main Gate: 4PM
Hot Laps: 6 PM
Opening Ceremonies: 7:30 PM
*Flex Scheduling: All times may be adjusted due to weather constraint
*All times Central
(812) 768-6025
Options And Prices
Premium General Admission Seating: $45
General Admission Seating: $40
Children 12-Under: $10
Discounts
None
Grandstand Type
Bleacher; Seats in the reserved section have seat backs
Family Section Location
N/A
Handicapped Seating Location
East side stands
Pit Pass Price
$45
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
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite
Camping Cost
Free Camping - permitted overnight in designated area at track. No hookups. Please park in designated area for campers or you will be asked to move even if you have already set up. No open campfires. Please take your burnt charcoals with you or dispose of them in appropriate containers in the trash barrels. Do not dump the coals in the grass. Swimming or fishing in private lake is not permitted. As a courtesy to others, we ask you not to save spots or take up more space than is necessary for your motorhome/camper. Personal vehicles arriving later must park in the main parking area. Please be courteous of other campers and our neighbors. No loud music, dumping of trash or trespassing on the neighbors properties.
$10,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleacher; Seats in the reserved section have seat backs
Stadium Seating
Stadium chairs are allowed in GA only, stadium chairs are not permitted in reserved seating; No lawn chairs.
Handicapped Seating
East side stands
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
Yes, but the maximum size is 15 x 15 x 15 inches
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available for purchase at the track
Family Section
N/A
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite
Camping Cost
Free Camping - permitted overnight in designated area at track. No hookups. Please park in designated area for campers or you will be asked to move even if you have already set up. No open campfires. Please take your burnt charcoals with you or dispose of them in appropriate containers in the trash barrels. Do not dump the coals in the grass. Swimming or fishing in private lake is not permitted. As a courtesy to others, we ask you not to save spots or take up more space than is necessary for your motorhome/camper. Personal vehicles arriving later must park in the main parking area. Please be courteous of other campers and our neighbors. No loud music, dumping of trash or trespassing on the neighbors properties.
Tri-State Speedway
9981 South US Highway 41
Haubstadt, Indiana 47639
Track Phone
(812) 768-5995
Ticket Phone
(812) 768-6025
Track Size
0.25
Track Type
High banked bullring
Sprint Car Track Record
11.110 seconds by Sammy Swindell on 10/8/04
Closest Airport
13 miles: Evansville, IN (EVV / KEVV) Evansville Regional Airport (Domestic)
Other Airport
Louisville, KY (SDF / KSDF) Louisville International Airport (international)
Track Map