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Greatest Show on Dirt set for doubleheader at Atomic in late May

CHILLICOTHE – The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series returns to Atomic Speedway for its ninth and 10th visit to the 3/8-mile track, Friday-Saturday, May 26-27.

After a more than 10-year absence, the Series made its highly anticipated return to Atomic last year, and now grows into a two-day weekend this season for drivers and Ohio racing fans.

After a more than 10-year absence, the Series made its highly anticipated return to Atomic last year, and now grows into a two-day weekend this season on May 26-27.
After a more than 10-year absence, the Series made its highly anticipated return to Atomic last year, and now grows into a two-day weekend this season on May 26-27.

Home state hero Sheldon Haudenschild, of Wooster, claimed the victory last year, stopping 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz from getting a third straight win at the track. Schatz still has the most World of Outlaws wins at Atomic with four (2005, 2006, 2008, 2009).

What you need to know:

Atomic Speedway, May 26-27

Track: 3/8-mile in Chillicothe

Times (ET):

  • 2 p.m. Pit Gates open

  • 5 p.m. Grandstand Gates open

  • 6:30 p.m. Hot Laps/Qualifying

Opening Ceremonies and racing to follow

Previous winners:

  • 2022 - Sheldon Haudenschild on May 28

  • 2009 - Donny Schatz on August 1

  • 2008 - Donny Schatz on July 26

  • 2007 - Terry McCarl on July 28

  • 2006 - Donny Schatz on August 5

  • 2005 - Donny Schatz on September 27

  • 2004 - Jason Meyers on May 11

  • 2003 - Daryn Pittman on July 31

If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch both nights at Atomic Speedway live on DIRTVision.

For more information on World of Outlaws go to https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink® Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: NOS Energy Drink (Official Energy Product), CASE Construction Equipment (Official Construction Equipment), CASE No.1 Engine Oil™ (Official Oil and Lubricant), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Simpson Performance Products (Preferred Safety Gear Partner), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), Toyota (Official Vehicle), and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include ACME Trading, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Federated Auto Parts, KSE Racing Products (Hard Charger Award), Lifeline USA, Low-E Insulation, Micro-Lite LLC, Milton Hershey School, MSD, and Whiskey Myers; manufacturer sponsors include, FIREBULL, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, and Sea Foam.

This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Greatest Show on Dirt set for doubleheader at Atomic in late May