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United Rentals Patriot Nationals
The Dirt Track at Charlotte | Concord, North Carolina
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Race Recap  

Lucky Logan: Victorious at Patriot Nationals

 

Inches before Logan Schuchart claimed his third World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series win of the season, he could feel defeat breathing down his neck.

To it, he said, not today. Even with few options to stop it.

Life was close to leaving his right rear tire – a used tire from last year. It seemed inevitable. He claimed the lead with the assist of several drivers blowing a tire during the second night of the $15,000-to-win United Rentals Patriot Nationals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Saturday.

That caused Schuchart’s right foot to become wary of the throttle in the closing laps of the Feature.

“I was trying to be kind of conservative and not spin the tires, not run it into the corner very hard, try to not wear the tire very much,” Schuchart said.

A second too long on the throttle or off it handed defeat the win.

That was not an option, though. He had something to lose. The top four in points blew a tire with a handful of laps to go, giving Schuchart the opportunity for a healthy points gain.

Behind him, though, defeat had nothing to lose. Australian James McFadden, running just his second race in the No. 9 Kasey Kahne Racing car, is only driving the car until an injured Kahne is ready to return. Points are of no concern. He’s there to win at no cost.

To McFadden, defeat was in front of him, and he was going to do whatever it took to beat it.

Having blown a tire in the early stage of the race, McFadden managed to stay on the lead lap and use his newly granted right rear grip to blow by anxiety-ridden drivers trying to save their tire.

“We just had nothing to lose, really,” McFadden said. “Everyone was trying to conserve, and I wasn’t.”

With three laps to go, McFadden became the hare chasing tortoises. Due to his carefree ability to run his car as hard as he wanted and several drivers blowing a tire, he went from 16th on Lap 27 to 5th on Lap 28. A lap later he was in the podium.

A caution flew with one lap to go, setting up a green-white-checkered finished. On the start, he blew by Kerry Madsen on the high side to take second. Next became a duel between the Tasmanian devil and the shark.

McFadden had nothing to lose, but Schuchart said he was going to make his Shark Racing car as wide as he could. Coming off turn two on the final lap, McFadden launched off the corner and went from being two car lengths back to on Schuchart’s bumper. Then into the final turn, both drivers threw their car into the turn. McFadden up top. Schuchart on the bottom.

A car length distance grew between the two through turn three, but coming off turn four McFadden had a race winning run. Schuchart knew it. Defeat was breathing down his neck. His only option was to move up a lane, blocking McFadden’s run.

“I knew somebody would be coming, especially the guys who changed their tire,” Schuchart said. “I heard James when we went through (turns) one and two. I just tried to make my car as wide as possible. Definitely if we had another corner, he would have got by me. But it all worked out great.”

McFadden wishes there was that extra corner.

“It was good fun. I wish we had a couple of more laps,” McFadden said. “We were pretty decent there.”

McFadden did earn the hard charger award for the night, after starting 18th. Schuchart had his own impressive charge, coming from 14th to win – the furthest back a driver has come from this year to win.

His win leaves him fifth in points – 136 points behind leader Donny Schatz. It was more than a 20-point gain from the night before.

Schatz ended the race 11th, after being three laps from victory before blowing a tire. Brad Sweet, who sits second in points – 42 points behind Schatz – also blew a tire after taking the lead from Schatz, finishing 18th.

Schuchart’s right rear tire resembled an asphalt modified tire more than a Sprint Car tire after the 31-lap Feature, making he and his team shake their head on how it survived.

“I knew I had a lot more rubber than the other cars, just by looking at them and when I go into the corner the last five laps it just felt like it wanted to drive right by them,” Schuchart said. “I don’t know why. This thing [the tire] was used. I’m pretty sure it was up in the rack from last year. So, maybe if it sits for a while it adds something to it.

“I actually wasn’t real happy with the tire being put on before the race, but it lasted and it got us the win.”

With defeat breathing down his neck, Schuchart and his used – now very used – right rear tire said, not today.

UP NEXT:

The World of Outlaws on Memorial Day Monday, May 27, will next venture to Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Ind.

As always, you can catch all World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series action on DIRTVision.com.

For tickets and more information, go to www.WorldofOutlaws.com.

RESULTS:

NOS Energy Drink Feature (31 Laps due to green-white-checkered finish) – 1. 1S-Logan Schuchart [14]; 2. 9-James McFadden [18]; 3. 2M-Kerry Madsen [1]; 4. 98H-Dave Blaney [9]; 5. 71-Giovanni Scelzi [3]; 6. 1A-Jacob Allen [16]; 7. 83-Daryn Pittman [21]; 8. 7S-Jason Sides [15]; 9. 11K-Kraig Kinser [2]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [7]; 11. 15-Donny Schatz [4]; 12. 5-Shane Stewart [13]; 13. 2-Carson Macedo [11]; 14. 18-Ian Madsen [20]; 15. 57-Kyle Larson [12]; 16. 17JR-Ricky Stenhouse [24]; 17. 41-David Gravel [8]; 18. 49-Brad Sweet [5]; 19. 19-Brent Marks [10]; 20. 24-Rico Abreu [19]; 21. 91-Cale Thomas [22]; 22. 41S-Dominic Scelzi [6]; 23. K4-Chad Kemenah [23]; 24. 22-Cole Duncan [17]; Lap Leaders: Kraig Kinser 1-16, Donny Schatz 17-27, Logan Schuchart 28-31; KSE Hard Charger Award: 9-James McFadden[+16]

Qualifying – 1. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.11; 2. 41-David Gravel, 13.117; 3. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.16; 4. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.178; 5. 41S-Dominic Scelzi, 13.229; 6. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.262; 7. 19-Brent Marks, 13.271; 8. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.282; 9. 57-Kyle Larson, 13.295; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.299; 11. 71-Giovanni Scelzi, 13.318; 12. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.321; 13. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.368; 14. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.368; 15. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.372; 16. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.373; 17. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.376; 18. 47-Eric Riggins, 13.42; 19. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.428; 20. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.51; 21. 9-James McFadden, 13.515; 22. 5-Shane Stewart, 13.528; 23. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.539; 24. 1-Jamie Myers, 13.569; 25. 17JR-Ricky Stenhouse, 13.57; 26. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.702; 27. J4-John Garvin, 13.922; 28. 27G-Jay Galloway, 13.964; 29. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, NT

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Results  
Feature Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
114+131SLogan Schuchart 310.0004Running150$15,000
218+169James McFadden 310.000Running146$5,500
31-22MKerry Madsen 310.000Running144$3,000
49+598HDave Blaney 310.000Running142$2,700
53-271Giovanni Scelzi 310.000Running140$2,500
616+101AJacob Allen 310.000Running138$2,300
721+1483Daryn Pittman 310.000Running136$2,200
815+77SJason Sides 310.000Running134$2,100
92-711KKraig Kinser 310.00016Running132$2,000
107-317Sheldon Haudenschild 310.000Running130$1,700
114-715Donny Schatz 310.00011Running128$1,500
1213+15Shane Stewart 310.000Running126$1,300
1311-22Carson Macedo 310.000Running124$1,200
1420+618Ian Madsen 310.000Running122$1,100
1512-357Kyle Larson 310.000Running120$1,000
1624+817JRRicky Stenhouse Jr30-1 LapsDNF118$1,000
178-941David Gravel 30-1 LapsRunning116$1,000
185-1349Brad Sweet 30-1 LapsRunning114$1,000
1910-919Brent Marks 29-2 LapsDNF112$1,000
2019-124Rico Abreu 27-4 LapsDNF110$1,000
2122+191Cale Thomas 25-6 LapsDNF108$1,000
226-1641SDominic Scelzi 23-8 LapsDNF106$1,000
23230K4Chad Kemenah 20-11 LapsDNF104$1,000
2417-722Cole Duncan 7-24 LapsDNF102$1,000
KSE Hard Charger: James McFadden
Last Chance Showdown Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+124Rico Abreu 120.000Running0$0
21-118Ian Madsen 120.000Running0$0
34+183Daryn Pittman 120.000Running0$0
45+191Cale Thomas 120.000Running0$0
58+3K4Chad Kemenah 120.000Running90$0
67+117JRRicky Stenhouse Jr120.000Running90$0
76-11Jamie Meyers 120.000Running90$500
83-547Eric Riggins Jr6-6 LapsDNF90$250
910+127GJay Galloway Jr1-11 LapsDNF90$225
109-1J4John Garvin Jr0-12 LapsDNF90$200
1111071PParker Price-Miller 0-12 LapsDNF90$200
Dash 1 Results
POSStart+/-#DriverLapsBehindLedStatusPointsMoney
12+12MKerry Madsen 00.000Running0$0
24+211KKraig Kinser 00.000Running0$0
31-271Giovanni Scelzi 00.000Running0$0
46+215Donny Schatz 00.000Running0$0
55049Brad Sweet 00.000Running0$0
63-341SDominic Scelzi 00.000Running0$0
Heat 1 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
11015Donny Schatz 00.000Running
22049Brad Sweet 00.000Running
34+117Sheldon Haudenschild 00.000Running
43-119Brent Marks 00.000Running
58+35Shane Stewart 00.000Running
6601AJacob Allen 00.000Running
79+217JRRicky Stenhouse Jr00.000Running
810+227GJay Galloway Jr00.000Running
97-283Daryn Pittman 00.000Running
105-524Rico Abreu 00.000Running
Heat 2 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
14+371Giovanni Scelzi 00.000Running
22041SDominic Scelzi 00.000Running
31-241David Gravel 00.000Running
48+42Carson Macedo 00.000Running
5501SLogan Schuchart 00.000Running
66022Cole Duncan 00.000Running
73-418Ian Madsen 00.000Running
87-191Cale Thomas 00.000Running
990K4Chad Kemenah 00.000Running
1010071PParker Price-Miller 00.000Running
Heat 3 Results
Pos.Start+/-#DriverLaps CompletedBehindLaps LedStatus
12+12MKerry Madsen 00.000Running
21-111KKraig Kinser 00.000Running
34+198HDave Blaney 00.000Running
43-157Kyle Larson 00.000Running
5507SJason Sides 00.000Running
67+19James McFadden 00.000Running
78+11Jamie Meyers 00.000Running
89+1J4John Garvin Jr00.000Running
96-347Eric Riggins Jr00.000Running
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
POSStartCarDriverHometownTimeDifference
1015Donny Schatz Fargo, ND13.1100.000
2041David Gravel Watertown, CT13.117-0.007
3011KKraig Kinser Bloomington, IN13.160-0.050
4049Brad Sweet Grass Valley, CA13.178-0.068
5041SDominic Scelzi Fresno, CA13.229-0.119
602MKerry Madsen Knoxville, IA13.262-0.152
7019Brent Marks Myerstown, PA13.271-0.161
8018Ian Madsen St Marys, NSW13.282-0.172
9057Kyle Larson Elk Grove, CA13.295-0.185
10017Sheldon Haudenschild Wooster, OH13.299-0.189
11071Giovanni Scelzi Fresno, CA13.318-0.208
12098HDave Blaney High Point, NC13.321-0.211
13024Rico Abreu St. Helena, CA13.368-0.258
1401SLogan Schuchart Hanover, PA13.368-0.258
1507SJason Sides Bartlett, TN13.372-0.262
1601AJacob Allen Hanover, PA13.373-0.263
17022Cole Duncan Circleville, OH13.376-0.266
18047Eric Riggins JrCharlotte, NC13.420-0.310
19083Daryn Pittman Owasso, OK13.428-0.318
20091Cale Thomas Fairland, IN13.510-0.400
2109James McFadden Alice Springs, NT13.515-0.405
2205Shane Stewart Bixby, OK13.528-0.418
2302Carson Macedo Lemoore, CA13.539-0.429
2401Jamie Meyers Caldwell, OH13.569-0.459
25017JRRicky Stenhouse JrOlive Branch, MS13.570-0.460
260K4Chad Kemenah Findlay, OH13.702-0.592
270J4John Garvin JrSarver, PA13.922-0.812
28027GJay Galloway JrGardners, PA13.964-0.854
29071PParker Price-Miller Kokomo, IN0.00013.110
DIRTVision Highlights  
Event Info  

United Rentals Patriot Nationals
Saturday, May 25, 2019
The Dirt Track at Charlotte
5500 Concord Parkway S
Concord, North Carolina 28027 

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series

Support Divisions
SECA Late Models

To Win Amount
$15,000.00

Event Schedule
Pit Gates 2pm
Grandstand Gates 5pm
Hot Laps/Qualifying 6:30pm
Opening Ceremonies 7:45pm
Racing 8:00pm
*All times Eastern

Ticket Options  
Two Huge Nights! • Honor America's Heroes
Ticket Phone
(800) 455-3267

Options And Prices
Two $15,000-to-win events.

2-DAY PACKAGE: Adults - $60; children 13 & under - $20
SINGLE-DAY TICKETS: Adults - $43; children 13 & Under - $10; $25 tickets for campers.

Grandstand Type
Bleacher with backs

Family Section Location
n/a

Handicapped Seating Location
Lower level and Second level - Reserved seating required - Companion seating is available

Pit Pass Price
$80 for the weekend; children 6 and under are FREE with a paid adult pit pass.

Pit Age Requirement
All ages allowed. Minors ages 17 and under must have a signed waiver sheet. ONE parent must be present OR waiver should be notarized with the required ONE parent signature. Call 1-800-455-FANS with questions.

Pit Gate Location
Pit gate is located at Gate 2 of the zMax Dragway

Parking Cost
FREE

Handicapped Parking Location
Designated handicap parking between the dirt track and zMax dragway

Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
Contact the track for pricing

Frequently Asked Questions  
Support Divisions
SECA Late Models

To Win Amount
$15,000.00

Type of Grandstand
Bleacher with backs

Stadium Seating
Not allowed

Handicapped Seating
Lower level and Second level - Reserved seating required - Companion seating is available

Handicapped Parking
Designated handicap parking between the dirt track and zMax dragway

Pit Age Limit
All ages allowed. Minors ages 17 and under must have a signed waiver sheet. ONE parent must be present OR waiver should be notarized with the required ONE parent signature. Call 1-800-455-FANS with questions.

Pit Gate Location
Pit gate is located at Gate 2 of the zMax Dragway

Personal Coolers
Fans can bring in a soft-sided cooler no bigger than 14x14x14 and a bag/backpack no bigger than 18x18x14. Hard coolers are not allowed through the gates. Coolers are not allowed in Suites.

ATMs
1

Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is also sold at the track

Smoking Policy
designated smoking areas only

Family Section
n/a

Parking Cost
FREE

Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services

Camping Cost
Contact the track for pricing

Track Info  

The Dirt Track at Charlotte
5500 Concord Parkway S
Concord, North Carolina 28027 

Track Phone
(704) 455-3200

Ticket Phone
(800) 455-3267

Track Size
0.4

Track Type
semi banked

Sprint Car Track Record
11.880 seconds by Jeff Shepard on 10/6/01

Late Model Track Record
14.183 seconds by Kyle Larson on 11/5/20

Closest Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

Other Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Pit Gate Location
Pit gate is located at Gate 2 of the zMax Dragway

Track Map
Competitor Info  

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