Race Recap
CURTAIN CALL: Macedo Bookends Kings Royal with Opening & Closing Victory
Kings Royal week ended exactly the way it began: Carson Macedo in victory lane.
The Jason Johnson Racing #41 pilot was once again unstoppable at Eldora Speedway, leading 24 of 25 laps in Sunday’s postoponed The Knight Before The Kings Royal… which was actually held The Day After The Kings Royal.
Bookending a historic five days in Rossburg, Ohio, Macedo also topped Wednesday’s Jokers Wild for his first-career win at the Tony Stewart owned 1/2-mile.
In all, the Lemoore, CA native recorded one of the finest weeks of his career. He ran third in Tuesday’s Brad Doty Classic, won Wednesday’s Jokers Wild, made his first Kings Royal and ran sixth, then qualified for the second Kings Royal and put it on the podium, and capped it all with a victory on Sunday afternoon.
The rising 25-year-old now owns the second-most World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series wins this season with seven triumphs to his credit.
“Unfortunately, we won the two races that didn’t pay $175,000,” Macedo joked. “It was still a really consistent week, though. I felt great every time we hit the race track, and that’s a good feeling to have. Philip is really dialed in right now on the wrenches, and I’m feeling as confident as ever.”
After qualifying 18th of 30 cars, Macedo redeemed himself in Drydene Heat Race action with a fifth-to-first charge. That put him in the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash and eventually on the outside pole of the 30-lap, $12,000-to-win NOS Energy Drink Feature.
Jumping into the lead at the green flag, Macedo ran away with a firm grasp on the race lead until Logan Schuchart entered the picture and started tracking him down. However, the first caution on Lap 12 eliminated the Shark Racing #1S from contention when a cut tire forced him and three others, including top-five running Aaron Reutzel & Sheldon Haudenschild, to the work area.
Back to green, pole sitter Brian Brown stole the spotlight momentarily as his perfect restart and well-executed slider sent the #21 to the race lead on Lap 13. Macedo got him back on Lap 14, though, and never looked back.
One final caution flew on the white flag lap, forcing a green-white-checkered and sending Macedo’s nerves through the roof. However, he survived the final two laps with ease and scored his 13th career World of Outlaws win by 1.449-seconds.
“I really did not want that last caution,” Macedo noted. “I was coming to the checkered and had it won. I lost a race to Brad [Sweet] a few weeks back because of that. Luckily, we held on, though.”
Grain Valley, MO native Brian Brown continued to show immense and immediate improvement since bringing in his uncle and former World of Outlaws champion Danny Lasoski to make crew chief calls. He collected his third runner-up result of 2021 aboard the FVP Parts, Casey’s General Stores #21.
“I felt like I let my team down last night, so I’m glad we could make up for it a little bit,” Brown said. “We have a lot of speed right now, a lot of momentum, a lot of confidence, and that camaraderie around the team. I think that will help us over the next month. This car belongs up here on the podium.”
“Championship leader Brad Sweet capped a rollercoaster weekend with a season-best result of third when it comes to Eldora’s 1/2-mile. The Big Cat was in contention for both Kings Royals on Saturday, but without luck on his side.
“Were trying to be positive” Sweet spoke. “We had a good car all weekend. We led laps at one Kings Royal, very competitive at the other. Nothing played out perfect, and you need luck at some of these big other races.”
Spencer Bayston continued his stellar week with the World of Outlaws in fourth-place aboard the Sam McGhee #11. Closing out the top-five was 10x Series champion Donny Schatz in the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15.
Rounding out the top-1o on Sunday afternoon was California’s Rico Abreu in sixth, Connecticut’s David Gravel in seventh, Pennsylvania’s Brock Zearfoss in eighth, Australia’s Lachlan McHugh in ninth-from-22nd as KSE Hard Charger, and Oklahoma’s Wayne Johnson with his third top-10 of the year.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series continues the “Month of Money” this week with three races against the PA Posse. The action starts at Western Pennsylvania’s Lernerville Speedway on Tuesday, July 20 for the $25,000/Win Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup, then Central Pennsylvania takes the stage with the $20,000/Win Summer Nationals at Williams Grove Speedway on Friday & Saturday, July 23-24.
NOS Energy Drink Feature (31 Laps due to green-white-checkered finish): 1. 41-Carson Macedo [2][$12,000]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1][$6,000]; 3. 49-Brad Sweet [9][$3,500]; 4. 11-Spencer Bayston [5][$2,800]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz [8][$2,500]; 6. 24-Rico Abreu [7][$2,300]; 7. 2-David Gravel [11][$2,200]; 8. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [13][$2,100]; 9. 101-Lachlan McHugh [22][$2,050]; 10. 2C-Wayne Johnson [18][$2,000]; 11. 39-Daryn Pittman [21][$1,600]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart [3][$1,400]; 13. 9-James McFadden [12][$1,200]; 14. 19M-Brent Marks [19][$1,100]; 15. 7BC-Tyler Courtney [14][$1,050]; 16. 83-Aaron Reutzel [6][$1,000]; 17. 11K-Kraig Kinser [10][$1,000]; 18. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [4][$1,000]; 19. 55V-CJ Leary [17][$1,000]; 20. 97-Greg Wilson [16][$1,000]; 21. 49D-Shawn Dancer [15][$1,000]; 22. 9JR-Derek Hagar [24][$1,000]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [20][$1,000]; 24. 28-Tim Shaffer [23][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo 1-12, 14-31; Brian Brown 13. KSE Hard Charger Award: 101-Lachlan McHugh[+13]
NEW Championship Standings (46/81 Races): 1. Brad Sweet (6,370); 2. Carson Macedo (-114); 3. David Gravel (-140); 4. Donny Schatz (-248); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-254); 6. Logan Schuchart (-266); 7. Aaron Reutzel (-404); 8. James McFadden (-694); 9. Kraig Kinser (-812); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-1026).
[Read More]Results
Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 31 | 0.000 | 30 | Running | 150 | $12,000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 21 | Brian Brown | 31 | 0.000 | 1 | Running | 146 | $6,000 |
| 3 | 9 | +6 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 144 | $3,500 | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 11 | Spencer Bayston | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 142 | $2,800 | |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 140 | $2,500 | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 24 | Rico Abreu | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 138 | $2,300 | |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | 2 | David Gravel | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 136 | $2,200 | |
| 8 | 13 | +5 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 134 | $2,100 | |
| 9 | 22 | +13 | 101 | Lachlan McHugh | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 132 | $2,050 | |
| 10 | 18 | +8 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 130 | $2,000 | |
| 11 | 21 | +10 | 39 | Daryn Pittman | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 128 | $1,600 | |
| 12 | 3 | -9 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 126 | $1,400 | |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | 9 | James McFadden | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 124 | $1,200 | |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | 19 | Brent Marks | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 122 | $1,100 | |
| 15 | 14 | -1 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | 31 | 0.000 | Running | 120 | $1,050 | |
| 16 | 6 | -10 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 30 | -1 Laps | Running | 118 | $1,000 | |
| 17 | 10 | -7 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 30 | -1 Laps | Running | 116 | $1,000 | |
| 18 | 4 | -14 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 30 | -1 Laps | Running | 114 | $1,000 | |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | 55V | C.J. Leary | 30 | -1 Laps | Running | 112 | $1,000 | |
| 20 | 16 | -4 | 97 | Greg Wilson | 29 | -2 Laps | Running | 110 | $1,000 | |
| 21 | 15 | -6 | 49D | Shawn Dancer | 26 | -5 Laps | DNF | 108 | $1,000 | |
| 22 | 24 | +2 | 9JR | Derek Hagar | 19 | -12 Laps | DNF | 106 | $1,000 | |
| 23 | 20 | -3 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 9 | -22 Laps | DNF | 104 | $1,000 | |
| 24 | 23 | -1 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | 6 | -25 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 |
KSE Hard Charger: Lachlan McHugh
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 8 | +5 | 39 | Daryn Pittman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 101 | Lachlan McHugh | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 11 | +6 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 9JR | Derek Hagar | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 42 | Sye Lynch | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 47N | Marcus Dumesny | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | 11N | Harli White | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 12 | 12 | 0 | 70 | Carson Short | 0 | 0.000 | DNF | 90 | $110 |
Dash 1 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 11 | Spencer Bayston | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 24 | Rico Abreu | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 97 | Greg Wilson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 19 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 47N | Marcus Dumesny | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 11N | Harli White | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 11 | Spencer Bayston | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 6 | +3 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 55V | C.J. Leary | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 9JR | Derek Hagar | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 101 | Lachlan McHugh | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 39 | Daryn Pittman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 7 | -3 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | 49D | Shawn Dancer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 42 | Sye Lynch | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 70 | Carson Short | 0 | 0.000 | DNF |
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 24 | Rico Abreu | St. Helena, CA | 14.229 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 1 | 21 | Brian Brown | Higginsville, MO | 14.252 | -0.023 |
| 3 | 7 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | Clute, TX | 14.449 | -0.220 |
| 4 | 6 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 14.491 | -0.262 |
| 5 | 4 | 7BC | Tyler Courtney | Indianapolis, IN | 14.572 | -0.343 |
| 6 | 2 | 49D | Shawn Dancer | Delphos, OH | 14.868 | -0.639 |
| 7 | 9 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | Hanover, PA | 14.985 | -0.756 |
| 8 | 17 | 2 | David Gravel | Watertown, CT | 15.014 | -0.785 |
| 9 | 10 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | Oklahoma City, OK | 15.036 | -0.807 |
| 10 | 8 | 19 | Brent Marks | Myerstown, PA | 15.115 | -0.886 |
| 11 | 13 | 11 | Spencer Bayston | Lebanon, IN | 15.145 | -0.916 |
| 12 | 16 | 49 | Brad Sweet | Grass Valley, CA | 15.176 | -0.947 |
| 13 | 12 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | Bloomington, IN | 15.183 | -0.954 |
| 14 | 5 | 9JR | Derek Hagar | Marion, AR | 15.273 | -1.044 |
| 15 | 14 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | Sunnyvale, TX | 15.299 | -1.070 |
| 16 | 11 | 47N | Marcus Dumesny | Sydney, NSW | 15.351 | -1.122 |
| 17 | 22 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 15.631 | -1.402 |
| 18 | 21 | 41 | Carson Macedo | Lemoore, CA | 15.754 | -1.525 |
| 19 | 18 | 97 | Greg Wilson | Benton Ridge, OH | 15.793 | -1.564 |
| 20 | 15 | 28 | Tim Shaffer | Aliquippa, PA | 15.887 | -1.658 |
| 21 | 26 | 9 | James McFadden | Alice Springs, NT | 15.916 | -1.687 |
| 22 | 23 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | Jonestown, PA | 16.184 | -1.955 |
| 23 | 19 | 55V | C.J. Leary | Greenfield, IN | 16.211 | -1.982 |
| 24 | 24 | 42 | Sye Lynch | Cowansville, PA | 16.214 | -1.985 |
| 25 | 29 | 1A | Jacob Allen | Hanover, PA | 16.285 | -2.056 |
| 26 | 25 | 39 | Daryn Pittman | Owasso, OK | 16.386 | -2.157 |
| 27 | 28 | 7S | Jason Sides | Bartlett, TN | 16.685 | -2.456 |
| 28 | 20 | 11N | Harli White | Lindsay, OK | 16.786 | -2.557 |
| 29 | 27 | 101 | Lachlan McHugh | Gold Coast, QLD | 17.024 | -2.795 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 | Carson Short | Marion, IL | 17.860 | -3.631 |
Event Info
Knight before the Kings Royal
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Eldora Speedway
13929 State Route 118
Rossburg, Ohio 45348
Event Description
Four nights. Two Kings. More than $800,000 on the line.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Event Schedule
Wednesday: Jokers Wild
Thursday: 38th Annual Kings Royal
Friday - The Knight Before the Kings Royal: A complete program of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series paying $10,000-to-win.
Saturday - 37th Annual Kings Royal: Featuring the bravest sprint car racers in the world, this night will celebrate the traditional pomp and pageantry of motorsports’ most unique victory lane ceremony and its rich purse of $175,000-to-win!
*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
$10,000.00
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
$10,000.00
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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