Two-In-A-Row: Brad Sweet Secures Second Consecutive World Of Outlaws Sprint Car Series Championship
Story By: NICK GRAZIANO / WORLD OF OUTLAWS – CONCORD, NC – Entering Friday night at the Dirt Track at Charlotte, Brad Sweet had a 46-point lead over Logan Schuchart for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series title.
To clinch his second consecutive crown, the Kasey Kahne Racing driver had to finish one spot ahead of Schuchart during night one of the WoO ‘Last Call’.
Friday, Sweet finished fourth and Schuchart finished sixth. As long as Sweet shows up to race on Saturday, the driver championship is officially his.
“I really wanted to lock the driver title up tonight,” Sweet said. “I knew that was our best shot to do it tonight, to beat Logan, and just come into it with a clear slate tomorrow and go after that team championship.”
Schuchart put on a valiant effort to try and keep his championship hopes alive with a charge from 16th to sixth, which earned him the KSE Hard Charger Award. And while he missed out on his first championship, he didn’t hang his head after the race.
“I would just like to end this year with a win,” said Schuchart, of Hanover, PA. “You know, finish out on top. You know, whatever happens other than that, some of it is not controllable for us but either way this Drydene team has worked really hard this year and has gained a lot from what we’ve been in years past. If we can continue to get better, we’ll be where we want to be in years to come.”
His points battle for the year isn’t over, yet, though. While he may not be competing for the championship, he’ll still need to fend off 10-time Series champion Donny Schatz to hold on to the runner-up spot in points. With Schatz finishing third, the Fargo, ND driver is now 12 points back from Schuchart. Schatz has finished first or second in points for the last 14 years.
