The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series heads to North Dakota for two exciting races this weekend, marking the series' first northern venture in 2025.

Event Schedule:

• Friday, May 30: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND) - Gerdau Metals Recycling Don Mack Classic
• Saturday, May 31: Red River Valley Speedway (Fargo, ND) - Ellingson Rumble on the Red

Key Storylines:

Hometown Hero Donny Schatz returns to his home state with an impressive record at River Cities: 12 wins, 23 podiums, and 30 top-five finishes in 33 races. His average finish is 2.8, with six victories at Red River Valley.

Recent Momentum The last two North Dakota weekends saw sweeps - Logan Schuchart in 2023 and Carson Macedo in 2024. David Gravel, current points leader, has achieved three weekend sweeps in 2025.

Strong Rookie Class

• Chris Windom leads rookie points with recent strong performances
• Hunter Schuerenberg coming off season-best fourth place
• Zach Hampton and Conner Morrell showing impressive speed
• Skylar Gee secured first World of Outlaws podium

Local Talent Watch for Northern Outlaw Sprint Association (NOSA) regulars:

• Mark Dobmeier: Three-time World of Outlaws winner
• Jade Hastings: 2025 River Cities winner
• Nick Omdahl: Recent Toyota Dash qualifier
• Other local contenders include Brendan Mullen, Blake Egeland, and Jack Croaker

Championship Standings (After 25/81 Races):

1. David Gravel (3556 pts)
2. Michael Kofoid (-182)
3. Logan Schuchart (-182)
4. Carson Macedo (-206)
5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-238)

2025 Stats Leaders:

• Feature Wins: David Gravel (8)
• Quick Time Awards: David Gravel (9)
• Heat Race Wins: David Gravel (13)
• Hard Charger Awards: Logan Schuchart (4)
• Podium Finishes: David Gravel (15)

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