Race Recap
GET OUT THE BROOM: Macedo & JJR Sweep Brownells Big Guns Bash with Last-Lap Pass at Knoxville
It’s safe to say that Carson Macedo is ready for August.
After a weekend sweep of the Brownells Big Guns Bash, the Jason Johnson Racing driver will enter the 60th running of the NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals pres. by Casey’s General Stores with all of the momentum on his side.
The Lemoore, CA native looked like he was out of it on Saturday night, losing the lead to Kerry Madsen on Lap six and eventually falling to third, but the resilience was undeniable as he rallied through lap traffic and offered up a last-lap pass for the win that brought the Knoxville Raceway crowd to their feet.
It was a game-changing weekend for the 25-year-old, who tacked off several accomplishments. He finally got his first 410 win at Knoxville, won back-to-back with the Outlaws for the first time ever, soared to 11 career Outlaw wins, and hit his fifth Outlaw win of the season, already the winningest year of his career.
“My car was good the whole main event,” Macedo mentioned. “I just didn’t know where to be at times. When I was leading I thought I was plugging nice laps on the bottom, but then Kerry got a lane move me. In traffic, he was so superb. When Sheldon got by me, I realized how much better the bottom was if I was patient. I realized Kerry was making the same mistake like fading off from the corner exit. I was trying to set him up for the last corner, but it worked out down the backstretch.”
After scoring the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash win, Macedo was set up nicely to score two in-a-row. He led the opening five circuits aboard his #41 ride, but Madsen went one lane higher through turns one and two and zoomed right by him, placing the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanin Racing #14 in the top spot.
Madsen looked dominant at times, especially in lap traffic as he zigged and zagged by the back markers and pulled away from Macedo.
It seemed as if it was over in the closing stages when Macedo slipped to third as Haudenschild rose to the occasion and drove his NOS Energy Drink #17 to second. However, a fire got lit under the #41 and he came roaring back.
Macedo got Haudenschild back on Lap 19 and quickly tracked Madsen down as he figured out the black zook clay on the 1/2-mile. As the white flag waved, Macedo perfected the bottom of turns one and two and capitalized as Madsen’s #14 drifted high and left the door open.
In turn, Macedo walked right through the door and ran away to a 1.120-second advantage to officially sweep the weekend.
“Two in a row is pretty cool, man,” Macedo admitted. “You’re seeing the fruit from everything that Jason [Johnson] built here. I’m looking forward to the future with Philip Dietz. It’s no secret Knoxville is a chess game and I’m feeling better about this place every time.
For the second-straight night, Kerry Madsen of St. Mary’s, NSW, AUS was forced to settle for a podium bid after leading laps. The 25-time World of Outlaws winner was obviously frustrated with letting a win slip away, but the success in his short time at Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing isn’t lost on him.
“I just got tight and screwed it up,” Madsen acknowledged. “I have to apologize to this team. I should’ve brought that home. This thing is so fast, and so fun to drive. It’s all a testament to TSR as an organization.”
Settling for the final podium position in third was Sheldon Haudenschild.
“My guys have got me feeling good at this place,” he said. “We were there at the end and there’s not much more you can ask for. We’re learning and we’ll keep ripping.”
Rounding out the top-five in the finale of the Brownells Big Guns Bash was Giovanni Scelzi in fourth-place aboard the KCP Racing #18 and Logan Schuchart in fifth-place aboard the Shark Racing #1S.
Closing out the top-10 on Saturday night was Aaron Reutzel in sixth, Brent Marks in seventh, James McFadden in eighth, Parker Price-Miller in ninth, and Brian Brown in tenth.
UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series now turns its attention to a triple-header next weekend. The Greatest Show on Dirt will race at 34 (IA) Raceway on Thursday, June 17, Dubuque (IA) Fairgrounds Speedway on Friday, June 18, and Beaver Dam (WI) Raceway on Saturday, June 19.
NOS Energy Drink Feature (25 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo [1][$10,000]; 2. 14-Kerry Madsen [2][$6,000]; 3. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [5][$3,500]; 4. 18-Giovanni Scelzi [4][$2,800]; 5. 1S-Logan Schuchart [8][$2,500]; 6. 83-Aaron Reutzel [3][$2,300]; 7. 19-Brent Marks [9][$2,200]; 8. 9-James McFadden [12][$2,100]; 9. 5-Parker Price-Miller [6][$2,050]; 10. 21-Brian Brown [11][$2,000]; 11. 2-David Gravel [15][$1,600]; 12. 15-Donny Schatz [19][$1,400]; 13. 2KS-Matt Juhl [7][$1,200]; 14. 11K-Kraig Kinser [17][$1,100]; 15. 56N-Davey Heskin [16][$1,050]; 16. 49-Brad Sweet [22][$1,000]; 17. 2C-Wayne Johnson [10][$1,000]; 18. 9T-Kasey Kahne [24][$1,000]; 19. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [23][$1,000]; 20. 7-Justin Henderson [18][$1,000]; 21. 44-Chris Martin [20][$1,000]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe [13][$1,000]; 23. 1A-Jacob Allen [25][$]; 24. 25-Scott Bogucki [21][$1,000]; 25. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [14][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Carson Macedo 1-5, 25; Kerry Madsen 6-24. KSE Hard Charger Award: 15-Donny Schatz[+7]
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Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 25 | 0.000 | 6 | Running | 150 | $10,000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 14 | Kerry Madsen | 25 | 0.000 | 19 | Running | 146 | $6,000 |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 144 | $3,500 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 142 | $2,800 | |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 140 | $2,500 | |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 138 | $2,300 | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 19 | Brent Marks | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 136 | $2,200 | |
| 8 | 12 | +4 | 9 | James McFadden | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 134 | $2,100 | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 5 | Parker Price-Miller | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 132 | $2,050 | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 21 | Brian Brown | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 130 | $2,000 | |
| 11 | 18 | +7 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 128 | $1,600 | |
| 12 | 7 | -5 | 2KS | Matt Juhl | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 126 | $1,400 | |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 124 | $1,200 | |
| 14 | 15 | +1 | 56N | Davey Heskin | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 122 | $1,100 | |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 120 | $1,050 | |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 25 | 0.000 | Running | 118 | $1,000 | |
| 17 | 23 | +6 | 9T | Kasey Kahne | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 116 | $1,000 | |
| 18 | 22 | +4 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 114 | $1,000 | |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | 7 | Justin Henderson | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 112 | $1,000 | |
| 20 | 19 | -1 | 44 | Chris Martin | 24 | -1 Laps | Running | 110 | $1,000 | |
| 21 | 13 | -8 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 22 | -3 Laps | DNF | 108 | $1,000 | |
| 22 | 24 | +2 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 18 | -7 Laps | DNF | 106 | $1,000 | |
| 23 | 20 | -3 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | 13 | -12 Laps | DNF | 104 | $1,000 | |
| 24 | 14 | -10 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 2 | -23 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 |
KSE Hard Charger: Donny Schatz
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | 9T | Kasey Kahne | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 83X | Lynton Jeffrey | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 3P | Sawyer Phillips | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | 7TAZ | Tasker Phillips | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 49J | Josh Schneiderman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 1 | -8 | 20 | A.J. Moeller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 10 | 2 | -8 | 55 | McKenna Haase | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | 22 | Riley Goodno | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | 56 | Joe Simbro | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | 5X | Presley Truedson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | 83A | Austin Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | 15M | Bobby Mincer | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | 24 | Terry McCarl | 0 | 0.000 | DNS | 90 | $110 | |
| 17 | 16 | -1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | DNS | 90 | $110 |
Dash 1 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 14 | Kerry Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 5 | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 2KS | Matt Juhl | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2KS | Matt Juhl | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 19 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 20 | A.J. Moeller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 49J | Josh Schneiderman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 7TAZ | Tasker Phillips | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 83A | Austin Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 14 | Kerry Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 56 | Joe Simbro | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 24 | Terry McCarl | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 7 | Justin Henderson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 83X | Lynton Jeffrey | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 3P | Sawyer Phillips | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 9T | Kasey Kahne | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 5X | Presley Truedson | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 20G | Noah Gass | 0 | 0.000 | DNS |
Heat 4 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 14 | Kerry Madsen | 0 | -0.126 | Running | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 3 | 27 | +24 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | -0.212 | Running | |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 56N | Davey Heskin | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 2KS | Matt Juhl | 0 | -0.322 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 44 | Chris Martin | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 5 | 17 | +12 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | -0.330 | Running | |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 55 | McKenna Haase | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 19 | Brent Marks | 0 | -0.339 | Running | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 22 | Riley Goodno | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 7 | 11 | +4 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | -0.362 | Running | |
| 8 | 2 | -6 | 20 | A.J. Moeller | 0 | -0.372 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 15M | Bobby Mincer | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 9 | 13 | +4 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | -0.391 | Running | |
| 9 | 4 | -5 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 15.809 | Running | |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | 15H | Sam Hafertepe Jr | 0 | -0.398 | Running | |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | -0.409 | Running | |
| 12 | 3 | -9 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | -0.415 | Running | |
| 14 | 14 | 0 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | -0.525 | Running | |
| 15 | 21 | +6 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | -0.671 | Running | |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | 49J | Josh Schneiderman | 0 | -0.676 | Running | |
| 17 | 10 | -7 | 24 | Terry McCarl | 0 | -0.693 | Running | |
| 18 | 7 | -11 | 25 | Scott Bogucki | 0 | -0.718 | Running | |
| 20 | 12 | -8 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | -0.721 | Running | |
| 21 | 31 | +10 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | -0.721 | Running | |
| 23 | 35 | +12 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | -0.859 | Running | |
| 24 | 18 | -6 | 7TAZ | Tasker Phillips | 0 | -0.878 | Running | |
| 26 | 29 | +3 | 83X | Lynton Jeffrey | 0 | -1.005 | Running | |
| 28 | 24 | -4 | 7 | Justin Henderson | 0 | -1.059 | Running | |
| 30 | 28 | -2 | 3P | Sawyer Phillips | 0 | -1.094 | Running |
DIRTVision Highlights
Event Info
Brownells Big Guns Bash
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Knoxville Raceway
1000 North Lincoln Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Event Description
A doubleheader bash of the world's best Sprint Car drivers battling around the iconic Knoxville Raceway.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Event Schedule
Pit Gate Opens - 3pm
Grandstand Gates Open - 5:30pm
Hot Laps - 6:45pm
Qualifying - 7:15pm
Opening Ceremonies - 7:40pm
Races Begin - 8pm
*All times Central
Ticket Options
Options And Prices
$35 adult single day
$64 adult two-day
$22 for ages 13-19
children 12 and under FREE
Grandstand Type
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Family Section Location
Sections I & J
Handicapped Seating Location
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Pit Pass Price
$40
Pit Age Requirement
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Parking Cost
$10.00
Handicapped Parking Location
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
$35 adult single day
$64 adult two-day
$22 for ages 13-19
children 12 and under FREE
Grandstand Type
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Family Section Location
Sections I & J
Handicapped Seating Location
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Pit Pass Price
$40
Pit Age Requirement
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Parking Cost
$10.00
Handicapped Parking Location
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Stadium Seating
Foam or other seat cushions are permitted as long as they are not more than 20" wide. Stadiums seats are NOT ALLOWED
Handicapped Seating
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Handicapped Parking
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Pit Age Limit
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Personal Coolers
Soft side, collapsible coolers not bigger than 6-pack size and empty are allowed
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available at the track
Smoking Policy
All grandstands are non-smoking. Smoking areas are available underneath stands.
Family Section
Sections I & J
Parking Cost
$10.00
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
$10,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers/ Chairbacks
Stadium Seating
Foam or other seat cushions are permitted as long as they are not more than 20" wide. Stadiums seats are NOT ALLOWED
Handicapped Seating
Located in the front stretch grandstands. Wheelchairs and scooters seating is available in row 39 (AA & BB) Also is section D, row 1
Handicapped Parking
Behind the front stretch grandstands and behind Dyer-Hudson Hall.
Pit Age Limit
Aged 17 and under require parent waivers - Aged 12 and under must remain in vehicle or the fenced in area between turns 1 and 2. All pit fees apply. All ages same price
Personal Coolers
Soft side, collapsible coolers not bigger than 6-pack size and empty are allowed
ATMs
1
Alcohol Sales
Alcohol is available at the track
Smoking Policy
All grandstands are non-smoking. Smoking areas are available underneath stands.
Family Section
Sections I & J
Parking Cost
$10.00
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers, waste services
Camping Cost
camping at the North Campground for $160 for 4 days. Water and electric hookups are available.
Track Info
Knoxville Raceway
1000 North Lincoln Street
Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Track Phone
(641) 842-5431
Track Size
0.5
Track Type
Semi-banked clay oval
Sprint Car Track Record
14.351 seconds by Brian Brown on 5/22/21
Closest Airport
Des Moines International Airport
Track Map
Competitor Info
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