Race Recap
RECLAIMING THE THRONE: Brad Sweet wins $175,000 Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway
Flaming towers burst into the air around the prestigious wooden throne. It was a signal. A celebration. The throne had a new king.
King Brad Sweet.
“Holy shit! Yeah!” Sweet yelled with the last few pockets of air in his lungs.
The Grass Valley, Calif.-native won his second Kings Royal at Eldora Speedway Saturday night. And this time it paid an unprecedented $175,000 to win.
“A hundred and seventy-five mother grand!” Sweet bellowed out once he regained his breath.
Since the inception of the prestigious event in 1984, it has always paid $50,000 – which was still one of the largest paying purses for Sprint Car racing in the country last year. But for the 36th year of the race, track owner Tony Stewart raised it to be the largest.
“Sprint car racers make money based off how they finish,” Sweet said. “When you have a race that pays $175,000 to win and basically $20,000 for second, it’s kind of all or nothing coming in here. I’m a fan of it. It’s nerve-racking. It gets the fans’ attention. It’s what we need in this sport.
“It’s intense all night long. All day. Under the red. Basically, if you don’t win the race it’s a missed opportunity. You only get so many of these opportunities. So, I’m just happy and want to cherish the moment.”
Claiming his second Kings Royal victory – 11th World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory of the year and 45th Series win over all – required Sweet to battle all night long. Battle the competition and battle through the Kings Royal’s 2019 format.
He started the long night qualifying 18th, which placed him in the fourth starting position for his Drydene Heat race. With a daring slide job on the first lap to go from fourth to the lead, Sweet cruised to the Heat win.
With his Heat race being the first one of the night, under the event’s format, he was placed sixth in the line up for the 40-lap Feature.
On the pole was three-time Kings Royal winner Sammy Swindell, in his son Kevin Swindell’s No. 39 car. To his outside was 10-time Series champion and five-time Kings Royal winner Donny Schatz – who had also won two of the last three races at Eldora during the week; Sweet won the other race.
Once the final sparks of fireworks fell into the dark of the night and the field of 24-cars filed back in line two-by-two, the anxiety and anticipation of the night was about to fade away with the drop of the green flag.
Leading the charge off turn four, Swindell charged to the high side on the start, while Schatz dove underneath him. Swindell had the better run on the top, though, and powered to the lead off turn two.
Behind them, Sweet split Cory Eliason and Aaron Reutzel, charging between them down the front stretch and launched to fourth-place in the first corner.
Swindell maintained his lead over Schatz for the next three laps, before the first caution of the night flew for Tom Harris coming to a stop on the track. When the race went back green Sweet threw another massive slide job into turn one, going from fourth to the lead. However, another caution came out before the lap was complete – placing cars back in their starting order before the restart.
The field lined up single file and Swindell pulled away from Schatz on the start, putting about a three-car length distance between them.
While Swindell led, Schuchart was forging a strong run. By Lap eight, the Drydene No. 1s car had already made its way from 12th to fourth and then bolted by Sweet for third. Two laps later he torpedoed his car into turn three, diving past Schatz and Swindell by the exit of turn four.
After not transferring into the Kings Royal last year, Schuchart was now leading and running away with the event this year.
Sweet fought his way past Schatz for second-place by Lap 15, but couldn’t match Schuchart’s pace. By Lap 25, Schuchart had a 2.5 second lead over Sweet and was poised to increase it riding the cushion around the track.
However, with the flash of yellow lights around the speedway, “The Big Cat” Sweet was brought to the bumper of the Shark Racing car.
Due to the long nature of the race, an open red was called, giving crews the chance to add fuel to their car, insuring it could make it to the end of the 40-lap race around the half-mile track.
On the restart, with 15 laps to go, Sweet continued to make a case for claiming the title of “restart king.” He throttled passed the outside of Schuchart before the flag stand and latched on to the cushion for momentum to pull away.
“Honestly, to be dead honest, I didn’t want to see the red,” Sweet said. “I felt like I just found the top in (turns) three and four and Logan hadn’t known about it. I think I found some speed there I was going to be able to make some moves with. We didn’t touch the race car, we put five gallons of fuel in it. I told my guys I was just going to put it to the fence and go for it.”
Schuchart said restarts had been an issue for him all week long. His car struggled to take off from the start.
“That’s part of the game,” Schuchart said. “We didn’t get the job done in that part of the race.”
Sweet used the high line during Wednesday’s Jokers Wild event to out duel Schatz for the win and it was working for him again Saturday night. Schuchart couldn’t build enough of a run again to make a charge at the NAPA Auto Parts No. 49 car.
With about eight laps to go, a new winged-warrior joined the battle. From his 16th starting position, Brent Marks drove by Schatz for third-place like he founded 10 extra horsepower on the track. Schuchart was next. With three laps to go, the two Pennsylvania-natives waged war for second-place. Marks pulled a slide job on Schuchart in turn one and had the position exiting turn two, but Schuchart had the better run down the backstretch and reclaimed second. Marks wouldn’t let Schuchart out of his sight, staying within striking distance lap after lap. However, the laps ran out.
Sweet left the Pennsylvanians to battle for second, while he charged to the Kings Royal victory and the big $175,000 check.
“You have to pinch me. It feels surreal,” Sweet said.
Schuchart crossed the line second with Marks two-tenths of a second behind him in third.
“Hell, we started twelfth and led the Kings Royal, that’s something to be proud about,” Schuchart said. “To be leading this race with all of the people in this pit supporting me, it’s a great feeling. I didn’t make the show last year. We went from not making the show to out here in the top-five every single night.”
While Marks ran out of time to try and make a run at Sweet, he left with confidence in his strong run and the hard charger award.
“This car was badass tonight,” Marks said. “That was a fun race. The track was perfect tonight. You could get up against that wall and just hold the throttle down and carry the momentum. I was trying like hell to get to second.”
When Sweet won the first big paying race of the year, the $41,000-to-win Jackson Nationals, he was jubilant. After winning the $175,000 at Eldora Speedway, jubilant would only be strong enough to describe his smile. After climbing out of his car, Sweet leaped about a foot in the air onto the Victory Lane stage with his arm held high. He couldn’t inhale air fast enough to continue his joyous yelling spree.
With the cloak on his back and the crown placed on his head, he was king. The wooden throne was his – for a few minutes. The $175,000 check, though, is going home with him.
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The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series on Tuesday, July23, will be at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pa. for the $25,000-to-win Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup. Get tickets and more information.
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RESULTS:
NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps) – 1. 49-Brad Sweet [6][$175,000]; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart [12][$20,000]; 3. 19-Brent Marks [16][$15,000]; 4. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [9][$12,500]; 5. 41-David Gravel [11][$10,000]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz [2][$7,500]; 7. 39-Sammy Swindell [1][$6,500]; 8. 3-Jac Haudenschild [10][$6,000]; 9. 49X-Tim Shaffer [8][$5,500]; 10. 2M-Kerry Madsen [3][$5,000]; 11. 12N-Joey Saldana [18][$4,750]; 12. 41S-Giovanni Scelzi [15][$4,500]; 13. 18-Ian Madsen [21][$4,000]; 14. 5-Shane Stewart [24][$3,750]; 15. 11-Dale Blaney [14][$3,500]; 16. 24-Rico Abreu [17][$3,450]; 17. 26-Cory Eliason [5][$3,400]; 18. 91-Cale Thomas [7][$3,350]; 19. 83-Daryn Pittman [13][$3,300]; 20. 70-Brock Zearfoss [23][$3,250]; 21. 92-Sye Lynch [19][$3,200]; 22. 70X-Justin Peck [22][$3,150]; 23. 84-Tom Harris [20][$3,100]; 24. 87-Aaron Reutzel [4][$3,000]; Lap Leaders: Sammy Swindell 1-10, Logan Schuchart 11-25, Brad Sweet 26-40; KSE Hard Charger Award: 19-Brent Marks[+13]
Qualifying – 1. 92-Sye Lynch, 13.019; 2. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.127; 3. 84-Tom Harris, 13.148; 4. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.159; 5. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.16; 6. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.191; 7. 41S-Giovanni Scelzi, 13.215; 8. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.217; 9. 71P-Parker Price-Miller, 13.225; 10. W20-Greg Wilson, 13.226; 11. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.228; 12. 7S-Tim Kaeding, 13.239; 13. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.244; 14. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 13.27; 15. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 13.273; 16. 19-Brent Marks, 13.284; 17. 24-Rico Abreu, 13.302; 18. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.302; 19. 5-Shane Stewart, 13.305; 20. 12N-Joey Saldana, 13.309; 21. 70X-Justin Peck, 13.321; 22. 2M-Kerry Madsen, 13.327; 23. 21-Brian Brown, 13.334; 24. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.349; 25. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.36; 26. 81-Lee Jacobs, 13.367; 27. 11-Dale Blaney, 13.371; 28. 3-Jac Haudenschild, 13.38; 29. 19P-Paige Polyak, 13.383; 30. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.399; 31. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.404; 32. 39-Sammy Swindell, 13.42; 33. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.435; 34. 9-James McFadden, 13.441; 35. A79-Brandon Wimmer, 13.457; 36. 91-Cale Thomas, 13.463; 37. 7-Jason Sides, 13.474; 38. K4-Chad Kemenah, 13.475; 39. 17B-Bill Balog, 13.495; 40. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.5; 41. 41-David Gravel, 13.502; 42. 98H-Dave Blaney, 13.512; 43. 1ST-Gary Taylor, 13.513; 44. 3C-Cale Conley, 13.537; 45. 23-Hunter Schuerenburg, 13.551; 46. 71M-Paul May, 13.588; 47. 85-Dustin Daggett, 13.595; 48. 17XL-Caleb Helms, 13.604; 49. 4-Cap Henry, 13.635; 50. 18J-R.J. Jacobs, 13.64; 51. 71-Ayrton Olsen, 13.658; 52. 49D-Shawn Dancer, 13.673; 53. 11N-Buddy Kofoid, 13.708; 54. 2AU-Andrew Scheuerle, 13.721; 55. 2L-Landon Lalonde, 13.737; 56. 28-Brian Paulus, 13.743; 57. 64-Scotty Thiel, 13.752; 58. 99-Skylar Gee, 13.814; 59. 33W-Michael Walter, 13.847; 60. 14M-Marcus Dumesny, 14.059; 61. 25R-Mitchell Harble, 14.228; 62. 10P-Jim Perricone, 14.962
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Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 40 | 0.000 | 15 | Running | 90 | $175,000 |
| 2 | 12 | +10 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 40 | 0.000 | 15 | Running | 90 | $20,000 |
| 3 | 16 | +13 | 19 | Brent Marks | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $15,000 | |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $12,500 | |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | 41 | David Gravel | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $10,000 | |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $7,500 | |
| 7 | 1 | -6 | 39 | Sammy Swindell | 40 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 90 | $6,500 |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 3 | Jac Haudenschild | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $6,000 | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 49X | Tim Shaffer | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $5,500 | |
| 10 | 3 | -7 | 2M | Kerry Madsen | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $5,000 | |
| 11 | 18 | +7 | 12N | Joey Saldana | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $4,750 | |
| 12 | 15 | +3 | 41S | Giovanni Scelzi | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $4,500 | |
| 13 | 21 | +8 | 18 | Ian Madsen | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $4,000 | |
| 14 | 24 | +10 | 5 | Shane Stewart | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $3,750 | |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | 11 | Dale Blaney | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $3,500 | |
| 16 | 17 | +1 | 24 | Rico Abreu | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $3,450 | |
| 17 | 5 | -12 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 40 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $3,400 | |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | 91 | Cale Thomas | 39 | -1 Laps | Running | 90 | $3,350 | |
| 19 | 13 | -6 | 83 | Daryn Pittman | 38 | -2 Laps | Running | 90 | $3,300 | |
| 20 | 23 | +3 | 70 | Brock Zearfoss | 38 | -2 Laps | Running | 90 | $3,250 | |
| 21 | 19 | -2 | 92 | Sye Lynch | 38 | -2 Laps | Running | 90 | $3,200 | |
| 22 | 22 | 0 | 70X | Justin Peck | 38 | -2 Laps | Running | 90 | $3,150 | |
| 23 | 20 | -3 | 84 | Tom Harris | 38 | -2 Laps | Running | 90 | $3,100 | |
| 24 | 4 | -20 | 87 | Aaron Reutzel | 25 | -15 Laps | DNF | 90 | $3,000 |
KSE Hard Charger: Brent Marks
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | 18 | Ian Madsen | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 70X | Justin Peck | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | 70 | Brock Zearfoss | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 5 | Shane Stewart | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | 9 | James McFadden | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $2,000 | |
| 6 | 1 | -5 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $1,750 | |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | 17XL | Caleb Helms | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $1,500 | |
| 8 | 22 | +14 | 2 | Carson Macedo | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $1,250 | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 13 | Paul McMahan | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $1,000 | |
| 10 | 19 | +9 | 7S | Tim Kaeding | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $750 | |
| 11 | 15 | +4 | 4 | Cap Henry | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $650 | |
| 12 | 20 | +8 | W20 | Greg Wilson | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $600 | |
| 13 | 5 | -8 | 19P | Paige Polyak | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $600 | |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | 21 | Brian Brown | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $600 | |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | A79 | Brandon Wimmer | 15 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $600 | |
| 16 | 21 | +5 | 3C | Cale Conley | 14 | -1 Laps | Running | 90 | $600 | |
| 17 | 9 | -8 | 7 | Jason Sides | 14 | -1 Laps | Running | 90 | $600 | |
| 18 | 14 | -4 | 17B | Bill Balog | 6 | -9 Laps | DNF | 90 | $600 | |
| 19 | 24 | +5 | 23 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 2 | -13 Laps | DNF | 90 | $600 | |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | 22 | Cole Duncan | 1 | -14 Laps | DNF | 90 | $600 | |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | 71P | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | -15 Laps | DNS | 90 | $600 | |
| 22 | 12 | -10 | 81 | Lee Jacobs | 0 | -15 Laps | DNS | 90 | $600 | |
| 23 | 16 | -7 | 99 | Skylar Gee | 0 | -15 Laps | DNS | 90 | $600 | |
| 24 | 23 | -1 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | -15 Laps | DNS | 90 | $600 |
Dash 1 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | 83 | Daryn Pittman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 18 | Ian Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | 92 | Sye Lynch | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 84 | Tom Harris | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 |
C Main Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 7S | Tim Kaeding | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | W20 | Greg Wilson | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | 3C | Cale Conley | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 2 | Carson Macedo | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 23 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | 14M | Max/Marcus Dumesny | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $500 | |
| 8 | 19 | +11 | 25R | Mitchell Harble | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $450 | |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | 71 | Ayrton Olsen | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $400 | |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | 49D | Shawn Dancer | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $375 | |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 85 | Dustin Daggett | 12 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $350 | |
| 12 | 22 | +10 | 10P | Jim Perricone | 11 | -1 Laps | Running | 90 | $350 | |
| 13 | 3 | -10 | 1ST | Gary Taylor | 5 | -7 Laps | DNF | 90 | $350 | |
| 14 | 10 | -4 | 71M | Paul May | 5 | -7 Laps | DNF | 90 | $350 | |
| 15 | 15 | 0 | 2L | Landon Lalonde | 5 | -7 Laps | DNF | 90 | $350 | |
| 16 | 7 | -9 | 98H | Dave Blaney | 4 | -8 Laps | DNF | 90 | $350 | |
| 17 | 12 | -5 | K4 | Chad Kemenah | 4 | -8 Laps | DNF | 90 | $350 | |
| 18 | 8 | -10 | 64 | Scotty Thiel | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 | |
| 19 | 16 | -3 | 5T | Travis Philo | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 | |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | 18J | R.J. Jacobs | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 | |
| 21 | 18 | -3 | 2AU | Andrew Scheuerle | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 | |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | 28 | Brian Paulus | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 | |
| 23 | 23 | 0 | 11N | Michael Kofoid | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 | |
| 24 | 24 | 0 | 33W | Michael Walter | 0 | -12 Laps | DNS | 90 | $350 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 91 | Cale Thomas | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | 83 | Daryn Pittman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | 13 | Paul McMahan | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 17XL | Caleb Helms | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 7S | Tim Kaeding | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 98H | Dave Blaney | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 14M | Max/Marcus Dumesny | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 2AU | Andrew Scheuerle | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 49X | Tim Shaffer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 11 | Dale Blaney | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 70X | Justin Peck | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 71P | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 17B | Bill Balog | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 23 | Hunter Schuerenberg | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 64 | Scotty Thiel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 71 | Ayrton Olsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 87 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 41S | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 5 | Shane Stewart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 7 | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 4 | Cap Henry | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 1ST | Gary Taylor | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 2 | -6 | 2 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 2L | Landon Lalonde | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 25R | Mitchell Harble | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 4 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 2M | Kerry Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | Jac Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 19 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 18 | Ian Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | 99 | Skylar Gee | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | W20 | Greg Wilson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 71M | Paul May | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 5T | Travis Philo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 49D | Shawn Dancer | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 5 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | 41 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 24 | Rico Abreu | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 19P | Paige Polyak | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | A79 | Brandon Wimmer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 85 | Dustin Daggett | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 6 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 39 | Sammy Swindell | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 12N | Joey Saldana | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 70 | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | 81 | Lee Jacobs | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 22 | Cole Duncan | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 3C | Cale Conley | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | K4 | Chad Kemenah | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 18J | R.J. Jacobs | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 28 | Brian Paulus | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 10P | Jim Perricone | 0 | 0.000 | DNF |
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 92 | Sye Lynch | Cowansville, PA | 13.019 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 0 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | Hanover, PA | 13.127 | -0.108 |
| 3 | 0 | 84 | Tom Harris | Banbury, OXF | 13.148 | -0.129 |
| 4 | 0 | 18 | Ian Madsen | St Marys, NSW | 13.159 | -0.140 |
| 5 | 0 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 13.160 | -0.141 |
| 6 | 0 | 83 | Daryn Pittman | Owasso, OK | 13.191 | -0.172 |
| 7 | 0 | 41S | Giovanni Scelzi | Fresno, CA | 13.215 | -0.196 |
| 8 | 0 | 22 | Cole Duncan | Circleville, OH | 13.217 | -0.198 |
| 9 | 0 | 71P | Parker Price-Miller | Kokomo, IN | 13.225 | -0.206 |
| 10 | 0 | W20 | Greg Wilson | Benton Ridge, OH | 13.226 | -0.207 |
| 11 | 0 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | Bloomington, IN | 13.228 | -0.209 |
| 12 | 0 | 7S | Tim Kaeding | San Jose, CA | 13.239 | -0.220 |
| 13 | 0 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 13.244 | -0.225 |
| 14 | 0 | 70 | Brock Zearfoss | Jonestown, PA | 13.270 | -0.251 |
| 15 | 0 | 49X | Tim Shaffer | Aliquippa, PA | 13.273 | -0.254 |
| 16 | 0 | 19 | Brent Marks | Myerstown, PA | 13.284 | -0.265 |
| 17 | 0 | 24 | Rico Abreu | St. Helena, CA | 13.302 | -0.283 |
| 18 | 0 | 49 | Brad Sweet | Grass Valley, CA | 13.302 | -0.283 |
| 19 | 0 | 5 | Shane Stewart | Bixby, OK | 13.305 | -0.286 |
| 20 | 0 | 12N | Joey Saldana | Brownsburg, IN | 13.309 | -0.290 |
| 21 | 0 | 70X | Justin Peck | Monrovia, IN | 13.321 | -0.302 |
| 22 | 0 | 2M | Kerry Madsen | Knoxville, IA | 13.327 | -0.308 |
| 23 | 0 | 21 | Brian Brown | Higginsville, MO | 13.334 | -0.315 |
| 24 | 0 | 1A | Jacob Allen | Hanover, PA | 13.349 | -0.330 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | Carson Macedo | Lemoore, CA | 13.360 | -0.341 |
| 26 | 0 | 81 | Lee Jacobs | Holmesville, OH | 13.367 | -0.348 |
| 27 | 0 | 11 | Dale Blaney | Hartford, OH | 13.371 | -0.352 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | Jac Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 13.380 | -0.361 |
| 29 | 0 | 19P | Paige Polyak | Tiffin, OH | 13.383 | -0.364 |
| 30 | 0 | 13 | Paul McMahan | Nashville, TN | 13.399 | -0.380 |
| 31 | 0 | 87 | Aaron Reutzel | Clute, TX | 13.404 | -0.385 |
| 32 | 0 | 39 | Sammy Swindell | Germantown, TN | 13.420 | -0.401 |
| 33 | 0 | 26 | Cory Eliason | Visalia, CA | 13.435 | -0.416 |
| 34 | 0 | 9 | James McFadden | Alice Springs, NT | 13.441 | -0.422 |
| 35 | 0 | A79 | Brandon Wimmer | Fairmount, IN | 13.457 | -0.438 |
| 36 | 0 | 91 | Cale Thomas | Fairland, IN | 13.463 | -0.444 |
| 37 | 0 | 7 | Jason Sides | Bartlett, TN | 13.474 | -0.455 |
| 38 | 0 | K4 | Chad Kemenah | Findlay, OH | 13.475 | -0.456 |
| 39 | 0 | 17B | Bill Balog | North Pole, AK | 13.495 | -0.476 |
| 40 | 0 | 5T | Travis Philo | Waterville, OH | 13.500 | -0.481 |
| 41 | 0 | 41 | David Gravel | Watertown, CT | 13.502 | -0.483 |
| 42 | 0 | 98H | Dave Blaney | High Point, NC | 13.512 | -0.493 |
| 43 | 0 | 1ST | Gary Taylor | Snohomish, WA | 13.513 | -0.494 |
| 44 | 0 | 3C | Cale Conley | Vienna, WV | 13.537 | -0.518 |
| 45 | 0 | 23 | Hunter Schuerenberg | Sikeston, MO | 13.551 | -0.532 |
DIRTVision Highlights
Event Info
Kings Royal
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Eldora Speedway
13929 State Route 118
Rossburg, Ohio 45348
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$175,000.00
Event Schedule
Wednesday - July 17th
* 1:30 PM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
* 1:30 PM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
* 1:30 PM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
* 2:00 PM Turn 3 Pit & Spectator Gates Open & Hillside Open for Chairs
* 6:00 PM Hot Laps Begin
* 7:30 PM Racing Begins
Thursday - July 18th
* 11:00 AM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
* 11:00 AM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
* 1:30 PM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
* 1:30 PM Grandstand Cleared and Secured for Grand Opening
* 2:00 PM Grand Opening – all admission and pit gates open
* 6:30 PM Hot Laps begin
* 8:00 PM Racing begins
Friday - July 19th
* 11:00 AM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
* 11:00 AM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
* 11:00 AM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
* 12:00 PM Grand Opening – all admission and pit gates open
* 12:15 PM Cornhole Tournament registration opens in Multi-Purpose building)
* 1:00 PM Cornhole Tournament in Multi-Purpose building (Fan Zone)
* 6:30 PM Hot Laps begin
* 8:00 PM Racing begins
Saturday - July 20th
* 11:00 AM Main Gate Ticket Office opens (Tickets, Pit Passes, & Will Call)
* 11:00 AM Turn 4 Ticket Office opens (Tickets & Pit Passes)
* 11:00 AM Turn 3 Race Registration opens (Pit Passes & Media Credential Sign-in)
* 12:00 PM Grand Opening – all admission and pit gates open
* 2:30 PM National Sprint Car Hall of Fame auction (Fan Zone barn)
* 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Autograph Session (Fan Zone barn)
* 6:30 PM Hot Laps begin
* After time trials Pre-Race Festivities
* 8:00 PM Racing Begins
*All times Eastern
Ticket Options
Options And Prices
Wed-Fri:
Ages 13 and up $29 GA / $34 Reserved
12 and under: Free GA, $9-10 Reserved
Saturday:
Ages 13 and up $39 GA / $44 Reserved
12 and under: Free GA, $15 Reserved
Purchase a 3-day pit pass for Thursday-Friday-Saturday for only $102.
Handicapped Seating Location
The top row of main grandstand and terrace sections. Reserved seats are recommended. Companion seating is available, please request when ordering tickets. Chair not provided.
Pit Age Requirement
Must be 14 years of age or older. Minors aged 14 through 17 require fully completed Minor Waiver & Parental Consent form.
Parking Cost
$10 or FREE
Handicapped Parking Location
Main parking lot (entry off of State Route 118) and outside of the Turn 4 admission gate.
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
$49
Wed-Fri:
Ages 13 and up $29 GA / $34 Reserved
12 and under: Free GA, $9-10 Reserved
Saturday:
Ages 13 and up $39 GA / $44 Reserved
12 and under: Free GA, $15 Reserved
Purchase a 3-day pit pass for Thursday-Friday-Saturday for only $102.
Handicapped Seating Location
The top row of main grandstand and terrace sections. Reserved seats are recommended. Companion seating is available, please request when ordering tickets. Chair not provided.
Pit Age Requirement
Must be 14 years of age or older. Minors aged 14 through 17 require fully completed Minor Waiver & Parental Consent form.
Parking Cost
$10 or FREE
Handicapped Parking Location
Main parking lot (entry off of State Route 118) and outside of the Turn 4 admission gate.
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
$49
Frequently Asked Questions
To Win Amount
$175,000.00
Stadium Seating
Seat cushions are permitted. Stadium style seats may NOT exceed 18 inches, cannot have arms/armrests. No high back seats.
Handicapped Seating
The top row of main grandstand and terrace sections. Reserved seats are recommended. Companion seating is available, please request when ordering tickets. Chair not provided.
Handicapped Parking
Main parking lot (entry off of State Route 118) and outside of the Turn 4 admission gate.
Pit Age Limit
Must be 14 years of age or older. Minors aged 14 through 17 require fully completed Minor Waiver & Parental Consent form.
Personal Coolers
Yes, personal coolers are allowed in the track. Maximum size is 14" in any direction. Glass items are prohibited. Fans cannot bring in their own alcohol.
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available at the track
Smoking Policy
State law prohibits smoking in all spectator areas, buildings, structures and lines. Smoking permitted in designated areas only.
Parking Cost
$10 or FREE
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
$49
$175,000.00
Stadium Seating
Seat cushions are permitted. Stadium style seats may NOT exceed 18 inches, cannot have arms/armrests. No high back seats.
Handicapped Seating
The top row of main grandstand and terrace sections. Reserved seats are recommended. Companion seating is available, please request when ordering tickets. Chair not provided.
Handicapped Parking
Main parking lot (entry off of State Route 118) and outside of the Turn 4 admission gate.
Pit Age Limit
Must be 14 years of age or older. Minors aged 14 through 17 require fully completed Minor Waiver & Parental Consent form.
Personal Coolers
Yes, personal coolers are allowed in the track. Maximum size is 14" in any direction. Glass items are prohibited. Fans cannot bring in their own alcohol.
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available at the track
Smoking Policy
State law prohibits smoking in all spectator areas, buildings, structures and lines. Smoking permitted in designated areas only.
Parking Cost
$10 or FREE
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
$49
Track Info
Eldora Speedway
13929 State Route 118
Rossburg, Ohio 45348
Track Phone
(937) 338-3815
Track Email
[email protected]
Track Size
0.5
Track Type
High banked
Sprint Car Track Record
12.599 seconds by David Gravel on 9/23/20
Late Model Track Record
14.761 seconds by Brandon Sheppard on 10/12/18
Closest Airport
Dayton, OH (DAY / KDAY) James M. Cox Dayton International Airport
Other Airport
Fort Wayne, IN (FWA / KFWA) Fort Wayne International Airport
Track Map
Competitor Info
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