Drydene Texas Two-Step presented by American Lube Supply
Cotton Bowl Speedway | Paige, Texas
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Winner: Brad Sweet
2nd: Brent Marks
3rd: Cory Eliason
2nd: Brent Marks
3rd: Cory Eliason
Race Recap
TWO-STEPPIN': Brad Sweet Scores Second Win of Season at Cotton Bowl
Brad Sweet has made his mindset on World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championships very clear: win races, and the points will fall your way.
On Saturday night at Cotton Bowl Speedway, Sweet got back to his winning ways with his 60th career victory and his second of the season aboard the Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49.
The Big Cat led 28 of 30 laps and cruised to a 1.087-second advantage at the checkered flag. He joined Sheldon Haudenschild as the only two repeat winners of the 2021 World of Outlaws season through the opening eight races.
“It’s pretty cool,” Sweet acknowledged on his 60th career win. “They’ve all come with Kasey Kahne Racing too, and we’ve got Kasey here with us tonight. I can’t thank him enough for the opportunity he’s given us. It’s been a fun ride so far, but it’s far from over. It’s always fun getting back in victory lane. These guys have been sticking by my side even through all my mistakes of late.”
Sweet himself, however, admitted he didn’t feel like the #49 was the car to beat on Saturday. He thought that honor belonged to Jacob Allen of Shark Racing, who looked poised for a second career win in the Drydene Texas Two-Step pres. by American Lube Suppy.
Pacing the opening 10 laps, Sweet was in command of the race lead until lap traffic halted his progress and allowed a hard charging Jacob Allen to close quickly. Taking advantage of the back markers, Allen picked off Sweet and took the Drydene Performance Products #1A to the top spot on Lap 11. He controlled two circuits before a mistake entering turn one sent him into the wall, flipping upside down, and eventually on fire.
The lovable Hanover, PA native was heartbroken, dejected, and upset with himself, but he still won over all the fans in attendance and those watching at home on DIRTVision.
“I stepped on it, that’s what I did,” Allen admitted. “The car felt phenomenal, I just screwed it up. There’s no need for that. That’s immature racing. I need to take a chill pill and finish these races to get myself a win. I’m racing with one of the very best in Brad Sweet and I need to capitalize, not end up on my lid.”
Lap 12 offered the final restart of the race and Sweet promptly used the high-side to his advantage and checked out. Another bout with lap traffic made it interesting on Lap 19, but the two-time and defending Series champion prevailed and survived to run off with his second career win at the Cotton Bowl Speedway in Paige, TX.
“We’ve been knocking on the door lately,” Sweet spoke on his strings of five-straight podiums. “I think Jake had the better car there, but he just made that mistake in lap traffic. It shows us we’ve still got to get a little bit better. I still fought some things with the car that I’d like to get fixed.”
Brent Marks of Myerstown, PA finished a season-high second aboard his CJB Motorsports #5.
“We just needed lap traffic,” Marks mentioned, who almost snookered Sweet in traffic with ten to go. “We got too tight there at the end and I couldn’t run turns one and two like I needed to. All in all, a really great night. We’ve been struggling these last few races, so we needed this run. Make the 20+ hour drive back home a lot easier.”
After a disappointing Friday night in the Last Chance Showdown, Cory Eliason and the Rudeen Racing #26 rebounded in a big way on Saturday with their second podium finish of the season.
“After our embarrassment last night we changed a lot off things and got way better tonight. Things really went our way tonight except for that double file restart. A podium for this team is awesome to get our sponsors the exposure they deserve.”
Closing out the top five at Cotton Bowl was David Gravel aboard the Big Game Motorsports #2 with a 12th-to-fifth run and Friday’s winner Sheldon Haudenschild in the Stenhouse Jr. Marshall Racing #17.
Rounding out the top ten was Logan Schuchart of Hanover, PA, Donny Schatz of Fargo, ND, Aaron Reutzel of Clute, TX, Brock Zearfoss of Jonestown, PA, and James McFadden of Alice Springs, N.T., AUS.
UP NEXT – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series heads off to Missouri for a Show-Me State doubleheader next weekend. On Friday, March 26, US-36 Raceway in Osborn, MO takes the spotlight. On Saturday, March 27, the Series heads to Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO for the $15,000/Win Jason Johnson Classic.
NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 49-Brad Sweet [2][$10,000]; 2. 5-Brent Marks [4][$6,000]; 3. 26-Cory Eliason [1][$3,500]; 4. 2-David Gravel [12][$2,800]; 5. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [5][$2,500]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart [9][$2,300]; 7. 15-Donny Schatz [13][$2,200]; 8. 83-Aaron Reutzel [14][$2,100]; 9. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [6][$2,050]; 10. 9-James McFadden [7][$2,000]; 11. 41-Carson Macedo [11][$1,600]; 12. 2C-Wayne Johnson [23][$1,400]; 13. 11-Ian Madsen [16][$1,200]; 14. 19-Parker Price-Miller [22][$1,100]; 15. 18-Gio Scelzi [8][$1,050]; 16. 21-Brian Brown [10][$1,000]; 17. 11K-Kraig Kinser [18][$1,000]; 18. 7S-Jason Sides [15][$1,000]; 19. 2B-Josh Baughman [17][$1,000]; 20. 8M-TJ Michael [19][$1,000]; 21. 33M-Mason Daniel [20][$1,000]; 22. 3-Ayrton Gennetten [21][$1,000]; 23. 42P-Preston Perlmutter [24][$1,000]; 24. 99X-Dalton Stevens [25][$1,000]; 25. 1A-Jacob Allen [3][$1,000]. Lap Leaders: Brad Sweet 1-10, 13-30; Jacob Allen 11-12. KSE Hard Charger Award: 2C-Wayne Johnson[+11]
[Read More]Results
Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 30 | 0.000 | 28 | Running | 150 | $10,000 |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 5 | Brent Marks | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 146 | $6,000 | |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 144 | $3,500 | |
| 4 | 12 | +8 | 2 | David Gravel | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 142 | $2,800 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 140 | $2,500 | |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 138 | $2,300 | |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 136 | $2,200 | |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 134 | $2,100 | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 132 | $2,050 | |
| 10 | 7 | -3 | 9 | James McFadden | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 130 | $2,000 | |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 128 | $1,600 | |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 126 | $1,400 | |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 124 | $1,200 | |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 122 | $1,100 | |
| 15 | 8 | -7 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 120 | $1,050 | |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | 21 | Brian Brown | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 118 | $1,000 | |
| 17 | 18 | +1 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 30 | 0.000 | Running | 116 | $1,000 | |
| 18 | 15 | -3 | 7S | Jason Sides | 29 | -1 Laps | Running | 114 | $1,000 | |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | 2B | Josh Baughman | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 112 | $1,000 | |
| 20 | 19 | -1 | 8M | T.J. Michael | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 110 | $1,000 | |
| 21 | 20 | -1 | 33M | Mason Daniel | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 108 | $1,000 | |
| 22 | 21 | -1 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 106 | $1,000 | |
| 23 | 24 | +1 | 42P | Preston Perlmutter | 28 | -2 Laps | Running | 104 | $1,000 | |
| 24 | 25 | +1 | 99X | Dalton Stevens | 22 | -8 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 | |
| 25 | 3 | -22 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 12 | -18 Laps | 2 | DNF | 102 | $1,000 |
KSE Hard Charger: Wayne Johnson
Dash 1 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 5 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | Brad Sweet | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 5 | Brent Marks | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 9 | James McFadden | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 21 | Brian Brown | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 11 | Ian Madsen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 8M | T.J. Michael | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 99X | Dalton Stevens | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 26 | Cory Eliason | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 41 | Carson Macedo | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 2B | Josh Baughman | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 33M | Mason Daniel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 1A | Jacob Allen | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 2 | David Gravel | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 7S | Jason Sides | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | 0 | 0.000 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 42P | Preston Perlmutter | 0 | 0.000 | Running |
Qualifying Flight 1 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 49 | Brad Sweet | Grass Valley, CA | 15.091 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 3Z | Brock Zearfoss | Jonestown, PA | 15.640 | -0.549 |
| 3 | 24 | 1A | Jacob Allen | Hanover, PA | 15.692 | -0.601 |
| 4 | 21 | 9 | James McFadden | Alice Springs, NT | 15.742 | -0.651 |
| 5 | 12 | 26 | Cory Eliason | Visalia, CA | 15.765 | -0.674 |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | Sheldon Haudenschild | Wooster, OH | 15.894 | -0.803 |
| 7 | 13 | 5 | Brent Marks | Myerstown, PA | 15.900 | -0.809 |
| 8 | 4 | 41 | Carson Macedo | Lemoore, CA | 15.948 | -0.857 |
| 9 | 6 | 7S | Jason Sides | Bartlett, TN | 15.964 | -0.873 |
| 10 | 17 | 21 | Brian Brown | Higginsville, MO | 15.994 | -0.903 |
| 11 | 8 | 18 | Giovanni Scelzi | Fresno, CA | 16.029 | -0.938 |
| 12 | 15 | 1S | Logan Schuchart | Hanover, PA | 16.030 | -0.939 |
| 13 | 23 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 16.071 | -0.980 |
| 14 | 19 | 83 | Aaron Reutzel | Clute, TX | 16.100 | -1.009 |
| 15 | 3 | 2 | David Gravel | Watertown, CT | 16.128 | -1.037 |
| 16 | 10 | 8M | T.J. Michael | West Plano, TX | 16.189 | -1.098 |
| 17 | 16 | 33M | Mason Daniel | Springville, CA | 16.195 | -1.104 |
| 18 | 25 | 11K | Kraig Kinser | Bloomington, IN | 16.219 | -1.128 |
| 19 | 7 | 19 | Parker Price-Miller | Kokomo, IN | 16.235 | -1.144 |
| 20 | 1 | 2C | Wayne Johnson | Oklahoma City, OK | 16.321 | -1.230 |
| 21 | 18 | 3 | Ayrton Gennetten | Versailles, MO | 16.333 | -1.242 |
| 22 | 20 | 11 | Ian Madsen | St Marys, NSW | 16.346 | -1.255 |
| 23 | 11 | 2B | Josh Baughman | Odessa, TX | 16.354 | -1.263 |
| 24 | 22 | 42P | Preston Perlmutter | San Antonio, TX | 16.985 | -1.894 |
| 25 | 9 | 99X | Dalton Stevens | Scurry, TX | 17.124 | -2.033 |
DIRTVision Highlights
Event Info
Drydene Texas Two-Step presented by American Lube Supply
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Cotton Bowl Speedway
1175 Co Rd 202
Paige, Texas 78659
Event Description
The start to a double barrel Texas weekend for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series.
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Event Schedule
Will Call 4 PM
Pit Gate 2 PM
Ticket Booth 4 PM
Front Gate 4 PM
Hot laps 6:00 PM
Qualifying 6:30 PM
Opening Ceremonies 7:30 PM
*All times Central
Event Hashtag
#TexasTwostep
Ticket Options
Ticket Phone
(844) 347-8849
Options And Prices
2-Day Reserved: $75
2-Day GA- $65
2-Day kids (6-12) GA- $30; 5-under Free
Single Day Reserved- $39
Single Day GA (Adult)- $35
Single Day GA Kids (6-12)- $15; 5-under Free
Discounts
None
Grandstand Type
Bleachers
Reserved Seating
Top 7 Rows of Sections A-I
Handicapped Seating Location
Front Stretch
Pit Pass Price
2-Day Pits- $80 Single Day Pits- $40 Pit Upgrade- $5
Pit Age Requirement
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors 17 and younger must submit a Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability.
Parking Cost
$5 day of event, $6 credit card day of event
Camping Availability
offsite, onsite
Camping Cost
$100 in advance, $125 at the Gate (Cash ONLY) 512-944-9212
(844) 347-8849
Options And Prices
2-Day Reserved: $75
2-Day GA- $65
2-Day kids (6-12) GA- $30; 5-under Free
Single Day Reserved- $39
Single Day GA (Adult)- $35
Single Day GA Kids (6-12)- $15; 5-under Free
Discounts
None
Grandstand Type
Bleachers
Reserved Seating
Top 7 Rows of Sections A-I
Handicapped Seating Location
Front Stretch
Pit Pass Price
2-Day Pits- $80 Single Day Pits- $40 Pit Upgrade- $5
Pit Age Requirement
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors 17 and younger must submit a Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability.
Parking Cost
$5 day of event, $6 credit card day of event
Camping Availability
offsite, onsite
Camping Cost
$100 in advance, $125 at the Gate (Cash ONLY) 512-944-9212
Frequently Asked Questions
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Reserved Seating
Top 7 Rows of Sections A-I
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers
Handicapped Seating
Front Stretch
Pit Age Limit
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors 17 and younger must submit a Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability.
Personal Coolers
Coolers with beer are allowed for $10. No other food or drinks allowed. Coolers must not be bigger than 10"X13"X9". All Coolers are subject to inspection upon entering the facility.
Alcohol Sales
CBS does not sell alcohol at the track. Coolers no bigger than 10"X13"X9" are allowed in with beer only for $10. No glass bottles.
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the Grandstands
Parking Cost
$5 day of event, $6 credit card day of event
Camping Availability
offsite, onsite
Camping Cost
$100 in advance, $125 at the Gate (Cash ONLY) 512-944-9212
$10,000.00
Reserved Seating
Top 7 Rows of Sections A-I
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers
Handicapped Seating
Front Stretch
Pit Age Limit
There is not an age limit for the pit area at this event. Minors 17 and younger must submit a Parental Consent, Release and Waiver of Liability.
Personal Coolers
Coolers with beer are allowed for $10. No other food or drinks allowed. Coolers must not be bigger than 10"X13"X9". All Coolers are subject to inspection upon entering the facility.
Alcohol Sales
CBS does not sell alcohol at the track. Coolers no bigger than 10"X13"X9" are allowed in with beer only for $10. No glass bottles.
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the Grandstands
Parking Cost
$5 day of event, $6 credit card day of event
Camping Availability
offsite, onsite
Camping Cost
$100 in advance, $125 at the Gate (Cash ONLY) 512-944-9212
Track Info
Cotton Bowl Speedway
1175 Co Rd 202
Paige, Texas 78659
Track Phone
(512) 944-9212
Ticket Phone
(844) 347-8849
Track Email
[email protected]
Track Size
0.375
Track Type
High-banked
Sprint Car Track Record
13.356 seconds by Aaron Reutzel on 3/19/21
Closest Airport
Austin, TX (AUS / KAUS) Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Other Airport
College Station, TX (CLL / KCLL) Easterwood Airport
Track Map
Competitor Info
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